Appreciation is one of the more powerful tools in the creativity toolbox, and it helps in the rest of life, too! Hear why you should give it a try, and join me in an annual appreciation exercise that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits and those of everyone you care about. Want more help? Check out […]
A bonus holiday pep talk, short and sweet: It’s okay to rest! In fact, I highly encourage it. And I’m telling you why in under three minutes. Want more help? Check out my Creative Tune-Up, which is full of my favorite coaching tools to help you get unstuck. I really, really, really do want to […]
How often do you say, “I don’t know?” And what happens when you do? None of us knows everything, but we all know more than we think we do, so let’s look at what happens when we say these three words. Want more help? Check out my Creative Tune-Up, which is full of my favorite […]
Tara Thieleke’s art roots go back to her childhood, where two of her art teachers planted the seeds not only of the importance of art, but also of what kind of person she wanted to be. She’s been actively making and sharing art ever since, even though her path to school teaching took a few […]
Last week, I encouraged you to ask for the things you want, because it makes such a huge difference in the quality of your life and the experiences that are open to you. This week, I’m talking about the courage it takes to do that, because it sure can be daunting. Embarking on any creative […]
A bonus holiday pep talk about a simple tool that can make your life SO much better. ASK. Yup, that’s it. It’s simple, but not always easy, but the benefits are totally worth it. I’m sharing how it’s helped me and why you should step out of your comfort zone to ask more often, too. […]
Have you ever been in a state of flow? I’ll bet you’ve been under pressure. What’s the difference between these two states? They can be easily confused, so I’m here this week to share some thoughts on the critical differences between flow and pressure (and a few overlaps!). Want more help? Check out my Creative […]
Kate Chapman knew at a young age that Broadway was “the answer” to where she wanted to be. She made it, though it wasn’t easy, with performances ranging from Les Mis to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. In the last decades she’s become more and more interested in helping others with their health, via both […]
We’ve talked before about comparison, perfectionism, and self-rejection, but the conversation is not complete without reflecting on the fact that not everyone is your audience. Finding your audience is an aspect of the creative process that can easily be de-prioritized or even ignored. Here’s why you want to make sure you very carefully consider it. […]
My guest this week is Madeleine Holly-Rosing, creator of the Boston Metaphysical Society series. Since beginning that series, Madeleine has created graphic novels, novels short stories, a coloring book, and is currently working an audio drama. Oh, and she’s run NINE Kickstarters and has literally written the book on the subject: Kickstarter for the Independent […]