All Episodes

Alan Zweibel is a prolific comedy writer with over 15 Emmys, who has written jokes for everyone from Rodney Dangerfield to Tiffany Haddish. This week, Judy sits down with Alan at Chautauqua Institute to discuss everything from how he got his job at SNL, his work ethic and routine, to tips and motivation for newbies to the comedy writing world. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Many artists can feel isolated and that can lead to some troubling consequences. This week, Judy is joined by Lennon Flowers, the inspiring founder of The Dinner Party (https://www.thedinnerparty.org/) an organization whose mission is “To transform life after loss from an isolating experience into one marked by community support, candid conversation, and forward movement using the age-old practice of breaking bread.” To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Sometimes the best ideas come when you stop waiting for them to come and go out and find them. Judy’s guest this week on the Power of Purpose is comic and host Ophira Eisenberg as they discuss how to get emcee jobs, tips on hosting and how to come up with stand-up material. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

We all hear about how important it is for comics, speakers & writers to take risks.  This week on the Power of Purpose Podcast, Judy sits down with performing artist and speaker Victoria Labalme ( www.VictoriaLabalme.com) to discuss how leading with risk can empower artists and the essential questions every speaker/performer should ask themselves about their audience. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Are you so busy that you can’t hear your creative voice? After all, the world is a very noisy place that can drown out that soft whisper of creativity. In this episode of The Power of Purpose, Judy & Jason discuss strategies for making space to hear your creative voice & give it the attention it deserves. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Did you know that creating IS uncomfortable? In fact, your ability to deal with discomfort may be the defining skill of how successful you will become with your creative career. This week, Judy & Jason discuss using discomfort as a motivator & how applying the 80/20 rule (Pareto Principle) can help you figure out what to work on in your career. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Do you “if/then” your happiness? Saying things like, “IF I get X THEN I will be happy/successful/content?” If so, you definitely want to listen to this episode of The Power of Purpose. Judy & Jason break the myth that success will cure you of suffering & demonstrate how to get out of the “if/then” satisfaction conundrum. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Does your State of Mind get in the way of your creativity? On this week’s episode of The Power of Purpose, Judy & Jason break down how top performing creatives take on the responsibility of managing their emotions as well as some helpful techniques you can do to get into a creative State of Mind to get work done. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Are you pissed off? These days, how can you NOT be angry? In this episode of The Power of Purpose, Jason & Judy show how to turn rage into material & why anger might be the motivator you need to get past procrastination to get things done in your career. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

What do you think is harder to write, the first line of a new piece of work or the last line? This week on a short Power of Purpose Podcast, Judy and Jason discuss their own answers to this question as well as why this answer isn’t as simple as you might think. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week, Judy and Jason ask the age-old entrepreneurial question: “How much is your time worth?” Have you actually sat down and figure that out? If not, you’ll definitely want to check out this episode especially if you feel like you can’t give your time a dollar value because “No one has ever paid me for my creative work before!” To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

One of the key factors or actually living your purpose is creating the space to make your art. Whether it is physical, mental or spiritual the practice of “creating space” to DO your thing is something that most creatives often overlook. Judy and Jason discuss pointers in how you can start carving out a special place to live your purpose and create your creative work. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Judy and Jason discuss various techniques to balance your artistic integrity with the actual process of making money. Furthermore, they breakdown strategies for using your “business brain” when creating your art as well as how to use your “artistic brain” when tackling monotonous and mundane business tasks. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Are you putting out into the world the same things you want to come back to you? How are manifesting the success that you feel you deserve? This week on the Power of Purpose, Judy and Jason discuss the value of “projecting and manifesting” and how you may be sabotaging your career by how you approach your audience. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Hilarious comic and author, Steve Bluestein, joins Judy this week to talk about how to find material in life’s difficulties. Also in this episode, Judy and Steve discuss bounced checks, the life of a stand-up and the differences between veteran comics and newcomers. Steve’s book is “Memoir of Nobody.” To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week Judy is joined by prolific comedy writer Sybil Adelman Sage as they discuss being a female in comedy, dealing with a male dominated world and an imbalance of power between men and women. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

