Have you seen that meme floating around on Instagram and TikTok recently? The one where it’s typically a montage of beautiful landscapes or simple pleasures like fresh fruit, or joyful laughter between friends and then the text overlayed just says “I almost forgot this was the whole point.”

This conversation reminded me of that and the power we have to take back our agency and choose joy. I hope you find something joyful to delight you this week.

Show Notes:

In this episode of The Meaningful Shift, host Simone speaks with Hiwote Getaneh, an audio producer and entrepreneur based in Lisbon, Portugal.

Hiwote discusses her journey from following a traditional career path in the U.S. to finding her true zone of genius in podcasting and creative work. She highlights the significance of storytelling, the concept of creative resilience, and the importance of joy in life.

They delve into the importance of intention, Hiwote's transformative shift that sparked her move to Lisbon, the importance of staying connected with family, and the empowering truth that you have choice to create the vibrant and joyful life you desire.

00:00 Introduction to The Meaningful Shift

01:16 Meet Hiwote Getaneh: From Brooklyn to Lisbon

02:13 The Journey to Radical Joy

05:11 Exploring Creative Resilience

20:27 The Power of Storytelling

32:58 Practical Tips and Recommendations

37:41 Conclusion: Finding Joy and Creative Resilience

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Music by Auxjack from Epidemic Sound

Special thanks to Hiwote Getaneh and the Emerging Voices Podcast Accelerator. Interested in starting your own podcast? Book a call with Hiwote.

Resources

The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay

The Telepathy Tapes Podcast

Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for Everyone by Minna Salami

The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer

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