6 Things I Learned After 1 Year Of Podcasting About Creativity

You Are Creative is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.One year in, I’m pausing to reflect on what podcasting has taught me about creativity, rest, and living like an artist in real life. In this episode, I share the themes that kept returning again and again curiosity, storytelling, beauty, identity, and the quiet truth that creativity doesn’t demand anything from us. It invites us in.We’ll talk about why you don’t need permission to be creative, how rest is part of the creative process (not a failure of it), and why your story matters even while it’s still unfolding. This is an episode for anyone feeling burned out, unsure, or gently nudged toward something more meaningful and sustainable.If you’ve ever wondered how to live more creatively without pressure, this conversation is for you.Key Takeaways:* Living like an artist is a way of seeing.* Rest is part of creativity, not its opposite.* Creativity belongs to everyone, not just professionals.About Pam Vale (host):Artist, Author, Podcast Host and Creative MentorPam is a seasoned artist and creative instructor with almost 40 years of professional experience. Inspired by her father, renowned singer Jerry Vale, she’s dedicated to redefining what creativity is.Pam has spent years as a licensing artist, writer, and creative problem-solver. But the most important thing she’s learned? Creativity isn’t something you need to earn - it’s something you already have.Her favorite work now is about helping others, especially women in midlife who think they are not creative, find their creativity.Subscribe now (for free or paid) so that you don’t miss an inspiring conversation, insightful newsletter or helpful creative tool!Click here to subscribe:You Are CreativeTravel Like an Artistwww.pamvale.comYouTubeIf this episode spoke to you, join me over on my sister Substack, (free or paid) Travel like an Artist. It’s where I share creative travel stories, resources, and interviews on seeing the world through a creative lens. Get full access to You Are Creative at pamvale.substack.com/subscribe