In this episode of The Power of Purpose Podcast, Judy and Jason discuss gatekeepers, the people who (supposedly) block your path to a better career, bigger audience, more money, etc., etc. They discuss not only how to redefine these “gatekeepers” in your mind but also the right questions you should be asking and tactics you should be executing to get around and past them. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Do you have a clear vision in your head of what ‘success’ is to you? Though it may be beneficial to have that rock solid image in your head- if you also have a locked vision of how you are going to get there… you might run into some problems. This week, Judy and Jason discuss the importance of following purpose-driven goals instead of success driven accomplishments and the power of allowing your approach to be fluid and flexible. Doing that may lead to a level of success greater than you have ever dreamed possible! To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Ever hear the phrase “Data OVER Drama”? In this episode, Judy and Jason explore how creatives can generate their own systems of data to objectively look at how they are actually progressing in their careers. Also in this episode, they discuss when you should pivot from “following your gut” to make decisions about your path and when to start following the data in order to decide what to do next! To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Depression can be a serious problem for creatives. In this episode of The Power of Purpose Podcast, Judy and Jason discuss tactics and strategies you can employ to get past the lows that can hinder your progress and creativity. Also they explore the blessing of reacting to depression as it has been the beginning of many purposeful journeys. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

So how do you live on purpose when you’ve got a bunch of crap to do? Yep, you have to live your purpose even when you have to do the grunt work that surrounds every creative endeavor. Join Judy and Jason this week as they break down how to still live your “purpose” even when the tasks you’re actually doing feels like it has nothing to do with it. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Ever feel that you’re not relevant any more? Maybe you’ve been “aged out” or fall into a demographic that “doesn’t really matter anymore.” Well don’t fear, this week Judy and Jason discuss the meaning of relevancy to creatives and how to get back on track when you feel diminished. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week Judy and Jason break down the difference between the pro and the amateur: Accountability. How to get into an accountability mindset and also strategies of analyzing why things in your life are not getting done and how to go about building the value system to make those things happen. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week Judy is joined by author, speaker and thought leader Naomi Rodriguez. They discuss Naomi’s journey from being a mother in a hopeless situation to finding her purpose through Judy’s program and writing her book “Navigating ADHD:: A Journey to HeartSpace Parenting.” You can learn more about Naomi and her mission at http://www.togetherforallofus.com/ To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Do you have a routine? Have you built a workflow to grow and scale your creative career? This week Judy and Jason break down why it is so important to build consistency in your creative process in order to find your gaps and expand your visibility and purpose. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week Judy and Jason discuss one of the most sinister problems with being a creative or pursuing a creative career: “The Shiny Object Syndrome.” Breaking down not only why this exists but how it can spiral out of control very quickly, they layout the proper mindset for a creative in order to get things done and create REAL PROGRESS in their field. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Join Judy and Jason this week on The Power of Purpose Podcast as they sit down to discuss dealing with “fear-based thinkers” and how sometimes the best way to deal with an attacker is to do nothing. Also, how not to get dragged into traps by naysayers and dream-killers. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week on The Power of Purpose Podcast, Judy and Jason discuss the problems of hiding your true authentic self and why doing that is so destructive to not only your craft, but your passion and career as well. Also, why so many creatives waste time concentrating on their perception instead of their purpose. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week Judy is joined by Preston Gitlin, CEO/ Founder of ComedyWire.com as they discuss creating multiple paths of revenue for your artistic field. Other topics include concentrating on “effort” over “outcomes” and the difference between how pros feel about their craft versus the amateurs. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week, Jason and Judy discuss the RIGHT way to go about getting a mentor while avoiding mistakes that most people make when approaching an expert in their field for help. Tips include how to reach out effectively, how to ‘enroll them into your career’ as well as how to give them the opportunity to say yes to you. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Join Judy and Jason this week as they discuss the power of mindset to overcome the MANY obstacles that will plague the path of any creative who is looking to make a living doing what they love. Also, they discuss how people damage their progress and their goals by having the wrong definition of ‘failure’ and how to shift that definition into something that serves you. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week, Judy and Jason discuss competition when it comes to being a creative. As competition can both be beneficial and disruptive to anyone trying to make a living doing what they love, they provide insight and advise on how to treat competition so that it serves you and your message. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

So what is keeping you from going after what you want? Why are you waiting? If you struggle with these questions, you should join Judy and Jason this week on ‘The Power of Purpose Podcast’ as they discuss why you shouldn’t wait to get started on anything and how to get asking the questions that will get you producing! To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week, Judy sits down with Emmy-nominated composer, Miriam Cutler, to discuss her path from being a singing telegram to composing the music for award winning documentaries. Also in this episode they discuss the importance of subsidizing your search for purpose as well as why you should never do “what you’re good at” for too long if it isn’t your dream! To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week, Judy and Jason discuss the importance of journaling and documenting your journey as a creative who is trying to live on purpose. Also, why it’s important to build the habit of writing things down to help your stories, goals and dreams translate into how you serve others. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Dealing with neurosis is common for most creatives, however there is a way you can take your own personal issues and turn them into a way to live your purpose and make a living doing what you love. Join Judy and Jason this week as they discuss the tipping point from when your neurosis can help you with living your purpose to when it isolates you from it. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

