https://simplecast.com Creative Genius Humanity is glitching. And it can all be traced back to a series of limiting beliefs we hold around creativity; what it is, what it has to look like, and who has it in them (or doesn't). I speak to artists, actors, award winning musicians, TV producers, comedians, creative psychologists, writers (including a New York Times bestselling author) and even an Oscar nominated film director about creativity, the creative process, limiting beliefs that keep us stuck AND the magic that can happen when we relearn how to listen to our hearts. Creative Genius is a love letter to the creativity that lives inside ALL of us - through these conversations, I am on a mission to help as many people as I can to remember that it is in all of us, so we can stop glitching. 2022 Morning Moon Studios (1283051 BC LTD) en Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:15 +0000 https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Creative Genius https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/10058440-4d65-4aa3-b447-02192a431d9d/8ff2050f-0006-41d2-bcc1-9f8a2af5120f/3000x3000/humanity-is-glitching-podcast-cover-art-v2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius episodic Humanity is glitching. And it can all be traced back to a series of limiting beliefs we hold around creativity; what it is, what it has to look like, and who has it in them (or doesn't). I speak to artists, actors, award winning musicians, TV producers, comedians, creative psychologists, writers (including a New York Times bestselling author) and even an Oscar nominated film director about creativity, the creative process, limiting beliefs that keep us stuck AND the magic that can happen when we relearn how to listen to our hearts. Creative Genius is a love letter to the creativity that lives inside ALL of us - through these conversations, I am on a mission to help as many people as I can to remember that it is in all of us, so we can stop glitching. Kate Shepherd false https://feeds.simplecast.com/zN9jBkN1 become creative, inspiration, purpose, personal growth, finding your voice, finding yourself, finding creativity, artist, creative, artistry, become an artist, become more creative, building a successful art career, full potential, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, creative people, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, creativity, cultivating creativity, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, female entrepreneurs, how to become more creative, personal expression, potential, spark creativity Kate Shepherd KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com 0f124199-c67e-4889-8e76-3805aee080ee Ep. 99 - On Grief, Rest, and Creative Return After a long and necessary silence, Kate is back - and she comes bearing something real.

In this tender welcome-back episode, Kate shares honestly about the months she spent unable to show up: the depression, the grief, the days she couldn't get out of bed, and the slow, quiet process of finding her way back to herself and to this work. She reflects on what it means to be a guide for others when you've temporarily lost your own footing — and why trusting the wisdom of stopping was, in fact, the most important creative act of all.

But this episode isn't just about the dark. Kate also shares the luminous knowing that's been growing in her even through the silence, a bone-deep sense that what we're living through right now, as painful and terrifying as it is, is nothing less than the birth of a new humanity. The ancient, tarry weight of old ways is rising to the surface to be burned away. And we - all of us, together - are the ones bringing something more beautiful into being.

She talks about the unexpected conversations she's been having at her jewelry kiosk at Granville Island, the messages from listeners that finally tugged her back, and what this next chapter of the podcast might hold.

This is a short episode. An outstretched hand. A hello. And an invitation to walk forward together.

In this episode:

  • Why Kate went quiet - and why she had to
  • The physical weight of depression and what it asked of her
  • What she's been witnessing in her daily conversations with people from around the world
  • The knowing underneath the fear: why she believes we are living through the birth of something magnificent
  • What's coming next for the Creative Genius Podcast

Mentioned:

  • Meredith Hite Estevez — Artists for Joy podcast
  • Tracy Mazuer — Trees Have Feelings, and her book about Ravina the Raven
  • Kate's jewelry and artwork at Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver

If this episode moved you, please share it with someone who needs it right now. One quiet recommendation can be the spark someone else has been waiting for.

 

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius After a long and necessary silence, Kate is back - and she comes bearing something real.

In this tender welcome-back episode, Kate shares honestly about the months she spent unable to show up: the depression, the grief, the days she couldn't get out of bed, and the slow, quiet process of finding her way back to herself and to this work. She reflects on what it means to be a guide for others when you've temporarily lost your own footing — and why trusting the wisdom of stopping was, in fact, the most important creative act of all.

But this episode isn't just about the dark. Kate also shares the luminous knowing that's been growing in her even through the silence, a bone-deep sense that what we're living through right now, as painful and terrifying as it is, is nothing less than the birth of a new humanity. The ancient, tarry weight of old ways is rising to the surface to be burned away. And we - all of us, together - are the ones bringing something more beautiful into being.

She talks about the unexpected conversations she's been having at her jewelry kiosk at Granville Island, the messages from listeners that finally tugged her back, and what this next chapter of the podcast might hold.

This is a short episode. An outstretched hand. A hello. And an invitation to walk forward together.

In this episode:

  • Why Kate went quiet - and why she had to
  • The physical weight of depression and what it asked of her
  • What she's been witnessing in her daily conversations with people from around the world
  • The knowing underneath the fear: why she believes we are living through the birth of something magnificent
  • What's coming next for the Creative Genius Podcast

Mentioned:

  • Meredith Hite Estevez — Artists for Joy podcast
  • Tracy Mazuer — Trees Have Feelings, and her book about Ravina the Raven
  • Kate's jewelry and artwork at Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver

If this episode moved you, please share it with someone who needs it right now. One quiet recommendation can be the spark someone else has been waiting for.

 

]]> Ep. 99 - On Grief, Rest, and Creative Return Kate Shepherd 00:17:07 false full 99 f7cc9bed-08be-447b-8565-ea3feac3714a Ep. 98 - Jaime Townzen Creativity as a Lifeline Creativity as a Lifeline: A Conversation with Jaime Townzen

What happens when grief, loss, and uncertainty open a doorway back to creativity? In this soulful episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd speaks with artist and author Jaime Townzen about how watercolour became her lifeline during a dark time, and how following her spark led her to write and publish her debut novel Absorbed. Together they explore creativity as healing, intuition as guidance, the courage to embrace being an artist, and how art helps us through times of crisis.

Listeners will hear about Jaime’s journey from stay-at-home mom to professional artist and novelist, the power of daily creative rituals, the role of curiosity as an antidote to anxiety, and how to trust your own calling. This conversation is a balm for anyone longing to reconnect with their creative spark and live more fully as themselves.

This week on the Creative Genius Podcast, I sat down with artist and author Jaime Townzen. Her story is one of grief, healing, and rediscovering herself through creativity — a path that eventually led her to publish her first novel Absorbed.

We talked about why art matters in times of crisis, how daily creative rituals can reorient your whole life, and what it means to follow your calling even when it doesn’t make sense on paper.

Jaime’s journey is a beautiful reminder that creativity isn’t indulgent — it’s essential.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (kate shepherd, jaime townzen) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Creativity as a Lifeline: A Conversation with Jaime Townzen

What happens when grief, loss, and uncertainty open a doorway back to creativity? In this soulful episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd speaks with artist and author Jaime Townzen about how watercolour became her lifeline during a dark time, and how following her spark led her to write and publish her debut novel Absorbed. Together they explore creativity as healing, intuition as guidance, the courage to embrace being an artist, and how art helps us through times of crisis.

Listeners will hear about Jaime’s journey from stay-at-home mom to professional artist and novelist, the power of daily creative rituals, the role of curiosity as an antidote to anxiety, and how to trust your own calling. This conversation is a balm for anyone longing to reconnect with their creative spark and live more fully as themselves.

This week on the Creative Genius Podcast, I sat down with artist and author Jaime Townzen. Her story is one of grief, healing, and rediscovering herself through creativity — a path that eventually led her to publish her first novel Absorbed.

We talked about why art matters in times of crisis, how daily creative rituals can reorient your whole life, and what it means to follow your calling even when it doesn’t make sense on paper.

Jaime’s journey is a beautiful reminder that creativity isn’t indulgent — it’s essential.

]]> Ep. 98 - Jaime Townzen Creativity as a Lifeline kate shepherd, jaime townzen 01:09:09 What happens when grief, loss, and uncertainty open a doorway back to creativity? In this soulful episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd speaks with artist and author Jaime Townzen about how watercolor became her lifeline during a dark time, and how following her spark led her to write and publish her debut novel Absorbed. Together they explore creativity as healing, intuition as guidance, the courage to embrace being an artist, and how art helps us through times of crisis. Listeners will hear about Jaime’s journey from stay-at-home mom to professional artist and novelist, the power of daily creative rituals, the role of curiosity as an antidote to anxiety, and how to trust your own calling. This conversation is a balm for anyone longing to reconnect with their creative spark and live more fully as themselves. What happens when grief, loss, and uncertainty open a doorway back to creativity? In this soulful episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd speaks with artist and author Jaime Townzen about how watercolor became her lifeline during a dark time, and how following her spark led her to write and publish her debut novel Absorbed. Together they explore creativity as healing, intuition as guidance, the courage to embrace being an artist, and how art helps us through times of crisis. Listeners will hear about Jaime’s journey from stay-at-home mom to professional artist and novelist, the power of daily creative rituals, the role of curiosity as an antidote to anxiety, and how to trust your own calling. This conversation is a balm for anyone longing to reconnect with their creative spark and live more fully as themselves. grief and creativity, first-time novelist, creative rebirth, creative genius podcast, storytelling, healing from loss, art and politics, becoming an artist, artist interview, art and healing, artist journey, family support for creativity, intuition and creativity, extinction burst, creative mindset, meditative art, authenticity, creative genius community, daily sketching, creative inspiration, creative outlets, art as medicine, trust your gut, sandwich generation, absorbed book, following your spark, creativity during crisis, creative healing, nature and creativity, creative evolution, finding your calling, meditation in art, writing characters, creative resilience, creativity and society, humanity healing, intuition, becoming an author, listening to intuition, billboard question, morning pages, creativity as a language, anxiety relief, permission to create, painting feathers, creative intuition, intuition practices, sexual consent, artistic calling, creative practice, writing a novel, creative process, creative play, curiosity over fear, flow state, daily sketch practice, kate shepherd, pottery, limiting beliefs, women in creativity, watercolor painting, creative voice, community through art, motherhood and creativity, inner critic, local bookstores, parenting teens, embracing creativity, art and protest, creative wisdom, first novel, ebb and flow of creativity, joy through art, podcast conversation, finding purpose, artist’s way, transformation through art, women’s stories, healing through watercolor, calling as a writer, self-trust, empathy and art, creative rituals, 1990s culture, women writers, supporting libraries, true to you, dismantling limiting beliefs, balancing family and art, jaime townzen, self-expression, soul work, novel writing, book promotion, daily practice, creativity, crow sculpture, reproductive rights, creative breakthroughs, birth and rebirth, coming of age stories, julia cameron, inner guidance, creativity and partnership false full 98 fde7d21d-bdd4-40f8-a3cf-ff50406c6765 Ep. 97 - Natalie Bedard on The Warrior Work of Being Human What if your nervous system—the very force that protects you—was also the key to unlocking your creativity, joy, and deeper self-connection? In this profound and heartfelt conversation, Kate sits down with emotional healing specialist and nervous system guide Natalie (NatNat) Bédard of LiftOneSelf. Together, they explore how our nervous systems shape our experiences, how integrating soul and humanity allows us to embrace the full spectrum of being alive, and why vulnerability is at the heart of creative expression.

Natalie (NatNat) Bédard is the founder of LiftOneSelf and a devoted emotional healing specialist and nervous system guide. After surviving a life-threatening health crisis that left her in the hospital for 40 days, Natalie embarked on a profound journey of somatic healing, meditation, and self-discovery. She now teaches others how to navigate the “force field” of the nervous system, turning survival instincts into pathways for creativity, resilience, and joy.

Her upcoming book, The Gift Wrapped in Sandpaper: Untamed Power, blends science, story, and practice to help readers integrate both soul and humanity. Through one-on-one sessions, group programs, and her own podcast, Natalie creates safe spaces where people can process trauma, embrace vulnerability, and access the deep creative intelligence within. Based in Ottawa, Canada, she is also a solo parent and brings lived experience, wisdom, and compassion to her work. Learn more at LiftOneSelf.com

Key Takeaways

Why Natalie calls nervous system healing “warrior work” and how it transforms our relationship with emotions.

How to move beyond fear vs. love into true integration of the human and the soul.

The nervous system as a wild stallion: learning to ride with it instead of fighting against it.

Parenting, trauma, and authenticity: how to navigate messy real life with compassion.

Playful, simple ways to reconnect with intuition, creativity, and joy.

Resources Mentioned

Natalie Bédard’s website: LiftOneSelf.com

Natalie’s upcoming book The Gift Wrapped in Sandpaper

Kate’s jewelry & podcast community: KateShepherdCreative.com

Call to Action
If this conversation stirred something in you, subscribe to The Creative Genius Podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. For deeper practices, meditations, and community, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/creativegeniuspodcast.

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius What if your nervous system—the very force that protects you—was also the key to unlocking your creativity, joy, and deeper self-connection? In this profound and heartfelt conversation, Kate sits down with emotional healing specialist and nervous system guide Natalie (NatNat) Bédard of LiftOneSelf. Together, they explore how our nervous systems shape our experiences, how integrating soul and humanity allows us to embrace the full spectrum of being alive, and why vulnerability is at the heart of creative expression.

Natalie (NatNat) Bédard is the founder of LiftOneSelf and a devoted emotional healing specialist and nervous system guide. After surviving a life-threatening health crisis that left her in the hospital for 40 days, Natalie embarked on a profound journey of somatic healing, meditation, and self-discovery. She now teaches others how to navigate the “force field” of the nervous system, turning survival instincts into pathways for creativity, resilience, and joy.

Her upcoming book, The Gift Wrapped in Sandpaper: Untamed Power, blends science, story, and practice to help readers integrate both soul and humanity. Through one-on-one sessions, group programs, and her own podcast, Natalie creates safe spaces where people can process trauma, embrace vulnerability, and access the deep creative intelligence within. Based in Ottawa, Canada, she is also a solo parent and brings lived experience, wisdom, and compassion to her work. Learn more at LiftOneSelf.com

Key Takeaways

Why Natalie calls nervous system healing “warrior work” and how it transforms our relationship with emotions.

How to move beyond fear vs. love into true integration of the human and the soul.

The nervous system as a wild stallion: learning to ride with it instead of fighting against it.

Parenting, trauma, and authenticity: how to navigate messy real life with compassion.

Playful, simple ways to reconnect with intuition, creativity, and joy.

Resources Mentioned

Natalie Bédard’s website: LiftOneSelf.com

Natalie’s upcoming book The Gift Wrapped in Sandpaper

Kate’s jewelry & podcast community: KateShepherdCreative.com

Call to Action
If this conversation stirred something in you, subscribe to The Creative Genius Podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. For deeper practices, meditations, and community, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/creativegeniuspodcast.

]]> Ep. 97 - Natalie Bedard on The Warrior Work of Being Human Kate Shepherd 01:29:01 What if your nervous system—the very force that protects you—was also the key to unlocking your creativity, joy, and deeper self-connection? In this profound and heartfelt conversation, Kate sits down with emotional healing specialist and nervous system guide Natalie (NatNat) Bédard of LiftOneSelf. Together, they explore how our nervous systems shape our experiences, how integrating soul and humanity allows us to embrace the full spectrum of being alive, and why vulnerability is at the heart of creative expression. What if your nervous system—the very force that protects you—was also the key to unlocking your creativity, joy, and deeper self-connection? In this profound and heartfelt conversation, Kate sits down with emotional healing specialist and nervous system guide Natalie (NatNat) Bédard of LiftOneSelf. Together, they explore how our nervous systems shape our experiences, how integrating soul and humanity allows us to embrace the full spectrum of being alive, and why vulnerability is at the heart of creative expression. nervous system somatic, nervous system integration therapy, creative genius podcast, nervous system nervous system regulation, mindful parenting, nervous system nervous system therapy, nervous system resilience, nervous system nervous system healing creativity, liftoneself, nervous system nervous system and nature, nervous system coaching, kate shepherd podcast, nervous system nervous system community, nervous system regulation, inner child healing, nervous system awareness, nervous system and nervous system coaching, parenting and nervous system, nervous system grounding, nervous system healing, nervous system presence, trauma informed healing, nervous system trust, nervous system meditation, nervous system work, nervous system tools, emotional resilience, nervous system self healing, nervous system nervous system alchemy, nervous system gifts, nervous system nervous system somatic exercises, breathwork nervous system, nervous system soul connection, emotional sobriety, somatic healing, nervous system intuition, healing childhood trauma, nervous system balance, emotional regulation, nervous system kate shepherd, nervous system connection, nervous system creative genius, nervous system creativity unlock, natalie bédard, nervous system emotional work, nervous system nervous system art, nervous system flow, nervous system awareness practice, nervous system alchemy, nervous system podcast, nervous system podcast episode, nervous system guidance, nervous system somatics, nervous system creative flow, nervous system integration, nervous system nervous system wild stallion, nervous system and spirituality, emotional intelligence, nervous system embodiment, nervous system spiritual integration, nervous system joy, emotional healing, trauma release, nervous system and creativity, nervous system embodied healing, creativity and healing, regulating nervous system, nervous system trauma healing, nervous system and intuition, nervous system mindful moment, nervous system energy, nervous system guide, nervous system nervous system breathwork, nervous system emotional release, nervous system nervous system regulation tips, nervous system vulnerability, nervous system play, nervous system dancing, nervous system warrior work, healing through creativity, creative nervous system, nervous system trauma release techniques, nervous system self trust false full 97 43bfbffc-db38-4c70-84d4-9a11f3d29cb7 ep. 96 Albert Bramante on Rejection, Self-Doubt & Playing Beyond the Script In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast (the finale for Season 4!) Kate sits down with Albert Bramante — talent agent, psychologist, and author — to explore why so many creatives hold themselves back, how to reframe rejection, why fear isn’t the enemy, and how to trust yourself enough to rewrite your own script.

From Kate: Today I’m bringing you a conversation that feels especially alive and needed right now. I sat down with Albert Bramante — a rare soul who bridges the world of psychology and the performing arts. For over two decades he’s walked alongside actors, dancers, and other artists as both a talent agent and a guide through the invisible terrain of mindset, fear, self-doubt, and that sneaky self-sabotage we all bump up against when we dare to put our true selves out in the world.

In this conversation, Albert opens up about how rejection isn’t really rejection, how fear can be a strange protector, and how staying open to the unknown — in our art, our work, our relationships — can free us to live bigger, truer lives.

I hope as you listen you feel a soft invitation to loosen your own grip a little, to see where you might be clinging too tightly to other people’s scripts for you — and maybe, just maybe, to let yourself play again.

Highlights:

Why rejection is rarely personal

How our childhood shapes creative courage

What fear of success really means

The power of playing instead of performing

Real stories about people pleasing, burnout, and letting go

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Albert Bramante, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast (the finale for Season 4!) Kate sits down with Albert Bramante — talent agent, psychologist, and author — to explore why so many creatives hold themselves back, how to reframe rejection, why fear isn’t the enemy, and how to trust yourself enough to rewrite your own script.

From Kate: Today I’m bringing you a conversation that feels especially alive and needed right now. I sat down with Albert Bramante — a rare soul who bridges the world of psychology and the performing arts. For over two decades he’s walked alongside actors, dancers, and other artists as both a talent agent and a guide through the invisible terrain of mindset, fear, self-doubt, and that sneaky self-sabotage we all bump up against when we dare to put our true selves out in the world.

In this conversation, Albert opens up about how rejection isn’t really rejection, how fear can be a strange protector, and how staying open to the unknown — in our art, our work, our relationships — can free us to live bigger, truer lives.

I hope as you listen you feel a soft invitation to loosen your own grip a little, to see where you might be clinging too tightly to other people’s scripts for you — and maybe, just maybe, to let yourself play again.

Highlights:

Why rejection is rarely personal

How our childhood shapes creative courage

What fear of success really means

The power of playing instead of performing

Real stories about people pleasing, burnout, and letting go

]]> ep. 96 Albert Bramante on Rejection, Self-Doubt & Playing Beyond the Script Albert Bramante, Kate Shepherd 00:53:49 In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast (the finale for Season 4!) Kate sits down with Albert Bramante — talent agent, psychologist, and author — to explore why so many creatives hold themselves back, how to reframe rejection, why fear isn’t the enemy, and how to trust yourself enough to rewrite your own script. In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast (the finale for Season 4!) Kate sits down with Albert Bramante — talent agent, psychologist, and author — to explore why so many creatives hold themselves back, how to reframe rejection, why fear isn’t the enemy, and how to trust yourself enough to rewrite your own script. releasing self doubt, artist burnout prevention, support creative genius, fear of success, fear of change, psychology for artists, performance anxiety tips, lessons from albert bramante, how to grow creative confidence, creativity exercises podcast, best podcast for creatives, how to stop self-sabotage, embracing change creatives, finding your purpose artists, powerful mindset tips, creative blocks, performing arts mindset, kate shepherd patreon, how to handle rejection acting, embracing unknown, gig economy actors, best podcast for actors, albert bramante podcast, reframing rejection, how to deal with no, fear of rejection, writing your own script, how to build confidence acting, creative courage, you are enough, gentle creative practices, power pose for confidence, creative rejection, kate shepherd creative genius podcast, how to handle failure artists, being open to unknown, imposter syndrome artists, best performing arts podcast, how to let go fear, rewriting your story, how to accept rejection, talent agent advice, how to stop people pleasing, how to feel enough, advice for actors, staying creative through fear, how to stop fear of success, finding your creative genius, personal growth for artists, creativity podcast 2025, fear as protection, resilience artists, psychology of performance, acting career advice, artist mental health, overcoming limiting beliefs, overcome self-doubt, community for creatives, new podcast episodes creativity, success mindset for creatives, releasing perfectionism, mindset for auditions, self-help for creatives, dealing with criticism, emotional resilience artists, creative self-doubt, living authentically, creativity and mental health, self-sabotage artists, healthy creative boundaries, personal growth podcast, mindset for performers, emotional state control, gentle reminders artists, healing limiting beliefs, reframing auditions, creative identity, finding your true self creativity, inspiration for performers, how to play again, podcast for artists, creative possibilities, creativity mindset, overcoming creative fear, acting auditions tips, self-belief, self sabotage tips false full 96 1567e0f2-9c14-477a-91c4-86e01c9b137b Ep. 95 - Leo Marrs: Making Things That Matter About This Episode

What if the collapse of old systems — the patriarchy, relentless productivity, and hollow doing — is really the birth pangs of something necessary and beautiful? In this conversation, I sit down with Leo Marrs, a writer, creative strategist, experience designer, and the author of the upcoming The New Creator: Rise of the Mindful Artist in the New Meaning Economy.

Leo’s story begins in the wilds of Alaska and weaves through entrepreneurship, breathwork, altered states of consciousness, and a deep remembering that we are it — the universe expressing itself creatively through us.

In this episode, we explore:

How the collapse of old systems can feel like existential fight-or-flight — and yet a creative rebirth.

Leo’s spontaneous awakening that revealed the creative intelligence suffusing everything.

The essential role of art, vision, and imagination in shaping futures worth living.

How to engage with technology — including AI — without losing our humanity.

Why presence might be our greatest creative “technology” yet.

How to drop the striving and become the mindful artist you already are.

If you feel called to make things that truly matter, this conversation is for you.

Listen Now

Apple Podcasts: [listen here]
Spotify: [Lissten here]
 

Links & Resources

Connect with Leo Marrs: https://www.leomarrs.com

Leo’s upcoming book: The New Creator: Rise of the Mindful Artist in the New Meaning Economy (sign up on Leo’s site for updates)

Referenced in this episode:

Integral Theory by Ken Wilber — https://integrallife.com/

The Image of the Future by Fred Polak — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Polak

Moga Dot (AI & ethics) 

The Telepathy Tapes podcast — https://thetelepathytapes.com/ 

Aphantasia resources — https://aphantasia.com

Timestamps

00:00 — Welcoming Leo and the collective moment we’re in
04:00 — Leo’s spontaneous awakening in the shower
12:00 — The power of image, vision, and art to shape the future
20:00 — Engaging with AI and collective intelligence mindfully
30:00 — Aphantasia, inner knowing, and hidden gifts of not seeing
42:00 — Why we must learn to trust uncertainty
50:00 — The billboard message: You’re it — becoming the mindful artist you already are

Go Deeper

Read my blog reflections on this episode inside Patreon

Get bonus episodes, reflections, and community connection: [Patreon]

Subscribe to the Creative Genius Newsletter here

If You Loved This Episode

Share it with a friend — it helps so much.

Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — your words help Creative Genius reach more people who need it.

Join our warm, growing community on Patreon for more bonus episodes, guided reflections, and ways to connect with others on this path.

Stay Connected

Follow me on Instagram: @kateshepherdcreative & @thecreativegeniuspodcast
Follow Leo: @theleomarrs
Reach out to me directly here

Thank you for listening — keep making things that matter.

]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Leo Marrs, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius About This Episode

What if the collapse of old systems — the patriarchy, relentless productivity, and hollow doing — is really the birth pangs of something necessary and beautiful? In this conversation, I sit down with Leo Marrs, a writer, creative strategist, experience designer, and the author of the upcoming The New Creator: Rise of the Mindful Artist in the New Meaning Economy.

Leo’s story begins in the wilds of Alaska and weaves through entrepreneurship, breathwork, altered states of consciousness, and a deep remembering that we are it — the universe expressing itself creatively through us.

In this episode, we explore:

How the collapse of old systems can feel like existential fight-or-flight — and yet a creative rebirth.

Leo’s spontaneous awakening that revealed the creative intelligence suffusing everything.

The essential role of art, vision, and imagination in shaping futures worth living.

How to engage with technology — including AI — without losing our humanity.

Why presence might be our greatest creative “technology” yet.

How to drop the striving and become the mindful artist you already are.

If you feel called to make things that truly matter, this conversation is for you.

Listen Now

Apple Podcasts: [listen here]
Spotify: [Lissten here]
 

Links & Resources

Connect with Leo Marrs: https://www.leomarrs.com

Leo’s upcoming book: The New Creator: Rise of the Mindful Artist in the New Meaning Economy (sign up on Leo’s site for updates)

Referenced in this episode:

Integral Theory by Ken Wilber — https://integrallife.com/

The Image of the Future by Fred Polak — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Polak

Moga Dot (AI & ethics) 

The Telepathy Tapes podcast — https://thetelepathytapes.com/ 

Aphantasia resources — https://aphantasia.com

Timestamps

00:00 — Welcoming Leo and the collective moment we’re in
04:00 — Leo’s spontaneous awakening in the shower
12:00 — The power of image, vision, and art to shape the future
20:00 — Engaging with AI and collective intelligence mindfully
30:00 — Aphantasia, inner knowing, and hidden gifts of not seeing
42:00 — Why we must learn to trust uncertainty
50:00 — The billboard message: You’re it — becoming the mindful artist you already are

Go Deeper

Read my blog reflections on this episode inside Patreon

Get bonus episodes, reflections, and community connection: [Patreon]

Subscribe to the Creative Genius Newsletter here

If You Loved This Episode

Share it with a friend — it helps so much.

Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — your words help Creative Genius reach more people who need it.

Join our warm, growing community on Patreon for more bonus episodes, guided reflections, and ways to connect with others on this path.

Stay Connected

Follow me on Instagram: @kateshepherdcreative & @thecreativegeniuspodcast
Follow Leo: @theleomarrs
Reach out to me directly here

Thank you for listening — keep making things that matter.

]]> Ep. 95 - Leo Marrs: Making Things That Matter Leo Marrs, Kate Shepherd 00:58:51 What if the collapse of old systems — the patriarchy, relentless productivity, and hollow doing — is really the birth pangs of something necessary and beautiful? In this conversation, I sit down with Leo Marrs, a writer, creative strategist, experience designer, and the author of the upcoming The New Creator: Rise of the Mindful Artist in the New Meaning Economy. What if the collapse of old systems — the patriarchy, relentless productivity, and hollow doing — is really the birth pangs of something necessary and beautiful? In this conversation, I sit down with Leo Marrs, a writer, creative strategist, experience designer, and the author of the upcoming The New Creator: Rise of the Mindful Artist in the New Meaning Economy. inner creative voice, rise of the mindful artist, transformational creativity, artist’s journey, creative rebirth, creative genius podcast, breathwork practice, imagination and reality, creativity flow, future of creativity, creative thinkers, visionary art, creative mindset, nondual states, kate shepherd podcast, unleash creativity, art vision, flow states, creative revolution, creative living, creativity healing, new creator, creativity and ai, creative community, creative empowerment, creativity and nature, creative strategy, new paradigm creativity, presence practice, conscious evolution, art and social change, creativity podcast, healing through art, higher consciousness art, art and consciousness, creative resilience, mindful business, mindful makers, mindful design, consciousness and creativity, creativity and society, creative intelligence, conscious leadership, ken wilber, reconnect to creativity, creative consciousness, spiritual podcast, visionary leadership, creative presence, intuitive creativity, visionary future, creative expression, creativity coach, spiritual art, podcast for visionaries, dreamers and makers, creative awakening podcast, creative economy, art as activism, inner technology, imagination power, creativity and presence, integral theory, spiritual creativity, mindful artist, spiritual entrepreneur, creativity tools, awakening creativity, mindful creator, creativity vision, artists awakening, creativity rebirth, creativity expansion, creative disruption, intentional design, creative catalyst, rewild your creativity, end of the patriarchy, creativity and intuition, spiritual awakening podcast, new meaning economy, creative meditation, conscious creator, art of becoming, collective awakening, podcast for artists, creativity and culture, altered states creativity, conscious artist, leo marrs, artistic freedom, visionary thinker, breathwork and creativity, mindfulness for artists, creativity in chaos, soul work creativity, conscious art movement false full 95 e0d47385-5446-447e-9414-5d1e6a157735 Ep 94 - Ben Rennie: Curiosity, Creativity, and Confidence In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I talk with designer, writer, and thinker Ben Rennie, author of a new book that explores the transformative power of curiosity and creativity. Together, we unpack the dynamic relationship between curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and how this path can guide us to overcome fear and step more fully into our potential. Ben shares his personal story—sparked by a promise to his late mother—that led him to examine how people find themselves in powerful, unexpected places.

We explore the idea that creativity isn’t limited to the arts but is instead the ability to see things differently, solve problems, and bring ideas to life. Through vivid stories and practical wisdom, Ben and I explore how curiosity is the antidote to fear, how creativity naturally flows from curiosity, and how confidence is built by simply beginning—and continuing—to create.

From imposter syndrome at a Dolce & Gabbana event to finding inspiration in nature, this conversation is a powerful invitation to get curious, stay creative, and be kind to yourself in the process.

Topics Covered:

How curiosity dissolves fear

Why creativity is about seeing possibilities, not just making art

Reframing repetition: why doing what’s been done before is still meaningful

How creative confidence is earned through action

The role of environment and nature in creative flow Navigating imposter syndrome

and Honouring your path

Resources & Mentions: Ben Rennie's new book Ben’s “Wednesdays” blog on Medium Brene Brown Steve Jobs: “You can’t connect the dots looking forward…” Meredith Hite-Estevez: “Join a song already singing” Rick Rubin: on creativity and remixing existing ideas

Takeaways / Call to Action:

Follow your curiosity—it’s the best antidote to fear Just start, even if it’s been done before—your voice matters

Practice regularly and create space for your creativity

Capture your ideas on the go

Be gentle with yourself

Spend time in nature to reset and reconnect

]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Ben Rennie, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I talk with designer, writer, and thinker Ben Rennie, author of a new book that explores the transformative power of curiosity and creativity. Together, we unpack the dynamic relationship between curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and how this path can guide us to overcome fear and step more fully into our potential. Ben shares his personal story—sparked by a promise to his late mother—that led him to examine how people find themselves in powerful, unexpected places.

We explore the idea that creativity isn’t limited to the arts but is instead the ability to see things differently, solve problems, and bring ideas to life. Through vivid stories and practical wisdom, Ben and I explore how curiosity is the antidote to fear, how creativity naturally flows from curiosity, and how confidence is built by simply beginning—and continuing—to create.

From imposter syndrome at a Dolce & Gabbana event to finding inspiration in nature, this conversation is a powerful invitation to get curious, stay creative, and be kind to yourself in the process.

Topics Covered:

How curiosity dissolves fear

Why creativity is about seeing possibilities, not just making art

Reframing repetition: why doing what’s been done before is still meaningful

How creative confidence is earned through action

The role of environment and nature in creative flow Navigating imposter syndrome

and Honouring your path

Resources & Mentions: Ben Rennie's new book Ben’s “Wednesdays” blog on Medium Brene Brown Steve Jobs: “You can’t connect the dots looking forward…” Meredith Hite-Estevez: “Join a song already singing” Rick Rubin: on creativity and remixing existing ideas

Takeaways / Call to Action:

Follow your curiosity—it’s the best antidote to fear Just start, even if it’s been done before—your voice matters

Practice regularly and create space for your creativity

Capture your ideas on the go

Be gentle with yourself

Spend time in nature to reset and reconnect

]]> Ep 94 - Ben Rennie: Curiosity, Creativity, and Confidence Ben Rennie, Kate Shepherd 01:06:31 In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I talk with designer, writer, and thinker Ben Rennie, author of a new book that explores the transformative power of curiosity and creativity. Together, we unpack the dynamic relationship between curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and how this path can guide us to overcome fear and step more fully into our potential. Ben shares his personal story—sparked by a promise to his late mother—that led him to examine how people find themselves in powerful, unexpected places. In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I talk with designer, writer, and thinker Ben Rennie, author of a new book that explores the transformative power of curiosity and creativity. Together, we unpack the dynamic relationship between curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and how this path can guide us to overcome fear and step more fully into our potential. Ben shares his personal story—sparked by a promise to his late mother—that led him to examine how people find themselves in powerful, unexpected places. creative genius podcast, storytelling, breakthrough thinking, trusting yourself, heart-led creativity, emotional courage, creative mindset, unlocking creativity, capturing ideas, courage, creative inspiration, creativity in business, seeing possibilities, finding your voice, quiet moments, creative wellness, starting small, capturing moments, being gentle, starting again, creative healing, overcoming self-doubt, confidence practice, nature and creativity, meaningful creativity, curiosity as a tool, introspection, writing, empowering creatives, deep listening, healing through art, fear of unknown, problem solving, mindfulness, observing differently, personal development, mindset shift, fresh perspective, moving through fear, slowing down, inner growth, artist’s path, creative career, creative insight, creative confidence, idea generation, bold thinking, creative permission, artist mindset, creative habits, creativity beyond art, repetition, inner knowing, creative process, authentic expression, nurturing ideas, mindset, kate shepherd, daily creativity, innovation, creative bravery, making art, just start, creative journey, soulful work, inspiration, emotional intelligence, fear, growth mindset, creating space, designing your life, trusting your path, mental resilience, finding purpose, ben rennie, following ideas, possibility, curiosity, design thinking, honoring ideas, quiet confidence, life design, personal voice, self-compassion, self-reflection, self-expression, everyday creativity, create again, creativity, self-belief, exploring unknowns, practice, creative breakthroughs, confidence, doing it anyway, imposter syndrome, original thinking, reinventing ideas false full 94 0a7161b1-785e-4fa7-9c2b-9f2f1c29a2cc 93 - From Manufactured Chaos to Soft Living: Navigating the Rise of the Matriarchy with Gina Luker (Shabby Creek Cottage) A FEW THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT

Why joy is not frivolous—it’s essential.

How to observe chaos without absorbing it

Alchemizing anger into action

Grounding techniques to pull you back to yourself (barefoot walks, simple rituals)

Why online friendships and community can be just as real—and healing—as in-person ones

How feminine energy can help rebalance a world spinning off its axis

What it actually looks like to embrace your authentic self in a world that often shames it

Why creativity is your most reliable compass during uncertain times

Letting go of the pressure to save the world while still lending a hand

The truth about money and how it amplifies who you already are

SOUND BITES

"The matriarchy is the highest good for all."

"We have to focus on joy every day."

"Community is not a one-way street."

"Walking outside barefoot is grounding."

"Ten minutes a day is all it takes."

"Life is to savour it and enjoy it."

"Your soul will never lead you astray."

"That was medicine for my soul."

CALLS TO ACTION If this episode stirred something in you, I’d love for you to support this work. Join my Patreon to help keep these conversations going and get access to bonus content, meditations, and other goodies I create just for our community.

And if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a friend. That’s how we grow this beautiful circle—and how we get these conversations into the hearts of those who need them most.

RESOURCES + LINKS

The Shabby Creek Cottage

The Soft Life Society

Join Kate's Patreon

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Patriarchy and the extinction burst

The importance of grounding practices

Creativity as guidance and resilience

Building and rebuilding community with intention

This one’s tender, fierce, and exactly what we need right now. I hope it lands in your heart the way it did in mine.

 

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius A FEW THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT

Why joy is not frivolous—it’s essential.

How to observe chaos without absorbing it

Alchemizing anger into action

Grounding techniques to pull you back to yourself (barefoot walks, simple rituals)

Why online friendships and community can be just as real—and healing—as in-person ones

How feminine energy can help rebalance a world spinning off its axis

What it actually looks like to embrace your authentic self in a world that often shames it

Why creativity is your most reliable compass during uncertain times

Letting go of the pressure to save the world while still lending a hand

The truth about money and how it amplifies who you already are

SOUND BITES

"The matriarchy is the highest good for all."

"We have to focus on joy every day."

"Community is not a one-way street."

"Walking outside barefoot is grounding."

"Ten minutes a day is all it takes."

"Life is to savour it and enjoy it."

"Your soul will never lead you astray."

"That was medicine for my soul."

CALLS TO ACTION If this episode stirred something in you, I’d love for you to support this work. Join my Patreon to help keep these conversations going and get access to bonus content, meditations, and other goodies I create just for our community.

And if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a friend. That’s how we grow this beautiful circle—and how we get these conversations into the hearts of those who need them most.

RESOURCES + LINKS

The Shabby Creek Cottage

The Soft Life Society

Join Kate's Patreon

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Patriarchy and the extinction burst

The importance of grounding practices

Creativity as guidance and resilience

Building and rebuilding community with intention

This one’s tender, fierce, and exactly what we need right now. I hope it lands in your heart the way it did in mine.

 

]]> 93 - From Manufactured Chaos to Soft Living: Navigating the Rise of the Matriarchy with Gina Luker (Shabby Creek Cottage) Kate Shepherd 01:19:53 In this deeply grounding and honest conversation, I sat down with Gina Luker, founder of The Shabby Creek Cottage and The Soft Life Society. Gina is a creative visionary, intuitive guide, and one of the fiercest advocates I know for joy, softness, and radical authenticity. For over 15 years, she’s been helping women reclaim their creative magic and shed the cultural conditioning that tells us we must do more, be less, and stay quiet. Lately, Gina’s been putting her energy toward supporting people through what she calls the "manufactured chaos" we’re all living in—a deliberate and fear-based system designed to keep us small. In this episode, we explore how to meet that chaos with grounded presence, creativity, and meaningful connection. We talk about the extinction burst of the patriarchy, what it means to move toward a matriarchal way of being that honours the highest good for all, and how to stay tethered to our inner compass while the world shakes and shifts. Gina offers soul medicine in the form of wisdom, reminders, and powerful reframes that will leave you feeling more hopeful, more connected—and maybe even a little rebellious in the best way. In this deeply grounding and honest conversation, I sat down with Gina Luker, founder of The Shabby Creek Cottage and The Soft Life Society. Gina is a creative visionary, intuitive guide, and one of the fiercest advocates I know for joy, softness, and radical authenticity. For over 15 years, she’s been helping women reclaim their creative magic and shed the cultural conditioning that tells us we must do more, be less, and stay quiet. Lately, Gina’s been putting her energy toward supporting people through what she calls the "manufactured chaos" we’re all living in—a deliberate and fear-based system designed to keep us small. In this episode, we explore how to meet that chaos with grounded presence, creativity, and meaningful connection. We talk about the extinction burst of the patriarchy, what it means to move toward a matriarchal way of being that honours the highest good for all, and how to stay tethered to our inner compass while the world shakes and shifts. Gina offers soul medicine in the form of wisdom, reminders, and powerful reframes that will leave you feeling more hopeful, more connected—and maybe even a little rebellious in the best way. women’s empowerment, intuitive guidance, gina luker, emotional alchemy, joy as resistance, slow living, emotional strength, building community, soft life society, podcast for creatives, healing stories, intuition and creativity, authenticity, personal transformation, creative podcast, grounded presence, slow creative life, anger into action, art as medicine, nervous system healing, finding your voice, intuitive living, creative magic, patriarchy collapse, healing anger, community building, living softly, alchemizing anger, emotional resilience, creative life, soul medicine, healing through art, creative courage, grounding practices, art and soul, spiritual growth, intuition, creativity in crisis, people pleasing recovery, soft living, shabby creek cottage, softness as strength, emotional freedom, patriarchy detox, creative healing journey, women’s wisdom, observing not absorbing, soft revolution, manufactured chaos, navigating chaos, healing burnout, artistic healing, women creatives, joy practice, kate shepherd, inner compass, creative self, feminine energy, finding joy, spiritual creativity, feminine power, emotional grounding, reclaiming magic, soul-aligned living, emotional healing, conscious healing, creativity and healing, healing conversation, women supporting women, spirituality and creativity, healing the feminine, nervous system support, rest and resistance, rebel energy, living authentically, the creative genius podcast, rebellion through art, sacred rage, creating change, burnout recovery, sacred creativity, spiritual rebellion, healing with creativity, radical authenticity, trauma recovery, sacred softness, podcast for artists, conscious community, resistance through joy, voice of the feminine, everyday creativity, walking barefoot, matriarchy rising, intuition led life, podcast about healing, creativity and joy, inspired living false full 93 38431620-2e94-4807-bca0-8680279dae8b 92 - Embracing AI? A Creative Revolution with Troy Plota In the ever-evolving landscape of art and technology, the fusion of creativity and artificial intelligence is opening new horizons for artists worldwide. In a recent episode of Creative Genius, host Kate Shepherd engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Troy Plota, the visionary behind Plotaverse, exploring how AI can serve as a powerful ally in the creative process.

The Intersection of Art and Technology:
Troy Plota's journey from a seasoned photographer to the founder of a groundbreaking digital platform exemplifies the transformative potential of embracing technological advancements. Plotaverse, his innovative app, brought motion to still images, captivating audiences and achieving remarkable success with over 10 million downloads. 

Democratizing Creativity:
A central theme in the discussion is the democratization of art through AI. Troy emphasizes that AI tools can empower individuals with creative visions but limited resources, enabling them to bring their ideas to life without the need for substantial budgets or technical expertise.

Spiritual Insights and Creative Inspiration:
Beyond technology, the conversation delves into the spiritual dimensions of creativity. Troy shares a profound personal experience where he was inspired by a dream, awakening with a complete screenplay in mind. This narrative underscores the mysterious and often transcendent nature of artistic inspiration.

Building Creative Communities:
The episode also highlights the importance of community and service in the artistic journey. Troy discusses how platforms like Plotaverse can foster connections among artists, creating supportive environments that nurture creativity and innovation.

The dialogue between Kate Shepherd and Troy Plota offers valuable insights into how embracing AI can enhance, rather than hinder, human creativity. By viewing technology as a collaborative partner, artists can unlock new realms of expression and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive creative landscape.

To explore more about Troy Plota's work, visit Plotaverse

Key Topics:

The inception and impact of Plotaverse

AI as a tool for creative empowerment

Balancing technology with human artistry

Spiritual insights and their influence on creativity

Building communities through shared artistic endeavors

Notable Quotes:

"Creativity is a universal calling."

"AI can enhance creativity rather than replace it."

"Community and service to others can help combat fear and anxiety."

Resources:

Plotaverse Official Website

Troy Plota's Personal Site

Dor Brothers Video Mentioned

Guest Bio:
Troy Plota is a seasoned photographer and digital artist with over 30 years of experience. He is the founder of Plotaverse, a platform that revolutionized digital art by animating still images, garnering over 10 million downloads and reaching #1 in the App Store. Troy's work has been featured in prominent publications like Vanity Fair, GQ, and Rolling Stone. 

Episode Highlights:

Discussion on the role of AI in democratizing creativity

Insights into the development and success of Plotaverse

Exploration of spiritual experiences influencing artistic endeavors

Emphasis on building supportive creative communities


Subscribe to Creative Genius, leave a review, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/creativegeniuspodcast.

]]> Fri, 9 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In the ever-evolving landscape of art and technology, the fusion of creativity and artificial intelligence is opening new horizons for artists worldwide. In a recent episode of Creative Genius, host Kate Shepherd engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Troy Plota, the visionary behind Plotaverse, exploring how AI can serve as a powerful ally in the creative process.

