Ep11 How to be a Rockstar: Lessons from The Life of a Showgirl- Taylor Swift

Summary

In this conversation, Kristen Hess discusses how to embody a rockstar mindset in life and business. She emphasizes the importance of creating your own opportunities, being resilient, and engaging authentically with your audience. Drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift's career, Hess highlights the power of storytelling, emotional connection, and the necessity of owning your brand and narrative. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace their unique journeys and to see reinvention as a natural evolution rather than a betrayal.

Takeaways

Don't wait for the invitation; create your own stage.
Keep showing up, even on bad days.

True success is about authenticity and connection.

Engage your audience daily to build loyalty.

If you're not your own promoter, no one will be.

Reinvention is an evolution, not a betrayal.

Taylor's relatability is her superpower.

Every phase of your journey deserves recognition.

Own your life like you're the CEO.

Turn setbacks into opportunities for growth.

Sound bites

"Keep showing up, even on bad days." "Every phase deserves recognition." "Own your life like you're the CEO."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Rockstar Mindset

03:05 Creating Your Own Stage

05:28 The Power of Authentic Storytelling

07:12 Reinvention as Evolution

07:31 Building a Loyal Fan Army

09:59 The Art of Surprise in Marketing

10:19 Turning Criticism into Fuel

12:24 Resilience and Ownership

13:41 Transmuting Pain into Power

15:49 Evolving Through Setbacks

16:36 Building a Billion Dollar Brand

18:34 Lessons from the Eras Tour

21:11 Authenticity and Leadership in Business

22:00 Creativity and Strategy: Building Your Empire

24:10 The Rock Star Blueprint: Seven Steps to Your Spotlight

24:41 Embracing the Rock Star Mindset

25:32 Authenticity and Resilience in Success

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