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Maria Santos's avatar

As a full-time working mom, I’ve been considering starting a music and dance YouTube channel with my daughter but I’ve always felt too overwhelmed with ideas. I realized through your newsletters that what I really need is clarity, not more hours in the day. If I can focus on one direction and keep it sustainable, in 5 years I see us building not just a channel but a creative bond that grows stronger with every video we make together. That vision excites me more than anything. I really appreciate the ideas you give me not just professionally but for me the be the best mom possible. All the best to you Idris Elijah and thank you again!!

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Idris Elijah's avatar

That’s sounds like a wonderful future Maria, and I want it for you. Thank you for always showing up and sharing your valuable insight as a super mom 🤗🙌🏾

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Maria Santos's avatar

Thank you for your kind words Idris Elijah! I was just talking with my daughter about doing the channel together one day and she had so much excitement in her eyes. Many of the ideas and tips that have benefited my life have come from reading the newsletter. Whether it’s my difficult coworker lol or just trying to do my best to give my daughter a good childhood. When I’m able to I plan to upgrade my subscription to show my support for all your efforts. Thank you again until your next newsletter!

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Idris Elijah's avatar

I love this! I’m so glad she was excited and that you could see it in her eyes. So excited for you two to head off on this journey together one day. You both will learn so much and it will bring you two much much closer. Can’t wait to see it! And you are so welcome, thank you for sticking around! So pleased to hear I’ve had a positive effect. Sometimes I forget. Your support means everything!! 🤗🤩🙌🏾🙌🏾

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Jody Freedman's avatar

I read the first chapter of the ebook last night and am really enjoying it so far! I did about 15 minutes of journaling after I read it and really started thinking about the origins of my creative journey going all the way back to when I was 5. What fascinated me then and who I looked up to and I was amazed that so many of those interests have stayed with me to this day. A lot of times I wondered if there was space for my vision in whatever I pursue but reading the first chapter made me see that people haven’t heard my authentic voice and that’s what sets me apart from anyone else. I’ll be doing some more reading in the next few days and will let everyone know my thoughts. Thank you again Idris Elijah!

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Idris Elijah's avatar

Loved reading this! I too found that the things I was interested in when I was younger also stayed consistent. It’s a wild conclusion to make but it rings true. So glad you enjoyed the first chapter, can’t wait to read more of your thoughts 😁🙌🏾

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Brian Robert's avatar

With clarity, I imagine myself finally choosing ONE path and sticking with it. Clarity would mean no more second-guessing, just confidence. It’s a great word but one I don’t think about enough and it would make for a great t-shirt 😅 It’s wonderful that people are already reading your new ebook and I look forward to doing the same Idris!

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Idris Elijah's avatar

Clarity is a word we should think about more often. Can’t wait for you to read my first ebook. Truly a labor of love 😋🙌🏾

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Chloe Lawson's avatar

If I had this kind of clarity for the next 5 years, I’d finish a book of short stories and grow a loyal audience around it. I love seeing the real examples you shared from other creatives. It’s proof that clarity is more powerful than motivation. And I’m pleased that you said yesterday that more short stories will be on the way…Looking forward to it Idris Elijah!!

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Idris Elijah's avatar

I love that for you, you should totally release a book of short stories and grow a loyal audience around it. Hope I can help you achieve that. This ebook is a first step in that direction. Thank you for all the love 🤗🤩

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