Doodles in the Margins
by Jacinta Marshall-Crouse
A podcast for creatives in corporate worlds—and corporate minds craving creativity.Hosted by Jacinta, scriptwriter, author, and creative-business coach, Doodles in the Margins explores what it means to be wildly creative in a world that’s often boxed-in and buttoned-up.If you've ever felt like a fairy in a spreadsheet… or found yourself adding sparkle to slide decks, this space is for you.Through short, soulful episodes, we dive into:✨ The truth about being a creative in business✨ How to present, speak, and share your work with clarity and confidence✨ What happens when we stop trying to “fit in” and start drawing outside the linesWhether you're a doodler in the margins or a strategist with a secret novel in your desk drawer—welcome.There’s a place for people like us. jacintacrousewrites.substack.com
Episodes
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Doodles in the Margin - Episode 10
Sometimes creativity sneaks up on you. You start with a hobby, a side project, or something you do just for fun — and before you know it, people are asking, “Can I pay you for that?” In this episode of Doodles in the Margins, Jacinta explores what it means to be an “accidental artist.” The kind…
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Doodles in the Margin - Episode 9
Ever stared at your long list of creative ideas and thought, “Where do I even begin?” You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into how to plan your creative projects in a way that honors your creative energy, supports your real life, and helps you move your ideas forward. Without feeling boxed...
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Doodles in the Margin - Episode 8
Networking doesn’t have to feel like forced small talk or a stack of business cards. For creatives, it’s simply about showing up with curiosity, presence, and authenticity. In this episode of Doodles in the Margins, Jacinta shares two real-life networking experiences — one at a local book fair in...
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Doodles in the Margin - Episode 7
As creatives, we’re never short on ideas—our notebooks, sticky notes, and voice memos prove it. The challenge is finding a structure that protects time for our own creative work, not just everyone else’s priorities. In this episode, I share the workflow shifts that helped me move from overwhelm…
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Doodles in the Margins - Episode 6
LinkedIn often feels like the most corporate beige of social media platforms… all buttoned-up resumes and jargon-filled headlines. But what if it didn’t have to be? What if LinkedIn could actually become a space for you, as a creative, to tell your story, build connections, and attract the right...
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Doodles in the Margins - Episode 5
This week on Doodling in the Margins, we’re talking about that sneaky, persistent voice that tells you you’re not ready yet — even when your work says otherwise. Yep. We're talking about Imposter Syndrome — and what it means for creatives building businesses, launching offers, or stepping into…
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Doodles in the Margin - Episode 4
Welcome back to Doodles in the Margins — the podcast for creatives building something beautifully their own.This week’s episode is for every “ideas person” who’s ever scribbled on napkins, left voice memos at 2am, or named a Google Doc “I will name this later.” 🔥 In this episode: A senior…
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Doodles in the Margin - Episode 3
Episode 3: The Mid-Year Review Reconnecting With Purpose, Creativity, and What Comes Next Hi Creatives! This week on Doodles in the Margins, we’re taking a breath and taking stock. One year ago, I made a massive change. I closed my business of nearly eight years, left Australia, and moved to the…
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Doodles in the Margin - Episode 2
Episode Description: What if the best business advice didn’t come from a CEO in a suit... but a space princess leading a rebellion? In this episode of Doodles in the Margins, I share 8 powerful business lessons for creatives—through the lens of my favorite Disney Princess, General Leia Organa....
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You’re More Creative Than You Think
For years, I didn’t consider myself “creative”—at least not in the traditional sense. After all, I worked in a bank. I managed spreadsheets. I ran numbers and built reports. But as it turns out?That was creative.Because creativity isn’t just painting or poetry—it’s also how we think, solve…
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Doodles in the Margins - Episode 0
Welcome to Doodles in the Margins — a short, soulful podcast for creative business owners who think a little sideways. ✨ In this first episode, I share a story from my early banking days (yes, really!) — back when I traded in my pin striped suits and spreadsheets and started doodling in the…
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About this show
A podcast for creatives in corporate worlds—and corporate minds craving creativity.Hosted by Jacinta, scriptwriter, author, and creative-business coach, Doodles in the Margins explores what it means to be wildly creative in a world that’s often boxed-in and buttoned-up.If you've ever felt like a fairy in a spreadsheet… or found yourself adding sparkle to slide decks, this space is for you.Through short, soulful episodes, we dive into:✨ The truth about being a creative in business✨ How to present, speak, and share your work with clarity and confidence✨ What happens when we stop trying to “fit in” and start drawing outside the linesWhether you're a doodler in the margins or a strategist with a secret novel in your desk drawer—welcome.There’s a place for people like us.
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