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Life Vocabulary

Life Vocabulary

By Serena Hussain

For the reflective creative
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Life VocabularyAug 14, 2017

00:00
04:60
Are you tribeless too?
Jun 01, 202309:19
Rick Rubin “The Creative Act” Area of Thought 09. Reading & Reflection.
May 29, 202307:14
Snoop Dogg talks about streaming and the artist industry
May 25, 202310:22
Rick Rubin "The Creative Act" Area of Thought 08: Reading/Review

Rick Rubin "The Creative Act" Area of Thought 08: Reading/Review

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May 22, 202307:11
Rick Rubin "The Creative Act" Area of Thought 07: Reading/Review
May 22, 202312:17
Rick Rubin "The Creative Act" Area of Thought 06: Reading/Review
May 22, 202308:28
Rick Rubin "The Creative Act" Area of Thought 05: Reading/Review
May 22, 202310:50
Rick Rubin "The Creative Act" Area of Thought 04: Reading/Review
May 22, 202310:47
Ed Sheeran - What is the appeal?

Ed Sheeran - What is the appeal?

In this episode I also look at creativity and commerce.

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May 15, 202314:20
Rick Rubin "The Creative Act" Area of Thought 03: Reading/Review

Rick Rubin "The Creative Act" Area of Thought 03: Reading/Review

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Jan 27, 202306:16
Rick Rubin "The Creative Act" Area of Thought 02: Reading/Review

Rick Rubin "The Creative Act" Area of Thought 02: Reading/Review

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Jan 27, 202313:35
Rick Rubin "The Creative Act" Area of Thought 01: Reading/Review

Rick Rubin "The Creative Act" Area of Thought 01: Reading/Review

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Full episode on Patreon

Jan 20, 202311:01
Press coverage for Rick Rubin's new book "The Creative Act"

Press coverage for Rick Rubin's new book "The Creative Act"

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Jan 20, 202317:34
Truth sets us free - intention for 2023

Truth sets us free - intention for 2023

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Jan 20, 202320:18
Truth, starting off 2023 right

Truth, starting off 2023 right

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Jan 15, 202320:20
Everything isn't figureoutable... is it?

Everything isn't figureoutable... is it?

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Jan 04, 202316:21
Creator Insights from 2022

Creator Insights from 2022

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Jan 04, 202316:60
Content Creator Insights from 2022

Content Creator Insights from 2022

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In this episode I share my insights from 2022 as a content creator.

Dec 24, 202219:31
Failure and struggle makes us resilient

Failure and struggle makes us resilient

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In this episode ... I talk about resilience. Failing (referring to Brené Brown Dare to Lead) and struggling allowing more opportunities for becoming more resilient.

Music: DRIFT

Musician: Philip E Morris


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Oct 23, 202212:41
Insights as a Content Creator

Insights as a Content Creator

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In this episode ... I share my recent insights that have been impactful for me in my life as a content creator. Thanks for tuning in. Would love to hear from you.

Oct 10, 202210:30
Kanye West on Alo Yoga

Kanye West on Alo Yoga

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Sep 21, 202205:09
Being resilient. Parent life. Independent Creator life.

Being resilient. Parent life. Independent Creator life.

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Sep 17, 202212:10
Bad life advice (on my birthday)

Bad life advice (on my birthday)

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Sep 09, 202213:43
Recent cancellations: The Meal Prep King & Murad Merali

Recent cancellations: The Meal Prep King & Murad Merali

More from me: https://linktr.ee/serena.hussain  In this episode ...  I talk about online creators the Meal Prep King John Clark and Murad Merali both being "cancelled" for different reasons.  My YouTube vlogging channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SERENAHUSSAIN

Aug 23, 202216:43
The Artist Struggle / Irv Gotti / Hardy Caprio

The Artist Struggle / Irv Gotti / Hardy Caprio

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In this episode I refer to a small section of what Irv Gotti said recently on the Drink Champs podcast. I also refer to a recent twitter thread by British rapper Hardy Caprio.  

My YouTube vlogging channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SERENAHUSSAIN RECOMMENDATIONS:  

Get this book to discover and recover your creativity. I read it after coming out of a traumatic experience and it became my go-to book and journaling practice to help get me out of my funk: https://amzn.to/2VSWJ9j (This link also pays me a lil sumthin so I appreciate your support).  

My favourite microphone for podcasting and recording in general is:  

SHURE MICROPHONE: https://amzn.eu/bqqreiR https://amzn.to/2JRlZK0 (Again I benefit from this link only ... it's a fabulous microphone but you will need an XLR and also a soundcard/interface: https://amzn.to/2Ij1966 THIS is the one I have and I have leved it. If you're a musician - or aspiring - then it's definitely comes highly recommended). 

But a simpler soundcard/interface - middle person between your mic and computer - would be a FOCUSRITE https://amzn.to/3ooEOmX. Now I don't have this but so many have recommended it. The Yamaha that I have recommended gives 2 inputs. It's also phantom powered. It comes down to your individual preference ;).

