{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65ea7cce176cc40016d85400/6615de9a67103f00172566c6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Cheval: Finding Peace & Remaining Hopeful While Being Forced to Start Over","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65ea7cce176cc40016d85400/1712704196256-d255622d65fe2ef2948cd750d9fbb76d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Cheval is not only an amazing fashion designer and entrepreneur, but she is the founder of the nonprofit <em>A Girl You Might Know</em>, dedicated to sharing powerful lessons for understanding and negotiating contracts in the workplace. Cheval is a fierce and resilient creative leader and she has so much insight to share as she has lived through a contract dispute in the age of social media that resulted in her being denied access to not only her personal Instagram, but to her own given name. In this episode, she emphasizes the importance of finding inner peace and protecting oneself while pursuing a creative career. Cheval encourages others to learn from her experiences and establish clear boundaries in contracts. She also discusses the importance of forgiveness, gratitude, and faith in overcoming challenges. Cheval’s story serves as inspiration for young entrepreneurs and creatives, reminding them to stay enthusiastic, hopeful and to believe in themselves.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Find inner peace and protect yourself while pursuing a creative career.</li><li>Establish clear boundaries and ask important questions when signing contracts.</li><li>Learn from the experiences of others to avoid common mistakes.</li><li>Stay enthusiastic and believe in yourself, even in the face of setbacks.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>01:10 Impact of Cheval's Story</p><p>03:12 The Challenges of a Creative Career</p><p>04:08 Finding Inner Peace</p><p>05:48 Starting Over and Pursuing a New Venture</p><p>06:24 The Decision to Sign a Contract</p><p>08:39 Lessons Learned from Cheval's Experience</p><p>09:37 Embracing the Good and the Bad</p><p>11:51 Navigating the Landmines for Creatives</p><p>14:58 Processing and Sharing the Journey</p><p>16:27 Being Selective in Sharing on Social Media</p><p>22:26 Current Situation and Legal Proceedings</p><p>24:27 Starting a New Venture with Cheval</p><p>27:30 Returning to Basics and Finding Inspiration</p><p>29:58 The Importance of Not Underestimating Yourself</p><p>30:34 Approaching Business with Clarity and Boundaries</p><p>35:54 Leading with Grace, Love, and Gratitude</p><p>39:20 Advice for Overcoming Roadblocks</p>","author_name":"Julia Rae"}