The Morgan Harper Nichols Show

Even when it seems like an impossible choice, choosing joy will always remain. Instagram.com/morganharpernichols Twitter.com/morganhnichols The shop: http://Garden24.co The app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storyteller/id1436937935?mt=8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morganharpernichols/message

Morgan Harper Nichols shares her poem, "Letting Go" and the story behind it. Sometimes letting go is the best step to moving forward. Instagram.com/morganharpernichols Twitter.com/morganhnichols The shop: http://Garden24.co The app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storyteller/id1436937935?mt=8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morganharpernichols/message

In this episode Morgan shares one of her most popular poems - and the story behind it - about reflecting on the child you once were, and choosing to acknowledge how far you've come.  CONNECT WITH MHN: Instagram.com/morganharpernichols Twitter.com/morganhnichols The shop: http://Garden24.co The app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storyteller/id1436937935?mt=8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morganharpernichols/message

In this intro episode, Morgan (Harper Nichols) shares her story of fighting the norm to encourage others in a genuine way through art and words. If you love her poetry, her songs, or love a story of hope and resilience, you will love this episode. CONNECT WITH MHN: Instagram.com/morganharpernichols Twitter.com/morganhnichols The shop: http://Garden24.co The app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storyteller/id1436937935?mt=8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morganharpernichols/message

prose, poetry, quotes, and essays written and read by Morgan Harper Nichols --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morganharpernichols/message

In this episode: How I became a full time artist • The first time I made money as an artist • Should I go to college? • Changing my major in college • How words became a huge part of what I do • How I became a fulltime artist Part 2 • Writing the book part 2 • Learning to be consistent • Being consistent on social media produces growth • From passion to practicality • Digging deep into the practical • Don’t be afraid of trying new things • Being full time is an ongoing journey • Would love to hear your feedback!

How I became a full time artist • The first time I made money as an artist • Should I go to college? • Changing my major in college • How words became a huge part of what I do • Leaving my steady job • Life after the “real” job • Working on music full time • First time working full time in music • Starting a blog - beginning of a new chapter • Lifestyle blogging • Going viral • Writing books • End of part 1

I’m not really a planner, but here’s how I’m learning to work through it: How to plan things out as a creative • Finding the time to do everything • The guilt of not being a planner • Getting in a rhythm, creativity as a form of exercise? • Goals are overrated • My daily routine • #1 in Amazon in my category! THANK YOU!

In this episode: 1. How to stay grounded as a creative, 2. What I learned from not being “that girl,” 3. The wrong way to stay grounded, 4. What being “grounded” actually means, and 5. Staying grounded in the chaos. I also share about an exciting new venture my sister Jamie Grace and I are sharing. All the details in this episode. Thanks for listening! - Morgan Harper Nichols

Is my dream too unrealistic? In this episode, I share a story of a really big project I’m thinking about starting that seems a little unrealistic. Do you ever have dreams that seem out of reach? I will be talking all about this in this episode!

How to stay creative even when you're busy • 1. Accountability = better results • 2. Find the thing that helps you focus • 3. How to deal with second guessing yourself • 4. Put your work away and come back later • 5. Dealing with the critics • No matter what, keep going! Your passion to create is there for a reason.

Here’s a story about how I failed as an artist. Talking about failures as an artist can be challenging, which is why I felt I wanted to start the podcast off talking about it specifically! Thanks so much for listening! - Morgan Harper Nichols