Coaching reflections with Venus: overcoming the inner critic and embracing creativity
Hello. Hello.
Venus:Hello. Hello.
Andrew:I'm so excited to be here again, to start a brand new, not just a podcast episode, but, actually, I would say a brand new chapter in my podcast journey. I've recently decided to make a little big switch in naming my new podcast, the art of your life. It is aligning not just with the coaching I've been doing, but also what I want to see put out into this world. And I can't think of a a a better person to bring on to this to this this start as as Venus, who is someone who I've worked in my as coach this year. And I've had the privilege to see her grow, to enjoy her light, to see her creativity, see her flourish.
Andrew:And I'm so excited to to have you here today, Venus.
Venus:Thank you.
Andrew:Yeah. So to start, would you like to share with our beautiful listeners who you are and what do you do?
Venus:I am Venus du. I'm a yoga instructor, and I love all things holistic health. And I, actually so I'm a yoga instructor, and I love all things holistic health. But I, recently, this year, I just started, you know, posting more videos and just, like, starting my own YouTube channel and just content on my own channel. But my end goal, I also want to kind of spread, like, positivity and share all these things I learned about holistic health in terms of how health should be holistic, you know, with your your mental, with your physical, with your nutrition.
Venus:And and basically and also aligning with your just, like, kind of life purpose or just, like, over overall goal that that you wanna achieve. To me, I think holistic health is so important, and that's why I also want to share to the world how it helped me align my goal and just with, like, this whole life that I wanna pursue doing this direction. But yeah. So this is this is something I want I do want to share with the world, but I think I know I have I I wanna share this positivity or share how I learn about holistic health to the world, but I don't know how to start. And that is also why I know that I had to, you know, I wanted Andrew's help with coaching and helping me start to get the momentum going because I feel like starting is the hardest.
Venus:And I it it really took me a long time to even just start and to even, like, figure out how am I gonna start to on this journey. Yeah. Long story short, I am, you know, a content creator who wants to share positivity to the world.
Andrew:Yeah. I love that. I want us to time travel back a little bit to to the April, right, when we just started working together. And I remember even in our first call, I remember hearing you describe this vision you have yourself. And what was very evident was that you had so much joy, so much energy, so much love, honestly, and and creativity that you just it's just you're you're dying to, like, really express that to the world.
Andrew:Right? Yeah. And, also, you had some standards around how you want them to look. Yes. You know?
Andrew:Wach, what was that version of you like, and what was she particularly struggling?
Venus:Mhmm. So I think when I first started in April, I was I I didn't realize I am a little bit of a perfectionist in my heart. And it sounded really easy and it sounded really simple that, okay, I I wanna create content and just, like, share all these things that I wanna learn. But then once I started doing it, I realized, first of all, I have to get over getting, like, you know, the fear of just looking at myself or just getting feeling cringe at myself. And that was, like, that I didn't I didn't expect that to be one of the challenges.
Venus:And, also, I when I started editing my first few videos, my perfectionism comes in, and that takes me a long time to finish one thing because, you know, I don't know how to I don't have, like, a SOP to my videos or, like, to my editing process. So everything is just, like, all these problems just coming out to stop me getting to my next step. And I feel like, you know, in April when we work together, I feel like even these things is sometimes hard to figure out by yourself unless you're, like, actively journaling. So I think, you know, in April, I was able to have a space to share just, like, just to, like, talk about what I'm going through inside my head. And then, you know, with your help, you you are just, like, listening and kind of, like, structuring my mind and, like, reflecting back at me.
Venus:And I feel like this itself is, like, very helpful because it helps me structure my mind better. So, especially when I was starting in April, like, my mind was everywhere. Like, it was like, oh my god. There's so many things I wanna do, but then, like, I don't have time. Like, I wanna do everything, you know?
Venus:And then, like, I'm worried about this thing. I'm worried about that thing. Like, there's so many thing inside my head. But I didn't yeah. I feel like like, with coaching in April, like, I've every time after our coaching session, I feel way, like, my mind is, like, simplified a little bit.
