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Is Comparison the Thief of All Joy

Creative Thoughts Productions — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Comparing lives, has been apart of our lives long before social media was invented. People have gone broke, lost fortunes, and committed crazy crimes thanks to comparison. Though couldn't we also argue that comparison has been the catalyst for innovation throughout many industries. Whether you've compared your life to that of someone on social media, the you of today to the you of yesterday, or just the price of two different cans of soup on sale, fact is that you, like me, are no stranger to comparison, but is that even a bad thing? So, let's get into it.

Is Time Your Best Friend or Your Worst Enemy

Creative Thoughts Productions — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Time is it your best friend or your worst enemy? After all, time keeps on slipping into the future and time does heal everything, but is it about time to think about your relationship with time? Possibly. I for one have been guilty of losing track of time, wasting time, and trying to optimize my time. As a solopreneur, time is of the essence and as a woman of a certain age, I don't have time to waste, after all time is money, so let's get into it.

Why You Need to Believe (a reality check)

Creative Thoughts Productions — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Mic check, Life check, Biz check, 1-2, 1-2. If you're like me, there may have been times in your life (personal and professional) where you just didn't want to believe something that was staring you right in the face. Look at us in denial, how exciting to have something in common. Seriously, not believing can be exhausting and costly. Side note: when recording this, I had no idea how many songs have "believe" in the lyrics. Anyway, as unbelievable as it may seem, believing is really helpful, but not that fingers crossed blind faith kind of believing. Let's talk about it.

Life Choices: The Grit and The Glamour (or Housesitting Year 3?!)

Creative Thoughts Productions — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Living as a "digital nomad" sounds glamorous because not a lot of people do it, or rather "can" do it. When you are married, have kids, pets, or are caring for another human, the digital nomad life is much harder to begin, let alone stick with. Some families hit the road with pets in tow, but while this can give kids a broader view of the world and many memorable experiences, it can also leave them struggling with identity and belonging. So, I am a rare unicorn. I'm not in my 20's living a lifestyle that very few people my age get to live, plus I am doing it while owning my own businesses. Nope, I'm not in tech. I do realize there are a number of tech savvy folks out there who have been traveling the world with nothing but a laptop, a VPN, and a cellphone, but that ain't me. Globe trotting cost money and being that I refuse to sponge off others for all of my adult life, I'm stuck to one part of the globe while I continue to pay the bills and do all the other stupid adult things that I have to do. As year 2 of nomad adventures comes to a close, it's time that I dial in and brace for year three. Let's talk about it.
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What Work Myths to Look Out For

Creative Thoughts Productions — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Work? Apparently, doing what you love isn't supposed to feel like work. It's supposed to be the ultimate goal and the past decade has been selling the line that working for yourself is really the ultimate goal. No clue what type of business to start? No problem! Just start that side hustle, open your own laundry mat, become an Airbnb arbitrage master, and with a bit of coding, an e-newletter, and a foreign contractor in the Philippines, you too will never have to work a day in your life. Don't believe the hype? Well, let's talk about it.

What if You No Longer Want The Thing You Worked For

Rae Wilson — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:00 -0400

You lucky ducky, you. Your hard work, intensive research, and not giving up attitude has led to your finally getting what you said you wanted. So this should be a time of celebration right? Unfortunately, no matter how much you prepare, sometimes what we wanted feels and looks a whole lot different once we get it. So Let's get into it.

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Do Retired Senior Have the Best Advice for Approaching life and staying focused

Rae Wilson — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Doing All the Right Things But Still Not Seeing Results

Rae Wilson — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

You did it! Congratulations. You made the thing, did the thing, and now look at world because you are doing it. Though lately you aren't sure if you're "killing it" or if it's "killing you." It can be really frustrating to not just feel you are doing all the right things, but to know deep down that you are doing all the right things! Slow sales, no sales, no promotion, no thanks for feeding me and paying my phone bill-- nothing seems to be going the way you expected. I hear you. I've been there. I am there. There is hope. Because when one door is stuck, the other slides right open, so Let's get into it.

