Crushed vs Confident: What Makes a Successful Creator?

Hey Creators,

Happy New Year! 🎉 I hope your 2025 is off to a fantastic start. It’s been an exciting start to the year here, with some big updates to share!

The Big News: “Creators That Crush” Is Here!

I’m thrilled to announce the rebranding of the podcast to “Creators That Crush”—the podcast that helps you move from feeling crushed to becoming a crushing creator! 🚀

And that’s not all: starting next week, this newsletter will officially become the Creators That Crush Newsletter. Expect a sharper focus on empowering creators like you—whether you’re a writer, YouTuber, podcaster, or visionary.

Why This Matters

Let’s face it: creating isn’t easy. It tests your focus, resilience, and confidence every day.

Beyond the act of creating, creators grapple with:

• Insecurities about their appearance, ideas, or self-worth.
• Fear of judgment from audiences, peers, and even themselves.
• Overwhelm from ever-changing platforms and technologies (hello, TikTok bans?).
• Burnout from pouring their heart into their work, only to feel drained.

These struggles are real. They can stall your growth or, worse, lead to burnout and giving up altogether.

But here’s the truth: creators who thrive have learned to manage these challenges with clarity, confidence, and consistency.

This Week on the Podcast

In the very first episode of Creators That Crush, I dive into what separates a crushed creator from a creator that crushes.

I explore:

• The key differences between the two mindsets.
• The four essential focus areas top creators use to build confidence, stay present, and find joy in their creative careers.

If you’re ready to move from struggling to thriving, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen to Episode 1: From Crushed to Crushing Creator

Your Feedback Is Helpful

What do you think about the new focus, the podcast, or the newsletter? Reply to this email and let me know—I’d love to hear from you!

Let’s Crush 2025 Together

💡 I also have a few spots left for free Creator Strategy Sessions. These 1:1 calls are designed to help you create your plan to CRUSH it this year, with actionable strategies tailored just for you.

👉 Grab your spot here

Here’s to a year of crushing creativity and big wins. Let’s make it happen!

Stay inspired,

Shawn