Venus:I'm like, okay. Now I know, like, these are the few things I can set to kind of, like, kind of start, you know, like, the first few steps. Like, what should I start? And then get less intimidating by all these things I wanna do in my head.
Andrew:Yeah. It's been a really it's been really privileged seeing that journey as well. I still remember, you know, early on how like, you were saying about that perfectionist's voice. Like, how I think it was surprising initially to me, but also to you that, like, how loud actually she tend to be. Yes.
Andrew:Because one thing I think we talked about was, like, there are certain things about how you show up that, like, she actually isn't it's quite subtle. But when you were creating the content, it sound like she did was making it very difficult for you to Yeah. Get it out there. And one thing I'm curious about is throughout the coaching, how have you noticed that voice shifted, your relationship to that voice? When what what was that like?
Venus:I think I remember one time you suggest me to kind of just to when that voice is coming or when I'm getting stuck because that was one of the first like, a lot of the big challenges I have is to get stuck at, let's just say, editing or, like, creating something in the middle. And then I just get so frustrated. I just, like, leave. When I used to feel that way, I think you suggested to just, like, take a little breather and just, like, kinda feel, like, these judgment on myself, is it coming from, like, which part of the body?
Andrew:To
Venus:me, like, for me because I'm, like, a yoga instructor. So for me, I see it as, like, a chakra, like, you know, like a like a energy within, like, different types of your body. And I think, like, when it comes from like, if it comes from, like, the heart or, like, you know, if I really, like if it comes from the heart, that means, like, you know, okay. Maybe I should actually change it. But if it comes from, you know, just, like, just like a place of, like, more anxiety but that that is a feeling it's kind of hard to explain.
Venus:But if it comes from, I think, like, a place that is, like, not natural, I would say. Like, when you take a step back, like, when I feel that this judgment is just, like, just a very loud voice with no respect in my heart, then I should not list listen to harsh voice. But, usually, I think that really helps when I just, like, calm down for a second and kind of, like, take a breather and listen, like, okay. Is this actually bothering me? Or am I just, like, over kind of, like, being critical right now in in the head?
Andrew:Yeah.
Venus:And I think that helps me. And also one thing I just developed by my like, you know, as I'm editing, it's just I I just skip and then just move on to the next one first and then come back to it, you know, the next day or something. So I can I have, like, a whole new perspective on it? Then I am I can determine, like, the voice more precisely. Like, I know, okay.
Venus:Yes, sir. I was just being very critical. Today, I'm like, okay. It's not even a big of a deal. Yeah.
Venus:So I think that really helped me to get unstuck with, like, my editing process.
Andrew:And what happened when you started to, or one, able to observe and see the voice. And if you, like you said, even identify her in the body. And what happened when you finally gave it some space to not just hear, but also quiet it so that you can allow other parts of you to drive? What what happened to your creative process when you gave yourself permission to do that?
Venus:I think when I take a step back and really feel, like, the body, like, I feel like my whole, like, vibe calmed down a lot, and I was able to see clearly better of, like, what is the, like, the the end goal of this video or, like, this thing I'm doing. Like, I'm able to see things clearly and make decisions based on, like, what is happening, but instead of, like, what's going on with, like, the inner voice. And I think, you know, I was able to kind of just like, yeah, see things clear and like become calmer in terms of like these little conflict that I have in my head.
Andrew:Yeah. What is the end goal for these videos? Especially now that things seems to be clearer, you also have found it easier to get things out. What emerges from that?
Venus:I think the end goal right now is, like, you know, the the end goal is what I want to share. Like, the the content I wanna create is to hopefully end goal to hopefully inspire positivity or, you know, talk about something along the lines of holistic health. And that is the end goal. Like, I wish my video comes out this way. But right now, currently, like, I'm not there yet.
Venus:It's more like, if I can just finish a video, I think that is my goal right now already. Like, I'm just practicing practicing getting, like, the momentum of creating a video. So I think right now, the goal is to finish a video that is watchable and, like, the pace is all right and everything. So when the critical mind let's say, when the critical mind comes to be like, oh my god. This part is, like, ugly.
