Marijanel Show

Marijanel Knight

The Marijanel Show explore personal growth and creativity, growing together in wholeheartedness. Join on this journey filled with inspiring stories, practical advice, and thought-provoking conversations that will empower you to unleash your true potential and unlock your creativity in fresh ways.
Host, Marijanel Knight, shares her own personal stories and insight as a multi-form artist focused on the discipline of illustration, and as creativity mentor who will encourage you to new heights in your life and dreams.
The Marijanel Show has compliment videos on YouTube on the Marijanel channel too.

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Pushing Past the Plateau Mindset

Marijanel Show

04/24/23 • 28 min

065. Get ready to get motivated to push past plateaus. This time, I'm sharing my personal weight loss journey and the powerful plateau principle that has helped me push through those pesky maintenance periods.

While I might have fallen a little short of my Weight Watchers goal, I'm still proud to say that I've managed to shed five pounds, and I'm not stopping there!

I talk candidly about the struggles I've faced with motivation, but the good news is, I've found a sure-fire way to keep pushing forward. It's all about the push-plateau cycle principle, which is going to help shift your mindset to see plateaus in a more positive light.

I know plateaus can be frustrating and demotivating, but I've learned to see them differently and today I share how. Get ready to gather strength before the next big push....let’s do it together.

If you're feeling stuck in a rut or struggling to stay motivated, tune in and let my uplifting message help you get back on track! Get ready to be inspired and motivated - this is an episode you won't want to miss!

✷ Website → https://marijanel.com/

✷ Companion YouTube Video → https://youtu.be/N3Z-OvLrEAg

✷ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marijanel/

✷ Support the Show → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Marijanel

✷ Music → https://www.epidemicsound.com/

SHOUTOUT: Thank you to Shandra of @kitcheninspirations2 (on Instagram) for supporting the show through the link above, means more than I can express! And check out her cookbook here!
00:00:00 Intro 00:03:05 What's the Push-Plateau Cycle? 00:06:08 Reframing the Plateau 00:08:49 Mindset Shift Before the Push 00:14:00 The Balancing Act of Push and Plateau 00:19:42 Timmies Doesn't Stink 00:22:11 Held Back by People Pleasing 00:24:36 The Gift of Your Confidence 00:27:42 Closing

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Navigate the Unknown / Strategies for Facing Uncertainty with Confidence

Marijanel Show

04/03/23 • 33 min

062. Are you facing unknowns and uncertainty in your personal or professional life?
Today I share how I found the confidence, in the midst of all my unknowns, to pursue my calling to mentorship. I faced imposter syndrome and self-doubt, but I pushed through the barriers of the unknown to bring my dream to life and I’m going to tell you one simple exercise that helped me do it.

This episode will inspire you to:

Discover how to find the confidence to pursue your dreams and overcome imposter syndrome
Learn about the importance of developing authentic content when mentoring others
Hear an inspiring story of personal transformation and resilience
Get tips on how to give yourself permission to pursue a new path in life
Learn "gold dust" has I’ve accumulated on my journey, and how has it helped me develop confidence
Find out how to develop the confidence to fulfill your role in life

If you’re looking to start something new, any pursuit, you might need a mentor to help you gain confidence. We all have the potential to overcome our fears and achieve our goals, and today's podcast is a great reminder!

Come along with me on my journey towards life-discovery and let me inspire you towards your own dreams and goals.
00:00:00 Intro 00:02:20 Preaching to Myself 00:05:11 The Pandemic Clues 00:07:00 Life Coaching Online 00:10:00 Handling the Unknowns 00:12:35 Journaling the Unknowns 00:17:00 Fears Related to Becoming a Mentor 00:18:00 Losing My Mentor 00:19:34 My Terrifying Story/The Mentor Who Got Me Through 00:21:51 Gold Dust Vs. Gold Nugget 00:27:00 The Importance of having that Person 00:29:00 What Mentorship Means 00:30:00 Closing
✷ Website → https://marijanel.com/

