30. Wonder, Bravery, and the Moment I Read My Book Pitch to One of the ORIGINAL Writers of Seinfeld

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Blowing The Lid

Cleris Sanchez

31 episodes

2 days ago

Blowing the Lid is not your typical feel-good podcast—it’s a wake-up call to stop playing small and start owning your power. Hosted by Cleris Sanchez, a no-nonsense entrepreneur with a story that proves anything is possible, this show is all about breaking barriers, pushing limits, and stepping into the life you were meant to live. Cleris isn’t here to sugarcoat things. She’s bringing raw, unfiltered conversations about overcoming fear, embracing failure, and building unstoppable confidence. Expect real talk, personal stories, and game-changing insights that will challenge you to take action!

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30. Wonder, Bravery, and the Moment I Read My Book Pitch to One of the ORIGINAL Writers of Seinfeld - Your Next Level REQUIRES Your Bravery

Blowing The Lid

21 minutes 27 seconds

1 week ago

30. Wonder, Bravery, and the Moment I Read My Book Pitch to One of the ORIGINAL Writers of Seinfeld - Your Next Level REQUIRES Your Bravery

Summary
I flew to Nashville for STORY 2025—an immersive storytelling experience—and let myself feel everything: awe, laughter, tears, and a full-body reminder to protect wonder in a world obsessed with certainty. I share what I learned from Harris III’s work on wonder, the comedy genius of Pat Hazel (Seinfeld) and Dave Reynolds (Conan, Toy Story, The Emperor’s New Groove), and the exact moment I chose bravery over perfection and read my book-jacket intro to Pat right there in the hallway. The win wasn’t external validation; it was proving to myself that I show up.

What you’ll hear

Why I’m reclaiming wonder (and how Googling everything can kill our joy)
Harris III’s “Wonder Switch” idea and how I’m applying it in real life
Legends in the writing room: Pat Hazel & Dave Reynolds—what I learned about comedy + voice
The “invisible thread” moment that led me to read my book intro on the spot
The difference between needing praise vs. needing bravery
How pride in yourself becomes sacred fuel for the next opportunity

Key takeaways

Wonder is creative oxygen—let yourself not know and imagine again.
Bravery is a practice; the more you choose it, the more it chooses you.
You don’t need permission to be who you already are—prove it to yourself.
When you show up, the next aligned door appears (and you’re ready to walk through it).

Resources & mentions

STORY 2025 (Nashville)
Harris III — The Wonder Switch
Pat Hazel (Seinfeld)
Dave Reynolds (Conan, Pixar, The Emperor’s New Groove)

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STORY conference Nashville, Harris III Wonder Switch, Pat Hazel Seinfeld, Dave Reynolds Pixar, women in self improvement, comedic nonfiction author, creative confidence, how to be brave, personal growth podcast, reclaiming wonder

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Come hang with me IRL
🎟 Live Podcast — Nov 8, Downtown Fayetteville: Rewriting Your Story by Rewriting the Rules. Ticket includes a drink from Vagabond Café, a journal, and hors d’oeuvres. Grab your seat: https://qrco.de/blowingthelid

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