Reviving the Podcast: Unveiling Non-Linear Paths to Purpose
Michelle Lasley recounts the origins of her podcast, which started just before the pandemic. The podcast delves into people’s stories, highlighting their non-linear journeys to finding their purpose. Season three, airing after a three-year hiatus beginning September 25th, will focus on these circuitous paths. Future seasons, including an anticipated season on identity, are also hinted at. This episode previews content to prepare listeners for the 2022 Chinese New Year and promises insightful educational stories.
00:00 Introduction: The Birth of a Podcast
00:06 The Inspiration Behind the Podcast
00:14 Discovering the Power of Stories
00:25 The Focus on Non-Linear Paths
00:42 Season Three: Finding Your Purpose
00:48 Challenges and Delays
01:08 Season Four: Exploring Identity
01:17 Season Three Launch Announcement
01:23 Special Episode: 2022 Chinese New Year
01:35 Conclusion: Stay Tuned for More
Transcript
Michelle’s AirPods Pro-2: I
started my podcast just before
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:the pandemic for a lot of reasons.
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:The biggest trigger was my friend.
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:Cheryl had said, you
should start a podcast.
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:Until that moment.
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:I hadn't really thought about it.
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:I believe everyone has a story to tell.
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:So that's what I started doing.
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:Listening to people's stories.
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:Each episode naturally wove its
way to what a person was doing.
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:And it became clear.
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:That of those I interviewed no one
had a quick, easy path to what they
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:were doing with their lives now.
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:I was encouraged to focus
on that, circuitous.
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:path that ways that people
land on what they do.
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:I also believe everyone
does have a purpose.
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:So that's what season three is.
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:Non linear paths to finding your purpose.
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:I intended to air this three years ago.
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:And at the same time, I started
diving deeper into my other
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:work of community organizing.
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:And suddenly I didn't have the
time to edit all of those episodes.
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:They are all recorded.
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:They are all waiting in buddy.
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:Most our evergreen stories.
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:So we're just going to go
and get these stories out.
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:Season four was going
to focus on identity.
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:So think about that.
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:And if you or someone, you know,
has a unique perspective and
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:identity, to share, let's talk.
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:We'll officially kick off
season three, after a three
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:year hiatus on September 25th.
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:This episode was recorded with
the intent to prepare you for
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:the:
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:And it will be a look back.
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:With some amazing education.
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:So stay tuned for the line up for
this season, and maybe you'll get some
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:ideas to your own path to purpose.