The Intersection of Art and Technology:
Troy Plota's journey from a seasoned photographer to the founder of a groundbreaking digital platform exemplifies the transformative potential of embracing technological advancements. Plotaverse, his innovative app, brought motion to still images, captivating audiences and achieving remarkable success with over 10 million downloads. 

Democratizing Creativity:
A central theme in the discussion is the democratization of art through AI. Troy emphasizes that AI tools can empower individuals with creative visions but limited resources, enabling them to bring their ideas to life without the need for substantial budgets or technical expertise.

Spiritual Insights and Creative Inspiration:
Beyond technology, the conversation delves into the spiritual dimensions of creativity. Troy shares a profound personal experience where he was inspired by a dream, awakening with a complete screenplay in mind. This narrative underscores the mysterious and often transcendent nature of artistic inspiration.

Building Creative Communities:
The episode also highlights the importance of community and service in the artistic journey. Troy discusses how platforms like Plotaverse can foster connections among artists, creating supportive environments that nurture creativity and innovation.

The dialogue between Kate Shepherd and Troy Plota offers valuable insights into how embracing AI can enhance, rather than hinder, human creativity. By viewing technology as a collaborative partner, artists can unlock new realms of expression and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive creative landscape.

To explore more about Troy Plota's work, visit Plotaverse

Key Topics:

The inception and impact of Plotaverse

AI as a tool for creative empowerment

Balancing technology with human artistry

Spiritual insights and their influence on creativity

Building communities through shared artistic endeavors

Notable Quotes:

"Creativity is a universal calling."

"AI can enhance creativity rather than replace it."

"Community and service to others can help combat fear and anxiety."

Resources:

Plotaverse Official Website

Troy Plota's Personal Site

Dor Brothers Video Mentioned

Guest Bio:
Troy Plota is a seasoned photographer and digital artist with over 30 years of experience. He is the founder of Plotaverse, a platform that revolutionized digital art by animating still images, garnering over 10 million downloads and reaching #1 in the App Store. Troy's work has been featured in prominent publications like Vanity Fair, GQ, and Rolling Stone. 

Episode Highlights:

Discussion on the role of AI in democratizing creativity

Insights into the development and success of Plotaverse

Exploration of spiritual experiences influencing artistic endeavors

Emphasis on building supportive creative communities


Subscribe to Creative Genius, leave a review, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/creativegeniuspodcast.

]]> 92 - Embracing AI? A Creative Revolution with Troy Plota Kate Shepherd 00:57:48 In this episode, Kate Shepherd sits down with Troy Plota, founder of Plotaverse, to chat about about the transformative role of AI in the creative process. They explore how technology can democratize art, making it more accessible to creators worldwide. Troy shares personal stories, including a spiritual experience that inspired a screenplay, and discusses the importance of community and service in the artistic journey. In this episode, Kate Shepherd sits down with Troy Plota, founder of Plotaverse, to chat about about the transformative role of AI in the creative process. They explore how technology can democratize art, making it more accessible to creators worldwide. Troy shares personal stories, including a spiritual experience that inspired a screenplay, and discusses the importance of community and service in the artistic journey. creative alchemy, artistic journey, creative platforms, creative enlightenment, creative alliance, creative mindset, creative engagement, creative wonder, creative impact, creative mentorship, creative revolution, creative perspective, humanity, creative partnership, creative harmony, creative inclusion, creative connection, creative inspiration, creative voyage, creative understanding, creative awe, creative community, creative empowerment, creative transcendence, creative magic, creative outreach, creative insights, spirituality, ai tools, creative diversity, creative exploration, creative exploration, creative narrative, creative evolution, creative network, creative conversation, creative purpose, connection, artistic development, technology, spiritual inspiration, creative dialogue, creative storytelling, creative resilience, artistic collaboration, ai in art, visual storytelling, creative pilgrimage, creative insight, creative odyssey, creative consciousness, democratizing art, creative authenticity, creative passion, creative expression, creative support, artistic innovation, digital creativity, creative process, creative potential, digital art, creative vision, creative innovation, community, plotiverse, creative freedom, innovation, creative fulfillment, creative adventure, creative journey, creative accessibility, creative transformation, creative tools, creative wisdom, ai, creative quest, creative technology, creative curiosity, creative imagination, art, creative exchange, creative growth, human creativity, creative collaboration, creative awareness, creative metamorphosis, creative balance, creative expedition, creative discovery, creative knowledge, creative awakening, artistic empowerment, motion graphics, social platform, creative leadership, artistic expression, creative synergy, creativity, photo animation, creative discourse false full 92 5fd973b3-6c41-4292-a4ea-3dde43dc175e 91 - Weaving a New Reality: Finding Your Way Through Chaos, Fear, and Frozen Mode with Sharazad Jamal What do we do when we feel frozen in the face of manufactured crisis and overwhelm? I sit down with wise and wonderful Sharazad Jamal to talk about finding your way back to your inner truth, using creativity, intuition, and ancient wisdom tools to navigate fear and chaos.

In this deeply resonant conversation, artist and soul-guide Sharazad Jamal joins me to explore how we navigate ongoing chaos, collective trauma, and personal overwhelm. We dive into tools and practices that help move through fear, reconnect to intuition, and activate creativity during crisis. With wisdom rooted in somatic therapy, spiritual insight, and creative resilience, this episode is a balm for anyone feeling frozen, scattered, or exhausted. Sharazad shares frameworks for understanding our different bodies (mental, physical, emotional, and soul) and how to support each when fear takes over. If you’ve been struggling to stay grounded in the noise, this episode is a must-listen.

Topics We Cover

Why artists are uniquely prepared for uncertainty and change

Irene Lyon’s somatic trauma work and the freeze response

Understanding the four "bodies": mental, physical, emotional, soul

How to get unstuck when you feel frozen or overwhelmed

The power of imagination and emotion in shaping our future

Why beauty and creativity are revolutionary, not indulgent

Using Byron Katie’s "The Work" to unhook from unhelpful beliefs

Building journaling and creative rituals as grounding practices

Trusting intuition even when it feels disorienting

Discerning your feelings from the collective or others’ energy

Resources & Mentions

Irene Lyon (Somatic Therapist, Vancouver)

Byron Katie’s "The Work"

Morning Moon Jewelry (lovemorningmoon.com)

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius What do we do when we feel frozen in the face of manufactured crisis and overwhelm? I sit down with wise and wonderful Sharazad Jamal to talk about finding your way back to your inner truth, using creativity, intuition, and ancient wisdom tools to navigate fear and chaos.

In this deeply resonant conversation, artist and soul-guide Sharazad Jamal joins me to explore how we navigate ongoing chaos, collective trauma, and personal overwhelm. We dive into tools and practices that help move through fear, reconnect to intuition, and activate creativity during crisis. With wisdom rooted in somatic therapy, spiritual insight, and creative resilience, this episode is a balm for anyone feeling frozen, scattered, or exhausted. Sharazad shares frameworks for understanding our different bodies (mental, physical, emotional, and soul) and how to support each when fear takes over. If you’ve been struggling to stay grounded in the noise, this episode is a must-listen.

Topics We Cover

Why artists are uniquely prepared for uncertainty and change

Irene Lyon’s somatic trauma work and the freeze response

Understanding the four "bodies": mental, physical, emotional, soul

How to get unstuck when you feel frozen or overwhelmed

The power of imagination and emotion in shaping our future

Why beauty and creativity are revolutionary, not indulgent

Using Byron Katie’s "The Work" to unhook from unhelpful beliefs

Building journaling and creative rituals as grounding practices

Trusting intuition even when it feels disorienting

Discerning your feelings from the collective or others’ energy

Resources & Mentions

Irene Lyon (Somatic Therapist, Vancouver)

Byron Katie’s "The Work"

Morning Moon Jewelry (lovemorningmoon.com)

]]> 91 - Weaving a New Reality: Finding Your Way Through Chaos, Fear, and Frozen Mode with Sharazad Jamal Kate Shepherd 01:05:27 In this deeply resonant conversation, artist and soul-guide Sharazad Jamal joins me to explore how we navigate ongoing chaos, collective trauma, and personal overwhelm. We dive into tools and practices that help move through fear, reconnect to intuition, and activate creativity during crisis. With wisdom rooted in somatic therapy, spiritual insight, and creative resilience, this episode is a balm for anyone feeling frozen, scattered, or exhausted. Sharazad shares frameworks for understanding our different bodies (mental, physical, emotional, and soul) and how to support each when fear takes over. If you’ve been struggling to stay grounded in the noise, this episode is a must-listen. In this deeply resonant conversation, artist and soul-guide Sharazad Jamal joins me to explore how we navigate ongoing chaos, collective trauma, and personal overwhelm. We dive into tools and practices that help move through fear, reconnect to intuition, and activate creativity during crisis. With wisdom rooted in somatic therapy, spiritual insight, and creative resilience, this episode is a balm for anyone feeling frozen, scattered, or exhausted. Sharazad shares frameworks for understanding our different bodies (mental, physical, emotional, and soul) and how to support each when fear takes over. If you’ve been struggling to stay grounded in the noise, this episode is a must-listen. nervous system rewiring, intuitive guidance, trauma healing, nervous system health, somatic therapy tools, somatic release, nervous system resilience, embodied creativity, flexibility, embodied presence, personal transformation, nervous system regulation, inner child healing, neuroplasticity, healing modalities, neurobiology, nervous system healing, nervous system education, self-soothing, self-empowerment, art therapy, nervous system tools, sympathetic nervous system, emotional resilience, creative healing, trauma-informed practice, healing through art, somatic mindfulness, somatic experiencing, mindful creativity, somatic intelligence, somatic therapy, sensory awareness, healing resistance, grounding practices, body connection, nervous system balance, byron katie, body wisdom, intuition, emotional regulation, healing practices, connection with body, healing trauma through creativity, nervous system reset practices, body-based healing, emotional clarity, emotional freedom, spiritual awakening, creative expression, mind-body connection, creative process, self-awareness, trauma-informed creativity, energy healing, nervous system trauma, flow state, creative freedom, nervous system integration, emotional expression, somatic awareness, creative flow, emotional intelligence, healing journey, healing through movement, wholeness, trauma release, creativity and healing, nervous system safety, creativity for wellness, nervous system support, rewiring patterns, embodiment, vagus nerve, nervous system reset, parasympathetic nervous system, breathwork, connection to self, self-trust, irene lyon, trauma healing tools, inner peace, self-discovery, emotional release, trauma recovery, self-inquiry, nervous system capacity, trauma-informed somatics, embodiment practices, subconscious healing, safe embodiment, self-regulation, creative nervous system, resilience, inner work, awareness practices, polyvagal theory, expressive arts false full 91 77cc3b68-3262-4d9a-958f-cea59ccefdf8 Encore with new material Lama Rod Owens, New Saints From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors As the world feels increasingly unstable, many of us are seeking ways to stay grounded, to keep our hearts open, and to resist despair. In this timely encore episode, Buddhist teacher and author Lama Rod Owens reminds us that joy is not only possible in times of crisis—it is essential.

Lama Rod shares deeply from his lived experience as a Black, queer spiritual teacher in America. We talk about how rage can be holy, how rest is sacred, and how joy can serve as a radical, defiant act in the face of oppression.

This conversation is an anchor for anyone navigating stress, overwhelm, or heartbreak right now. May it nourish you deeply.

In this episode:

How joy functions as a tool for resistance

What it means to stay emotionally present without being consumed

Why creative expression is essential for survival

How to begin cultivating inner spaciousness, even in chaos

Practices to help you return to your centre

💡 BONUS RESOURCES
Join my Patreon for additional tools to support your creative and spiritual journey. Get access to exclusive guided meditations, creativity worksheets, and more.
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Resources Mentioned:

Lama Rod Owens' book: The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors

lamarod.com

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Lama Rod Owens, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius As the world feels increasingly unstable, many of us are seeking ways to stay grounded, to keep our hearts open, and to resist despair. In this timely encore episode, Buddhist teacher and author Lama Rod Owens reminds us that joy is not only possible in times of crisis—it is essential.

Lama Rod shares deeply from his lived experience as a Black, queer spiritual teacher in America. We talk about how rage can be holy, how rest is sacred, and how joy can serve as a radical, defiant act in the face of oppression.

This conversation is an anchor for anyone navigating stress, overwhelm, or heartbreak right now. May it nourish you deeply.

In this episode:

How joy functions as a tool for resistance

What it means to stay emotionally present without being consumed

Why creative expression is essential for survival

How to begin cultivating inner spaciousness, even in chaos

Practices to help you return to your centre

💡 BONUS RESOURCES
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]]> Encore with new material Lama Rod Owens, New Saints From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors Lama Rod Owens, Kate Shepherd 01:17:44 In this episode, Lama Rod Owens explores how tending to our own brokenheartedness can unlock the transformative power of creativity, offering a path to building an awakened and beautiful life. Through insightful and personal anecdotes from his book, "The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors," Lama Rod invites listeners to reimagine forgiveness, radical self-care, and awakened care as essential tools for crafting a fulfilling existence. Don't miss this opportunity to discover fresh perspectives on spirituality, human connection, and the boundless possibilities of creative expression. In this episode, Lama Rod Owens explores how tending to our own brokenheartedness can unlock the transformative power of creativity, offering a path to building an awakened and beautiful life. Through insightful and personal anecdotes from his book, "The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors," Lama Rod invites listeners to reimagine forgiveness, radical self-care, and awakened care as essential tools for crafting a fulfilling existence. Don't miss this opportunity to discover fresh perspectives on spirituality, human connection, and the boundless possibilities of creative expression. surrender, gratitude, spiritual exploration, liberation, consciousness, authenticity, meditation, buddhism, creative empowerment, art as therapy, mindful artistry, forgiveness, contemplation, sacred space, spirituality, journey, growth, mindful presence, introspection, artistic spirituality, healing through art, mindful creativity, joy, liberation through expression, connection, mindfulness, artistic transformation, self-realization, radical acceptance, self-discovery through art, acceptance, compassionate action, compassion, spiritual growth, artistic apocalypse, intuition, healing practices, lama rod owens, creative liberation, creative mindfulness, empowering creativity., inner harmony, healing, joyful living, clarity, liberation through creativity, mind-body connection, creative process, self-awareness, inner journey, community, authentic expression, wisdom, transcendence, balance, presence, innovation, healing power of creativity, awareness, liberation through art, mindful living, creative journey, buddhist philosophy, self-expression as liberation, enlightenment, personal growth, empowerment, emotional intelligence, healing journey, presence of mind, creativity and healing, holistic healing, awakening, mindful creation process, self-love, harmony, insight, transformation, inner transformation, divinity, collective support., zen, soulful living, mindful awareness, mindful creation, inner peace, self-discovery, inner peace through creativity, ancestral wisdom, creative awakening, art as meditation, mindful self-discovery, self-compassion, self-expression, artistic expression, creativity, creative self-discovery, artistic freedom, resilience, tranquility, artistic mindfulness, tara brach, sacred, compassionate creativity, inner wisdom, compassionate living, inner strength false full 90 803f3d76-f04c-461f-85bc-733bc16e0685 Ep 89 - The Call of Creativity, Intuition, and Ancestry with Rebe Huntman In this episode of the Creative Genius podcast, I interview Rebe Huntman about her debut memoir, "My Mother in Havana, a memoir of magic and miracle." Rebe shares her personal story of losing her mother at a young age and the subsequent decades of feeling disconnected from her memory. Driven by a deep longing and intuition, Rebe embarked on a 30-day DIY pilgrimage to Cuba to seek a different perspective on grief and connection. 

The conversation delves into how Rebe's background as a Latin dancer led her to discover the spiritual roots of Cuban dances and the traditions of honoring the deceased.  Rebe recounts her experiences immersing herself in rituals dedicated to the goddess Oshun, visiting the sanctuary of Cuba's patron saint, and meeting with a spiritist who she hoped would connect her with her mother.

Rebe and I discuss the importance of intuition and following one's unique path, even when it doesn't seem logical. We also explore the disconnect in Western culture from ancestral connections, magic, and meaningful rituals, contrasting it with the Cuban traditions of keeping the dead close.

The conversation touches on the challenges of staying creative and connected to one's inner voice in the face of overwhelming global issues and personal fears. Rebe shares her belief in creativity as a portal and emphasizes the importance of honouring inner longings and choosing to champion humanity. She also shares her personal rituals for grounding and connecting with her intuition and ancestors, offering practical advice for listeners seeking to do the same. Ultimately, Rebe's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit, the wisdom of intuition, and the potential for magic and miracle in our lives, even in the darkest of times. 

 

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode of the Creative Genius podcast, I interview Rebe Huntman about her debut memoir, "My Mother in Havana, a memoir of magic and miracle." Rebe shares her personal story of losing her mother at a young age and the subsequent decades of feeling disconnected from her memory. Driven by a deep longing and intuition, Rebe embarked on a 30-day DIY pilgrimage to Cuba to seek a different perspective on grief and connection. 

The conversation delves into how Rebe's background as a Latin dancer led her to discover the spiritual roots of Cuban dances and the traditions of honoring the deceased.  Rebe recounts her experiences immersing herself in rituals dedicated to the goddess Oshun, visiting the sanctuary of Cuba's patron saint, and meeting with a spiritist who she hoped would connect her with her mother.

Rebe and I discuss the importance of intuition and following one's unique path, even when it doesn't seem logical. We also explore the disconnect in Western culture from ancestral connections, magic, and meaningful rituals, contrasting it with the Cuban traditions of keeping the dead close.

The conversation touches on the challenges of staying creative and connected to one's inner voice in the face of overwhelming global issues and personal fears. Rebe shares her belief in creativity as a portal and emphasizes the importance of honouring inner longings and choosing to champion humanity. She also shares her personal rituals for grounding and connecting with her intuition and ancestors, offering practical advice for listeners seeking to do the same. Ultimately, Rebe's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit, the wisdom of intuition, and the potential for magic and miracle in our lives, even in the darkest of times. 

 

]]> Ep 89 - The Call of Creativity, Intuition, and Ancestry with Rebe Huntman Kate Shepherd 01:16:59 Don't miss this insightful conversation that encourages listeners to turn inward, embrace their intuition, and find magic in the everyday. In this episode of the Creative Genius podcast, host Kate Shepard sits down with Rebe Huntman, a multi-passionate artist and author, to discuss her powerful journey of grief, intuition, and creative connection. Rebe shares the story behind her debut book, "My Mother in Havana, a memoir of magic and miracle", which chronicles her journey back to her mother 30 years after her death through the spiritual traditions of Cuba. This episode is a call to listen to your deepest longings in this time of upheaval we are all living through. Don't miss this insightful conversation that encourages listeners to turn inward, embrace their intuition, and find magic in the everyday. In this episode of the Creative Genius podcast, host Kate Shepard sits down with Rebe Huntman, a multi-passionate artist and author, to discuss her powerful journey of grief, intuition, and creative connection. Rebe shares the story behind her debut book, "My Mother in Havana, a memoir of magic and miracle", which chronicles her journey back to her mother 30 years after her death through the spiritual traditions of Cuba. This episode is a call to listen to your deepest longings in this time of upheaval we are all living through. storytelling, artistic journey, trusting yourself, deep creativity, spiritual depth, visionary art, profound experiences, authenticity, personal transformation, memory, mystical experiences, creative inspiration, grief and loss, life purpose, creative empowerment, afro-cuban spirituality, dance, heart-centred creativity, spirituality, cuban traditions, ritual, inner voice, emotional resilience, deep listening, metaphysical exploration, listening to your soul, divine messages, healing through art, creative purpose, profound transformation, creative courage, connection, mindfulness, cultural heritage, oshun, divine feminine, universal connection, intuition, honouring the past, storytelling traditions, listening to intuition, creating with purpose, cultural wisdom, sacred storytelling, creative confidence, miracles, living with intention, healing, cultural traditions, spiritual awakening, memoir, creative expression, creative process, self-awareness, emotional well-being, spiritual mentorship, finding meaning, energy work, connecting with history, movement, subconscious mind, emotional expression, personal growth, latin dance, journaling, reclaiming magic, emotional healing, creative calling, embracing uncertainty, life-changing journey, soul connection, transformation, meditative practice, artistic exploration, intuitive wisdom, overcoming doubt, the creative genius podcast, self-trust, unlocking potential, lineage, soulful living, trusting the process, following your heart, sacred rituals, self-discovery, grounding, ancestors, magic, symbolic meaning, ancestral connection, spiritual journey, grief, unseen forces, soul work, spiritism, sacred spaces, wisdom traditions, self-exploration, creativity, resilience, creative breakthroughs, mystical traditions, personal storytelling, emotional connection, inner guidance false full 89 120ab106-e591-4acd-b801-fba98d446134 Ep 88 - Gabrielle Savory Bailey - Creativity, Connection & Resistance In this deeply moving episode, Kate Shepherd sits down with Gabrielle Savory Bailey for a Listener Lab conversation that explores creativity as a force for connection, healing, and resistance in difficult times. Gabrielle shares her experiences as a Quaker, an artist, and a facilitator of creative communities, weaving together insights on spirituality, vulnerability, and the power of shared creative expression.

Together, they discuss:
✨ How creativity helps combat loneliness and fosters belonging
✨ The role of spirituality in creative practices
✨ The power of creativity as resistance in a divided world
✨ How difficult conversations can lead to deeper understanding
✨ Why creativity is not frivolous—it is necessary

Through stories, laughter, and moments of deep reflection, this conversation highlights the essential role creativity plays in restoring balance and helping us navigate life’s challenges.

Takeaways:
🎨 Creativity is a form of prayer and meditation.
🌿 When we create together, we build bridges instead of walls.
🤝 Loneliness is an epidemic, and creativity can help combat it.
💬 Difficult conversations, grounded in love, can bring people together.
🌀 Surrender is not giving up—it’s joining with something greater.
💖 Beauty is everywhere, and noticing it is an act of resistance.

Memorable Quotes:
🖌 "Creativity is a form of prayer."
💬 "Your existence is the resistance."
🌎 "Finding beauty is not to be ignored."
🎨 "Creating is the point, not the thing."
❤️ "We are relational beings—we need each other."

Takeaways:

  • Creativity is a vital form of expression and connection.
  • Community and creativity can help combat loneliness.
  • Listening to our inner voice is essential for personal growth.
  • Creative practices can serve as a form of prayer and meditation.
  • Engaging in hands-on activities fosters deeper connections.
  • The act of creating together can bridge divides.
  • Creativity is not frivolous; it is a necessary response to challenges.
  • Finding common ground through shared experiences is crucial.
  • The importance of nurturing relationships in our communities.
  • Creativity can be a powerful tool for resistance and healing.

Memorable Quotes:
"Creativity is a form of prayer."
💬"We are relational beings."
"Your existence is the resistance."
"Creating is the point, not the thing."
"Finding beauty is not to be ignored."

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this deeply moving episode, Kate Shepherd sits down with Gabrielle Savory Bailey for a Listener Lab conversation that explores creativity as a force for connection, healing, and resistance in difficult times. Gabrielle shares her experiences as a Quaker, an artist, and a facilitator of creative communities, weaving together insights on spirituality, vulnerability, and the power of shared creative expression.

Together, they discuss:
✨ How creativity helps combat loneliness and fosters belonging
✨ The role of spirituality in creative practices
✨ The power of creativity as resistance in a divided world
✨ How difficult conversations can lead to deeper understanding
✨ Why creativity is not frivolous—it is necessary

Through stories, laughter, and moments of deep reflection, this conversation highlights the essential role creativity plays in restoring balance and helping us navigate life’s challenges.

Takeaways:
🎨 Creativity is a form of prayer and meditation.
🌿 When we create together, we build bridges instead of walls.
🤝 Loneliness is an epidemic, and creativity can help combat it.
💬 Difficult conversations, grounded in love, can bring people together.
🌀 Surrender is not giving up—it’s joining with something greater.
💖 Beauty is everywhere, and noticing it is an act of resistance.

Memorable Quotes:
🖌 "Creativity is a form of prayer."
💬 "Your existence is the resistance."
🌎 "Finding beauty is not to be ignored."
🎨 "Creating is the point, not the thing."
❤️ "We are relational beings—we need each other."

Takeaways:

  • Creativity is a vital form of expression and connection.
  • Community and creativity can help combat loneliness.
  • Listening to our inner voice is essential for personal growth.
  • Creative practices can serve as a form of prayer and meditation.
  • Engaging in hands-on activities fosters deeper connections.
  • The act of creating together can bridge divides.
  • Creativity is not frivolous; it is a necessary response to challenges.
  • Finding common ground through shared experiences is crucial.
  • The importance of nurturing relationships in our communities.
  • Creativity can be a powerful tool for resistance and healing.

Memorable Quotes:
"Creativity is a form of prayer."
💬"We are relational beings."
"Your existence is the resistance."
"Creating is the point, not the thing."
"Finding beauty is not to be ignored."

]]> Ep 88 - Gabrielle Savory Bailey - Creativity, Connection & Resistance Kate Shepherd 01:04:56 In this engaging conversation, Kate Shepherd and Gabrielle Savory Bailey explore the profound power of of creativity as resistance, the power of community, and creativity as it relates to spirituality. They discuss the importance of connecting with others through creative practices, the role of creativity in personal and communal healing, and the significance of listening to one's inner voice. In this engaging conversation, Kate Shepherd and Gabrielle Savory Bailey explore the profound power of of creativity as resistance, the power of community, and creativity as it relates to spirituality. They discuss the importance of connecting with others through creative practices, the role of creativity in personal and communal healing, and the significance of listening to one's inner voice. meaning-making, heart-centered work, storytelling, creativity in healing, creative surrender, quakerism, surrender, listening deeply, art and healing, making meaning, creative expansion, embracing vulnerability, authenticity, personal transformation, meditation, spiritual practices, expression, trust, meaning through making, courage, creative connection, collaboration, spirituality, ritual, artistic courage, growth, creative exploration, sacred art, deep listening, resilience in art, prayer, resistance, mindful creativity, artistic vulnerability, creative courage, connection, artistic resilience, mindfulness, artistic transformation, creative storytelling, love, self-expression and spirituality, resistance to loneliness, connection through art, resistance through art, intuition, healing practices, relational creativity, finding common ground, healing, intuitive creativity, belonging, vulnerability, creative practice, creative process, community, faith and creativity, fostering creative spaces, beauty, nurturing creativity, art as activism, wisdom, balance, presence, creative trust, creative freedom, inspiration, personal growth, creative flow, creativity and love, authentic storytelling, journaling, emotional healing, conversation, community creativity, purpose, loneliness, creative ecosystem, transformation, storytelling for connection, shared experiences, personal experience, art, artistic trust, relationships, artist's path, sacred creativity, embracing imperfections, self-discovery, grounding, hands-on activities, creative belonging, love through creativity, spiritual connection, overcoming creative fear, self-reflection, self-expression, bridging divides, collaborative art, creativity and balance, artistic expression, creativity, everyday beauty, inner wisdom false full 88 b05d9459-7ee8-4c50-80ef-259bf1ed99e4 ep 87 Leaning In to Human Connection During Dark Times In this episode

  • The connection between the oppressive forces we see in the world and the inner critic we battle within
  • How to recognize and stop the trance of negative thoughts
  • Why rebuilding the world starts with inner transformation
  • The importance of community and leaning into support systems

If you’re craving connection, join us for Pod Club—our live community gathering for Creative Genius listeners—on Monday, March 10th, at 7 PM Pacific. This is a space to share, reflect, and support one another. Learn more at The Creative Genius Patreon.

]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode

  • The connection between the oppressive forces we see in the world and the inner critic we battle within
  • How to recognize and stop the trance of negative thoughts
  • Why rebuilding the world starts with inner transformation
  • The importance of community and leaning into support systems

If you’re craving connection, join us for Pod Club—our live community gathering for Creative Genius listeners—on Monday, March 10th, at 7 PM Pacific. This is a space to share, reflect, and support one another. Learn more at The Creative Genius Patreon.

]]> ep 87 Leaning In to Human Connection During Dark Times Kate Shepherd 00:15:37 In this deeply personal episode, Kate shares her honest reflections on navigating the ups and downs of life in these uncertain times. She explores how fear, overwhelm, and distraction can pull us away from our highest selves—and how simple, grounding practices like journaling, breathwork, and community can bring us back. In this deeply personal episode, Kate shares her honest reflections on navigating the ups and downs of life in these uncertain times. She explores how fear, overwhelm, and distraction can pull us away from our highest selves—and how simple, grounding practices like journaling, breathwork, and community can bring us back. accessing inner wisdom, artistic journey, personal breakthroughs, journaling practice, gratitude, heart-centered living, creative mindset, breaking through creative blocks, authenticity, deep inner work, courage, embracing change, power of community, mental clarity, embracing discomfort, emotional growth, creative community, finding your voice, creative empowerment, self-empowerment, mindfulness in creativity, creative wellness, spirituality, artistic courage, emotional resilience, transformation journey, overcoming self-doubt, creative exploration, conscious living, leaning into uncertainty, connection, mindfulness, personal development, creative resilience, overcoming resistance, intuition, embodying creativity, navigating uncertainty, conscious creativity, self-growth, resilience through art, showing up fully, radical self-acceptance, overcoming obstacles, tapping into flow, vulnerability, creative process, self-awareness, emotional well-being, self-kindness, reconnecting with self, navigating chaos, nurturing creativity, self-discovery journey, finding balance, soul alignment, presence, inspired action, creative freedom, creativity as medicine, finding joy, personal growth, overcoming anxiety, embracing creativity, overcoming limiting beliefs, empowerment, creative genius, emotional intelligence, self-acceptance, thriving through creativity, growth mindset, overcoming fear, courage to create, the healing power of art, emotional healing, higher self, facing fear, self-love, creative journaling, intuition-led creativity, transformation, self-trust, unlocking potential, self-reinvention, self-care, trusting the process, breaking free from limitations, mental health, inner peace, community support, self-discovery, radical self-trust, trusting intuition, stepping into power, self-compassion, self-reflection, self-expression, soul work, healing through creativity, rewriting inner narratives, artistic expression, resilience, rebuilding, inner wisdom, inner strength true full 87 42f54591-2f25-42cc-9d2c-2c63855d0668 Ep. 86 - Islands of Sanity Encore (with new intro) Jane Dunnewold In this encore episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, with a brand new intro - I revisit a powerful conversation with the wise and insightful Jane Dunnewold. In a time of uncertainty and upheaval, I'm reflecting on the emotional rollercoaster so many of us are experiencing—fear, despair, hope, and the flickering light of creativity. I am candidly shares my own struggle with doom scrolling, the paralysis it caused, and the steps I am taking to reclaim my inner peace.

Jane’s wisdom offers a timely and profound exploration of the inner bullies that live within us—those relentless voices of self-doubt, fear, and unworthiness that hold us back. I connect this concept to the larger external forces at play in the world today, recognizing that until we learn to defeat the bullies in our own minds, we will struggle to stand up to the ones outside of us.

This episode is an invitation to step into deeper self-awareness, to recognize the power of creativity as a means of resistance, and to become part of the essential ‘islands of sanity’ in a chaotic world. Join me as I share my thoughts, vulnerabilities and inspiration along with, Jane’s transformative insights, and a heartfelt call to reconnect with creativity as an act of personal and collective resilience.

Join an island of sanity inside the Creative Genius Patreon

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this encore episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, with a brand new intro - I revisit a powerful conversation with the wise and insightful Jane Dunnewold. In a time of uncertainty and upheaval, I'm reflecting on the emotional rollercoaster so many of us are experiencing—fear, despair, hope, and the flickering light of creativity. I am candidly shares my own struggle with doom scrolling, the paralysis it caused, and the steps I am taking to reclaim my inner peace.

Jane’s wisdom offers a timely and profound exploration of the inner bullies that live within us—those relentless voices of self-doubt, fear, and unworthiness that hold us back. I connect this concept to the larger external forces at play in the world today, recognizing that until we learn to defeat the bullies in our own minds, we will struggle to stand up to the ones outside of us.

This episode is an invitation to step into deeper self-awareness, to recognize the power of creativity as a means of resistance, and to become part of the essential ‘islands of sanity’ in a chaotic world. Join me as I share my thoughts, vulnerabilities and inspiration along with, Jane’s transformative insights, and a heartfelt call to reconnect with creativity as an act of personal and collective resilience.

Join an island of sanity inside the Creative Genius Patreon

]]> Ep. 86 - Islands of Sanity Encore (with new intro) Jane Dunnewold Kate Shepherd 00:59:28 In this encore episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, with a brand new intro - I revisit a powerful conversation with the wise and insightful Jane Dunnewold. In a time of uncertainty and upheaval, I'm reflecting on the emotional rollercoaster so many of us are experiencing—fear, despair, hope, and the flickering light of creativity. I am candidly shares my own struggle with doom scrolling, the paralysis it caused, and the steps I am taking to reclaim my inner peace. In this encore episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, with a brand new intro - I revisit a powerful conversation with the wise and insightful Jane Dunnewold. In a time of uncertainty and upheaval, I'm reflecting on the emotional rollercoaster so many of us are experiencing—fear, despair, hope, and the flickering light of creativity. I am candidly shares my own struggle with doom scrolling, the paralysis it caused, and the steps I am taking to reclaim my inner peace. artistic journey, artistic confidence, tapping into creativity, creative mindset, podcast episode, personal transformation, navigating change, inspiring conversations, courage, embracing change, creative inspiration, resilience in uncertainty, creative community, creative blocks, art therapy, reclaiming creativity, spirituality, overcoming perfectionism, healing through art, creative courage, artistic resilience, mindfulness, meditation and creativity, creative resilience, art and soul, overcoming resistance, creativity as activism, navigating emotions, podcast on creativity, creative energy, intuition, authentic living, power of creativity, reclaiming power, overcoming fear of failure, overcoming obstacles, intuitive creativity, vulnerability, inner healing, mind-body connection, creative process, self-awareness, emotional well-being, self-kindness, uplifting conversations, personal insights, reconnecting with self, podcast interview, self-doubt, shifting mindset, finding balance, creativity coaching, making art, artistic expression therapy, personal growth, creative flow, embracing creativity, empowerment, emotional intelligence, journaling, self-acceptance, healing journey, growth mindset, overcoming fear, courage to create, storytelling and healing, creativity and healing, finding purpose, confidence building, self-love, personal empowerment, embracing uncertainty, thriving in chaos, artistic mindset, transformation, podcast, power of vulnerability, self-trust, deep conversations, self-care, connecting through art, trusting the process, mental health, self-discovery, rediscovering joy, intuitive art, self-compassion, self-reflection, self-expression, inner critics, self-exploration, artistic expression, creativity, resilience, self-belief, creative breakthroughs, breaking limiting beliefs, personal storytelling, podcast community, podcast discussion, inner wisdom, deep healing false full 86 4b5e9c69-e1c7-456f-bbc7-b06ddb5949eb Confronting Fear and Rebuilding a Broken World – Your Role in the Awakening In this episode, I explore how the world we’ve known is broken—and how we are the ones being called to rebuild it. But before we can take on the external challenges, we have to confront our own inner bullies—the self-doubt, fear, and conditioning that keep us small. This episode is a call to arms for creatives, visionaries, and healers. The world needs you, but first, you must reclaim your power from within.

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]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode, I explore how the world we’ve known is broken—and how we are the ones being called to rebuild it. But before we can take on the external challenges, we have to confront our own inner bullies—the self-doubt, fear, and conditioning that keep us small. This episode is a call to arms for creatives, visionaries, and healers. The world needs you, but first, you must reclaim your power from within.

Resources & Links:

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry

Access a Library of resources and community support Patreon

Follow me on Instagram: @kateshepherdcreative

]]> Confronting Fear and Rebuilding a Broken World – Your Role in the Awakening Kate Shepherd 00:19:11 Right now, many of us feel paralyzed by fear as we watch what’s happening in the world—especially in the U.S. political landscape. It’s easy to feel hopeless when we see powerful figures like Trump representing ideologies that seem to threaten everything we care about. But this moment is calling us to step forward. An episode worth forwarding to your community. Right now, many of us feel paralyzed by fear as we watch what’s happening in the world—especially in the U.S. political landscape. It’s easy to feel hopeless when we see powerful figures like Trump representing ideologies that seem to threaten everything we care about. But this moment is calling us to step forward. An episode worth forwarding to your community. false full 85 e8e3306d-e9e5-4786-9705-d3dc5caac55f ep. 84 Cami Smith LISTENER LAB Creativity & Community In this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Cami Smith, an incredible artist and community builder who shared her inspiring creative journey. We explored the importance of connecting with our creative selves and overcoming the limiting beliefs that hold us back. Cami spoke of her passion for building community, how her mother influenced her art, her creative evolution from fiber arts to painting, and we discussed how creativity gives us a sense of control, and acts like a rudder for our lives. We also reflected on the wisdom of Jane Dunnewald, and how her message of self-love and acceptance is the foundation for a good life. We talked about the importance of being curious and that the universe does not take away gifts but uses them to propel us forward.

How does your creativity make you feel more in control? Listen to the full episode for insights and ideas on how to trust your creative intuition.

In our latest episode, we had the privilege of diving deep into a conversation with Cami Smith, a truly inspiring artist, community builder, and all-around creative force. Cami’s journey, from fiber art and quilting to her current passion for painting, is a testament to the power of embracing change and trusting your own unique path. We discussed how our creativity helps us to feel in control of our lives, and how those feelings can guide us through difficult moments.

One of the most compelling themes of our conversation was the importance of community. Cami, who says that “community is my middle name,” has spent years actively building connections within the fiber art world, and now as a painter. For Cami community provides a way for artists from around the world to connect. She is also very active in the digital gaming community, supporting programmers and other introverted creatives through community events. As Kate pointed out, the importance of community is vital, even though she herself is an introvert.

We also delved into the challenge of overcoming our inner critics. Those nagging voices that tell us we’re not good enough or that we’re not doing things right. Cami shared how her own evolution as an artist has helped her silence that voice, as has her work in the game industry, where she encourages others to find their space. She has learned how to identify and reframe her negative thoughts, a practice that has been transformative for her, and Kate shared her process of journaling and reframing her thoughts by understanding the feelings and actions they provoke.

Cami’s personal journey is also deeply rooted in the influence of her artist mother. Cami shared stories about her mother's artistic practice, her unique way of seeing the world and the challenges she faced as a female artist in her time. Cami’s mother inspired her to be independent and this value became an important part of Cami's life as well. We explored the idea that sometimes our life’s experiences, including loss and change, can be seen like peeling an onion. Each layer that comes off reveals more of who we are and the potential for growth, and every loss is another opportunity.

Drawing on the wisdom of Jane Dunnewald, we discussed the notion that creativity makes us feel more in control. Jane’s powerful message of self-acceptance and self-love resonated deeply, as it is the starting point for a fulfilling and authentic life. Jane’s work emphasizes curiosity, clarity, confidence and community, and these pillars act as guideposts for us as we navigate our way.

Cami and Kate also explored the idea of bridging the gap between the art world and large corporations. This led to a discussion about the ways that larger institutions can incorporate human touches into their practices, and how the art community can build relationships that support these changes. Cami noted that Amazon has supported some of her community events for people in the digital games industry.

Cami shared a bit about her sketchbook practices, and how she uses them to record her ideas, her random thoughts and her colours. During the pandemic she led an online course based on maps, and she is currently creating a piece that weaves memories into her art.

Finally, we closed out our discussion with a reflection on one of Jane's most important messages: that the universe doesn't just give you something only to take it away. We acknowledged the truth in that, that sometimes things may feel like they are being taken away, however, in hindsight, we can see that those “losses” are really just catalysts for something new.

This conversation left us feeling empowered and inspired. We hope that you will take a moment to listen, embrace your creativity and connect with your community. 

The universe is always giving, even when it seems like it is taking away.

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Cami Smith, an incredible artist and community builder who shared her inspiring creative journey. We explored the importance of connecting with our creative selves and overcoming the limiting beliefs that hold us back. Cami spoke of her passion for building community, how her mother influenced her art, her creative evolution from fiber arts to painting, and we discussed how creativity gives us a sense of control, and acts like a rudder for our lives. We also reflected on the wisdom of Jane Dunnewald, and how her message of self-love and acceptance is the foundation for a good life. We talked about the importance of being curious and that the universe does not take away gifts but uses them to propel us forward.

How does your creativity make you feel more in control? Listen to the full episode for insights and ideas on how to trust your creative intuition.

In our latest episode, we had the privilege of diving deep into a conversation with Cami Smith, a truly inspiring artist, community builder, and all-around creative force. Cami’s journey, from fiber art and quilting to her current passion for painting, is a testament to the power of embracing change and trusting your own unique path. We discussed how our creativity helps us to feel in control of our lives, and how those feelings can guide us through difficult moments.

One of the most compelling themes of our conversation was the importance of community. Cami, who says that “community is my middle name,” has spent years actively building connections within the fiber art world, and now as a painter. For Cami community provides a way for artists from around the world to connect. She is also very active in the digital gaming community, supporting programmers and other introverted creatives through community events. As Kate pointed out, the importance of community is vital, even though she herself is an introvert.

We also delved into the challenge of overcoming our inner critics. Those nagging voices that tell us we’re not good enough or that we’re not doing things right. Cami shared how her own evolution as an artist has helped her silence that voice, as has her work in the game industry, where she encourages others to find their space. She has learned how to identify and reframe her negative thoughts, a practice that has been transformative for her, and Kate shared her process of journaling and reframing her thoughts by understanding the feelings and actions they provoke.

Cami’s personal journey is also deeply rooted in the influence of her artist mother. Cami shared stories about her mother's artistic practice, her unique way of seeing the world and the challenges she faced as a female artist in her time. Cami’s mother inspired her to be independent and this value became an important part of Cami's life as well. We explored the idea that sometimes our life’s experiences, including loss and change, can be seen like peeling an onion. Each layer that comes off reveals more of who we are and the potential for growth, and every loss is another opportunity.

Drawing on the wisdom of Jane Dunnewald, we discussed the notion that creativity makes us feel more in control. Jane’s powerful message of self-acceptance and self-love resonated deeply, as it is the starting point for a fulfilling and authentic life. Jane’s work emphasizes curiosity, clarity, confidence and community, and these pillars act as guideposts for us as we navigate our way.

Cami and Kate also explored the idea of bridging the gap between the art world and large corporations. This led to a discussion about the ways that larger institutions can incorporate human touches into their practices, and how the art community can build relationships that support these changes. Cami noted that Amazon has supported some of her community events for people in the digital games industry.

Cami shared a bit about her sketchbook practices, and how she uses them to record her ideas, her random thoughts and her colours. During the pandemic she led an online course based on maps, and she is currently creating a piece that weaves memories into her art.

Finally, we closed out our discussion with a reflection on one of Jane's most important messages: that the universe doesn't just give you something only to take it away. We acknowledged the truth in that, that sometimes things may feel like they are being taken away, however, in hindsight, we can see that those “losses” are really just catalysts for something new.

This conversation left us feeling empowered and inspired. We hope that you will take a moment to listen, embrace your creativity and connect with your community. 

The universe is always giving, even when it seems like it is taking away.

