Deleting my podcast, bringing back interviews, and going back to facing my own sh*t in 2023.

Deleting my podcast, bringing back interviews, and going back to facing my own sh*t in 2023.

I know, I know-

You all want me to re-launch my podcast again and get it over with. Well believe me, I want to. And like anything else, baby steps - I’m getting back there!

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The Cover To My 2020 Podcast

One crucial thing I learned in business over the years is to not bite off more than I can chew.

In 2020 when my brand exploded, it most certainly went to my head. I thought I was Wonder Woman - I thought I could handle IT ALL!

So that same year I launched my first podcast, I started going live, had two separate shows, was doing speaking engagements, AND I launched a healing company! (That didn’t last- & just ended up requiring more healing for me...)

Needless to say- all of that, on top of managing my core LinkedIn offer was TOO, TOO MUCH!

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I ended up scraping everything and just focusing on my marketing business.

(Okay - deleting my podcast may have slightly had to do with the fact I opened up about my childhood abuse there, and that in itself got really intense really fast. So like any classic case of PTSD, I deleted it and then questioned existence entirely.)

Yeah, after nearly 1.5 years of “The Shay Rowbottom Show” being live, I deleted it in November of 2021. 

I know y'all haven forgotten about it like I hoped y'all would… at least for a while - and after a year in the “dark” on talking about my trauma, I am getting ready to re-emerge like never before!

BUT-

Baby steps 👣👣👣

I am a little rusty when it comes to podcasting, and interviewing! So, I decided the first thing I’m going to do, is, I’m going to bring back GUEST SPEAKERS on my Thursday weekly cohort calls!

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Past guests I've interviewed

That’s right - those of you who did my marketing program in the past may have remembered, I used to have a weekly guest on the Thursday call to come in and share their expertise about life & business. This can range from LinkedIn experts, to sales consultants, to YouTubers with over 100,000 subscribers! 

Being in the position I am, I am very privileged to be able to reach out to, and bring on, some intelligent people to join my inner circle and share with my clients their wisdom. & even take client requests!

If you were part of the community in the past and want to re-subscribe to not miss these calls, book a call now to learn more about our Thursday interview swag we got brewin’ in 2023.

& if you’re new, and haven’t joined my community yet?

WELL -

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“NEW-YEAR NEW-ME BI-ATCH!”

I know you’re not going to the gym anyways, might as well learn this. Besides, you never know when the next *pandemic* will show up on your TV and suddenly you’ll be forced to reside in front of your computer all day.

Might as well learn how to brand yourself!

(though we’re all hoping freedom does in fact remain optional…) 

Come learn from me, come learn from the experts… get a glimpse at my inner circle, and I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Book a call from me here, and check out our testimonials if you still need more social proof.

Oh- and lastly, 

I will be talking more about healing and personal development again - and eventually, I do plan to-relaunch my podcast where we dive into my story.

I just needed a year of bar hopping and pretending to be “regular” for a little while after getting burnt out by *spirituality* and *HEALING*. Which,

trust me,

that community has plenty of its own darkness. 

Not to mention -

some parties back out in the ole' "unconscious" scene were pretty lit!

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Milwaukee summer 2022

My avoidance from my own healing was fun (& actually necessary) for a time, but as it turns out- 

do this long enough and you’re bordering on escapism & addiction. 

Time to clean house!

Given some unfortunate events of the past year, I’m ready to dive into the depths of my healing again, and share that beautiful ugliness with the world soon too, whether inner circle, or out loud on the world wide web for everyone to see...

just like old times. 😉

We’ll see where these new peel of the onion takes me. 

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I love you all, happy new year, and I hope to see you making more content in 2023! (If you don’t wanna hire me, fine, but hire someone. You need a coach and you’re really getting old!) 

Big hug, xo

Shay ☀️

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Mailman G

KEEP GOD FIRST ALLWAYS AND KEEP PUSHING FORWARD BOSS

1y

Allways KEEP GOD FIRST AND KEEP PUSHING FOWARD 🤝👍😁🙏

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Cary Humphrey

Area Manager in MA at Guaranteed Rate < + > Coach / Leader / Encourager / Proud Husband & Dad of daughters

1y

Don’t stay quiet. I enjoy your voice. Speak loudly and clearly for all to hear. You are a positive voice and a breath of fresh air!

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Jeremy Merrell Williams

I Launch & Scale Premium Brands with a laser focus on Customer Acquisition and Brand Management. Luxury | Beauty | Fashion | Tech are our playground. Let’s elevate your vision. DM me. Let's go. 😎⚡️

1y

Wow, Shay! Your story is incredibly inspiring and I admire your bravery for sharing your experiences. #transparency #HealingJourney I believe in taking baby steps and pacing yourself. You definitely learned this the hard way, but it's important to listen to your body and mind and know your limits. Bringing back guest speakers on your Thursday cohort calls is a brilliant idea. Your clients and community members will surely benefit from the wisdom and insights of these experts. And who knows, this might just be the jumpstart you need to re-launch your podcast in full swing. 🎙️🔥 In my opinion, it's always a good time to learn and grow, especially when it comes to personal development and healing. Your willingness to dive back into this and share your journey with others is truly commendable. We're all on a journey of growth and self-discovery, and your story will undoubtedly touch the hearts of many. 🙏

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Tim Simmons

One-of-kind sales professional, team leader, husband, father, friend, and volunteer leveraging 50+ years of living and learning

1y

refine and redefine

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Scott Landis (Business Freedom Forum)

I Help Your Business Thrive Without You. Founder of the Business Freedom Forum – Unlocking Your Income, Freedom, and Fulfillment.

1y

great article! Thanks for sharing vulnerably. I'm inspired!

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