Venus:Like, I don't like how I look. But sometimes it doesn't really matter how I look because no one's gonna be like, oh my gosh. She's so ugly here. You know what I mean? So we're just gonna, like I don't I mean, if they just, like either they watch the video or they don't watch the video.
Venus:And when they watch the video, no one's gonna care about, like, okay. Well, like
Andrew:you know?
Venus:But I definitely that is something I wanna work on in terms of like, okay, like the whole quality of the video, but that is like later on. Right now, my goal is to focus on finishing a video, because tomorrow I gotta do another video. So if I get stuck, then, like, I'm gonna get stuck the whole week. And I don't want that. So yeah.
Venus:So I think right now, you know, through practice and everything, like, I realized momentum and just finishing what I have in front of me is more important than kind of, like, making this video perfect, you know. And, like, a video can never be perfect because you can always you can edit to, you know, you know, to the end of the world, and it's still still not perfect. Yeah. Yeah.
Andrew:A video can never be perfect.
Venus:Yeah.
Andrew:Not very, very true words. Yeah. I'm actually really curious. As you learn to dance with this this inner critic more, able to see her, and sometimes we we joke that, like, like, sometimes you're you're kinda sass with her. Right?
Andrew:Just be able to, like Uh-huh. Really, really, really have dialogue with her. Have you noticed have you noticed does it has it also impacted other areas of life where you notice how she comes up as well?
Venus:Like, the the sassy one?
Andrew:Or, like, the the more critical one?
Venus:Okay. Okay. Yes. I think alright. Another thing one thing, like, I recently started dancing again.
Venus:I used to love I mean, I love dancing.
Andrew:Mhmm.
Venus:But I stopped for a long time because I always feel like this is one of, like, my biggest like, when my my critical self come out the the most. Although it's, like, one of my favorite things to do is to dance. Like, whenever I used to go to a dance class or whatever, like, my anxiety takes over everything. You know? I can't even focus on kind of, like, learning the choreo or whatever or, like, just, like, dancing, but it's like, oh my god.
Venus:Oh my god. Like, I look so bad right now and stuff like that. And, like, this year, I recently took a few dance classes, and I I feel a big difference. I feel like my skill of, like, kind of, like, communicating with the critical self is getting better because I realized, like, when I'm dancing, like, I used to feel so, like, self critical and very, like, like, shy about my dancing. But now it's like like, I I'm able to know what the purpose of me going to studio is, is to enjoy dance.
Venus:So I will not compare myself to, like, the other, like, pro dancers or, like, people who dance better than me. Like, I'm just focusing on myself and, like, I I try my best to learn the dance again. And I think first, like, I enjoy dancing way more, and I feel like it's, you know yeah. And I feel like this, like, really strengthen strengthen the practice of that, like, communicating with the with my, critical self. I think that is a really, really big thing because dancing for me is a is always, like, one of my biggest thing that I want to conquer.
Venus:And it's still not a 100%, like, there yet because I still struggle a lot. But I think this is, like, the most visual thing that I can see that, you know, I'm using in my life.
Andrew:Wow. Yeah. Thanks for sharing that. Yeah. Because even though we have talked a bit about multiple things, I think even hearing that was unsurprising, but so surprising to me.
Andrew:Because when I see you, I already see such a talented dancer. Obviously, dancing can can span across a lot of different styles and categories. And I know Yeah. Just seeing you on dance for in your your voguing, even seeing your moves, I always actually feel really inspired by the boldness and how it's being expressed. And it's surprising and not surprising to hear how that there's sometimes still, like, anxiety behind.
Andrew:Yeah. Especially other than
Venus:There's there's definitely anxiety Yeah. Like, for me. Like and it I think it's a good I think it's a good thing that, because I do find a lot of people get surprised by it. And I'm like, okay. I guess it's good that, you know, they don't see it, but it's definitely there a 100%.
Venus:Like, it's so there. And and, like yeah. Even, like, my sister gets shocked sometimes, like, when I show them, like, oh my god. Like, I look so bad there. And they're like, what the fuck?
Venus:You know? You don't look bad. Blah blah blah. And then and then I do and it sounds, like, funny, but I really do need her to tell me I don't look bad. I'm like, wait.
