Elle Jaye Elle Jaye supports powerful and resilient working moms who want to put an end to the power struggles with their child, so they become a strong team instead of adversaries. The working moms realize they are women first, and mothering is another job they do. By disrupting this mindset, the women step into… Continue reading Working Moms, Power Struggles, and Creative Liberation with Elle Jaye
In the wild, chaotic world of 2025, we tend to think we have to pay attention to EVERYTHING. Here's why you might want to challenge that belief and ignore it instead. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could you leave a review? It's really easy, and it helps… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #109: Ignore It
Lizzie Hopley Actress and writer Lizzie Hopley was born in Liverpool and trained at RADA. As an actress, she has worked for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Globe Theatre and recent screen work includes Black Doves and upcoming feature film Fackham Hall. As a writer, her radio sitcom Green won Pozzitive TV’s Funny Dot… Continue reading Imagination, Inspiration, and Creative Resilience with Lizzie Hopley
You've almost certainly heard the advice to "Fake it till you make it." It's good advice—some of the time. We don't talk about when it's best to avoid it, and that's what I'm talking about in this very short episode. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #108: Fake It Till You Make It
Pep Talk logo Here's a super-short story: something a friend said to me once that's stuck with me, and why I think it might help you keep some needed perspective on yourself and your creative efforts. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could you leave a review? It's… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #105: 16 and Faking It
Jocelyn Hastie Jocelyn Hastie spent 30 years as an accountant before the combination of a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and a sudden job loss forced a radical turn, leading her to work full-time with horses as a way to foster leadership skills and personal growth. She joins me to talk about why it’s not fair… Continue reading Harnessing Nature’s Wisdom with Jocelyn Hastie
It's counterintuitive, but sometimes limitations are your best friend, especially when you're doing something creative. I explain why in this super-short episode. Listen to my conversation with Nick Morrison here. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could you leave a review? It's really easy, and it helps SO… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #104: Limitations
Josh Mendoza My guest today is Josh Mendoza, an award-winning filmmaker known for his post-apocalyptic feature film, What Still Remains. His debut novel, Shadow of the Eternal Watcher, which combines sci-if and film noir, was released in January. Josh joins me to talk about his start in creative writing and his move into film, the… Continue reading Building Worlds on Page and Screen with Josh Mendoza
Building on my conversation with Amber Petty last week: I look at how and why you should give yourself credit for accomplishments in this short episode. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could you leave a review? It's really easy, and it helps SO much. Thanks! Join my… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #103: Celebrate Your Wins
Amber Petty Amber Petty helps creatives get bylines and build audiences. She's written for the New York Times, Parade, Bustle, and others, and her clients have been published in outlets like the New Yorker, Washington Post, New York Times and many more. Amber talks with me about how she moved from teaching singing to teaching… Continue reading Navigating Feedback and Building Creative Confidence with Amber Petty
