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Creativity: Uncovered
by Abigail Gatling
Everyone has creativity inside them, however, some find it easier to uncover than others.Even the most inspired can find themselves with a creative block when a deadline looms. Because, being creative, or having fresh ideas, on demand, day after day, is tough!Creativity: Uncovered explores how different people, across a range of industries, successfully unlock, unleash and inspire their creativity.Uncovering the secrets to idea generation, lateral thinking, inventiveness and design, this podcast will give you tried and tested ways to summon creativity the next time you need it. You will walk away with new ways of building creative habits, solving problems and making a dent in your corner of the world.Creativity: Uncovered is hosted by Abi Gatling from Crisp Communications.For more information, head to www.crispcomms.co/podcastCreativity: Uncovered is a registered Trademark of Abigail Gatling and Crisp Communications.
Episodes
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Why I Bought a Marble Run (and You Should Too)
Feeling like your creative spark has fizzled out? It can seem like a huge, intimidating challenge to get it back. But what if you shifted your focus from chasing creativity to just having some fun? In this solo episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling shares how buying a marble run recently...
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What happens to craft in a world that prizes speed and automation?
Faster. Cheaper. More efficient. That's the mantra driving much of our world today - but should it apply to creativity? In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling speaks with Jesse Feister, Executive Director of Webby Media Group, to explore what happens to creativity and craft in a...
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Dawn Dusk: Exploring grief, creativity and artistic vision
What happens when the subject of your art is also an artist? In this layered episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling speaks with filmmakers Jason and Blue Gerber about their new feature-length documentary, Dawn Dusk. The film follows designer Chellie Look as she navigates grief, creativity,...
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How to have a healthy relationship with your art
What does a healthy relationship with your creativity look like? And how do you go about achieving this? In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, musician Chris Baker joins Abi Gatling to discuss how he reconnected with his authentic self as an artist, found his own voice and now uses this to...
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What If Virtual Reality Was More Than Just Gaming?
When you hear "virtual reality," do you think of gaming headsets and rollercoaster simulations? So did Abi Gatling - until she met Benjamin Breitenstein from Composit Design. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Benjamin reveals how VR is being used far beyond the gaming world to solve...
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Are You and the Robot Working Together?
The other day, I had a beautiful moment with my niece, Molly. And it ended up being a perfect little lesson about creativity, curiosity, and seeing the world with fresh eyes. Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about: How kids can give you a fresh perspective How to get off…
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When Everything Changes, Can Creativity Keep Up?
Have you ever heard the saying, "the only constant in life is change"? It's a reminder that transformation touches everything - including our creativity. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling speaks with singer-songwriter turned author Leigh Hardingham about embracing change and...
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Creativity: The future of work
Creativity has regularly featured in the top 10 key skills required for the workplace, yet most people still say and feel that they aren't creative. What does this mean for the future of work, and how can we fix it? HR Consultant Karen Kirton joins the Creativity: Uncovered podcast to discuss…
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How to Challenge the Standard
In many industries, creativity is seen as a challenge, rocking the boat, and a threat to the safety of doing things how they were "always done". But without challenging the status quo, how can industries evolve? Enter Nathan Fradley, a passionate Financial Adviser who has set out to challenge the...
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Curiosity, creativity and resilience in kids
Ever find yourself talking about how different childhood feels these days? From resilience to creativity, many of us wonder what's changed — and what we can do to support the next generation. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, I'm joined by Gavin McCormack, award-winning educator and...
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Art Therapy Is Not Just About Art
Ever thought holistic art therapy was just about making art? It's actually so much more. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, holistic art therapist Lisa Cooke joins us to explore how art therapy goes beyond the art itself, tapping into creative expression to support healing, manage anxiety,...
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Cutting the Ham
Have you ever done something a certain way just because "that's how it's always been done"? In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling dives into the story of a ham — and a family tradition that makes us rethink our creative routines. Abi explores how habits can both fuel and limit our...
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Coming Up Roses: How Becoming a Mother Helped Reclaim My Creativity
If you're told enough times that you're not creative, you're going to start believing that. That's what happened to Kelsey McCormick, until she went on maternity leave when her son was born, and she couldn't bear the thought of going back to her previous job. Kelsey shares how she started to...
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What is the link between financial advice and creativity?
You may be scratching your head, wondering what the link is between financial advice, client experience and creativity. Well, the answer is Verse Wealth. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, CEO of Verse Wealth, Corey Wastle joins me to discuss how building and running a business is a…
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How I defined my crooner hip-hop style
In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, I speak with Jacob Marquez, AKA J. Henry, a data scientist and crooner hip hop artist. We discuss how he redefined the bounds of hip hop to fit his authentic style and sense of self. Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about: How Jacob...
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A cross-stitch in time, saves nine
From hobby, to Etsy side hustle, to full-fledged business. That is the journey Elise Ross has travelled with her passion, cross stitch. Born from seeing a gap in the market, Elise set about bringing cross stitch into the 21st century by designing modern patterns, kits and guides for the "new...
