In this episode, we get to speak with Carolyn Wilman.
She began her writing journey as the Contest Queen, teaching others how to master the art of sweepstakes. As you must believe you are a winner before you are, becoming a re-publisher of out-of-print mindset and metaphysical books was a natural next step. Carolyn has republished all of Helene Hadsell’s works, and soon to be released are all of Tag & Judith Powell’s at Words For Winning.
Carolyn’s story is one of resilience and innovation. Stay tuned as we uncover the secrets behind her journey and learn valuable lessons along the way.
Our Guest https://www.contestqueen.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheContestQueen https://instagram.com/TheContestQueen/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynwilman https://www.youtube.com/contestqueen https://www.tiktok.com/@contestqueen Hacks to take away
- Inspiration Strikes in Unexpected Moments: The speaker shares a personal experience of finding inspiration during a 4 am crisis while trying to calm down an infant. This moment of exhaustion led to the idea of creating a children’s book based on the alphabet poster in the room.
- Taking Action on Divine Inspiration: Despite the initial illogicality of the idea, the speaker emphasizes the importance of taking action on divine inspiration. Instead of dismissing the thought, they acted upon it, leading to the creation of a successful children’s book.
- Manifestation Requires Thought, Emotion, and Action: The speaker highlights the importance of not just thinking about desires but also feeling the associated emotions and taking action towards manifesting them. They emphasize that most people stop at the first step of desire without following through with emotion and action.
- Listening to Intuition: The speaker encourages listeners to pay attention to their intuition and gut feelings, even when they seem illogical. They share personal anecdotes where following intuition led to beneficial outcomes.
- Awareness of Surroundings as Mirrors: The speaker suggests that everything in life serves as a mirror, reflecting back information. They advocate for introspection and internal work to effect external changes, drawing parallels between personal growth and tending to the roots of a tree to change its fruit. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking
Junaid Ahmed is a multi-passionate creator, storyteller, and home studio architect who believes your voice can change your world. As the host of Hacks and Hobbies, he dives deep into the journeys of people turning passion into purpose — from garage inventors to global entrepreneurs.
The podcast began as a simple idea: record honest conversations about side projects, creativity, and the hustle behind the scenes. Years later, it’s become a movement — showcasing the real, raw, and inspiring stories of everyday innovators.
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