The Synchronicity Podcast with Nadiya Shah

SHINING ON YOUTUBE & AUTHENTIC CREATING with DABNEY of LAWLESS ASTROLOGY

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Dabney Lawless went from taking a business class to teaching at Synchronicity University in just a few years.

The episode begins with host Nadiya Shah introducing guest Dabney Lawless, celebrating her growth from a business class student to a teacher at Synchronicity University. Dabney explains her 25-year career in public relations and marketing, combined with 20 years as an astrologer, and how she transitioned to YouTube about a year and a half ago. She emphasizes that her course focuses on helping astrologers shine by creating an authentic brand, regardless of whether they have a YouTube channel. Nadiya and Dabney discuss the importance of authenticity in gaining traction online, with Dabney noting that successful astrologers are those who are true to themselves. Dabney shares her early experiences, including studying with Stephen Forrest by transcribing his talks and doing tarot readings in a club to make ends meet. She talks about taking a hiatus from astrology to focus on family and a corporate job before returning to the field. The conversation explores how astrological charts can guide business approaches, with Dabney advising people to identify what 'lights them up' in their charts. Nadiya reflects on her own journey, including starting her YouTube channel in 2008 and the challenges of building a career. They discuss the astrological significance of Jupiter moving into Leo in 2024, highlighting a time for self-expression and shining. Dabney mentions other platforms like TikTok and Substack as alternatives for astrologers. The episode concludes with details about Dabney's five-week course at Synchronicity University, covering topics like branding, networking, and creating YouTube videos. Throughout, the tone is conversational and educational, focusing on practical advice and personal stories.

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Dabney Lawless connects astrology, creative identity, and the work of finding a public voice.

Growth online is framed as a matter of alignment: noticing what a chart says about the subjects that keep pulling a person forward, then letting that recognition shape public work.

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You want an astrology conversation about finding the subject that makes your work catch fire, especially if YouTube has been hovering at the edge of your plans.

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