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Let it out: How to unlock your creativity
Gregg Stewart was always a creative person, but it wasn't until his father's passing that he truly understood his passion; to help people live a more creative life. Now Gregg has written a guide on why and how people can embrace creativity in his new book "LET IT OUT: Unlocking Creativity to…
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Why Do We Differentiate Between Art and Craft?
In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, we dive into the long-standing debate: What is the difference between art and craft? Abi Gatling examines why distinguishing between the two is not only unnecessary but can also be a form of gatekeeping that discourages creativity. We discuss: Traditional...
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Have You Heard of Graffiti Poetry?
Can graffiti be deep and meaningful and beautiful? Or is it always a public nuisance? In this episode, I found out that not all graffiti is equal. I spoke with graffiti poet Leslie Reed about why she uses public spaces as her canvas, how she gets inspired and the public perception of her poetry....
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A near-death experience helped me reclaim my creativity
A near-death experience completely transformed Willow's relationship with creativity. It gave her permission to lean into her inner artist, started her on a journey to explore her musicality and led her to spend one month in seclusion in the woods. Tune in to hear about: Play and creativity as a...
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Living on the B Side: Exploring the Positive Impact of Music
For Birgit Livesey, music is more than just a pastime—it's a guiding force in her life. Though she doesn't play music, she immerses herself in it, dissecting its nuances and using it to inform her decisions. Birgit is dedicated to sharing how music can positively impact people's lives. In this...
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Lean into the journey: My career transformation
You never know where your creative journey will take you, but it pays to lean in. My guest, Ally Murphy, believed her creative career had ended at age 20 after facing numerous acting rejections. Low on confidence and craving change, Ally pivoted to become a flight attendant. Fourteen years later…
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If Goldilocks were an abstract artist
Carol MacConnell's artistic journey is reminiscent of the old Goldilocks' tale. As a professional artist, Carol experimented with various styles before discovering the one that resonated perfectly with her. Now thriving as a large-scale abstract artist, Carol reveals how following her heart led…
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Unexpected Benefits of Podcasting: My Journey with Creativity: Uncovered
Creativity: Uncovered is celebrating its first birthday! One year in, I reflect on and share the unexpected benefits of hosting the Creativity: Uncovered podcast. Discover how podcasting has re-energised my creativity, connected me with a global network, and inspired listeners to rediscover their...
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Creativity Killer: Not Having Boundaries
From hostile work environments to burnout to boundary-ignoring clients, Rowena Preddy has experienced it all. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, branding specialist Rowena discusses how her relationship with creativity has been tested throughout her career, why achieving balance is…
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How to Navigate the Ebbs and Flows of Creativity
Creativity, by nature, is continually evolving. Your relationship with creativity, your goals and your desire for creativity changes throughout your life. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, singer/songwriter Naomi Crain shares how her relationship with music has changed throughout her…
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Creativity saved my life
When things aren't going so well in your life, it can be easy to fall into a funk and get down. It is less easy, however, to reframe your situation and take the positive out of it. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Lauren Hackney shares her story of how at the lowest point in her life…
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How Do You Niche When You Love Everything Creative?
When you run a business, especially as a creative, there is pressure to niche down. That is, you need to have a specific area, style or client base that you exclusively deal with. But how do you niche when you're an all-rounder, or have many different interests? I asked Brand Strategist and...
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Allowing Yourself to Play
In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, I speak with my husband Michael Back about play, imagination and giving yourself permission to be creative. Michael was a really creative kid, but somewhere along the line he felt pressured to become more serious and focus on a "real job". Next minute he...
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Navigating the Feedback Minefield: Staying Grounded in Your Creative Journey
In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, I delve into the often-overlooked aspect of creativity: handling feedback. I unpack the importance of being prepared for feedback throughout the creative process, so that you can be sustainable in your creativity. Tune in to hear about my personal...
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When Creativity Strikes in an Inconvenient Moment
Lauren Spangler's biggest creative boom came when she had LESS time than ever. But even though the timing was a little off, she was able to use this experience to redefine her relationship with her creative side. After facing creative burnout, Lauren pivoted her career from being a musician and...
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Landscape Artistry + Lifestyle Design
With a career spanning 40+ years, Steve Griggs has certainly refined his creative process. As New York's premier landscape designer, Steve flexes his creativity and imagination every day to deliver beautiful, functional and livable spaces for his clients. Steve joins me on Creativity: Uncovered…
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How to Change Your Career to Better Serve Your Creative Self
Why is it that when life gets tough, we turn to creativity? In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, I am joined by Amber Byers, an attorney who re-found her love of writing after being made redundant. Now Amber is an award-winning author, editor and head judge of the Tadpole Press 100-Word...
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Balancing Goals, Burnout & Naysayers
Rebecca Noel Ati is ambitious, curious and is determined to achieve her goals. In fact, she ticked off her goal to be a writer at age 14, when she wrote, illustrated and self-published her first book. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Rebecca shares her story of balancing her personal and...
