https://simplecast.com Chaotic Creatives A show about embracing the chaos that comes from pursuing a creative life hosted by your friends Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae 2024 Hom Sweet Hom & Rachael Renae en Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:15:11 +0000 https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com Chaotic Creatives https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2b3f92db-7980-4da6-a8af-c6cfa4fae86f/df266742-f84d-4d7e-90d3-58926e5856f9/3000x3000/chaotic-creatives-cover-2024-1x1-3000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com episodic A show about embracing the chaos that comes from pursuing a creative life hosted by your friends Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae true https://feeds.simplecast.com/_5UBhCfH diy, creative journey, multi-passionate, creativity, personal style, creative inspiration, creative expression, artistic voice, creative career, design, creative business, passion projects Hom Sweet Hom and Rachael Renae chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com efd16880-9695-4633-94c8-c41ca534cafc The Self Promotion Pep Talk There are countless worries that come with self-promotion and marketing our offerings. Showing up consistently, sharing what we are working on, and selling can feel as if we are being annoying. BUT it’s necessary for our businesses and creative practices to thrive. Lauren and Rachael talk about overcoming apprehension when it comes to this challenging but critical aspect of being a creative entrepreneur. They also share the value of building “it” even when it’s not certain that “they will come.”

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/37-the-self-promotion-pep-talk-Ov1R5o5N There are countless worries that come with self-promotion and marketing our offerings. Showing up consistently, sharing what we are working on, and selling can feel as if we are being annoying. BUT it’s necessary for our businesses and creative practices to thrive. Lauren and Rachael talk about overcoming apprehension when it comes to this challenging but critical aspect of being a creative entrepreneur. They also share the value of building “it” even when it’s not certain that “they will come.”

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]]> The Self Promotion Pep Talk Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae 00:38:25 There are countless worries that come with self-promotion and marketing our offerings. Showing up consistently, sharing what we are working on, and selling can feel as if we are being annoying. BUT it’s necessary for our businesses and creative practices to thrive. Lauren and Rachael talk about overcoming apprehension when it comes to this challenging but critical aspect of being a creative entrepreneur. They also share the value of building “it” even when it’s not certain that “they will come.” There are countless worries that come with self-promotion and marketing our offerings. Showing up consistently, sharing what we are working on, and selling can feel as if we are being annoying. BUT it’s necessary for our businesses and creative practices to thrive. Lauren and Rachael talk about overcoming apprehension when it comes to this challenging but critical aspect of being a creative entrepreneur. They also share the value of building “it” even when it’s not certain that “they will come.” art education, inspiration, passion to paid, creativity, creative business, rachael renae, friendship, art discussion, artistic path, entrepreneurship, creative career, women artists, working artists, chaotic creatives, artistic voice, passion projects, community, social media, prioritize play, art career, creative expression, encouragement, conversations, woman-owned business, diy, small business, creative community, lauren hom, creative marketing, multi-passionate, creative inspiration, creative coaching, artist talk true full 37 2b2e30f9-5ec8-4edd-8d3f-48eed8190aac Phoning It In AKA Being Intentional with Your Energy So many of us give the lion’s share of our capacity to our employers and have very little left for our creative passions. With only so much time, energy, and resources to do what we want in life how can we do more of what fills us up? In this episode, Lauren and Rachael talk about creative ways of reallocating our efforts towards what matters most to us. They discuss when it feels okay to half-ass, when to give it your all, and the importance of being intentional with your personal investments.

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/36-phoning-it-in-aka-being-intentional-with-your-energy-AumxrpT5 So many of us give the lion’s share of our capacity to our employers and have very little left for our creative passions. With only so much time, energy, and resources to do what we want in life how can we do more of what fills us up? In this episode, Lauren and Rachael talk about creative ways of reallocating our efforts towards what matters most to us. They discuss when it feels okay to half-ass, when to give it your all, and the importance of being intentional with your personal investments.

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]]> Phoning It In AKA Being Intentional with Your Energy Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae 00:50:03 So many of us give the lion’s share of our capacity to our employers and have very little left for our creative passions. With only so much time, energy, and resources to do what we want in life how can we do more of what fills us up? In this episode, Lauren and Rachael talk about creative ways of reallocating our efforts towards what matters most to us. They discuss when it feels okay to half-ass, when to give it your all, and the importance of being intentional with your personal investments. So many of us give the lion’s share of our capacity to our employers and have very little left for our creative passions. With only so much time, energy, and resources to do what we want in life how can we do more of what fills us up? In this episode, Lauren and Rachael talk about creative ways of reallocating our efforts towards what matters most to us. They discuss when it feels okay to half-ass, when to give it your all, and the importance of being intentional with your personal investments. passion to paid, friendship, entrepreneurship, self promotion, women artists, working artists, passion projects, prioritize play, creative expression, creative confidence, conversations, woman-owned business, funny conversations, multi-passionate, motivational, self reflection true full 36 f2ec79ba-cee2-4838-b30d-8a57a41a489e Oops! I Overcommitted (Again) After a long period away, Rachael found herself packing it all in when she returned to Detroit. Lauren was there to bear witness and support Rachael through the overwhelm, which inspired today’s discussion. They debrief on Rachael’s chaotic week, and talk ways to do all of what you truly want, while incorporating guardrails to prevent spiraling into burnout.

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]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/35-oops-i-overcommitted-again-VhtIN4dv After a long period away, Rachael found herself packing it all in when she returned to Detroit. Lauren was there to bear witness and support Rachael through the overwhelm, which inspired today’s discussion. They debrief on Rachael’s chaotic week, and talk ways to do all of what you truly want, while incorporating guardrails to prevent spiraling into burnout.

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]]> Oops! I Overcommitted (Again) Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae 00:43:47 After a long period away, Rachael found herself packing it all in when she returned to Detroit. Lauren was there to bear witness and support Rachael through the overwhelm, which inspired today’s discussion. They debrief on Rachael’s chaotic week, and talk ways to do all of what you truly want, while incorporating guardrails to prevent spiraling into burnout. After a long period away, Rachael found herself packing it all in when she returned to Detroit. Lauren was there to bear witness and support Rachael through the overwhelm, which inspired today’s discussion. They debrief on Rachael’s chaotic week, and talk ways to do all of what you truly want, while incorporating guardrails to prevent spiraling into burnout. inspiration, creative play, midwest, creativity, detroit, creative business, friendship, artistic path, entrepreneurship, creative chaos, creative career, design, women artists, working artists, chaotic creatives, artistic voice, community, prioritize play, the juice box, creative expression, encouragement, creative confidence, conversations, woman-owned business, diy, creative community, funny conversations, identity, reflections, creative inspiration, motivational, nyc, graphic design, self reflection, artist talk true full 35 1ddc5c38-cc4c-4d2a-9ddf-9a6a9b5ccc11 Automation, Convenience, and Connecting with your Audience Lauren and Rachael discuss the tools and rules they use to navigate running their creative businesses online. They talk about the line between convenience and spoon feeding, pitching clients, and accepting the pros and cons that come with going your own way.

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]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/34-automation-convenience-and-connecting-with-your-audience-Css0MVza Lauren and Rachael discuss the tools and rules they use to navigate running their creative businesses online. They talk about the line between convenience and spoon feeding, pitching clients, and accepting the pros and cons that come with going your own way.

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]]> Automation, Convenience, and Connecting with your Audience Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom 00:40:41 Lauren and Rachael discuss the tools and rules they use to navigate running their creative businesses online. They talk about the line between convenience and spoon feeding, pitching clients, and accepting the pros and cons that come with going your own way. Lauren and Rachael discuss the tools and rules they use to navigate running their creative businesses online. They talk about the line between convenience and spoon feeding, pitching clients, and accepting the pros and cons that come with going your own way. passion to paid, creativity, creative business, rachael renae, friendship, art discussion, entrepreneurship, creative career, self promotion, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, hom sweet hom, passion projects, prioritize play, creative expression, shop talk, woman-owned business, lauren hom, multi-passionate, self reflection, artist talk true full 34 38e1b17b-a081-40df-bbe4-11bb4d74b2c4 What’s On Your Secret Menu? This episode is all about the “secret menu”, a concept that Lauren dreamed up for offering unprofitable skills that she still enjoys doing for herself and others. The hosts discuss the value of thinking of your own secret menu and how it can become a creative form of community care. This conversation is an invitation to pull your untapped abilities out of skill purgatory and put them to good use.

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]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 12:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/33-whats-on-your-secret-menu-xsap9byp This episode is all about the “secret menu”, a concept that Lauren dreamed up for offering unprofitable skills that she still enjoys doing for herself and others. The hosts discuss the value of thinking of your own secret menu and how it can become a creative form of community care. This conversation is an invitation to pull your untapped abilities out of skill purgatory and put them to good use.

