120. WHEN YOUR 'SERIOUS' BACKGROUND MEETS YOUR CREATIVE BUSINESS (AND WHY THAT'S YOUR SUPERPOWER!)

So many creative entrepreneurs think they need to leave their "serious" professional self behind. That corporate background, that legal career... they see it as separate from who they are now. But that might be costing you your most distinctive positioning. The parts of yourself that feel contradictory? Those might just be your superpower. The creative entrepreneurs I see thriving are the ones who've brought their whole selves forward. That's what creates a business no one else can replicate. In this episode, I share how your previous career isn't something to hide, it's an integral part of what makes you exceptional. From my own journey in executive search to stories from recent Base Notes participants, I explore why integration beats separation every time.   Key Moments: [00:00] Introduction: Why your "serious" background is actually your superpower [03:25] The false choice: Treating previous careers as separate from creative work [04:59] My executive search background and how it shapes everything I do today [09:22] Real transformation: The strategist who blended high-level work with gentle creativity. The lawyer who brought precision thinking into creative copywriting [14:34] The Pattern I keep seeing [18:02] How professional backgrounds create genuinely unique positioning [26:30] The takeaway: Your contradiction is your competitive advantage, bringing your whole self forward   Notable Quotes: "You don't have two separate lives. You have one remarkable journey and a bucket load of brilliant experience, where you've been building an extraordinary and unique skill set. And when you bring all of that forwards, when you integrate rather than separate, that's when you become genuinely unstoppable."   Resources Mentioned: Read: This Week's Full Journal Post Link: The Base Notes Waitlist Subscribe to our Weekly newsletter Website: www.philippacraddock.com Email: [email protected]    Share Your Insights: Have you been treating your professional background as something separate from your creative business? I'd love to hear how this episode landed for you. Send me a DM on Instagram. I read and respond to every message.   Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to The Creative Strengths Podcast wherever you listen, and join my weekly newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights, practical guidance, and first access to new content.              

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