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My Creative District

By: Jesse Paul Smith
  • Summary

  • This show is created by creatives, for creatives. If you are stuck in a rut and haven't been able to find your big break, tune in to hear how industry leading creatives have be able to make their mark on the world.
    Copyright 2023 Jesse Paul Smith
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Episodes
  • How To Find Your Calling
    Aug 16 2021

    Our awesome guest for today is none other than “The Mindset Doctor,” Dr. Justin Moseley. After surviving a near-death accident in 2018, Dr. Moseley began to reevaluate his life's purpose, and it put him on a mission to inspire and empower others to step into their POWER and live an abundant life full of purpose, passion, peace, and profit.

    After the accident, Dr. Moseley pivoted from running his successful 7-figure business to becoming one of the most sought-after Mindset Transformation & High-Performance Coaches for business owners who feel “stuck” and “frustrated” and are looking for a breakthrough in their business and/or personal lives.

    Dr. Moseley now hosts the Power of Mindset Summit and loves helping business owners live a better life and experience breakthroughs in their current barriers. This is for them to unlock their full potential, fulfill their deepest desires, and create next-level success and abundance. In this episode, he will inspire you to “exchange your comfort for your calling."

    Things you will learn in this episode:

    [00:01 - 03:47] Opening Segment

    • My main takeaways from my interview with Dr. Justin Moseley 
    • The book that opened Justin’s eyes to what’s possible 

    [03:48- 13:02] The Keys to Success 

    • How Justin became fascinated with entrepreneurship 
    • What separates successful people from others 
    • Mindset vs. Skill set
    • Which is more important? 
    • The last key to success according to Justin 
    • Why we need accountability in life 
    • What the right people will tell you 
    • Transforming mindset into action 

    [13:03 - 23:44] A Life-Changing Near-Death Experience 

    • The lesson that we learned from our mentors
    • The voices in your head will always tell you that you can’t
    • What to do to these voices 
    • What is visualization and what can it do to your success? 
    • The different levels of comfort according to Justin 
    • Justin’s near-death experience and what he learned from it

    [23:45 - 33:29] “Why Am I Still Here?”

    • Why it’s time to exchange your comfort for your calling now 
    • Justin’s practical tip to find your purpose in life
    • What if finding your purpose entails starting all over again? 
    • How Justin realized that his dream had finally come true 

    [33:30 - 40:27] Closing Segment

    • How to do a Gratitude Journal the right way 
    • Find more about Justin 
    • Links below 
    • Final words

    Tweetable Quotes: 

    “People need to have accountability to step forward in life.” - Dr. Justin Moseley

    “If you have this unwavering belief in yourself that you can do something, then you can make it happen.” - Dr. Justin Moseley

    “You’re not doing the world any favors by playing small.” - Dr. Justin Moseley

    Resources mentioned

    • Books
    • Awaken the Giant Within
    • Unlimited Power
    • Individuals to follow
    • Tony Robbins
    • Jack Canfield
    • Chris Robinson
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    40 mins
  • Your Creative Passion + Other Skill Sets = Business Opportunity
    Jul 26 2021

    Andrew Conroy is mostly known for being the drummer of the well-known Laois band, The Jury, a band going on for almost 30 years now. He started out as the Dep drummer in 2015 and is now their full-time drummer. Playing some of the top venues in the county, The Jury always brings the energy and the banter.

    Along with playing with The Jury, Andrew has also toured with his Canadian namesake Andrew Conroy in 2017, where they toured in some of Ireland's top venues such as the Roisin Dubh in Galway. 

    But he also started his own remote mixing company, AC Remote Mixing. It's an online drum mixing service aimed at bedroom drummers to professional session drummers. Having launched this in August 2020, Andrew now serves 40 clients from all corners of the world.

    Things you will learn in this episode:

    [00:01 - 05:54] Opening Segment

    • My main takeaways from my interview with Andrew Conroy
    • Let’s get to know Andrew!