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]]> What’s On Your Secret Menu? Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom 00:35:37 This episode is all about the “secret menu”, a concept that Lauren dreamed up for offering unprofitable skills that she still enjoys doing for herself and others. The hosts discuss the value of thinking of your own secret menu and how it can become a creative form of community care. This conversation is an invitation to pull your untapped abilities out of skill purgatory and put them to good use. This episode is all about the “secret menu”, a concept that Lauren dreamed up for offering unprofitable skills that she still enjoys doing for herself and others. The hosts discuss the value of thinking of your own secret menu and how it can become a creative form of community care. This conversation is an invitation to pull your untapped abilities out of skill purgatory and put them to good use. art education, creativity, creative business, rachael renae, art discussion, artistic path, entrepreneurship, creative career, self promotion, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, passion projects, community, art career, creative expression, fulfillment, encouragement, secret menu, creative process, hand lettering, community care, diy, creative community, lauren hom, self reflection, artist talk true full 33 db2fcf86-c7c9-4e8d-be56-8348840f1a9a Portfolios: Curating Your Creative Work Like a Pro Rachael is ready to get serious about being an artist; so she and Lauren discuss a common component of presenting yourself as one: a portfolio. When describing your creative work and ambitions, it can be extremely helpful to have a curated selection of pieces to back it up; but many questions arise when attempting to build an online portfolio. In this episode, you’ll gain some insight towards answering those questions for yourself. Is it okay to have one-off works vs a series? How can you focus your practice around certain theme or through-line while allowing yourself to follow all of your curiosities? Listen to learn more!

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]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:45:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/32-portfolios-curating-your-creative-work-like-a-pro-xINHaW96 Rachael is ready to get serious about being an artist; so she and Lauren discuss a common component of presenting yourself as one: a portfolio. When describing your creative work and ambitions, it can be extremely helpful to have a curated selection of pieces to back it up; but many questions arise when attempting to build an online portfolio. In this episode, you’ll gain some insight towards answering those questions for yourself. Is it okay to have one-off works vs a series? How can you focus your practice around certain theme or through-line while allowing yourself to follow all of your curiosities? Listen to learn more!

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]]> Portfolios: Curating Your Creative Work Like a Pro Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom 00:42:22 Rachael is ready to get serious about being an artist; so she and Lauren discuss a common component of presenting yourself as one: a portfolio. When describing your creative work and ambitions, it can be extremely helpful to have a curated selection of pieces to back it up; but many questions arise when attempting to build an online portfolio. In this episode, you’ll gain some insight towards answering those questions for yourself. Is it okay to have one-off works vs a series? How can you focus your practice around certain theme or through-line while allowing yourself to follow all of your curiosities? Listen to learn more! Rachael is ready to get serious about being an artist; so she and Lauren discuss a common component of presenting yourself as one: a portfolio. When describing your creative work and ambitions, it can be extremely helpful to have a curated selection of pieces to back it up; but many questions arise when attempting to build an online portfolio. In this episode, you’ll gain some insight towards answering those questions for yourself. Is it okay to have one-off works vs a series? How can you focus your practice around certain theme or through-line while allowing yourself to follow all of your curiosities? Listen to learn more! art education, inspiration, creativity, creative business, friendship, art discussion, artistic path, coaching, creative journey, creative career, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, prioritize play, art career, creative expression, shop talk, hand lettering, portfolios, creative inspiration, graphic design, creative coaching, artist talk true full 32 b84db641-e14f-4142-a0c9-6c8cc7385933 Unexpected Biz Lessons from FB Marketplace Lauren sold most of her things in the months leading up to moving back to BK and absorbed helpful lessons around sales, customer service, and communication that she brought back to her business. In this episode she shares these lessons with Rachael and reflects on how they were more easily absorbed when she was selling “stuff” (chairs, furniture, etc) as opposed to her creative work and services.

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]]> Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/31-unexpected-biz-lessons-from-fb-marketplace-nFfS_wJv Lauren sold most of her things in the months leading up to moving back to BK and absorbed helpful lessons around sales, customer service, and communication that she brought back to her business. In this episode she shares these lessons with Rachael and reflects on how they were more easily absorbed when she was selling “stuff” (chairs, furniture, etc) as opposed to her creative work and services.

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]]> Unexpected Biz Lessons from FB Marketplace Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae 00:46:58 Lauren sold most of her things in the months leading up to moving back to BK and absorbed helpful lessons around sales, customer service, and communication that she brought back to her business. In this episode she shares these lessons with Rachael and reflects on how they were more easily absorbed when she was selling “stuff” (chairs, furniture, etc) as opposed to her creative work and services. Lauren sold most of her things in the months leading up to moving back to BK and absorbed helpful lessons around sales, customer service, and communication that she brought back to her business. In this episode she shares these lessons with Rachael and reflects on how they were more easily absorbed when she was selling “stuff” (chairs, furniture, etc) as opposed to her creative work and services. inspiration, creativity, secondhand, creative business, friendship, facebook marketplace, art discussion, artistic path, talk show, creative career, self promotion, women artists, working artists, chaotic creatives, artistic voice, prioritize play, art career, creative expression, shop talk, conversations, woman-owned business, diy, motivational, self reflection, hobbies, artist talk true full 31 3d612b12-b580-4fef-8cd2-d019b153d5dc Crash Course - Part 4: Tips for Hosting Your First Creative Workshop (from Gals with Experience!) In the conclusion of this first Crash Course mini-series, the hosts are sharing some of the commonly overlooked aspects of selling a workshop. They discuss how to navigate specific scenarios that they've encountered in hosting creative events and send you off with some encouraging words. 

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]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/crash-course-1-part-4-tips-for-hosting-your-first-creative-workshop-from-gals-with-experience-PqMpHsAf In the conclusion of this first Crash Course mini-series, the hosts are sharing some of the commonly overlooked aspects of selling a workshop. They discuss how to navigate specific scenarios that they've encountered in hosting creative events and send you off with some encouraging words. 

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]]> Crash Course - Part 4: Tips for Hosting Your First Creative Workshop (from Gals with Experience!) Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom 00:25:43 In the conclusion of this first Crash Course mini-series, the hosts are sharing some of the commonly overlooked aspects of selling a workshop. They discuss how to navigate specific scenarios that they've encountered in hosting creative events and send you off with some encouraging words. In the conclusion of this first Crash Course mini-series, the hosts are sharing some of the commonly overlooked aspects of selling a workshop. They discuss how to navigate specific scenarios that they've encountered in hosting creative events and send you off with some encouraging words. art education, creativity, creative business, teaching, rachael renae, friendship, art discussion, self promotion, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, hom sweet hom, prioritize play, art career, creative expression, workshops, conversations, woman-owned business, diy, crafts, lauren hom, creative marketing, creative inspiration, motivational, creative coaching, instruction, crash course, artist talk true bonus 3c3047c1-09ec-444b-8799-d110ae74d929 Crash Course - Part 3: Workshop Planning, Pricing, and Preparation With a workshop concept locked in, Lauren and Rachael begin developing their idea into a more well-rounded offering. They work through how to provide the most valuable experience for workshop attendees, how to market the event, and what price point will cover costs while making a worthwhile profit for them as hosts. Throughout this phase of planning, they provide nuanced insight on what to consider when tailoring a gathering toward your own goals. 

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]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/crash-course-1-part-3-workshop-planning-pricing-and-preparation-1uSGIxyl With a workshop concept locked in, Lauren and Rachael begin developing their idea into a more well-rounded offering. They work through how to provide the most valuable experience for workshop attendees, how to market the event, and what price point will cover costs while making a worthwhile profit for them as hosts. Throughout this phase of planning, they provide nuanced insight on what to consider when tailoring a gathering toward your own goals. 

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]]> Crash Course - Part 3: Workshop Planning, Pricing, and Preparation Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom 00:23:47 With a workshop concept locked in, Lauren and Rachael begin developing their idea into a more well-rounded offering. They work through how to provide the most valuable experience for workshop attendees, how to market the event, and what price point will cover costs while making a worthwhile profit for them as hosts. Throughout this phase of planning, they provide nuanced insight on what to consider when tailoring a gathering toward your own goals. With a workshop concept locked in, Lauren and Rachael begin developing their idea into a more well-rounded offering. They work through how to provide the most valuable experience for workshop attendees, how to market the event, and what price point will cover costs while making a worthwhile profit for them as hosts. Throughout this phase of planning, they provide nuanced insight on what to consider when tailoring a gathering toward your own goals. art education, gatherings, creative play, creativity, creative business, rachael renae, art discussion, artistic path, creative journey, creative career, women artists, working artists, chaotic creatives, hom sweet hom, prioritize play, art career, creative expression, workshops, diy, crafts, lauren hom, creative inspiration, hobbies, crash course, artist talk true bonus 4b620cf1-cf76-44c6-81ae-1350340320dd Crash Course - Part 2: Figuring Out What Type of Workshop to Teach Lauren and Rachael brainstorm on a guided experience that merges both of their skills and teaching styles. In pitching ideas to one another, they land on a workshop that they are both jazzed to facilitate! The big question is: Can they develop this idea into a strong, marketable offering?

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]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/crash-course-1-part-2-figuring-out-what-type-of-workshop-to-teach-2pLY3sQl Lauren and Rachael brainstorm on a guided experience that merges both of their skills and teaching styles. In pitching ideas to one another, they land on a workshop that they are both jazzed to facilitate! The big question is: Can they develop this idea into a strong, marketable offering?

