Shawn Johnson Andrew East

Shawn Johnson Andrew East

Olympic Gold Medalist, Former NFL Pro

Podcast

Experiment and learn by doing

Shawn Johnson won America’s hearts as a gold medal gymnast at the 2008 Olympics. And her husband, Andrew East, is a former NFL player.


But after their athletic careers, they stepped into the world of content creation – and quickly realized they had no idea what they were doing.


They dove in headfirst, experimenting and learning as they went – with plenty of missteps along the way. But it worked: they’ve built a following of over 12 million people across all social channels. And together they run the media company Family Made – all while being true to themselves and their values. 


After their athletic careers, they stepped into the world of content creation – Today they run  family media network FamilyMade, hosts of the chart-topping podcast Couple Things, and authors of a new book called The Courage to Commit ..


In this episode you’ll learn how when you compliment your partner…and stay committed to who you are…real magic can happen.


This conversation will give you the permission you need to just try stuff – even if it’s not perfect, even if it doesn’t work – because sometimes, just doing something teaches you exactly what you need to know. 


You’ll also learn:


  • The secret to being vulnerable as a leader without “emotionally vomiting” 
  • What all the best marketing has in common
  • How to define what your brand really is
  • The surprising feeling Shawn had at her Olympic medal ceremony

Clips

ClipLeaderDuration
Create clear boundaries when working with familyShawn Johnson Andrew East1:13
Don’t kick a hard decision down the roadShawn Johnson Andrew East1:10
Chasing trends is a fast track to burnoutShawn Johnson Andrew East1:21
Follow what’s true for you, not just what performsShawn Johnson Andrew East1:19
Your brand is defined by how other people feel about itShawn Johnson Andrew East1:57
Sell the story, not the productShawn Johnson Andrew East0:51
Start first, then learn as you goShawn Johnson Andrew East0:46
Be vulnerable, but after you’ve processed your emotionsShawn Johnson Andrew East1:07
How to start over in a new careerShawn Johnson Andrew East1:10
It’s about the process, not the outcomeShawn Johnson Andrew East0:47
Don’t expect your leadership to look like someone else’sShawn Johnson Andrew East0:47
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