An Interview with Ebony Haywood, ZayZoh

Growth comes with change and change is not something that comes easy. In this episode, Ebony Haywood, a writing specialist and Podcast host at ZayZoh talks about how she started inspiring writers to become the better version of themselves, the process of doing something different, how it feels, and how you can do something you love and not getting worn out. She also shares insights on monitoring your energy and making sure you are in the right space so that you can allow life to flow. Tune in to learn how to find balance in doing something new and overcoming the different challenges you will face as you embark on your journey.

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What You Will Learn in This Episode:

01:27 – How Ebony started inspiring writers to be the better version of themselves
05:55 – The process of doing something different and how it feels
07:30 – How did the thought about money present itself?
09:32 – Doing something you love and not getting worn out
10:01 – Monitoring your energy and making sure you are in the right space
11:22 – Finding the balance in what you are doing
13:32 – Challenges that Ebony Haywood overcame through her journey
19:53 – The vision and what Ebony Haywood is trying to accomplish
24:44 – Fears that have pop up in Ebony’s journey
28:22 – Hilda gives tips and advice for starting and growing a business
27:41 – Ebony Haywood’s definition of love
29:27 – Advice to people going through the same journey

Links from This Episode:

Linkedin: Ebony Haywood
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivationtowrite
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EbonyHaywood
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivationtowrite/
Website: https://zayzoh.com/

Tell us about your business and the services you provide.

ZayZoh is a website that inspires writers, bloggers, and entrepreneurs to be the best versions of themselves. It includes my podcast Motivation To Write, articles, essays, journal prompts, and writing tips.

Tell us about you.

I taught high school music for about ten years before I was switched to the English department. Although I felt angry and scared to teach what I considered a dry, boring class, I soon fell in love with it! I went back to graduate school and earned a master's degree in English Literature: Rhetoric and Composition. Since then, I've been exploring the power of words and how they influence our thoughts, actions, and lives.

Writing, however, doesn't always come easy to me. My thoughts are riddled with doubt and criticism. After talking with other writers, I learned I'm not alone. Our power and productivity hinge on how we think of ourselves and our work. I noticed I had a lot of inner barriers I needed to clear.

I started my site and podcast, Motivation To Write, to encourage and motivate myself and other writers and bloggers to be self-compassionate, self-aware, and self-empowering. When we change our mindset, we change our lives.

What advice do you have for someone just starting out?

Clarity follows action. So take action!

What is your definition of success?

Success is aligning your personality with your intention and allowing your intention to manifest.

How do you stay motivated? Do you have a routine for staying positive? If so, can you share it?

Here is my routine for staying positive:

Meditate
Exercise
Pay attention to my breath
Write in a journal
Listen to an audio recording of myself stating affirmations and my intentions

What's the one thing you wish someone would have told you when you started your business?

It's totally normal to pivot.

What books, videos, etc. do you recommend for others?

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Your Thought Leadership Expanded

Great leaders are active listeners, curious learners, and keen observers. When people speak, listen. Pay attention to their body language, tone, and voice inflections. Instead of passing judgment, be curious about people and situations. Always pay attention to what life is teaching you about yourself and your world.

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