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]]> Crash Course - Part 2: Figuring Out What Type of Workshop to Teach Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom 00:20:03 Lauren and Rachael brainstorm on a guided experience that merges both of their skills and teaching styles. In pitching ideas to one another, they land on a workshop that they are both jazzed to facilitate. The big question is: Can they develop this idea into a strong, marketable offering? Lauren and Rachael brainstorm on a guided experience that merges both of their skills and teaching styles. In pitching ideas to one another, they land on a workshop that they are both jazzed to facilitate. The big question is: Can they develop this idea into a strong, marketable offering? gatherings, inspiration, mini-series, creative play, creativity, creative business, teaching, friendship, how-to, creative journey, creative career, women artists, working artists, community, prioritize play, creative expression, workshops, diy, crafts, creative community, lessons, motivational, crash course true bonus 4b710e54-7d9a-46f9-8c43-391717a5a058 Crash Course - Part 1: How to Host a Creative Workshop Welcome to Crash Course! A Chaotic Creative mini series about gathering in the material world. Follow Lauren and Rachael as they plan a workshop that you can actually attend this November in New York City! In part one, the gals share how they began teaching and why they believe workshops are a great way to grow your creative community and business. 

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]]> Mon, 6 Oct 2025 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Hom Sweet Hom, Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/crash-course-1-part-1-how-to-host-a-creative-workshop-lny7KTkI Welcome to Crash Course! A Chaotic Creative mini series about gathering in the material world. Follow Lauren and Rachael as they plan a workshop that you can actually attend this November in New York City! In part one, the gals share how they began teaching and why they believe workshops are a great way to grow your creative community and business. 

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]]> Crash Course - Part 1: How to Host a Creative Workshop Hom Sweet Hom, Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 00:22:17 Welcome to Crash Course! A Chaotic Creative mini series about gathering in the material world. Follow Lauren and Rachael as they plan a workshop that you can actually attend this November in New York City! In part one, the gals share how they began teaching and why they believe workshops are a great way to grow your creative community and business. Welcome to Crash Course! A Chaotic Creative mini series about gathering in the material world. Follow Lauren and Rachael as they plan a workshop that you can actually attend this November in New York City! In part one, the gals share how they began teaching and why they believe workshops are a great way to grow your creative community and business. gatherings, inspiration, creativity, creative business, teaching, rachael renae, friendship, freelance, how-to, creative career, event planning, hom sweet hom, community, workshops, conversations, diy, creative community, lauren hom, creative inspiration, creative coaching true bonus 80716364-8a76-4a63-9ee8-befb8f09ac98 Staying Creatively Grounded While Grieving In this wide-ranging conversation, Rachael and Lauren discuss how they stay creatively grounded in periods of grief; they then realize that the conversations they’ve had as friends and co-hosts have had a grounding effect as well. This season’s closing coincides with the closing of chapters in the respective lives of the Chaotic Creatives team and in this long indulgent sendoff, your gals are looking forward even while holding the sadness that comes with change.

 

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]]> Mon, 8 Sep 2025 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/30-staying-creatively-grounded-while-grieving-GAK_Ujg_ In this wide-ranging conversation, Rachael and Lauren discuss how they stay creatively grounded in periods of grief; they then realize that the conversations they’ve had as friends and co-hosts have had a grounding effect as well. This season’s closing coincides with the closing of chapters in the respective lives of the Chaotic Creatives team and in this long indulgent sendoff, your gals are looking forward even while holding the sadness that comes with change.

 

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]]> Staying Creatively Grounded While Grieving Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom 01:12:38 In this wide-ranging conversation, Rachael and Lauren discuss how they stay creatively grounded in periods of grief; they then realize that the conversations they’ve had as friends and co-hosts have had a grounding effect as well. This season’s closing coincides with the closing of chapters in the respective lives of the Chaotic Creatives team and in this long indulgent sendoff, your gals are looking forward even while holding the sadness that comes with change. In this wide-ranging conversation, Rachael and Lauren discuss how they stay creatively grounded in periods of grief; they then realize that the conversations they’ve had as friends and co-hosts have had a grounding effect as well. This season’s closing coincides with the closing of chapters in the respective lives of the Chaotic Creatives team and in this long indulgent sendoff, your gals are looking forward even while holding the sadness that comes with change. inspiration, grief, creative play, creativity, vulnerability, creative business, friendship, art discussion, artistic path, creative journey, creative career, women artists, healing, working artists, artistic voice, prioritize play, creative expression, creative confidence, conversations, diy, creative inspiration, motivational, hobbies, artist talk true full 30 e0de5f7b-f717-444c-bfbc-9260dde680f0 Choosing Our Own Adventures In this penultimate episode of season 3, Rachael and Lauren both find themselves at the precipice of major change in their lives. They discuss how the nature of these changes have influenced their priorities and styles of decision-making. Expanding beyond the new seasons in their lives, they raise the importance of doing what you can to prioritize your creative work, and honing your intuition by practicing decisiveness in everyday scenarios.

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]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/29-choosing-our-own-adventures-sU_hHjjw In this penultimate episode of season 3, Rachael and Lauren both find themselves at the precipice of major change in their lives. They discuss how the nature of these changes have influenced their priorities and styles of decision-making. Expanding beyond the new seasons in their lives, they raise the importance of doing what you can to prioritize your creative work, and honing your intuition by practicing decisiveness in everyday scenarios.

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]]> Choosing Our Own Adventures Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom 01:01:38 In this penultimate episode of season 3, Rachael and Lauren both find themselves at the precipice of major change in their lives. They discuss how the nature of these changes have influenced their priorities and styles of decision-making. Expanding beyond the new seasons in their lives, they raise the importance of doing what you can to prioritize your creative work, and honing your intuition by practicing decisiveness in everyday scenarios. In this penultimate episode of season 3, Rachael and Lauren both find themselves at the precipice of major change in their lives. They discuss how the nature of these changes have influenced their priorities and styles of decision-making. Expanding beyond the new seasons in their lives, they raise the importance of doing what you can to prioritize your creative work, and honing your intuition by practicing decisiveness in everyday scenarios. inspiration, creativity, rachael renae, friendship, art discussion, artistic path, creative chaos, women artists, seasons of change, working artists, artistic voice, hom sweet hom, art career, creative expression, conversations, woman-owned business, small business, lauren hom, creative inspiration, motivational, hobbies, artist talk true full 29 b032e12a-5b33-4ff2-91f1-5d4abd28cdb7 Phone a Friend: The Creative Coaching Episode Get a sense of what a creative coaching session is like as Lauren and Rachael help each other with specific challenges they are facing in their respective businesses and lives. Each host listens and offers insights to help the other move closer to achieving their goals.

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]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/28-phone-a-friend-the-creative-coaching-episode-hdle9aZn Get a sense of what a creative coaching session is like as Lauren and Rachael help each other with specific challenges they are facing in their respective businesses and lives. Each host listens and offers insights to help the other move closer to achieving their goals.

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]]> Phone a Friend: The Creative Coaching Episode Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae 00:54:59 Get a sense of what a creative coaching session is like as Lauren and Rachael help each other with specific challenges they are facing in their respective businesses and lives. Each host listens and offers insights to help the other move closer to achieving their goals. Get a sense of what a creative coaching session is like as Lauren and Rachael help each other with specific challenges they are facing in their respective businesses and lives. Each host listens and offers insights to help the other move closer to achieving their goals. art education, inspiration, creative play, creativity, friendship, art discussion, artistic path, coaching, creative journey, creative career, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, prioritize play, art career, creative expression, creative block, creative confidence, conversations, creative inspiration, creative coaching true full 28 8ec22709-2d53-42db-8988-29c7aa0cd3a6 Workspace, Play Place: Designing a Creative Haven Much has been covered about the what, why, and how we create but this episode is all about WHERE we do our creative work. In the wake of Lauren’s big move back to NYC, she’s been thinking a lot about transitioning from a dedicated art studio to a wall in her new bedroom. It’s got the gals thinking about the benefits of having a home within your home (however small) JUST for being the best, most imaginative, creative you possible. They talk about the possibilities and limitations of making dedicated creative spaces and how they navigate arranging their own. 

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]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/27-workspace-play-place-designing-a-creative-haven-jsbeodwm Much has been covered about the what, why, and how we create but this episode is all about WHERE we do our creative work. In the wake of Lauren’s big move back to NYC, she’s been thinking a lot about transitioning from a dedicated art studio to a wall in her new bedroom. It’s got the gals thinking about the benefits of having a home within your home (however small) JUST for being the best, most imaginative, creative you possible. They talk about the possibilities and limitations of making dedicated creative spaces and how they navigate arranging their own. 

