Stop juggling. Start PARALLELING.

Entrepreneur, community‑builder and podcast host Mark Cleveland takes the Creative Mornings stage to share why the future belongs to parallel thinkers—people who let multiple passions run side‑by‑side so each fuels the next.

Whether you’re a founder with five side projects, an artist‑parent, or a multipotentialite who refuses to “pick a lane,” this 15‑minute talk will give you:

• A new definition of success (alignment, not hustle)
• Real‑life examples from the Parallel Entrepreneur Network
• A 60‑second guided reflection you can do right now
• Practical prompts to weave business, art, family and growth into one powerful tapestry

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro — What “parallel” really means
00:01:55 The origin of The Parallel Entrepreneur project
00:04:17 Case study: Caitlin MacGregor’s aligned life
00:07:08 Insight: The power of slowing down
00:09:40 When stillness feeds creativity
00:11:32 Paralleling vs. Pivoting
00:13:05 Guided reflection exercise
00:14:40 Final invitation + takeaways

Join the community:
https://ParallelEntrepreneur.com/

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https://www.youtube.com/@ParallelEntrepreneur?sub_confirmation=1

Key Quotes
“Success isn’t in speeding up; it’s in letting every lane of your life feed the others.”
“When who you are shows up in everything you do, stress becomes spaciousness.”

Connect with Mark
• Twitter – https://twitter.com/MarkCleveland
• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark‑cleveland/
• Podcast – https://parallelentrepreneur.com/podcast

Connect with Creative Mornings
https://creativemornings.com/

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