]]> ep. 84 Cami Smith LISTENER LAB Creativity & Community Kate Shepherd 01:13:37 This episode features Kate Shepherd and Cami Smith discussing Jane Dunnewold's interviews in episodes 5&6 of The Creative Genius Podcast about creativity and community. Cami, a fiber artist and media manager, shares her artistic journey and passion for connecting artists globally. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of creative work, including overcoming self-doubt and building supportive communities. Cami shares some beautiful stories about growing nurturing inner creativity and fostering connections, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and trusting one's creative process. The interview concludes with reflections on the power of creative expression to empower individuals and the potential for collaboration between artists and larger corporations. This episode features Kate Shepherd and Cami Smith discussing Jane Dunnewold's interviews in episodes 5&6 of The Creative Genius Podcast about creativity and community. Cami, a fiber artist and media manager, shares her artistic journey and passion for connecting artists globally. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of creative work, including overcoming self-doubt and building supportive communities. Cami shares some beautiful stories about growing nurturing inner creativity and fostering connections, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and trusting one's creative process. The interview concludes with reflections on the power of creative expression to empower individuals and the potential for collaboration between artists and larger corporations. pursuing dreams, artistic journey, art program, fiber artist, media manager, building community, societal expectations, larger corporations, bringing wholeness, sense of direction, sketchbook practices, power of community, jane dunnewold episodes, new zealand, programmers, inner voice, creative capacities, transformative nature, creativity and control, mid-20th century, connection, maps as inspiration, connecting with corporations, fiber art now, woman artist, positive change, game industry, nicholas wilton, clarity, managing inner critics, artist community, immediate satisfaction, mother's influence, community, four c's, richness, wisdom, kindness to oneself, unique path, jill gerling, life's journey, trusting the universe, supporting others, humanity into commerce, empowerment, self-acceptance, creative impulses, painting journey, self-love, universe's gifts, women empowerment, painter, curiosity, cami smith, artistic mother, personal evolution, warp and weft, overcoming inner critics, unlocking creative power, supporting creatives, creative activities, weaving together, inner committee, business administration, podcast recommendation, rug hookers, digital artists, digital artists, dealing with inner voices, gathering memories, incorporating thoughts, jane dunnewold, artistic expression, creativity, confidence, nova scotia, community builder, daughters' support false full 84 20e8335d-361d-4000-b015-a9e5f5047c43 Ep 83: We Are Stronger Than The Dark - Kate Shepherd In extraordinary times, fear and despair can feel overpowering. But what if the opposite is true? In this special bonus episode, I share a deeply personal reflection on the battle between light and dark—both in the world and within ourselves. I explore the ways fear tries to convince us that all is lost, and how we can recognize the quiet, unwavering voice of truth and love instead. If you've been feeling anxious, hopeless, or overwhelmed, this episode is here to remind you: Love is always stronger than fear.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:
🌿 Why fear is so convincing—and how to recognize its voice
🌿 The universal truth that light is always more powerful than darkness
🌿 A simple but powerful practice to shift your perspective in moments of despair
🌿 How choosing love over fear is the most radical thing we can do right now

If this episode resonates, please share with your people 💛 Together, we are stronger than the dark.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

🔗 Read the full essay here: [Blog]

🔗 Support the podcast & join the community: [Creative Genius Rising - Patreon]

#CreativeGeniusPodcast #LoveAlwaysWins #HopeOverFear

 

]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In extraordinary times, fear and despair can feel overpowering. But what if the opposite is true? In this special bonus episode, I share a deeply personal reflection on the battle between light and dark—both in the world and within ourselves. I explore the ways fear tries to convince us that all is lost, and how we can recognize the quiet, unwavering voice of truth and love instead. If you've been feeling anxious, hopeless, or overwhelmed, this episode is here to remind you: Love is always stronger than fear.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:
🌿 Why fear is so convincing—and how to recognize its voice
🌿 The universal truth that light is always more powerful than darkness
🌿 A simple but powerful practice to shift your perspective in moments of despair
🌿 How choosing love over fear is the most radical thing we can do right now

If this episode resonates, please share with your people 💛 Together, we are stronger than the dark.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

🔗 Read the full essay here: [Blog]

🔗 Support the podcast & join the community: [Creative Genius Rising - Patreon]

#CreativeGeniusPodcast #LoveAlwaysWins #HopeOverFear

 

]]> Ep 83: We Are Stronger Than The Dark - Kate Shepherd Kate Shepherd 00:27:19 In extraordinary times, fear and despair can feel overpowering. But what if the opposite is true? In this special SOLO episode, I share a deeply personal reflection on the battle between light and dark—both in the world and within ourselves. I'm exploring the ways fear tries to convince us that all is lost, and how we can recognize the quiet, unwavering voice of truth and love instead, and inviting you to be a part of The Creative Genius Rising movement. If you've been feeling anxious, hopeless, or overwhelmed, this episode is here to remind you: Love is always stronger than fear. In extraordinary times, fear and despair can feel overpowering. But what if the opposite is true? In this special SOLO episode, I share a deeply personal reflection on the battle between light and dark—both in the world and within ourselves. I'm exploring the ways fear tries to convince us that all is lost, and how we can recognize the quiet, unwavering voice of truth and love instead, and inviting you to be a part of The Creative Genius Rising movement. If you've been feeling anxious, hopeless, or overwhelmed, this episode is here to remind you: Love is always stronger than fear. higher perspective, ancient wisdom, surrender, staying grounded, heart-centered living, creative mindset, consciousness, meditation, stepping into light, universal truth, universal energy, trust, courage, embracing change, mental clarity, finding hope, seeing the bigger picture, hope, trust the journey, emotional resilience, creative healing, deep listening, mindfulness, radical acceptance, choosing peace, becoming whole, love, divine wisdom, transcending fear, clarity in chaos, energy shift, spiritual growth, intuition, navigating uncertainty, rewriting your story, reclaiming power, healing, choosing love, vibrational shift, vulnerability, courage to change, reclaiming joy, darkness, self-awareness, emotional well-being, energy healing, strength, wisdom keepers, shifting mindset, finding balance, wisdom, faith, connectedness, choosing light, the power of thoughts, soul alignment, presence, limiting beliefs, healing trauma, inspiration, personal growth, overcoming anxiety, creative flow, empowerment, emotional intelligence, journaling, light, sacred practice, emotional support, fear, breaking patterns, overcoming fear, anchoring in love, emotional healing, higher self, awakening, intuition vs fear, self-love, personal empowerment, transformation, living authentically, overcoming doubt, self-trust, manifesting peace, spiritual guidance, self-care, trusting the process, opening the heart, truth, stillness, shadow work, inner peace, self-discovery, breakthrough, emotional release, self-compassion, soul work, deep reflection, faith over fear, wisdom traditions, resilience, releasing fear, deep healing, inner strength false full 83 196a1b69-a3e8-4f65-afa6-d27f305f334b ep. 82: Beyond the Familiar: Unlocking Creativity with John Roescher What does it take to create something truly original? In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I sit down with John Roescher, a visionary thinker who shares profound insights into the creative process.

We dive deep into one of creativity’s most elusive challenges: How do you resist the urge to rely on what’s already there in order to allow something new to emerge? Drawing from his own experiences, John explores how to cultivate the courage to unsee the familiar, embrace uncertainty, and listen to the whispers of inspiration that lead to groundbreaking ideas.

This conversation is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in their creative process, from painters and writers to entrepreneurs and dreamers. If you’ve ever wondered how to break free from patterns and routines, this episode will guide you toward a fresh perspective.

  • How to stop yourself from painting the same leaf—or creating the same idea—over and over again.
  • Why pretending you can’t see what’s there can open the door to originality.
  • The importance of rituals, silence, and curiosity in tuning into your inner creative voice.
  • How embracing uncertainty and discomfort can unlock your next breakthrough.

Invitation to Join our growing Patreon community

If you loved this conversation, you’ll adore what’s happening in our Patreon community.

Here’s what you get when you join:

  • PODCLUB: A book club-style community where we meet monthly to unpack the themes from podcast episodes, explore how they connect to our lives, and deepen our creative journeys.
  • Worksheets: Designed to help you uncover and unhook from limiting beliefs that hold you back.
  • Guided Meditations: Shift your energy from fear and worry to inner peace and possibility.
  • Exclusive Bonus Content: Behind-the-scenes insights and additional resources you won’t find anywhere else.
]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius What does it take to create something truly original? In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I sit down with John Roescher, a visionary thinker who shares profound insights into the creative process.

We dive deep into one of creativity’s most elusive challenges: How do you resist the urge to rely on what’s already there in order to allow something new to emerge? Drawing from his own experiences, John explores how to cultivate the courage to unsee the familiar, embrace uncertainty, and listen to the whispers of inspiration that lead to groundbreaking ideas.

This conversation is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in their creative process, from painters and writers to entrepreneurs and dreamers. If you’ve ever wondered how to break free from patterns and routines, this episode will guide you toward a fresh perspective.

  • How to stop yourself from painting the same leaf—or creating the same idea—over and over again.
  • Why pretending you can’t see what’s there can open the door to originality.
  • The importance of rituals, silence, and curiosity in tuning into your inner creative voice.
  • How embracing uncertainty and discomfort can unlock your next breakthrough.

Invitation to Join our growing Patreon community

If you loved this conversation, you’ll adore what’s happening in our Patreon community.

Here’s what you get when you join:

  • PODCLUB: A book club-style community where we meet monthly to unpack the themes from podcast episodes, explore how they connect to our lives, and deepen our creative journeys.
  • Worksheets: Designed to help you uncover and unhook from limiting beliefs that hold you back.
  • Guided Meditations: Shift your energy from fear and worry to inner peace and possibility.
  • Exclusive Bonus Content: Behind-the-scenes insights and additional resources you won’t find anywhere else.
]]> ep. 82: Beyond the Familiar: Unlocking Creativity with John Roescher Kate Shepherd 01:09:51 When was the last time you stopped to question the patterns in your creative work? In my latest episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I spoke with John Roescher, who shared profound insights into the art of seeing the unseen. One of my favourite moments was when we explored how to resist the urge to lean on what’s already there—whether it’s painting a leaf the way you always have or approaching life through the lens of familiarity, creativity requires a willingness to unsee, to make space for the unexpected, and to trust what’s trying to come through. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your creative process or life, this conversation will open your eyes to new possibilities. When was the last time you stopped to question the patterns in your creative work? In my latest episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I spoke with John Roescher, who shared profound insights into the art of seeing the unseen. One of my favourite moments was when we explored how to resist the urge to lean on what’s already there—whether it’s painting a leaf the way you always have or approaching life through the lens of familiarity, creativity requires a willingness to unsee, to make space for the unexpected, and to trust what’s trying to come through. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your creative process or life, this conversation will open your eyes to new possibilities. seeing things differently, finding inspiration, letting go in art, shifting perspectives, creative struggles, creative mindset, unlocking creativity, creative exploration tips, creative podcast, originality, finding your voice, creative empowerment, mindfulness in creativity, creative transformation tools, courage in creativity, art inspiration, creative breakthroughs podcast, trusting the unknown, artistic courage, the unknown in creativity, creative exploration, inspiration for artists, trust the process, cultivating curiosity, creative courage, letting creativity flow, stepping into creativity, creative resilience, creative resilience, art habits, inspiring creativity, podcast on creativity, mindful art, art podcast, originality in art, finding your creative voice, creative insight, creative confidence, john doe, art process, intuitive practices, trusting your instincts, overcoming fear in art, new perspectives, creative expression, artistic innovation, unhooking from patterns, original ideas, creative process, creative process tips, nurturing ideas, embracing silence, creative challenges, nurturing creativity, kate shepherd, breaking routines, creative freedom, watercolor painting, creative journey, art and mindfulness, creating something new, creative transformation, personal growth, art and life, creative genius, creative tools, unique perspectives, creativity and life, art and intuition, creative thinking, art practices, cultivating originality, art and originality, embracing the unknown, intuition in art, the creative genius podcast, creative growth, artist podcast, creative rituals, original art ideas, art and courage, vulnerability in creativity, intuitive art, breaking free, overcoming creative fear, fresh ideas, self-expression, creativity tips, creativity, creative self-discovery, seeing the unseen, letting go of old habits, creative breakthroughs, breaking creative blocks false full 82 98f3bb9d-0734-492f-941d-27dac0ed1ead ep. 81 Lisa Wagner - Permission to Create: Why Your Creativity Matters in Tough Times  

Show Notes

Lisa’s journey from accounting to art and her rediscovery of creative passion.

The healing power of art and its role as a survival tool in challenging times.

The importance of connecting with intuition and quieting external noise.

Overcoming limiting beliefs and embracing imperfection in the creative process.

Building resilience through failure and using creativity to navigate grief.

The role of community in fostering connection, accountability, and encouragement.

Discover how intuitive painter Lisa Wagner uses art to heal and connect with her inner self. Learn actionable tips for reconnecting with creativity and overcoming fear in this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast.

 In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Wagner, an intuitive painter whose story will inspire you to embrace the healing power of creativity. Lisa shares her journey from a traditional career in accounting to finding her passion for art and using it as a tool for resilience and self-discovery.

We discuss the importance of listening to intuition, overcoming limiting beliefs, and finding beauty in imperfection. Whether you’re navigating grief, processing emotions, or simply feeling stuck, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration to help you reconnect with your creative essence. Listen now and discover the transformative power of art. 

Reasons to Listen

Discover how to overcome fear and limiting beliefs about your creativity.

Learn actionable steps for reconnecting with your intuitive voice.

Find inspiration in Lisa’s personal journey of healing and artistic growth.

Understand the role of creativity as a tool for emotional processing and resilience.

Gain insights into fostering a supportive creative community.

ACTION

Inspired by this episode I created The Soul Connection Journal Ritual  a brand-new addition to the Creative Genius Patreon Library that’s designed to help you begin—or continue—building a deeper connection with your wisest inner self, your Creative Genius.

This part of you is an incredible source of courage, resourcefulness, and wisdom. It’s the voice that can offer you guidance and answers when you’re feeling lost or unsure. The steps in this ritual will guide you gently but powerfully toward tapping into this inner wisdom, so you can navigate your creative journey—and life—with more confidence and clarity. If you’d like to access this journal ritual and start unlocking the gifts of your Creative Genius, head over to my Patreon. You’ll find it waiting for you there, along with other tools and resources to support your creative process.

 

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius  

Show Notes

Lisa’s journey from accounting to art and her rediscovery of creative passion.

The healing power of art and its role as a survival tool in challenging times.

The importance of connecting with intuition and quieting external noise.

Overcoming limiting beliefs and embracing imperfection in the creative process.

Building resilience through failure and using creativity to navigate grief.

The role of community in fostering connection, accountability, and encouragement.

Discover how intuitive painter Lisa Wagner uses art to heal and connect with her inner self. Learn actionable tips for reconnecting with creativity and overcoming fear in this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast.

 In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Wagner, an intuitive painter whose story will inspire you to embrace the healing power of creativity. Lisa shares her journey from a traditional career in accounting to finding her passion for art and using it as a tool for resilience and self-discovery.

We discuss the importance of listening to intuition, overcoming limiting beliefs, and finding beauty in imperfection. Whether you’re navigating grief, processing emotions, or simply feeling stuck, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration to help you reconnect with your creative essence. Listen now and discover the transformative power of art. 

Reasons to Listen

Discover how to overcome fear and limiting beliefs about your creativity.

Learn actionable steps for reconnecting with your intuitive voice.

Find inspiration in Lisa’s personal journey of healing and artistic growth.

Understand the role of creativity as a tool for emotional processing and resilience.

Gain insights into fostering a supportive creative community.

ACTION

Inspired by this episode I created The Soul Connection Journal Ritual  a brand-new addition to the Creative Genius Patreon Library that’s designed to help you begin—or continue—building a deeper connection with your wisest inner self, your Creative Genius.

This part of you is an incredible source of courage, resourcefulness, and wisdom. It’s the voice that can offer you guidance and answers when you’re feeling lost or unsure. The steps in this ritual will guide you gently but powerfully toward tapping into this inner wisdom, so you can navigate your creative journey—and life—with more confidence and clarity. If you’d like to access this journal ritual and start unlocking the gifts of your Creative Genius, head over to my Patreon. You’ll find it waiting for you there, along with other tools and resources to support your creative process.

 

]]> ep. 81 Lisa Wagner - Permission to Create: Why Your Creativity Matters in Tough Times Kate Shepherd 01:14:34 In this deeply resonant episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd sits down with intuitive painter Lisa Wagner to explore the transformative power of creativity in times of grief and healing. Lisa shares her inspiring journey from an accounting career to becoming a celebrated intuitive artist. Together, they discuss overcoming fear, reconnecting with intuition, and the vital role of creative expression in processing emotions and building resilience. They also delve into embracing imperfection, rediscovering one’s creative spark, and the importance of community support for personal and artistic growth. In this deeply resonant episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd sits down with intuitive painter Lisa Wagner to explore the transformative power of creativity in times of grief and healing. Lisa shares her inspiring journey from an accounting career to becoming a celebrated intuitive artist. Together, they discuss overcoming fear, reconnecting with intuition, and the vital role of creative expression in processing emotions and building resilience. They also delve into embracing imperfection, rediscovering one’s creative spark, and the importance of community support for personal and artistic growth. intuitive guidance, art and healing, celebrating imperfection, creative expression during grief, creativity in tough times, embracing the process, creative community, art as therapy, overcoming creative blocks, embracing imperfection, art therapy, balancing art and life, intuitive artist, artistic courage, intuitive painting process, emotional resilience, navigating grief through art, overcoming perfectionism, creative exploration, healing through art, connection, artistic resilience, artistic mentorship, personal fulfillment, artistic discovery, inner strength through art, intuition, emotional processing, healing power of art, healing, intuitive practices, intuitive creativity, creative expression, light and darkness, creative process, emotional well-being, self-doubt, grounding through art, vulnerability in art, resilience through creativity, imperfect art, nurturing creativity, personal resilience, therapeutic art, beauty in imperfection, creative journey, inspiration, art and mindfulness, art and humanity., intuitive painting, connection through creativity, personal growth, rediscovering passion, embracing creativity, overcoming limiting beliefs, supportive creative spaces, healing journey, overcoming fear, art and intuition, emotional healing, supportive community, finding beauty in failure, finding purpose, finding belonging, survival skill, art, quieting external noise, creative accountability, finding your spark, mental health, self-discovery, emotional growth through creativity, creative spark, artistic empowerment, cultivating self-awareness, building resilience, transformative art, creativity and activism, grief, failure as growth, healing from grief, creativity, resilience, creative breakthroughs, art as a tool for healing, kintsugi, creativity in the modern world, inner guidance false full 81 45066658-9c21-4c67-9519-6ad76e73b046 ep. 80 Encore Presentation - Rachel Phillips, Artist - I Was Here  

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

-The importance of storytelling in all its various forms (including journaling) and how it is so much more than just words. 

-The thing she would do to change about society (if she had a magic wand)

-The quiet yet profound transformation she sees take place over and over again when people start to journal with the technique she developed

Heart journals course https://plantingmarigolds.teachable.com/p/heart-journal-course/

]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius  

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

-The importance of storytelling in all its various forms (including journaling) and how it is so much more than just words. 

-The thing she would do to change about society (if she had a magic wand)

-The quiet yet profound transformation she sees take place over and over again when people start to journal with the technique she developed

Heart journals course https://plantingmarigolds.teachable.com/p/heart-journal-course/

]]> ep. 80 Encore Presentation - Rachel Phillips, Artist - I Was Here Kate Shepherd 00:44:26 EPISODE SUMMARY & SHOW NOTES Rachel Philips Co-founded  The Heart Institute of Whidbey, which hosts grown up summer camps, heart journaling events and other joyful art-based escapades in and around Whidbey island in Washington State. She makes and teaches HeART journaling which is something that extends far beyond what you might think ordinary journaling might be about - there is deep wisdom and medicine woven into her teachings. I can hardly wait for you to dive into this episode.  EPISODE SUMMARY & SHOW NOTES Rachel Philips Co-founded  The Heart Institute of Whidbey, which hosts grown up summer camps, heart journaling events and other joyful art-based escapades in and around Whidbey island in Washington State. She makes and teaches HeART journaling which is something that extends far beyond what you might think ordinary journaling might be about - there is deep wisdom and medicine woven into her teachings. I can hardly wait for you to dive into this episode.  false full 80 41716cbd-449d-4f24-9741-0e366bfc9608 79: The Dance of Discipline & Creativity: Navigating Grief, Flow, and Self-Expression This episode is a special one. I sat down with the inspiring Roxanne Glaser—artist, educator, and creator of whimsical nature-inspired doodles—to talk about what it really means to live a creative life.

We dive into some deeply personal and powerful topics, like how Roxanne used art to process profound grief after experiencing unimaginable loss and how her creative practice became a tool for healing and self-discovery. We talk about the challenges of having too many choices in creativity (I know I’ve felt that paralysis!) and how gentle self-discipline and limitations can actually set us free to create more authentically.

This conversation is packed with takeaways about building a sustainable creative practice, embracing the seasons of your life, and creating art for yourself—not for external validation.

I’ve also created something special for you to deepen the impact of this episode: the Creative Warrior Activation Sheet, a guided exercise to help you connect with your inner creative warrior and discover how to embrace your unique creative journey. It’s available exclusively for my Patreon supporters, and I can’t wait for you to try it out.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

How creativity can be a tool for healing, meditation, and self-expression.

Why creativity is often born from struggle and necessity.

The surprising freedom that comes with setting limitations in your creative practice.

The importance of daily practices—no matter how small—and how they can transform your creative life.

Why loss can be a powerful clarifier for what matters most in art and life.

How to let go of perfectionism and start creating for yourself.

Why creativity evolves with the seasons of your life and how to embrace that process.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that we are all unique instruments in the creative process, and the magic happens when we honour that.

If you’ve been feeling stuck creatively or wondering how to start building a practice that supports you through life’s challenges, I’ve created something special for you. It’s called the Creative Warrior Activation Worksheet—a simple, powerful guide to help you tap into your creative courage, quiet your inner critic, and embrace the joy of creating for yourself. This exclusive resource is available to all my Patreon members. Sign up today to access it and start building your Creative Warrior muscle—you’ve got this, and I’m here to cheer you on

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Roxanne Glaser, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius This episode is a special one. I sat down with the inspiring Roxanne Glaser—artist, educator, and creator of whimsical nature-inspired doodles—to talk about what it really means to live a creative life.

We dive into some deeply personal and powerful topics, like how Roxanne used art to process profound grief after experiencing unimaginable loss and how her creative practice became a tool for healing and self-discovery. We talk about the challenges of having too many choices in creativity (I know I’ve felt that paralysis!) and how gentle self-discipline and limitations can actually set us free to create more authentically.

This conversation is packed with takeaways about building a sustainable creative practice, embracing the seasons of your life, and creating art for yourself—not for external validation.

I’ve also created something special for you to deepen the impact of this episode: the Creative Warrior Activation Sheet, a guided exercise to help you connect with your inner creative warrior and discover how to embrace your unique creative journey. It’s available exclusively for my Patreon supporters, and I can’t wait for you to try it out.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

How creativity can be a tool for healing, meditation, and self-expression.

Why creativity is often born from struggle and necessity.

The surprising freedom that comes with setting limitations in your creative practice.

The importance of daily practices—no matter how small—and how they can transform your creative life.

Why loss can be a powerful clarifier for what matters most in art and life.

How to let go of perfectionism and start creating for yourself.

Why creativity evolves with the seasons of your life and how to embrace that process.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that we are all unique instruments in the creative process, and the magic happens when we honour that.

If you’ve been feeling stuck creatively or wondering how to start building a practice that supports you through life’s challenges, I’ve created something special for you. It’s called the Creative Warrior Activation Worksheet—a simple, powerful guide to help you tap into your creative courage, quiet your inner critic, and embrace the joy of creating for yourself. This exclusive resource is available to all my Patreon members. Sign up today to access it and start building your Creative Warrior muscle—you’ve got this, and I’m here to cheer you on

]]> 79: The Dance of Discipline & Creativity: Navigating Grief, Flow, and Self-Expression Roxanne Glaser, Kate Shepherd 01:16:50 This episode is a special one. I sat down with the inspiring Roxanne Glaser (SuperdoodleGirl) —artist, educator, and creator of whimsical nature-inspired doodles—to talk about what it really means to live a creative life. We dive into some deeply personal and powerful topics, like how Roxanne used art to process profound grief after experiencing unimaginable loss and how her creative practice became a tool for healing and self-discovery. We talk about the challenges of having too many choices in creativity (I know I’ve felt that paralysis!) and how gentle self-discipline and limitations can actually set us free to create more authentically. This episode is a special one. I sat down with the inspiring Roxanne Glaser (SuperdoodleGirl) —artist, educator, and creator of whimsical nature-inspired doodles—to talk about what it really means to live a creative life. We dive into some deeply personal and powerful topics, like how Roxanne used art to process profound grief after experiencing unimaginable loss and how her creative practice became a tool for healing and self-discovery. We talk about the challenges of having too many choices in creativity (I know I’ve felt that paralysis!) and how gentle self-discipline and limitations can actually set us free to create more authentically. artistic journey, creative simplicity, meditation, creative connection, life seasons, mental clarity, creative priorities, creative empowerment, self-confidence, creative wellness, artistic discipline, creative blocks, art therapy, emotional journey, inner voice, creative lifestyle, creative healing, overcoming perfectionism, creative exploration, self-discipline, creative evolution, creative struggle, creative action, healing through art, creative purpose, mindfulness, creative resilience, artistic energy, creative routines, intuition, process art, healing power of art, artistic growth, healing, creative authenticity, creative habits, creativity and loss, creative practice, discipline, mindfulness practices, non-negotiables, creative process, creative potential, self-awareness, motivation, creative self-care, gentle discipline, grief recovery, flow state, balance, creative freedom, inner creativity, inspiration, finding joy, creative transformation, exploration, personal growth, creative flow, artistic individuality, self-acceptance, overcoming fear, emotional healing, artistic rituals, creativity and healing, creative reflection, harmony, curiosity, transformation, art, unique style, self-expression tools, podcast, healing journeys, personal expression, creative joy, art for healing, inspiration through grief, creative wellness practices, inner peace, self-discovery, limitations, emotional creativity, creative meditation, artistic voice, creative spark, grief, emotional balance, self-expression, artistic expression, daily practice, creativity, artistic freedom, resilience, confidence, artistic tools false full 79 0e631bfd-56f6-426e-9054-1379d1dce183 77 - Listener Lab: Self Compassion and Worthiness in Creativity with Lindsey Thomas In this first-ever Listener Lab episode, Kate sits down with listener Lindsey Thomas to reflect on Scott Erickson's episode and explore creativity, vulnerability, and the ways art impacts personal growth. They dive into strategies for navigating transitions, managing negative beliefs, and using creativity as a tool for self-discovery. Lindsey and Kate discuss the importance of self-compassion, the haunting nature of unexpressed ideas, and how embracing stillness and surrender can lead to new insights. This conversation is a heartfelt journey through the highs and lows of the creative process, inspiring listeners to trust in their unique paths.

Key Takeaways:

Vulnerability and community engagement can create deep connections.

Offering help can be a courageous response to self-doubt.

Creativity can feel like a restless energy wanting to be expressed.

Mantras and self-compassion are powerful tools in overcoming negative beliefs.

Authenticity and trust in one’s own divine power are essential for personal growth.

Become a guest!
If you’d like to be a guest on a Listener Lab episode or share your thoughts on previous episodes, send me a voice memo via email! KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us on this very first Listener Lab episode of The Creative Genius Podcast! I hope this conversation with Lindsey Thomas helped illuminate new perspectives on creativity, vulnerability, and the ways we can move through life with a bit more self-compassion and authenticity. Remember, the creative process is a journey, and you’re not alone in it. Whether you’re wrestling with self-doubt, feeling the restless energy of an idea, or just needing a reminder of your own worthiness, this community is here to support you.

And don’t forget—The Creative Genius PodClub is launching in January! This is your chance to join a supportive, inspiring community to chat about episodes, share your ah-ha moments, and connect in real time. Head to the show notes on KateShepherdCreative.com for more details, and be sure to send in your voice memos with thoughts, questions, and insights from past episodes. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be my next guest on Listener Lab!

Listener Lab Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: Embrace Vulnerability in Creativity

Inspired by Scott Erickson’s insights on vulnerability, here’s your Listener Lab Challenge for the week:

1. Identify a small creative project—it could be a quick sketch, a poem, a journal entry, or a little DIY.
2. Before you start, take a moment to reflect on any negative beliefs or self-doubt that come up around creating. Write these down, then set them aside.
3. Now, create with vulnerability. Aim to express an authentic feeling, thought, or experience, without worrying about the outcome or what anyone else might think.

Share Your Experience: Send me a voice memo (or a message) sharing what this challenge brought up for you, any ah-ha moments you had, or realizations about vulnerability and creativity. I’d love to feature some of your insights on a future episode! Submit your voice memo via email kateshepherdcreative @ gmail.com

]]> Fri, 8 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this first-ever Listener Lab episode, Kate sits down with listener Lindsey Thomas to reflect on Scott Erickson's episode and explore creativity, vulnerability, and the ways art impacts personal growth. They dive into strategies for navigating transitions, managing negative beliefs, and using creativity as a tool for self-discovery. Lindsey and Kate discuss the importance of self-compassion, the haunting nature of unexpressed ideas, and how embracing stillness and surrender can lead to new insights. This conversation is a heartfelt journey through the highs and lows of the creative process, inspiring listeners to trust in their unique paths.

Key Takeaways:

Vulnerability and community engagement can create deep connections.

Offering help can be a courageous response to self-doubt.

Creativity can feel like a restless energy wanting to be expressed.

Mantras and self-compassion are powerful tools in overcoming negative beliefs.

Authenticity and trust in one’s own divine power are essential for personal growth.

Become a guest!
If you’d like to be a guest on a Listener Lab episode or share your thoughts on previous episodes, send me a voice memo via email! KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us on this very first Listener Lab episode of The Creative Genius Podcast! I hope this conversation with Lindsey Thomas helped illuminate new perspectives on creativity, vulnerability, and the ways we can move through life with a bit more self-compassion and authenticity. Remember, the creative process is a journey, and you’re not alone in it. Whether you’re wrestling with self-doubt, feeling the restless energy of an idea, or just needing a reminder of your own worthiness, this community is here to support you.

And don’t forget—The Creative Genius PodClub is launching in January! This is your chance to join a supportive, inspiring community to chat about episodes, share your ah-ha moments, and connect in real time. Head to the show notes on KateShepherdCreative.com for more details, and be sure to send in your voice memos with thoughts, questions, and insights from past episodes. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be my next guest on Listener Lab!

Listener Lab Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: Embrace Vulnerability in Creativity

Inspired by Scott Erickson’s insights on vulnerability, here’s your Listener Lab Challenge for the week:

1. Identify a small creative project—it could be a quick sketch, a poem, a journal entry, or a little DIY.
2. Before you start, take a moment to reflect on any negative beliefs or self-doubt that come up around creating. Write these down, then set them aside.
3. Now, create with vulnerability. Aim to express an authentic feeling, thought, or experience, without worrying about the outcome or what anyone else might think.

Share Your Experience: Send me a voice memo (or a message) sharing what this challenge brought up for you, any ah-ha moments you had, or realizations about vulnerability and creativity. I’d love to feature some of your insights on a future episode! Submit your voice memo via email kateshepherdcreative @ gmail.com

]]> 77 - Listener Lab: Self Compassion and Worthiness in Creativity with Lindsey Thomas Kate Shepherd 00:55:00 Episode Summary:In this first-ever Listener Lab episode, Kate sits down with listener Lindsey Thomas to reflect on Scott Erickson's episode and explore creativity, vulnerability, and the ways art impacts personal growth. They dive into strategies for navigating transitions, managing negative beliefs, and using creativity as a tool for self-discovery. Lindsey and Kate discuss the importance of self-compassion, the haunting nature of unexpressed ideas, and how embracing stillness and surrender can lead to new insights. This conversation is a heartfelt journey through the highs and lows of the creative process, inspiring listeners to trust in their unique paths. Episode Summary:In this first-ever Listener Lab episode, Kate sits down with listener Lindsey Thomas to reflect on Scott Erickson's episode and explore creativity, vulnerability, and the ways art impacts personal growth. They dive into strategies for navigating transitions, managing negative beliefs, and using creativity as a tool for self-discovery. Lindsey and Kate discuss the importance of self-compassion, the haunting nature of unexpressed ideas, and how embracing stillness and surrender can lead to new insights. This conversation is a heartfelt journey through the highs and lows of the creative process, inspiring listeners to trust in their unique paths. storytelling, artistic journey, mantras, tapping into creativity, soul searching, life lessons, podclub, creative mindset, authenticity, big magic, meditation, courage, creative connection, meaningful conversations, embracing change, creative inspiration, mental clarity, emotional growth, life purpose, art as therapy, self-empowerment, creative blocks, spirituality, artistic blocks, ah-ha moments, creative healing, creative life, introspection, insights, healing through art, connection, mindfulness, personal development, creative resilience, creative souls, compassion, positivity, spiritual growth, creative energy, intuition, healing practices, voice memos, artistic growth, wellness, healing, overcoming obstacles, vulnerability, podcast episodes, self-awareness, heart-centered, emotional well-being, personal insights, self-doubt, creative challenges, storytelling podcast, limiting beliefs, creative freedom, inspiration, creative transformation, mindfulness journey, personal growth, creative flow, embracing creativity, self-worth, empowerment, creative genius, creativity tools, life transitions, empowerment through art, growth mindset, overcoming fear, supportive community, elizabeth gilbert, listener engagement, self-love, listener stories, purpose, transformation, art, podcast, scott erickson, deep conversations, creating from the heart, mental health, inner peace, artistic process, self-discovery, artistic inspiration, self-compassion, self-reflection, self-expression, podcasting, self-exploration, artistic expression, creativity, resilience, creative breakthroughs, podcast community, inner strength false full 77 9a8aa286-e1d9-43cb-a699-ab3fe230c9f8 76 - Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story, The Alchemy of Mythology with Kwame Scruggs Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd speaks with Kwame Scruggs, the founder of Alchemy Inc., a nonprofit using the transformative power of mythology to inspire and uplift communities. Kwame shares his incredible journey, from working at Goodyear for 15 years while earning his degrees at night to founding Alchemy Inc. He highlights the wisdom we can gain from myths, including how they can help us identify the subconscious beliefs that may be holding us back.

Kwame is life work revolves around the transformative power of mythology and creative expression.  Born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He started his career at Goodyear. Where he worked for 15 years at night while earning his M S in technical education with an emphasis on guidance and counseling. Because as you'll hear this man is somebody who really cares about others and has a passion for helping. His passion for helping others was always there, but it wasn't until he discovered the works of Carl Young. Joseph Campbell and Michael Meade. That he found his true purpose.

In this episode, Kwame references the powerful myth of the Firebird, which inspired Kate to create a guided meditation that allows listeners to personally interact with mythology for self-reflection. This episode dives deep into how we can use ancient stories to uncover hidden aspects of ourselves, shift our perspectives, and step into the role of hero in our own lives.

You’ll also learn about Kwame’s experiences working with high school dropouts and youth, as well as his work that was recognized by the Presidents Award  and his Ph.D. in Mythological Studies. His life’s work revolves around reminding people that myths hold transformative power to help us all grow and heal.

If you feel like there’s a gap between your visions and your real-world results, this episode is for you. Kwame Scruggs shows us how myths can bridge that gap and help us uncover what’s holding us back.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Kwame’s journey from tire factory worker to Ph.D. and nonprofit founder
  • The myth of the Firebird and its transformative power
  • How to work with mythology to uncover subconscious beliefs
  • Kwame's impactful work with youth through Alchemy Inc.
  • Kate’s guided meditation inspired by the myth of the Firebird
  • The importance of showing up for your purpose, even when the road is long and winding

Resources Mentioned:

  • Alchemy Inc. (Kwame’s nonprofit organization)
  • The Myth of the Firebird
  • Kate’s Guided Meditation & Reflection Packet on the Firebird
  • Kwame’s Recommended Readings: Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Michael Meade

Take Action!
If you’re intrigued by the idea of using myths for self-reflection, check out my guided Firebird meditation and reflection packet on my Patreon. You’ll also find a growing library of resources, including bonus episodes, guided meditations, and more, designed to support your creative journey.

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kwame Scruggs, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd speaks with Kwame Scruggs, the founder of Alchemy Inc., a nonprofit using the transformative power of mythology to inspire and uplift communities. Kwame shares his incredible journey, from working at Goodyear for 15 years while earning his degrees at night to founding Alchemy Inc. He highlights the wisdom we can gain from myths, including how they can help us identify the subconscious beliefs that may be holding us back.

Kwame is life work revolves around the transformative power of mythology and creative expression.  Born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He started his career at Goodyear. Where he worked for 15 years at night while earning his M S in technical education with an emphasis on guidance and counseling. Because as you'll hear this man is somebody who really cares about others and has a passion for helping. His passion for helping others was always there, but it wasn't until he discovered the works of Carl Young. Joseph Campbell and Michael Meade. That he found his true purpose.

In this episode, Kwame references the powerful myth of the Firebird, which inspired Kate to create a guided meditation that allows listeners to personally interact with mythology for self-reflection. This episode dives deep into how we can use ancient stories to uncover hidden aspects of ourselves, shift our perspectives, and step into the role of hero in our own lives.

You’ll also learn about Kwame’s experiences working with high school dropouts and youth, as well as his work that was recognized by the Presidents Award  and his Ph.D. in Mythological Studies. His life’s work revolves around reminding people that myths hold transformative power to help us all grow and heal.

If you feel like there’s a gap between your visions and your real-world results, this episode is for you. Kwame Scruggs shows us how myths can bridge that gap and help us uncover what’s holding us back.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Kwame’s journey from tire factory worker to Ph.D. and nonprofit founder
  • The myth of the Firebird and its transformative power
  • How to work with mythology to uncover subconscious beliefs
  • Kwame's impactful work with youth through Alchemy Inc.
  • Kate’s guided meditation inspired by the myth of the Firebird
  • The importance of showing up for your purpose, even when the road is long and winding

Resources Mentioned:

  • Alchemy Inc. (Kwame’s nonprofit organization)
  • The Myth of the Firebird
  • Kate’s Guided Meditation & Reflection Packet on the Firebird
  • Kwame’s Recommended Readings: Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Michael Meade

Take Action!
If you’re intrigued by the idea of using myths for self-reflection, check out my guided Firebird meditation and reflection packet on my Patreon. You’ll also find a growing library of resources, including bonus episodes, guided meditations, and more, designed to support your creative journey.

]]> 76 - Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story, The Alchemy of Mythology with Kwame Scruggs Kwame Scruggs, Kate Shepherd 01:03:59 In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd speaks with Kwame Scruggs, the founder of Alchemy Inc., a nonprofit using the transformative power of mythology to inspire and uplift communities. Kwame shares his incredible journey, from working at Goodyear for 15 years while earning his degrees at night to founding Alchemy Inc. He highlights the wisdom we can gain from myths, including how they can help us identify the subconscious beliefs that may be holding us back. In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd speaks with Kwame Scruggs, the founder of Alchemy Inc., a nonprofit using the transformative power of mythology to inspire and uplift communities. Kwame shares his incredible journey, from working at Goodyear for 15 years while earning his degrees at night to founding Alchemy Inc. He highlights the wisdom we can gain from myths, including how they can help us identify the subconscious beliefs that may be holding us back. intuitive guidance, storytelling, hero's journey, cultural stories, ancient myths, inner hero, creative struggles, guided self-reflection, michael meade, unlocking creativity, mythological archetypes, kwame’s insights, creative inspiration, creative mastery, life purpose, myth and art, cultural myths, healing through stories, creative healing, creative exploration, cultural roots in mythology, creative goals, subconscious beliefs, uncovering beliefs, personal mythology, creative storytelling, archetypes in myth, creative resilience, mentorship through myths, creative energy, myth as a guide, mental wellness, perseverance, healing, myth-based empowerment, overcoming obstacles, storytelling for healing, personal journey, myth as metaphor, carl jung, creative block, creative expression, mythological understanding, mythological healing, joseph campbell, myth-inspired healing, creative process, self-awareness, creative vision, alchemy inc., creative challenges, creative myths, mythology, kate shepherd, subconscious influence, storytelling for self-discovery, creative expression through myth, creative fulfillment, subconscious mind, inspiration, myth and psychology, creative transformation, personal growth, embracing creativity, navigating self-doubt, mythology and creativity, creative wisdom, understanding myth, overcoming fear, emotional healing, finding purpose, depth of creativity, hero archetype, discovering creativity, youth and mythology, deep self-exploration, transformation, alchemy of creativity, finding your path, discovering passion, kwame scruggs, depth psychology, self-reflection tools, navigating creativity, the creative genius podcast, unlocking potential, journey to mastery, overcoming creative challenges, self-discovery, life’s journey, hero within, subconscious healing, self-exploration, creativity, creative self-discovery, creative breakthroughs, mythological stories, mythological studies, youth empowerment, inner guidance, inner strength false full 76 fff0d3e5-0f9f-4110-a73c-1f18997c14f2 75 - The Divine Voice: Navigating Art, Pain, and Purpose Discovering Creativity: An Intimate Conversation with Scott Erickson

What does it mean to live a creative life? Is creativity a talent, or is it an innate intelligence that we all possess? In this week’s episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable artist and storyteller, Scott Erickson, to explore these questions and so much more. Scott’s journey as an artist has been deeply influenced by his unique experience with aphantasia—a condition where one cannot visualize images in their mind’s eye—and he opens up about how this has shaped his creative expression.

Together, we delve into the haunting nature of creativity, the role of pain in transforming life into art, and the importance of emotional intelligence in understanding the human experience. Scott’s reflections on gratitude, surrender, and navigating the inner voice will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with self-doubt or felt overwhelmed by the weight of their creative aspirations.

But more than that, this conversation serves as a gentle reminder that creativity is not a linear journey. It's messy, it's beautiful, and it’s deeply human. Scott’s raw honesty will inspire you to listen more closely to your inner voice and trust that, even in the chaos, there’s a path to something beautiful.

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Scott Erickson, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Discovering Creativity: An Intimate Conversation with Scott Erickson

What does it mean to live a creative life? Is creativity a talent, or is it an innate intelligence that we all possess? In this week’s episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable artist and storyteller, Scott Erickson, to explore these questions and so much more. Scott’s journey as an artist has been deeply influenced by his unique experience with aphantasia—a condition where one cannot visualize images in their mind’s eye—and he opens up about how this has shaped his creative expression.

Together, we delve into the haunting nature of creativity, the role of pain in transforming life into art, and the importance of emotional intelligence in understanding the human experience. Scott’s reflections on gratitude, surrender, and navigating the inner voice will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with self-doubt or felt overwhelmed by the weight of their creative aspirations.

But more than that, this conversation serves as a gentle reminder that creativity is not a linear journey. It's messy, it's beautiful, and it’s deeply human. Scott’s raw honesty will inspire you to listen more closely to your inner voice and trust that, even in the chaos, there’s a path to something beautiful.

]]> 75 - The Divine Voice: Navigating Art, Pain, and Purpose Scott Erickson, Kate Shepherd 01:30:59 In this illuminating episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd sits down with the deeply insightful artist, author, and speaker, Scott Erickson, to unravel the profound complexities of creativity, the human heart, and the artistic journey. Scott shares his experience with aphantasia, the haunting nature of artistic expression, and the messy yet transformative power of storytelling. Through rich storytelling and vulnerability, they explore the role of emotional intelligence, surrender, and gratitude in unlocking one’s creative potential. Whether you’re navigating your inner voice or seeking to heal through your creative work, this conversation invites you to explore the deeper mysteries of art and existence. In this illuminating episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd sits down with the deeply insightful artist, author, and speaker, Scott Erickson, to unravel the profound complexities of creativity, the human heart, and the artistic journey. Scott shares his experience with aphantasia, the haunting nature of artistic expression, and the messy yet transformative power of storytelling. Through rich storytelling and vulnerability, they explore the role of emotional intelligence, surrender, and gratitude in unlocking one’s creative potential. Whether you’re navigating your inner voice or seeking to heal through your creative work, this conversation invites you to explore the deeper mysteries of art and existence. storytelling, artistic journey, trauma healing, surrender, gratitude, heart in art, authenticity, storytelling as healing, artistic identity, courage, mystery, emotional pain, art as therapy, overcoming creative blocks, joy in creativity, creativity block, surrendering to creativity, divine creativity, inner voice, emotional resilience, resilience in art, healing through art, empathy, perseverance in art, creative purpose, art mastery, connection, storytelling power, gratitude art, artistic discovery, art as storytelling, intuition, mental wellness, mental wellness, fear of failure, healing, creative intuition, divine voice, artistic mistakes, storytelling healing, vulnerability, creativity process, self-awareness, personal growth journey, aphantasia, self-doubt, vulnerability in art, aphantasia artist, human connection, creative solidarity, innovation, inspiration, creativity challenges, gratitude practice, burnout, spiritual creativity, creative transformation, personal growth, creative flow, emotional intelligence, deep emotions, existential crisis, success and failure, overcoming fear, creative obstacles, life through art, creative learning, creative skill, human experience, inner artist, transformation, art, podcast, artistic exploration, divine influence, self-healing, personal aspirations, art journey, personal expression, personal insight, mental health, creative soul, self-discovery, creative discovery, emotional creativity, self-reflection, exploring creativity, artistic expression, creativity, resilience, fear in creativity false full 75 1892a23d-d6df-4e16-a569-9738fb1e7007 74 - Cory Allen: Break Through Limiting Beliefs and Reclaim Your Creative Power In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd sits down with Cory Allen—author of Brave New You, mindfulness expert, and prolific musician—to explore the journey of breaking free from self-limiting beliefs and reconnecting with the authentic self. Cory shares his own story of overcoming a traumatic childhood, turning inward through Eastern and Western philosophies, and discovering the power of mindfulness as a tool for deep self-awareness.

Together, they discuss:

  • How to identify and reframe the negative stories we tell ourselves.
  • The difference between the voice of creativity and the voice of fear or conditioning.
  • Practical techniques to navigate the inner world and access deeper creativity.
  • Why mindfulness is key to unlocking your true potential and breaking free from self-doubt.