Aug 13, 202225:15
My YouTube history 001

My YouTube history 001

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RECOMMENDATIONS:  

Get this book to discover and recover your creativity. I read it after coming out of a traumatic experience and it became my go-to book and journaling practice to help get me out of my funk: https://amzn.to/2VSWJ9j (This link also pays me a lil sumthin so I appreciate your support).  

My favourite microphone for podcasting and recording in general is:  

SHURE MICROPHONE: https://amzn.eu/bqqreiR https://amzn.to/2JRlZK0 

(Again I benefit from this link only ... it's a fabulous microphone but you will need an XLR and also a soundcard/interface: https://amzn.to/2Ij1966 THIS is the one I have and I have leved it. If you're a musician - or aspiring - then it's definitely comes highly recommended). But a simpler soundcard/interface - middle person between your mic and computer - would be a FOCUSRITE https://amzn.to/3ooEOmX. Now I don't have this but so many have recommended it. The Yamaha that I have recommended gives 2 inputs. It's also phantom powered. It comes down to your individual preference ;).

Jul 31, 202228:49
Kelis calls out Beyonce, Pharrell, and music industry figures

Kelis calls out Beyonce, Pharrell, and music industry figures

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Kelis recently took to her instagram to articulate a frustration she has long had with artists and figures in the music industry who exploit other artists and don't give credit where it is due. In this situation it relates to a sample of Kelis's music used by Beyonce.  

RECOMMENDATIONS:  

Get this book to discover and recover your creativity. I read it after coming out of a traumatic experience and it became my go-to book and journaling practice to help get me out of my funk: https://amzn.to/2VSWJ9j (This link also pays me a lil sumthin so I appreciate your support).  

My favourite microphone for podcasting and recording in general is:  SHURE MICROPHONE: https://amzn.eu/bqqreiR  

https://amzn.to/2JRlZK0 (Again I benefit from this link only ... it's a fabulous microphone but you will need an XLR and also a soundcard/interface: https://amzn.to/2Ij1966 THIS is the one I have and I have leved it. 

If you're a musician - or aspiring - then it's definitely comes highly recommended). But a simpler soundcard/interface - middle person between your mic and computer - would be a FOCUSRITE https://amzn.to/3ooEOmX. Now I don't have this but so many have recommended it. The Yamaha that I have recommended gives 2 inputs. It's also phantom powered. It comes down to your individual preference ;).

Jul 31, 202213:47
Ms Marvel; Jordan Peterson message to Muslims; Remote working issues; Content Creator advice

Ms Marvel; Jordan Peterson message to Muslims; Remote working issues; Content Creator advice

More from me!

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Jul 24, 202234:53
Immediate thoughts on Ms Marvel - Pakistani Muslim representation

Immediate thoughts on Ms Marvel - Pakistani Muslim representation

#pakistani #msmarvel #muslim   

In this episode I talk about my immediate thoughts on Ms Marvel on Disney plus. My daughter really got into it when watching it on Eid and I am now catching up. No spoilers please!

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Jul 11, 202216:32
Want to be a content creator?

Want to be a content creator?

In this episode I talk about the things we require personally to sustain us on the content creator path.

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Jun 28, 202220:07
The value of work
Jun 22, 202208:21
How is Johnny Depp perceived now? Cancel culture affecting creators. And... modesty principles.

How is Johnny Depp perceived now? Cancel culture affecting creators. And... modesty principles.

I had a camera fail. Lost camera 2 but 1 and 3 managed to film wide and close. Lost the seated camera footage.  

In this episode I talk about:  

00:00 Johnny Depp and the perception of Depp post his defamation trial win. 

08:20 The effects of cancel culture on creators and creatives. 

14:48 What is modesty if we view it from a non-muslim perspective rather than a muslim perspective and how is their freedom within modesty. (I waffled a lot in the third segment but there we have it!).  I will be very happy to revisit any of these subjects in the next episode. Please request.    

RECOMMENDATIONS:  Get this book to discover and recover your creativity. I read it after coming out of a traumatic experience and it became my go-to book and journaling practice to help get me out of my funk: https://amzn.to/2VSWJ9j (This link also pays me a lil sumthin so I appreciate your support).  My favourite microphone for podcasting and recording in general is: https://amzn.to/2JRlZK0 (Again I benefit from this link only ... it's a fabulous microphone but you will need an XLR and also a soundcard/interface: https://amzn.to/2Ij1966 THIS is the one I have and I have leved it. If you're a musician - or aspiring - then it's definitely comes highly recommended). But a simpler soundcard/interface - middle person between your mic and computer - would be a FOCUSRITE https://amzn.to/3ooEOmX. Now I don't have this but so many have recommended it. The Yamaha that I have recommended gives 2 inputs. It's also phantom powered. It comes down to your individual preference ;).

