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Spoken Word LIVE: FREEDOM
Your Purpose in the Creator's Economy
What's up, everyone? Joshua T. Berglan here, with a recap of a powerful Spoken Word LIVE broadcast where the word drawn live was FREEDOM. This episode is a raw and deeply personal conversation about true liberation, purpose, healing, and thriving in the new world.
The Power of Live: Efficiency and Authenticity
I'm having so much fun doing lives, and yesterday's Episode Five was my favorite so far. One of my favorite things about doing live broadcasts is the incredible efficiency. My production time has shrunk from hours to minutes, allowing me to repurpose a single broadcast into clips, a blog post, and a newsletter in under an hour. It’s a game-changer for content creators who want to get their message out without endless editing.
My goal is to use technology wisely, then step away. This approach allows me to create content that feels natural, heartfelt, and unscripted. I believe that if you have a message on your heart, going live is the most effective way to share it and get the most "bang for the buck."
Don't "sweat" the free platforms; they can be the very thing that helps you get started on this journey of creating endless revenue streams, tapping into your God-given gifts, talents, and life experience. For those from underserved communities—ex-cons, former trafficking victims, or individuals with mental health issues—media is an amazing vehicle. Media literacy is one of the coolest subjects anyone can learn, enabling you to tap into widely available, free media tools to create endless revenue streams.
Freedom and the Creator's Economy
It's no coincidence that today's word was FREEDOM. We are in a Creator's Economy, and the Creator who made us, created us to create. While many people are still looking for jobs or preparing for careers that won't exist in the near future, the real opportunity lies in what you create.
There is massive disruption coming, and 80% of the world is not ready for it, a number confirmed by the United Nations. But the good news is, for those willing to embrace change and tap into their natural gifts and talents, the playing field is being equalized. This new world will have two classes of people: those who take universal basic income and do nothing (the "useless eaters" who are not contributing to society and defying their purpose), and those who create value and thrive. This is where true freedom lies.
Creatives, teachers, thought leaders, and community leaders will be the "celebrities" of the new world because they create and provide value. It doesn't matter if you're mentally ill, in a wheelchair, lack an education, or are an ex-con—you all have an equal shot at success by learning necessary media and digital literacy skills. You don't need money or a degree; only imagination and work ethic.
The Power of Your Story and Your Truth
Your life story is your most valuable asset. For me, creating became an outlet for sadness, anger, confusion, and fear. It was through creating that I was able to work out my mental struggles and process my past. My truth—my "ugly, scary truth"—fueled my creative energy and became the foundation of my entire media organization.
Your purpose is to create, and what you create can multiply in the lives of others. Your journey, your hardships, and your victories are meant to be shared. There are people literally dying to hear how you overcame addiction, healed from trauma, or managed to raise a family against all odds. Your story, your truth, is what will save their life, because it shows them they are not alone.
Even if your story seems unusual, like someone dressing up as a puppy, there's an audience for it. Your truth itself is a business, and your story and message hold countless revenue streams. For those without traditional education, money, or the ability to work in conventional environments, your story is all you have, and it is powerful.
Building Your Platform: No Gatekeepers, No Excuses
I've built my own platform, and now I use social media for what it is: a broadcast tool. It doesn't matter if I get kicked off because my original, quality content is safely housed on my own platform. The gatekeepers are gone. You don't need an agent to be an actor, a manager to be an artist, or a publisher to be an author. It's easier than ever to be a one-person media organization.
You can publish books with no money, get acting and voiceover jobs. Affiliate relationships are a great way to monetize your content, even without a large audience. You can use products you already love and create content around them for your portfolio or commercial reel. There's a role for every look, age, and background in entertainment media now.
I've made my book, "Media Company in a Box," available for free on my website, joshuatberglan.com. It's 20 years of my research, and I'm happy to mentor anyone who reads it. This is your chance to start preparing for a future that's already here.
The Vision Forward: Creating a Better World
When we are all living in our purpose and creating, we will see communities come back together, hatred die off, and families heal. A family that creates together will stay together. My mission is to build **500 media empowerment centers** globally. These centers will help people turn their pain and suffering into a vehicle for purpose, healing, and creating a brighter future.
There is no reason to fear the coming changes. The only people who should be terrified are those resistant to change. This is the greatest opportunity in history to pursue your dreams, as media and digital literacy make success more accessible than ever. When we are creating, we are closer to the Creator. Your story is needed, and the time to act is now.
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