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]]> Workspace, Play Place: Designing a Creative Haven Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae 00:44:49 Much has been covered about the what, why, and how we create but this episode is all about WHERE we do our creative work. In the wake of Lauren’s big move back to NYC, she’s been thinking a lot about transitioning from a dedicated art studio to a wall in her new bedroom. It’s got the gals thinking about the benefits of having a home within your home (however small) JUST for being the best, most imaginative, creative you possible. They talk about the possibilities and limitations of making dedicated creative spaces and how they navigate arranging their own. Much has been covered about the what, why, and how we create but this episode is all about WHERE we do our creative work. In the wake of Lauren’s big move back to NYC, she’s been thinking a lot about transitioning from a dedicated art studio to a wall in her new bedroom. It’s got the gals thinking about the benefits of having a home within your home (however small) JUST for being the best, most imaginative, creative you possible. They talk about the possibilities and limitations of making dedicated creative spaces and how they navigate arranging their own. art education, dedicated space, inspiration, creativity, friendship, art discussion, artistic path, creative career, design, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, home decor, creative expression, creative confidence, conversations, creative spaces, creative inspiration, graphic design, hobbies, art studio, artist talk true full 27 139c6d9e-a4f4-4a3e-b349-d397780847c2 Field Guide to Finding Creative Community IRL Rachael was brimming with excitement after her experience at this year’s Alt Summit. As she shared the details with Lauren, a discussion unfolded about all of the places to find your people and the magic of face-to-face meetings. Consider this a more extended answer to a listener question from the previous episode about finding connection around your creative passions and hobbies. Your chaotic creative gals explore the benefits of gathering, navigating forming adult bonds, and being clear on the types of communities you are interesting in joining or forming yourself.

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]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/26-field-guide-to-finding-creative-community-irl-q8H2IYm8 Rachael was brimming with excitement after her experience at this year’s Alt Summit. As she shared the details with Lauren, a discussion unfolded about all of the places to find your people and the magic of face-to-face meetings. Consider this a more extended answer to a listener question from the previous episode about finding connection around your creative passions and hobbies. Your chaotic creative gals explore the benefits of gathering, navigating forming adult bonds, and being clear on the types of communities you are interesting in joining or forming yourself.

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]]> Field Guide to Finding Creative Community IRL Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 00:49:00 Rachael was brimming with excitement after her experience at this year’s Alt Summit. As she shared the details with Lauren, a discussion unfolded about all of the places to find your people and the magic of face-to-face meetings. Consider this a more extended answer to a listener question from the previous episode about finding connection around your creative passions and hobbies. Your chaotic creative gals explore the benefits of gathering, navigating forming adult bonds, and being clear on the types of communities you are interesting in joining or forming yourself. Rachael was brimming with excitement after her experience at this year’s Alt Summit. As she shared the details with Lauren, a discussion unfolded about all of the places to find your people and the magic of face-to-face meetings. Consider this a more extended answer to a listener question from the previous episode about finding connection around your creative passions and hobbies. Your chaotic creative gals explore the benefits of gathering, navigating forming adult bonds, and being clear on the types of communities you are interesting in joining or forming yourself. inspiration, creativity, rachael renae, friendship, talk show, creative career, self promotion, women artists, artistic voice, hom sweet hom, community, prioritize play, art career, creative expression, creative confidence, conversations, creative community, lauren hom, motivational, artist talk true full 26 c2995c50-1d0b-4a2e-abb6-7b378b39ce86 Q&A: Finding Clarity and Connection in Your Creative Practice Rachael and Lauren continue to answer listener questions! They discuss their silly, self-indulgent projects, ideas on building community, and navigating the more tedious aspects of living a creative life.

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  • The silliest things the hosts created that made their souls smile. 
  • Ways to respond when people say “you should sell these,” if you don’t want to turn your passion into a business. 
  • Finding a creative community that also aligns with your values. 
  • Balancing the tedious parts with the joyful parts of your creative business. 
  • Tips on how to prioritize your creative energy and calm a chaotic brain when you have so many ideas and decision fatigue.

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]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/25-qa-finding-clarity-and-connection-in-your-creative-practice-NUzkcOjf Rachael and Lauren continue to answer listener questions! They discuss their silly, self-indulgent projects, ideas on building community, and navigating the more tedious aspects of living a creative life.

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  • The silliest things the hosts created that made their souls smile. 
  • Ways to respond when people say “you should sell these,” if you don’t want to turn your passion into a business. 
  • Finding a creative community that also aligns with your values. 
  • Balancing the tedious parts with the joyful parts of your creative business. 
  • Tips on how to prioritize your creative energy and calm a chaotic brain when you have so many ideas and decision fatigue.

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]]> Q&A: Finding Clarity and Connection in Your Creative Practice Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom 00:57:52 Rachael and Lauren continue to answer listener questions! They discuss their silly, self-indulgent projects, ideas on building community, and navigating the more tedious aspects of living a creative life. Rachael and Lauren continue to answer listener questions! They discuss their silly, self-indulgent projects, ideas on building community, and navigating the more tedious aspects of living a creative life. inspiration, creative play, creativity, creative business, friendship, art discussion, kickback, artistic path, creative practice, creative journey, q&a, talk show, creative career, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, art career, creative expression, fulfillment, conversations, crafts, mailbag, hobbies true full 25 7d6b953b-0831-4431-8b49-50f0f4197535 Can You Avoid Being Cringe Online? And Other Listener Questions! Lauren and Rachael answer more of your questions! Being authentically you, building confidence, avoiding the cringe: these were a few of the concerns listeners had about developing an online presence and promoting their work. The hosts explore these ideas the best way they know how, with lots of curiosity and nuance, to guide you toward what works best for you!

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  • Tips/advice for incorporating playfulness, sparkle, and fun into your corporate job/work.
  • How to not be cringey when promoting your work.
  • How do you connect with your audience authentically? How do you find the confidence and conviction to talk about your niche? 

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]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/24-can-you-avoid-being-cringe-online-and-other-listener-questions-SCiMWPz6 Lauren and Rachael answer more of your questions! Being authentically you, building confidence, avoiding the cringe: these were a few of the concerns listeners had about developing an online presence and promoting their work. The hosts explore these ideas the best way they know how, with lots of curiosity and nuance, to guide you toward what works best for you!

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  • Tips/advice for incorporating playfulness, sparkle, and fun into your corporate job/work.
  • How to not be cringey when promoting your work.
  • How do you connect with your audience authentically? How do you find the confidence and conviction to talk about your niche? 

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]]> Can You Avoid Being Cringe Online? And Other Listener Questions! Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 00:57:23 Lauren and Rachael answer more of your questions! Being authentically you, building confidence, avoiding the cringe: these were a few of the concerns listeners had about developing an online presence and promoting their work. The hosts explore these ideas the best way they know how, with lots of curiosity and nuance, to guide you toward what works best for you! Lauren and Rachael answer more of your questions! Being authentically you, building confidence, avoiding the cringe: these were a few of the concerns listeners had about developing an online presence and promoting their work. The hosts explore these ideas the best way they know how, with lots of curiosity and nuance, to guide you toward what works best for you! art education, creativity, creative business, friendship, art discussion, artistic path, q&a, creative career, self promotion, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, social media, creative expression, conversations, mailbag, creative coaching, self reflection, artist talk true full 24 e3d90433-af42-4fe6-946b-29da429be28f Purpose, Process, and Embracing the Unexpected Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of managing expectations throughout the creative process and journey. As artists, we can’t help but to dream big and plan accordingly; BUT leaving space for unexpected twists and turns can allow us to better enjoy the process and tap into our playfulness. There is so much to gain when we embrace the detours that often occur on the path to where we really want to be. We hope this discussion allows you, dear listener, to be less hard on yourself and develop a healthier relationship with your creative practice.

 

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]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2025 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/23-purpose-process-and-embracing-the-unexpected-CRNtAUcP Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of managing expectations throughout the creative process and journey. As artists, we can’t help but to dream big and plan accordingly; BUT leaving space for unexpected twists and turns can allow us to better enjoy the process and tap into our playfulness. There is so much to gain when we embrace the detours that often occur on the path to where we really want to be. We hope this discussion allows you, dear listener, to be less hard on yourself and develop a healthier relationship with your creative practice.

 

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]]> Purpose, Process, and Embracing the Unexpected Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom 00:56:54 Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of managing expectations throughout the creative process and journey. As artists, we can’t help but to dream big and plan accordingly; BUT leaving space for unexpected twists and turns can allow us to better enjoy the process and tap into our playfulness. There is so much to gain when we embrace the detours that often occur on the path to where we really want to be. We hope this discussion allows you, dear listener, to be less hard on yourself and develop a healthier relationship with your creative practice. Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of managing expectations throughout the creative process and journey. As artists, we can’t help but to dream big and plan accordingly; BUT leaving space for unexpected twists and turns can allow us to better enjoy the process and tap into our playfulness. There is so much to gain when we embrace the detours that often occur on the path to where we really want to be. We hope this discussion allows you, dear listener, to be less hard on yourself and develop a healthier relationship with your creative practice. creativity, creative business, friendship, creative journey, women artists, passion projects, creative expression, conversations, advice, multi-passionate, creative inspiration, goal setting true full 23 92a6ab6c-fe93-4150-9392-87b5b0d9aecc Nature, Nurture, and the Creative Journey In this discussion, Rachael and Lauren explore the how their upbringings, and communities of origin have influenced the trajectories of their creative lives and careers.