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Exploring the World of Branded Podcasts
Have you ever heard of a "branded podcast"? Angela Hollowell did so well with her own podcast Honey & Hustle, she was approached to create a paid, branded podcast for Castos. In this episode I pick Angela's brains about the differences between a personal podcast and a branded podcast, and her...
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The 3 Types of Creativity; Which One Suits You?
What if I told you that everyone has at least one type of creativity waiting to be unleashed within them? I know that you do, but perhaps you just haven't realised it yet! In this episode I aim to help you discover and understand the untapped potential of your creativity by exploring three...
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Life is a Map
Maps usually depict places, their physical features, cities, roads, topography… But, for my guest Sonja Bajic, her maps capture so much more. Her hand drawn maps immortalise your experience, feelings, perspective and memories of a place. And, for Sonja, it's not just about places; everything can…
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Sustaining Creativity & Battling Burnout
Being creative seems like such a fun, adventurous and freeing experience. And it is, until… it's not. When you have to be creative on demand, you can experience burnout… So how can you tackle this and get your zest back? Mari Reisberg, is a therapist, performer, creativity and innovation coach…
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Mission (Not)Impossible: Inspiring Creativity in Others
Some people have so much creativity in them, it can't help but come out in so many different ways. And often, these people also seem to have a calling to help others bring out their creative self. My guest, Karen DeLoach, is on a mission to teach and stir up the creativity in others for their...
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Using Enneagram to Find Your Creative Self
If you think that you have creativity inside of you, but just don't know how to tap into it, this episode of Creativity: Uncovered is for you. Samantha Mackay is a personal development and Enneagram focused on helping people tap into and express their true creative selves. As someone with a long...
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How to Squeeze More Enjoyment into Your Routine
"I love doing that, but I just don't have time for it' How many times have you heard people say this? This saying is why the things we love doing, like being creative, can get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list, in favour of life-admin, chores or just general adulting. In this episode of...
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Recreational Maths is Fun (and Creative!)
Creativity and maths have never been two words that I have put together… until now. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, I chatted with data scientist Noah Healy, who is a recreational mathematician in his spare time. He shared with me how maths is one of the most creative acts out there…
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Hearts Need Art - Creativity in Healthcare
Imagine being in hospital for an extended period of time. Or, knowing that due to your condition, you may never leave hospital again. Sounds grim, right? But it doesn't have to be. Enter: Richard Wilmore and Hearts Need Art. This not-for-profit organisation brings creatives into hospitals to…
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Yes, You Should Start Doodling Again!
Who here has absentmindedly drawn or doodled while they are on the phone, in a meeting or elsewhere? If that was you, you are going to find today's chat really interesting. Because all of that doodling was not in vain. In this episode, Ashton Rodenhiser, a professional doodler, joins me to…
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Dreaming Through Creative Blocks
Do you ever remember your dreams? Or, how about what you think about when you meditate? Paying attention to what you think about during a dream-like state could be the key to unlocking your creativity and pushing through your creative blocks. My guest this episode, Megan Mary, is a dreamworker…
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How to Find Your Creativity Again
How can you get back into creativity after a long period without it? My guest this episode is Kimberly Lahodny, a performance artist and screenwriter, who has lived this experience a number of times. Moving states, motherhood, career changes, all have had an impact on her creativity and she found...
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Wait, am I creative?
Do you know the feeling when you realise that something you've been searching for has been right there in front of you all the time? For Erika Ng, this was the case with her creativity. Her introduction to me literally said "I wasn't a creative person until…", but in our chat during this episode…
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My Grandma's Buttons
In this episode, I speak about my Grandma's buttons. For most people my packet of buttons would just be that: a packet of buttons. However, for me, this packet means so much more than that. These buttons were given to me by my Grandma over in Ireland, and are a source of inspiration for me, and...
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Why is Earning Money From Creativity Bad?
Should we put to bed the concept of the "starving artist"? I mean, why is making money from your craft seen as a bad thing? In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, I discuss the double-edged sword of popularity with podcaster Alice-Rose Lucchetti. We chat about Taylor Swift, what it means to be…
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"Side Quests" Are The New Side Hustle
Jacinta Dietrich is a self-confessed slashie - she is a neurodivergent and bisexual writer / editor / podcaster based in Naarm, Melbourne. She balances her regular job with as many "side quests" as possible. Why? Because, why just choose one creative outlet? Jacinta joins me on Creativity:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Everyone has creativity inside them, however, some find it easier to uncover than others.Even the most inspired can find themselves with a creative block when a deadline looms. Because, being creative, or having fresh ideas, on demand, day after day, is tough!Creativity: Uncovered explores how different people, across a range of industries, successfully unlock, unleash and inspire their creativity.Uncovering the secrets to idea generation, lateral thinking, inventiveness and design, this podcast will give you tried and tested ways to summon creativity the next time you need it. You will walk away with new ways of building creative habits, solving problems and making a dent in your corner of the world.Creativity: Uncovered is hosted by Abi Gatling from Crisp Communications.For more information, head to www.crispcomms.co/podcastCreativity: Uncovered is a registered Trademark of Abigail Gatling and Crisp Communications.
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