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What to Do About Replaying Negative Thoughts

Rae Wilson — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

In case you haven't heard, your head is filled with "chatter" formerly known as "noise." Food chatter, self doubt chatter, it can all leave you feeling like a Mad Hatter, but unlike a bad movie, you can't just turn it off or walk out of the theater and demand your money back. It's your head and you have to live with your head, so how can you deal with the chatter, turn down the noise, and do so without spending years wondering if your therapist is even listening to you. Okay, this is definitely no replacement for therapy, but just like grandma's chicken noodle soup, these tips will warm you soul and stick to your bones. Let's get into it.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube October 16th, 2024

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Why Reflecting & Repeating the Past Can Help Your Future

Rae Wilson — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Are Manners Outdated

Rae Wilson — Thu, 28 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube August 25th, 2023

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Are You Too Quick to Take Advice from YouTubers

Rae Wilson — Thu, 21 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Everyone has an opinion, and hearing from someone who has "been there" and "done that," can be useful, but just like free food, you want to think about "where" it's coming from. From "doctors" claiming to be nutrition or hormone experts, to "entrepreneurs" claiming world domination via rental units, laundry mats, and vending machines; the big question of "so what's in it for them?" is on constant rotation in your feed even if you aren't thinking about it. So, let's get into it.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube January 7th, 2025

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How to Drum Up More Business and Make Memorable Moments

Rae Wilson — Sun, 17 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

At times it can feel like the only way to get what you want (more clients, more time with family, more laughter, more connection, more money) is to spend money, but it really isn't the only way. Whether you are a solopreneur looking to make more sales (and have no money to spend on marketing) or someone who is just looking to have more happy moments with friends and family, I've got a list of tips that are guaranteed to help. In fact, if none of them work after trying them for 60 days then you get your money back. Full refund contingent upon watching the full video ;-)

Why Not to Sign a Contract: 1 Big Mistake Actors Make

Rae Wilson — Thu, 14 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Actors and musicians have long been at the mercy of the relationships the build in the industry. While news cycles are quick to cover the 2023 SAG and WGA strikes, non-union artists have been preyed on by producers for decades. Get Real with Rae as she takes a look at a poopy contract and has a bit of an ah hah moment. Is this thing even legal?

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube June 9th, 2024

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Do You Really Need a Checklist? My first quarter 2026 life review

Rae Wilson — Mon, 11 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Some people swear by checklist, while others cry, "Abandon yee checklist, and go with the flow." I recently noticed the my list of urgent tasks had grown a bit longer than I was comfortable with. I had also given in to chilling with a little t.v. before bed the night before. In fact, though I was no longer watching YouTube videos before bed (should you be asleep right now), I was starting to lean into the whole, "I deserve a break, I should be able to watch one or two shows." So as proud as I was of finishing the recording of 3 different on demand programs in a 3 month period, 2 of them still needed some small edits and that was on top of the other 15 things that need to be done this week. So, am I good stewart of my time, or just completely delusional? Am I over doing it or just looking for an excuse to stay in a constant state of stress.

Well, let's just say, this video started one way, then quickly went in a different direction. So how about you? Have you done your first quarter review yet?

Why your expectations are making you perfectly miserable!

Rae Wilson — Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Ever notice how in the U.S. we praise celebrities for posing on the red carpet and "slaying," how we tell friends they look "hot," but the moment those same people say, "I look good," the general consensus is that is a big no-no. Seriously, unless you identify as a member of a marginalized group that isn't conventionally attractive, then you are vain for even daring to utter your own perceived value. But what if being just a little bit more vain could make you happier? Whether you're running your own business or just running around at work for someone else, vanity may be the necessary evil you didn't know you needed, so let's talk about it.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube June 9th, 2024

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Is Running Your Own Business (or being a Solopreneur) a Young Person's Game?

Rae Wilson — Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Why is it that podcast I used to enjoy, seem to slowly be taken over by interviews with people in their 20's and 30's talking about how they've become millionaires doing and that it's so simple even your non tech savvy grandpa can do it. In fact, with some go-getter, don't stop attitude, you too can have your cake and eat it to. Or can you? Does living the good life, or at least a life where you aren't working on your business 24/7 only materialize if you are tech savvy, or in your 20's, or in your 30's or drink on the ability to grind, remember you why, and be hungry? I don't know, so let's talk about it.

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Are you angry about life but unable to change

Rae Wilson — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Seems like politicians and political commentators are flocking to the cameras to simply yell. It's a little strange seeing so many older people shouting about how the country is falling into disrepair because of their opponents wanton ways. Maybe in your own life, you're feeling angry and like the only way that you can be heard is by shouting. Maybe all that shouting is making you angry. Maybe you're just feeling angry, so let's talk about it.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube April 30th, 2025

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Why it's Time to Declutter Your Home, Your Business, and Your Life

Rae Wilson — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Every spring your declutter your closet and faithfully give to charity, but have you thought about really decluttering your life? What about your work? Do you have a drafts folder filled with unfinished thoughts? Does "unsubscribe" seem like something that is on your to-do list, but you never actually do it? Well, then this episode is for you.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube March 23rd, 2024

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What if You're Running Out of Gas?