This conversation offers profound insights into how we can learn to trust our intuition, listen to our inner voice, and stop allowing old stories to block our creative power. Cory’s wisdom will inspire listeners to start seeing the world as full of possibilities rather than obstacles, and his actionable strategies will help anyone on the path to self-discovery and creative expression

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd sits down with Cory Allen—author of Brave New You, mindfulness expert, and prolific musician—to explore the journey of breaking free from self-limiting beliefs and reconnecting with the authentic self. Cory shares his own story of overcoming a traumatic childhood, turning inward through Eastern and Western philosophies, and discovering the power of mindfulness as a tool for deep self-awareness.

Together, they discuss:

  • How to identify and reframe the negative stories we tell ourselves.
  • The difference between the voice of creativity and the voice of fear or conditioning.
  • Practical techniques to navigate the inner world and access deeper creativity.
  • Why mindfulness is key to unlocking your true potential and breaking free from self-doubt.

This conversation offers profound insights into how we can learn to trust our intuition, listen to our inner voice, and stop allowing old stories to block our creative power. Cory’s wisdom will inspire listeners to start seeing the world as full of possibilities rather than obstacles, and his actionable strategies will help anyone on the path to self-discovery and creative expression

]]> 74 - Cory Allen: Break Through Limiting Beliefs and Reclaim Your Creative Power Kate Shepherd 01:19:36 In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd speaks with Cory Allen, author of Brave New You, about how to break free from self-limiting beliefs and reconnect with your true creative self. Cory shares powerful insights on recognizing negative stories we tell ourselves, navigating our inner world with mindfulness, and learning to trust our intuition. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom and fresh perspectives to help you unlock your creative potential and embrace life with more intention and clarity. In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd speaks with Cory Allen, author of Brave New You, about how to break free from self-limiting beliefs and reconnect with your true creative self. Cory shares powerful insights on recognizing negative stories we tell ourselves, navigating our inner world with mindfulness, and learning to trust our intuition. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom and fresh perspectives to help you unlock your creative potential and embrace life with more intention and clarity. reclaiming inner power, artist journey, life lessons, inner world, authenticity, personal transformation, meditation, podcast inspiration, intuition development, mental clarity, emotional growth, western philosophy, buddhism, life purpose, brave new you, creative empowerment, creative insights, reclaiming creativity, inner voice, creative lifestyle, transformation journey, overcoming self-doubt, creative exploration, connecting with creativity, mindfulness, self-improvement, inner clarity, hinduism, overcoming resistance, spiritual growth, creative energy, intuition, well-being, healing creativity, self-growth, creative intuition, overcoming obstacles, creative block, creative expression, healing the mind, mind-body connection, creative potential, self-awareness, personal insights, spiritual practice, kate shepherd, limiting beliefs, creative freedom, life balance, creativity and mindfulness, personal resilience, inner creativity, inspiration, spiritual creativity, personal growth, creative flow, embracing creativity, creative genius, emotional intelligence, deep thinking, mindfulness practice, creative wisdom, self-acceptance, overcoming fear, life coaching, emotional healing, eastern philosophy, trust your intuition, mental well-being, breaking through fear, reconnecting with creativity, personal empowerment, clarity of mind, transformation, art and spirituality, living authentically, soul-searching, navigating creativity, self-trust, unlocking potential, mindfulness tools, self-mastery, self-care, mental health awareness, mental health, inner peace, self-discovery, spiritual journey, breaking free, creative practices, overcoming creative fear, self-reflection, self-expression, self-awareness techniques, cory allen, self-exploration, artistic expression, mindfulness and creativity, creativity, self-belief, mental breakthroughs, inner wisdom false full 74 c5e09b47-ea27-46b2-ab56-c7b5596046d9 73 - Andrew Holecek: Unlocking the Power of Lucid Dreaming: Transform Your Life What if you could use your dreams to accelerate personal growth, heal past traumas, and unlock your full creative potential? In this episode, lucid dreaming expert Andrew Holecek reveals how meditating in the dream state is seven to nine times more powerful than in the waking state. Tune in to discover how you can start practicing lucid dreaming tonight, and prepare to have your mind blown by the cutting-edge neuroscience behind subconscious programming that may be holding you back!

Episode Summary:

In this mind-expanding episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd sits down with Andrew Holecek, renowned author and expert in lucid dreaming, meditation, and the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality. Together, they dive deep into how lucid dreaming can be a transformative practice, how ancient tantric teachings claim dream-state meditation is seven to nine times more effective than waking-state meditation, and the surprising ways our subconscious mind is programmed during childhood.

Andrew shares fascinating insights on the hidden power of our dreams, the science of personality development, and how we can break free from societal conditioning to cultivate more creativity and presence. Plus, Andrew offers listeners a simple yet powerful practice to start lucid dreaming tonight. Whether you're new to lucid dreaming or looking to deepen your spiritual practice, this episode is packed with actionable tools and wisdom to transform your waking life.

 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

  • Andrew Holecek’s Books: I'm Mindful, Now What? & The Lucid Dreaming Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Your Dream Life – A comprehensive guide with exercises and tools to start your lucid dreaming journey.
  • Lucid Dreaming Mantra: "Tonight, I'm going to have many dreams. Tonight, I'm going to remember my dreams. Tonight, I'm going to wake up in my dreams."
  • Key Concepts from Tibetan Buddhism: Dream yoga, non-duality, and the transformative power of meditating in altered states of consciousness.
  • Neuroscience Insights: The brainwaves we experience in early childhood and how they hypnotize us into adopting cultural norms and behaviors.
]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Andrew Holecek, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius What if you could use your dreams to accelerate personal growth, heal past traumas, and unlock your full creative potential? In this episode, lucid dreaming expert Andrew Holecek reveals how meditating in the dream state is seven to nine times more powerful than in the waking state. Tune in to discover how you can start practicing lucid dreaming tonight, and prepare to have your mind blown by the cutting-edge neuroscience behind subconscious programming that may be holding you back!

Episode Summary:

In this mind-expanding episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd sits down with Andrew Holecek, renowned author and expert in lucid dreaming, meditation, and the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality. Together, they dive deep into how lucid dreaming can be a transformative practice, how ancient tantric teachings claim dream-state meditation is seven to nine times more effective than waking-state meditation, and the surprising ways our subconscious mind is programmed during childhood.

Andrew shares fascinating insights on the hidden power of our dreams, the science of personality development, and how we can break free from societal conditioning to cultivate more creativity and presence. Plus, Andrew offers listeners a simple yet powerful practice to start lucid dreaming tonight. Whether you're new to lucid dreaming or looking to deepen your spiritual practice, this episode is packed with actionable tools and wisdom to transform your waking life.

 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

  • Andrew Holecek’s Books: I'm Mindful, Now What? & The Lucid Dreaming Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Your Dream Life – A comprehensive guide with exercises and tools to start your lucid dreaming journey.
  • Lucid Dreaming Mantra: "Tonight, I'm going to have many dreams. Tonight, I'm going to remember my dreams. Tonight, I'm going to wake up in my dreams."
  • Key Concepts from Tibetan Buddhism: Dream yoga, non-duality, and the transformative power of meditating in altered states of consciousness.
  • Neuroscience Insights: The brainwaves we experience in early childhood and how they hypnotize us into adopting cultural norms and behaviors.
]]> 73 - Andrew Holecek: Unlocking the Power of Lucid Dreaming: Transform Your Life Andrew Holecek, Kate Shepherd 01:21:56 In this mind-expanding episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd sits down with Andrew Holecek, renowned author and expert in lucid dreaming, meditation, and the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality. Together, they dive deep into how lucid dreaming can be a transformative practice, how ancient tantric teachings claim dream-state meditation is seven to nine times more effective than waking-state meditation, and the surprising ways our subconscious mind is programmed during childhood. Andrew shares fascinating insights on the hidden power of our dreams, the science of personality development, and how we can break free from societal conditioning to cultivate more creativity and presence. Plus, Andrew offers listeners a simple yet powerful practice to start lucid dreaming tonight. Whether you're new to lucid dreaming or looking to deepen your spiritual practice, this episode is packed with actionable tools and wisdom to transform your waking life. In this mind-expanding episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd sits down with Andrew Holecek, renowned author and expert in lucid dreaming, meditation, and the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality. Together, they dive deep into how lucid dreaming can be a transformative practice, how ancient tantric teachings claim dream-state meditation is seven to nine times more effective than waking-state meditation, and the surprising ways our subconscious mind is programmed during childhood. Andrew shares fascinating insights on the hidden power of our dreams, the science of personality development, and how we can break free from societal conditioning to cultivate more creativity and presence. Plus, Andrew offers listeners a simple yet powerful practice to start lucid dreaming tonight. Whether you're new to lucid dreaming or looking to deepen your spiritual practice, this episode is packed with actionable tools and wisdom to transform your waking life. meditation techniques, subconscious programming, dreamwork, meditation podcast, personal transformation, meditation, creative podcast, creative solutions, subconscious reprogramming, brainwaves, creative inspiration, mental clarity, dream interpretation, meditation benefits, creative blocks, tantra, dream meditation, creative healing, lucid dreaming for beginners, dream consciousness, spiritual and scientific connection, subconscious beliefs, sleep and creativity, mindful creativity, mindfulness, life transformation, meditation and creativity, personal development, meditation for creativity, lucid dreaming techniques, spiritual growth, creative energy, andrew holecek, meditation guide, creative mindfulness, mindfulness for creativity, mindfulness meditation, conscious creativity, mindfulness podcast, spiritual podcast, meditation and trauma healing, meditation for beginners, creative intuition, creativity boost, spiritual awakening, dream awareness, lucid dream training, conscious dreaming, creative process, creative potential, self-awareness, dream healing, meditation exercises, lucid dreaming tips, brainwave states, dream exploration, meditation for personal growth, lucid dreaming and creativity, spiritual transformation, flow state, dream and meditation, dream life, meditation tips, neuroscience, creativity and mindfulness, dream yoga, healing trauma, subconscious mind, spiritual creativity, reprogramming, personal growth, creative flow, non-duality, creative genius, emotional intelligence, transformative meditation, emotional healing, childhood brain development, personal empowerment, transformation, meditation for artists, deep meditation, neuroscience of creativity, inner transformation, dream practice, lucid dream workbook, inner peace, self-discovery, meditation practice, lucid dreaming guide, dream recall, self-expression, healing past traumas, subconscious healing, creativity, lucid dreaming, creative breakthroughs, neuroscience and spirituality, inner guidance false full 73 6c733c3e-8bd3-46c2-809c-2e1f979a6162 72 - ENCORE James Miller The Magic of Discipline in Your Creative Practice James offers practical prompts for generating flow states and presents a genius solution for utilizing cherished but out-of-place creative gems. 

The conversation delves into the importance of discipline and flow in a healthy creative practice, the value of human creativity, and the concept of ownership over creative works. This conversation prompted Kate to create the 21 days of Rituals for Creativity which you can access by signing up for a Creative Genius Patreon Membership

James also shares a poetic vision for society's relationship with creativity, leaving listeners inspired and motivated to tap into their own creative potential.

What we talk about

  • James Miller's journey as a writer and the genesis of A Small Fiction
  • The commitment to daily writing for nearly eight years and its transformative effects
  • Harnessing creativity as a tool for processing emotions and overcoming anxiety and depression
  • Practical prompts for accessing flow states in creative endeavours
  • Ingenious solution for utilizing beloved but misfit creative pieces
  • The relationship between discipline and flow in a healthy creative practice
  • Exploring the value of human creativity and ownership of creative works
  • James's poetic vision for society's embrace of creativity

One of the most powerful moments in this episode was when Kate and James talked about James's commitment to daily writing for nearly eight years. The transformative power of a consistent creative practice is hard to ignore. Through his journey, James experienced significant shifts, gained a substantial readership, and secured a publishing deal. The conversation emphasizes the therapeutic nature of creativity, particularly in dealing with anxiety and depression. Listeners are encouraged to tap into their own creative potential and explore the ways in which creative expression can facilitate personal development and emotional well-being.

Thank you for joining us on this marvellous conversation with James Miller.

]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius James offers practical prompts for generating flow states and presents a genius solution for utilizing cherished but out-of-place creative gems. 

The conversation delves into the importance of discipline and flow in a healthy creative practice, the value of human creativity, and the concept of ownership over creative works. This conversation prompted Kate to create the 21 days of Rituals for Creativity which you can access by signing up for a Creative Genius Patreon Membership

James also shares a poetic vision for society's relationship with creativity, leaving listeners inspired and motivated to tap into their own creative potential.

What we talk about

  • James Miller's journey as a writer and the genesis of A Small Fiction
  • The commitment to daily writing for nearly eight years and its transformative effects
  • Harnessing creativity as a tool for processing emotions and overcoming anxiety and depression
  • Practical prompts for accessing flow states in creative endeavours
  • Ingenious solution for utilizing beloved but misfit creative pieces
  • The relationship between discipline and flow in a healthy creative practice
  • Exploring the value of human creativity and ownership of creative works
  • James's poetic vision for society's embrace of creativity

One of the most powerful moments in this episode was when Kate and James talked about James's commitment to daily writing for nearly eight years. The transformative power of a consistent creative practice is hard to ignore. Through his journey, James experienced significant shifts, gained a substantial readership, and secured a publishing deal. The conversation emphasizes the therapeutic nature of creativity, particularly in dealing with anxiety and depression. Listeners are encouraged to tap into their own creative potential and explore the ways in which creative expression can facilitate personal development and emotional well-being.

Thank you for joining us on this marvellous conversation with James Miller.

]]> 72 - ENCORE James Miller The Magic of Discipline in Your Creative Practice Kate Shepherd 00:49:36 In this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd has a captivating conversation with writer James Miller, the mastermind behind the immensely popular micro-fiction series, A Small Fiction. James shares his journey of starting the series, committing to daily writing for eight years, experiencing significant shifts, and ultimately gaining a massive readership and a publishing deal. The episode explores the profound connection between creativity and personal growth, highlighting the power of creative expression in processing emotions such as anxiety and depression. In this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd has a captivating conversation with writer James Miller, the mastermind behind the immensely popular micro-fiction series, A Small Fiction. James shares his journey of starting the series, committing to daily writing for eight years, experiencing significant shifts, and ultimately gaining a massive readership and a publishing deal. The episode explores the profound connection between creativity and personal growth, highlighting the power of creative expression in processing emotions such as anxiety and depression. society, creative genius podcast, therapeutic creativity, practical prompts, anxiety, practical advice, motivated, healthy practice, substantial readership, flow states, consistent practice benefits, powerful moments, substantial shifts, inspired audience, journey as a writer, patreon access, consistent creative practice, emotional growth, cherished gems, creative prompts, patreon membership, james miller, journey, writer, harnessing creativity, massive readership, value of creativity, creative endeavours, ritual for creativity, personal development, emotions, depression, emotional processing, consistent practice, accessing flow, marvellous conversation, genesis, relationship with creativity, inspired, misfit creative pieces, beloved pieces, creative expression, vision for society, discipline, transformative power, creative potential, 21 days of rituals for creativity, emotional well-being, publishing success, transformative effects, creative gems, kate shepherd, micro-fiction, significant shifts, creative journey, publishing deal, poetic vision, personal growth, overcoming anxiety, embracing creativity, therapeutic nature, creative gems utilization, profound connection, daily writing, conversation, overcoming depression, securing a deal, human creativity, practical solutions, practical solutions, creative rituals, eight years, james's commitment, healthy creative practice, emotional health, processing emotions, accessing flow states, creativity, tapping into potential, ownership, a small fiction, embrace of creativity, human potential, inspired listeners, creativity as a tool false full 72 e79bdf18-dea9-45f8-9540-95bd9aeb2323 71 - ENCORE Dr. Cheryl Arutt - The Brain Science of Creativity  

Episode Notes

Have you ever wondered any of these: What the science is behind creativity? What causes creativity in the brain? What part of the brain is used in creativity? Or maybe even how to activate creativity in the brain? 

In this episode Kate speaks with Dr. Cheryl Arutt a clinical and forensic psychologist based in Los Angeles, California working with actors, writers, directors and showrunners supporting their psychological well-being. A specialist in trauma recovery, creativity and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is currently Access Hollywood’s go-to psychologist for trauma issues, a frequent psychological expert on many networks including CNN, HLN and DiscoveryID, and has been interviewed by the BBC and 20/20 Australia.  For more information about Dr. Cheryl please visit askdrcheryl.com, and for info about her online courses for creative artists please visit www.thecreativeresilience.com

Dr. Cheryl explains how creativity works and what it even is from a Brain Science Perspective. We talk about the link between education and creativity. I ask her if we are doing enough to foster creativity & creating thinking in the school system? And she gives us some actionable things we can do at home for ourselves and our children to rev our own creative engines. One of my favourite moments though, comes towards the end  when I ask her about the possibility of the opposite of inheriting generational trauma existing. We know we can inherit trauma but can we inherit magical wonderful things too? We shared a really tender moment - one where I felt like she was talking to ALL of us. It’s beautiful, uplifting and inspiring.  I think you’ll be really moved by it. 

What Dr. Cheryl Arutt & I talk about

-What creativity IS from a brain science perspective. 

-What is really going on inside our psychology when people say “I’m not creative”

-Why processing trauma including intergenerational trauma, and converting it to post traumatic growth is so important (and is absolutely possible)

-The link between education and creativity. Are we fostering creativity and creating thinking enough in the school system? And if we are seeing that our children are not getting as much focus on creativity in school what can we do at home? 

-What is the one question you can ask yourself (or your kids) to kick start your creativity (what is another way to do that/look at that/solve that)

-How the “we only use 10% of our brains” thing is a myth

-How to use creativity to safely access our traumas 

-What is EMDR (eye movement and desensitization and reprocessing therapy how it was discovered and how creative people can use it to heal trauma and access even more of their innate creativity

-Post traumatic growth - learning to integrate and recognize all the ways you grew as a person as a result of living through your trauma

-What she thinks creativity is trying to do - from a brain science perspective

brain science of creativity dr cheryl arutt cover for episode 22 of the creative genius podcast

About Dr. Cheryl Arutt

Dr. Cheryl Arutt is an accomplished clinical and forensic psychologist based in Beverly Hills, CA whose amalgamation of rigorous training and experience allows her to engage with people from a place of deep insight and empathy. Through compassion, skill and sometimes even humor, she helps her patients uncover what is in the way of living a full-access life, empowering them to move forward.

Following over 20 years as a working actor, Dr. Cheryl’s interest in human behavior shifted to psychology after volunteering on a crisis line. With scholarships from both SAG and AFTRA to study at University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Cheryl graduated summa cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles, where she received the Outstanding Doctoral Project Award for her Clinical Dissertation: Healing Together: A program for couples coping with the aftermath of rape.

Her postdoctoral fellowship at WILA culminated in a certificate of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and she received further advanced training in Interpersonal Neurobiology with Dr. Daniel Siegel, with whom she gave a TEDx talk. A lifelong student of power dynamics and an ally for social justice, Dr. Cheryl taught courses to PhD and PsyD students at Allliant International University/CSPP, including: Intercultural Processes and Human Diversity, Sex Roles and Gender, Ethics and Clinical Interviewing.

Dr. Cheryl Arutt - Clinical Psychologist

As a trauma specialist, Dr. Cheryl helps her patients understand how adaptations to the source of distress often outlive their usefulness and provides guidance and inspiration to navigate life from a place of wholeness. In continual pursuit of deepening her knowledge of trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is devoted to continuing education in effective and evidence-based therapies, including EMDR therapy. A certified Rape and Domestic Violence counselor for decades, Dr. Cheryl also serves on the Board of the national victim’s organization, PAVE, dedicated to shattering the silence of sexual violence.  

Dr. Cheryl understands and supports the unique needs and challenges of creative artists and performers. In collaboration with Dr. Cheryl, actors, writers, showrunners, musicians and other creative professionals learn to thrive and clear obstacles to their success and happiness, both personally and professionally. She is a firm believer that the best way to protect the art is to protect the artist.

In addition to working with people in private practice, Dr. Cheryl enjoys speaking to professional organizations, institutions of higher learning, at events and on television about creative resilience, post-traumatic growth, recovery from trauma and why people do what they do. 

 

Dr. Cheryl Arutt: website | facebook | instagram | twitter

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram | twitter

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

 

Resources discussed in this episode:

-Dan Siegel, MD

-Dan Siegel’s “Window of Tolerance”

-EMDR Institute

-Access Hollywood video about EMDR

-Bessel van der Kolk, MD book: The Body Keeps the Score



 

]]> Fri, 2 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius  

Episode Notes

Have you ever wondered any of these: What the science is behind creativity? What causes creativity in the brain? What part of the brain is used in creativity? Or maybe even how to activate creativity in the brain? 

In this episode Kate speaks with Dr. Cheryl Arutt a clinical and forensic psychologist based in Los Angeles, California working with actors, writers, directors and showrunners supporting their psychological well-being. A specialist in trauma recovery, creativity and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is currently Access Hollywood’s go-to psychologist for trauma issues, a frequent psychological expert on many networks including CNN, HLN and DiscoveryID, and has been interviewed by the BBC and 20/20 Australia.  For more information about Dr. Cheryl please visit askdrcheryl.com, and for info about her online courses for creative artists please visit www.thecreativeresilience.com

Dr. Cheryl explains how creativity works and what it even is from a Brain Science Perspective. We talk about the link between education and creativity. I ask her if we are doing enough to foster creativity & creating thinking in the school system? And she gives us some actionable things we can do at home for ourselves and our children to rev our own creative engines. One of my favourite moments though, comes towards the end  when I ask her about the possibility of the opposite of inheriting generational trauma existing. We know we can inherit trauma but can we inherit magical wonderful things too? We shared a really tender moment - one where I felt like she was talking to ALL of us. It’s beautiful, uplifting and inspiring.  I think you’ll be really moved by it. 

What Dr. Cheryl Arutt & I talk about

-What creativity IS from a brain science perspective. 

-What is really going on inside our psychology when people say “I’m not creative”

-Why processing trauma including intergenerational trauma, and converting it to post traumatic growth is so important (and is absolutely possible)

-The link between education and creativity. Are we fostering creativity and creating thinking enough in the school system? And if we are seeing that our children are not getting as much focus on creativity in school what can we do at home? 

-What is the one question you can ask yourself (or your kids) to kick start your creativity (what is another way to do that/look at that/solve that)

-How the “we only use 10% of our brains” thing is a myth

-How to use creativity to safely access our traumas 

-What is EMDR (eye movement and desensitization and reprocessing therapy how it was discovered and how creative people can use it to heal trauma and access even more of their innate creativity

-Post traumatic growth - learning to integrate and recognize all the ways you grew as a person as a result of living through your trauma

-What she thinks creativity is trying to do - from a brain science perspective

brain science of creativity dr cheryl arutt cover for episode 22 of the creative genius podcast

About Dr. Cheryl Arutt

Dr. Cheryl Arutt is an accomplished clinical and forensic psychologist based in Beverly Hills, CA whose amalgamation of rigorous training and experience allows her to engage with people from a place of deep insight and empathy. Through compassion, skill and sometimes even humor, she helps her patients uncover what is in the way of living a full-access life, empowering them to move forward.

Following over 20 years as a working actor, Dr. Cheryl’s interest in human behavior shifted to psychology after volunteering on a crisis line. With scholarships from both SAG and AFTRA to study at University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Cheryl graduated summa cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles, where she received the Outstanding Doctoral Project Award for her Clinical Dissertation: Healing Together: A program for couples coping with the aftermath of rape.

Her postdoctoral fellowship at WILA culminated in a certificate of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and she received further advanced training in Interpersonal Neurobiology with Dr. Daniel Siegel, with whom she gave a TEDx talk. A lifelong student of power dynamics and an ally for social justice, Dr. Cheryl taught courses to PhD and PsyD students at Allliant International University/CSPP, including: Intercultural Processes and Human Diversity, Sex Roles and Gender, Ethics and Clinical Interviewing.

Dr. Cheryl Arutt - Clinical Psychologist

As a trauma specialist, Dr. Cheryl helps her patients understand how adaptations to the source of distress often outlive their usefulness and provides guidance and inspiration to navigate life from a place of wholeness. In continual pursuit of deepening her knowledge of trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is devoted to continuing education in effective and evidence-based therapies, including EMDR therapy. A certified Rape and Domestic Violence counselor for decades, Dr. Cheryl also serves on the Board of the national victim’s organization, PAVE, dedicated to shattering the silence of sexual violence.  

Dr. Cheryl understands and supports the unique needs and challenges of creative artists and performers. In collaboration with Dr. Cheryl, actors, writers, showrunners, musicians and other creative professionals learn to thrive and clear obstacles to their success and happiness, both personally and professionally. She is a firm believer that the best way to protect the art is to protect the artist.

In addition to working with people in private practice, Dr. Cheryl enjoys speaking to professional organizations, institutions of higher learning, at events and on television about creative resilience, post-traumatic growth, recovery from trauma and why people do what they do. 

 

Dr. Cheryl Arutt: website | facebook | instagram | twitter

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram | twitter

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

 

Resources discussed in this episode:

-Dan Siegel, MD

-Dan Siegel’s “Window of Tolerance”

-EMDR Institute

-Access Hollywood video about EMDR

-Bessel van der Kolk, MD book: The Body Keeps the Score



 

]]> 71 - ENCORE Dr. Cheryl Arutt - The Brain Science of Creativity Kate Shepherd 01:03:40 Episode Summary Have you ever wondered any of these: What the science is behind creativity? What causes creativity in the brain? What part of the brain is used in creativity? Or maybe even how to activate creativity in the brain? In this episode Kate speaks with Dr. Cheryl Arutt a clinical and forensic psychologist based in Los Angeles, California working with actors, writers, directors and showrunners supporting their psychological well-being. A specialist in trauma recovery, creativity and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is currently Access Hollywood’s go-to psychologist for trauma issues, a frequent psychological expert on many networks including CNN, HLN and DiscoveryID, and has been interviewed by the BBC and 20/20 Australia. For more information about Dr. Cheryl please visit askdrcheryl.com, and for info about her online courses for creative artists please visit www.thecreativeresilience.com Episode Summary Have you ever wondered any of these: What the science is behind creativity? What causes creativity in the brain? What part of the brain is used in creativity? Or maybe even how to activate creativity in the brain? In this episode Kate speaks with Dr. Cheryl Arutt a clinical and forensic psychologist based in Los Angeles, California working with actors, writers, directors and showrunners supporting their psychological well-being. A specialist in trauma recovery, creativity and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is currently Access Hollywood’s go-to psychologist for trauma issues, a frequent psychological expert on many networks including CNN, HLN and DiscoveryID, and has been interviewed by the BBC and 20/20 Australia. For more information about Dr. Cheryl please visit askdrcheryl.com, and for info about her online courses for creative artists please visit www.thecreativeresilience.com professional success, creative success, wholeness guidance, trauma healing, brain myths, dr. cheryl arutt, trauma expert, reprocessing therapy, event speaking, brain science, access hollywood, human diversity, gender studies, podcast episode, trauma processing, creative podcast, post-traumatic growth, creative engines, creative episode, creative empowerment, healing together program, psychological insights, inherited positive traits, compassionate psychology, inherited trauma, pave board member, ethics, california school of professional psychology, generational trauma, forensic psychologist, personal success, discoveryid, brain science perspective, outstanding doctoral project award, creative resilience, behavior understanding, television appearances, morning moon nature jewelry, trauma education, rape and domestic violence counselor, school system, hln, intercultural processes, clinical interviewing, dr. daniel siegel, crisis line, creative artist challenges, summa cum laude, trauma navigation, fostering creativity, evidence-based therapies, aftra scholarships, creative support, artist protection, creativity in the brain, psychological well-being, kate shepherd, education and creativity, performer support, eye movement desensitization, interpersonal neurobiology, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, creativity myths, cnn, brain activity, recovery from trauma, personal growth, creative genius, phi beta kappa, power dynamics, 20/20 australia, psychological expert, ucla, tedx talk, mental well-being, creative artist courses, alliant international university, creative thinking, askdrcheryl.com, social justice ally, human behavior, trauma specialist, jewelry design, effective therapies, innate creativity, psychological health, sex roles, intergenerational trauma, post-traumatic growth integration, actionable advice, clinical psychologist, higher learning, trauma issues, trauma recovery, creative professional collaboration, professional organizations, living full-access life, distress adaptations, sag scholarships, creativity, emdr therapy, bbc false full 71 dfbc769e-1cf5-4fc7-96b6-3a9475a6890e Ep 70 Lisa Marchiano - Reclaiming Your Vital Spark Reclaiming Your Vital Spark with Lisa Marchiano

Key Topics:

  • Understanding Jungian psychology and the unconscious
  • The power of dreams and symbols in self-awareness
  • Reclaiming outlaw energies for authenticity and fulfillment
  • The role of boundaries in cultivating wholeness
  • Balancing niceness with authenticity
  • The importance of playfulness and experimentation

Discussion Questions:

  • What is Jungian psychology, and how can it help us understand ourselves?
  • How do women lose touch with their vital spark, and what is the cost?
  • What are outlaw energies, and how can we reclaim them?
  • How can setting boundaries be an act of love and generosity?

About Lisa Marchiano:

Lisa Marchiano is a renowned author, podcaster, and Jungian analyst. She co-hosts the popular podcast This Jungian Life and is passionate about helping women connect deeply with themselves through her writing and workshops. Lisa's work draws on the wisdom of fairy tales and Jungian psychology to guide individuals toward personal growth and wholeness.

Connect with Lisa:

Call to Action:

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Share it with friends who might benefit from embracing their outlaw energies.

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Reclaiming Your Vital Spark with Lisa Marchiano

Key Topics:

  • Understanding Jungian psychology and the unconscious
  • The power of dreams and symbols in self-awareness
  • Reclaiming outlaw energies for authenticity and fulfillment
  • The role of boundaries in cultivating wholeness
  • Balancing niceness with authenticity
  • The importance of playfulness and experimentation

Discussion Questions:

  • What is Jungian psychology, and how can it help us understand ourselves?
  • How do women lose touch with their vital spark, and what is the cost?
  • What are outlaw energies, and how can we reclaim them?
  • How can setting boundaries be an act of love and generosity?

About Lisa Marchiano:

Lisa Marchiano is a renowned author, podcaster, and Jungian analyst. She co-hosts the popular podcast This Jungian Life and is passionate about helping women connect deeply with themselves through her writing and workshops. Lisa's work draws on the wisdom of fairy tales and Jungian psychology to guide individuals toward personal growth and wholeness.

Connect with Lisa:

Call to Action:

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Share it with friends who might benefit from embracing their outlaw energies.

]]> Ep 70 Lisa Marchiano - Reclaiming Your Vital Spark Kate Shepherd 01:09:45 In this enlightening episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd sits down with Lisa Marchiano to discuss her latest book, The Vital Spark: Reclaiming Your Outlaw Energies and Finding Your Feminine Fire. Lisa, an award-winning author and certified Jungian analyst, delves into Jungian psychology and its relevance in understanding the human psyche. The conversation explores the unconscious mind, dreams, symbols, and the concept of "outlaw energies" like ruthlessness, desire, and rage, which women often lose touch with. Lisa emphasizes the importance of reclaiming these energies for a more authentic and fulfilling life, setting boundaries, and embracing all aspects of ourselves. In this enlightening episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd sits down with Lisa Marchiano to discuss her latest book, The Vital Spark: Reclaiming Your Outlaw Energies and Finding Your Feminine Fire. Lisa, an award-winning author and certified Jungian analyst, delves into Jungian psychology and its relevance in understanding the human psyche. The conversation explores the unconscious mind, dreams, symbols, and the concept of "outlaw energies" like ruthlessness, desire, and rage, which women often lose touch with. Lisa emphasizes the importance of reclaiming these energies for a more authentic and fulfilling life, setting boundaries, and embracing all aspects of ourselves. storytelling, inner exploration, inner world, dream analysis, self-rediscovery, authenticity, courage, introspective exploration, self-reclamation, personal narrative, feminine empowerment, life purpose, self-confidence, self-empowerment, women's empowerment, anger, female strength, dreams, narrative therapy, identity, inner voice, psychological insights, transformation journey, boundaries, introspection, empowerment journey, inner light, introspective journey, mindfulness, self-improvement, life transformation, personal fulfillment, spiritual growth, psychological depth, psychological transformation, self-growth, myth, feminine fire, reclaiming power, healing, fulfillment, personal journey, creative expression, archetypes, self-awareness, feminine identity, rage, self-doubt, ruthlessness, inner authority, life balance, desire, symbols, personal growth, self-worth, empowerment, emotional intelligence, self-acceptance, unconscious, fear, healing journey, wholeness, identity exploration, mental well-being, self-love, playfulness, personal empowerment, transformation, outlaw energies, personal insight, self-care, mental health, shadow work, self-discovery, feminine wisdom, experimentation, jungian psychology, unworthiness, self-assertion, emotional health, individuation, self-reflection, self-expression, self-exploration, creativity, resilience, inner strength, fairy tales false full 70 e4903552-f342-4584-8421-bfaf8da7b943 EP 69 Giovanni Dienstmann Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Self-Esteem In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the journey of overcoming self-doubt and building self-esteem with author and meditation teacher Giovanni Dienstmann. Giovanni shares his transformative journey from a chaotic upbringing to finding peace and purpose through meditation. We explore various themes such as the benefits of meditation, shifting identity, and creating your ideal self. Giovanni also offers insights on differentiating between fear and intuition and staying aligned with your true purpose.

Highlights:

  • Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Self-Esteem
  • Journey to Becoming a Meditation Teacher
  • Finding Direction and Purpose
  • Different Styles of Meditation
  • Benefits of Meditation
  • Wise Confidence
  • Shifting Identity and Blueprint
  • Finding What You Want
  • Creating Your Ideal Self
  • Staying Awake in the Process
  • Daily Alignment Practice
  • Pitfalls and Challenges
  • Visualizing Your Future Self
  • Differentiating Between Fear and Intuition
  • The Evolution of Consciousness
  • Getting Started with Mantra Meditation

Special Mentions:

  • David Foley's books: "The Primal Sound" and "The Wisdom of the Tantric Goddesses"

Favorite Question:

  • How do we differentiate between what's just old ego and conditioning and what's a truer, more trustworthy thing? Giovanni's answer is a must-listen!

Billboard Question:

  • Stay tuned to hear Giovanni's response to our signature Billboard Question!

Where to Find Giovanni's Work:

 

]]> Fri, 5 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the journey of overcoming self-doubt and building self-esteem with author and meditation teacher Giovanni Dienstmann. Giovanni shares his transformative journey from a chaotic upbringing to finding peace and purpose through meditation. We explore various themes such as the benefits of meditation, shifting identity, and creating your ideal self. Giovanni also offers insights on differentiating between fear and intuition and staying aligned with your true purpose.

Highlights:

  • Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Self-Esteem
  • Journey to Becoming a Meditation Teacher
  • Finding Direction and Purpose
  • Different Styles of Meditation
  • Benefits of Meditation
  • Wise Confidence
  • Shifting Identity and Blueprint
  • Finding What You Want
  • Creating Your Ideal Self
  • Staying Awake in the Process
  • Daily Alignment Practice
  • Pitfalls and Challenges
  • Visualizing Your Future Self
  • Differentiating Between Fear and Intuition
  • The Evolution of Consciousness
  • Getting Started with Mantra Meditation

Special Mentions:

  • David Foley's books: "The Primal Sound" and "The Wisdom of the Tantric Goddesses"

Favorite Question:

  • How do we differentiate between what's just old ego and conditioning and what's a truer, more trustworthy thing? Giovanni's answer is a must-listen!

Billboard Question:

  • Stay tuned to hear Giovanni's response to our signature Billboard Question!

Where to Find Giovanni's Work:

 

]]> EP 69 Giovanni Dienstmann Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Self-Esteem Kate Shepherd 00:55:38 In this conversation, Giovanni Dienstmann discusses the importance of reconnecting with our creativity and overcoming self-doubt to activate and express our true potential. He shares his journey to becoming a meditation teacher and emphasizes the need to find direction and purpose in life. Dienstmann explores different styles of meditation and highlights the common benefits, such as stress reduction and increased awareness. He introduces the concept of wise confidence, which involves balancing self-belief and humility. Dienstmann explains the process of shifting our conditioned identity and blueprint to cultivate wise confidence and offers guidance on integrating the teachings from his book into daily life. In this conversation, Giovanni Dienstmann discusses the process of creating your ideal self and the importance of not getting stuck in analysis paralysis. He shares the concept of power words and how they can guide personal development. Giovanni also emphasizes the need to stay awake and aware during the process of transformation, using daily alignment practices to connect with your future self. He discusses the challenges and pitfalls that may arise and offers insights on differentiating between fear and intuition. Giovanni shares his own experiences in meditation and the evolution of consciousness. He concludes by discussing mantra meditation and his future projects. In this conversation, Giovanni Dienstmann discusses the importance of reconnecting with our creativity and overcoming self-doubt to activate and express our true potential. He shares his journey to becoming a meditation teacher and emphasizes the need to find direction and purpose in life. Dienstmann explores different styles of meditation and highlights the common benefits, such as stress reduction and increased awareness. He introduces the concept of wise confidence, which involves balancing self-belief and humility. Dienstmann explains the process of shifting our conditioned identity and blueprint to cultivate wise confidence and offers guidance on integrating the teachings from his book into daily life. In this conversation, Giovanni Dienstmann discusses the process of creating your ideal self and the importance of not getting stuck in analysis paralysis. He shares the concept of power words and how they can guide personal development. Giovanni also emphasizes the need to stay awake and aware during the process of transformation, using daily alignment practices to connect with your future self. He discusses the challenges and pitfalls that may arise and offers insights on differentiating between fear and intuition. Giovanni shares his own experiences in meditation and the evolution of consciousness. He concludes by discussing mantra meditation and his future projects. creative genius podcast, wise confidence, authentic self, finding direction, meditation techniques, healing past trauma, creating your ideal self, building self-esteem, daily meditation, breaking conditioning, personal transformation, meditation, spiritual practices, embracing change, mental clarity, meditation benefits, meditation experiences, self-confidence, self-empowerment, activating creativity, emotional resilience, overcoming self-doubt, holistic wellness, introspection, stress relief, daily alignment practice, meditation inspiration, self-esteem building, mindfulness, personal success, self-improvement, life transformation, personal development, spiritual growth, spiritual intelligence, overcoming challenges, intuition, healing practices, overcoming fears, meditation guide, mindfulness meditation, meditation for beginners, meditation routine, spiritual awakening, creative expression, ego conditioning, finding inner peace, creative potential, shifting identity, self-awareness, advanced meditation, guided meditation, inner journey, emotional well-being, giovanni dienstmann, spiritual teacher, meditation tips, kate shepherd, self-fulfillment, meditation teacher, self-actualization, mindful living, true self, purpose in life, personal growth, differentiating fear and intuition, expressing creativity, emotional intelligence, life coaching, emotional healing, holistic healing, mental resilience, finding purpose, trust your intuition, self-love, personal empowerment, mantra meditation, living authentically, self-doubt recovery, personal evolution, self-trust, self-care, fear vs intuition, mental health awareness, mental health, meditation journey, meditation styles, inner peace, self-discovery, meditation practice, peace of mind, consciousness evolution, self-compassion, self-reflection, visualizing your future self, self-help, transformative practices, inner strength false full 69 3c7444d1-c34e-465e-844e-5179b4f3d52f EP 68 Anna Goldfarb - Modern Friendship Kate reflects on her own journey through the ebbs and flows of friendships as she transitioned through marriage, parenthood, and the isolating impacts of COVID-19. Anna, known as the New York Times friendship correspondent, shares her insights into maintaining and nurturing meaningful friendships in the modern world. They discuss the loneliness epidemic, the evolution of friendships in the digital age, the challenges of cross-gender friendships post-marriage, and the art of gracefully ending friendships.

Anna offers practical advice and hopeful strategies for cultivating lasting and nourishing connections, emphasizing that creating beautiful friendships is a profound act of creativity. This conversation is both validating and inspiring, providing listeners with the tools and motivation to actively foster deep, supportive relationships.

Host: Kate Shepherd

Guest: Anna Goldfarb

Key Topics:

The challenge of maintaining friendships through major life transitions.

Impact of marriage, parenthood, and COVID-19 on social circles.

Anna Goldfarb's journey from writing about dating to focusing on friendships.

Practical strategies for cultivating and sustaining meaningful friendships.

The concept of consent in friendships.

Addressing the loneliness epidemic and its antidotes.

The grief associated with losing cross-gender friendships post-marriage.

Recognizing when to end a friendship and how to do it gracefully.

The role of creativity in building and maintaining friendships.

Important Quotes:

"Creativity is the intelligence that's animating the entire universe."

"The ultimate act of creativity is the life that we create."

"Turn down the thoughts about what you're not getting from your friendships and turn up the thoughts about how you can be in service to your friendships."

Call to Action:

Consider becoming a patron to support the Creative Genius Podcast.

Share the podcast with friends, family, and on social media to help grow the community.

Reflect on how you can actively create and sustain beautiful friendships in your life.

Resources:

Anna Goldfarb’s book, "Modern Friendship" – available wherever books are sold.

More information and show notes available at Kate Shepherd Creative.

Support the Show:

Visit Kate Shepherd Creative to become a patron.

Share the episode with friends or on social media.

Engage with the podcast community by sending feedback and stories of inspiration to Kate.

Contact:

Kate Shepherd 

Social Media:

@kateshepherdcreative @thecreativegeniuspodcast

Follow the Creative Genius Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for updates and inspiration.

Enjoy the episode and get inspired to cultivate deep, meaningful friendships that enrich your life!

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Anna Goldfarb, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Kate reflects on her own journey through the ebbs and flows of friendships as she transitioned through marriage, parenthood, and the isolating impacts of COVID-19. Anna, known as the New York Times friendship correspondent, shares her insights into maintaining and nurturing meaningful friendships in the modern world. They discuss the loneliness epidemic, the evolution of friendships in the digital age, the challenges of cross-gender friendships post-marriage, and the art of gracefully ending friendships.

Anna offers practical advice and hopeful strategies for cultivating lasting and nourishing connections, emphasizing that creating beautiful friendships is a profound act of creativity. This conversation is both validating and inspiring, providing listeners with the tools and motivation to actively foster deep, supportive relationships.

Host: Kate Shepherd

Guest: Anna Goldfarb

Key Topics:

The challenge of maintaining friendships through major life transitions.

Impact of marriage, parenthood, and COVID-19 on social circles.

Anna Goldfarb's journey from writing about dating to focusing on friendships.

Practical strategies for cultivating and sustaining meaningful friendships.

The concept of consent in friendships.

Addressing the loneliness epidemic and its antidotes.

The grief associated with losing cross-gender friendships post-marriage.

Recognizing when to end a friendship and how to do it gracefully.

The role of creativity in building and maintaining friendships.

Important Quotes:

"Creativity is the intelligence that's animating the entire universe."

"The ultimate act of creativity is the life that we create."

"Turn down the thoughts about what you're not getting from your friendships and turn up the thoughts about how you can be in service to your friendships."

Call to Action:

Consider becoming a patron to support the Creative Genius Podcast.

Share the podcast with friends, family, and on social media to help grow the community.

Reflect on how you can actively create and sustain beautiful friendships in your life.

Resources:

Anna Goldfarb’s book, "Modern Friendship" – available wherever books are sold.

More information and show notes available at Kate Shepherd Creative.

Support the Show:

Visit Kate Shepherd Creative to become a patron.

Share the episode with friends or on social media.

Engage with the podcast community by sending feedback and stories of inspiration to Kate.

Contact:

Kate Shepherd 

Social Media:

@kateshepherdcreative @thecreativegeniuspodcast

Follow the Creative Genius Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for updates and inspiration.

Enjoy the episode and get inspired to cultivate deep, meaningful friendships that enrich your life!