Venus:I guess I don't. You know? But sometimes I really don't see it because in my head, maybe, like, maybe that is the perfectionism person coming out or whatever. But, like, because maybe in my head, like, my goal is, like, that pro dancer or whatever. And I'm like, oh my god.
Venus:Nowhere near her. Like, I'm I suck. Oh my god. What? Like, you know?
Venus:But, you know, so so and I and this is, like, something I recently or, like, right now, I'm talking to you, I'm realizing. Because because I'm even, like, kind of, like, confused, like, why I why I, have that. Because I'm always, like, asking my sister, like, oh, like, look look how I dance in this video. And she's like, oh my god. It's so good.
Venus:I'm like, what? It's not even good, you know. And then yeah. So I'm just like like, I need I do need to, like, learn to not come I guess, compare to others when it comes to dancing or whatever thing. Because, like, real no one I need to remind myself that no one even knows who I'm comparing myself.
Venus:Like, you know, like like, what's the standard there, you know? So yeah.
Andrew:Yeah. I remember when I actually started this podcast, someone gave me a really good recommendation, which is, like like, when I started, it's very common to, like, like, start comparing, like, oh, do I have the perfect setup? You know, sometimes when we think of podcast, I have a nice studio, like, lighting. That's that's one already, but also, obviously, the the quality of the questions. And we naturally would think of maybe some of the biggest podcasters.
Andrew:Right?
Venus:Mhmm. Yeah.
Andrew:But I remember this fellow podcaster friend gave me a really good suggestion. We're like, hey, why don't you go to the the podcast that you admire and go to their first video and compare yourself to that. Yeah. And I remember that was a that was such a game changer because we sometimes forget that we're already comparing with somebody who's maybe putting a lot of practice.
Venus:Yeah. Exactly.
Andrew:Yeah. I know about that.
Venus:Good thing to aim high, but, you know, like, it cannot stop you from, like, finishing what you're doing right now. Yeah. Yeah.
Andrew:And what has it felt like to because I can imagine when you slowly quiet that voice of the perfection, the more critical that you can feel less shameful and less guilty about things. So what has it been like to do that and and embrace, I guess, more of the bonus that you know you already have?
Venus:Like, to quiet like, how does it feel to to practice this, like, in real life? I think I definitely feel way more because I always think of my whole body and me, like, my human flesh as, like, a machine. You know? And, like, the brain is, like like, I don't know, like, my me driving or something. And I do feel like since I can do that, like, I feel like I'm managing my brain and my body and, like, the way I, like, act very, like, way smoother.
Venus:So, you know, I I'm able to manage how I act as a person and just, like, how I do things as a person way smoother. And I feel like it gives me more confident because I feel, like, way chiller in terms of, like, everything I do. Like, I'm like, okay. Like, if I have some problem or, like, you know, anxiety or whatever that comes, I I'm able to quickly you know, my muscle memory of, like, adjusting that is, like, getting smoother and quicker. And I'm able to make decisions or, like, act how I want it to be and more calmly.
Venus:And I feel like it's gaining confidence for real for for me. And, yeah, and it's just, like, to be honest, like, a lot of things, like, go by more way more smoothly. You know?
Andrew:Mhmm.
Venus:Because I'm able to just, like yeah. I I feel like I'm able to see things way clearer and, like, you know, do things just way smoother. You know? Yeah. Yeah.
Venus:And it's just, like, smoothing out my life, and I like it. I like that.
Andrew:Yeah.
Venus:Like, there's no there's no little, like, frustration. Like, there's less about there's less time with me getting stuck and just like, oh my god. You know? Like, because I hate I don't like to I'm a per I'm a like, my personality is like, I I just wanna have fun. And, like, the more brainpower I use to have fun, the better.
Andrew:So
Venus:I don't want to, like, take up my brainpower to, like, figure out all these, like, why am I like this? You know? So I feel like this is a great practice, so I am able to, like, have less time doing that. But if I do, I take the time to, like, journal or, like, really figure out what's going wrong because I don't like to waste my time on, like, getting frustrated.
Andrew:You know?
