The business and career transformation community for creative entrepreneurs, freelancers and side hustlers working in music, media, the arts and entertainment. We offer year-round business and career support, coaching and community, focused on the practical applications of emotional intelligence, compassion and interpersonal communication in order to shift the creative industries towards BETTER WORK.
Welcome to Room to Rise with LJ. This show exists for anyone who has ever had a dream, a goal, a plan and then hit a wall that knocked them down. Because here's what I know to be true: the road to rising is rarely a straight line. It's messy, it's human, and it is full of lessons.I am thrilled for you to hear what they have to share. Let's rise together.In this first episode of Room to Rise I sit down and chats with Kari Nakamura. Kari shares her insights on resilience, embracing discomfort, and rediscovering joy after being laid off at her industry dream job. Her stories and strategies offer valuable lessons for creatives navigating their next chapter.Bio:Kari is an artist manager, creative strategist, and A&R professional committed to amplifying artists' stories and visions, while cultivating meaningful, lasting relationships with fans. She is deeply passionate about storytelling, artist advocacy, and fostering inclusive communities within the music industry. Resources:https://www.compassionatemuse.com/get-startedIG: https://www.instagram.com/kari_naka/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-nakamura/Music licensed through Soundstripe:Code: RMHMVE13WOHZDCCE, YL2ZIVNCIL1IBPAL #careerclarity #businesstransformation #careertransformation #careercoach #resilience #creativity #industrylayoffs #storytelling #personalgrowth #musicindustry #mentalhealth #careertransition #womeninmusic
14 Feb 2025
The Power of Emotional Intelligence: My CRAZY Work Story That Changed Everything
The Power of Emotional Intelligence: My CRAZY Work Story That Changed Everything
Hi, I'm LJ! What if emotional intelligence could completely change the way you advocate for yourself at work? As a creative entrepreneur in the music, media, arts, or entertainment industry, you've probably faced moments where you felt unheard, undervalued, or unsure of how to stand up for yourself. I’ve been there, too. In this video, I’m sharing a crazy story of self-awareness and compassion that completely changed the way I advocate for myself at work—and how YOU can do it, too.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
How emotional intelligence can help you navigate tough career moments
Why self-awareness is your secret weapon in business & the creative industries How I used compassion to practice self-advocacy at work (without fear) Steps YOU can take to stand up for yourself and claim your value
FREE RESOURCES EVERY WEEK!
1. CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR JUMPSTART GUIDE https://compassionatemuse.com/comuse-free-jumpstart-guide (https://compassionatemuse.com/comuse-free-jumpstart-guide)
2. EVERY WEDNESDAY Join me for our FREE Mindful Work, Mindful Life guided sessions each Wednesday at 9:30am PT/12:30pm ET/5:30pm GMT! You can register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcOquqDouEtH8kd8_84B8LsC2QbxIp9wi (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcOquqDouEtH8kd8_84B8LsC2QbxIp9wi)
3. GET ON THE LIST! Join our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/compassionatemuse/newsletter (https://mailchi.mp/compassionatemuse/newsletter)
More! VIDEO:
How To Authentically Align with Your Core Values: https://youtu.be/u_8tqYcmuXY (https://youtu.be/u_8tqYcmuXY)
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Follow us on IG! @comuse.work (http://comuse.work/) Share this with a fellow creative who needs to hear this! I'm a PCC-accredited professional coach and workplace culture specialist helping creative entrepreneurs working in Music, Media, Arts and Entertainment transition throughout all stages of their career successfully, with confidence and compassion. If this sounds interesting to you, please consider SUBSCRIBING to my channel. Thank you always for your support!
Creator and Host: LJ Malberg
Executive Producer: Jennifer Harrington
A/V Editing Production: Clay Fernald
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7 Feb 2025
How To Build Meaningful Connections & Community
Hi, I'm LJ! Welcome to Compassion Rocks!
In this video I talk about:📌 When you're feeling like you’re building your creative business alone—so where and how do you find the right people?Building a business is hard when you don’t have a supportive community. Trust me, I’ve been there. In this video, I’ll show you how to find and build your community as a creative entrepreneur, so you can grow, stay inspired, and connect with people who truly get you- even the ones who might feel like they're on a separate page sometimes!
🚀 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
✅ Loneliness at work is REAL
✅ A story about how I got it all wrong, but then learned to be in (supportive) community with someone I worked with
✅ How to attract the right people (without feeling awkward)
✨ If this video resonates with you, comment below:💬 What’s been YOUR biggest challenge in finding a community? Let’s start a conversation!
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📢 Share this video with a fellow entrepreneur who needs to hear this!
Creator and Host: LJ Malberg
Executive Producer: Jennifer Harrington
Audio Production: Clay Fernald
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