How to Get Paid to Tell Stories in Time of Resistance with Anna Malaika Tubbs

From Stanford Grad to Paid Storyteller: The Thought Leadership Blueprint for Resistance with Anna Malaika Tubbs

What does it really take to build a career around storytelling and public speaking—especially when the world needs your voice most? Anna Malaika Tubbs, award-winning author of "The Three Mothers" and "Erased," breaks down the exact roadmap from validating your "crazy" dream to leveraging your platform as a tool for change in times of division and crisis.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why your vision of getting paid to write books and speak isn't crazy—and the mindset shift that makes it possible
• The #1 thing Anna wishes she'd started sooner to accelerate her thought leadership career
• How social media has become more important than your traditional resume—especially for breaking into TV and film
• Why this moment requires you to speak up—and how to find your role in the fight
• How to study legacies of resistance when you're feeling hopeless—and why learning from those who stood up before gives you clarity and actionable tools
• What makes a true leader right now: The ability to call out BS, maintain clarity amid distractions, and equip others for the battle
• Why this isn't the worst we've ever been through—and how historical perspective grounds you for action
• Why documenting your journey creates opportunities and helps others find their path
• The storytelling identity framework: Moving from private impact to public platform
• Your expertise as resistance: Building a thought leadership career that offers an alternative in times of division

🔗 CONNECT with Anna Malaika Tubbs:

• Instagram: @annamalaikatubbs
• Website: annamalaikatubbs.com
• Books: The Three Mothers and Erased

CHAPTERS:

• 51:47 From Stanford Grad to Paid Storyteller: The Career Path No One Maps Out
• 52:08 Validating Your "Crazy" Dream: Yes, You Can Get Paid to Tell Stories
• 52:32 The Social Media Mistake: What I Wish I'd Started Sooner
• 53:03 Your Platform Is Your Resume: How Followers Unlock TV and Film Opportunities
• 47:51 Documenting Your Journey: Why Capturing Moments Creates Career Opportunities
• 25:40 This Moment Is Not Unprecedented—But Your Response Might Be
• 26:01 Legacies of Resistance: How to Study Those Who Stood Up Before You
• 26:24 Finding Your Role in the Fight: Clarity, Strategy, and Actionable Tools
• 27:00 True Leadership Now: Calling Out BS and Equipping Others for Battle

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