✷ Companion YouTube Video→ https://youtu.be/hjgCPXM88Qo

✷ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marijanel/

✷ Music → https://www.epidemicsound.com/

✷ Broll →https://artlist.io/

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Finding Your It Factor

Marijanel Show

02/27/23 • 38 min

057. What makes heads turn? What shifts the entire atmosphere of a room when someone walks in? Not bravado. Not insecurity, but confidence. It's what you've been admiring in the people you look up to, it's what you've been wishing for in your life and creativity.
Today on the show, we're going to talk about how to build confidence in your life. And by the end of today's show, you'll have a new sense of self-assurance that will serve you well in any situation.
I'm going to tell you all about what I've been learning from two books I'm reading... The Confidence Code by Katty Kay, and Claire Shipman and Find your Voice by Caroline Goyder. I started those books because I wanted to explore how creativity, confidence and purpose are related, and what it means for me to become the most confident content creator and podcaster that I can be in my lifetime.
I talk about what taking your rightful place in authority and confidence means to me, and how it affects our sense of belonging, and the ways we tend to apologize for ourselves instead of simply be in a state of confidence. I share how I was recently the director on a film set and how I needed to exude confidence to put the whole crew at ease and what the producer ended up telling me after the shoot.
You'll hear a definition of true confidence that will really take the lid off and expose both extremes, arrogance and insecurity, for the lies they are. We think about what it really is about that person who walks in the room with confidence that changes the environment...their body language, introductions, natural ability to give away confidence rather than suck attention. This leads us to explore the IT Factor and how to find YOURS!
Get ready for an inspirational deep dive! You're going to get so much confidence out of this show, so get ready for the boost as you hit download!
00:00:00 Intro 00:01:36 Buying Books By the Cover 00:06:32 Find your Voice and the Confidence Code. 00:09:19 The Importance of Confidence in Your Life 00:14:57 The Importance of Confidence in Your Creativity 00:19:22 How the Confident Person Changes the Environment 00:21:14 Introducing Yourself without Apologizing 00:27:20 What is the IT Factor 00:29:09 The Sweet Spot of Confidence 00:34:01 How Confidence Affects Everything We Do 00:36:00 Closing

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Why I've Only Kissed One Man (Ever!!!)

Marijanel Show

02/12/23 • 31 min

055. Do you believe me? I've only kissed one man in my life.

It's not because I'm not curious or that I don't want to try new things...I'm Curiosity's Apprentice after all. Here in this episode I'll tell you why I've only kissed one person and how I actually feel about it.

Have I missed out? Do I get bored? I'll tell you the truth.

I'll also give my top kissing tips compared to internet advice and how to teach your person what you want in a kiss. Is kissing an art and can someone learn it how you like it?

After 28 years of marriage I've learned it's never too late to show your partner what kind of kisses work best for you, even if it feels funny to do it.

I'll also share two incredible stories of extreme kindness that will blow your mind. Both stories are about a person who never puts himself in the spotlight and who makes it possible for others to shine. Not only will your heart be warmed and prompted toward acts of kindness but you will feel inspired to look for those qualities in the people you align your life with.

Who you spend time with Is who you become.

I've learned some valuable life lessons from watching my husband gold pan. You'll be deeply inspired to hear the connection I've made between wading through icy rivers and digging in the dirt for gold in the literal sense, and how metaphorically our lives require that kind of perseverance and patience to get to the true value.

You'll come away from today entertained with new kissing techniques and inspired to look for gold in your life and relationships

You can follow my favourite goldpanner on instagram @bcgoldhunter
My YouTube Videos that compliment this podcast are:
Random Acts of Kindness That Will Blow Your Mind
Discover the Value in Life!

00:00:00 Intro To the New Show 00:01:59 The Book's Not Bad 00:04:07 Happy Birthday to my Husband 00:07:59 How to Teach your Partner to Kiss 00:10:11 Practice Practice Practice 00:14:23 Incredible Stories of Kindness 00:16:56 Taking a Shirt Off for a Friend 00:19:12 What's a Heart of Gold? 00:24:18 Adventures in Gold Panning? 00:27:35 Believing for the Outcome 00:3 20 Blessing and Closing

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Discovering and Pursuing God-Sized Dreams (and I reveal one of mine)

Marijanel Show

11/14/23 • 16 min

086. Ever been struck by a dream so big it felt divine, but found it completely at odds with your current reality? That was the pivotal moment of my life. A God-sized dream demanded a seismic shift in my actions, my lifestyle, and my understanding of the life I was living. Join me as I peel back the layers, revealing for the first time the mammoth dream(s) I've been nurturing. We’ll traverse the fascinating journey of dreaming and its potent influence on our choices and destinies.
The exploration doesn't end there. We'll explore the correlation between grand dreams and the discovery of our life's purpose.
I also reveal one of my own GSDs (God-Sized-Dreams) which is hiding in the form of a puppet. (I'm trying not to give a spoiler).
This episode does not shy away from the tough realities of altering life's course, the challenge of being creative in a niche world, and the art of making thoughtful yet powerful changes.
Whether your dreams feel larger than life or seem to have been side-lined, this conversation is going to get you motivated to start thinking about your ideas and dreams in a bigger more impactful way!
✷ Watch Missy May's first Video→https://youtu.be/bsCGFJuu4qo

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✷ Website → https://marijanel.com/

✷ Companion YouTube Video → https://youtu.be/hi-lAruDy7s

✷ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marijanel/

✷ Support the Show → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Marijanel

✷ Music → https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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When You Ask "What's The Point?"