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]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 11:20:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/22-nature-nurture-and-the-creative-journey-FHmRg8k_ In this discussion, Rachael and Lauren explore the how their upbringings, and communities of origin have influenced the trajectories of their creative lives and careers.

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]]> Nature, Nurture, and the Creative Journey Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom 00:55:16 In this discussion, Rachael and Lauren explore the how their upbringings, and communities of origin have influenced the trajectories of their creative lives and careers. In this discussion, Rachael and Lauren explore the how their upbringings, and communities of origin have influenced the trajectories of their creative lives and careers. inspiration, creativity, creative business, friendship, art discussion, artistic path, creative journey, creative career, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, creative expression, conversations, woman-owned business, creative inspiration true full 22 678148a8-b8eb-48ab-9271-53bb9aa38405 The “Bummed Hole” Survival Kit The creative path is full of wonder and play; but sadness, depression, and grief are inevitable parts of the human experience. Rachael and Lauren return by discussing how they navigate these very real seasons in life while remaining committed to what they are passionate about. As we face down ever-increasing uncertainty and loss, does art still matter? Your creative gals say YES! This chat explores art practice as a healing balm and energizing force in our lives and communities.

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]]> Mon, 5 May 2025 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/21-the-bummed-hole-survival-kit-viyTyPTT The creative path is full of wonder and play; but sadness, depression, and grief are inevitable parts of the human experience. Rachael and Lauren return by discussing how they navigate these very real seasons in life while remaining committed to what they are passionate about. As we face down ever-increasing uncertainty and loss, does art still matter? Your creative gals say YES! This chat explores art practice as a healing balm and energizing force in our lives and communities.

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]]> The “Bummed Hole” Survival Kit Lauren Hom, Hom Sweet Hom, Rachael Renae 00:45:28 The creative path is full of wonder and play; but sadness, depression, and grief are inevitable parts of the human experience. Rachael and Lauren return by discussing how they navigate these very real seasons in life while remaining committed to what they are passionate about. As we face down ever-increasing uncertainty and loss, does art still matter? Your creative gals say YES! This chat explores art practice as a healing balm and energizing force in our lives and communities. The creative path is full of wonder and play; but sadness, depression, and grief are inevitable parts of the human experience. Rachael and Lauren return by discussing how they navigate these very real seasons in life while remaining committed to what they are passionate about. As we face down ever-increasing uncertainty and loss, does art still matter? Your creative gals say YES! This chat explores art practice as a healing balm and energizing force in our lives and communities. inspiration, creativity, friendship, art discussion, artistic path, creative journey, creative career, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, creative expression, conversations, diy, creative inspiration, hobbies, artist talk true full 21 4b06ef02-4436-4e22-8143-37ef6f9168aa Why We Love Passion Projects & Creative Challenges For this final episode of Season 2, Rachael and Lauren talk about creating challenges and passion projects and how the practice can be useful for self-discovery, play, and meeting creative milestones. They examine crafting prompts from both personal and business perspectives and share helpful examples along the way.

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]]> Mon, 3 Mar 2025 12:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/20-why-we-love-passion-projects-creative-challenges-ru565ZIm For this final episode of Season 2, Rachael and Lauren talk about creating challenges and passion projects and how the practice can be useful for self-discovery, play, and meeting creative milestones. They examine crafting prompts from both personal and business perspectives and share helpful examples along the way.

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]]> Why We Love Passion Projects & Creative Challenges Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae, Hom Sweet Hom 00:52:32 For this final episode of Season 2, Rachael and Lauren talk about creating challenges and passion projects and how the practice can be useful for self-discovery, play, and meeting creative milestones. They examine crafting prompts from both personal and business perspectives and share helpful examples along the way. For this final episode of Season 2, Rachael and Lauren talk about creating challenges and passion projects and how the practice can be useful for self-discovery, play, and meeting creative milestones. They examine crafting prompts from both personal and business perspectives and share helpful examples along the way. creativity, personal brand, creative business, friendship, art discussion, artistic path, creative journey, creative career, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, creative expression, conversations, funny conversations, personal style, creative inspiration, personal growth true full 20 44a9f217-716b-4c5b-8cd2-7713af4f5098 Social (Media) Code of Conduct Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of creating personal guidelines for navigating social media. You can think of these as 10 Commandments, House Rules, Standard Operating Procedures etc. They each share three of their own ‘commandments’ related to common scenarios they’ve encountered as artists and business owners with large audiences online.

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]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/19-social-media-code-of-conduct-4jcxQuuo Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of creating personal guidelines for navigating social media. You can think of these as 10 Commandments, House Rules, Standard Operating Procedures etc. They each share three of their own ‘commandments’ related to common scenarios they’ve encountered as artists and business owners with large audiences online.

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]]> Social (Media) Code of Conduct Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom 00:48:36 Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of creating personal guidelines for navigating social media. You can think of these as 10 Commandments, House Rules, Standard Operating Procedures etc. They each share three of their own ‘commandments’ related to common scenarios they’ve encountered as artists and business owners with large audiences online. Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of creating personal guidelines for navigating social media. You can think of these as 10 Commandments, House Rules, Standard Operating Procedures etc. They each share three of their own ‘commandments’ related to common scenarios they’ve encountered as artists and business owners with large audiences online. creative business, rachael renae, friendship, artistic path, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, hom sweet hom, social media, creative expression, encouragement, creative confidence, conversations, woman-owned business, lauren hom, creative inspiration true full 19 b22a4834-f956-46f1-acbf-ac4e0878ca93 Making Sense of Making Money This episode is all about money and feelings! There’s a saying that is constantly floating around online: “Charge your worth and add tax.” Lauren and Rachael discuss the limits of this phrase and how decoupling your self-worth from the perceived value of your products or services can be a healthier perspective when building a sustainable business. Additionally, they discuss how values like accessibility inform their goals to engage in an inclusive form of commerce, while still covering the costs of doing business and making a living. Hopefully, this conversation makes you feel seen and supported in navigating all of the complexities of working for yourself.

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]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2025 12:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/18-making-sense-of-making-money-FdZFZ4QB This episode is all about money and feelings! There’s a saying that is constantly floating around online: “Charge your worth and add tax.” Lauren and Rachael discuss the limits of this phrase and how decoupling your self-worth from the perceived value of your products or services can be a healthier perspective when building a sustainable business. Additionally, they discuss how values like accessibility inform their goals to engage in an inclusive form of commerce, while still covering the costs of doing business and making a living. Hopefully, this conversation makes you feel seen and supported in navigating all of the complexities of working for yourself.

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]]> Making Sense of Making Money Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 00:48:53 This episode is all about money and feelings! There’s a saying that is constantly floating around online: “Charge your worth and add tax.” Lauren and Rachael discuss the limits of this phrase and how decoupling your self-worth from the perceived value of your products or services can be a healthier perspective when building a sustainable business. Additionally, they discuss how values like accessibility inform their goals to engage in an inclusive form of commerce, while still covering the costs of doing business and making a living. Hopefully, this conversation makes you feel seen and supported in navigating all of the complexities of working for yourself. This episode is all about money and feelings! There’s a saying that is constantly floating around online: “Charge your worth and add tax.” Lauren and Rachael discuss the limits of this phrase and how decoupling your self-worth from the perceived value of your products or services can be a healthier perspective when building a sustainable business. Additionally, they discuss how values like accessibility inform their goals to engage in an inclusive form of commerce, while still covering the costs of doing business and making a living. Hopefully, this conversation makes you feel seen and supported in navigating all of the complexities of working for yourself. inspiration, creativity, money, creative business, rachael renae, freelance, women artists, hom sweet hom, encouragement, conversations, woman-owned business, small business, lauren hom, creative inspiration, monetizing true full 18 e24754d4-0665-417c-b1e2-cc67aaf9a928 Creating Offerings Without Crushing Your Spirit As a creative entrepreneur, experimentation is important in finding a balance between your desires and those of your community. Rachael and Lauren discuss times that they’ve taken risks on new offerings in their business and the lessons learned from their experiences. How can we find profitable pathways for growth without abandoning our core purposes or interests? They also discuss low-effort ways to identify and test ideas on how to expand your business in a way that aligns with your missions and goals.

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]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/17-creating-offerings-without-crushing-your-spirit-9FQC3r17 As a creative entrepreneur, experimentation is important in finding a balance between your desires and those of your community. Rachael and Lauren discuss times that they’ve taken risks on new offerings in their business and the lessons learned from their experiences. How can we find profitable pathways for growth without abandoning our core purposes or interests? They also discuss low-effort ways to identify and test ideas on how to expand your business in a way that aligns with your missions and goals.

