Kidnapped at 11?! Michael Kist’s Wild Story & Content Creation Secrets
What do you get when you mix a shocking (and oddly funny) kidnapping story with insights on becoming a full-time content creator? This episode with Michael Kist! 🎉Join us as Michael hilariously recounts being literally kidnapped at 11 years old (yes, really) and how his love for books, history, and fantasy shaped his path to success. Whether you’re a fan of epic reads, deep dives into creative careers, or just love hearing creators overshare, this episode has it all!🎙️ What We Cover:Timestamps00:00 Intro15:19 📚 How Childhood Stories Inspire Reading & Content Creation 21:07 ⚠️ The Weird, Wild Risks of Being a Creator 24:53 🔥 Juggling Passion, Burnout, and Everything in Between27:51 🎯 Why Success Isn’t Just About the Views 32:44 📏 From Short-Form to Long-Form Content: The Big Transition 37:39 💬 Handling Critics & Keeping Fans Happy (or Not)42:06 🤝 Engaging with Communities Like a Pro 49:12 💡 Negotiation 101: Knowing Your Worth as a Creator 56:00 🌟 What’s Next? Michael’s Personal & Professional Aspirations If you’re into books, reading, history, or fantasy—or want to master the art of content creation—this episode is a must-listen.📖 Love storytelling? Michael drops gems on how his love for epic tales influences his creative process.🎥 Thinking of going full-time? Hear tips on navigating audience expectations, burnout, and the ever-evolving creator economy.🛠️ Bonus laughs included.Tune in for inspiration, laughs, and the most unexpected kidnapping story ever.
You can find Michael's content here: @KistReadsBooks and around the web: https://linktr.ee/michaelkistbiz inquiries: contact.kris.and.mads@gmail.comPatreon, Tiktok, Instagram, merch, and more here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads
Kris and Mads
This is a show about stories for storytellers and story lovers, hosted by sisters Kristen and Maddie, lifelong readers and recent booktokers with a 100k+ following.
We're here for unfiltered, unhinged conversations with fellow content creators and storytellers, and we will feature the occasional rant or rave about the stories that are ripping our hearts out and putting them back together again, or maybe making us pee our pants, so long as they are telling us the truth about what it is to be human.
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