Word Up! How to Boost your Creative Career by Writing Better w/ Yoshika Green, Consultant

As a creative, words are the lifeblood of your career.

The way you use them can either open the door to amazing opportunities, or keep you limited and stuck.

No matter what your artistic discipline, you need to be able to communicate your message. That’s what creative, editor, entrepreneur and consultant Yoshika Green specializes in doing for entrepreneurs, job-seekers, creatives, aspiring writers, top companies, marketing departments and more.

Her gift is being able to recognize talent in others and draw that out of them in a joint effort to realize greatness. She uses this talent to connect people and create community wherever she goes, especially between aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, ministries and high-performance companies.

In this transparent and enlightening talk, we dug into how authenticity and understanding your true superpower can revolutionize your creative business; why people don't buy products, but rather buy the personality behind the product; how God can open up doors even when you don't know what your next step is; and how simple strategies like finding accountability partners and batching your social media work can keep your ideas and your writing flowing.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• How all writing begins with discovering your style of conversation, and simplifying your tasks
• How to become a writer without becoming overwhelmed by too many good ideas
• Tips on remaining authentic even as you grow your brand on social media
• Key social media writing tips and how to determine the best length of your posts
• How making big pivots and uncomfortable career changes is often necessary in order to reach new levels and break unhealthy habits
• How to decide whether to keep a traditional job while exploring your next entrepreneurial idea
• How developing your creative writing skills can help you figure out who your audience is

Connect with Yoshika Green

• YoshikaGreen.com
• Follow Yoshika on Instagram
• Follow Yoshika on LinkedIn
• Follow Yoshika on Facebook

Links Mentioned in this Podcast Episode:

• Http://GodandGigs.com/Breakthrough - Download our FREE guide to breaking out of your creative blocks and producing the work that you are passionate about!
• http://godandgigs.com/2021training - Register for our FREE masterclass on the 3 crucial strategies you must apply in order to have MASSIVE SUCCESS as a faith-focused creative! Join the waiting list so you’ll be notified of the next scheduled class!
• GodandGigs.com/ToolKit - check out ALL of our most trusted and effective tools and resources for faith-focused creatives
• Godandgigs.com/grow - FREE trainings where you’ll learn how to build your online audience and connect deeply with those you are called to reach with your creative work
• Creative Emergency Toolkit - resources for musicians and creatives who need assistance during COVID-19
• Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment
• Join our God and Gigs Facebook Group so you can watch more of our Facebook Live chats!

More About the God and Gigs Show

Welcome to The God and Gigs Show, the podcast for Christian creators who want to build a creator lifestyle that honors God and gives you the joy and satisfaction you've always wanted.

This isn't a show about hustle culture or chasing the next algorithm trick. We go beyond surface-level tips to talk about what it actually looks like to create from a place of faith — practical strategies for podcasting, content creation, and growing a creative business that lasts. You'll hear conversations about staying consistent without burning out. We also dig into finding your creative voice along the way, even when ministry, family, and work are all pulling at the same hours.

Whether you're just exploring your creative gifts, or you've been creating professionally for years, this show gives Christian creators practical tools and spiritual encouragement to fully embrace God's creative calling - at any level of skill or vocational ability. The goal is to help you create consistently and embrace God's will for your creative life without sacrificing your calling.

Your host and founder is Allen C. Paul — podcaster, musician, author, and speaker based in South Florida.  We started this show to help creators thrive in faith, business, and creativity through simple, practical solutions.

We'll cover questions like:

• How do I work in secular arts and entertainment without losing my faith focus?
• What does it actually look like to build a creative business as a Christian?
• How can I stay consistent with content creation without burning out?
• What's the difference between hustle culture and sustainable creative work?
• How do I find my voice as a faith-driven or creator?
• How can I balance ministry, family, and creative work?
• What are practical first steps to working as a Christian creator?

If you've been searching for honest conversations about faith and creativity,  keeping your family and relationships as your first priority, or how to build a business that honors your calling, you're in the right place. Join us every week as we help you become the creator you were created to be.

Connect with us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/godandgigs and learn more about the God and Gigs 360 community at https://godandgigs.com/membership.

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