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]]> Creating Offerings Without Crushing Your Spirit Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 00:58:18 As a creative entrepreneur, experimentation is important in finding a balance between your desires and those of your community. Rachael and Lauren discuss times that they’ve taken risks on new offerings in their business and the lessons learned from their experiences. How can we find profitable pathways for growth without abandoning our core purposes or interests? They also discuss low-effort ways to identify and test ideas on how to expand your business in a way that aligns with your missions and goals. As a creative entrepreneur, experimentation is important in finding a balance between your desires and those of your community. Rachael and Lauren discuss times that they’ve taken risks on new offerings in their business and the lessons learned from their experiences. How can we find profitable pathways for growth without abandoning our core purposes or interests? They also discuss low-effort ways to identify and test ideas on how to expand your business in a way that aligns with your missions and goals. creativity, personal brand, creative business, friendship, art discussion, entrepreneurship, creative journey, creative career, women artists, artistic voice, creative expression, encouragement, conversations, small business, advice, creative marketing, personal growth, artist talk true full 17 f5635a93-cd23-458a-93f3-c8f55959d0d9 Get the Goo Gone! We’re Peeling Back Limiting Labels! Happy New Year! Lauren and Rachael are glad to be back and are thinking about loosening their adherence to certain labels that they’ve stuck with for far too long. This discussion was inspired by Lauren doing something that she had previously written off as not her thing and is all about revisiting the stories we’ve been telling ourselves. Do they still ring true? Are we unnecessarily closing ourselves off to new, beautiful experiences or facets of ourselves? The hosts share areas in which they personally feel more curiosity could work wonders and invite you to do the same!

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]]> Mon, 6 Jan 2025 12:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/16-get-the-goo-gone-were-peeling-back-limiting-labels-0gc6Ci73 Happy New Year! Lauren and Rachael are glad to be back and are thinking about loosening their adherence to certain labels that they’ve stuck with for far too long. This discussion was inspired by Lauren doing something that she had previously written off as not her thing and is all about revisiting the stories we’ve been telling ourselves. Do they still ring true? Are we unnecessarily closing ourselves off to new, beautiful experiences or facets of ourselves? The hosts share areas in which they personally feel more curiosity could work wonders and invite you to do the same!

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]]> Get the Goo Gone! We’re Peeling Back Limiting Labels! Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 00:40:47 Happy New Year! Lauren and Rachael are glad to be back and are thinking about loosening their adherence to certain labels that they’ve stuck with for far too long. This discussion was inspired by Lauren doing something that she had previously written off as not her thing and is all about revisiting the stories we’ve been telling ourselves. Do they still ring true? Are we unnecessarily closing ourselves off to new, beautiful experiences or facets of ourselves? The hosts share areas in which they personally feel more curiosity could work wonders and invite you to do the same! Happy New Year! Lauren and Rachael are glad to be back and are thinking about loosening their adherence to certain labels that they’ve stuck with for far too long. This discussion was inspired by Lauren doing something that she had previously written off as not her thing and is all about revisiting the stories we’ve been telling ourselves. Do they still ring true? Are we unnecessarily closing ourselves off to new, beautiful experiences or facets of ourselves? The hosts share areas in which they personally feel more curiosity could work wonders and invite you to do the same! inspiration, creativity, personal brand, creative business, rachael renae, creative career, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, hom sweet hom, passion projects, prioritize play, creative expression, creative confidence, lauren hom, personal style, multi-passionate, identity, creative inspiration, personal growth, self reflection true full 16 63f8574d-e068-4f3c-89b2-b3bd5581ebc0 2024 Reflections for 2025 Revisions Lauren and Rachael share reflections on the year as we head into 2025. If you’ve been listening since episode 1, you know that these gals LOVE reflection as a tool for resetting and crafting thoughtful future goals that are consistent with your personal values. In this discussion, they dig into: being flexible with metric-based goals, the power of self-awareness in setting your goals, AND acknowledging achievements that you didn’t see coming.

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]]> Mon, 9 Dec 2024 12:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/15-2024-reflections-for-2025-revisions-oY348aqN Lauren and Rachael share reflections on the year as we head into 2025. If you’ve been listening since episode 1, you know that these gals LOVE reflection as a tool for resetting and crafting thoughtful future goals that are consistent with your personal values. In this discussion, they dig into: being flexible with metric-based goals, the power of self-awareness in setting your goals, AND acknowledging achievements that you didn’t see coming.

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]]> 2024 Reflections for 2025 Revisions Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 00:57:51 Lauren and Rachael share reflections on the year as we head into 2025. If you’ve been listening since episode 1, you know that these gals LOVE reflection as a tool for resetting and crafting thoughtful future goals that are consistent with your personal values. In this discussion, they dig into: being flexible with metric-based goals, the power of self-awareness in setting your goals, AND acknowledging achievements that you didn’t see coming. Your Chaotic Creative Gals are taking a mini break for the holiday season and will be back in January. In the meantime, give us the gift of a rating and review wherever you listen! Lauren and Rachael share reflections on the year as we head into 2025. If you’ve been listening since episode 1, you know that these gals LOVE reflection as a tool for resetting and crafting thoughtful future goals that are consistent with your personal values. In this discussion, they dig into: being flexible with metric-based goals, the power of self-awareness in setting your goals, AND acknowledging achievements that you didn’t see coming. Your Chaotic Creative Gals are taking a mini break for the holiday season and will be back in January. In the meantime, give us the gift of a rating and review wherever you listen! passion to paid, creativity, creative business, rachael renae, friendship, art discussion, artistic path, new year, women artists, artistic voice, hom sweet hom, passion projects, prioritize play, creative expression, encouragement, lauren hom, multi-passionate, motivational, goal setting, self reflection true full 15 420e4308-459e-475f-86e8-ac9e1ad622c4 Seven Silly Questions for (Creative) Connection After a few heavier, more cerebral episodes, we wanted to lighten things up with a FUN ONE using Rachael’s silly list of questions to get to know yourself and others. These ice breaker questions are silly ways to actually get to deeper conversations and important topics, especially related to creativity and authenticity.

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]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/14-seven-silly-questions-for-creative-connection-2Ke_BUYU After a few heavier, more cerebral episodes, we wanted to lighten things up with a FUN ONE using Rachael’s silly list of questions to get to know yourself and others. These ice breaker questions are silly ways to actually get to deeper conversations and important topics, especially related to creativity and authenticity.

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]]> Seven Silly Questions for (Creative) Connection Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 00:52:24 After a few heavier, more cerebral episodes, we wanted to lighten things up with a FUN ONE using Rachael’s silly list of questions to get to know yourself and others. These ice breaker questions are silly ways to actually get to deeper conversations and important topics, especially related to creativity and authenticity. After a few heavier, more cerebral episodes, we wanted to lighten things up with a FUN ONE using Rachael’s silly list of questions to get to know yourself and others. These ice breaker questions are silly ways to actually get to deeper conversations and important topics, especially related to creativity and authenticity. interview, ice breakers, creative play, relationships, friendship, q&a, women artists, artistic voice, prioritize play, conversations, funny conversations, personal style, personal growth, self reflection true full 14 364388d5-64ed-4705-8e85-b3a512bc5d00 Art Kid vs. CEO: Balancing the Idealist and the Pragmatist Lauren and Rachael talk ethics, personal values, and what it can look like to honor those ideals in your creative business. They discuss how outside forces can challenge one’s adherence to a self-imposed ethical framework and OF COURSE the importance of holding the nuance through it all. This discussion blossoms into an exploration of how the mutual support of a loving community can help us grow and thrive; plus, a reminder on the importance of checking in with yourself and having the courage to change course when your current path no longer suits you.

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]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/13-art-kid-vs-ceo-balancing-the-idealist-and-the-pragmatist-h12y4E4q Lauren and Rachael talk ethics, personal values, and what it can look like to honor those ideals in your creative business. They discuss how outside forces can challenge one’s adherence to a self-imposed ethical framework and OF COURSE the importance of holding the nuance through it all. This discussion blossoms into an exploration of how the mutual support of a loving community can help us grow and thrive; plus, a reminder on the importance of checking in with yourself and having the courage to change course when your current path no longer suits you.

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]]> Art Kid vs. CEO: Balancing the Idealist and the Pragmatist Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 01:01:22 Lauren and Rachael talk ethics, personal values, and what it can look like to honor those ideals in your creative business. They discuss how outside forces can challenge one’s adherence to a self-imposed ethical framework and OF COURSE the importance of holding the nuance through it all. This discussion blossoms into an exploration of how the mutual support of a loving community can help us grow and thrive; plus, a reminder on the importance of checking in with yourself and having the courage to change course when your current path no longer suits you. Lauren and Rachael talk ethics, personal values, and what it can look like to honor those ideals in your creative business. They discuss how outside forces can challenge one’s adherence to a self-imposed ethical framework and OF COURSE the importance of holding the nuance through it all. This discussion blossoms into an exploration of how the mutual support of a loving community can help us grow and thrive; plus, a reminder on the importance of checking in with yourself and having the courage to change course when your current path no longer suits you. inspiration, creativity, creative business, friendship, ethics, art discussion, creative career, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, community, creative expression, creative community, creative inspiration, artist talk true full 13 6b2393a5-c551-4990-8593-7e6209b59cee The Spark: How Advice for Dating is Advice for Creating There are SO MANY shared lessons on building healthy romantic relationships and joyful, sustainable creative passions that Lauren and Rachael HAD to discuss it for this episode. In examining their dating experiences, they give key insights into the practices and postures that have allowed them to keep the spark alive on their chaotic creative journeys.

