Trading Suits for Clown Shoes: The Life-altering Adventure of a Lawyer-turned-Clown

Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth

Ever visualized a journey from the courtroom to the circus? Our guest, Robert Markowitz, did just that! This episode revolves around Robert's phenomenal transition from a lawyer to a clown and the wisdom he gathered along the way.
Belinda dives into Robert's journey. His incredible knack for engaging his audience and the spontaneity that his performances bring touches children and parents alike. He opens up about his experiences with ADHD and how it's been a double-edged sword for him. Don’t miss the tale of Robert's most memorable performance and how his ability to focus has helped him manage disruptions during performances. Robert’s journey is not just about changing careers but also about his adventures in music and writing, including his popular New York Times personal essays and children's music albums.
In the final segment, we delve into the significance of nurturing relationships and consistency in building an online presence. This episode is a testament to the courage it takes to walk an unconventional career path and redefine success. Robert's insights from his book, 'Clown Shoes', will inspire anyone contemplating a career change. So, join us and get ready to be inspired by Robert's unique career voyage and get a fresh perspective on success!
along the way.
(0:00:00) - "From Lawyer to Clown Robert Markowitz is a musician, attorney, clown, writer, and teacher who left law to pursue his passions and experience joy as a party clown.
(0:09:48) - Spontaneity, Superpowers, and Engaging Audiences Robert Markowitz's special superpower, ADHD, memorable performance, and focus are discussed.
(0:19:22) - Creating Relationships and Nurturing Engagement Relationships, consistency, adjusting to new marketing, anonymity, and nurturing relationships are key to success online.
(0:30:34) - Changing Perspectives and Career Transitions Robert Markowitz shares advice on career change and discusses his book, Clown Shoes, while playing music and giving book talks.
(0:36:23) - Writing a Book's Value and Impact
How To Connect with Robert:
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TikTok - TikTok.com/@clownshoesnovel
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-markowitz-1b955817/
Threads - https://www.threads.net/@robert.markowitz.77
How to Connect with Belinda:
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
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Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com