]]> EP 68 Anna Goldfarb - Modern Friendship Anna Goldfarb, Kate Shepherd 01:17:59 In this heartfelt episode of the Creative Genius Podcast host Kate delves into the complexities of adult friendships with guest Anna Goldfarb, New York Times journalist, writer, and author of the new book "Modern Friendship." In this heartfelt episode of the Creative Genius Podcast host Kate delves into the complexities of adult friendships with guest Anna Goldfarb, New York Times journalist, writer, and author of the new book "Modern Friendship." selfimprovement, emotionalwellbeing, adultfriendships, podcastinspiration, lifeexperiences, friendshipcreativity, friendshipjourney, kateshepherd, journalistinterview, friendshipevolution, friendshipculture, friendshipawareness, meaningfulconnections, personalstories, friendshipbreakups, crossgenderfriendships, heartfeltconversations, friendshipexploration, lifetransitions, digitalagefriendships, positiveconnections, friendshipinsights, friendshipstrategies, cultivatingconnections, podcastcommunity, annagoldfarb, lonelinesssolutions, inspiringtalks, maintainingfriendships, podcastinterview, navigatingadulthood, relationshipdynamics, friendshipperspective, personaldevelopment, healthyrelationships, buildingfriendships, lifecreativity, healthyboundaries, resilientfriendships, connectionbuilding, friendshipconsent, nurturingrelationships, authenticityinfriendship, creativelife, friendshipsupport, authorinterview, supportivecommunity, authenticconnections, emotionalconnections, lonelinessepidemic, compassioninfriendship, podcastsupport, friendshipadvice, emotionalintelligence, covidfriendships, friendshipchallenges, creatingbeauty, relationshipadvice, friendshipexpert, friendshipgoals, friendshiptips, emotionalsupport, communitybuilding, creativegeniuspodcast, podcastdiscussion, empathyinfriendship, humanconnection, wellnessjourney, podcastgrowth, podcastepisode, friendshipnarratives, friendshipinspiration, friendshiptoolkit, relationshipbuilding, relationshiphealing, endingfriendships, modernfriendship, parenthoodchallenges, relationshipgrowth, podcastpatreon, intimacyinfriendship, socialmediaimpact, friendshipwellbeing, friendshipgrief, mindfulrelationships, friendshiptransformation, lifehacks, socialisolation, deepfriendships, personalgrowth, listenercommunity, creativityinfriendship, supportiverelationships, friendshipbook false full 68 a9c31b54-aec1-48bd-bb12-cf473d6f6d21 EP 67 Tammy Mastroberte - Higher Help: Letting The Universe Guide You Subscribe, Listen, Rate & Review (thank you!)  in Apple Podcasts 
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Transform Your Life with Tammy Mastroberte's The Higher Help Method on The Creative Genius Podcast

Hello, wonderful listeners!

I am beyond excited to share a truly transformative episode of The Creative Genius Podcast with you. Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the amazing Tammy Mastroberte to discuss her new book, The Higher Help Method. This guidebook offers profound insights into connecting with unseen higher beings like angels and guides, and how they can assist us in our everyday lives.

Tammy’s journey into this spiritual realm began after the heartbreaking loss of her mother at the age of 22. This pivotal moment led her to discover and eventually teach The Higher Help Method, a powerful process that has become a cornerstone of her life’s work.

In our conversation, Tammy shared how she overcame her own skepticism about communicating with higher beings. She provided practical exercises designed to open your mind and heart to the possibility of a two-way conversation with the universe. These higher helpers often appear in forms that deeply resonate with us, offering guidance and support when we need it most.

Some key takeaways from our conversation include:

  • Practical Exercises: Techniques to help you open yourself up to new possibilities and connect with your higher helpers.
  • Faith and Trust: Understanding the crucial role these elements play in the manifestation process.
  • Shifting Energy and Gratitude: Tips for maintaining positive energy and focusing on gratitude.
  • Four Steps of The Higher Help Method: A clear understanding of the method’s steps: clarity and intention, asking the universe for help, shifting energy, and receiving and acting on signs.

We also explored the challenge of distinguishing between messages from the ego and those from the universe. Tammy provided guidance on how to tune into what our truest selves want, emphasizing the importance of trusting the universe's timing. Life is an act of creativity, and by consistently shifting our energy and letting go of control, we can harness the creative energy all around us.

One of my favorite parts of our conversation was hearing Tammy’s personal story of manifesting her soulmate, involving a crock pot! This story beautifully illustrates the magic of asking for help and trusting the process. We also concluded with a soothing 60-second retreat meditation, perfect for centering yourself and connecting with your higher helpers.

I invite you all to listen to this enlightening episode of The Creative Genius Podcast. Whether you’re just beginning your spiritual journey or looking to deepen your connection with the universe, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom and heartwarming stories to guide you.

You can listen to the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Thank you for joining us on this creative and spiritual journey. Your support and engagement mean the world to us.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this conversation, Tammy Mastroberte discusses her book 'The Higher Help Method' which is a guidebook for connecting with unseen higher beings like angels and guides and how they can assist us in our lives. She shares how the loss of her mother at 22 led her into a spiritual journey of discovering and teaching this method. She is passionate about helping people find their own guides and tap into the guidance of the universe and develop a two-way conversation with their higher helpers.

Tammy addresses skepticism (she had lots of her own!) when it comes to beginning this mysterious two way conversation with the unknown, and she offers practical exercises to open ourselves up to new possibilities. 

She explains that these beings show up in forms that resonate with us and are open to working with us. Tammy also emphasizes the need to incorporate help from higher beings into our daily lives and shares personal experiences of asking for assistance. She discusses the role of faith and trust in the manifestation process and provides practical tips for shifting energy and focusing on gratitude. Tammy then introduces the four steps of the Higher Health Method, which involve clarity and intention, asking the universe for help, shifting energy, and receiving and taking action on signs.

It can be challenging to differentiate between messages from the ego and messages from the universe, and Tammy sheds some light on how we can begin to do this, offering guidance on discovering what our truest selves want. And we dive into the sometimes confusing process of figuring out what we even want out of life. 

Tammy shares her perspective on trusting the universe's timing and living life as an act of creativity and we talk about how to harness the creative energy all around us by learning how to consistently shift our energy and letting go of control.

She shares with us her favorite practices of asking for help and her personal story of manifesting a soulmate (it involves a crock pot!)

She leaves us with a simple yet powerful 60-second retreat meditation (available as a free download for All Access Patreons) 

Takeaways

  • Connecting with higher beings can provide assistance and guidance in our lives.
  • Incorporating help from higher beings into our daily lives can lead to positive outcomes.
  • Having faith and trust in the manifestation process is essential.
  • Shifting energy and focusing on gratitude can create a more positive and open mindset.
  • The four steps of the Higher Health Method involve clarity and intention, asking for help, shifting energy, and taking action on signs.
  • Differentiating between messages from the ego and messages from the universe is important in making aligned choices.
  • Discovering what our truest selves want requires introspection and connecting with our inner desires. Take the time to figure out what you truly want and desire in life.
  • Be honest with yourself about your happiness and what would make you truly happy.
  • Create a jumping off point for your desires and focus on how you want to feel.
  • Trust the timing of the universe and let go of control.
]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Tammy Mastroberte, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Subscribe, Listen, Rate & Review (thank you!)  in Apple Podcasts 
Subscribe & Listen in Spotify
Subscribe on Youtube
OR listen in your favourite podcast app

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Transform Your Life with Tammy Mastroberte's The Higher Help Method on The Creative Genius Podcast

Hello, wonderful listeners!

I am beyond excited to share a truly transformative episode of The Creative Genius Podcast with you. Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the amazing Tammy Mastroberte to discuss her new book, The Higher Help Method. This guidebook offers profound insights into connecting with unseen higher beings like angels and guides, and how they can assist us in our everyday lives.

Tammy’s journey into this spiritual realm began after the heartbreaking loss of her mother at the age of 22. This pivotal moment led her to discover and eventually teach The Higher Help Method, a powerful process that has become a cornerstone of her life’s work.

In our conversation, Tammy shared how she overcame her own skepticism about communicating with higher beings. She provided practical exercises designed to open your mind and heart to the possibility of a two-way conversation with the universe. These higher helpers often appear in forms that deeply resonate with us, offering guidance and support when we need it most.

Some key takeaways from our conversation include:

  • Practical Exercises: Techniques to help you open yourself up to new possibilities and connect with your higher helpers.
  • Faith and Trust: Understanding the crucial role these elements play in the manifestation process.
  • Shifting Energy and Gratitude: Tips for maintaining positive energy and focusing on gratitude.
  • Four Steps of The Higher Help Method: A clear understanding of the method’s steps: clarity and intention, asking the universe for help, shifting energy, and receiving and acting on signs.

We also explored the challenge of distinguishing between messages from the ego and those from the universe. Tammy provided guidance on how to tune into what our truest selves want, emphasizing the importance of trusting the universe's timing. Life is an act of creativity, and by consistently shifting our energy and letting go of control, we can harness the creative energy all around us.

One of my favorite parts of our conversation was hearing Tammy’s personal story of manifesting her soulmate, involving a crock pot! This story beautifully illustrates the magic of asking for help and trusting the process. We also concluded with a soothing 60-second retreat meditation, perfect for centering yourself and connecting with your higher helpers.

I invite you all to listen to this enlightening episode of The Creative Genius Podcast. Whether you’re just beginning your spiritual journey or looking to deepen your connection with the universe, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom and heartwarming stories to guide you.

You can listen to the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Thank you for joining us on this creative and spiritual journey. Your support and engagement mean the world to us.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this conversation, Tammy Mastroberte discusses her book 'The Higher Help Method' which is a guidebook for connecting with unseen higher beings like angels and guides and how they can assist us in our lives. She shares how the loss of her mother at 22 led her into a spiritual journey of discovering and teaching this method. She is passionate about helping people find their own guides and tap into the guidance of the universe and develop a two-way conversation with their higher helpers.

Tammy addresses skepticism (she had lots of her own!) when it comes to beginning this mysterious two way conversation with the unknown, and she offers practical exercises to open ourselves up to new possibilities. 

She explains that these beings show up in forms that resonate with us and are open to working with us. Tammy also emphasizes the need to incorporate help from higher beings into our daily lives and shares personal experiences of asking for assistance. She discusses the role of faith and trust in the manifestation process and provides practical tips for shifting energy and focusing on gratitude. Tammy then introduces the four steps of the Higher Health Method, which involve clarity and intention, asking the universe for help, shifting energy, and receiving and taking action on signs.

It can be challenging to differentiate between messages from the ego and messages from the universe, and Tammy sheds some light on how we can begin to do this, offering guidance on discovering what our truest selves want. And we dive into the sometimes confusing process of figuring out what we even want out of life. 

Tammy shares her perspective on trusting the universe's timing and living life as an act of creativity and we talk about how to harness the creative energy all around us by learning how to consistently shift our energy and letting go of control.

She shares with us her favorite practices of asking for help and her personal story of manifesting a soulmate (it involves a crock pot!)

She leaves us with a simple yet powerful 60-second retreat meditation (available as a free download for All Access Patreons) 

Takeaways

  • Connecting with higher beings can provide assistance and guidance in our lives.
  • Incorporating help from higher beings into our daily lives can lead to positive outcomes.
  • Having faith and trust in the manifestation process is essential.
  • Shifting energy and focusing on gratitude can create a more positive and open mindset.
  • The four steps of the Higher Health Method involve clarity and intention, asking for help, shifting energy, and taking action on signs.
  • Differentiating between messages from the ego and messages from the universe is important in making aligned choices.
  • Discovering what our truest selves want requires introspection and connecting with our inner desires. Take the time to figure out what you truly want and desire in life.
  • Be honest with yourself about your happiness and what would make you truly happy.
  • Create a jumping off point for your desires and focus on how you want to feel.
  • Trust the timing of the universe and let go of control.
]]> EP 67 Tammy Mastroberte - Higher Help: Letting The Universe Guide You Tammy Mastroberte, Kate Shepherd 01:19:58 In this conversation, Tammy Mastroberte discusses her book 'The Higher Help Method' which is a guidebook for connecting with unseen higher beings like angels and guides and how they can assist us in our lives. She shares how the loss of her mother at 22 led her into a spiritual journey of discovering and teaching this method. She is passionate about helping people find their own guides and tap into the guidance of the universe and develop a two-way conversation with their higher helpers. In this conversation, Tammy Mastroberte discusses her book 'The Higher Help Method' which is a guidebook for connecting with unseen higher beings like angels and guides and how they can assist us in our lives. She shares how the loss of her mother at 22 led her into a spiritual journey of discovering and teaching this method. She is passionate about helping people find their own guides and tap into the guidance of the universe and develop a two-way conversation with their higher helpers. personal experiences, creative genius podcast, developing intuition, heartwarming stories, angels, ego vs universe, intentional living, guides, higher realm connection, universe guidance, creative mindset, personal transformation, meditation, spiritual practices, spiritual clarity, the higher help method, creative living, practical spirituality, practical exercises, life purpose, intuitive living, universe trust process, open possibilities, mind openness, universe timing, positive transformation, tammy mastroberte, faith journey, intentional actions, manifestation, asking for help, shifting energy, mindset shift, energy shift, creative energy, overcoming skepticism, harnessing energy, faith practices, manifestation process, spiritual realm, spiritual techniques, divine energy, higher beings, divine assistance, personal anecdotes, living creatively, spiritual faith, soul manifestation, transformational practices, spiritual support, spiritual transformation, self-discovery journey, universe trust, higher beings guidance, soul alignment, positive mindset, divine guidance, gratitude practice, personal growth, two-way conversation, healing journey, faith and trust, spiritual exercises, gratitude energy, universal guidance, spiritual guidance techniques, soul connection, universe communication, connecting with guides, spiritual insights, higher beings connection, life clarity, manifestation tips, manifestation exercises, letting go of control, soulful living, trusting the process, inner peace, self-discovery, spiritual exercises, spiritual connection, spiritual journey, spiritual meditation, taking action, life manifestations, spiritual awareness, receiving signs, transformational journey, clarity and intention, two-way communication, higher helpers, positive energy, inner wisdom, inner guidance, soulmates false full 67 1a5a5525-7ad3-4051-9966-d08764776081 EP 66 Pamela Bates - The Importance of Radical Rest Inside the Creative Process PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CREATIVE GENIUS PODCAST

FOR AS LITTLE AS $5 A MONTH (THE EQUIVALENT OF BUYING ME A THANK-YOU-FOR-MAKING-ME-THIS-GREAT-PODCAST-COFFEE) YOU CAN HAVE A PROFOUND IMPACT ON MY ABILITY TO KEEP MAKING THIS SHOW FOR YOU.BECOME A PATRON!

Show Notes 

 - The Importance of Radical Rest within the Creative Process with Pamela Bates (Subscribe & Listenhere) 

“If you don’t believe in yourself, prove yourself wrong”  - Pamela Bates

After 23 years of her creativity getting lost in client expectations working in PR and doing too much to take care of others and not enough to take care of herself in her personal life, Pamela found herself utterly burned out. That is when her sister took her on a restorative weekend trip to Boston where the two of them visited the Gardiner Museum. Pamela shares the story of how life dramatically grabbed her attention with an electrifying, life changing experience that she says was the beginning of her now flourishing career as a painter. 

Pamela shares the importance of tuning into and remaining open to the quiet voice deep inside as it has all the information we need to find our own callings. And how crucial rest and quiet are for supporting our ability to tune in. We are trained to be go go go. We need to retrain ourselves to be quiet. She shares her theories about Radical Rest. 

Humans hold themselves back on this quest for perfection, which is utterly pointless and unattainable. The magic resides in letting go. When we hold something too dear, it tends to get in the way. Listen to her terrifying advice on what we should practice in our art to help us really learn about the magic of letting go. Don't let anything be too precious or it will jam you up. 

Many artists are bent on “finding their voice” Pamela urges us to stop trying so hard to find it, and instead become curious about what is already there waiting for you to stop being in charge. What you’ll find, she says, is that you already have the special magic thing you are looking for, it is you. 

The only way to access that deep well of creativity is to paint, paint, paint. A daily practice is more important than anything else you can do: the act of painting will connect you to the thing you are looking for. There is no other way to find that than to just do it. 

Trust yourself. Focus on the need to create. Stop looking outside for validation. The desire to create is itself, the map. 

You have to be working for the magic to happen, so get busy.

The painting that jolted the painter in Pamela to wake up El Jaleo - by John Singer Sargent 1882

 

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Pamela Bates: website| instagram| facebook

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FOR AS LITTLE AS $5 A MONTH (THE EQUIVALENT OF BUYING ME A THANK-YOU-FOR-MAKING-ME-THIS-GREAT-PODCAST-COFFEE) YOU CAN HAVE A PROFOUND IMPACT ON MY ABILITY TO KEEP MAKING THIS SHOW FOR YOU.BECOME A PATRON!

Show Notes 

 - The Importance of Radical Rest within the Creative Process with Pamela Bates (Subscribe & Listenhere) 

“If you don’t believe in yourself, prove yourself wrong”  - Pamela Bates

After 23 years of her creativity getting lost in client expectations working in PR and doing too much to take care of others and not enough to take care of herself in her personal life, Pamela found herself utterly burned out. That is when her sister took her on a restorative weekend trip to Boston where the two of them visited the Gardiner Museum. Pamela shares the story of how life dramatically grabbed her attention with an electrifying, life changing experience that she says was the beginning of her now flourishing career as a painter. 

Pamela shares the importance of tuning into and remaining open to the quiet voice deep inside as it has all the information we need to find our own callings. And how crucial rest and quiet are for supporting our ability to tune in. We are trained to be go go go. We need to retrain ourselves to be quiet. She shares her theories about Radical Rest. 

Humans hold themselves back on this quest for perfection, which is utterly pointless and unattainable. The magic resides in letting go. When we hold something too dear, it tends to get in the way. Listen to her terrifying advice on what we should practice in our art to help us really learn about the magic of letting go. Don't let anything be too precious or it will jam you up. 

Many artists are bent on “finding their voice” Pamela urges us to stop trying so hard to find it, and instead become curious about what is already there waiting for you to stop being in charge. What you’ll find, she says, is that you already have the special magic thing you are looking for, it is you. 

The only way to access that deep well of creativity is to paint, paint, paint. A daily practice is more important than anything else you can do: the act of painting will connect you to the thing you are looking for. There is no other way to find that than to just do it. 

Trust yourself. Focus on the need to create. Stop looking outside for validation. The desire to create is itself, the map. 

You have to be working for the magic to happen, so get busy.

The painting that jolted the painter in Pamela to wake up El Jaleo - by John Singer Sargent 1882

 

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

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]]> EP 66 Pamela Bates - The Importance of Radical Rest Inside the Creative Process Pamela Bates, Kate Shepherd 01:17:54 After 23 years of her creativity getting lost in client expectations working in PR and doing too much to take care of others and not enough to take care of herself in her personal life, Pamela found herself utterly burned out. That is when her sister took her on a restorative weekend trip to Boston where the two of them visited the Gardiner Museum. Pamela shares the story of how life dramatically grabbed her attention with an electrifying, life changing experience that she says was the beginning of her now flourishing career as a painter. Pamela shares the importance of tuning into and remaining open to the quiet voice deep inside as it has all the information we need to find our own callings. And how crucial rest and quiet are for supporting our ability to tune in. We are trained to be go go go. We need to retrain ourselves to be quiet. She shares her theories about Radical Rest. After 23 years of her creativity getting lost in client expectations working in PR and doing too much to take care of others and not enough to take care of herself in her personal life, Pamela found herself utterly burned out. That is when her sister took her on a restorative weekend trip to Boston where the two of them visited the Gardiner Museum. Pamela shares the story of how life dramatically grabbed her attention with an electrifying, life changing experience that she says was the beginning of her now flourishing career as a painter. Pamela shares the importance of tuning into and remaining open to the quiet voice deep inside as it has all the information we need to find our own callings. And how crucial rest and quiet are for supporting our ability to tune in. We are trained to be go go go. We need to retrain ourselves to be quiet. She shares her theories about Radical Rest. gratitude, personal life, quiet voice, authenticity, meditation, alignment, understanding, trust, solitude, gardiner museum, go, go, courage, development, peace, pr, thriving, weekend trip, growth, contentment, boundaries, retraining, empathy, happiness, joy, connection, mindfulness, restorative trip, love, acceptance, compassion, life-changing experience, intuition, well-being, adaptability, boston, reflection, perspective, flourishing career, tuning in, healing, success, fulfillment, vulnerability, determination, self-awareness, passion, community, serenity, motivation, mindset, prioritization, quietness, balance, encouragement, awareness, kindness, inspiration, burnout, listening, achievement, empowerment, growth mindset, pamela bates, satisfaction, persistence, painter, harmony, client expectations, purpose, transformation, art, renewal, silence, self-care, rejuvenation, support, evolution, mental health, progress, inner peace, self-discovery, breakthrough, energy, sister, rest, openness, calling, self-expression, creativity, resilience, self-belief, radical rest, confidence, flourishing, inner guidance false full 66 89697f19-9cac-4afa-a6f5-b710c5b76c1a EP 65 - Nate Klemp Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World Episode Summary:

An engaging, lighthearted but deep conversation with philosopher Nate Klemp about his new book, 'Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World' which explores cultivating spaciousness in order to access the deep well of peace and creativity within our minds. 

This episode serves as a thought-provoking exploration of inner spaciousness and the art of discernment in our daily lives, offering listeners practical insights and inspiration for their own journeys of self-discovery and creative expression.

Nate is a New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, and founding partner at Mindful magazine. His journey from academia to exploring philosophy as a way of life led him to co-found Mindful magazine and author several impactful books. 

I'll admit, I was nervous to speak with Nate, but his down-to-earth nature quickly put me at ease. "Open" isn't just a book; it's a journey Nate invites us to embark on, exploring inner spaciousness in a distracted world. Our conversation touched on topics like psychedelic-assisted therapy, including Nate's personal experience with ketamine therapy.

As someone navigating the incremental nature of psychotherapy, Nate's insights challenged my perspectives and opened new doors for exploration. We discussed discernment – knowing when to open and when to close – and how it relates to our well-being and creativity.

Ultimately, this conversation serves as nourishing food for thought as we contemplate our own relationship with opening and closing, especially in the realm of creative expression. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this enriching conversation with Nate Klemp.

Show Notes:

Navigating Challenges: Kate reflects on her own recent struggles and emphasizes the importance of perseverance and trust in uncertain times.

Getting to Know Nate: Nate's journey from academia to co-founding Mindful magazine and writing impactful books is shared, highlighting his down-to-earth nature.

Exploring "Open": Nate's book takes readers on a journey to understand inner spaciousness in today's distracted world, offering practical insights and personal anecdotes.

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Nate shares his experiences with ketamine therapy and discusses the potential benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy for personal growth and healing.

Discernment in Opening and Closing: Kate and Nate delve into the importance of discernment, knowing when to open up and when to set boundaries for our well-being and creativity.

Takeaways and Reflections: Kate reflects on the enriching conversation, emphasizing its relevance to navigating personal challenges and fostering creativity.

Writing the Book and the Journey

Nate takes us on his personal journey, a quest triggered by the compression in his mind and an insatiable craving for distraction. It's the kind of journey many of us can relate to – the search for clarity amidst the noise.

Experimenting with Overindulgence

Ever wondered what happens when you dive headfirst into digital distractions? Nate shares his experiment, offering insights into closure and screen addiction. It's a fascinating peek behind the curtain of our digital habits.

Understanding the Default Mode

Mind wandering: sometimes a nuisance, sometimes a muse. Nate explores its dual nature, shedding light on its impact on stress levels and creativity. It's a reminder to pay attention to where our minds wander and why.

The Illusion of Happyland

Welcome to Happyland – where pleasure reigns supreme, but closure lurks around every corner. Nate unpacks this illusion, challenging us to break free from its grip and embrace the discomfort of the present moment.

Letting Go of the Illusion of Happy Land

Kate and Nate delve deeper into the art of letting go, discussing the journey to peace and acceptance. It's a reminder that happiness isn't a constant destination but rather a series of moments, each deserving of our attention.

Surrendering and Cultivating Conditions for Surrender

Surrender: a word loaded with meaning. Nate shares insights into its power, highlighting the conditions necessary for true surrender. It's a lesson in letting things be, even when they're tough to swallow.

Everyday Moments of Letting Go and Surrender

From the mundane to the profound, Kate and Nate explore the everyday moments where surrender can be found. It's a gentle nudge to loosen our grip on control and embrace the flow of life.

Exploring Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

Hold on tight as the conversation takes a psychedelic turn. Nate sheds light on the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy to unlock buried emotions and experiences. It's a frontier of healing worth exploring.

The Impact of Ketamine Assisted Therapy

Nate shares his personal experience with ketamine-assisted therapy, offering a glimpse into its transformative potential. It's a reminder that healing often comes from unexpected places.

Discernment: Knowing When to Open and Close

In a world buzzing with noise, discernment becomes our compass. Kate and Nate discuss the delicate balance of knowing when to open up and when to draw boundaries. It's about honoring our intuition and prioritizing self-care.

The Power of Not Trying So Hard

As the conversation winds down, Kate and Nate leave us with a powerful reminder: sometimes, the best path forward is the one of least resistance. It's a call to embrace the flow of life and trust in the process.

Tune in to this enlightening conversation, where Kate Shepherd and Nate Klemp invite us to live open in a distracted world. It's a journey of exploration, surrender, and the quiet power of an expansive mind.

]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Nate Klemp, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Episode Summary:

An engaging, lighthearted but deep conversation with philosopher Nate Klemp about his new book, 'Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World' which explores cultivating spaciousness in order to access the deep well of peace and creativity within our minds. 

This episode serves as a thought-provoking exploration of inner spaciousness and the art of discernment in our daily lives, offering listeners practical insights and inspiration for their own journeys of self-discovery and creative expression.

Nate is a New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, and founding partner at Mindful magazine. His journey from academia to exploring philosophy as a way of life led him to co-found Mindful magazine and author several impactful books. 

I'll admit, I was nervous to speak with Nate, but his down-to-earth nature quickly put me at ease. "Open" isn't just a book; it's a journey Nate invites us to embark on, exploring inner spaciousness in a distracted world. Our conversation touched on topics like psychedelic-assisted therapy, including Nate's personal experience with ketamine therapy.

As someone navigating the incremental nature of psychotherapy, Nate's insights challenged my perspectives and opened new doors for exploration. We discussed discernment – knowing when to open and when to close – and how it relates to our well-being and creativity.

Ultimately, this conversation serves as nourishing food for thought as we contemplate our own relationship with opening and closing, especially in the realm of creative expression. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this enriching conversation with Nate Klemp.

Show Notes:

Navigating Challenges: Kate reflects on her own recent struggles and emphasizes the importance of perseverance and trust in uncertain times.

Getting to Know Nate: Nate's journey from academia to co-founding Mindful magazine and writing impactful books is shared, highlighting his down-to-earth nature.

Exploring "Open": Nate's book takes readers on a journey to understand inner spaciousness in today's distracted world, offering practical insights and personal anecdotes.

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Nate shares his experiences with ketamine therapy and discusses the potential benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy for personal growth and healing.

Discernment in Opening and Closing: Kate and Nate delve into the importance of discernment, knowing when to open up and when to set boundaries for our well-being and creativity.

Takeaways and Reflections: Kate reflects on the enriching conversation, emphasizing its relevance to navigating personal challenges and fostering creativity.

Writing the Book and the Journey

Nate takes us on his personal journey, a quest triggered by the compression in his mind and an insatiable craving for distraction. It's the kind of journey many of us can relate to – the search for clarity amidst the noise.

Experimenting with Overindulgence

Ever wondered what happens when you dive headfirst into digital distractions? Nate shares his experiment, offering insights into closure and screen addiction. It's a fascinating peek behind the curtain of our digital habits.

Understanding the Default Mode

Mind wandering: sometimes a nuisance, sometimes a muse. Nate explores its dual nature, shedding light on its impact on stress levels and creativity. It's a reminder to pay attention to where our minds wander and why.

The Illusion of Happyland

Welcome to Happyland – where pleasure reigns supreme, but closure lurks around every corner. Nate unpacks this illusion, challenging us to break free from its grip and embrace the discomfort of the present moment.

Letting Go of the Illusion of Happy Land

Kate and Nate delve deeper into the art of letting go, discussing the journey to peace and acceptance. It's a reminder that happiness isn't a constant destination but rather a series of moments, each deserving of our attention.

Surrendering and Cultivating Conditions for Surrender

Surrender: a word loaded with meaning. Nate shares insights into its power, highlighting the conditions necessary for true surrender. It's a lesson in letting things be, even when they're tough to swallow.

Everyday Moments of Letting Go and Surrender

From the mundane to the profound, Kate and Nate explore the everyday moments where surrender can be found. It's a gentle nudge to loosen our grip on control and embrace the flow of life.

Exploring Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

Hold on tight as the conversation takes a psychedelic turn. Nate sheds light on the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy to unlock buried emotions and experiences. It's a frontier of healing worth exploring.

The Impact of Ketamine Assisted Therapy

Nate shares his personal experience with ketamine-assisted therapy, offering a glimpse into its transformative potential. It's a reminder that healing often comes from unexpected places.

Discernment: Knowing When to Open and Close

In a world buzzing with noise, discernment becomes our compass. Kate and Nate discuss the delicate balance of knowing when to open up and when to draw boundaries. It's about honoring our intuition and prioritizing self-care.

The Power of Not Trying So Hard

As the conversation winds down, Kate and Nate leave us with a powerful reminder: sometimes, the best path forward is the one of least resistance. It's a call to embrace the flow of life and trust in the process.

Tune in to this enlightening conversation, where Kate Shepherd and Nate Klemp invite us to live open in a distracted world. It's a journey of exploration, surrender, and the quiet power of an expansive mind.

]]> EP 65 - Nate Klemp Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World Nate Klemp, Kate Shepherd 01:03:35 An engaging, lighthearted but deep conversation with philosopher Nate Klemp about his new book, 'Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World' which explores cultivating spaciousness in order to access the deep well of peace and creativity within our minds. This episode serves as a thought-provoking exploration of inner spaciousness and the art of discernment in our daily lives, offering listeners practical insights and inspiration for their own journeys of self-discovery and creative expression. Nate is a New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, and founding partner at Mindful magazine. His journey from academia to exploring philosophy as a way of life led him to co-found Mindful magazine and author several impactful books. An engaging, lighthearted but deep conversation with philosopher Nate Klemp about his new book, 'Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World' which explores cultivating spaciousness in order to access the deep well of peace and creativity within our minds. This episode serves as a thought-provoking exploration of inner spaciousness and the art of discernment in our daily lives, offering listeners practical insights and inspiration for their own journeys of self-discovery and creative expression. Nate is a New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, and founding partner at Mindful magazine. His journey from academia to exploring philosophy as a way of life led him to co-found Mindful magazine and author several impactful books. emma zack, gratitude, coping strategies, authenticity, meditation, inner child healing, stress management, courage, optimism, well-being practices, hope, art therapy, emotional resilience, introspection, vancouver, empathy, insightful, happiness, mind-wandering, connection, mindfulness, emotional wellness, personal development, acceptance, compassion, positive psychology, spaciousness, intuition, inner growth, well-being, vulnerability, reflection, inner harmony, perspective, holistic health, healing, public market, spiritual awakening, fulfillment, joyful living, shift, vulnerability, creative expression, mindfulness practices, mind-body connection, self-awareness, inner journey, community, transformational practices, authentic connection, self-discovery journey, wisdom, psychological well-being, philosophy as a way of life, balance, kate shepherd, psychotherapy, human connection, mindful living, inspiration, coping skills, enlightenment, exploration, personal growth, empowerment, creative genius, emotional intelligence, journaling, connection with nature, healing journey, growth mindset, growth mindset, emotional healing, conversation, holistic healing, coping mechanisms, mental well-being, wellness wisdom, self-love, inner spaciousness, transformation, mindful magazine, open, breathwork, inner transformation, self-care, bestselling author, soulful living, granville island, nate klemp, discernment, mental health, inner peace, self-discovery, global shift, philosophy, purposeful living, trauma recovery, artistic inspiration, self-compassion, present moment, self-expression, despair, creativity, resilience, collective consciousness, creative outlet, ketamine therapy, meaningful life, inner strength, psychedelic-assisted therapy false full 65 38fca55a-994c-422e-b049-1c38233f95d0 EP 64 Emma Zeck, Passion, Fear & Creative Destiny During this conversation, Emma shares candidly about her experiences with plant medicine, breaking old patterns, and the importance of letting go of the need for external validation. She delves into the idea that we are the ones tasked with resolving and healing the brokenness inherited from previous generations. Emma also challenges the notion of who can call themselves an artist, sparking thought-provoking conversations about identity and creativity.

Throughout the episode, Emma's raw and authentic storytelling draws listeners into her world, inspiring them to embrace their inner creativity and intuition. Her journey serves as a reminder that our brightest light is within us, waiting to shine despite the limiting beliefs and pressures of society.

If you resonate with the messages shared in this episode and find value in the Creative Genius Podcast, consider supporting Kate Shepherd's work by becoming a Patreon member. Your support enables Kate to continue producing inspiring content and fostering a community of creatives. Additionally, explore Kate's artwork and jewelry on her websites, kateshepherdcreative.com and lovemorningmoon.com, as another way to show your support and connect with the invisible tribe of like-minded individuals.

Tune in to this enlightening episode with Emma Zack and allow her raw honesty and wisdom to ignite your creative spark and propel you towards your true purpose. Remember, your light is meant to shine, and together, we can illuminate the world with authenticity and love.

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It's official! Emma Zeck's latest masterpiece, "ECLIPSE," is now available for streaming worldwide! 🎶 Dive deeper into Emma's journey by tuning into the latest episode of the Creative Genius Podcast.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius During this conversation, Emma shares candidly about her experiences with plant medicine, breaking old patterns, and the importance of letting go of the need for external validation. She delves into the idea that we are the ones tasked with resolving and healing the brokenness inherited from previous generations. Emma also challenges the notion of who can call themselves an artist, sparking thought-provoking conversations about identity and creativity.

Throughout the episode, Emma's raw and authentic storytelling draws listeners into her world, inspiring them to embrace their inner creativity and intuition. Her journey serves as a reminder that our brightest light is within us, waiting to shine despite the limiting beliefs and pressures of society.

If you resonate with the messages shared in this episode and find value in the Creative Genius Podcast, consider supporting Kate Shepherd's work by becoming a Patreon member. Your support enables Kate to continue producing inspiring content and fostering a community of creatives. Additionally, explore Kate's artwork and jewelry on her websites, kateshepherdcreative.com and lovemorningmoon.com, as another way to show your support and connect with the invisible tribe of like-minded individuals.

Tune in to this enlightening episode with Emma Zack and allow her raw honesty and wisdom to ignite your creative spark and propel you towards your true purpose. Remember, your light is meant to shine, and together, we can illuminate the world with authenticity and love.

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It's official! Emma Zeck's latest masterpiece, "ECLIPSE," is now available for streaming worldwide! 🎶 Dive deeper into Emma's journey by tuning into the latest episode of the Creative Genius Podcast.

]]> EP 64 Emma Zeck, Passion, Fear & Creative Destiny Kate Shepherd 01:16:24 EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate welcomes the irreverent, fierce, and powerful Emma Zack. Emma's journey into music wasn't a straightforward one. From singing at a young age to feeling pressured to fit a mold created by others, Emma experienced a hiatus from music during her early teens. However, as the universe often does, music found its way back to her after a powerful plant medicine journey. This reconnection led to her recording her debut album at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate welcomes the irreverent, fierce, and powerful Emma Zack. Emma's journey into music wasn't a straightforward one. From singing at a young age to feeling pressured to fit a mold created by others, Emma experienced a hiatus from music during her early teens. However, as the universe often does, music found its way back to her after a powerful plant medicine journey. This reconnection led to her recording her debut album at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. true full 64 8336cbac-7ca7-425f-92f9-35ea4b816b72 EP 63 Lama Rod Owens, New Saints From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors Lama Rod navigates the complexities of healing and transformation, highlighting the role of community support in fostering resilience. His reflections underscore the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and emotional well-being.

We discuss the concept of radical self-care; what it is (and what it isn’t), why it is so important for us to know how to replenish our energy, set boundaries and avoid depletion, and why it plays such a crucial role in nurturing personal well-being and resilience that ultimately empowers us to serve the people we love better. 

We talk about the idea that our brokenheartedness serves as a gateway to discovering our innate gifts and talents. By acknowledging and tending to our inner wounds, we can uncover hidden strengths and abilities, leading to personal growth and transformation.

The importance of building community emerges as a central theme, Lama Rod highlights the significance of leaning into one's community for support and guidance, especially during times of need. He emphasizes the power of collective care and mutual aid in fostering resilience and fostering a sense of belonging.

One of the most powerful moments in this episode comes as Kate asks Lama Rod to share his practice of connecting with unseen beings for support and guidance. Whether through ancestral reverence, prayer, or meditation, he suggests that tapping into the wisdom of unseen realms can provide valuable insights and assistance on our journey.

Lama Rod encourages listeners to embrace joy as a radical act of defiance against suffering and oppression. He explores how cultivating joy in the face of adversity can be a powerful form of resistance, fostering resilience and inspiring positive change in ourselves and others.

IN THIS EPISODE

  • Lama Rod's journey to recognizing the importance of tending to one's own brokenheartedness as a creative process.
  • Exploring the concept of brokenheartedness as a source of inspiration and creative fuel.
  • Understanding how embracing vulnerability can lead to profound personal growth and artistic expression.
  • Delving into the practices of self-care and self-compassion as essential tools for tending to our broken hearts.
  • Navigating the complexities of healing and transformation through creative endeavors.
  • The role of community and support in providing space for individuals to explore and heal their brokenheartedness.
  • Lama Rod's reflections on the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and emotional well-being.

3. Key Takeaways:

  • Tending to our own brokenheartedness is essential for nurturing creativity and personal growth.
  • Embracing vulnerability allows us to tap into the depths of our experiences and channel them into creative expression.
  • Self-care and self-compassion are integral practices for tending to our broken hearts and fostering resilience.
  • Building supportive communities provides a safe space for individuals to explore and heal their emotional wounds.
  • The creative process serves as a transformative journey towards wholeness and self-discovery.

Contemplation:  As we tend to our own brokenheartedness with compassion and care, we unlock the door to the truest version of ourselves and our profound creative potential. It is inside the brokenheartedness that we find true love. Can you find a small way to lean into your own brokenheartedness today (making sure you stay open to all the support available to you). 

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd, Lama Rod Owens) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Lama Rod navigates the complexities of healing and transformation, highlighting the role of community support in fostering resilience. His reflections underscore the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and emotional well-being.

We discuss the concept of radical self-care; what it is (and what it isn’t), why it is so important for us to know how to replenish our energy, set boundaries and avoid depletion, and why it plays such a crucial role in nurturing personal well-being and resilience that ultimately empowers us to serve the people we love better. 

We talk about the idea that our brokenheartedness serves as a gateway to discovering our innate gifts and talents. By acknowledging and tending to our inner wounds, we can uncover hidden strengths and abilities, leading to personal growth and transformation.

The importance of building community emerges as a central theme, Lama Rod highlights the significance of leaning into one's community for support and guidance, especially during times of need. He emphasizes the power of collective care and mutual aid in fostering resilience and fostering a sense of belonging.

One of the most powerful moments in this episode comes as Kate asks Lama Rod to share his practice of connecting with unseen beings for support and guidance. Whether through ancestral reverence, prayer, or meditation, he suggests that tapping into the wisdom of unseen realms can provide valuable insights and assistance on our journey.

Lama Rod encourages listeners to embrace joy as a radical act of defiance against suffering and oppression. He explores how cultivating joy in the face of adversity can be a powerful form of resistance, fostering resilience and inspiring positive change in ourselves and others.

IN THIS EPISODE

  • Lama Rod's journey to recognizing the importance of tending to one's own brokenheartedness as a creative process.
  • Exploring the concept of brokenheartedness as a source of inspiration and creative fuel.
  • Understanding how embracing vulnerability can lead to profound personal growth and artistic expression.
  • Delving into the practices of self-care and self-compassion as essential tools for tending to our broken hearts.
  • Navigating the complexities of healing and transformation through creative endeavors.
  • The role of community and support in providing space for individuals to explore and heal their brokenheartedness.
  • Lama Rod's reflections on the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and emotional well-being.

3. Key Takeaways:

  • Tending to our own brokenheartedness is essential for nurturing creativity and personal growth.
  • Embracing vulnerability allows us to tap into the depths of our experiences and channel them into creative expression.
  • Self-care and self-compassion are integral practices for tending to our broken hearts and fostering resilience.
  • Building supportive communities provides a safe space for individuals to explore and heal their emotional wounds.
  • The creative process serves as a transformative journey towards wholeness and self-discovery.

Contemplation:  As we tend to our own brokenheartedness with compassion and care, we unlock the door to the truest version of ourselves and our profound creative potential. It is inside the brokenheartedness that we find true love. Can you find a small way to lean into your own brokenheartedness today (making sure you stay open to all the support available to you). 

]]> EP 63 Lama Rod Owens, New Saints From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors Kate Shepherd, Lama Rod Owens 01:20:11 In this episode, Lama Rod Owens explores how tending to our own brokenheartedness can unlock the transformative power of creativity, offering a path to building an awakened and beautiful life. Through insightful and personal anecdotes from his book, "The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors," Lama Rod invites listeners to reimagine forgiveness, radical self-care, and awakened care as essential tools for crafting a fulfilling existence. Don't miss this opportunity to discover fresh perspectives on spirituality, human connection, and the boundless possibilities of creative expression. In this episode, Lama Rod Owens explores how tending to our own brokenheartedness can unlock the transformative power of creativity, offering a path to building an awakened and beautiful life. Through insightful and personal anecdotes from his book, "The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors," Lama Rod invites listeners to reimagine forgiveness, radical self-care, and awakened care as essential tools for crafting a fulfilling existence. Don't miss this opportunity to discover fresh perspectives on spirituality, human connection, and the boundless possibilities of creative expression. surrender, artistic spirituality, gratitude, spiritual exploration, liberation, consciousness, creative liberation, authenticity, meditation, buddhism, buddhism, creative empowerment, art as therapy, mindful artistry, forgiveness, contemplation, sacred space, spirituality, journey, growth, mindful presence, introspection, artistic spirituality, healing through art, mindful creativity, joy, liberation through expression, connection, mindfulness, artistic transformation, self-realization, radical acceptance, self-discovery through art, acceptance, compassionate action, compassion, spiritual growth, artistic apocalypse, intuition, healing practices, lama rod owens, creative liberation, creative mindfulness, empowering creativity., inner harmony, healing, joyful living, clarity, liberation through creativity, mind-body connection, creative process, self-awareness, inner journey, community, authentic expression, wisdom, transcendence, balance, presence, innovation, healing power of creativity, awareness, liberation through art, mindful living, creative journey, buddhist philosophy, self-expression as liberation, enlightenment, personal growth, empowerment, emotional intelligence, healing journey, presence of mind, creativity and healing, holistic healing, awakening, mindful creation process, self-love, harmony, insight, transformation, inner transformation, divinity, collective support., zen, soulful living, mindful awareness, mindful creation, inner peace, self-discovery, inner peace through creativity, ancestral wisdom, creative awakening, art as meditation, mindful self-discovery, self-compassion, self-expression, artistic expression, creativity, creative self-discovery, artistic freedom, resilience, tranquility, artistic mindfulness, tara brach, sacred, compassionate creativity, inner wisdom, compassionate living, inner strength false full 63 48d51ad8-b5de-4ba2-b41e-d3bf90322eaf 62 - Autumn Skye: Intuition, Surrender & the Sacred Act of Creativity (updated encore presentation) If you’ve been on the fence of stepping into yourself as an artist you’ll want to hear the amazing things she says about how art can serve as a tribute to the past, a processing of the present and of forward visioning. And how as artists in this potent time in history  we get to ask ourselves what we want to put our energy behind and what vision we want to create for our future to invite others into their own creativity and healing. 

My favourite part comes towards the end when she shares the ritual she does whenever she goes to a new city that deepens her connection to creativity and presence instantaneously - and then connects it to how we can be in our creative lives. I loved it and cannot wait to try it out next time I go on a trip

Autumn was one of those lucky individuals who was encouraged to nurture and follow the creativity in her from a very young age. This resulted in her being fairly unencumbered by distracting limiting beliefs that so many of us have to navigate when it comes to creativity.  She has a beautiful, generous soul and is passionate about sharing the wonder and power of creativity - helping people free themselves to infuse playfulness, curiosity and discovery into their own creative journeys through teaching engagements and retreats 

She’s partnered with Alana Fairchild and created artwork on the Sacred Rebels oracle deck, has her own beautiful self published deck, and will once again be working with Alana on a new oracle deck in the coming year. (more information on that at the end of the show) 

Things we talk about in this episode

  • Her powerful advice for anyone experiencing fear about beginning to express creativity (hint: it's something you could go out and do today)
  • Her mission through her artwork
  • What is creative Draino and why is it so important?
  • Her understanding of the creative process, how it works and what it is trying to do through us
  • How being willing to be surprised is a key in the magic of her artwork
  • Surefire ways to stop epiphanies and creative insight and how not to do those things
  • What intuition feels like for her
  • Incorporating muscle testing in the creative process as a way to cultivate intuition
  • What she does when she bumps up into limiting beliefs (and it’s not about silencing them!)
  • Using limiting beliefs as a catalyst to not only do the thing, but do the thing and then some
  • How to approach our creativity in a way that helps it feel safe to come out
  • Our tendency as women to dim our own light. Loving advice for the person who feels they don't even have the right to try - or may have been bullied by a loved one not to shine brighter than them.
  • How artwork can be like a map for humanity as well as shape our reality - it is at the tip of the spear of cultural revolution
  • Her poetic and inspiring definition of what creativity (which might be the best definition of creativity I have ever heard) truly is that might just change how you look at every single moment

Resources discussed in this episode

  • Liz Gilbert (fear being a passenger in her car)
  • Sacred Rebels Deck
  • Alana Fairchild
  • GOOGLE HER DECKS AND LINKS to them

ABOUT

Autumn Skye lives, breathes, and dreams art, and has done so since she was old enough to hold a pencil and reach for a piece of paper. Her childhood and early adult years were spent traveling the landscapes of both her wild Canadian backyard and distant international shores. Through her wanderlust she developed a deep reverence for the beauty of nature and the diversity of humanity, and continuously endeavors to translate this inspiration through her work.  As a self-taught artist she is forever a student of the intuitive, creative process. Autumn Skye perpetually explores and plays in many artistic mediums and modalities, from music to sculpture, cooking, event production, sewing, interior decorating, and jewelry making. However, her sustaining focus remains primarily in painting, and finds acrylic paints to offer the most freedom, luminosity, and versatility in her intuitive art-making. Her style gracefully weaves together refined realism, iconic imagery and symbolism, and subtle energetic geometries. She’s inspired by the beauty of this incredible planet, the potency of these extraordinary times, the mysteries of the cosmos, the resiliency of the human spirit, and the intricate connections between all facets of life. 