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]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/12-the-spark-how-advice-for-dating-is-advice-for-creating-Mhxu3gYx There are SO MANY shared lessons on building healthy romantic relationships and joyful, sustainable creative passions that Lauren and Rachael HAD to discuss it for this episode. In examining their dating experiences, they give key insights into the practices and postures that have allowed them to keep the spark alive on their chaotic creative journeys.

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]]> The Spark: How Advice for Dating is Advice for Creating Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 01:07:18 There are SO MANY shared lessons on building healthy romantic relationships and joyful, sustainable creative passions that Lauren and Rachael HAD to discuss it for this episode. In examining their dating experiences, they give key insights into the practices and postures that have allowed them to keep the spark alive on their chaotic creative journeys. There are SO MANY shared lessons on building healthy romantic relationships and joyful, sustainable creative passions that Lauren and Rachael HAD to discuss it for this episode. In examining their dating experiences, they give key insights into the practices and postures that have allowed them to keep the spark alive on their chaotic creative journeys. creative play, creativity, relationships, creative business, friendship, art discussion, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, passion projects, prioritize play, creative expression, romance, advice, dating true full 12 3734be6f-f2a7-49c5-b340-c3b5582fa42e Riding the Waves of Creative Entrepreneurship It’s firmly Fall and Rachael and Lauren are back! They discuss what’s been going on in their worlds, and how they’ve been navigating seasons of change. While new territory inevitably brings about weirdness and uncertainty, your Chaotic Creative gals share insight on how having the resolve to move toward your core values can not only allow you to grow; but also broadens what it means to be playful in our everyday lives.

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]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/11-riding-the-waves-of-creative-entrepreneurship-zkyPc_C0 It’s firmly Fall and Rachael and Lauren are back! They discuss what’s been going on in their worlds, and how they’ve been navigating seasons of change. While new territory inevitably brings about weirdness and uncertainty, your Chaotic Creative gals share insight on how having the resolve to move toward your core values can not only allow you to grow; but also broadens what it means to be playful in our everyday lives.

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]]> Riding the Waves of Creative Entrepreneurship Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 00:58:34 It’s firmly Fall and Rachael and Lauren are back! They discuss what’s been going on in their worlds, and how they’ve been navigating seasons of change. While new territory inevitably brings about weirdness and uncertainty, your Chaotic Creative gals share insight on how having the resolve to move toward your core values can not only allow you to grow; but also broadens what it means to be playful in our everyday lives. It’s firmly Fall and Rachael and Lauren are back! They discuss what’s been going on in their worlds, and how they’ve been navigating seasons of change. While new territory inevitably brings about weirdness and uncertainty, your Chaotic Creative gals share insight on how having the resolve to move toward your core values can not only allow you to grow; but also broadens what it means to be playful in our everyday lives. creativity, personal brand, creative business, friendship, entrepreneurship, creative journey, creative career, design, women artists, seasons of change, working artists, artistic voice, creative expression, encouragement, diy, personal style, personal growth, graphic design, artist talk true full 11 7183cfd4-4ea8-4bbd-b2d8-b5c6cf45a179 Staying Jazzed on Your Creative Journey Lauren and Rachael don polka dot funeral garb to put season one to rest and discuss the importance of giving yourself your flowers. Reflecting on past wins and unexpected achievements is such an important practice for chaotic creatives, who are constantly facing change and the unknown. Acknowledging the promises you've kept to yourself can be a great way to build the trust in yourself that is essential when facing new challenges. Plus, your Chaotic Creative hosts reflect on working together on the podcast and what they look forward to over the break.
 

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]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/10-staying-jazzed-on-your-creative-journey-6qnN_uLs Lauren and Rachael don polka dot funeral garb to put season one to rest and discuss the importance of giving yourself your flowers. Reflecting on past wins and unexpected achievements is such an important practice for chaotic creatives, who are constantly facing change and the unknown. Acknowledging the promises you've kept to yourself can be a great way to build the trust in yourself that is essential when facing new challenges. Plus, your Chaotic Creative hosts reflect on working together on the podcast and what they look forward to over the break.
 

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]]> Staying Jazzed on Your Creative Journey Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 01:10:41 Lauren and Rachael don polka dot funeral garb to put season one to rest and discuss the importance of giving yourself your flowers. Reflecting on past wins and unexpected achievements is such an important practice for chaotic creatives, who are constantly facing change and the unknown. Acknowledging the promises you've kept to yourself can be a great way to build the trust in yourself that is essential when facing new challenges. Plus, your Chaotic Creative hosts reflect on working together on the podcast and what they look forward to over the break. Lauren and Rachael don polka dot funeral garb to put season one to rest and discuss the importance of giving yourself your flowers. Reflecting on past wins and unexpected achievements is such an important practice for chaotic creatives, who are constantly facing change and the unknown. Acknowledging the promises you've kept to yourself can be a great way to build the trust in yourself that is essential when facing new challenges. Plus, your Chaotic Creative hosts reflect on working together on the podcast and what they look forward to over the break. inspiration, creativity, personal brand, creative business, creative journey, artistic voice, creative expression, creative confidence, personal style, reflections, creative inspiration, personal growth true full 10 52ffc6e7-2ccf-4919-9df7-23f095e1c541 Unpacking the B-Word: Personal "Branding" for Multi-Passionates Listener Jen asked a really big question: "How do you easily add different creative projects while keeping it all in one brand? Or do you?" It was such a big question, Lauren and Rachael decided to dedicate an entire episode to unpacking this common creative quandary. For Chaotic Creatives, "following the fun" is a guiding light; but can too many disparate interests transform the fun house into a house of horrors for your audience? Don't worry! The most important tools to building a coherent personal brand are already in your possession.

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]]> Mon, 5 Aug 2024 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/09-unpacking-the-b-word-personal-branding-for-multi-passionates-wwJjC6Bw Listener Jen asked a really big question: "How do you easily add different creative projects while keeping it all in one brand? Or do you?" It was such a big question, Lauren and Rachael decided to dedicate an entire episode to unpacking this common creative quandary. For Chaotic Creatives, "following the fun" is a guiding light; but can too many disparate interests transform the fun house into a house of horrors for your audience? Don't worry! The most important tools to building a coherent personal brand are already in your possession.

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  • The chocolate cake from Season 1 of The Bear was made by Sarah Mispagel-Lustbader. The Recipe is available here!
  • If you aren't much of a baker but live in or are visiting Detroit, get a treat from Good Cakes & Bakes (Rachael recommends). 
  • Learn more about Dabito here! 
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]]> Unpacking the B-Word: Personal "Branding" for Multi-Passionates Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 01:06:45 Listener Jen asked a really big question: "How do you easily add different creative projects while keeping it all in one brand? Or do you?" It was such a big question, Lauren and Rachael decided to dedicate an entire episode to unpacking this common creative quandary. For Chaotic Creatives, "following the fun" is a guiding light; but can too many disparate interests transform the fun house into a house of horrors for your audience? Don't worry! The most important tools to building a coherent personal brand are already in your possession. Listener Jen asked a really big question: "How do you easily add different creative projects while keeping it all in one brand? Or do you?" It was such a big question, Lauren and Rachael decided to dedicate an entire episode to unpacking this common creative quandary. For Chaotic Creatives, "following the fun" is a guiding light; but can too many disparate interests transform the fun house into a house of horrors for your audience? Don't worry! The most important tools to building a coherent personal brand are already in your possession. inspiration, creativity, personal brand, creative business, art discussion, artistic path, creative journey, creative career, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, creative expression, creative confidence, creative marketing, creative inspiration, personal growth true full 9 fd4e4fda-b400-4783-bf8b-66a60897e2b7 Embrace Your Weird. Make Friends! Q&A Pt. 2 Rachael and Lauren answer more of your questions while making fun chaotic detours along the way!


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]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/08-embrace-your-weird-make-friends-qa-pt-2-Oaamygmw Rachael and Lauren answer more of your questions while making fun chaotic detours along the way!


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]]> Embrace Your Weird. Make Friends! Q&A Pt. 2 Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom 00:31:01 Rachael and Lauren answer more of your questions while making fun chaotic detours along the way! Rachael and Lauren answer more of your questions while making fun chaotic detours along the way! creativity, creative business, artistic path, creative journey, creative career, women artists, artistic voice, creative expression, encouragement, diy, personal style, hobbies true full 8 9dc59dc9-e49b-44aa-b31e-c8ace2afa8e3 Confirmed Millennials! Q&A Pt. 1 Lauren and Rachael answer your questions and make fun chaotic detours along the way!

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]]> Mon, 8 Jul 2024 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/07-confirmed-millennials-qa-pt-1-UF9Ta4xO Lauren and Rachael answer your questions and make fun chaotic detours along the way!

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]]> Confirmed Millennials! Q&A Pt. 1 Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 00:26:08 Lauren and Rachael answer your questions and make fun chaotic detours along the way! Lauren and Rachael answer your questions and make fun chaotic detours along the way! creativity, creative business, friendship, creative journey, creative career, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, creative expression, diy, small business, hobbies true full 7 86e076b4-f5ed-42e7-ba5e-f985af9dadad Doing the Thing: The Power of Imperfect Action Rachael and Lauren talk about the concept of taking "imperfect action" when following what fascinates them, and how this could lead to new insights and a higher tolerance for uncertainty. Plus, Rachael shares fun practices to turn off autopilot and find joy, even at the post office.
 