Rae Wilson — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

You knew things would be tough, you planned, and planned some more, but despite your best efforts, you've run out of gas, run out of steam, or just feel like you can't out run the rat race. If you are feeling exhausted despite doing all the "right" things, then know that you're not alone. So let's talk about it.

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Why Chasing Dollars While Creating Change Isn't Ideal

Rae Wilson — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

You're working hard, but it seems with every dollar earned, another two dollars are needed. It can be frustrating especially if you feel that you've put off having fun, going out, travel, starting a family, dating, getting married, or just getting a massage. If you are feeling exhausted from chasing dollars, then know that I completely understand. So let's talk about it.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube May 17th, 2025

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Why You Should Fight for Your Rights... (as a consumer and a business owner)

Rae Wilson — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Despite all of the modern conveniences associated with technology, it seems we are all fighting something: fighting for the right to privacy, fighting to keep our jobs, fighting for safe schools, fighting to lose weight, fighting to be heard, fighting for a marriage, fighting the urge to scroll more, fighting to find time for peace and quiet-- with all of this fighting, it's no wonder people are tired. I for one, find myself fighting to keep fighting at times and just not give up. Chances are, you've felt the same way. So, let's talk about it.

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Should You Pause When You Reach a Goal

Rae Wilson — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

For decades, the self help sector has been telling those in western countries to set goals. Actually setting goals isn't enough, they need to be S.M.A.R.T. goals and the only way to achieve them isn't through multi-tasking, but rather the popular productivity hack of the week. But not many gurus talk about what to do once the goals have been reached. You've got the car, the house, maybe even the spouse, but now what? Maybe you don't have any of that but you are finally doing work that you enjoy, or maybe your goal was just to scroll less, and you've successfully reduced your weekly scroll time by 1 hour a day. Then what? Do you set a new goal? Was the goal too small to begin with? Let's get into it.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube January 14,2025

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How to reward yourself without creating more stress

Rae Wilson — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

You did good. In fact, as a little reward, you should celebrate... but does celebration have to lead to more stress? Celebrate with a nice dinner, a vacation, a little shopping, or just taking the kids out for the day, all of these things can lead to stress. The dinner went on a credit card, it rained the whole vacation, the kids fought the entire car ride... so how about developing a reward system that actually reduces the probability for stress? Let's get into it.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube December 10th, 2025

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Why You Should Ask Yourself More Questions

Rae Wilson — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Even if you've resisted using AI in your personal life, chances are you've been forced to engage with it either courtesy of your employer or your variety web search engine. While there are a ton of viral shorts with people asking Chat GPT to do stupid things, and an equal number of YouTube videos promising you can become rich just by using AI, there are a number of people who quietly trying to figure out how AI can help them beyond scheduling tasks. Of course, being able to get the right help, requires asking the right questions, but are you asking AI deeper questions that you bother to ask yourself? Possibly so let's talk about it.

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How Practicing Stillness Can Prevent a Stagnant Life

Rae Wilson — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

There's a really good song by Noah Cyrus, where she talks about being still. You should check it out. At first listen I was confused by the video, but when I listened to just the words, I thought, this is a great poem or story or monologue. Even if you don't like the song, there's a lot to be learned from the lyrics.

Have a listen to Noah Cyrus' song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDd0Ps17LA4

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Why You Should Plan & Price for Emergencies

Rae Wilson — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Life will throw you curveballs. It's really annoying. We all want a perfect game, and we all want to be able to hit a home run every time. But wouldn't baseball be boring if it was just player, after player, hitting a home run after every pitch? With some solid planning, you might be able to start living life without being worried you're going to get pegged with a ball. Let's get into it.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube July 4,2024

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How to Balance Creating and Personal Goals without Ignoring the Chaos of War

Rae Wilson — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Frustrated by slow moving traffic? Worried your flight will be delayed? Pissed about the rising gas problems? It can feel selfish not to think about these things when knowing that there are wars happening, there are people starving, and their are children living in fear. So what do you do? What should you do? How do we make sense of it all? Maybe together we can find an answer, so let's talk about it.

