#121 Carving Your Own Path In a "Vibecession" - Kyla Scanlon on leaving her job, writing online, TikToks as Poetry, and The Passion Crisis
I believe that Kyla Scanlon is one of the most talented all-around creators. She is transcending the assumptions about what people want, especially with things like short-form videos. Her TikToks are synthesized, thoughtful, and funny, setting a new bar for what people want in an information age.We talked about her journey growing up in Kentucky, writing online, hacking into the finance industry from a non-target school, and ultimately deciding to become self-employed with less than two years of work experience. Someone at her company told her she wouldn't "make it"🍿WATCH ON YOUTUBEKyla's Website: Educator, Creator, Investor Follow Kyla: @kylascan on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTokPath Role Model: Cody Ko⌛TIMESTAMPS1:09 The scripts that Kyla grew up with2:26 Writing her first book5:01 Finding out that people actually want deeper ideas7:31 Kyla's mindest when she was graduating9:24 Why Kyla didn't like her "cool" job in LA?11:50 DMing Paul and quitting her job16:05 Approach to work in Kyla's age cohort17:19 Kyla's parents on her leaving her job18:05 Pushback and skepticism19:27 Positive surprises after going on her own path20:27 "The passion crisis"23:24 How to find things you care about?25:26 Gatekeeping and aging out27:27 Kyla's short vertical videos33:09 AI and the future of writing35:58 Doing, not doing, and bike riding38:17 Remembering the good ideas38:48 The vibes of the economy41:20 Influence and responsibility42:58 Favourite financial leader?43:50 Why Kyla doesn't like what the Fed is doing?45:33 Generations living in different realities47:00 How did the "vibes" of Kyla's path change?50:51 Kyla's biggest supporters51:23 Putting herself out there52:04 Fame, success, and imposter syndrome54:03 Charts in Kyla's videos54:50 Kyla's TikTok's as poems55:48 What do people get wrong about short-form videos? 56:46 Going from TikTok to YouTube57:27 Bread58:32 "Money is not our moral compass".59:15 What does Kyla need help with?📕Buy Paul’s Book (Published Jan 2022): The Pathless Path📲Connect + Follow PaulTwitter: @p_millerdPaul’s Newsletter: Subscribe to BoundlessPaul’s YouTube: Subscribe🙏Further Ways To Support The Podcast:I use Transistor to host this podcast. It rocks. Launch Your HereI record high-quality video using Riverside: Sign Up HereBecome a sponsor of the Podcast / NewsletterWant to upgrade your Zoom studio? Check out Kevin Shen’s Dream Studio CourseWant to launch a course? Podia or Teachable are both greatWeb Hosting: Skystra Fast WordPress HostingHost your own community" Circle 14-day free trial 📘 GOOD WORK: LIVE! => Learn More📕 Buy Paul’s Book (50k+ Sold): The Pathless Path😁 Join Hundreds On Unconventional Paths: Pathless Path Community📲Connect + Follow PaulTwitter: @p_millerdInstagram: @pathlesspaulPaul’s Newsletter: Subscribe to Pathless (23k+ People)Paul’s YouTube: Subscribe🙏Further Ways To Support The Podcast:Accounting, Taxes, And Payroll For Your S-Corp (Ideal for $60k+ income): CollectiveLooking for alternatives to traditional health insurance in the US? Check out CrowdhealthI use Transistor to host this podcast. It rocks. Launch Yours HereI record high-quality videos using Riverside: Sign Up Here