Jun 19, 202222:39
I quit ...
May 28, 202214:39
Gender roles ... hmmm ... my opinion!
May 19, 202247:10
What can we learn this mental health awareness week?
May 11, 202222:42
Getting better at life
Feb 26, 202221:20
What is Ayurveda? Sufi devotional music - Qawwali - and other life insights
Feb 18, 202224:00
Becoming resilient
Feb 11, 202217:36
Social Audio (Clubhouse) is a nightmare for brands and their PR
Feb 04, 202213:08
My podcast creative journey & mental health
Jan 30, 202212:48
Tired of hearing about trauma?

Tired of hearing about trauma?

Music is from: Telephone Hype by son of augustine. No copyright claim can be made. Music used via Artist.io licence. 


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Jan 19, 202212:48
What's wrong with hyper independence?
Jan 07, 202222:50
Do you know how to say 'namaste'?
Jan 01, 202223:52
Is clique culture bad?

Is clique culture bad?

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Nov 30, 202119:30
Oversharing on clubhouse

Oversharing on clubhouse

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Sep 10, 202124:07
What is body wisdom?

What is body wisdom?

THANK you for returning to Life Vocabulary content. There are multiple channels and mediums of content available. 

Feel free to contact me - Serena - via my site sign up: https://www.lifevocabulary.com   

You can also support here and become a patreon :) 

https://www.patreon.com/LIFEVOCABULARY 

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Sep 04, 202137:48
Having boundaries in relationships is so necessary / Brené Brown

Having boundaries in relationships is so necessary / Brené Brown

Thanks so much for tuning-in :) weekly podcast episodes every Friday from 2021 on all platforms and bonus episodes released in between. ALSO NEW for 2021 are my weekly episodes on my personal youtube channel. ALL LINKS including my poetry channel, website (daily blog), instagram, and my recommendations are below.

I recommend …

This productivity planner: https://amzn.to/2K8UIn4

And here is my video about it: https://youtu.be/98lUNYxAChI

I recommend …

This book to discover and recover your creativity. I read it after coming out of a traumatic experience and it became my go-to book and journaling practice to help get me out of my funk: https://amzn.to/2VSWJ9j (This link also pays me a lil sumthin so I appreciate your support).

You can also support me here: Become a patreon :)

https://www.patreon.com/LIFEVOCABULARY

MY LINKS BELOW:

My creative/poetry youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIXG6dQk_rJpIacE2KYa-sg/featured

My personal youtube channel:

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Website: https://www.lifevocabulary.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serena.hussain

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/serenahussain

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lifevocabulary

My favourite microphone for podcasting and recording in general is:

https://amzn.to/2JRlZK0 (Again I benefit from this link only ... it's a fabulous microphone but you will need an XLR and also a soundcard/interface: https://amzn.to/2Ij1966 THIS is the one I have and I have leved it. If you're a musician - or aspiring - then it's definitely comes highly recommended). But a simpler soundcard/interface - middle person between your mic and computer - would be a FOCUSRITE https://amzn.to/3ooEOmX. Now I don't have this but so many have recommended it. The Yamaha that I have recommended gives 2 inputs. It's also phantom powered. It comes down to your individual preference ;).

Jan 22, 202109:30
"SEEN" | Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression ...

"SEEN" | Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression ...

Thanks for tuning-in. PLEASE subscribe/like/comment. Serena :)

Happy New Year folks. Thank you for tuning into some new material/content from me about mental health. I sincerely hope that you find relief/inspiration/insight from this piece, even if it's triggering at points. I've learnt an incredible amount about my own mental health in the last 2-3 months and the past 2-3 years have been great teachers. The truth is ... every moment is ... and I find it becomes acute and concentrated when we don't allow the moments to reveal things to us - when we're not present enough. Which is why perhaps the past 2-3 months and 2-3 years have been so acute. Perhaps I was in an "emotional coma" for a period of time (as I call it in this piece). But the idea is that the need for presence and stillness and acceptance is never done or over. No ... it's always a good idea in every moment. Not just when we feel a desperate need for relief or support. We should never leave it to the point of breaking. Speaking up isn't so simple for us - I know - and there are times when speaking our pain isn't the answer. But allowing ourselves to feel good when we don't feel good is so necessary and a real game changer. Allowing for wellbeing and a feeling/sense of joy and wellness to come in. That in itself can feel empowering ... it can feel like mastery over self and over mind. It's worth the tiny effort to try to shift up our vibration/state to a slightly better state without trying to make major mental leaps. Just taking things a tiny step at a time - just to feel good. Things really don't have to get to such an acute and concentrated mental struggle ... and we need not identify with it so strongly. I am hesitant to speak on the awful negative experiences but I felt it would help paint the picture of how mental health could be 'seen' to help provide support for anyone struggling. I would really appreciate you sharing your thoughts .... much love and have a fun start to 2020 ... even if it's just a small bit of fun. It's still fun. I will be dancing in my PJ's alone in my studio whilst cub is asleep. 

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Dec 31, 201908:16
The Spoken Word Poetry Scene
Oct 28, 201921:57
Talking about SHAME with London org 'What You Saying? Poetry'.
Oct 08, 201915:42