Thursday Jun 13, 2024

Racism, Anti-Semitism, & The Failure of a Moral Compass: EP 14

Talia Carner, a successful author and activist, joins Josh "Abbandonato" Tomeoni and the Derelict Podcast to discuss redefining success and failure. Check her out at https://taliacarner.com. Talia shares her personal definition of success, which is not necessarily tied to money but to satisfaction. She talks about her career transition from marketing and advertising to writing, and how she found fulfillment in telling stories and making a positive impact on people's lives. Talia emphasizes the importance of research and learning from failures and shares her experiences of self-publishing and getting laws passed based on her books. She challenges the conventional notion of success and highlights the significance of making a difference in the world. In this conversation, Talia Carner discusses the power of individuals to bring about change and redefine success. She shares her own journey as a novelist and the challenges she faced in getting her books published. Talia emphasizes the importance of finding fulfillment in one's career and not just chasing external definitions of success. The conversation also touches on the topics of anti-Semitism and the moral compass of society. Overall, the conversation encourages listeners to embrace their unique stories, follow their moral compass, and make a positive impact in the world. Listen in and let us know what you think!

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Resources

Talia Carner’s Website: https://taliacarner.com

“The Boy with the Star Tattoo” Talia Carner: https://amzn.to/3R3uLUZ

Chapters:

00:00 Redefining Success: Beyond Money and Fame

04:17 From Marketing to Writing: A Career Transition

15:08 The Importance of Research and Learning from Failures

31:38 Challenging Societal Norms: Redefining Success

33:57 The Power of Individuals to Bring About Change

35:24 Redefining Success: Finding Fulfillment in Your Career

41:40 The Impact of Anti-Semitism on Jewish Novelists