Venus:Like, I I wanna, like, be able to find the answer to it, like, quicker and not just get stuck on, like, this energy, like, that type of, like, anxiety or, like, you know, stuff like that. Yeah.
Andrew:What are also some other wins this year that you feel particularly proud of at this moment?
Venus:I think this year
Andrew:Yeah.
Venus:I am very proud of me for starting.
Andrew:Absolutely.
Venus:Because the more, yeah, the more I realized because I'm just I was just, like, journaling. Like, okay, what I did this year. Like, I think the start of this year, I had, like, a lot of, like, dreams or, like, things I wanna do. Like, just like, oh my god. There's so many things I wanna do.
Venus:But I realized, like, I kind of like even from, like, last year, I just feel like I'm hearing myself, like, talking a lot. And then, like but then, like, when I go home, I'm like, wait. There's nothing that I can really, like, say that I do. You know? Like, for example, like, you know, last year, I'm maybe I already have this idea that I want maybe wanna try, you know, creating content or, like, actually just simply documenting my life because my brain is like a little goldfish.
Venus:I forget everything. So I really want to, like, document every moment of my life. And I keep saying that, but I haven't done it until, like, I think well, last year, I already done it, but I haven't, like, edited. You know, I haven't, like, make it into, like, a project or something. So this year, I pull myself to, like, just start making one video.
Venus:Like, I think I think, like, I started doing one video each month because it was still very, very hard for me to just even to edit a video because I'm just, like, getting stuck left and right. But I think, you know, that was the hardest part to, like, sometimes I will just do a video and then, like, I'm just like, oh my god. Like, I need to start another one, and I don't wanna do it anymore. Like, I just I think keep keeping the momentum going is very, very hard. And I feel like, you know, starting from 0 to 1 is the hardest thing ever, I think.
Venus:And I think I'm still, like, 0 to 1 for sure. At least I, like, start from 0 to 0.3. Or you know what I mean? Like, I start I, like, start to build the momentum. So I feel like, I feel like this year, like looking back, I'm like, that was really hard because like, it's so easy to like, just be like, oh my God, I don't wanna do it.
Venus:You know? But I feel like because I just keep doing it. And also, sometimes anxiety helps because the anxiety comes in the back of my head when I'm just chilling and the anxiety comes to be like, what are you doing? You know? So I feel like sometimes like the anxiety is a good thing that comes when I so I think I'm pretty, I'm getting better at like, this doing, distinguishing my anxiety boys.
Venus:Like, sometimes the anxiety comes at the right time and sometimes it's just like too much, you know? Like, sometimes it's not it's not serving the purpose. So, yeah, I think this year, I would say I'm really proud of myself for embracing start starting.
Andrew:As you should. Yeah.
Venus:Yeah. Yeah.
Andrew:One thing I found interesting about that reflection is that, that so for you, do you think you've haven't got from 0 to 1? Or do you like you said, like or have you passed 1 already? What do what do you feel like? Hello? Hello?
Andrew:No. Usually, my time supervisor is coming in to check-in on how we're doing.
Venus:I think right now, I would say it's like I'm at 1.
Andrew:Mhmm. I see.
Venus:But, like, the end number is, like, a1000. You know? Like, I'm like like, at 1, yes. But, like, I still feel because I'm at 1 because I feel like I, like, I I was so not familiar with, like, the editing program and everything. Like, I I I learned everything new.
Venus:And I feel like when I started, it's like, oh my god. Like, where's everything? I need to, you know, understand how the the the the software how the software is, like how the software works. But now I think I learn all the technical stuff now, so it's, like, getting better. I can kind of, like, think about how to compose, like, whatever I want to do, like, faster.
Venus:So I would say maybe yes. Like, I'm I'm at 1 right now. But 0 to 1, I think, took me really long because because not not like, you know, like like I said, I when I was journaling journaling, I realized, like, last maybe last year, like, I just, like, keep hearing my voice. Like, my voice saying that I wanna do all these things, but, like, there's I haven't I haven't done anything. Like, you know, I just I just say it say it out loud, but I don't do it.
