Episode Details

SoulPancake is an entertainment company with a mission to make the world a better place. How? By creating content that explores meaningful topics with integrity, heart + humor.

You've likely seen some of their viral hits (that have amassed nearly one billion views!) like Kid President, Tell My Story + My Last Days.

Shabnam Mogharabi, co-founder, shares the best tips she's discovered while curating the signature SoulPancake content for 10 years.

SHOW NOTES

• It doesn't matter what you do, just try to be of service to the world.
• Take it offline: Use relationships formed online to initiate offline experiences in order to build deeper connections.
• Be present: The internet makes us feel more connected but, we're forgetting to actually show up in a real way for others outside of social media.
• Counteract negativity by embracing joy:
  1. Build a practice: Shift your brain to reinforce positive reactions.
  2. Express gratitude: Regularly expressing gratitude for others, without any strings attached, has a profound impact on our own happiness.
  3. Be vulnerable: Vulnerably builds deep, meaningful relationships and creating a critical a sense of belonging, ultimately combating loneliness.
• Build deep relationships to create your community:
  1. Give non-romantic + romantic relationships a similar level of care + attention.
  2. Make a consistent habit of connecting with others.
     • Create simple touch-points to build relationships (ex: texting emojis once a week)
     • Make mental notes that can trigger you to touch-base with others
• SoulPancake's co-creator actor Rainn Wilson, and Shabnam built SoulPancake as a positive space to counteract the negative news cycle.
• My main takeaways:
  • Social media is changing the way we show up for others. It can elevate, but should not, replace our interactions with others.
  • Break down walls that divide us: Shabnam's father hosts a weekly open house of worship to build community and unity across religions.
• Watch SoulPancake's viral hits like Kid President, Tell My Story, My Last Days and others on YouTube.
• I wrote a Monday Motivation essay about Susan sitting shiva with her friend. Read it here.
• For more ways to create belonging through building a community, listen to our guest Radha Agrawal on ep. #98 of the Live Inspired Podcast.

SHABNAM MOGHARABI'S LIVE INSPIRED 7

1. What is the best book you've ever read? Pride