Autumn Skye's meticulous and poignant paintings continue to gain expanding recognition, attracting audiences, collectors, and students from around the globe. She exhibits and teaches worldwide, and otherwise thrives and paints in the beautiful temperate-rainforest of coastal British Columbia, Canada. Considering herself immensely blessed to do what feeds her soul, she strives to support others through creative empowerment, the gift of beauty, and the perpetuation of inspiration.

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]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:20:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Autumn Skye, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius If you’ve been on the fence of stepping into yourself as an artist you’ll want to hear the amazing things she says about how art can serve as a tribute to the past, a processing of the present and of forward visioning. And how as artists in this potent time in history  we get to ask ourselves what we want to put our energy behind and what vision we want to create for our future to invite others into their own creativity and healing. 

My favourite part comes towards the end when she shares the ritual she does whenever she goes to a new city that deepens her connection to creativity and presence instantaneously - and then connects it to how we can be in our creative lives. I loved it and cannot wait to try it out next time I go on a trip

Autumn was one of those lucky individuals who was encouraged to nurture and follow the creativity in her from a very young age. This resulted in her being fairly unencumbered by distracting limiting beliefs that so many of us have to navigate when it comes to creativity.  She has a beautiful, generous soul and is passionate about sharing the wonder and power of creativity - helping people free themselves to infuse playfulness, curiosity and discovery into their own creative journeys through teaching engagements and retreats 

She’s partnered with Alana Fairchild and created artwork on the Sacred Rebels oracle deck, has her own beautiful self published deck, and will once again be working with Alana on a new oracle deck in the coming year. (more information on that at the end of the show) 

Things we talk about in this episode

  • Her powerful advice for anyone experiencing fear about beginning to express creativity (hint: it's something you could go out and do today)
  • Her mission through her artwork
  • What is creative Draino and why is it so important?
  • Her understanding of the creative process, how it works and what it is trying to do through us
  • How being willing to be surprised is a key in the magic of her artwork
  • Surefire ways to stop epiphanies and creative insight and how not to do those things
  • What intuition feels like for her
  • Incorporating muscle testing in the creative process as a way to cultivate intuition
  • What she does when she bumps up into limiting beliefs (and it’s not about silencing them!)
  • Using limiting beliefs as a catalyst to not only do the thing, but do the thing and then some
  • How to approach our creativity in a way that helps it feel safe to come out
  • Our tendency as women to dim our own light. Loving advice for the person who feels they don't even have the right to try - or may have been bullied by a loved one not to shine brighter than them.
  • How artwork can be like a map for humanity as well as shape our reality - it is at the tip of the spear of cultural revolution
  • Her poetic and inspiring definition of what creativity (which might be the best definition of creativity I have ever heard) truly is that might just change how you look at every single moment

Resources discussed in this episode

  • Liz Gilbert (fear being a passenger in her car)
  • Sacred Rebels Deck
  • Alana Fairchild
  • GOOGLE HER DECKS AND LINKS to them

ABOUT

Autumn Skye lives, breathes, and dreams art, and has done so since she was old enough to hold a pencil and reach for a piece of paper. Her childhood and early adult years were spent traveling the landscapes of both her wild Canadian backyard and distant international shores. Through her wanderlust she developed a deep reverence for the beauty of nature and the diversity of humanity, and continuously endeavors to translate this inspiration through her work.  As a self-taught artist she is forever a student of the intuitive, creative process. Autumn Skye perpetually explores and plays in many artistic mediums and modalities, from music to sculpture, cooking, event production, sewing, interior decorating, and jewelry making. However, her sustaining focus remains primarily in painting, and finds acrylic paints to offer the most freedom, luminosity, and versatility in her intuitive art-making. Her style gracefully weaves together refined realism, iconic imagery and symbolism, and subtle energetic geometries. She’s inspired by the beauty of this incredible planet, the potency of these extraordinary times, the mysteries of the cosmos, the resiliency of the human spirit, and the intricate connections between all facets of life. 

Autumn Skye's meticulous and poignant paintings continue to gain expanding recognition, attracting audiences, collectors, and students from around the globe. She exhibits and teaches worldwide, and otherwise thrives and paints in the beautiful temperate-rainforest of coastal British Columbia, Canada. Considering herself immensely blessed to do what feeds her soul, she strives to support others through creative empowerment, the gift of beauty, and the perpetuation of inspiration.

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]]> 62 - Autumn Skye: Intuition, Surrender & the Sacred Act of Creativity (updated encore presentation) Autumn Skye, Kate Shepherd 01:17:08 Our guest today is Autumn Skye - an incredible artist with a massive online following, and when you see her work you’ll immediately get it. Her pieces are equal parts painstakingly detailed and evocatively magical. This is a deep and deeply nourishing and expansive feeling episode. We cover a lot of ground from the practical to the esoteric. I came away from this conversation feeling more spacious and filled with a sense of possibility and wonder than I have in a long time, and I hope you will, too. Our guest today is Autumn Skye - an incredible artist with a massive online following, and when you see her work you’ll immediately get it. Her pieces are equal parts painstakingly detailed and evocatively magical. This is a deep and deeply nourishing and expansive feeling episode. We cover a lot of ground from the practical to the esoteric. I came away from this conversation feeling more spacious and filled with a sense of possibility and wonder than I have in a long time, and I hope you will, too. interviews, surrender, tapping into creativity, embracing vulnerability, cultivating creativity, big magic, autumn skye, techniques and mediums, tami simon, themes in art, creative exploration, gallery shows, audience interaction, artistic influences, igniting creativity, visual arts, creative process, intuitive creation, authentic expression, liz gilbert, nurturing creativity, flow state, sounds true, creative freedom, behind the scenes, creative journey, inspiration, opening up, surrendering to inspiration, creative flow, expressing creativity, discovering your creative voice, art community, art appreciation, surrendering to the muse, artistic release, elizabeth gilbert, letting go, surrendering to the unknown, guest artists, trusting the process, unlocking your creative potential, unleashing creativity, finding your creativity, exploring creative expression, creative discovery, creative awakening, artistry, creative self-discovery false full 62 4d38e271-c84b-4bfb-aa46-26ff0c8def26 61 - Ashana - Unlocking Your Creative Wisdom with Healing Sound SHOW NOTES

Ashana is a true pioneer in the world of healing music. With her celestial vocals and the enchanting resonance of crystal singing bowls, Ashana has crafted a luminous sonic tapestry that transports listeners to realms of deep peace and inner harmony. Hailed as one of the premiere healing music artists of our time, Ashana's music has been described as "breathtaking" and "a Gift from Heaven" by listeners worldwide.

Ashana is a classically trained musician who grew up in the Bronx.  After a lifetime of being a professional musician and teacher, she unexpectedly found herself trailblazing an entirely new genre of music that has since garnered international acclaim.

With renowned producer Thomas Barquee by her side, Ashana has pioneered a sound that resonates with listeners worldwide. Her albums, from "All Is Forgiven" to "Celestial Sleep," are more than just music—they're gateways to spiritual awakening and vibrational healing.

And she isn't just a musician; she's a storyteller of the heart, she's lived and loved and learned and today, she generously shares the bits of her life that have been the most transformative with us.  

So grab your earbuds head out on that walk, or curl up on the sofa with your favourite beverage and tune in to this week's episode of The Creative Genius Podcast as we unravel the captivating story of Ashana.

A Journey of Discovery:

Ashana's journey to becoming a renowned musician and sound healer was not a conventional one. Growing up in the vibrant streets of the Bronx, New York City, Ashana discovered her musical calling at a young age. From singing in churches to exploring a wide variety of musical genres, Ashana's eclectic style evolved over time and finding her way to the music she creates today involved a lot of ups and downs and surrender. 

Pioneering Healing Music:

Driven by her passion for yoga, chanting, and mantra, Ashana embarked on a deeply personal journey of self-exploration and sound healing. It was during this transformative period that Ashana pioneered an entirely new genre of healing music with crystal singing bowls. Blending Western and ethnic instruments with the unique drone of the crystal bowls, Ashana's music creates the ultimate transcendent experience for healing, relaxation, and meditation.

A Beacon of Light:

Today, Ashana travels the world, offering concerts, workshops, retreats, and crystalline activation ceremonies that have been hailed as "powerful" and "deeply transformative" by attendees. With her intuitive vocal improvisations and crystal bowl playing, Ashana continues to inspire and uplift audiences, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and inner healing.

Main Takeaways:

The Power of Sound Frequency: Ashana explains how sound frequency works and directs listeners through an exercise to raise their vibration, highlighting the profound impact of sound on our emotional and spiritual well-being.

Reclaiming Your Voice: Through her healing music and vocal improvisations, Ashana emphasizes the importance of reclaiming our voices as a means of self-expression and healing, particularly for women who may feel pressured to suppress their voices.

Navigating Creativity: Ashana shares her journey of navigating creativity and the importance of inner child work in unlocking creative potential. She emphasizes the need to create space for authenticity and self-expression to allow creativity to flow freely.

Healing Through Expression: The voice is identified as a powerful instrument for healing, allowing individuals to express their emotions and release suppressed energy. Ashana encourages listeners to embrace the full range of their emotions and give voice to their innermost feelings.

Connection to Higher Vibrations: By connecting with higher vibrational frequencies through sound, individuals can experience profound shifts in consciousness and tap into their innate creativity and inner wisdom.

Transformational Impact:

Listening to this episode offers listeners a transformative journey towards reclaiming their voices, unlocking their creativity, and connecting with their inner selves. Through Ashana's guidance and insights, listeners are inspired to explore the healing power of sound, embrace their authenticity, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

By tuning in to this episode, listeners will discover how to harness the power of sound to elevate their vibration, reclaim their voice, and unleash their creative potential, ultimately leading to a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-exploration and transformation through the healing sounds of Ashana's music.

So, grab your headphones, find a cozy spot, and join Kate and Ashana as they unlock the secrets of creativity and healing through the power of sound.

Join Us:

Listen to a special meditation from Ashana and other amazing resources to plump up your creative factor. Sign up for my newsletter  

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Ashana, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius SHOW NOTES

Ashana is a true pioneer in the world of healing music. With her celestial vocals and the enchanting resonance of crystal singing bowls, Ashana has crafted a luminous sonic tapestry that transports listeners to realms of deep peace and inner harmony. Hailed as one of the premiere healing music artists of our time, Ashana's music has been described as "breathtaking" and "a Gift from Heaven" by listeners worldwide.

Ashana is a classically trained musician who grew up in the Bronx.  After a lifetime of being a professional musician and teacher, she unexpectedly found herself trailblazing an entirely new genre of music that has since garnered international acclaim.

With renowned producer Thomas Barquee by her side, Ashana has pioneered a sound that resonates with listeners worldwide. Her albums, from "All Is Forgiven" to "Celestial Sleep," are more than just music—they're gateways to spiritual awakening and vibrational healing.

And she isn't just a musician; she's a storyteller of the heart, she's lived and loved and learned and today, she generously shares the bits of her life that have been the most transformative with us.  

So grab your earbuds head out on that walk, or curl up on the sofa with your favourite beverage and tune in to this week's episode of The Creative Genius Podcast as we unravel the captivating story of Ashana.

A Journey of Discovery:

Ashana's journey to becoming a renowned musician and sound healer was not a conventional one. Growing up in the vibrant streets of the Bronx, New York City, Ashana discovered her musical calling at a young age. From singing in churches to exploring a wide variety of musical genres, Ashana's eclectic style evolved over time and finding her way to the music she creates today involved a lot of ups and downs and surrender. 

Pioneering Healing Music:

Driven by her passion for yoga, chanting, and mantra, Ashana embarked on a deeply personal journey of self-exploration and sound healing. It was during this transformative period that Ashana pioneered an entirely new genre of healing music with crystal singing bowls. Blending Western and ethnic instruments with the unique drone of the crystal bowls, Ashana's music creates the ultimate transcendent experience for healing, relaxation, and meditation.

A Beacon of Light:

Today, Ashana travels the world, offering concerts, workshops, retreats, and crystalline activation ceremonies that have been hailed as "powerful" and "deeply transformative" by attendees. With her intuitive vocal improvisations and crystal bowl playing, Ashana continues to inspire and uplift audiences, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and inner healing.

Main Takeaways:

The Power of Sound Frequency: Ashana explains how sound frequency works and directs listeners through an exercise to raise their vibration, highlighting the profound impact of sound on our emotional and spiritual well-being.

Reclaiming Your Voice: Through her healing music and vocal improvisations, Ashana emphasizes the importance of reclaiming our voices as a means of self-expression and healing, particularly for women who may feel pressured to suppress their voices.

Navigating Creativity: Ashana shares her journey of navigating creativity and the importance of inner child work in unlocking creative potential. She emphasizes the need to create space for authenticity and self-expression to allow creativity to flow freely.

Healing Through Expression: The voice is identified as a powerful instrument for healing, allowing individuals to express their emotions and release suppressed energy. Ashana encourages listeners to embrace the full range of their emotions and give voice to their innermost feelings.

Connection to Higher Vibrations: By connecting with higher vibrational frequencies through sound, individuals can experience profound shifts in consciousness and tap into their innate creativity and inner wisdom.

Transformational Impact:

Listening to this episode offers listeners a transformative journey towards reclaiming their voices, unlocking their creativity, and connecting with their inner selves. Through Ashana's guidance and insights, listeners are inspired to explore the healing power of sound, embrace their authenticity, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

By tuning in to this episode, listeners will discover how to harness the power of sound to elevate their vibration, reclaim their voice, and unleash their creative potential, ultimately leading to a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-exploration and transformation through the healing sounds of Ashana's music.

So, grab your headphones, find a cozy spot, and join Kate and Ashana as they unlock the secrets of creativity and healing through the power of sound.

Join Us:

Listen to a special meditation from Ashana and other amazing resources to plump up your creative factor. Sign up for my newsletter  

]]> 61 - Ashana - Unlocking Your Creative Wisdom with Healing Sound Ashana, Kate Shepherd 01:18:25 In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of sound and creativity with the renowned musician and healing sound artist, Ashana. A classically trained musician who grew up in the Bronx who spent a lifetime as a professional musician and teacher, she unexpectedly found herself trailblazing an entirely new genre of music that has since garnered international acclaim. With renowned producer Thomas Barquee by her side, Ashana has pioneered a sound that resonates with listeners worldwide. Her albums, from "All Is Forgiven" to "Celestial Sleep," are more than just music—they're gateways to spiritual awakening and vibrational healing. A storyteller of the heart, Ashana has lived, and loved, and learned, and today she generously shares the bits of her life that have been the most transformative with us. Ashana performs a live healing sound meditation for us at the end of this episode! In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of sound and creativity with the renowned musician and healing sound artist, Ashana. A classically trained musician who grew up in the Bronx who spent a lifetime as a professional musician and teacher, she unexpectedly found herself trailblazing an entirely new genre of music that has since garnered international acclaim. With renowned producer Thomas Barquee by her side, Ashana has pioneered a sound that resonates with listeners worldwide. Her albums, from "All Is Forgiven" to "Celestial Sleep," are more than just music—they're gateways to spiritual awakening and vibrational healing. A storyteller of the heart, Ashana has lived, and loved, and learned, and today she generously shares the bits of her life that have been the most transformative with us. Ashana performs a live healing sound meditation for us at the end of this episode! storytelling, selfcare, highervibration, awakenyoursoul, innerharmony, artisticsoul, authenticity, meditation, soulfulhealing, energyhealing, spiritualawakening, selfexpression, wellbeing, peacefulmind, creativeenergy, innerbalance, creativespirit, healingjourney, positiveenergy, lifeenrichment, creativegenius, spirituality, musicalalchemy, healingsounds, vibrantliving, creativeprocess, manifestation, mindfulness, innerjourney, soulfulmusic, creativityunleashed, empoweredliving, soulfultransformation, soniclandscapes, intuition, healingpower, soulconnection, soundhealing, creativeexpression, sacredsound, healingpowerofmusic, selfgrowth, wellness, healing, chakrahealing, inspiredliving, vibrationalhealing, selfdiscovery, soulfuljourney, divineconnection, positivevibes, consciousliving, creativityflow, selfdiscoveryjourney, inspiration, artisticinspiration, enlightenment, empowerment, mindbodyspirit, holistichealth, soulfulliving, musicmagic, innerstrength, positiveliving, awakenyourcreativity, crystalsingingbowls, harmony, energyclearing, transformation, soulfulvibes, positivemindset, soulfulexperience, mindfulcreativity, innerpeace, podcast, creativeflow, creativevibes, musictherapy, interview, mindbodysoul, innerwisdom, celestialsounds, spiritualgrowth, mindfulliving, artistry, soulfulsounds, elevateyourvibration, selflove, creativeinspiration, artisticvibes, creativity, creativejourney, personalgrowth, positivechange, spiritualwellness false full 61 d6e7e193-baa7-45e4-a97b-fa24009baa5b 60 - James McCrae - The Art of You: Reclaiming Your Creativity EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd hosts a profound but lighthearted conversation with James McCrae (@wordsarevibrations) a Renaissance soul poet, author, meme artist, and creative strategist. Together, they explore the vital role of creativity in navigating life's complexities and uncovering deeper truths about ourselves. James shares his personal journey of surrendering to his inner voice and the transformative power of embracing and trusting our creative impulses. Throughout this easy to listen to episode, they delve into the essence of creativity, its connection to consciousness and culture, and why it is so important to share our creative work, regardless of how imperfect we may believe it to be (and the incredible thing this can lead to for us) This episode will inspire you to trust in your innate creativity and contribute to a flourishing, interconnected world and maybe even nudge you to share some of your work bravely with the world.

SHOW NOTES

Forget about waiting for perfection to knock on your door! Kate and guest James McCrae explore how the best creative journey is all about embracing the messy, beautiful chaos of creation. 

From memes to poetry to strategic wizardry, James McCrae brings a unique flair to the table that'll make you want to grab your own slice of the creative pie. Host Kate Shepherd sits down for a colourful, inspiring chat with James, a multi-talented creative based in Austin, Texas, known for his thought-provoking memes, insightful poetry, strategic expertise and popular books about creativity. 

Creativity isn't just a luxury reserved for the select "chosen few" it is actually baked right into our DNA. This episode explores how creativity is intrinsic to human existence, and offers us a clear pathway to purpose, authenticity and fulfillment. Despite societal conditioning and fears, both Kate and James both passionately advocate reconnecting with our deepest creative essence as a way to transcend some of the common limitations preventing lasting personal growth.

Creativity also isn't just about making pretty things but is actually a deep dive into the very essence of who we are. James elaborates on the two main stages of creativity, likening them to the yin and yang aspects of existence. Through his forthcoming book, "The Art of You," he explores how creativity emerges from the depths of emotion and intuition, guiding individuals towards a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

You'll be freshly inspired to trust in the creative process, regardless of whether you believe you have any talent or not. And Kate and James emphasize the importance of forgetting about external validation and instead focus on curiosity, self-expression and vulnerability so you can feel free to let your creative visions out into the light of day no matter how "good or bad", "weird or normal" they may seem to you. 

You'll be inspired to examine and explore your own creative impulses and probably have a brand new perspective on cultivating a culture of creativity and collaboration.

If you've ever felt that spark of creativity bubbling up inside you but weren't sure how to set it free, then this episode is for you! Kate and James are here to sprinkle a little magic into your day and remind you that your creative journey is just getting started. So grab your headphones and get ready for an adventure that'll leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to unleash your inner genius!

Key Takeaways:

Creativity as a Birthright: Kate and James underscore the innate creativity inside each and every one of us. Talent is kinda irrelevant, what is important is the willingness to go inside and see what is in there and then to begin to express it as truthfully as possible. By embracing our creative impulses, we tap into a wellspring of wisdom and inner healing which will contribute significantly to the coming Creative Renaissance. 

Trust in the Creative Process: Trusting the creative journey, recognizing that uncertainty and vulnerability and even failure are integral parts of the creative process. By relinquishing the need for perfection and external validation, we cultivate lasting resilience and unlock our full creative potential and purpose.

Community and Collaboration: The episode highlights the importance of community and collaboration in fostering a culture of creativity. Through mutual support and engagement, we amplify our impact and contribute to a thriving ecosystem of shared inspiration and innovation.

Why Listen to This Episode:

This episode of the Creative Genius Podcast offers a compelling exploration of creativity as a catalyst for personal and collective transformation. Through candid conversation and insightful reflections, Kate Shepherd and James McCrae inspire listeners to reclaim their creative power, embrace vulnerability, and contribute to a flourishing culture of creativity and collaboration. Whether you're seeking guidance on nurturing your creative impulses or simply craving inspiration and encouragement, this episode promises valuable insights and practical wisdom for navigating life's creative journey.

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (James McCrae, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd hosts a profound but lighthearted conversation with James McCrae (@wordsarevibrations) a Renaissance soul poet, author, meme artist, and creative strategist. Together, they explore the vital role of creativity in navigating life's complexities and uncovering deeper truths about ourselves. James shares his personal journey of surrendering to his inner voice and the transformative power of embracing and trusting our creative impulses. Throughout this easy to listen to episode, they delve into the essence of creativity, its connection to consciousness and culture, and why it is so important to share our creative work, regardless of how imperfect we may believe it to be (and the incredible thing this can lead to for us) This episode will inspire you to trust in your innate creativity and contribute to a flourishing, interconnected world and maybe even nudge you to share some of your work bravely with the world.

SHOW NOTES

Forget about waiting for perfection to knock on your door! Kate and guest James McCrae explore how the best creative journey is all about embracing the messy, beautiful chaos of creation. 

From memes to poetry to strategic wizardry, James McCrae brings a unique flair to the table that'll make you want to grab your own slice of the creative pie. Host Kate Shepherd sits down for a colourful, inspiring chat with James, a multi-talented creative based in Austin, Texas, known for his thought-provoking memes, insightful poetry, strategic expertise and popular books about creativity. 

Creativity isn't just a luxury reserved for the select "chosen few" it is actually baked right into our DNA. This episode explores how creativity is intrinsic to human existence, and offers us a clear pathway to purpose, authenticity and fulfillment. Despite societal conditioning and fears, both Kate and James both passionately advocate reconnecting with our deepest creative essence as a way to transcend some of the common limitations preventing lasting personal growth.

Creativity also isn't just about making pretty things but is actually a deep dive into the very essence of who we are. James elaborates on the two main stages of creativity, likening them to the yin and yang aspects of existence. Through his forthcoming book, "The Art of You," he explores how creativity emerges from the depths of emotion and intuition, guiding individuals towards a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

You'll be freshly inspired to trust in the creative process, regardless of whether you believe you have any talent or not. And Kate and James emphasize the importance of forgetting about external validation and instead focus on curiosity, self-expression and vulnerability so you can feel free to let your creative visions out into the light of day no matter how "good or bad", "weird or normal" they may seem to you. 

You'll be inspired to examine and explore your own creative impulses and probably have a brand new perspective on cultivating a culture of creativity and collaboration.

If you've ever felt that spark of creativity bubbling up inside you but weren't sure how to set it free, then this episode is for you! Kate and James are here to sprinkle a little magic into your day and remind you that your creative journey is just getting started. So grab your headphones and get ready for an adventure that'll leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to unleash your inner genius!

Key Takeaways:

Creativity as a Birthright: Kate and James underscore the innate creativity inside each and every one of us. Talent is kinda irrelevant, what is important is the willingness to go inside and see what is in there and then to begin to express it as truthfully as possible. By embracing our creative impulses, we tap into a wellspring of wisdom and inner healing which will contribute significantly to the coming Creative Renaissance. 

Trust in the Creative Process: Trusting the creative journey, recognizing that uncertainty and vulnerability and even failure are integral parts of the creative process. By relinquishing the need for perfection and external validation, we cultivate lasting resilience and unlock our full creative potential and purpose.

Community and Collaboration: The episode highlights the importance of community and collaboration in fostering a culture of creativity. Through mutual support and engagement, we amplify our impact and contribute to a thriving ecosystem of shared inspiration and innovation.

Why Listen to This Episode:

This episode of the Creative Genius Podcast offers a compelling exploration of creativity as a catalyst for personal and collective transformation. Through candid conversation and insightful reflections, Kate Shepherd and James McCrae inspire listeners to reclaim their creative power, embrace vulnerability, and contribute to a flourishing culture of creativity and collaboration. Whether you're seeking guidance on nurturing your creative impulses or simply craving inspiration and encouragement, this episode promises valuable insights and practical wisdom for navigating life's creative journey.

]]> 60 - James McCrae - The Art of You: Reclaiming Your Creativity James McCrae, Kate Shepherd 01:04:41 James McCrae a widely celebrated internet poet and author of several books including The Art of You, was a New York ad executive who found himself at a crossroads. Feeling directionless and utterly disconnected from his life's purpose, no matter what he did nothing in his life felt "right" - he constantly felt like he was banging his head against a wall. Listen to the story of how he completely turned his life around and had everything clicking into place. James is living proof that embracing creativity can be the key to finding fulfillment, meaning and abundance in life. And he shares exactly how he did it so you can too. James McCrae a widely celebrated internet poet and author of several books including The Art of You, was a New York ad executive who found himself at a crossroads. Feeling directionless and utterly disconnected from his life's purpose, no matter what he did nothing in his life felt "right" - he constantly felt like he was banging his head against a wall. Listen to the story of how he completely turned his life around and had everything clicking into place. James is living proof that embracing creativity can be the key to finding fulfillment, meaning and abundance in life. And he shares exactly how he did it so you can too. creative genius podcast, teaching insights, female creatives, creative mindset, authenticity, middle school, artisticsurrender, business mentorship, art education, shareyourgifts, empowering women, creative empowerment, women's empowerment, women in education, mentorship, must-listen, artistic fulfillment, woman-owned business, creative exploration, business innovation, watercolor artist, empowered living, artistic resilience, artistic transformation, artistic development, self-improvement, personal development, consciouscreativity, creative entrepreneurship, teen empowerment, education, overcoming challenges, entrepreneurial mindset, professional growth, authenticexpression, business insights, entrepreneurial journey, creativity activation, inspiredliving, creative process, teacher, entrepreneurial spirit, inspired living., self-discovery journey, mentor, women in the arts, inner critic, creative journey, inspiration, jamesmccrae, unlockingcreativity, personal growth, female leadership, empowerment, career empowerment, female mentors, creativegeniuspodcast, growth mindset, embraceimperfection, female role models, personal empowerment, podcast, artistic exploration, jaime hamilton, creativityrenaissance, intuitiveintelligence, entrepreneurial success, self-discovery, innerwisdom, artistic inspiration, artistic passion, creative industry insights, creative leadership, podcast recommendation, self-expression, theartofyou, mindfulcreation, artistic expression, creativity, creativejourney, resilience, career development, imposter syndrome, episode false full 60 e0458799-854c-40fc-b895-c0aba9f66ab8 59 - Jaime Hamilton Creating for YOU: Creativity as a way of Communicating with Your Deepest Self In this enlightening episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, we are joined by Jaime Hamilton, a passionate middle school English teacher and talented watercolour artist. Jaime shares her journey of embracing her purpose and navigating imposter syndrome while empowering teenagers to embrace their individuality. 

Jaime opens up about her personal mission to become the mentor she longed for during her own teenage years, now guiding her current students with compassion and wisdom. Through teaching teenagers, she has unearthed invaluable insights about herself and the human experience, offering transformative lessons on authenticity and self-discovery.

If you've ever grappled with your inner critic or sought guidance on navigating the complexities of teenage years, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we delve into the heart of mentorship, resilience, and the pursuit of true authenticity.

Through her insights, she illuminates the challenges of self-judgment and conformity in the middle school environment, offering valuable lessons on authenticity and self-discovery. Join us as we explore the transformative power of creativity, resilience, and trusting one's inner wisdom.

SHOW NOTES

Kate Shepherd welcomes listeners to another inspiring episode of The Creative Genius Podcast and introduces the remarkable guest, Jaime Hamilton, a middle school English teacher and watercolor artist from California. Jaime shares her personal mission to be the mentor she needed during her teenage years, now guiding her students with compassion and wisdom. She discusses her journey from being a reluctant English teacher to embracing the profound insights teaching middle school kids has given her, despite initially preferring to teach history.

Jaime offers a glimpse into her approach to connecting with teenagers in her classroom, highlighting the challenges of reaching out to certain groups while remaining authentic. She reflects on the misconception of mistaking our inner critic for ourselves and the liberating realization that brings. Jaime shares strategies for confronting our inner critic, including journaling and engaging in dialogue with it, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and self-compassion.

The conversation delves into various topics, from embracing imperfection in creativity to navigating childhood traumas and finding healing through self-expression. Jaime and Kate exchange stories about survival and resilience, emphasizing the transformative power of creativity and honest relationships. They explore the energetic portal of creativity and the significance of trusting one's intuition in the creative process.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  1. Embrace your purpose and overcome imposter syndrome by trusting in your abilities.
  2. Encourage teenagers to embrace their individuality and authenticity.
  3. Navigate self-judgment and conformity by staying true to yourself.
  4. Find balance in chaos by focusing on the next right step and trusting your intuition.
  5. Practice creativity for its own sake and engage in honest self-expression for healing and self-discovery.
]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this enlightening episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, we are joined by Jaime Hamilton, a passionate middle school English teacher and talented watercolour artist. Jaime shares her journey of embracing her purpose and navigating imposter syndrome while empowering teenagers to embrace their individuality. 

Jaime opens up about her personal mission to become the mentor she longed for during her own teenage years, now guiding her current students with compassion and wisdom. Through teaching teenagers, she has unearthed invaluable insights about herself and the human experience, offering transformative lessons on authenticity and self-discovery.

If you've ever grappled with your inner critic or sought guidance on navigating the complexities of teenage years, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we delve into the heart of mentorship, resilience, and the pursuit of true authenticity.

Through her insights, she illuminates the challenges of self-judgment and conformity in the middle school environment, offering valuable lessons on authenticity and self-discovery. Join us as we explore the transformative power of creativity, resilience, and trusting one's inner wisdom.

SHOW NOTES

Kate Shepherd welcomes listeners to another inspiring episode of The Creative Genius Podcast and introduces the remarkable guest, Jaime Hamilton, a middle school English teacher and watercolor artist from California. Jaime shares her personal mission to be the mentor she needed during her teenage years, now guiding her students with compassion and wisdom. She discusses her journey from being a reluctant English teacher to embracing the profound insights teaching middle school kids has given her, despite initially preferring to teach history.

Jaime offers a glimpse into her approach to connecting with teenagers in her classroom, highlighting the challenges of reaching out to certain groups while remaining authentic. She reflects on the misconception of mistaking our inner critic for ourselves and the liberating realization that brings. Jaime shares strategies for confronting our inner critic, including journaling and engaging in dialogue with it, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and self-compassion.

The conversation delves into various topics, from embracing imperfection in creativity to navigating childhood traumas and finding healing through self-expression. Jaime and Kate exchange stories about survival and resilience, emphasizing the transformative power of creativity and honest relationships. They explore the energetic portal of creativity and the significance of trusting one's intuition in the creative process.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  1. Embrace your purpose and overcome imposter syndrome by trusting in your abilities.
  2. Encourage teenagers to embrace their individuality and authenticity.
  3. Navigate self-judgment and conformity by staying true to yourself.
  4. Find balance in chaos by focusing on the next right step and trusting your intuition.
  5. Practice creativity for its own sake and engage in honest self-expression for healing and self-discovery.
]]> 59 - Jaime Hamilton Creating for YOU: Creativity as a way of Communicating with Your Deepest Self Kate Shepherd 01:06:18 In this enlightening episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, we are joined by Jaime Hamilton, a passionate middle school English teacher and talented watercolour artist. Jaime shares her journey of embracing her purpose and navigating imposter syndrome while empowering teenagers to embrace their individuality. Jaime opens up about her personal mission to become the mentor she longed for during her own teenage years, now guiding her current students with compassion and wisdom. Through teaching teenagers, she has unearthed invaluable insights about herself and the human experience, offering transformative lessons on authenticity and self-discovery. If you've ever grappled with your inner critic or sought guidance on navigating the complexities of teenage years, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we delve into the heart of mentorship, resilience, and the pursuit of true authenticity. Through her insights, she illuminates the challenges of self-judgment and conformity in the middle school environment, offering valuable lessons on authenticity and self-discovery. Join us as we explore the transformative power of creativity, resilience, and trusting one's inner wisdom. In this enlightening episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, we are joined by Jaime Hamilton, a passionate middle school English teacher and talented watercolour artist. Jaime shares her journey of embracing her purpose and navigating imposter syndrome while empowering teenagers to embrace their individuality. Jaime opens up about her personal mission to become the mentor she longed for during her own teenage years, now guiding her current students with compassion and wisdom. Through teaching teenagers, she has unearthed invaluable insights about herself and the human experience, offering transformative lessons on authenticity and self-discovery. If you've ever grappled with your inner critic or sought guidance on navigating the complexities of teenage years, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we delve into the heart of mentorship, resilience, and the pursuit of true authenticity. Through her insights, she illuminates the challenges of self-judgment and conformity in the middle school environment, offering valuable lessons on authenticity and self-discovery. Join us as we explore the transformative power of creativity, resilience, and trusting one's inner wisdom. creative genius podcast, english teacher, teaching insights, female creatives, creative mindset, authenticity, middle school, business mentorship, art education, empowering women, creative empowerment, women's empowerment, teenage years, women in education, mentorship, must-listen, artistic fulfillment, woman-owned business, creative exploration, business innovation, watercolor artist, empowered living, artistic resilience, artistic transformation, artistic development, self-improvement, personal development, creative entrepreneurship, teen empowerment, education, overcoming challenges, entrepreneurial mindset, professional growth, business insights, entrepreneurial journey, creativity activation, creative process, teacher, entrepreneurial spirit, self-discovery journey, mentor, women in the arts, inner critic, creative journey, inspiration, personal growth, female leadership, empowerment, career empowerment, female mentors, growth mindset, female role models, personal empowerment, podcast, artistic exploration, jaime hamilton, entrepreneurial success, self-discovery, artistic inspiration, artistic passion, creative industry insights, creative leadership, podcast recommendation, self-expression, artistic expression, creativity, resilience, career development, imposter syndrome, episode, female empowerment, inspired living false full 59 6783b120-aba4-4af8-8c0f-b3dd628e8aa5 58 - Wendy McWilliams: You Can't Believe Everything You Think Subscribe and LISTEN to the FULL episode

“You can't believe everything you think”   

When Wendy McWilliams was 49 years old, she felt like she needed a hobby. What started as a search for a simple past-time hobby, quickly evolved into her life’s passion - a thriving art career her work sought after for private collections around the globe. After working through 22 different jobs including for Calvin Klein & Revlon in Europe, she finally landed on what she was meant to do in life - painting. 

It’s hard to not be skeptical about ourselves and our abilities. Art allows us to channel a source of energy, of inspiration, and opens us to become a vehicle for creativity to create beauty through our hands. We are meant to create, to allow creativity to flow through us. Our job is to remain open and to make sure we do not believe everything we think - especially when it comes to limiting beliefs. 

“You hate your own creations because you think they look too much like you made them. You think if you keep trying you can make your work look like some other, better person made it. But there is no level of skill where you transcend yourself. The thing you hate about your art, is the most valuable thing about it”  (paraphrased from Elicia Donze) 

In this encore presentation, the episode revisits Wendy McWilliams' inspiring journey, originally featured in Season One. Wendy, who started seeking a simple hobby at the age of 49, eventually discovered her life's passion in painting. Despite going through 22 different jobs, including roles at Calvin Klein and Revlon in Europe, Wendy found fulfillment and success as an artist with her work sought after for private collections worldwide. The central message of the episode is encapsulated in the phrase "You can't believe everything you think," emphasizing the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs.

EPISODE NOTES:

  • Wendy McWilliams, a guest from Season One, is reintroduced in this encore presentation.
  • Wendy's journey began as a search for a hobby at the age of 49, ultimately leading to a thriving art career.
  • Despite navigating through 22 different jobs, Wendy found her true calling in painting.
  • The episode highlights the skepticism we often harbor about our abilities and the role of art in channeling creativity and inspiration.
  • The quote "You can't believe everything you think" serves as a guiding principle, encouraging listeners to challenge their limiting beliefs.
  • Wendy's story reinforces the idea that we are meant to create and be open to the flow of creativity.
  • The episode emphasizes the importance of remaining open, having fun, and being curious in one's journey.
  • Wendy's transformative experience occurred when she allowed herself to be guided by what would be fun and enjoyable.
  • The episode underscores the power of letting go of self-imposed limitations and allowing enjoyment to guide one's path.
  • Wendy's journey is described as a powerful reminder of the significance of remaining open and lighthearted in pursuing one's passion.
]]> Fri, 2 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Subscribe and LISTEN to the FULL episode

“You can't believe everything you think”   

When Wendy McWilliams was 49 years old, she felt like she needed a hobby. What started as a search for a simple past-time hobby, quickly evolved into her life’s passion - a thriving art career her work sought after for private collections around the globe. After working through 22 different jobs including for Calvin Klein & Revlon in Europe, she finally landed on what she was meant to do in life - painting. 

It’s hard to not be skeptical about ourselves and our abilities. Art allows us to channel a source of energy, of inspiration, and opens us to become a vehicle for creativity to create beauty through our hands. We are meant to create, to allow creativity to flow through us. Our job is to remain open and to make sure we do not believe everything we think - especially when it comes to limiting beliefs. 

“You hate your own creations because you think they look too much like you made them. You think if you keep trying you can make your work look like some other, better person made it. But there is no level of skill where you transcend yourself. The thing you hate about your art, is the most valuable thing about it”  (paraphrased from Elicia Donze) 

In this encore presentation, the episode revisits Wendy McWilliams' inspiring journey, originally featured in Season One. Wendy, who started seeking a simple hobby at the age of 49, eventually discovered her life's passion in painting. Despite going through 22 different jobs, including roles at Calvin Klein and Revlon in Europe, Wendy found fulfillment and success as an artist with her work sought after for private collections worldwide. The central message of the episode is encapsulated in the phrase "You can't believe everything you think," emphasizing the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs.

EPISODE NOTES:

  • Wendy McWilliams, a guest from Season One, is reintroduced in this encore presentation.
  • Wendy's journey began as a search for a hobby at the age of 49, ultimately leading to a thriving art career.
  • Despite navigating through 22 different jobs, Wendy found her true calling in painting.
  • The episode highlights the skepticism we often harbor about our abilities and the role of art in channeling creativity and inspiration.
  • The quote "You can't believe everything you think" serves as a guiding principle, encouraging listeners to challenge their limiting beliefs.
  • Wendy's story reinforces the idea that we are meant to create and be open to the flow of creativity.
  • The episode emphasizes the importance of remaining open, having fun, and being curious in one's journey.
  • Wendy's transformative experience occurred when she allowed herself to be guided by what would be fun and enjoyable.
  • The episode underscores the power of letting go of self-imposed limitations and allowing enjoyment to guide one's path.
  • Wendy's journey is described as a powerful reminder of the significance of remaining open and lighthearted in pursuing one's passion.
]]> 58 - Wendy McWilliams: You Can't Believe Everything You Think Kate Shepherd 00:51:25 This is an encore presentation of one of our most listened to episodes in the series so far. In this encore presentation, the episode revisits Wendy McWilliams' inspiring journey, originally featured in Season One. Wendy, who started seeking a simple hobby at the age of 49, eventually discovered her life's passion in painting. Despite going through 22 different jobs, including roles at Calvin Klein and Revlon in Europe, Wendy found fulfillment and success as an artist with her work sought after for private collections worldwide. The central message of the episode can be summed up with this: "You can't believe everything you think," emphasizing the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs. This is an encore presentation of one of our most listened to episodes in the series so far. In this encore presentation, the episode revisits Wendy McWilliams' inspiring journey, originally featured in Season One. Wendy, who started seeking a simple hobby at the age of 49, eventually discovered her life's passion in painting. Despite going through 22 different jobs, including roles at Calvin Klein and Revlon in Europe, Wendy found fulfillment and success as an artist with her work sought after for private collections worldwide. The central message of the episode can be summed up with this: "You can't believe everything you think," emphasizing the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs. navigating career changes, creative genius podcast, artistic journey, creative surrender, spirituality in art, believe in your art, reawakening creativity, challenging assumptions, podcast inspiration, creative community, selling art strategies, activating creativity, overcoming creative blocks, surrender unlocking creativity, overcoming self-doubt, artist, become an artist, artist entrepreneur, emerging artists, transformative creativity, self-discovery through art, emerging artist marketing, spiritual growth, spirituality in art and business, remastered episode, limitless creativity, finding your creative voice, intuition overcoming fears, embracing fun, share your journey, awaken creative genius, spiritual path, power of art, spirituality in creativity, apple podcasts, encore presentation, inspiring life stories, lighthearted living, creative journey, life's passion, overcoming limiting beliefs, art community, skepticism and self-belief, creative wisdom, uncertainty, joyful pursuit, openness and curiosity, artistic spirit, humanity's glitch, mindful creation, starting over creativity, artistic inspiration, inspiration soulful artistry, findingcreativity, doubt, finding creativity intuition in art, artistic wisdom, embracing uncertainty in art, art business blend, embrace uncertainty false full 58 11fa93e7-5b9c-4ee9-aab2-33ab621718f0 57 - How Surrender Fuels Creativity: Navigating Art, Business, & Uncertainty with Bibby Gignilliat In this brand new episode, Kate Shepherd engages in a captivating conversation with the incredible Bibby Gignilliat, an artist whose journey navigates through self-doubt, career transitions, and a harmonious fusion of art, business, and spirituality.

We kick off diving into Bibby's early struggles with doubt and how those challenges shaped her artistic path. From leaving a successful career to returning to art later in life, Bibby opens up about blending her artistic flair with some serious business skills.

Ever wondered about selling art without the awkward "salesy" vibe? Bibby spills the beans on leveraging email, social media, and the power of community. Plus, she takes us on a journey into the mystical realms of spirituality and intuition in art.

But here's the gold: Bibby shares the secret sauce—embracing uncertainty. Yep, surrendering control can be the gateway to your creative jackpot. She dishes on being present, noticing life's signs, and starting small on your creative odyssey.

Throughout our chat, we uncover nuggets of wisdom, like how to tackle those sneaky limiting beliefs and finding joy even amidst uncertainty (cue the furry caterpillar story!).

And hold onto your paintbrushes for Bibby's evening ritual with her artwork—this bedtime activity might just inspire your own creative rituals!

So, if you're ready to unlock your creative potential, embrace uncertainty, and blend art with business wizardry, this conversation with Bibby Gignilliat is your ticket! Trust me, you don't want to miss this artistic rollercoaster! 🎨✨

Sign up for the Creative Genius Patreon Membership, Monthly LIVE WORKSHOPs, bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, guided meditations, and truly so much more. 
 

Ep. 57 - How Surrender Fuels Creativity: Navigating Art, Business, & Uncertainty with Bibby Gignilliat

 

What We Talked About - Top 3 Takeaways:

  • Overcoming self-doubt and childhood experiences fuels creative passion.
  • Artistic success merges artistry with business skills.
  • Surrendering to uncertainty maximizes creative potential.

Show Notes:

  • Introduction and Background
    • Early experiences with art and battling self-doubt.
  • Pursuing Art and Career Transition
    • Finding courage to pursue art and transitioning from a successful career.
  • Artistic Journey and Business Skills
    • Embracing a career in art and the importance of business acumen.
  • Marketing Art and Building a Community
    • Insights into using email, social media, and nurturing a community.
  • Spirituality, Intuition, and Creativity
    • Exploring spirituality's role and the significance of intuition in creation.
  • Embracing Uncertainty and Surrender
    • Letting go of control, embracing uncertainty, and surrendering to creativity.