Venus:And I think this year is when I'm like, oh my God, I'm tired of my own voice, like just saying things. And I just yeah. But I think this, that was really hard for me. Like, it was a really it took me a long time to actually get going.
Andrew:Yeah. If you were to take a few half seconds to check-in on the voice who wanted to do those so many things, and, and you sharing that you got to start and do those things. How how is she feeling right now? What does she think about you getting from 0 to 1?
Venus:You mean, like, the one the the me.
Andrew:The me that wants to do so many things just like I keeps talking, wanna do all these things.
Venus:Yeah. I feel like I would tell her to ask her what is the first thing you wanna do. And then she's gonna be like, oh my god. A, b, c, d. And I'm like, okay.
Venus:A, b, c, d. Pick 1. I'm like, okay. B. So then I will be like, okay, e.
Venus:Like, don't even plan too much about it because she's gonna be so overwhelmed. So I would just say, do b, but just, like, film, period. And, like, it's gonna be so bad, but just do it. And just do it, and then you can decide if you wanna put it out or not. But just, like, film it.
Venus:And then, you know, it's gonna look so bad. Like, she has to know it's gonna look very bad or, like, you know, it's not gonna meet her the stender that she has in her mind, but just do it. And then, like, the second thing you wanna do, do the same thing, but, you know, fine tune it a little bit more. And then the third one, do that. And then if that meets your standard, then, like, put it out like that.
Venus:So I feel like the starting, it's very abstract because there's actually a lot of different step inside the starting that I didn't realize that I need to fight myself to starting. Yeah.
Andrew:Yeah. Thanks for walking me through. I didn't even know how because I know we talked about the output, like how to get edit. We talked about the editing a lot. We talked about consistency a lot, and we're obviously talking about just, like, putting it out there.
Andrew:But I don't think it was until now that I heard I can hear very viscerally the what about the starting was challenging and the different stage of that chart that I know you have to navigate?
Venus:So many different stages.
Andrew:Yeah. I mean, if there's a listener out there who's listening to this and do struggle with the 0 to 1 problem starting, What's what's a little what's a little love or advice or tip you wanna give to to him or her?
Venus:I would say, like, just think about why you wanna start. Because you wanna start because you do have this message you wanna share. And it's it is fun for you because that's why you wanna, like, choose to do this as your job or whatever you wanna do. So this is already done because you know this is what you wanna do. So the the next step is starting.
Venus:But starting, don't put too much pressure because you're gonna live this life, you know, doing this thing. So you have to take baby steps because then, like, for me personally, like, I get I like I don't like something that is boring, you know, so I need to make it fun for me or else I won't do it. So for me, it's like the first step, you have to give yourself no judgment. Like, your judgment level should be only at turn like, 20%. And just do the first step.
Venus:Film it or something. But, like, if you don't wanna edit it, it's fine. Just keep it in your safe. But just, like, film it. And, like, as you're filming it, you will have a lot of different ideas coming out.
Venus:So then you can write them down. And then, like, if the next one, you wanna add them to to your next one, you can. But I think the first one is just to, like, knock yourself out and just, like like, shut a brain and just film it. And then be like, okay. Put it on the side and then, like, I don't know, go go take a little walk and then come back and like, okay.
Venus:Let me look at this. Yeah. And then if it's, like, so crazy and you're just like, oh my god. Fuck. This is crazy.
Venus:Shut it. Tomorrow again, do it. And then, like, look at it and be like, fuck.
Andrew:I
Venus:look ugly. It's okay. Shut it. Like, you know, the same thing. But, like, it's just you need to you need to, like, like, stimulate your heart.
Venus:Be like, oh my gosh. That was so ugly. It's so uncomfortable. But it's okay. Let me try it again.
Venus:You know, like, keep this like, little stimulation inside your heart. Like, oh, my gosh, so uncomfortable. But I kind of like it, but it's uncomfortable. Like that, you know, And then, like, keep coming back. And then one day, you're gonna just be like, okay.
