Overcoming Creative Obstacles | Kristen Van Nest

Send us a text In this episode of the Authors Who Lead podcast, I sit down with Kristen Van Nest. Kristen, a talented comedian, author, and business owner, sheds light on her unique writing process, the cultural nuances of living abroad, and her transition from a corporate career to creative pursuits. This episode dives deep into the intricacies of creativity, the challenges of expatriate life, and the transformative power of travel. Timestamp: 00:00 Kristen Van Nest: World-traveling comedian, writer, business owner. 06:07 Travel broadens perspectives and challenges personal happiness. 07:10 Designed life for happiness through travel independence. 11:10 Charna Halpern taught improv in Shanghai, transformative. 14:38 Self-discovery through questioning values and experiences. 19:05 Learning cultural roots of East Asian countries. 21:51 Learning the language offers unique cultural insight. 25:45 Portuguese pronunciation impresses locals and enhances the experience. 29:50 Writing involves phases: Reflection, research, ritual, and closure. 30:57 Write 500 words daily; create a book. 34:54 Stop editing while writing; just write. 37:40 Subscribe for weekly episodes and show updates. Full show notes COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 📚 Write and Publish your book CONNECT 📷 Instagram 🎬 TikTok 👫🏻 Facebook 💼 LinkedIn 🐦‍⬛ Twitter 🤝🏻 Apply to be a Guest LEAVE A REVIEW ✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts ✍️ Review on Spotify 🖱️ Episode Webpage