Marijanel Show

02/06/23 • 31 min

It's a question that we've all asked ourselves from time to time. "What's the point?" We all have moments where we stop and wonder and search for the reasons we're doing what we're doing.
Whether it be in our creative pursuits or any of our other endeavors, sometimes it can feel like the ferris wheel of life just keeps spinning around and around, never reaching its destination. We can go through burnout cycles over and over again without ever seeing the outcomes or results that we're really looking for.
And then, every once in a while, we'll just stop the madness and ask ourselves "What's the Point?"
I've been there too.

What we're really asking ourselves in those, what's the point moments is about deeper purpose, not just the purpose of your day to day activities, but of life. Yeah, I'm getting deep here, I'm talking about the meaning, you know, the meaning of life, the deeper purpose of how we're really making a difference in the world.
We're not asking what's the point of our day-to-day activities; (well maybe we are sometimes) but today we're going deeper than that—we're talking about life's deeper purpose. The meaning behind what we do with our lives, and how are we making a difference in the world.

I'll also update you on those 15 pounds I'm losing!
Welcome to the Marijanel Show Episode 054.

Chapter markers:00:00:00 Intro 00:00:59 Do you ask what's the point? 00:01:57 few lightbulb moments 00:03:01 the 15 pounds that I gained 00:03:51 What I'm doing about it Number one 00:04:46 Number two 00:05:03 Number three 00:05:40 asking for the deeper meaning 00:06:42 Rick Warren's book 00:07:25 Puking 00:08:22 full of expectancy 00:09:29 about eternity 00:11:11 a singular purpose 00:12:23 purpose is plural 00:14:07 many threads/bigger picture 00:15:54 To infinity and beyond 00:16:54 searched to define myself 00:17:46 weaving together threads 00:19:21 acts of bravery 00:21:10 gulp, gulp, pushing publish 00:22:35 meaning of purpose 00:24:34 I was purging 00:26:16 trees in my world 00:28:05 nature goes slow 00:29:12 changes add up 00:29:52 Closing

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Learning to Wait: The Power of Intentional Time

Marijanel Show

09/12/23 • 21 min

080. Sometimes we've got big dreams but we're simply not ready yet. You know that feeling when you're trying to chase your dreams, but it feels like every time you make progress, you're knocked back again? I can't even tell you how many times I thought I was ready for something, only to find myself waiting longer, preparing and then waiting some more.
That's the theme of my show today. It's a tough pill to swallow, but waiting is an essential part of our journey. I share how, like a mountain climber, we need periods of preparation and learning before reaching our goals. I also open up about my own experience with illustrating a children's book, showing that even when you're 'ready', there could still be unexpected hurdles to overcome, and how I put the book away for six more months even after I held the first copy in my hands. I just wasn't ready.
There's a transformative power of waiting, the importance of intentional time, and it's an essential part of our creative process. It's not about slowing down or taking a break, but rather about finding the right balance between progress and pausing. Using the analogy of a potter and her unfinished pieces, I go into how waiting with a wholehearted and contented heart can be one of the most mature and responsible things we can do.
There's more, in todays show I also share ideas on how to make use of your time intentionally and find the encouragement to wait, even when it feels overwhelming. So, join us as we learn to appreciate that sometimes, it's okay to not be ready yet.
00:00:00 Intro 00:01:33 Being Content in the NOW 00:02:54 Getting Ready 00:04:49 The Mother Bird 00:07:02 Sick of the Chicken 00:08:45 On the Shelf Waiting 00:10:48 My Worst Post 00:12:29 How I Got My Cat 00:14:06 The Horrible Tech Issues 00:16:07 Step Away 00:17:42 I'm Ready Now 00:19:43 The Pottery Analogy (Again) 00:21:04 Using Waiting Time Intentionally 00:21:47 Closing
✷ Mentioned Podcast // The Bold Artist Podcast → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Izfnf4s4JUQQJSKbCBHdWqi3rpNaGlF

✷ Website → https://marijanel.com/

✷ Companion YouTube Video → https://youtu.be/r8QqPN7HY-s

✷ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marijanel/

✷ Support the Show → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Marijanel

✷ Music → https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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Empowering You to Find Your Purpose // Redefine Success with Guest Carlie Zak

Marijanel Show

05/29/23 • 39 min

070. 🎙️ The Marijanel Show Ep 070: Empowering You to Find Your Purpose and Redefine Success

🔹 In this engaging episode, Marijanel Knight invites special guest Carlie Zak to explore the profound topics of purpose, message, life calling, and success.

🔹 Carlie Zak, CEO of Acent Collective and creator of Vitality Habits, shares her insights and experiences in discovering and fulfilling her own purpose.