One of the biggest issues for creatives when pursuing their dream is excuses. Excuses can be the number one killer of turning your purpose from a hope to an actual working reality. Judy and Jason examine how people create the excuses that prevent them from living on purpose and how to break the habit. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Every creative that ever existed has struggled with procrastination. Join Judy and Jason as they breakdown procrastination, how it affects creatives and tactics to overcome putting things off and get things done right now! To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week, prolific storyteller and humorist Dylan Brody (https://www.dylanbrody.com/) joins Judy to discuss his storytelling process as well as his purpose to ‘save the world’ using the stories he tells. Also check out Dylan’s Breathing Exercises for writers here: https://www.activevoiceproductions.com/ To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Bob Wheeler, Comedian CPA and author of “The Money Nerve,” joins Judy this week to talk about the world of comedy and money. Together they explore how certain comics make ends meet while others struggle even though they are headlining. Also, how your perspective about money can greatly influence how you make it and how much of it you make! To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week Judy and Jason talk about the trap of complaining. What complaining really is as well as techniques to use your complaints and jealousies to create definitive actions to move your career forward. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

In the second of a two part special, Judy and Jason dive into the importance of pitching yourself and your ideas if you are looking to make your creative life your career. This episode concentrates on the nuts and bolts of the pitch and specific steps you should take to develop and master your pitch to potential clients. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

In the first of a two part special, Judy and Jason dive into the importance of pitching yourself and your ideas if you are looking to make your creative life your career. This episode concentrates on the importance of pitching, some fundamentals of the ‘elevator pitch’ as well as the things to NEVER DO when standing in front of a potential client, customer or patron. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week Judy and Jason discuss the importance of being involved in a community of like-minded creatives, entrepreneurs or influencers to push your career forward as well as the secret in making a community best serve you and your goals. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week Judy is joined by a very special guest- Songwriters Hall Of Fame, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony winner/nominee: ALLEE WILLIS. They discuss discovering your CAREER PURPOSE and hear how Allee went from being on food stamps to winning a Grammy and selling over 60 MILLION records, as well as being inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame… and how she did all of this without being able to notate or read or PLAY music. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

This week Judy is joined by Laura Pelegrin, Ph.D. President of Pelegrin Research Group, Inc. (www.pelegrinresearch.com) as they discuss the step-by-step process they took for discovering Laura’s purpose and redesigning her life after some thoughtful and focused self-discovery. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

If you are looking to make a living as a creative, you can not do it alone! In this episode of the Power of Purpose Podcast, Jason and Judy discuss the right way to network and how finding a tribe that motivates and elevates you can be the key to your creative success. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

If you work in creative fields, you better get ready for rejection. It’s one of the biggest things that prevents people from pursuing their dreams, the fear of someone saying “No!” In this episode of the podcast Judy and Jason discuss rejection and how to turn it around to benefit not only your professional endeavors, but also your personal life as well. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

You’ve heard it all the time when it comes to performing or the arts- “First, you gotta GET GOOD!” It’s even been said on this podcast! So what does that even mean? This week Judy and Jason discuss this often used phrase in the creative and business world and try to carve out a definition of what it means to ‘Get Good.” To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

What do you do when your life is in a rut? Has there ever been a point where things have gotten so bad and you’ve felt so bad that you told yourself “Never again!” In this weeks episode Judy and Jason explore the rough times in personal lives and careers of creatives and discuss strategies in utilizing this time to turn things around. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

Now it’s time to talk about the topic that everyone has been waiting for – MONEY! What is keeping you from making a living doing the creative work you love and what tools do you need in order to transform your gifts into a money-making career. Also, in this episode, Judy gives some direct advice to speakers and comics on steps they should take to advance their careers right now. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

In this episode of The Power of Purpose Podcast, Judy and Jason discuss the pursuit of purpose and how purpose may not always look or feel how you expect. Also, the difference between happiness and purpose and how creatives can help align who they are and what they are doing with their true purpose. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

In this episode of The Power of Purpose Podcast, Judy and Jason explore the inner critic and strategies for creatives to deal with the negative voices inside their heads that keep them from working, growing and advancing. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/

In the inaugural episode of The Power of Purpose Podcast, Judy and Jason explore the definition of purpose. How people get it right and wrong and how to start ‘Living on Purpose’ to maximize your creativity and your life. To learn more about Judy Carter go to: https://judycarter.com/ To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/ Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761037607301720/