Beast Mode Mindset: How Jeba Nessa Navigates Creative Chaos and Cultural Expectations
Summary
In this episode, I chat with Jeba, founder of Beast Mode Media and BTS Brunch Club, about the realities of building a creative career. We dive into the importance of community, cultural identity, and resilience while unpacking the challenges of balancing authenticity, self-care, and ambition. Jeba shares her journey, insights on empowering underrepresented creatives, and the beauty in embracing the messy, behind-the-scenes side of creativity. How do you stay in your creative “beast mode...In this episode, I chat with Jeba, founder of Beast Mode Media and BTS Brunch Club, about the realities of building a creative career. We dive into the importance of community, cultural identity, and resilience while unpacking the challenges of balancing authenticity, self-care, and ambition.
Jeba shares her journey, insights on empowering underrepresented creatives, and the beauty in embracing the messy, behind-the-scenes side of creativity.
How do you stay in your creative “beast mode” while keeping it real and avoiding burnout?
Share your thoughts or biggest takeaway from this episode on social media @creativelyeccentric — tag us and join the community of creatives owning their messy journeys and chasing what they love.
Takeaways
- The creative journey is often messy and requires adaptability.
- The 'beast mode' mindset is crucial for success in content creation.
- Cultural identity plays a significant role in creative expression.
- Self-care is crucial; taking time for oneself helps avoid burnout.
- Authenticity is key in social media; you can't please everyone.
- You should only work with brands that align with your values.
- Inspiration can come from unexpected places; be open to new ideas.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jeba and Her Ventures
03:00 Navigating the Messy Journey of Creativity
05:59 The Beast Mode Mindset
08:59 The Importance of Networking
12:00 Building a Supportive Creative Community
14:54 Empowering New Creatives
18:01 Cultural Identity and Its Impact on Creativity
18:30 Cultural Perspectives on Career Choices
21:25 The Journey to Embracing Creativity
24:27 Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout
27:39 Authenticity in the Age of Social Media
32:16 Behind the Scenes: Creative Chaos
38:22 Inspiration and Empowerment
Mentions:
Jeba Nessa: BTS Brunch Club
UGC & Influencer Management: Beast Mode Media
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