Chapters & Highlights:

  • Overcoming Doubt & Pursuing Art: Early experiences and battling self-doubt.
  • Transitioning to Art: Leaving a successful career, returning to art later in life.
  • Art and Business Fusion: Balancing artistic prowess with business skills.
  • Selling Art & Community Building: Using email, social media, and nurturing community.
  • Spirituality & Creativity: Exploring spirituality's role in the creative process.
  • Embracing Uncertainty: Surrendering to uncertainty and its impact on creativity.
  • Finding Clarity in Moments: Being present and noticing life's signs.
  • Starting Small & Building Habits: Initiating creative journeys with minimal resources.
  • Facing Limiting Beliefs: Overcoming obstacles to make a living as an artist.
  • Surrendering for Creativity: Balancing surrender and actively creating.

Top 3 Things You'll Gain:

  1. Strategies to overcome self-doubt and leverage past experiences in art.
  2. Insights into blending business skills with artistic pursuits.
  3. Techniques to embrace uncertainty and maximize creative potential.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Academy of Intuition Medicine
  • Artists: Nick Milton, Andrew Faulkner, Michael Cutlip
  • Books: "Untethered Soul" by Michael Singer

Kate's Highlight Questions:

  • Introduction to Artistic Journey: Sharing experiences and battling self-doubt.
  • Key Strategies for Selling Art: Overcoming the discomfort of selling art.
  • Creative Surrender & Uncertainty: Embracing uncertainty and its creative impact.

This episode is a transformative journey through the intersections of art, business, spirituality, and surrendering to the creative process. Gain valuable insights into overcoming obstacles, embracing uncertainty, and igniting your artistic passion. Tune in to unlock your creative potential!

Ep. 57 - How Surrender Fuels Creativity: Navigating Art, Business, & Uncertainty with Bibby Gignilliat

 

FULL TRANSCRIPT available at KateShepherdCreative.com

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this brand new episode, Kate Shepherd engages in a captivating conversation with the incredible Bibby Gignilliat, an artist whose journey navigates through self-doubt, career transitions, and a harmonious fusion of art, business, and spirituality.

We kick off diving into Bibby's early struggles with doubt and how those challenges shaped her artistic path. From leaving a successful career to returning to art later in life, Bibby opens up about blending her artistic flair with some serious business skills.

Ever wondered about selling art without the awkward "salesy" vibe? Bibby spills the beans on leveraging email, social media, and the power of community. Plus, she takes us on a journey into the mystical realms of spirituality and intuition in art.

But here's the gold: Bibby shares the secret sauce—embracing uncertainty. Yep, surrendering control can be the gateway to your creative jackpot. She dishes on being present, noticing life's signs, and starting small on your creative odyssey.

Throughout our chat, we uncover nuggets of wisdom, like how to tackle those sneaky limiting beliefs and finding joy even amidst uncertainty (cue the furry caterpillar story!).

And hold onto your paintbrushes for Bibby's evening ritual with her artwork—this bedtime activity might just inspire your own creative rituals!

So, if you're ready to unlock your creative potential, embrace uncertainty, and blend art with business wizardry, this conversation with Bibby Gignilliat is your ticket! Trust me, you don't want to miss this artistic rollercoaster! 🎨✨

Sign up for the Creative Genius Patreon Membership, Monthly LIVE WORKSHOPs, bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, guided meditations, and truly so much more. 
 

Ep. 57 - How Surrender Fuels Creativity: Navigating Art, Business, & Uncertainty with Bibby Gignilliat

 

What We Talked About - Top 3 Takeaways:

  • Overcoming self-doubt and childhood experiences fuels creative passion.
  • Artistic success merges artistry with business skills.
  • Surrendering to uncertainty maximizes creative potential.

Show Notes:

  • Introduction and Background
    • Early experiences with art and battling self-doubt.
  • Pursuing Art and Career Transition
    • Finding courage to pursue art and transitioning from a successful career.
  • Artistic Journey and Business Skills
    • Embracing a career in art and the importance of business acumen.
  • Marketing Art and Building a Community
    • Insights into using email, social media, and nurturing a community.
  • Spirituality, Intuition, and Creativity
    • Exploring spirituality's role and the significance of intuition in creation.
  • Embracing Uncertainty and Surrender
    • Letting go of control, embracing uncertainty, and surrendering to creativity.

Chapters & Highlights:

  • Overcoming Doubt & Pursuing Art: Early experiences and battling self-doubt.
  • Transitioning to Art: Leaving a successful career, returning to art later in life.
  • Art and Business Fusion: Balancing artistic prowess with business skills.
  • Selling Art & Community Building: Using email, social media, and nurturing community.
  • Spirituality & Creativity: Exploring spirituality's role in the creative process.
  • Embracing Uncertainty: Surrendering to uncertainty and its impact on creativity.
  • Finding Clarity in Moments: Being present and noticing life's signs.
  • Starting Small & Building Habits: Initiating creative journeys with minimal resources.
  • Facing Limiting Beliefs: Overcoming obstacles to make a living as an artist.
  • Surrendering for Creativity: Balancing surrender and actively creating.

Top 3 Things You'll Gain:

  1. Strategies to overcome self-doubt and leverage past experiences in art.
  2. Insights into blending business skills with artistic pursuits.
  3. Techniques to embrace uncertainty and maximize creative potential.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Academy of Intuition Medicine
  • Artists: Nick Milton, Andrew Faulkner, Michael Cutlip
  • Books: "Untethered Soul" by Michael Singer

Kate's Highlight Questions:

  • Introduction to Artistic Journey: Sharing experiences and battling self-doubt.
  • Key Strategies for Selling Art: Overcoming the discomfort of selling art.
  • Creative Surrender & Uncertainty: Embracing uncertainty and its creative impact.

This episode is a transformative journey through the intersections of art, business, spirituality, and surrendering to the creative process. Gain valuable insights into overcoming obstacles, embracing uncertainty, and igniting your artistic passion. Tune in to unlock your creative potential!

Ep. 57 - How Surrender Fuels Creativity: Navigating Art, Business, & Uncertainty with Bibby Gignilliat

 

FULL TRANSCRIPT available at KateShepherdCreative.com

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> 57 - How Surrender Fuels Creativity: Navigating Art, Business, & Uncertainty with Bibby Gignilliat Kate Shepherd 00:53:48 Join host Kate Shepherd in a transformative conversation with Bibby Gignilliat, visual artist, as she delves into her artistic journey, overcoming self-doubt, and leveraging childhood experiences in creative expression. Bibby reveals the shift from a thriving career to a life dedicated to art, emphasizing the fusion of business skills and artistic prowess in building a successful art practice. Gain insights into leveraging email, social media for art sales, and the profound impact of teaching and sharing knowledge. Bibby explores the intersection of spirituality and art, advocating for surrendering to uncertainty for unlocking creative potential. Top 3 Things You'll Gain: -Strategies to overcome self-doubt and leverage past experiences in art. -Insights into blending business skills with artistic pursuits. -Techniques to embrace uncertainty and maximize creative potential. Join host Kate Shepherd in a transformative conversation with Bibby Gignilliat, visual artist, as she delves into her artistic journey, overcoming self-doubt, and leveraging childhood experiences in creative expression. Bibby reveals the shift from a thriving career to a life dedicated to art, emphasizing the fusion of business skills and artistic prowess in building a successful art practice. Gain insights into leveraging email, social media for art sales, and the profound impact of teaching and sharing knowledge. Bibby explores the intersection of spirituality and art, advocating for surrendering to uncertainty for unlocking creative potential. Top 3 Things You'll Gain: -Strategies to overcome self-doubt and leverage past experiences in art. -Insights into blending business skills with artistic pursuits. -Techniques to embrace uncertainty and maximize creative potential. artistic journey, creative surrender, spirituality in art, surrender, unlocking creativity, podcast inspiration, embraceuncertainty, creative community, selling art strategies, activating creativity, overcoming creative blocks, spirituality, artandbusiness, artist, artist entrepreneur, emerging artists, spiritual growth, intuition, overcoming fears, finding your creative voice, overcoming self doubt, share your journey, awaken creative genius, spiritual path, spirituality in creativity, inspiration, soulful artistry, artbusinessblend, art community, creative wisdom, embracing uncertainty, art, artistic spirit, finding creativity, intuition in art, mindful creation, emerging artist, marketing art, starting over, creativity, creativejourney, artistic wisdom false full 57 60a4e899-2f87-42bb-9f76-110395810ef6 56 - Beth Suter: Lunar Alchemy: Cultivating opportunities for Growth with Intention with The New Moon Lunar Alchemy: Cultivating opportunities for Growth with Intention with The New Moon

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this insightful conversation, Kate Shepherd reunites with Beth, a watercolor artist and moon cycle coach, to delve into the profound influence of moon wisdom on intention-setting and navigating life's ups and downs. They explore the nuances of moon phases, their impact on energy, and emotional states. Beth underscores the significance of reflection, celebration, and rest synchronized with the rhythm of the moon's cycles. They also confront the contrast between societal expectations and our intrinsic nature. Beth shares simple and profound wisdom on crafting rituals and setting intentions for the new year by aligning with New Moon Energy 

SHOW NOTES

Welcome to the second part of this special two-part series dedicated to bringing closure to the old and welcoming the new. In the first part aired in December, Megan Sheldon guided us through ceremonial closure techniques for bidding farewell to the passing year and ushering in the new. Megan's expertise lies in creating personalized rituals and ceremonies, empowering transformational moments in our lives.

Now, in this sequel, we welcome back Beth Suter, a familiar face from Season One's Episode 11 of the Creative Genius Podcast. Beth, a watercolor artist and moon cycle coach, shares profound insights into harnessing the potent energy of moon cycles for intention setting and life navigation.

Beth's Expertise and Moon Cycle Wisdom:

Beth delves into the nuanced understanding of moon phases, linking them to reflection, celebration, and rest. Her depth of knowledge illuminates how each lunar phase corresponds to different aspects of life. She guides us on aligning with these cycles, creating rituals, and setting intentions for a fresh start every month.

Simplified Approach for Transformative Change:

Rather than overwhelming ourselves with an extensive list of resolutions, Beth simplifies the process by identifying one aspect of moon cycle energy that can yield substantial transformation. She crafts a feasible formula, tailored for each new moon, revealing the magic within the 13 to 24 cycles within a year.

Embracing Natural Cycles for Sustainable Growth:

Beth emphasizes the importance of honouring the natural cycles of rest, growth, and release, inherent within moon cycles. This episode is a powerful resource that listeners can revisit monthly, offering prompts, questions, and a structured routine around the new moon for transformational experiences.

The Compassion Within Moon Cycle Practices:

Central to Beth's teachings is the reminder that growth isn't the sole focus; it's equally vital to embrace rest and release. Moon cycle rituals serve as a reminder of when to channel vibrant energy and when to nurture introspection, providing a balanced approach to life's evolution.

Invitation to Transform:

Listeners are encouraged to embrace Beth's offering by committing to her new moon rituals monthly, an invitation to incorporate these practices into their lives for sustained growth and introspection.

Workshop Invitation

The next Activating Intuition & Creativity workshop is scheduled for January 25th. For patrons of the Colorful Community tier Patreon Membership, workshop admission is included. The support from patrons helps sustain the podcast, and Kate Shepherd is grateful for every contribution.

Parting Words:

As we embark on this journey of intentionality and transformation, remember to take care of yourself and have faith in the unfolding journey.

Key Discussions:

Reflecting on Personal Growth: Embracing the power of retrospection to release what no longer serves personal growth.

Moon Cycles and Intention Setting: Understanding the profound influence of various moon phases on directing energy and emotions toward specific intentions.

Aligning Practices with Moon Cycles: Embracing reflection, celebration, and the vital role of rest as harmonious practices in sync with the moon's rhythm.

Societal Expectations vs. Authenticity: Unveiling the disparity between societal pressures and the intrinsic essence, particularly prevalent during festive periods.

Rituals for the New Year: Insights into crafting meaningful rituals and intentions using upcoming moon cycles for a fresh start and sustainable progress.

Takeaways:

Moon cycles offer a potent tool for intention setting and navigating life's journey.
The diverse phases of the moon exert distinct influences on emotional states and personal energy.

Reflection, celebration, and deliberate rest serve as pivotal practices intertwined with the ebbs and flows of lunar cycles.

Crafting rituals and setting intentions in tandem with moon phases offer a gateway to renewed beginnings and continual advancement.

Things we Talk About

Beth's Insights on Moon Cycles: Understanding and harnessing the energy of lunar phases.
Power of Moon Energy: Delving into the phases' impact on emotional states and intentions.
Embracing Reflection and Celebration: Highlighting the importance of rest and honoring achievements.
Navigating Societal Expectations: Addressing the contrast between societal norms and authentic inclinations.
Crafting New Year Rituals: Insights into setting intentions aligned with forthcoming moon cycles.
Tapping into Lunar Cycles for Intentions: Strategies to release and progress through moon-aligned intentions.

Tune in for a transformative dialogue on syncing life's rhythms with the captivating cadence of moon cycles, fostering intentionality, and embracing authenticity in navigating life's journey.

Sign up for the Creative Genius Patreon Membership, Monthly LIVE WORKSHOPs, bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, guided meditations, and truly so much more. 

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> Fri, 5 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Beth Suter, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Lunar Alchemy: Cultivating opportunities for Growth with Intention with The New Moon

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this insightful conversation, Kate Shepherd reunites with Beth, a watercolor artist and moon cycle coach, to delve into the profound influence of moon wisdom on intention-setting and navigating life's ups and downs. They explore the nuances of moon phases, their impact on energy, and emotional states. Beth underscores the significance of reflection, celebration, and rest synchronized with the rhythm of the moon's cycles. They also confront the contrast between societal expectations and our intrinsic nature. Beth shares simple and profound wisdom on crafting rituals and setting intentions for the new year by aligning with New Moon Energy 

SHOW NOTES

Welcome to the second part of this special two-part series dedicated to bringing closure to the old and welcoming the new. In the first part aired in December, Megan Sheldon guided us through ceremonial closure techniques for bidding farewell to the passing year and ushering in the new. Megan's expertise lies in creating personalized rituals and ceremonies, empowering transformational moments in our lives.

Now, in this sequel, we welcome back Beth Suter, a familiar face from Season One's Episode 11 of the Creative Genius Podcast. Beth, a watercolor artist and moon cycle coach, shares profound insights into harnessing the potent energy of moon cycles for intention setting and life navigation.

Beth's Expertise and Moon Cycle Wisdom:

Beth delves into the nuanced understanding of moon phases, linking them to reflection, celebration, and rest. Her depth of knowledge illuminates how each lunar phase corresponds to different aspects of life. She guides us on aligning with these cycles, creating rituals, and setting intentions for a fresh start every month.

Simplified Approach for Transformative Change:

Rather than overwhelming ourselves with an extensive list of resolutions, Beth simplifies the process by identifying one aspect of moon cycle energy that can yield substantial transformation. She crafts a feasible formula, tailored for each new moon, revealing the magic within the 13 to 24 cycles within a year.

Embracing Natural Cycles for Sustainable Growth:

Beth emphasizes the importance of honouring the natural cycles of rest, growth, and release, inherent within moon cycles. This episode is a powerful resource that listeners can revisit monthly, offering prompts, questions, and a structured routine around the new moon for transformational experiences.

The Compassion Within Moon Cycle Practices:

Central to Beth's teachings is the reminder that growth isn't the sole focus; it's equally vital to embrace rest and release. Moon cycle rituals serve as a reminder of when to channel vibrant energy and when to nurture introspection, providing a balanced approach to life's evolution.

Invitation to Transform:

Listeners are encouraged to embrace Beth's offering by committing to her new moon rituals monthly, an invitation to incorporate these practices into their lives for sustained growth and introspection.

Workshop Invitation

The next Activating Intuition & Creativity workshop is scheduled for January 25th. For patrons of the Colorful Community tier Patreon Membership, workshop admission is included. The support from patrons helps sustain the podcast, and Kate Shepherd is grateful for every contribution.

Parting Words:

As we embark on this journey of intentionality and transformation, remember to take care of yourself and have faith in the unfolding journey.

Key Discussions:

Reflecting on Personal Growth: Embracing the power of retrospection to release what no longer serves personal growth.

Moon Cycles and Intention Setting: Understanding the profound influence of various moon phases on directing energy and emotions toward specific intentions.

Aligning Practices with Moon Cycles: Embracing reflection, celebration, and the vital role of rest as harmonious practices in sync with the moon's rhythm.

Societal Expectations vs. Authenticity: Unveiling the disparity between societal pressures and the intrinsic essence, particularly prevalent during festive periods.

Rituals for the New Year: Insights into crafting meaningful rituals and intentions using upcoming moon cycles for a fresh start and sustainable progress.

Takeaways:

Moon cycles offer a potent tool for intention setting and navigating life's journey.
The diverse phases of the moon exert distinct influences on emotional states and personal energy.

Reflection, celebration, and deliberate rest serve as pivotal practices intertwined with the ebbs and flows of lunar cycles.

Crafting rituals and setting intentions in tandem with moon phases offer a gateway to renewed beginnings and continual advancement.

Things we Talk About

Beth's Insights on Moon Cycles: Understanding and harnessing the energy of lunar phases.
Power of Moon Energy: Delving into the phases' impact on emotional states and intentions.
Embracing Reflection and Celebration: Highlighting the importance of rest and honoring achievements.
Navigating Societal Expectations: Addressing the contrast between societal norms and authentic inclinations.
Crafting New Year Rituals: Insights into setting intentions aligned with forthcoming moon cycles.
Tapping into Lunar Cycles for Intentions: Strategies to release and progress through moon-aligned intentions.

Tune in for a transformative dialogue on syncing life's rhythms with the captivating cadence of moon cycles, fostering intentionality, and embracing authenticity in navigating life's journey.

Sign up for the Creative Genius Patreon Membership, Monthly LIVE WORKSHOPs, bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, guided meditations, and truly so much more. 

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> 56 - Beth Suter: Lunar Alchemy: Cultivating opportunities for Growth with Intention with The New Moon Beth Suter, Kate Shepherd 00:54:28 In this insightful conversation, Kate Shepherd reunites with Beth, a watercolor artist and moon cycle coach, to delve into the profound influence of moon wisdom on intention-setting and navigating life's ups and downs. They explore the nuances of moon phases, their impact on energy, and emotional states. Beth underscores the significance of reflection, celebration, and rest synchronized with the rhythm of the moon's cycles. They also confront the contrast between societal expectations and our intrinsic nature. Beth shares simple and profound wisdom on crafting rituals and setting intentions for the new year by aligning with New Moon Energy In this insightful conversation, Kate Shepherd reunites with Beth, a watercolor artist and moon cycle coach, to delve into the profound influence of moon wisdom on intention-setting and navigating life's ups and downs. They explore the nuances of moon phases, their impact on energy, and emotional states. Beth underscores the significance of reflection, celebration, and rest synchronized with the rhythm of the moon's cycles. They also confront the contrast between societal expectations and our intrinsic nature. Beth shares simple and profound wisdom on crafting rituals and setting intentions for the new year by aligning with New Moon Energy meditation, inspirational, creative inspiration, new moon, spirituality, new moon energy, artist, manifestation, emerging artists, inspiringpodcast, mental wellness, awaken creative genius, rituals, spiritual path, moon cycle, spirituality in creativity, personal growth, creative genius, awaken artist, perfection, mental health, emerging artist, artistic inspiration, findingcreativity, creative mistakes, creativity, intention false full 56 88611f5b-f522-41a9-92c5-bed3ecb24ed1 55 -Megan Sheldon: Embracing Transformation: Crafting Year-End Rituals for a Purposeful New Year This is the first instalment of our very special 2 part series: Rituals for the Thresholds of Time: Practical Ways to Shape Your Year with Intent and Clarity

Part 1 (Ep. 55. Dec 22)  Embracing Endings: Reverence & Presence in Farewell focuses on how to harness the power of ritual to close out 2023.  In this conversation, Megan Sheldon and Kate Shepherd discuss the power of ritual and ceremony in closing the year and setting intentions for the new year. Megan offers practical ways to invite ritual into your life to integrate the past and move forward with clarity and openness. 

Part 2 (Ep. 56. Jan 5th)  Lunar Alchemy: Cultivating opportunities for Growth with Intention will be released in January. Moon Cycle Coach Beth Suter (episode 11) will guide us through a set of rituals we can turn into habits for aligning with the rhythms of the moon to grow in our lives with intention and clarity. 

Part 1: Embracing Endings: Reverence & Presence in Farewell

In this conversation, Megan Sheldon, Founder of Be Ceremonial, discusses the importance of ritual and ceremony in personal growth and reflection. She shares her journey to becoming a life cycle celebrant and the inspiration behind launching Be Ceremonial.

Megan emphasizes the potency of end-of-year rituals and the role they play in acknowledging and processing emotions. She encourages listeners to choose a word for the year and offers guidance on creating their own closing ceremony. Megan also highlights the community aspect of ritual and the power of coming together to share and witness each other's experiences.

In this conversation, Megan Sheldon and Kate Shepherd discuss the power of ritual and ceremony in closing the year and setting intentions for the new year. They explore the importance of personalized ceremonies and the role of ritual in fostering connection and vulnerability. They emphasize the significance of embracing the present moment and reflect on the past year to gain insights and choose words of guidance. 

Megan introduces the Be Ceremonial app, which offers a variety of rituals and ceremonies for different life events. They highlight the transformative potential of rituals and the importance of building a community of ceremony seekers. 

This episode is packed with specific information about how rituals make up ceremonies and how to create your own. She offers us four rituals each rooted in one of the four elements (Fire, Water, Air & Earth) and walks us through a ceremonies that are immensely supportive for navigating the complexities of time of year to help us with everything from how to simultaneously hold two polarities like grief and joy (Two-Sided Coin) to how to let go of specific difficult events from the past year (The Calendar Burn, and The Release Boat) 

She shares the beautiful ritual she does with her husband (that you could also do with a friend or sister) on the last day of each year that helps her both stay deeply connected with him and herself and her goals and dreams. 

She gives us a simple yet powerful prompt for something to reflect upon over the next couple of weeks to help us prepare to close out the year. 

She also provides us questions to contemplate now, in advance of our actual end of year rituals and ceremonies that will make them that much more potent. 

This episode is POWERFUL support for bringing more intention and presence into your life in a living, breathing way. I am not exaggerating when I say that this episode could change your entire life. 

Takeaways

  • Ritual and ceremony provide an opportunity to pause, reflect, and pay attention to the moments of change and transition in our lives.
  • Acknowledging and validating all emotions, including the difficult ones, is an important part of the ritual and ceremony process.
  • Choosing a word for the year can serve as a guiding intention and help shape our experiences and actions.
  • End-of-year rituals can involve releasing what no longer serves us, being present in the moment, and setting intentions for the future.
  • Rituals can be adapted and personalized to fit individual preferences and can involve elements such as fire, water, air, or earth. Setting intentions for the new year can be done through personalized ceremonies and rituals.
  • Rituals foster connection, vulnerability, and a deeper sense of community.
  • Reflecting on the past year helps gain insights and choose words of guidance.
  • The Be Ceremonial app offers a variety of rituals and ceremonies for different life events, providing ongoing guidance and support.

What We Talk About 

  • The Importance of Ceremony and Reflection
  • The Role of Ritual and Ceremony in Personal Growth
  • The Potency of End-of-Year Rituals
  • The Community Aspect of Ritual
  • How to Choose a Word for the Year
  • Guidance for Rituals to Close the Year
  • Setting Intentions for the New Year
  • Creating Personalized Ceremonies
  • The Transformative Potential of Rituals
  • Building a Community of Ceremony Seekers

 

Sign up for the Creative Genius Patreon Membership, Monthly LIVE WORKSHOPs, bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, guided meditations, and truly so much more. 

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius This is the first instalment of our very special 2 part series: Rituals for the Thresholds of Time: Practical Ways to Shape Your Year with Intent and Clarity

Part 1 (Ep. 55. Dec 22)  Embracing Endings: Reverence & Presence in Farewell focuses on how to harness the power of ritual to close out 2023.  In this conversation, Megan Sheldon and Kate Shepherd discuss the power of ritual and ceremony in closing the year and setting intentions for the new year. Megan offers practical ways to invite ritual into your life to integrate the past and move forward with clarity and openness. 

Part 2 (Ep. 56. Jan 5th)  Lunar Alchemy: Cultivating opportunities for Growth with Intention will be released in January. Moon Cycle Coach Beth Suter (episode 11) will guide us through a set of rituals we can turn into habits for aligning with the rhythms of the moon to grow in our lives with intention and clarity. 

Part 1: Embracing Endings: Reverence & Presence in Farewell

In this conversation, Megan Sheldon, Founder of Be Ceremonial, discusses the importance of ritual and ceremony in personal growth and reflection. She shares her journey to becoming a life cycle celebrant and the inspiration behind launching Be Ceremonial.

Megan emphasizes the potency of end-of-year rituals and the role they play in acknowledging and processing emotions. She encourages listeners to choose a word for the year and offers guidance on creating their own closing ceremony. Megan also highlights the community aspect of ritual and the power of coming together to share and witness each other's experiences.

In this conversation, Megan Sheldon and Kate Shepherd discuss the power of ritual and ceremony in closing the year and setting intentions for the new year. They explore the importance of personalized ceremonies and the role of ritual in fostering connection and vulnerability. They emphasize the significance of embracing the present moment and reflect on the past year to gain insights and choose words of guidance. 

Megan introduces the Be Ceremonial app, which offers a variety of rituals and ceremonies for different life events. They highlight the transformative potential of rituals and the importance of building a community of ceremony seekers. 

This episode is packed with specific information about how rituals make up ceremonies and how to create your own. She offers us four rituals each rooted in one of the four elements (Fire, Water, Air & Earth) and walks us through a ceremonies that are immensely supportive for navigating the complexities of time of year to help us with everything from how to simultaneously hold two polarities like grief and joy (Two-Sided Coin) to how to let go of specific difficult events from the past year (The Calendar Burn, and The Release Boat) 

She shares the beautiful ritual she does with her husband (that you could also do with a friend or sister) on the last day of each year that helps her both stay deeply connected with him and herself and her goals and dreams. 

She gives us a simple yet powerful prompt for something to reflect upon over the next couple of weeks to help us prepare to close out the year. 

She also provides us questions to contemplate now, in advance of our actual end of year rituals and ceremonies that will make them that much more potent. 

This episode is POWERFUL support for bringing more intention and presence into your life in a living, breathing way. I am not exaggerating when I say that this episode could change your entire life. 

Takeaways

  • Ritual and ceremony provide an opportunity to pause, reflect, and pay attention to the moments of change and transition in our lives.
  • Acknowledging and validating all emotions, including the difficult ones, is an important part of the ritual and ceremony process.
  • Choosing a word for the year can serve as a guiding intention and help shape our experiences and actions.
  • End-of-year rituals can involve releasing what no longer serves us, being present in the moment, and setting intentions for the future.
  • Rituals can be adapted and personalized to fit individual preferences and can involve elements such as fire, water, air, or earth. Setting intentions for the new year can be done through personalized ceremonies and rituals.
  • Rituals foster connection, vulnerability, and a deeper sense of community.
  • Reflecting on the past year helps gain insights and choose words of guidance.
  • The Be Ceremonial app offers a variety of rituals and ceremonies for different life events, providing ongoing guidance and support.

What We Talk About 

  • The Importance of Ceremony and Reflection
  • The Role of Ritual and Ceremony in Personal Growth
  • The Potency of End-of-Year Rituals
  • The Community Aspect of Ritual
  • How to Choose a Word for the Year
  • Guidance for Rituals to Close the Year
  • Setting Intentions for the New Year
  • Creating Personalized Ceremonies
  • The Transformative Potential of Rituals
  • Building a Community of Ceremony Seekers

 

Sign up for the Creative Genius Patreon Membership, Monthly LIVE WORKSHOPs, bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, guided meditations, and truly so much more. 

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> 55 -Megan Sheldon: Embracing Transformation: Crafting Year-End Rituals for a Purposeful New Year Kate Shepherd 00:50:54 Megan Sheldon, a ritual and ceremony expert, joins us for a deep dive into the significance and transformative power of year-end rituals for acknowledging emotions and shaping intentions for what is to come. We chat about the profound opportunity this time of year presents for bridging the past while embracing clarity and openness for the year ahead. Tapping into the elements of Earth, Fire, Water & Air, Megan brings us actionable steps and ideas for infusing ritual into our lives, elevating the ordinary into a magical realm. This episode provides practical guidance, tangible examples, and invaluable insights on how to craft your own personalized year end rituals and selecting a guiding word for the coming year. The episode highlights how to use rituals for reflection, emotional embrace, intention setting, and nurturing community through personalized ceremonies. Megan Sheldon, a ritual and ceremony expert, joins us for a deep dive into the significance and transformative power of year-end rituals for acknowledging emotions and shaping intentions for what is to come. We chat about the profound opportunity this time of year presents for bridging the past while embracing clarity and openness for the year ahead. Tapping into the elements of Earth, Fire, Water & Air, Megan brings us actionable steps and ideas for infusing ritual into our lives, elevating the ordinary into a magical realm. This episode provides practical guidance, tangible examples, and invaluable insights on how to craft your own personalized year end rituals and selecting a guiding word for the coming year. The episode highlights how to use rituals for reflection, emotional embrace, intention setting, and nurturing community through personalized ceremonies. false full 55 11eb04b7-81ba-4f25-b647-2ea455656b0d Genius Moments 15 - Permission to Fall Apart The other day, I took Maggie, my sweet rescue pup, for our usual stroll in the nearby forest. The trails were their usual brand of magical, the fog lending an ethereal touch to the day.

As I meandered through my cherished trails, surrounded by trees with moss dripping from their dewy branches, and the gentle symphony of the nearby river, I had a moment of profound appreciation. This place has become my sanctuary, where I can simply exist and revel in the splendor of nature.

Lately, I've found myself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions. The daily routines, the holiday rush, and the weight of global events have left me feeling a bit overwhelmed.

Yesterday's walk was particularly poignant. The rain mirrored my emotions, pouring down as I wrestled with feelings of frustration and a sense of being lost amidst the holiday chaos and maybe even life itself. 

As the the rain kept falling, the trees kept treeing. The dog kept running. And I without having to really think about it, kept putting one foot in front of the other. I realized, it's okay to have days when everything feels a bit out of sync. So right there, in the midst of all these ordinary miracles; mushrooms growing underfoot, the ancient, stoic trees effortlessly sustaining all our lives, and the relentless rushing of water (how does the river always seem to know exactly where it is going? And with such purpose?) I allowed myself to have a good cry amidst it all. I let it all out. And not surprisingly, it did. It served as a gentle reminder that none of us have it all together, no matter how it might seem on the surface.

The other night, I had this dream about meeting Ellen DeGeneres. When I sat with it I was able to decode a pretty beautiful message from this dream. I talk about it inside this episode. Have a listen when you have 15 mins. (And if you know Ellen, please send her a note that I would love to talk to her on Creative Genius!) 

There's an incredible two-part series—starting on December 22  - the first one is about closing out the year with meaningful rituals and intentions, with another one two weeks later with invaluable insights for making 2024 a stellar year. Make sure you are tuned in for those. 

And if you hadn't heard, I'm hosting a special event on January 1st called "Liminal Lights." It's all about bidding adieu to 2023's baggage and setting intentions for the new year. I have a strong feeling it's going to be an incredibly powerful experience. Sign up below. 

I want to remind you that it's perfectly fine not to have everything figured out. Life's journey is messy, but within that chaos lies a beautiful path of growth and discovery. We're all navigating this journey together, embracing the twists and turns as best we can.

Take good care of yourself, and let's catch up soon. Sending you loads of positive energy your way!

xoxo

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius The other day, I took Maggie, my sweet rescue pup, for our usual stroll in the nearby forest. The trails were their usual brand of magical, the fog lending an ethereal touch to the day.

As I meandered through my cherished trails, surrounded by trees with moss dripping from their dewy branches, and the gentle symphony of the nearby river, I had a moment of profound appreciation. This place has become my sanctuary, where I can simply exist and revel in the splendor of nature.

Lately, I've found myself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions. The daily routines, the holiday rush, and the weight of global events have left me feeling a bit overwhelmed.

Yesterday's walk was particularly poignant. The rain mirrored my emotions, pouring down as I wrestled with feelings of frustration and a sense of being lost amidst the holiday chaos and maybe even life itself. 

As the the rain kept falling, the trees kept treeing. The dog kept running. And I without having to really think about it, kept putting one foot in front of the other. I realized, it's okay to have days when everything feels a bit out of sync. So right there, in the midst of all these ordinary miracles; mushrooms growing underfoot, the ancient, stoic trees effortlessly sustaining all our lives, and the relentless rushing of water (how does the river always seem to know exactly where it is going? And with such purpose?) I allowed myself to have a good cry amidst it all. I let it all out. And not surprisingly, it did. It served as a gentle reminder that none of us have it all together, no matter how it might seem on the surface.

The other night, I had this dream about meeting Ellen DeGeneres. When I sat with it I was able to decode a pretty beautiful message from this dream. I talk about it inside this episode. Have a listen when you have 15 mins. (And if you know Ellen, please send her a note that I would love to talk to her on Creative Genius!) 

There's an incredible two-part series—starting on December 22  - the first one is about closing out the year with meaningful rituals and intentions, with another one two weeks later with invaluable insights for making 2024 a stellar year. Make sure you are tuned in for those. 

And if you hadn't heard, I'm hosting a special event on January 1st called "Liminal Lights." It's all about bidding adieu to 2023's baggage and setting intentions for the new year. I have a strong feeling it's going to be an incredibly powerful experience. Sign up below. 

I want to remind you that it's perfectly fine not to have everything figured out. Life's journey is messy, but within that chaos lies a beautiful path of growth and discovery. We're all navigating this journey together, embracing the twists and turns as best we can.

Take good care of yourself, and let's catch up soon. Sending you loads of positive energy your way!

xoxo

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> Genius Moments 15 - Permission to Fall Apart Kate Shepherd 00:14:17 A mini episode featuring a vulnerable share from host Kate Shepherd about falling apart, and coming together, how it's perfectly fine not to have everything figured out. A mini episode featuring a vulnerable share from host Kate Shepherd about falling apart, and coming together, how it's perfectly fine not to have everything figured out. anxiety, meditation, mindfulness, spiritual growth, intuition, community, lonliness, becoming creative, finding creativity, support, mental health, creativity false bonus 5438439d-68d4-47f8-9cd9-fe5f8556fa29 54 - Andrew Faulkner - Crafting Continuity: A Guide to Deeper Connection with Creativity & Self ​​In this episode we explore the transformative power of reconnecting with intuition, unlocking the secrets to artistic mastery through connecting with your inner child, and the profound impact of bravely following one's artistic impulses. 

Artist Andrew Faulkner candidly shares his journey—from the creative doubts that plagued him even when his work was being published in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times & The Washington Post to embracing the profound magic of honest, childlike expression in his artwork. This conversation offers practical wisdom on navigating creative blocks, embracing continuity in your work, and understanding the true essence of intuition beyond stereotypes and promises to reignite your passion for creativity and your sense of what is possible. 
 

The Artist's Journey: Doubts and Discoveries
Andrew's artistic journey was been marked by uncertainties despite prestigious publications. His transition from graphic design to where he is now as an acclaimed painter hints at the profound transformations possible when we heed the call of our creative intuition.

Discipline, Continuity, and Deeper Resonance
We delved into the significance of discipline and crafting work with continuity for a more profound connection with our audience. Andrew's insights on creating a cohesive narrative in our artwork are inspiring food for thought. 


Unveiling Intuition: Beyond Stereotypes
In our conversation we challenge stereotypes surrounding intuition, emphasizing its role in artistic processes and have an honest conversation about what intuition IS and IS NOT. Andrew's perspective on understanding and cultivating intuition beyond conventional notions provides a refreshing take on creative inspiration and I think will really inspire you. 

Embracing Creative Practices: Overcoming Blocks and Fears
From integrating digital tools to facing creative blocks and overcoming fears, Andrew's experiences offer practical advice for artists navigating the challenges of the creative process.

Balancing Mastery and Childlike Expression

A fascinating exploration unfolded around balancing artistic mastery with the honest, childlike expression that infuses magic into artwork. Andrew's insights shed light on the delicate interplay between skill and authenticity in creative endeavors.

Community, Inspiration, and Environmental Influences

The importance of community, sharing trade secrets, and finding inspiration from environmental influences, particularly the vibrant landscapes of Northern California, emerged as pivotal themes.

A Call to Reconnect with Creativity

As the episode draws to a close, it leaves a resonating message about the role of creativity in personal fulfillment and societal well-being. Andrew Faulkner's journey serves as an inspiring reminder to heed the whispers of creativity and embrace its transformative potential.

Sign up for the Creative Genius Patreon Membership, Monthly LIVE WORKSHOPs, bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, guided meditations, and truly so much more. 

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> Fri, 8 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius ​​In this episode we explore the transformative power of reconnecting with intuition, unlocking the secrets to artistic mastery through connecting with your inner child, and the profound impact of bravely following one's artistic impulses. 

Artist Andrew Faulkner candidly shares his journey—from the creative doubts that plagued him even when his work was being published in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times & The Washington Post to embracing the profound magic of honest, childlike expression in his artwork. This conversation offers practical wisdom on navigating creative blocks, embracing continuity in your work, and understanding the true essence of intuition beyond stereotypes and promises to reignite your passion for creativity and your sense of what is possible. 
 

The Artist's Journey: Doubts and Discoveries
Andrew's artistic journey was been marked by uncertainties despite prestigious publications. His transition from graphic design to where he is now as an acclaimed painter hints at the profound transformations possible when we heed the call of our creative intuition.

Discipline, Continuity, and Deeper Resonance
We delved into the significance of discipline and crafting work with continuity for a more profound connection with our audience. Andrew's insights on creating a cohesive narrative in our artwork are inspiring food for thought. 


Unveiling Intuition: Beyond Stereotypes
In our conversation we challenge stereotypes surrounding intuition, emphasizing its role in artistic processes and have an honest conversation about what intuition IS and IS NOT. Andrew's perspective on understanding and cultivating intuition beyond conventional notions provides a refreshing take on creative inspiration and I think will really inspire you. 

Embracing Creative Practices: Overcoming Blocks and Fears
From integrating digital tools to facing creative blocks and overcoming fears, Andrew's experiences offer practical advice for artists navigating the challenges of the creative process.

Balancing Mastery and Childlike Expression

A fascinating exploration unfolded around balancing artistic mastery with the honest, childlike expression that infuses magic into artwork. Andrew's insights shed light on the delicate interplay between skill and authenticity in creative endeavors.

Community, Inspiration, and Environmental Influences

The importance of community, sharing trade secrets, and finding inspiration from environmental influences, particularly the vibrant landscapes of Northern California, emerged as pivotal themes.

A Call to Reconnect with Creativity

As the episode draws to a close, it leaves a resonating message about the role of creativity in personal fulfillment and societal well-being. Andrew Faulkner's journey serves as an inspiring reminder to heed the whispers of creativity and embrace its transformative potential.

Sign up for the Creative Genius Patreon Membership, Monthly LIVE WORKSHOPs, bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, guided meditations, and truly so much more. 

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> 54 - Andrew Faulkner - Crafting Continuity: A Guide to Deeper Connection with Creativity & Self Kate Shepherd 00:54:01 ​​In this episode we explore the transformative power of reconnecting with intuition, unlocking the secrets to artistic mastery through connecting with your inner child, and the profound impact of bravely following one's artistic impulses. Artist Andrew Faulkner candidly shares his journey—from the creative doubts that plagued him even when his work was being published in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times & The Washington Post to embracing the profound magic of honest, childlike expression in his artwork. This conversation offers practical wisdom on navigating creative blocks, embracing continuity in your work, and understanding the true essence of intuition beyond stereotypes and promises to reignite your passion for creativity and your sense of what is possible. ​​In this episode we explore the transformative power of reconnecting with intuition, unlocking the secrets to artistic mastery through connecting with your inner child, and the profound impact of bravely following one's artistic impulses. Artist Andrew Faulkner candidly shares his journey—from the creative doubts that plagued him even when his work was being published in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times & The Washington Post to embracing the profound magic of honest, childlike expression in his artwork. This conversation offers practical wisdom on navigating creative blocks, embracing continuity in your work, and understanding the true essence of intuition beyond stereotypes and promises to reignite your passion for creativity and your sense of what is possible. following your path, abstract art, living the dream, spirituality, artist, finding yourself, self help, inner child, intuition, personal growth journey, limiting beliefs, personal growth, graphic design, becoming intuitive, painter, abstract landscape, finding creativity, colorist, creativity, self care false full 54 67e079d0-827b-4823-b9cf-4f34c84f3ed8 GENIUS MOMENTS - Unlock Your Brilliance: Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs This mini episode addresses the  formidable force of limiting beliefs and their impact on personal growth and self-expression. Creative Genius Podcast Host Kate Shepherd candidly shares  her own lifelong struggle with some of these beliefs, how she's performed acrobatics to keep herself small and held back her own innate brilliance. And the ongoing yearning to embrace and express her true self. 

Kate shares how she gradually dismantled these limiting beliefs, taking courageous steps like applying for jobs she felt unworthy of and vulnerably sharing her art with the world. These actions led to transformative outcomes, from life-changing jobs to resonating deeply with audiences through her art.

The pivotal moment when Kate courageously identified as an artist revealed the power society’s perceptions had in deterring her from fully embracing her artistic identity, despite it being a part of her since childhood.

Reflecting on the societal conditioning around declaring one's true self, Kate contemplates the impact of the stories we tell ourselves and their connection to our identities and societal responses. She shares her ambition for the Creative Genius Podcast, aiming to empower others to embrace their creativity and spark a movement of self-expression.

INSIDE THIS EPISODE

The Power of Limiting Beliefs: Kate’s personal journey of navigating and chipping away at these beliefs that hindered her from embracing her true identity as an artist.

Challenging Societal Norms: The impact of societal expectations and conditioning on self-expression and the fear of being perceived as arrogant or unacceptable when embracing one's true self.

Empowering Creativity: Kate’s vision for the Creative Genius Podcast and her transformative workshops centered around activating intuition and creativity.

Invitation to Break Free: Encouraging listeners to challenge their own limiting beliefs, contemplate the stories they tell themselves, and embrace their truest selves as a way of serving both themselves and the world.

This episode serves as a compelling reminder of the power of authenticity and self-discovery. Kate’s journey highlights the transformative potential of breaking free from limiting beliefs, inviting listeners to embark on their own journeys toward embracing their true brilliance.

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> Fri, 1 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius This mini episode addresses the  formidable force of limiting beliefs and their impact on personal growth and self-expression. Creative Genius Podcast Host Kate Shepherd candidly shares  her own lifelong struggle with some of these beliefs, how she's performed acrobatics to keep herself small and held back her own innate brilliance. And the ongoing yearning to embrace and express her true self. 

Kate shares how she gradually dismantled these limiting beliefs, taking courageous steps like applying for jobs she felt unworthy of and vulnerably sharing her art with the world. These actions led to transformative outcomes, from life-changing jobs to resonating deeply with audiences through her art.

The pivotal moment when Kate courageously identified as an artist revealed the power society’s perceptions had in deterring her from fully embracing her artistic identity, despite it being a part of her since childhood.

Reflecting on the societal conditioning around declaring one's true self, Kate contemplates the impact of the stories we tell ourselves and their connection to our identities and societal responses. She shares her ambition for the Creative Genius Podcast, aiming to empower others to embrace their creativity and spark a movement of self-expression.

INSIDE THIS EPISODE

The Power of Limiting Beliefs: Kate’s personal journey of navigating and chipping away at these beliefs that hindered her from embracing her true identity as an artist.

Challenging Societal Norms: The impact of societal expectations and conditioning on self-expression and the fear of being perceived as arrogant or unacceptable when embracing one's true self.

Empowering Creativity: Kate’s vision for the Creative Genius Podcast and her transformative workshops centered around activating intuition and creativity.

Invitation to Break Free: Encouraging listeners to challenge their own limiting beliefs, contemplate the stories they tell themselves, and embrace their truest selves as a way of serving both themselves and the world.

This episode serves as a compelling reminder of the power of authenticity and self-discovery. Kate’s journey highlights the transformative potential of breaking free from limiting beliefs, inviting listeners to embark on their own journeys toward embracing their true brilliance.