    [05:55- 10:01] Stand Out From the Crowd 

    • Andrew talks about the support he got for his “creative turn”
    • How turned his passion into a sustainable business 
    • He shares a few practical tips to stand out from the crowd 

    [10:02 - 20:01] Grow Your Business the Right Way

    • Build your reputation the right way with these tips from Andrew
    • The importance of being a team player in growing a business 
    • Andrew shares his insights about starting a business during the pandemic 
    • Why you should do a lot of research for your business 
    • Targeting the bedroom drummers 
    • The biggest challenge that Andrew encountered
    • How did he overcome this challenge? 

    [20:02 - 30:19] Choose the Right Market 

    • What were his thoughts when no one was responding to him?
    • Andrew shares his approach to niching down his target market 
    • How to know what your market wants?
    • How to price your offer right 
    • Passion and creativity can be a lucrative business

    [30:20 - 35:32] Closing Segment

    • Andrew’s secrets in gaining more clients 
    • How to find more of Andrew
    • Links below 
    • Final words

    Tweetable Quotes: 

    “Even though you want everything done straight away...I quickly found out that’s not how things work.” - Andrew Conroy 

    “It might take you a little bit longer...but when you secure that first client, all the hard work will pay off.” - Andrew Conroy 

    Email andydrummer13@gmail.com to connect with Andrew or get in touch with him on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out his personal website to know more about his work. 


    You can connect with me, Jesse Paul, on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram or email jesse@mycreativedistrict.com. Check out

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    36 mins
  • Identifying The Activities That Get You The Best ROI
    Jul 19 2021

    Monique Sar is a business consultant, President of BNC Speakers, investor, and boss. As president of a speakers bureau, she represents one of the top 50 speakers in the entire world, a roster of pro athletes, hall of famers, champions, executives, CEO’s, leaders, and investors. As a business consultant, she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build and scale 6 & 7 figure businesses. With an emphasis on personal development, she helps her clients achieve lasting results in performance. One of the companies she supports with her partner in life and business, Collision Drumsticks, works with thousands of artists globally. Learn more at moniquesar.com 

    Things you will learn in this episode:

    [00:01 - 05:06] Opening Segment

    • I share my main takeaways from this episode with Monique Sar
    • Let’s get to know Monique! 
    • A movie moment that changed Monique’s life forever 

    [05:07- 15:51] Falling in Love With the Process 

    • Monique shares the story of how she became a dancer 
    • She talks about grit and its power to drive people to success 
    • She shares the secrets to becoming a master connector 
    • Learning the right skill set for your business 
    • What is the “Plus 1” concept? 
    • How to fall in love with the process 

    [15:52 - 25:35] Seeking the Uncomfortable 

    • Here’s a mental exercise from Monique you should try! 
    • Standard over feeling
    • What does Monique mean by this?
    • Here’s Monique’s advice for startup founders 
    • Seek places where you can be uncomfortable
    • Here’s why  
    • Creating content on social media 
    • Points to keep in mind according to Monique 

    [25:36 - 35:55] Tricking Your Brain to be Productive 

    • How to balance your efforts on sales and marketing 
    • Monique shares a few “stupid human tricks” to be more productive in the day 
    • The power of building an email list 
    • Don’t build your castle on someone else’s property 

    [35:56 - 40:09] Closing Segment

    • What’s next for Monique and her business? 
    • How to find more of Monique 
    • Links below 
    • Final words

    Tweetable Quotes: 

    “If you’re putting in the hours and you’re putting in the hard work, the results will surely follow.” - Monique Sar 

    “Your comfort zone is totally the danger zone...You actually have to go out and actively seek places where you can be uncomfortable.” - Monique Sar


    Resources Mentioned:

    • Collision Drumsticks
    • Web article: Meet Monique Sar: E-Commerce Executive & Business Consultant
    • Individuals to follow
    • John Maxwell
    • Gary Vaynerchuk
    • Michael Hyatt
    • Book: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth


    Email hello@moniquesar.com to connect with Monique or get in touch with her on

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    40 mins

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