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]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/06-doing-the-thing-the-power-of-imperfect-action-u1LWYzNd Rachael and Lauren talk about the concept of taking "imperfect action" when following what fascinates them, and how this could lead to new insights and a higher tolerance for uncertainty. Plus, Rachael shares fun practices to turn off autopilot and find joy, even at the post office.
 

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]]> Doing the Thing: The Power of Imperfect Action Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 01:04:44 Rachael and Lauren talk about the concept of taking "imperfect action" when following what fascinates them, and how this could lead to new insights and a higher tolerance for uncertainty. Plus, Rachael shares fun practices to turn off autopilot and find joy, even at the post office. Rachael and Lauren talk about the concept of taking "imperfect action" when following what fascinates them, and how this could lead to new insights and a higher tolerance for uncertainty. Plus, Rachael shares fun practices to turn off autopilot and find joy, even at the post office. creativity, creative business, rachael renae, artistic path, creative journey, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, passion projects, prioritize play, creative expression, diy, lauren hom, multi-passionate, hobbies true full 6 1b977556-ddad-4a05-8273-8813e42e72f4 Niche for Now, Not Forever We know that narrowing your focus is a great tool for curbing the creative chaos; but, is a creative niche forever? Don't fret! Rachael and Lauren talk about the "Niche for Now" approach, remaining engaged in your work, and and the freedom that comes with setting aside what no longer serves you.

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]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/05-niche-for-now-not-forever-eZYSXhM6 We know that narrowing your focus is a great tool for curbing the creative chaos; but, is a creative niche forever? Don't fret! Rachael and Lauren talk about the "Niche for Now" approach, remaining engaged in your work, and and the freedom that comes with setting aside what no longer serves you.

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]]> Niche for Now, Not Forever Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom 01:13:27 We know that narrowing your focus is a great tool for curbing the creative chaos; but, is a creative niche forever? Don't fret! Rachael and Lauren talk about the "Niche for Now" approach, remaining engaged in your work, and and the freedom that comes with setting aside what no longer serves you. We know that narrowing your focus is a great tool for curbing the creative chaos; but, is a creative niche forever? Don't fret! Rachael and Lauren talk about the "Niche for Now" approach, remaining engaged in your work, and and the freedom that comes with setting aside what no longer serves you. creative play, creative business, artistic path, creative chaos, women artists, creative expression, personal style, multi-passionate, personal growth true full 5 5abc823b-cdef-4990-9ec5-d00845194286 The Creative Clutter Conundrum: How Hobby Hoarders Can Make Space for New Ideas Letting go of your best, most cherished ideas can be a tough call; but can hoarding all of the creative gems of the past make it more cumbersome (physically and mentally) to pursue what's truly right for you now? Your Chaotic Creative gals, Lauren and Rachael, delve into what fabric scraps and 10 lbs of Almonds taught them about creative capacity; and why taking inventory of your creative pursuits may be an essential practice for alleviating overwhelm.


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]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Hom Sweet Hom and Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/04-the-creative-clutter-conundrum-how-hobby-hoarders-can-make-space-for-new-ideas-gPU2hQI6 Letting go of your best, most cherished ideas can be a tough call; but can hoarding all of the creative gems of the past make it more cumbersome (physically and mentally) to pursue what's truly right for you now? Your Chaotic Creative gals, Lauren and Rachael, delve into what fabric scraps and 10 lbs of Almonds taught them about creative capacity; and why taking inventory of your creative pursuits may be an essential practice for alleviating overwhelm.


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]]> The Creative Clutter Conundrum: How Hobby Hoarders Can Make Space for New Ideas Hom Sweet Hom and Rachael Renae 00:56:02 Letting go of your best, most cherished ideas can be a tough call; but can hoarding all of the creative gems of the past make it more cumbersome (physically and mentally) to pursue what's truly right for you now? Your Chaotic Creative gals, Lauren and Rachael, delve into what fabric scraps and 10 lbs of Almonds taught them about creative capacity; and why taking inventory of your creative pursuits may be an essential practice for alleviating overwhelm. Letting go of your best, most cherished ideas can be a tough call; but can hoarding all of the creative gems of the past make it more cumbersome (physically and mentally) to pursue what's truly right for you now? Your Chaotic Creative gals, Lauren and Rachael, delve into what fabric scraps and 10 lbs of Almonds taught them about creative capacity; and why taking inventory of your creative pursuits may be an essential practice for alleviating overwhelm. true full 4 22d83061-20c9-4d4d-87f9-2e0065a597ef To Monetize or Not Pt. 2: A Nuanced Chat About Turning Our Passions into Profit Rachael and Lauren continue their two-part discussion on monetization by touching on infusing pleasure and enjoyment into their work. They share their own experiments with creative ventures and the valuable lessons learned on their paths toward a fulfilling creative lifestyle.


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]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 11:15:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Hom Sweet Hom and Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/to-monetize-or-not-pt-2-a-nuanced-chat-about-turning-our-passions-into-profit-spQDzY3b Rachael and Lauren continue their two-part discussion on monetization by touching on infusing pleasure and enjoyment into their work. They share their own experiments with creative ventures and the valuable lessons learned on their paths toward a fulfilling creative lifestyle.


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]]> To Monetize or Not Pt. 2: A Nuanced Chat About Turning Our Passions into Profit Hom Sweet Hom and Rachael Renae 00:50:11 Rachael and Lauren continue their two-part discussion on monetization by touching on infusing pleasure and enjoyment into their work. They share their own experiments with creative ventures and the valuable lessons learned on their paths toward a fulfilling creative lifestyle. Rachael and Lauren continue their two-part discussion on monetization by touching on infusing pleasure and enjoyment into their work. They share their own experiments with creative ventures and the valuable lessons learned on their paths toward a fulfilling creative lifestyle. creative play, creativity, creative business, artistic path, creative journey, creative career, women artists, working artists, artistic voice, passion projects, creative expression, multi-passionate, monetizing, hobbies true full 3 023d2917-5264-4569-a942-bb0adb82b37c To Monetize or Not Pt. 1: A Nuanced Chat About Turning Our Passions into Profit To monetize or not to monetize? In part one of this two-part discussion, Rachael and Lauren unpack turning their passions into profit, the potential impacts of monetization on the creative process, and how curiosity (and flexibility) is essential for building a fulfilling and sustainable creative business. They also share ways they've harnessed the creative chaos and channeled it toward focused projects or ventures.
 

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]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/02-to-monetize-or-not-pt-1-a-nuanced-chat-about-turning-our-passions-into-profit-tB7d4Yix To monetize or not to monetize? In part one of this two-part discussion, Rachael and Lauren unpack turning their passions into profit, the potential impacts of monetization on the creative process, and how curiosity (and flexibility) is essential for building a fulfilling and sustainable creative business. They also share ways they've harnessed the creative chaos and channeled it toward focused projects or ventures.
 

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]]> To Monetize or Not Pt. 1: A Nuanced Chat About Turning Our Passions into Profit Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae 00:48:18 To monetize or not to monetize? In part one of this two-part discussion, Rachael and Lauren unpack turning their passions into profit, the potential impacts of monetization on the creative process, and how curiosity (and flexibility) is essential for building a fulfilling and sustainable creative business. They also share ways they've harnessed the creative chaos and channeled it toward focused projects or ventures. To monetize or not to monetize? In part one of this two-part discussion, Rachael and Lauren unpack turning their passions into profit, the potential impacts of monetization on the creative process, and how curiosity (and flexibility) is essential for building a fulfilling and sustainable creative business. They also share ways they've harnessed the creative chaos and channeled it toward focused projects or ventures. creative play, creativity, artistic path, creative journey, creative career, working artists, passion projects, creative expression, creative process, small business, monetizing, hobbies true full 2 88c4a4be-7ea6-497e-b168-74f64ac08f1c Our Relationship with Creativity and Why We Follow the Fun Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae kick off the pod by discussing their personal relationships with creativity, common obstacles to starting, and insights on how they follow the fun on their creative paths. They also chat about what exactly makes someone a 'chaotic creative' and why it's worth celebrating (and laughing about).

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]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2024 02:43:11 +0000 chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com (Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom) https://chaotic-creatives.simplecast.com/episodes/01-our-relationship-with-creativity-and-why-we-follow-the-fun-E7bvinVy Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae kick off the pod by discussing their personal relationships with creativity, common obstacles to starting, and insights on how they follow the fun on their creative paths. They also chat about what exactly makes someone a 'chaotic creative' and why it's worth celebrating (and laughing about).

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]]> Our Relationship with Creativity and Why We Follow the Fun Rachael Renae, Lauren Hom 01:03:57 Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae kick off the pod by discussing their personal relationships with creativity, common obstacles to starting, and insights on how they follow the fun on their creative paths. Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae kick off the pod by discussing their personal relationships with creativity, common obstacles to starting, and insights on how they follow the fun on their creative paths. creative play, artistic path, creative journey, creative chaos, passion projects, creative block true full 1