🔹 Tune in as Carlie introduces her newly launched podcast, "Clarity With Carlie," aimed at empowering others to uncover their true calling.

🔹 This conversation revolves around redefining success as reaching the intended destination and taking aligned action, emphasizing the importance of self-definition and breaking free from societal expectations.

🔹 Marijanel and Carlie delve into the pressure faced by creative entrepreneurs, the challenges of measuring success based on external factors, and the constant feeling of not doing or being enough.

🔹 They highlight the influence of social media in shaping our perception of success and challenge listeners to recognize their worth and value themselves irrespective of external validation.

🔹 The discussion focuses on embracing one's identity, staying true to oneself, and understanding that success should be defined individually rather than by society's standards.

🔹 Unlocking one's potential is explored as a lifelong journey that can be pursued in various aspects of life, even as circumstances and passions change.

🔹 The episode concludes with practical advice, encouraging listeners to take small steps, have faith, and follow their intuition to move forward on their personal path.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation that will empower you to find your purpose and redefine success on your own terms. Join Marijanel Knight and Carlie Zak on The Marijanel Show today! 🎧✨

✷ Website → https://marijanel.com/

✷ Companion YouTube Video →https://youtu.be/YyHT5Q1UndA

✷ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marijanel/

✷ Support the Show → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Marijanel

✷ Music → https://www.epidemicsound.com/Carlie Zak:
Podcast: https://www.thisismyascent.com/podcasts/clarity-with-carlie

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claritywithcarlie/

Website: https://www.thisismyascent.com/claritywithcarlie

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Why you MUST Stop Apologizing // How the Apologetic Demeanor Erodes Confidence

Marijanel Show

05/13/23 • 38 min

068. Do you find yourself constantly apologizing for things that don't require an apology? Do you downplay your accomplishments or seek approval excessively?
I've been there too, but in this episode, I share my personal experiences with an apologetic demeanor and encourage you to own your talents and express yourself confidently without apologizing.

In the discussion, I highlight three common ways in which people demonstrate an apologetic demeanor: excessive apologizing, downplaying accomplishments, and seeking approval excessively. I stress the importance of recognizing and owning your strengths and talents, even if you're just starting out.

Furthermore, I urge you to set boundaries and assert yourself in a polite and thoughtful manner, without seeking permission or approval excessively. I believe that having boundaries is vital to protect yourself from being bulldozed over in life and that apologizing for your boundaries is not helpful.

Join me in this inspiring episode, which offers free journal prompts, and challenge yourself to overcome your apologetic behavior and become more assertive. It's time to own your talents, set your boundaries, and express yourself confidently without apology!
Intro 00:08:30 The Main Issue 00:10:19 Confidence and Identity 00:13:05 List of Behaviours 00:14:44 Don't Downplay Your Strengths 00:22:06 Saying Sorry When It's Not Your Fault 00:27:21 Three Strategies to Help 00:34:41 Journal Prompts 00:38:00 Closing

✷ Website → https://marijanel.com/

✷ Companion YouTube Video → https://youtu.be/uYxsMfyzXD8

✷ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marijanel/

✷ Support the Show → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Marijanel

✷ Music → https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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Permission to be Creative // UPDATE

Marijanel Show

11/24/23 • 21 min

087. As we approach 2024, the Marijanel Show is ready to embrace a new theme - creativity. Reflecting on our journey so far, we've covered topics such as purpose, mentorship, journaling, and self-worth in the past year. The journey hasn't been without its challenges, and personal setbacks...like my burnout this past summer... have shaped the narrative of my show. But remember, seasons don't last forever. The future promises an exciting new chapter, and trust me, you wouldn't want to miss out on the creative evolution that's happening.
Have you ever wondered about the intertwined connections that bind different facets of my life to the Marijanel Show? Let's take a stroll down memory lane as I share my own personal story of how the first 50 episodes of "Curiosity's Apprentice" served as a memoir of sorts. But, there's been a piece I've always held back: a significant failure from my days as a children's content creator. With my recent step back into children's book publishing, I'm ready to open up that vault and inspire you to embrace your creativity without fear of failure. So, grab a cup of coffee and join me as we embark on this journey of living wholeheartedly and creatively.
00:00:00 Intro 00:00:56 Whole doesn't mean perfect 00:02:37 My Intention Word for 2024 00:03:43 Looking back through the year 00:04:49 The other part of my burnout 00:06:42 I had a stirring 00:08:48 About the Hedgehog 00:10:11 Why I started Kid's YouTube 00:13:16 Journaling Resources still happening 00:14:36 The Failure I wasn't over 00:15:53 The story I left out 00:16:44 Why I closed a vault on my creativity 00:18:06 My soul has been in rehab 00:19:32 Creating a safe space for kids 00:20:41 Closing