Creative Break

Episodes

1. 10

   You Are a Supercar

   Creativity isn't all about what we make. So much of what we create is what we consume. The works you read, view and hear can have a profound effect on your art, good or bad. If we think of our minds as a perfectly tuned vehicle, it's important what fuel we use to get the best results. Consider…

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   Feb 18, 2021

   20m
2. 9

   Your Creative Ritual

   When it's time to create, do you have a ritual or a process to get into the right head space? This episode discusses the personal self-care routine you can build around your creative time to ensure you come to the table, or the desk or the floor, with as much energy and momentum as possible....

   Feb 10, 2021

   22m
3. 8

   You Don't Need a Book to Belong

   So many of us feel like we will be worthy once we achieve that one thing that separates us from novice to legitimate artist. This episode explores the reasons why we seek to validate ourselves with accomplishments despite how new we may be to an art form. Instead, take your time and lean into the...

   Feb 1, 2021

   23m
4. 7

   Taking a Break from Your Creativity

   Sometimes we just need a minute... or a year away from our creative pursuits. This episode explores some of the reasons for taking a break and how we can use that time to nourish our souls and stay interactive with inspiration and outlets without burning out on the artform we love. Time heals…

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   Jan 23, 2021

   21m
5. 6

   Finding Inspiration You Can Actually Use

   Getting started can be a challenge, and many of us need inspiration to spark our initial flame of creativity. However, sometimes that inspiration can feel stagnant and formulaic. In this episode, learn the difference between Closed and Open Systems of Inspiration and how we can break the cycles…

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   Jan 17, 2021

   19m
6. 5

   Overcoming Your 1st Drafts

   Once you've made something, is it perfect in your eyes? Do you return later to revise your work and make it better through new perspectives? Many of us have our egos tied into our first drafts, believing we are only as talented as what we initially create. Give yourself permission to return to…

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   Jan 5, 2021

   24m
7. 4

   Critiquing Gracefully

   Putting your work in the world can be difficult. Everyone has experienced that unnecessarily harsh criticism (even if we didn't ask for it) and those instances can sometimes shape us as creatives. This episode outlines better methods of critique and feedback to ensure we stay kind and respectful....

   Jan 3, 2021

   26m
8. 3

   Measuring Success On Your Terms

   It can be easy to compare your work to other's, especially when social media drives how we interact with art and creativity. This episode discusses the difference between creativity online vs in person and how these differing mediums warp our expectations. We can sometimes feel small when…

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   Jan 2, 2021

   23m
9. 2

   You are Not the Imposter: Imposter Syndrome and Allowing Yourself to Belong

   We all feel a little out of our league once in a while. Imposter Syndrome, the sense of feeling like a faker or someone who doesn't belong because you don't have the credentials, plagues many of us. Sometimes at work, sometimes socially, but especially when we try to tap into our creativity.…

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   Dec 31, 2020

   20m
10. 1

    Authenticity & Resilience

    Welcome to your Creative Break. In this first episode I discuss the three questions to ask yourself when creating something that will help you cope with any unwanted feedback. Being vulnerable through your art is terrifying, but it doesn't have to be. Answer these for yourself and you will quiet...

    Dec 30, 2020

    21m