Venus:I can I kinda know? You know? I can, like I I'm ready to, like, publish or, like, fine tune this first thing this first project. And just put it out there. Don't share it to anybody because you don't don't ask too much judgment because I think the first project the first project you put out, like, you will wish that a lot of people gave you pointers, but I feel like you will already be your biggest, credit critics.
Andrew:Mhmm.
Venus:So you don't really need other people's pointers until maybe, like, later on. Yeah. Because, like, if they give you pointers, you're not you probably will not be capable of adjusting it yet because you don't even you're not used to it yet. Like, you're not at the capacity to adjust yet. Maybe, like, 5 videos later, then you can.
Venus:Yeah. So I would say sorry. To sum so to summarize this, just feel the uncomfortableness in your heart and do it. But, like, don't share it to other people because you're not ready for the critic criticism yet. But, like, just know that you're training your your feeling of feeling uncomfortable like that.
Andrew:It brings me beyond pride and joy to obviously hear you celebrate your wins. Now literally, like, dissecting what you've been going through this year and and sharing out and hopefully passing on, right, to to those words. That was really beautiful. What's having started already, having made that leap to to swim through that discomfort, what is what are some intentions that you're excited to step into in the upcoming year?
Venus:Mhmm. Tensions. I think kind of, like, now that I am familiar and, like, getting better at just creating a video, period, like, you know, to watchable a watchable video, Then I want to start to cater my direction towards what I said I wanted to do because I wanted to the intention was to share, you know, holistic health because I I do have a lot of passion in, like, like, you know, Ayurvedic Ayurveda, which is, like, the ancient Indian health wisdom system. And I do see how we really at the end of the day, how everything is super connected. Like, basically, the idea of how everything is so connected, but we just don't see it and feel it in our everyday lives.
Venus:And I want to this is something I wanna show through my content, but it's it's kind of a abstract idea to show. But that is something I want to remind people that you know, also remind myself because it's a it's a hard it's a really easy thing to forget that how everything is connected in terms of everything, literally everything. So what that means is, like, what we do and what we put out in the world, what we basically, what we do every day is just, like, impacting your own life because it always comes back, you know, in in that sense. So that's a very, like, big and abstract concept, but that is something I wanted to put out to the world. And Mhmm.
Andrew:For
Venus:me now, I I'm just my content is just, like, my life, you know, just like my everyday life. And I kind of just, like, film it and, like, make it a video. But it doesn't necessarily always meet my my goal. You know? Like, some of my video is simply just, like, me lit my me eating or something, and it's sometimes it's not aligning.
Venus:Or maybe it is aligning, but it's not, like, in an obvious way that it's aligning to what I want to share to the world. But, yeah, so this year, I think oh, in or 20 5, I would love to do more content that is more in that direction. And, you know, that that in itself, it's it's hard already because it to to share that idea but also make a watchable video is, like, another challenge, I think. Because I I did, like, maybe try, like, to do a video. I don't know.
Venus:Talking video or something. But, you know, like, sometimes talking like, no one wants boring stuff. So I feel like, like, I wouldn't even watch it because I'm like, oh my god. I can just read it, but I don't know. Or maybe, like, that's my self critical mind coming out.
Venus:But I do wanna, like, kind of show my what the my channel is about in a more obvious way. Yeah.
Andrew:For people who want to check out more of your stuff in the upcoming year to follow your journey, where should where should they go? Where they can where can they find you?
Venus:You can find me on YouTube, Venus Zan. So venusxan. Not a lot of people follow me, so it's gonna be a little hard to find, but just, like, try to find it. It's, like, on there. YouTube.
Venus:And you can also follow me on Instagram, which I post shorts, like, you know, reels sometimes. And yeah. And that's it for now. That's the YouTube and Instagram.
Andrew:So, like and I'll make definitely make sure I include the links below for anybody who wants to who who kinda remember the the URL of Exactional. You can find it below.
Venus:Okay. Perfect.
Andrew:Well, Venus, thank you so much for being here. It's been such a pleasure witnessing you, and be able to be on this co created journey with you. And I also really appreciate you taking some time to share share your takeaways, share your ups and downs, and share just all the things that you've learned. So thank you.
Venus:Yes. This was fun. Thank you so much.
Andrew:No problem.