Laverne McKinnon (Moonshot Mentor)
Career Coach & Grief Recovery Specialist
Hollywood Film and TV Producer Laverne McKinnon supports ambitious, driven people who have hit a speed bump regain momentum so they can achieve their goals. Frequently the speed bump is related to the inevitable missteps, obstacles, and failures that come with taking big swings. Failing to acknowledge and process these losses properly can lead to imposter syndrome, burnout, low self-esteem, confusion, and even result in completely abandoning our dreams. 😟 That's why she strongly advocates for embracing grief awareness (along with other tools like values identification, knowing your why, sharpening executive function, habit forming, and more.) By doing so, we can effectively navigate challenges and regain motivation.
Learn more at her Substack where you can receive Your Moonshot Manual when you subscribe to her blog and podcast. It'll help you break through barriers and hit your moonshot. 🚀🧑🏾🚀️😃: moonshotmentor.substack.com/
Laverne McKinnon (Moonshot Mentor)
I recently did this interview with @jackiedecrinis about grief in the workplace. Check it out!
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Laverne McKinnon (Moonshot Mentor)
DEADLINE is doing a series of reports about the challenges facing the media & entertainment industry. I had an opportunity to speak with Lynette Rice about my observations coaching clients who have experienced career setbacks including job loss and how they may actually be grieving. It's important for folx to know they have permission to mourn not only their jobs, but how their industry has changed. Read the entire article:
deadline.com/2024/07/hollywood-mental-health-job-l…
If you're feeling stuck or struggling and need support, DM me or check out my Substack Moonshot Mentor -- moonshotmentor.substack.com/ -- it has a lot of tools and resources to navigate being blindsided by job loss. My heart is with you.
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Did you know you can earn a free coaching session with me by referring friends to my Substack? Get your unique referral code right here: moonshotmentor.substack.com/leaderboard
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Check out this interview I did with @TedDaviesArtistry where we discuss everything from self worth to corporate toxicity to pitching to NETFLIX.
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Laverne McKinnon (Moonshot Mentor)
The Yellow Pages Newsletter has been one of my favorite recommendations since I learned how to make recommendations on Substack! What I love about @mslynnchen's newsletter is that a) I’m always learning something new b) about cool AAPI people or things in art and culture that I didn’t know existed c) from informed folx who are true fans and share the love. I’m also a big fan of Lynn’s — she's an actress/writer/director and someone who’s been guiding me in hitting my moonshot. The Yellow Pages is super fun and comes from the heart. yellowpages.substack.com/p/career-coach-laverne-mc…
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Laverne McKinnon (Moonshot Mentor)
CanvasRebel supports mission driven brands and creators by featuring their stories on their website. I was delighted to be asked to share about my coaching business and a bit about why I do what I do. If you’ve been following me at all, you already know that I love to support ambitious driven people who have hit a speed bump in their career regain momentum and hit their moonshot. Why? Because I’ve had my share of faceplates, mistakes and setbacks. And I don’t want anyone to have to go it alone. Check out the interview @canvasrebel: canvasrebel.com/meet-laverne-mckinnon/
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Rituals are a powerful tool to grieve and can be used for all types of loss. I got to chat with Amy Behimer about (dis-enfranchised) grief after setbacks related to autoimmune disease. It’s an amazing conversation (Amy got the chills!) and we talked through different examples of the rituals. Please listen and take a moment to rate and review to support Amy’s impactful work: thehabithubpodcast.amybehimercoaching.com/playlist…
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Some advice for screenwriters. Thank you @filmcourage for having me!
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Even coaches have coaches, and I got to be coached by the amazing @DallasTraversBizMentor. Why listen to me talk about launching a webinar? Because it gives insight in to how to problem solve when feeling stuck. Dallas has a great way of asking questions, holding space, pitching ideas with detachment and bringing out the best in her clients. She’s a role model for anyone who wants to be a stronger leader, mentor or coach. Check it: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/189-use-a-webinar-as…
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Stating the obvious here: it’s a really tough time for folks in the entertainment industry. It’s day 136 of the #WGAStrike and day 63 of the #SAGAFTRAStrike. I had a conversation with Deborah Lee Smith who hosts the podcast More Than You See for and about creatives and their mental health journey. Link to listen is in the comments.
What I’m seeing is a lot of grief. It’s not just the loss of being able to do what one loves to do or the finances or the benefits. It’s a huge loss of trust that one can have civil, thoughtful discourse and arrive at mutually beneficial outcomes.
Part of the grief I feel is over the system that continues to reward the rich and privileged at the expense of the worker. #OverPaidCEOS
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