Ink Speak with Maverick Malone

56. "Pep Talk From An Angel" - Listen When…You Feel Disconnected, Unworthy, or Hopeless

Today's episode is a Listen When minisode in a series of sound bytes, of (what I hope will be) inspirational and motivational poetic mini-speeches or spoken word pieces set to music for helpful, hopeful reminders. Reach for these episodes when you need them. This one is "Pep Talk From An Angel", something that I wrote in one fell swoop last summer at the beach when I was struggling with self worth, self love, and connection. I felt distant from myself and the way in which I was perceiving myself in that phase of my life was heavily distorted. When I wrote/channeled this, it brought tears to my eyes because it felt like a hug and a pep talk from whoever is on the other side of this life, looking out for me. And I hope it will do the same for you - but I encourage you to listen from the point of view OF YOU. Listen to this as if your OWN spirit, your OWN self, your OWN guardian angel or loved one there on the other side is lifting you to your feet, sheltering you in their wings, and helping you to reminder who you are. It's love, speaking directly to you. Want to stay tuned to the Maviverse 211.8FM? Follow me on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally I'm Here,⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://maverickmalone.substack.com/] my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.maverickmalone.com]⁠ [http://maverickmalone.com]maverickmalone.com [http://maverickmalone.com]⁠ [http://maverickmalone.com]⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.maverickmalone.com] or on Instagram (for now) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ma [https://www.instagram.com/mavmalone/]

55. "Way I See It" - Failure is Success, Part II: How Failure in Publishing Birthed a Growth Mindset and My Top 5 Methods to Help You Build Yours

In this expansion of Episode 54 Failure is Success Part I, I take you with me as I Goldilocks my way through my various publishing experiences, trying and "failing" as I searched for the right fit for my books, and how I discovered that every so-called failure was actually refining me and leading me to sovereignty with Tempest Press & Tempest Studio. We'll explore how setbacks in business can become catalysts for reinvention, the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, and why we can never see the full story at the beginning. I share how each “failed” opportunity clarified my needs, sharpened my skills, and ultimately led me to create something fully my own. Plus, I break down the top 5 actionable methods I personally used to build a growth mindset, cultivate resilience, and turn life’s contrast into gold. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by failure, rejection, or things not going according to plan, this episode will help you reframe setbacks as redirection and start using every experience for you instead of against you. Want to stay tuned to the Maviverse 211.8FM? Follow me on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠Mentally I'm Here,⁠⁠⁠ [https://maverickmalone.substack.com/] my website ⁠⁠ [https://www.maverickmalone.com]maverickmalone.com [http://maverickmalone.com]⁠⁠ [https://www.maverickmalone.com] or on Instagram (for now) - ⁠⁠⁠@mavmalone⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mavmalone/].

54. "Master Potter" - Failure is Success, Part I: How to turn losses into wins & the magic of contrast

What if nothing was ever truly a failure? In this episode, I explore the idea that failure is not something fixed but something we ourselves define. And if we’re the ones defining it...we can also choose to redefine it. I share a personal story of something that happened at a bookstore, something a past version of me would have judged as failure. But instead, it became a growth moment of self compassion and a win by a new definition. This episode is a psychological and reflective deep dive into belief systems, the power of choice, and the stories we’ve inherited about success, failure and worth. We’ll explore what it means to: * expand your definition of failure and success * see choice itself as a win * and get curious about whether your beliefs are truly yours When you bring awareness to what was once unconscious, you gain the power to shift it. This is Part I—Part II will move into business, publishing, and tangible ways to rewrite the beliefs that shape your reality. Want to stay tuned to the Maviverse 211.8FM? Catch me on Substack at ⁠Mentally I'm Here,⁠ [https://maverickmalone.substack.com/] my website maverickmalone.com [https://www.maverickmalone.com] or on Instagram (for now) - ⁠@mavmalone⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mavmalone/].

53. “Inevitable Magic” - SEASON 3 PREMIERE! // Why I Disappeared & the New Beginning We're In

I ghosted social media for months, but I couldn't stay away forever. In this season 3 premiere, I’m sitting in my backyard with an iced coffee, talking to you the way I would like two friends catching up after months apart. This episode is a laundry list of so many things I haven't said. It's where I've been and what's happened in the in-between, in all its messy, unraveling, void glory. And yet through so many changes, shifts and endings, I found unexpected magic along the way. In this episode, we move through endings and beginnings together, both in my life and in the world around us. I talk about where I’ve been, what the “spiritual void” actually feels like, and why it’s not something to fear, but something that completely reshapes you. We get into perspective, hope, 2026 as the Age of Discernment, and why so many of us have felt unseen or out of place lately. I also share something I’ve been holding onto for years, including a first (cinematic!) glimpse into my third book, From August to Aquarius. This is not a polished episode. It's just me, sitting in my backyard, recording straight from my iPhone (clinking iced coffee & singing birds included). It’s real and raw, and these are my favorite kinds of episodes to record because of what I intend: to invite you into my world and to really connect. If you’ve been moving through change, feeling a little lost, or just missing a place where you can take a beat & breathe for a minute, this is the place, my friend. Welcome. Want to stay tuned to the Maviverse 211.8FM? Catch me on Substack at Mentally I'm Here [https://maverickmalone.substack.com/] or on Instagram (for now) - @mavmalone [https://www.instagram.com/mavmalone/]. If you're curious about preordering From August to Aquarius, you can do so here. [https://tally.so/r/pbG9LB]

52. Intermission: “The Art of Standing Still” – on the Attention Economy & Social Media Burnout

I’m still on hiatus but this felt necessary. This intermission episode explores how social media and the attention economy have subtly trained us to equate metrics with meaning, output with worth, and visibility with existence, often without us realizing it. Over time, this conditioning leads to social media burnout, digital fatigue, and a constant pressure to perform. This is a think-piece episode and an invitation to slow down and examine why we create, why we post, and who benefits from our constant production and performance. We’ll question: * Why we feel pressured to constantly create and perform * How productivity became proof of relevance * Who actually profits from our attention and exhaustion As we approach a tipping point in the attention economy and the emergence of a new paradigm, discernment, self-inquiry, and self-awareness are more important than ever. They’re how we protect our energy, reclaim our agency, and choose consciously rather than reactively. This episode invites you to reclaim your attention, step out of fear-based loops, and return to something more intentional, grounded, and human. If you’ve been feeling: * Drained by social media but unsure why * Tired of being marketed to at every turn * Pressure to stay visible just to stay relevant * A quiet sense that something about all of this feels off …this episode is for you. You can check out the substack article I referenced here - "You are not your Output & You Don’t Owe Substack or Social Media Anything" [https://maverickmalone.substack.com/p/you-are-not-your-output-and-you-dont]