In this special live edition of the Recalibrate podcast, I explore the theme of passion projects with a series of guests, including David Nebinski, the host of the Portfolio Career Podcast. Each person shares the power and value of pursuing and cultivating a passion project for personal development and community building. Guests discuss their individual journeys and share their experiences in creating communities, public speaking, writing, and even hosting public journaling workshops. The episode emphasizes the importance of pushing past comfort zones and embracing the possibility of failure in the pursuit of personal growth. It also highlights the potential of passion projects to help individuals feel less alone and fostering a sense of connection among people. CONNECT WITH DAVID: David on IG David's Substack Connect with our guests of today's episode & check out their projects: Emily Chertow of Journaling Classes Charlotte Jackson of Caught Up in Char's Web & Reading Rhythms Danielle Goldman of Friday Tables Kaila & her writing If you liked this episode, be sure to give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts & head to @recalibrate.podcast on IG to stay connected!
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:15 The Recalibrate Podcast: A Brief Overview 01:10 The Journey of Starting a Personal Project 03:24 The Power of Community and Connection 05:03 The Impact of Personal Projects on Personal Growth 08:11 The Role of Personal Projects in Mental Health 10:32 The Influence of Personal Experiences on Personal Projects 14:41 The Importance of Public Speaking and Personal Growth 20:05 The Power of Writing and Vulnerability