10. Vulnerability Is a Creator’s Superpower / Mike Richy on Story, Impact & Being Yourself

Success is a Myth

WELCOME MIKE RICHY TO THE POD
In my conversation with Mike, we talk about story telling, authenticity, and the creative journey. But more than just another conversation about any of those things, we dive deep into his personal stories (and mine too) of growth and creative challenges.
My favorite topic today was covering the cost of not making an impact as a creator.
As well as:
- What “story” means to Mike
- The role of authenticity and courage in creative work
- Mike’s creative inspirations, from Steve Jobs to Tyler the Creator
- The challenges and rewards of building a creative business
- The mission behind Viddy Studio and how it helps creators deliver their best on camera
- Overcoming plateaus, burnout, and the fear of putting yourself out there
- The importance of showing up, resilience, and long term vision for creators
Follow Mike:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikerichy?igsh=MWJib29kMHQ3c2V1cw==
Music: https://spotify.link/yvBdYv19UXb
Viddy Studio: viddystudio.com
Connecting Creators: https://www.youtube.com/@connecting_creators
Follow Jacob:
➤ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-christensen-b0701027b/
➤ https://www.instagram.com/filmdudejacob/?igsh=MW15NHFhMTJudmZzdQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr#
Follow the podcast for more conversations like this:
➤ https://www.instagram.com/successisamythpod/?igsh=MThhNXJmcWVvazB0aQ%3D%3D#
Timestamps:
0:00 Teaser / intro
1:48 What does the word "story" mean to you?
6:19 Who do you draw inspiration from?
10:34 Growing with an artist
13:16 Authenticity is courage
20:15 The cost of NOT making an impact
29:48 Being on camera is a DIFFERENT skill
32:06 Why tell my story?
35:41 the 1% and the 99%
43:18 Go straight through the discomfort
45:10 When I knew I had to be a creator
47:16 Viddy Studio pitch
49:49 Respect people's time
51:30 Why give back to creators
55:19 My ability to sleep at night is priceless
57:49 How to get back on the wagon when you fall off
1:02:34 What would you say to younger Mike

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1. Teaser / intro (00:00:00)

2. What does the word "story" mean to you? (00:01:48)

3. Who do you draw inspiration from? (00:06:19)

4. Growing with an artist (00:10:34)

5. Authenticity is courage (00:13:16)

6. The cost of NOT making an impact (00:20:15)

7. Being on camera is a DIFFERENT skill (00:29:48)

8. Why tell my story? (00:32:06)

9. the 1% and the 99% (00:35:41)

10. Go straight through the discomfort (00:43:18)

11. When I knew I had to be a creator (00:45:10)

12. Viddy Studio pitch (00:47:16)

13. Respect people's time (00:49:49)

14. Why give back to creators? (00:51:30)

15. My ability to sleep at night is priceless (00:55:19)

16. How to get back on the wagon when you fall off (00:57:49)

17. What would you say to younger Mike (01:02:34)