Meg Hamand Meg Hamand has had a heart for storytelling since her first poem was published in an anthology in elementary school. Since then, she’s been published in multiple print and online publications, and her debut novel is the award-winning Diamonds in Auschwitz, which simultaneously tells two stories of love, survival, and hope during World… Continue reading Confronting Uncomfortable History with Meg Hamand
So many of us struggle with procrastination. There are many causes of procrastination—fear of failure, fear of success, perfectionism, comparison, exhaustion, and overwhelm, just to name a few. We often need rest, but procrastination isn't the same--and tends to your inner critic, while eroding your motivation and productivity. If watching your kids build a pillow… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #116: Procrastination Is the Illusion of Rest
Is multitasking real? Possible? It depends on your definition, but I'd rather talk about how the attempt affects us—why we feel so pushed to do it, and what's the price we pay? I'm sharing my thoughts in this short episode. If watching your kids build a pillow fort makes you wonder where the heck that… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #115: The Myth of Multitasking
Tony Stewart Tony Stewart has made award-winning films for college and universities, written acclaimed software, and now has written his first book. That book, Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy while Grieving, tells the story of Tony and his late wife, painter Lynn Kotula, as they navigate her Stage IV… Continue reading How Creativity Helps You Heal: A Memoirist’s Journey with Tony Stewart
It can be one of the hardest things to convince ourselves to do when the voices of doubt, self-judgment, and perfectionism are up to their old tricks, but it really is important to take action, not just think about it. I'll tell you why—and how—in this short episode. If watching your kids build a pillow… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #114: Take Action
Will Brooks Will Brooks is a freelance artist and designer who mostly works with licensed properties, especially Doctor Who. For five years, Will was the in-house ‘photo’ artist for Titan Comics’ Doctor Who ranges, providing more than 160 covers. He’s also produced artwork for Big Finish Productions and the Doctor Who Experience, and was the… Continue reading The Power of Saying “Yes” with Will Brooks
You've probably heard someone describe a performance as "electric," or "electrifying," and may even have used that term yourself. But how does that kind of performance happen, and what does it have to tell you about your creative practice? I'll tell you in this short episode. If watching your kids build a pillow fort makes… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #113: The Electricity of Aliveness
Richard Wilmore My guest this week is Richard Wilmore, the host and executive producer of the wildly successful daily talk and variety series Make Your Day Richer TV. From 2016 to 2022, he hosted the award-winning The Richard Wilmore Show. He also co-hosts the Wolf Media Fest podcast. Behind the scenes, Richard helps numerous podcasts… Continue reading Making TV Magic from Scratch with Richard Wilmore
All those little things you think are weird about you? They're the things that make you unique. That make you stand out. It's time you embrace your weird instead of running from it. I'll tell you why in this short episode. If you’re tired of waiting for “someday”—which is NOT a day of the week—to… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #112: Embrace Your Weird
There's a pervasive notion out in the world that art requires suffering, that suffering for it makes you more noble...etc. etc. etc. If you've fallen prey to this belief, you can relax: I'm about to tell you why it's nonsense. Suffering is optional. If you’re tired of waiting for “someday”—which is NOT a day of… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #111: Suffering Is Optional