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Can vanity make you a happy person or even a super hero

Rae Wilson — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube June 9th, 2024

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Why Niching Down Can Be Bad for Business

Rae Wilson — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Have you ever been told that the solution to your business struggles, is simple to niche down? Want more customers, clients, followers, fans... well, you have to niche down. Is that really a solution? If Amazon just stayed focused on that super small niche of people who like books, then it wouldn't be the behemoth that exists today. Maybe you don't run your own business but you are thinking about taking that side hustle to the next level. I've been seen and felt the effects of niching down, so let's talk about it.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube December 16th, 2023

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What to do if you are feeling burned out

Rae Wilson — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Feeling burnt out? Looking to sit down with a cookie and let the world know that you are not interested in doing whatever it is that you're expected to do? You are not alone, but it can feel pretty lonely when you are running your own business (that thing you always wanted to do). Maybe you don't run your own business but you are in your dream job, only it's starting to feel like a nightmare, and like a hamster on a wheel, you aren't even sure what stopping would look like. If crappy advice like, "do more yoga" or "try meditation" is all you're hearing from your therapist, then listen up. I've been there, so let's talk about it.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube September 27th, 2024

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Why You Should Stop Avoiding Things

Rae Wilson — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0500

If you don't identify at a type "a" personality, then you have probably avoided something at some point in your life. Avoiding things is a bit like gambling: sometimes everything works out (yay, that meeting was canceled so you don't have to do that report that you've been avoiding) and sometimes it doesn't work (you didn't pay that bill so now you're being sued). Chances are you know you should stop avoiding things, but still knowing and doing aren't lining up. So if you're looking for some words of wisdom on avoidance behavior, then yeah, let's talk about it.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube December 15th, 2023

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Why You Should Take that "Pro's" Advice with a Grain of Salt

Rae Wilson — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Getting advice from a professional is pretty much expected-- well, at least it was before A.I., but in general, if you had a financial question, you'd ask a finance person, a legal question would go to that one cousin in the family who is a lawyer, and medical questions would go to late night google searches. While expert opinion seems wise, it's not always going to be the super solution that you are hoping for. This week, we'll take a look at when to give pause when talking to an expert.

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Why embracing traditions and revisiting childhood games could boost your back up plan

Rae Wilson — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Visiting family every weekend, vacationing at the same place every summer, even Taco Tuesday can feel like a burden as we get older. What was once exciting, somewhere along the way, became a duty... a burden that just feels dull. Traditions don't have to be boring or bothersome. In fact, embracing repetition can do wonders for your back up plan? So, let's talk about it.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube March 6th, 2024

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Why Prepare to Say "Goodbye" Before You Say "Hello"

Rae Wilson — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Starting things can feel great! Starting a new side hustle, starting a business, starting a hobby, even starting a new relationship... all of it can be exciting and it even high-five worthy. If you are someone who has trouble getting started, then thinking about the end might help you with knowing what to even start. Of course if you're like me and you've started many things, then knowing when to walk away is also important. In fact, I wish I had thought out my good-byes a lot more before saying hello.

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Why Just Getting It Done Will Leave You With Less Stress

Rae Wilson — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

If seeing red hats or a rainbow flag have you instantly jumping to conclusions, then this episode is for you. You are also welcome to just look down on me from your pedestal and laugh at my naivety. You have my full permission, but before you cast me aside like yesterdays dirty socks, can you at least hear me out, because I swear I am not alone in mistakenly believing that showing me allegiance to something via my fashion choices actually created the type of impact that I was going for.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube May 24th, 2024

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Why Your T-Shirt Sucks, and Why You Should Care

Rae Wilson — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube August 25th, 2023

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How to Deal with Your Problem, Even If You Didn't Know You Had a Problem

Rae Wilson — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

You've got problems, well, don't we all. Okay, maybe you don't have any problems, and you feel your life is totally problem free. That in and of itself is a problem, you just didn't know it.

In this episode I share some of my problems and how I'm fixing them, so that you can identify your problems and then fix them. So then we can both be problem free, but really we'll both just saddled with the new problem of knowing what our problems were and of then of course we can she wallow in guilt knowing that everyone else is messed up.

Heads Up! This episode was originally released on YouTube August 25th, 2023

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Get Real Rae Business & Life Advice (Trailer)

Rae Wilson — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500