Way back, ten years ago before Misfit to Maven was called Misfit to Maven it was called 'Seven Steps to Ahhh' and then '80 Days to Ahhh'
Today's guest did the very first format of Misfit to Maven, before the book came out even!
In this week's episode, I speak to Graeme Blackwell, a former marketeer, turned music writer who is now ordained in the Church of England, serving in the Mirfield Team Parish.
This is the third in a series of episodes where I interview my clients so that you get a behind-the-scenes view of what its really like to work with me.
This episode is part of our 10 years of Misfit to Maven®️ celebration!! 🎉
Listen today to hear:
- What attracted Graeme to the original version of Misfit to Maven
- How The Value Filter changed his blog, and then his life
- What kept him afloat through change, growth and success
- The details of his transformation from marketing services, through heavy metal music blogging, to 'selling Jesus'
- The worst and most uncomfortable bits of the journey to self-truth and acceptance.
- How a lack of joy impacts men particularly, and what happens when we help them access it again.
Plus, in this week's behind-the-scenes 'The Patron Part with Graeme Blackwell'
Graeme and I discuss the complexities of being an adult, what the Bible says about Astrology and Human Design, and the impact of creating stability, acceptance and peace in our lives.
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Meet Graeme Blackwell:
Graeme Blackwell is ordained in the Church of England, serving in the Mirfield Team Parish. A former marketeer and music writer, Graeme lives with his family in West Yorkshire and feels like he is now doing what he was put on earth to do. A newly minted cycling and electric vehicle enthusiast, you'll find him on the web and social media as @GraemeSBA and @TheEVVicar
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+ Plus some meditations from me
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Ebonie Allard
Now in her eighth year of podcasting, Ebonie is considered an old lady podcaster. Her 'Adulting with Ebonie' show was featured on 'New and Noteworthy' by Apple and then stayed in the top ten for 6 weeks. It went on to become a popular staple in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide and is now one of the longest-running shows of its type. Having evolved and grown along with its host it'll inspire and entertain you, make you laugh, think and maybe even shed a tear now and then. Find 'Adulting with Ebonie' on your favourite podcast player, on YouTube and by clicking through to listen HERE.
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