Jul 08

How I Reclaimed My Creative Spark (Try these 8 boosters)

Let's talk about something we've all faced - that dreaded creative slump. You know the feeling - ideas just aren't flowing, everything feels stale, and you're wondering if you've lost your mojo. I've been there, and I want to share how I broke through and reclaimed my creative fire. Even better, I'll give you 8 actionable boosters you can start using today. 1. Master Your Craft (But Don't Stop There) First things first - there's... read more ›
Jun 03

Surprising Secret to Boosting Productivity

In the midst of a creative marathon, the sprint towards the finish line can feel all-consuming. For me, that's been the reality as I hammer out the final chapters of my next book. Picture it: weeks of rewrites, a direction that felt "off" until it was nearly scrapped and started anew. It's a doozy of a process, one that demands the lion's share of my attention and energy as I push to wrap things up... read more ›
Feb 05

Permission to Play

In this episode, we're talking about the power of play. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly excel in their work while maintaining a sense of joy and creativity? Well, it all comes down to embracing the spirit of play. But here's the thing, play is not just about having fun or taking a break from work. It's a mindset that can enhance our productivity and bring us closer to our true... read more ›
Jan 31

Search for Guidance: How to Find the Answers You Seek with Julia Cameron

Life doesn't come with an instruction manual, but this is pretty close. Creative expert Julia Cameron recently released her latest book, 'Living the Artist’s Way', which delves into the importance of nurturing our inner creativity. I'm beyond excited to have her back on the show to discuss this project along with some of her other insightful works.  Morning Pages vs Writing for Guidance I start this conversation with Julia Cameron by discussing a staple... read more ›
Jan 11

Julia Cameron: How to Use Daily Creative Practices to Get Unstuck

Julia Cameron is a world-renowned, highly acclaimed artistic talent. She created a movement within the art scene in 1992 with the release of her book 'The Artist's Way', and has been inspiring creatives with further reads, songs, films, and plays ever since. Julia recently added another book to her collection with 'WRITE FOR LIFE: Creative Tools for Every Writer. As what she calls a 'love letter to writing, and to writers', it shares some of... read more ›
Jan 09

Can the Joy of Play Maximize Your Creative Output?

In this week's episode, I delve into the importance of play and experimentation in a creative career. I discuss how personal work can lead to new opportunities and help you better understand your own interests and goals. I also offer some practical advice on how to balance commercial work with personal projects, and how to know when it's time to move on from a creative endeavor. This is a continuation of the Q&A show I... read more ›
Nov 07

4 Personal Experiments that Changed My Life

We all have things that zap our time and energy. Many we are aware of, some we're not. Big confession: some of these took way longer to address than I care to admit. Over the pandemic I employeed a few different personal experiements that ended up changing my life for the better. In this episode I share what I tried and how it helped. Listen to the Podcast These have been some of the biggest... read more ›
May 03

Remember Why You Started

Seems like the more I listen, the more I hear people talking about the gear, the business of what we're doing, the widgets. Let us not forget the simple love of what we do. Listen to the Podcast Subscribe   I understand why there’s so much rhetoric in our industry. There is the common stereotype that most creative people aren’t good business people. There is fear. Something like gear, tools and tactics are easier to... read more ›