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> GENIUS MOMENTS - Unlock Your Brilliance: Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs Kate Shepherd 00:17:33 This mini episode addresses the formidable force of limiting beliefs and their impact on personal growth and self-expression. Creative Genius Podcast Host Kate Shepherd candidly shares her own lifelong struggle with some of these beliefs, how she's performed acrobatics to keep herself small and held back her own innate brilliance. And the ongoing yearning to embrace and express her true self. This mini episode addresses the formidable force of limiting beliefs and their impact on personal growth and self-expression. Creative Genius Podcast Host Kate Shepherd candidly shares her own lifelong struggle with some of these beliefs, how she's performed acrobatics to keep herself small and held back her own innate brilliance. And the ongoing yearning to embrace and express her true self. activating creativity, activating intuition, freedom, self help, empowering creativity, limiting beliefs, societal norms, personal growth, self-discovery, creativity false bonus 79491069-4730-4f3d-9c95-6db5e587a72f 53 - Megan Sheldon - Be Ceremonial: The Creative Alchemy of Rituals SUMMARY 

Megan Sheldon, a seasoned End of Life Doula, Celebrant, and Cultural Mythologist, guides us through the profound significance of rituals and ceremonies in acknowledging life's transitions, especially during moments of loss and change. With her background and expertise, Megan shares insights into the transformative potential of these practices, offering tools and frameworks for creating personalized rituals. She emphasizes their role in processing emotions like anger and grief, discussing their historical absence in modern society and how they were once fundamental in ancient cultures. Megan's personal experiences, including recurrent pregnancy losses and the loss of a loved one, fuelled her passion for empowering others through rituals, showcased by a poignant story of creating a meaningful ritual for her father's dying friend. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how rituals serve as powerful tools for emotional healing and understanding in life's most challenging moments.

EPISODE NOTES 

In this episode, Megan Sheldon, End of Life Doula, Celebrant, Cultural Mythologist and Founder of BE Ceremonial, an organization that supports people through grief and loss through bespoke rituals and ceremonies, takes us on a journey into the transformative potential of rituals and ceremonies. Megan,  who has her Masters in Cultural Mythology, has helped thousands of individuals connect with their inner creative instincts to craft meaningful experiences by activating the power of ritual and ceremony to acknowledge life's moments, particularly amidst loss or change. 

Throughout the episode, Megan answers thought-provoking questions that unravel the essence and importance of rituals and ceremonies, delving into the mechanics of their magic, empowering listeners to explore and incorporate rituals into their lives.

Megan shares her framework of creating ceremonies (her 1-5 ingredients), tools for building personalized rituals, examples of rituals resolving past traumas, to the societal absence of rituals surrounding significant life events like death and miscarriages. She delves into the lost connection to creativity, exploring how rituals and ceremonies were once integral to ancient cultures but have been largely excluded from modern Western society. Megan shares her perspective on rituals as a means to process emotions, addressing anger, grief, and other overlooked feelings, emphasizing their role in guiding us through life's emotional landscapes. She enlightens listeners on the mechanics of ritual magic and provides guidance for individuals seeking to incorporate rituals into their lives.

She opens up about how her own recurrent pregnancy losses and the loss of a close family member led her to turn to ceremony and ritual to make sense of and heal from those losses, and how that sparked a passion in her to empowering others to tap into the power of rituals as a means of authentically expressing and navigating complex feelings. 

And she shares a deeply touching story about creating a ritual for her father's dying friend, a story that had me in tears. 


Throughout the episode, Megan touches on various aspects, from the framework of creating ceremonies (her 1-5 ingredients), tools for building personalized rituals, examples of rituals resolving past traumas, to the societal absence of rituals surrounding significant life events like death and miscarriages. She delves into the lost connection to creativity, exploring how rituals and ceremonies were once integral to ancient cultures but have been largely excluded from modern Western society. Megan shares her perspective on rituals as a means to process emotions, addressing anger, grief, and other overlooked feelings, emphasizing their role in guiding us through life's emotional landscapes. She enlightens listeners on the mechanics of ritual magic and provides guidance for individuals seeking to incorporate rituals into their lives.

 

What we Talk About

-Understanding and practice of rituals and ceremonies.

-The mechanics of rituals and their potency in guiding individuals through difficult emotional landscapes

-Megan’s 1-5 ingredients and a list of tools she uses to empower individuals in building personalized and impactful rituals.

-How you can begin to invite ritual and ceremony into your life

-Societal pressure to pursue constant happiness, leading to the neglect of negative emotions and how rituals can help us learn to sit with the uncomfortable 

-Examples of transformative rituals designed by Megan, that have supported people to resolve traumatic experiences from their past.

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius SUMMARY 

Megan Sheldon, a seasoned End of Life Doula, Celebrant, and Cultural Mythologist, guides us through the profound significance of rituals and ceremonies in acknowledging life's transitions, especially during moments of loss and change. With her background and expertise, Megan shares insights into the transformative potential of these practices, offering tools and frameworks for creating personalized rituals. She emphasizes their role in processing emotions like anger and grief, discussing their historical absence in modern society and how they were once fundamental in ancient cultures. Megan's personal experiences, including recurrent pregnancy losses and the loss of a loved one, fuelled her passion for empowering others through rituals, showcased by a poignant story of creating a meaningful ritual for her father's dying friend. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how rituals serve as powerful tools for emotional healing and understanding in life's most challenging moments.

EPISODE NOTES 

In this episode, Megan Sheldon, End of Life Doula, Celebrant, Cultural Mythologist and Founder of BE Ceremonial, an organization that supports people through grief and loss through bespoke rituals and ceremonies, takes us on a journey into the transformative potential of rituals and ceremonies. Megan,  who has her Masters in Cultural Mythology, has helped thousands of individuals connect with their inner creative instincts to craft meaningful experiences by activating the power of ritual and ceremony to acknowledge life's moments, particularly amidst loss or change. 

Throughout the episode, Megan answers thought-provoking questions that unravel the essence and importance of rituals and ceremonies, delving into the mechanics of their magic, empowering listeners to explore and incorporate rituals into their lives.

Megan shares her framework of creating ceremonies (her 1-5 ingredients), tools for building personalized rituals, examples of rituals resolving past traumas, to the societal absence of rituals surrounding significant life events like death and miscarriages. She delves into the lost connection to creativity, exploring how rituals and ceremonies were once integral to ancient cultures but have been largely excluded from modern Western society. Megan shares her perspective on rituals as a means to process emotions, addressing anger, grief, and other overlooked feelings, emphasizing their role in guiding us through life's emotional landscapes. She enlightens listeners on the mechanics of ritual magic and provides guidance for individuals seeking to incorporate rituals into their lives.

She opens up about how her own recurrent pregnancy losses and the loss of a close family member led her to turn to ceremony and ritual to make sense of and heal from those losses, and how that sparked a passion in her to empowering others to tap into the power of rituals as a means of authentically expressing and navigating complex feelings. 

And she shares a deeply touching story about creating a ritual for her father's dying friend, a story that had me in tears. 


Throughout the episode, Megan touches on various aspects, from the framework of creating ceremonies (her 1-5 ingredients), tools for building personalized rituals, examples of rituals resolving past traumas, to the societal absence of rituals surrounding significant life events like death and miscarriages. She delves into the lost connection to creativity, exploring how rituals and ceremonies were once integral to ancient cultures but have been largely excluded from modern Western society. Megan shares her perspective on rituals as a means to process emotions, addressing anger, grief, and other overlooked feelings, emphasizing their role in guiding us through life's emotional landscapes. She enlightens listeners on the mechanics of ritual magic and provides guidance for individuals seeking to incorporate rituals into their lives.

 

What we Talk About

-Understanding and practice of rituals and ceremonies.

-The mechanics of rituals and their potency in guiding individuals through difficult emotional landscapes

-Megan’s 1-5 ingredients and a list of tools she uses to empower individuals in building personalized and impactful rituals.

-How you can begin to invite ritual and ceremony into your life

-Societal pressure to pursue constant happiness, leading to the neglect of negative emotions and how rituals can help us learn to sit with the uncomfortable 

-Examples of transformative rituals designed by Megan, that have supported people to resolve traumatic experiences from their past.

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> 53 - Megan Sheldon - Be Ceremonial: The Creative Alchemy of Rituals Kate Shepherd 01:08:29 Megan Sheldon, a seasoned End of Life Doula, Celebrant, and Cultural Mythologist, guides us through the profound significance of rituals and ceremonies in acknowledging life's transitions, especially during moments of loss and change. With her background and expertise, Megan shares insights into the transformative potential of these practices, offering tools and frameworks for creating personalized rituals. She emphasizes their role in processing emotions like anger and grief, discussing their historical absence in modern society and how they were once fundamental in ancient cultures. Megan's personal experiences, including recurrent pregnancy losses and the loss of a loved one, fueled her passion for empowering others through rituals, showcased by a poignant story of creating a meaningful ritual for her father's dying friend. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how rituals serve as powerful tools for emotional healing and understanding in life's most challenging moments. Megan Sheldon, a seasoned End of Life Doula, Celebrant, and Cultural Mythologist, guides us through the profound significance of rituals and ceremonies in acknowledging life's transitions, especially during moments of loss and change. With her background and expertise, Megan shares insights into the transformative potential of these practices, offering tools and frameworks for creating personalized rituals. She emphasizes their role in processing emotions like anger and grief, discussing their historical absence in modern society and how they were once fundamental in ancient cultures. Megan's personal experiences, including recurrent pregnancy losses and the loss of a loved one, fueled her passion for empowering others through rituals, showcased by a poignant story of creating a meaningful ritual for her father's dying friend. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how rituals serve as powerful tools for emotional healing and understanding in life's most challenging moments. childless, storytelling, death, celebrant, parenting, end of life doula, dying, be ceremonial, spirituality, ritual, powerful apps, cultural mythology, growth, happiness, finding yourself, loss, difficulty, doula, female entrepreneur, celebration of life, religion, therapy, mythos, motherless, alchemy, mythology, pregnancy loss, self discovery, sadness, loss of a parent, emotional healing, funeral, becoming creative, miscarriage, transformation, finding creativity, ceremony, culture, grief, creativity, logos false full 53 50ddd624-a248-4111-b1f4-187d0b3d5705 52 - Mary Ann Stancel - Healing Trauma, Self-Discovery, & Creative Awakening EPISODE SUMMARY

In this thought-provoking episode, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the complex and often elusive concept of our true selves. Kate and her guest Mary Ann Stancel an energy practitioner and meditation guide from Seattle delve into the notion of how we create the world around us, the personalities we embody, and the roles we play in our lives, including our jobs, families, and communities.

We question whether there's more to our existence and whether our purpose runs deeper than the roles we've adopted. The conversation touches on the inner knowing that something may be off, even if we lack the words to express it. For those who feel they've built a life but are uncertain about their authentic selves, the episode unravels the process of returning to our core identity, guided by curiosity and self-exploration.

Mary Ann gives us practical, accessible ways to engage in powerful practices like meditation to disconnect from the distractions of modern life and connect with something much deeper and more fulfilling. 

Mary Ann offers us a spontaneous, guided meditation right inside this episode that listeners can keep coming back to! This has been added to the growing library of content on the Creative Genius Patreon. (sign up to access so many wonderful resources for sparking your creativity) 

What We Talk About:

The Journey of Self-Discovery: We explore the concept of understanding who we truly are and the process of peeling away the layers of constructed identities.

Role of Curiosity: Curiosity as a vital force in the journey of self-discovery. We discuss the importance of inquisitiveness in understanding our authentic selves.

Simplifying Self-Discovery:  We reflect on how to trust our instincts and make choices based on what genuinely feels right.

Meditation and Mindfulness: Mary Ann highlights the role of meditation and mindfulness in the journey of self-discovery and offers us a spontaneous, channeled meditation meditation right inside the episode introducing listeners to a powerful technique for moving trapped energy and enhancing their healing capacity! (the meditation has been added to the growing library of content on the Creative Genius Patreon)   

Trusting Our Inner Voice: We delve into the challenges of trusting our inner voice, especially for those who've faced adversity. The conversation explores methods to untangle limiting beliefs and open up to a different perspective on life.

Unconditional Love and Trust: Mary Ann emphasizes the importance of unconditional love and self-trust, encouraging us to believe in our inner power and embrace the magic and love that life has to offer.

Ritual for Self-Empowerment: Mary Ann shares her simple yet power ritual for calling back personal power at the end of the day offering listeners a practical way to reclaim inner strength.

Join us in this illuminating exploration of self-discovery, meditation, and the path to trusting your true self. Discover the magic within you and learn to embrace your unique journey with unconditional love and trust in yourself.

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius EPISODE SUMMARY

In this thought-provoking episode, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the complex and often elusive concept of our true selves. Kate and her guest Mary Ann Stancel an energy practitioner and meditation guide from Seattle delve into the notion of how we create the world around us, the personalities we embody, and the roles we play in our lives, including our jobs, families, and communities.

We question whether there's more to our existence and whether our purpose runs deeper than the roles we've adopted. The conversation touches on the inner knowing that something may be off, even if we lack the words to express it. For those who feel they've built a life but are uncertain about their authentic selves, the episode unravels the process of returning to our core identity, guided by curiosity and self-exploration.

Mary Ann gives us practical, accessible ways to engage in powerful practices like meditation to disconnect from the distractions of modern life and connect with something much deeper and more fulfilling. 

Mary Ann offers us a spontaneous, guided meditation right inside this episode that listeners can keep coming back to! This has been added to the growing library of content on the Creative Genius Patreon. (sign up to access so many wonderful resources for sparking your creativity) 

What We Talk About:

The Journey of Self-Discovery: We explore the concept of understanding who we truly are and the process of peeling away the layers of constructed identities.

Role of Curiosity: Curiosity as a vital force in the journey of self-discovery. We discuss the importance of inquisitiveness in understanding our authentic selves.

Simplifying Self-Discovery:  We reflect on how to trust our instincts and make choices based on what genuinely feels right.

Meditation and Mindfulness: Mary Ann highlights the role of meditation and mindfulness in the journey of self-discovery and offers us a spontaneous, channeled meditation meditation right inside the episode introducing listeners to a powerful technique for moving trapped energy and enhancing their healing capacity! (the meditation has been added to the growing library of content on the Creative Genius Patreon)   

Trusting Our Inner Voice: We delve into the challenges of trusting our inner voice, especially for those who've faced adversity. The conversation explores methods to untangle limiting beliefs and open up to a different perspective on life.

Unconditional Love and Trust: Mary Ann emphasizes the importance of unconditional love and self-trust, encouraging us to believe in our inner power and embrace the magic and love that life has to offer.

Ritual for Self-Empowerment: Mary Ann shares her simple yet power ritual for calling back personal power at the end of the day offering listeners a practical way to reclaim inner strength.

Join us in this illuminating exploration of self-discovery, meditation, and the path to trusting your true self. Discover the magic within you and learn to embrace your unique journey with unconditional love and trust in yourself.

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> 52 - Mary Ann Stancel - Healing Trauma, Self-Discovery, & Creative Awakening Kate Shepherd 00:59:10 In this thought-provoking episode, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the complex and often elusive concept of our true selves. Kate and her guest Mary Ann Stancel an energy practitioner and meditation guide from Seattle delve into the notion of how we create the world around us, the personalities we embody, and the roles we play in our lives, including our jobs, families, and communities. In this thought-provoking episode, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the complex and often elusive concept of our true selves. Kate and her guest Mary Ann Stancel an energy practitioner and meditation guide from Seattle delve into the notion of how we create the world around us, the personalities we embody, and the roles we play in our lives, including our jobs, families, and communities. becoming an artist, meditation, self love, genius, seattle, spirituality, energy practitioner, artist, nurse practitioner, unlearning, mindfulness, channeled meditation, love, internal growth, intuition, relationship to self, female entrepreneur, healing, guidee, new age, guided meditation, energy healing, new life, healing trauma, self discovery, creative genius, healing journey, self awareness, nursing, becoming creative, finding creativity, creative, unconditional love, starting over, creativity, julia cameron false full 52 aa4396d5-e34b-43e8-a4db-38bc7e8b9042 Genius Moments #13 - Life Lessons from Spiders & Children: Meeting Change with Courage & Excitement The chat between 11 year old Cosmo and his mum Kate Shepherd host of The Creative Genius Podcast highlights the spider's ability to venture into the unknown by climbing to the top of a tree, building a floating web, and letting the wind carry it to a new destination. This serves as a metaphor for human life -  we can all choose to be willing to leave our comfort zones when we feel unfulfilled or in need of change and may very well be rewarded with more than we might imagine. 

The wisdom drawn from this conversation emphasizes the importance of being brave and open to new experiences, just as the spider is excited rather than scared to see what comes next. It encourages people to trust that taking a leap into the unknown may lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Nature's wisdom, as observed through the spider's behavior, serves as an inspiration for people to be more like children and embrace change with excitement and courage.

Sign up for the Creative Genius Patreon Membership, Monthly LIVE WORKSHOPs, bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, guided meditations, and truly so much more. 

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> Sun, 5 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius The chat between 11 year old Cosmo and his mum Kate Shepherd host of The Creative Genius Podcast highlights the spider's ability to venture into the unknown by climbing to the top of a tree, building a floating web, and letting the wind carry it to a new destination. This serves as a metaphor for human life -  we can all choose to be willing to leave our comfort zones when we feel unfulfilled or in need of change and may very well be rewarded with more than we might imagine. 

The wisdom drawn from this conversation emphasizes the importance of being brave and open to new experiences, just as the spider is excited rather than scared to see what comes next. It encourages people to trust that taking a leap into the unknown may lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Nature's wisdom, as observed through the spider's behavior, serves as an inspiration for people to be more like children and embrace change with excitement and courage.

Sign up for the Creative Genius Patreon Membership, Monthly LIVE WORKSHOPs, bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, guided meditations, and truly so much more. 

About Kate Shepherd

Kate Shepherd, Founder of Morning Moon Nature Jewelry and Creative Genius Inc., is a celebrated artist and podcast host, making waves in the world of creativity. Her jewelry has appeared in Netflix's "Yellowjackets" and Disney's "Once Upon a Time," while earning recognition from stars like Andie Macdowell (a repeat customer) and Meghan Markle, who once called her on the phone to tell her how much Kate’s jewelry meant to her. 

But Kate's story is not just one of artistic achievement; her true passion and calling is for supporting the human spirit to return to its creative roots. Kate believes Humanity is Glitching™ because we have collectively become disconnected from our inner creative gifts, and through her podcasts, meditations, writing, and workshops, she dedicates herself to helping as many people as she can to find and activate their intuition and creativity. 

Despite a challenging childhood and discouragement from early “teachers” Kate forged her own path with creativity at the helm. Her podcast, "The Creative Genius Podcast," empowers others to find their creative voices, too, it ranks among the top 1% of podcasts, globally.

Kate resides in North Vancouver with her two kids and rescue dog, Maggie. Join her newsletter for art classes, workshops, exclusive content, and a chance to win a piece of her work. 

]]> Genius Moments #13 - Life Lessons from Spiders & Children: Meeting Change with Courage & Excitement Kate Shepherd 00:07:42 A sweet conversation between Kate Shepherd and her son Cosmo about spiders and idea of how embracing change and taking calculated risks in life can be exciting not scary and lead you to your best life. A sweet conversation between Kate Shepherd and her son Cosmo about spiders and idea of how embracing change and taking calculated risks in life can be exciting not scary and lead you to your best life. life lessons, courage, embracing change, accessing creativity, facing fears, spiders, nature, new starts, excitement, becoming creative, natures wisdom false bonus decb17a4-f481-4666-8ad5-6c021092f4ed 51 - Dr. Heather Penny - The Life You're Made For SHOW NOTES

Heather believes that everyone has their own clarity, confidence, and courage within, and her mission is to help people access these qualities and begin the journey of "spiralling up." She encourages us to embrace our uniqueness and learn the resilient attributes and practices needed to stop spiralling down when challenges arise.

We explore Heather's transformative approach to helping people unhook from the fear-based paradigm and tap into spirit, creativity, and intuition. She shares invaluable insights on how to balance pursuing dreams with daily responsibilities and challenges the idea of five-year vision planning. Her personal experience of teaching piano and its unexpected alignment with her business journey is a testament to her philosophy about how living an intuition led life is where it's at.

Heather delves into the importance of addressing deeply embedded limiting beliefs stemming from childhood trauma and how her coaching work speaks to the spirit within us. She shares her top three methods for reconnecting with one's intuition and leaves listeners with a poignant allegory about a girl and her bracelets.

We learn about the two forms of restorative rest our spirits require, often neglected due to inadequate self-questioning in our current culture. Heather reflects on a pivotal moment during a keynote speech that transformed her perspective on supporting intuition and creativity.

The episode concludes with a treasure trove of non-threatening questions you can ask yourself to initiate a conversation with your spirit. Dr. Heather Penny's remarkable journey and insights inspire us to embrace our uniqueness and lead a life filled with purpose, passion, and growth.

What We Talk About:

  • Heather's midlife crisis and reorientling journey
  • The lack of research on uplifting women and its impact on her work.
  • Helping individuals access their clarity, confidence, and courage.
  • Unhooking from the fear-based paradigm and embracing spirit, creativity, and intuition.
  • Balancing dreams with daily responsibilities.
  • The limitations of five-year vision planning.
  • Transformative experiences in Heather's life.
  • Challenging limiting beliefs and speaking to the spirit within.
  • Practical accessible ways to reconnect with intuition.
  • What is restorative rest and the importance of it for our spirits.
  • Pivotal moments in Heather's personal perspective shift.
  • Non-threatening questions to connect with your spirit.

Rediscovering Your Inner Spark: Dr. Heather Penny's journey from a third-grade teacher to a leadership coach highlights the importance of reconnecting with your innate passion and purpose, especially during midlife crises. Heather's own transformation reflects the idea that it's never too late to rediscover what truly matters to you.

 Spiralling Up and Unlocking Your Potential: Heather believes that everyone possesses their own clarity, confidence, and courage within. Her life's work is dedicated to helping individuals tap into these qualities and embark on a journey of self-improvement. She emphasizes that spiraling up is not just about preventing a downward spiral; it's about continuously growing and evolving.

Letting Go of Fear and Rational Thinking: Dr. Penny discusses the need to unhook from the fear-based paradigm and rational mind that often hinders creativity and intuition. This shift can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life where you're in touch with your inner spirit.

Tapping into the Power of Spirit: Heather and her host explore the concept of spirit, something we all intuitively feel but struggle to articulate. Heather's work focuses on helping individuals connect with this inner essence, which can have a profound transformative effect.

Embracing Intuition: In a world that doesn't always acknowledge the value of intuition, Dr. Penny shares three essential steps to reorient yourself toward your own intuition. Her allegory about a girl and her bracelets offers a unique and perspective-changing insight into this process.

Restorative Rest for the Spirit: Heather highlights the importance of recognizing the rest our spirits need and how we often neglect this aspect in our lives. The right questions and self-reflection can help us regain the balance between rest and action, which is crucial for creative individuals.

The Art of Questioning: A list of non-threatening questions for self-reflection provides a practical tool for initiating conversations with your inner spirit. These questions can help you better understand yourself and your desires.

A Culture Focused on Longevity: Dr. Heather Penny's commitment to creating a culture that values longevity, creativity, and passion reinforces the idea that a well-lived life is attainable for everyone.

The Transformative Power of Speaking to the Spirit: Heather's coaching work, which speaks to the spirit within individuals, has a profound impact on personal growth and transformation. This highlights the untapped potential within all of us.

Nurturing Creativity in "The Rests": Embracing pauses and reflection in the creative process can lead to new breakthroughs. Just as music finds beauty in the rests, so can our creative journeys benefit from moments of rejuvenation and insight.

Unlocking the Unseen Potential: Heather's insights provide invaluable guidance for aspiring writers and creative individuals navigating their own unique paths to success. Her story is a testament to the power of persistence and self-discovery.

Dr. Heather Penny's journey and the wisdom she shares in this episode can inspire anyone looking to rediscover their passions, connect with their inner spirit, and lead a life filled with purpose and growth.

About Dr. Heather Penny: Dr. Heather Penny is not just a leadership coach; she's a trusted advisor, celebrated teacher, engaging speaker, and accomplished author. With a Ph.D. in Human Services and a strong global consulting background, Heather possesses the expertise to guide individuals towards their best lives. Her mission revolves around helping people recognize and harness their unique strengths. Through a wealth of experience, she draws out fresh ideas and actionable goals, igniting forward momentum in her clients.

Heather's extensive work in Educational Leadership is a testament to her commitment to personal and professional growth. Her coaching process is a catalyst for clarity, confidence, and courage, enabling individuals to engage more purposefully in their lives and valued relationships. Heather firmly believes that the world is enriched by the unique gifts that each person has to offer.

What sets Heather apart is her dedication to fostering creativity, passion, and growth. She aims to create a culture focused on longevity, emphasizing a life well lived. Heather finds her joy in Northern California, where she resides with her husband and two children. Join us for an inspiring conversation with this remarkable thought leader and coach
 

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius SHOW NOTES

Heather believes that everyone has their own clarity, confidence, and courage within, and her mission is to help people access these qualities and begin the journey of "spiralling up." She encourages us to embrace our uniqueness and learn the resilient attributes and practices needed to stop spiralling down when challenges arise.

We explore Heather's transformative approach to helping people unhook from the fear-based paradigm and tap into spirit, creativity, and intuition. She shares invaluable insights on how to balance pursuing dreams with daily responsibilities and challenges the idea of five-year vision planning. Her personal experience of teaching piano and its unexpected alignment with her business journey is a testament to her philosophy about how living an intuition led life is where it's at.

Heather delves into the importance of addressing deeply embedded limiting beliefs stemming from childhood trauma and how her coaching work speaks to the spirit within us. She shares her top three methods for reconnecting with one's intuition and leaves listeners with a poignant allegory about a girl and her bracelets.

We learn about the two forms of restorative rest our spirits require, often neglected due to inadequate self-questioning in our current culture. Heather reflects on a pivotal moment during a keynote speech that transformed her perspective on supporting intuition and creativity.

The episode concludes with a treasure trove of non-threatening questions you can ask yourself to initiate a conversation with your spirit. Dr. Heather Penny's remarkable journey and insights inspire us to embrace our uniqueness and lead a life filled with purpose, passion, and growth.

What We Talk About:

  • Heather's midlife crisis and reorientling journey
  • The lack of research on uplifting women and its impact on her work.
  • Helping individuals access their clarity, confidence, and courage.
  • Unhooking from the fear-based paradigm and embracing spirit, creativity, and intuition.
  • Balancing dreams with daily responsibilities.
  • The limitations of five-year vision planning.
  • Transformative experiences in Heather's life.
  • Challenging limiting beliefs and speaking to the spirit within.
  • Practical accessible ways to reconnect with intuition.
  • What is restorative rest and the importance of it for our spirits.
  • Pivotal moments in Heather's personal perspective shift.
  • Non-threatening questions to connect with your spirit.

Rediscovering Your Inner Spark: Dr. Heather Penny's journey from a third-grade teacher to a leadership coach highlights the importance of reconnecting with your innate passion and purpose, especially during midlife crises. Heather's own transformation reflects the idea that it's never too late to rediscover what truly matters to you.

 Spiralling Up and Unlocking Your Potential: Heather believes that everyone possesses their own clarity, confidence, and courage within. Her life's work is dedicated to helping individuals tap into these qualities and embark on a journey of self-improvement. She emphasizes that spiraling up is not just about preventing a downward spiral; it's about continuously growing and evolving.

Letting Go of Fear and Rational Thinking: Dr. Penny discusses the need to unhook from the fear-based paradigm and rational mind that often hinders creativity and intuition. This shift can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life where you're in touch with your inner spirit.

Tapping into the Power of Spirit: Heather and her host explore the concept of spirit, something we all intuitively feel but struggle to articulate. Heather's work focuses on helping individuals connect with this inner essence, which can have a profound transformative effect.

Embracing Intuition: In a world that doesn't always acknowledge the value of intuition, Dr. Penny shares three essential steps to reorient yourself toward your own intuition. Her allegory about a girl and her bracelets offers a unique and perspective-changing insight into this process.

Restorative Rest for the Spirit: Heather highlights the importance of recognizing the rest our spirits need and how we often neglect this aspect in our lives. The right questions and self-reflection can help us regain the balance between rest and action, which is crucial for creative individuals.

The Art of Questioning: A list of non-threatening questions for self-reflection provides a practical tool for initiating conversations with your inner spirit. These questions can help you better understand yourself and your desires.

A Culture Focused on Longevity: Dr. Heather Penny's commitment to creating a culture that values longevity, creativity, and passion reinforces the idea that a well-lived life is attainable for everyone.

The Transformative Power of Speaking to the Spirit: Heather's coaching work, which speaks to the spirit within individuals, has a profound impact on personal growth and transformation. This highlights the untapped potential within all of us.

Nurturing Creativity in "The Rests": Embracing pauses and reflection in the creative process can lead to new breakthroughs. Just as music finds beauty in the rests, so can our creative journeys benefit from moments of rejuvenation and insight.

Unlocking the Unseen Potential: Heather's insights provide invaluable guidance for aspiring writers and creative individuals navigating their own unique paths to success. Her story is a testament to the power of persistence and self-discovery.

Dr. Heather Penny's journey and the wisdom she shares in this episode can inspire anyone looking to rediscover their passions, connect with their inner spirit, and lead a life filled with purpose and growth.

About Dr. Heather Penny: Dr. Heather Penny is not just a leadership coach; she's a trusted advisor, celebrated teacher, engaging speaker, and accomplished author. With a Ph.D. in Human Services and a strong global consulting background, Heather possesses the expertise to guide individuals towards their best lives. Her mission revolves around helping people recognize and harness their unique strengths. Through a wealth of experience, she draws out fresh ideas and actionable goals, igniting forward momentum in her clients.

Heather's extensive work in Educational Leadership is a testament to her commitment to personal and professional growth. Her coaching process is a catalyst for clarity, confidence, and courage, enabling individuals to engage more purposefully in their lives and valued relationships. Heather firmly believes that the world is enriched by the unique gifts that each person has to offer.

What sets Heather apart is her dedication to fostering creativity, passion, and growth. She aims to create a culture focused on longevity, emphasizing a life well lived. Heather finds her joy in Northern California, where she resides with her husband and two children. Join us for an inspiring conversation with this remarkable thought leader and coach
 

]]> 51 - Dr. Heather Penny - The Life You're Made For Kate Shepherd 00:59:54 In this inspiring episode, we dive into Dr. Heather Penny's incredible journey from a former third-grade teacher to a leadership coach, speaker, and author. Heather's midlife crisis became a profound opportunity to ask profound questions about her purpose and passion leading her to return to the truest version of herself. Her realization that there is an abundance of research on how women in our society are often silently struggle emotionally and even mentally, "spiralling down" but a distinct lack of research on how to reverse this trend - finding ways to resolve this downward spiral for womenbecame the driving force behind her work. Including going back to earn her PHD in midlife. In this inspiring episode, we dive into Dr. Heather Penny's incredible journey from a former third-grade teacher to a leadership coach, speaker, and author. Heather's midlife crisis became a profound opportunity to ask profound questions about her purpose and passion leading her to return to the truest version of herself. Her realization that there is an abundance of research on how women in our society are often silently struggle emotionally and even mentally, "spiralling down" but a distinct lack of research on how to reverse this trend - finding ways to resolve this downward spiral for womenbecame the driving force behind her work. Including going back to earn her PHD in midlife. author, female owned business, coaching, career change, career, spirituality, inner voice, personal coaching, becoming a writer, finding your way, finding yourself, midlife crisis, intuition, female entrepreneur, small business, north stat, life events, female leadership, finding purpose, purpose, meaning of life, finding creativity, north star, finding happiness, creativity, happy life, lost false full 51 6acacaaa-504b-4516-9a4c-084adea327a2 Genius Moments #12 - Making Waves: Embracing Your Creative Power In this mini episode

Unearth Your Creative Genius: This episode is dedicated to those who have felt a bit lost in their creative endeavours. Whether you're an artist, musician, writer, or creator of any kind, you may have faced challenges and doubts regarding the value of your work.

Navigating Creative Hurdles: The creative journey often involves hurdles, such as fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty. It requires bravery, practice, and resilience to express what's within you and to share your work with the world.

The Ripple Effect of Creativity: Your creative work can profoundly touch the lives of others, even when you don't realize it. Just as you've been moved by someone else's art, your creations can be a lifeline for someone in need, providing comfort, connection, and inspiration.

The Power of Gratitude: Expressing gratitude for the creative gifts that have touched your soul can shift your energy and deepen your connection with your inner self. Gratitude is the wellspring of your own creativity.

The Communion of the True Self: Connecting with your inner gratitude allows you to experience your true self, the radiant core of your being. This communion is what you truly yearn for, more than any external measures of success or achievement.

A Practice of Love and Connection: Challenge yourself to write a letter to the creator of something that profoundly affected you, even if they are famous or no longer alive. This simple act can strengthen your connection to your true self and create a ripple effect of love and light.

Why Listen to this Episode:

This episode is a beautiful reminder that your creative gifts are more valuable than you can imagine. By embracing your inner genius and sharing your creations, you can touch lives, bring comfort to others, and find a deeper connection with your true self. The practice of gratitude and connection explored in this episode offers a tangible way to rekindle your creative spark and create a ripple effect of love and inspiration in the world.

So, if you've ever felt uncertain about the value of your creative work or needed a reminder of the profound impact it can have, tune in to Genius Moments Episode 12 and be inspired to embrace your creative power.

Note: This episode includes a beautiful card reading. Here is a picture of the card Kate pulled for you

Stay tuned for the next episode featuring Dr. Heather Penny. In the meantime, take good care of yourself and keep making ripples of love and light in the world.

]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this mini episode

Unearth Your Creative Genius: This episode is dedicated to those who have felt a bit lost in their creative endeavours. Whether you're an artist, musician, writer, or creator of any kind, you may have faced challenges and doubts regarding the value of your work.

Navigating Creative Hurdles: The creative journey often involves hurdles, such as fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty. It requires bravery, practice, and resilience to express what's within you and to share your work with the world.

The Ripple Effect of Creativity: Your creative work can profoundly touch the lives of others, even when you don't realize it. Just as you've been moved by someone else's art, your creations can be a lifeline for someone in need, providing comfort, connection, and inspiration.

The Power of Gratitude: Expressing gratitude for the creative gifts that have touched your soul can shift your energy and deepen your connection with your inner self. Gratitude is the wellspring of your own creativity.

The Communion of the True Self: Connecting with your inner gratitude allows you to experience your true self, the radiant core of your being. This communion is what you truly yearn for, more than any external measures of success or achievement.

A Practice of Love and Connection: Challenge yourself to write a letter to the creator of something that profoundly affected you, even if they are famous or no longer alive. This simple act can strengthen your connection to your true self and create a ripple effect of love and light.

Why Listen to this Episode:

This episode is a beautiful reminder that your creative gifts are more valuable than you can imagine. By embracing your inner genius and sharing your creations, you can touch lives, bring comfort to others, and find a deeper connection with your true self. The practice of gratitude and connection explored in this episode offers a tangible way to rekindle your creative spark and create a ripple effect of love and inspiration in the world.

So, if you've ever felt uncertain about the value of your creative work or needed a reminder of the profound impact it can have, tune in to Genius Moments Episode 12 and be inspired to embrace your creative power.

Note: This episode includes a beautiful card reading. Here is a picture of the card Kate pulled for you

Stay tuned for the next episode featuring Dr. Heather Penny. In the meantime, take good care of yourself and keep making ripples of love and light in the world.

]]> Genius Moments #12 - Making Waves: Embracing Your Creative Power Kate Shepherd 00:19:03 In this honest and raw episode of Genius Moments, we dive into the profound world of creativity and the incredible impact it can have on your life and the world around you. In this mini-episode, hosted by a Kate Shepherd, you'll find yourself encouraged to unleash your creative gifts, express yourself authentically, and recognize the extraordinary power that resides within you. This episode is a beautiful reminder that your creative gifts are more valuable than you can imagine. By embracing your inner genius and sharing your creations, you can touch lives, bring comfort to others, and find a deeper connection with your true self. The practice of gratitude and connection explored in this episode offers a tangible way to rekindle your creative spark and create a ripple effect of love and inspiration in the world. In this honest and raw episode of Genius Moments, we dive into the profound world of creativity and the incredible impact it can have on your life and the world around you. In this mini-episode, hosted by a Kate Shepherd, you'll find yourself encouraged to unleash your creative gifts, express yourself authentically, and recognize the extraordinary power that resides within you. This episode is a beautiful reminder that your creative gifts are more valuable than you can imagine. By embracing your inner genius and sharing your creations, you can touch lives, bring comfort to others, and find a deeper connection with your true self. The practice of gratitude and connection explored in this episode offers a tangible way to rekindle your creative spark and create a ripple effect of love and inspiration in the world. false bonus 4dcb5f42-a8f5-46fa-81fa-a7884e4769d1 50 - Martha Anne Toll - Don't Wait For Inspiration to Strike In this episode, celebrated Author Martha Anne Toll shares her journey of persistence and creativity. Despite fairly constant rejection, Martha pursued her love of writing for 20 years. She emphatically shares with us the importance of tuning into our inner voice the one that urges us to keep going when things get tough. Martha intuitively knew how critical it would be to incorporate writing into all aspects of life - so that she could keep doing it even through the challenging dry times. She shares how she did this and how it kept her spirit alive as she navigated a long desert of rejection. She introduces her Gotham Award Nominated novel, The Three Muses and shares her writing process with listeners. The episode explores the significance of loneliness and yearning in creativity and the creative process as well as how Martha sees role as a writer. We touch on where she is with her second novel, her passion for mentoring other writers, and the value in "the rests" of creativity.

Martha's wisdom and the learnings from her journey so far, provide valuable insights and uplifting inspiration for aspiring writers and creative individuals who are living their own ups and downs along the way as they preserve to find their own paths to success.

What We Talk About:

  • -Martha's journey of persistence and creativity.
  • -The inner voice that motivates us to keep going.
  • -Incorporating your creative passion into daily life.
  • -Keeping creativity fresh during periods of rejection.
  • -Martha's Three Muses and her writing process.
  • -Techniques for effective writing.
  • -The importance of loneliness and yearning in creativity.
  • -The value of pauses in creativity.
  • -The best place to start creative projects.

Martha's wisdom and journey provide valuable insights for aspiring writers and creative individuals seeking to persevere and find their own paths to success.

Embracing the Journey: Martha Anne Toll's Inspiring Story of Perseverance & The Creative Spirit

In the world of creativity, few stories are as inspiring as that of Martha Anne Toll. Her journey is a testament to the power of persistence, the magic of embracing one's inner voice, and the art of finding creative fulfillment even in the face of constant rejection. Join us as we delve into Martha's remarkable story and glean valuable lessons on how to keep your creative flame alive.

About Martha Anne Toll: Martha Anne Toll is not an overnight success story. Her path to becoming a renowned writer was paved with two decades of rejection, but during that time, she never lost sight of her passion. After receiving her law degree from Boston University School of Law, she embarked on a journey that would ultimately lead her to the world of writing. Her essays and book reviews have graced prestigious publications such as NPR, the Washington Post, The Millions, and many more. Her writing reflects her deep insights, empathy, and her ability to connect with readers on a profound level.

The Miracle of the Inner Voice: One of the most striking aspects of Martha's journey is the "miracle" that accompanies her every step of the way. She describes it as the little voice inside that whispers, "keep going." This inner voice is a constant companion that helps her navigate through adversity and rejection. Martha's story reminds us that inspiration is often found within ourselves, and we must listen carefully to that inner guidance.

Incorporating Writing into Life: Martha's commitment to her craft is awe-inspiring. Even when her writing career faced countless rejections, she found ways to incorporate writing into all aspects of her life. This dedication allowed her to continue doing what she loved, purely for the love of it. Martha's story teaches us that creativity can flourish when it's woven into the fabric of our daily lives.

Keeping Creativity Alive and Fresh: Creativity can wane during times of rejection and failure, but Martha found ways to keep it alive and flowing. She shares practical insights and ideas to help aspiring writers and artists keep their creative practices fresh, no matter how long it takes to achieve their big break.

Martha's Three Muses: Music, Discipline, and Memory: In her novel "The Three Muses," Martha introduces us to her creative muses: Music, Discipline, and Memory. These muses inspire her and help her maintain her creative spirit. Learning about these muses can offer valuable guidance on nurturing your own creative loves.

Starting in the Middle: One of Martha's unconventional yet liberating pieces of advice is to start in the middle of creative projects. Instead of obsessing over a perfect beginning, she encourages us to dive right into the heart of our creative endeavors. This approach allows for freedom and exploration, leading to unexpected and beautiful outcomes.

Paying It Forward: Martha's journey has also inspired her to give back. She mentors other writers, sharing her experiences and insights with those following in her footsteps. Her willingness to support and encourage others underscores the importance of paying it forward in our creative communities.

Embracing "The Rests": Martha's wisdom extends to recognizing the beauty in "the rests" of creativity. Just as music finds its magic in the pauses, our creative journeys can benefit from moments of reflection and rejuvenation. Her perspective encourages us to embrace these pauses as essential parts of our creative process.

Martha Anne Toll's remarkable journey is a source of inspiration and valuable lessons for anyone pursuing their creative dreams. Her story reminds us that persistence, listening to our inner voices, and finding creative fulfillment in everyday life can lead to profound success. As Martha continues to celebrate the anniversary of her debut novel and works on her second, her story serves as a beacon of hope for all creatives on their own unique journeys.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode, celebrated Author Martha Anne Toll shares her journey of persistence and creativity. Despite fairly constant rejection, Martha pursued her love of writing for 20 years. She emphatically shares with us the importance of tuning into our inner voice the one that urges us to keep going when things get tough. Martha intuitively knew how critical it would be to incorporate writing into all aspects of life - so that she could keep doing it even through the challenging dry times. She shares how she did this and how it kept her spirit alive as she navigated a long desert of rejection. She introduces her Gotham Award Nominated novel, The Three Muses and shares her writing process with listeners. The episode explores the significance of loneliness and yearning in creativity and the creative process as well as how Martha sees role as a writer. We touch on where she is with her second novel, her passion for mentoring other writers, and the value in "the rests" of creativity.

Martha's wisdom and the learnings from her journey so far, provide valuable insights and uplifting inspiration for aspiring writers and creative individuals who are living their own ups and downs along the way as they preserve to find their own paths to success.

What We Talk About:

  • -Martha's journey of persistence and creativity.
  • -The inner voice that motivates us to keep going.
  • -Incorporating your creative passion into daily life.
  • -Keeping creativity fresh during periods of rejection.
  • -Martha's Three Muses and her writing process.
  • -Techniques for effective writing.
  • -The importance of loneliness and yearning in creativity.
  • -The value of pauses in creativity.
  • -The best place to start creative projects.

Martha's wisdom and journey provide valuable insights for aspiring writers and creative individuals seeking to persevere and find their own paths to success.

Embracing the Journey: Martha Anne Toll's Inspiring Story of Perseverance & The Creative Spirit

In the world of creativity, few stories are as inspiring as that of Martha Anne Toll. Her journey is a testament to the power of persistence, the magic of embracing one's inner voice, and the art of finding creative fulfillment even in the face of constant rejection. Join us as we delve into Martha's remarkable story and glean valuable lessons on how to keep your creative flame alive.

About Martha Anne Toll: Martha Anne Toll is not an overnight success story. Her path to becoming a renowned writer was paved with two decades of rejection, but during that time, she never lost sight of her passion. After receiving her law degree from Boston University School of Law, she embarked on a journey that would ultimately lead her to the world of writing. Her essays and book reviews have graced prestigious publications such as NPR, the Washington Post, The Millions, and many more. Her writing reflects her deep insights, empathy, and her ability to connect with readers on a profound level.

The Miracle of the Inner Voice: One of the most striking aspects of Martha's journey is the "miracle" that accompanies her every step of the way. She describes it as the little voice inside that whispers, "keep going." This inner voice is a constant companion that helps her navigate through adversity and rejection. Martha's story reminds us that inspiration is often found within ourselves, and we must listen carefully to that inner guidance.

Incorporating Writing into Life: Martha's commitment to her craft is awe-inspiring. Even when her writing career faced countless rejections, she found ways to incorporate writing into all aspects of her life. This dedication allowed her to continue doing what she loved, purely for the love of it. Martha's story teaches us that creativity can flourish when it's woven into the fabric of our daily lives.

Keeping Creativity Alive and Fresh: Creativity can wane during times of rejection and failure, but Martha found ways to keep it alive and flowing. She shares practical insights and ideas to help aspiring writers and artists keep their creative practices fresh, no matter how long it takes to achieve their big break.

Martha's Three Muses: Music, Discipline, and Memory: In her novel "The Three Muses," Martha introduces us to her creative muses: Music, Discipline, and Memory. These muses inspire her and help her maintain her creative spirit. Learning about these muses can offer valuable guidance on nurturing your own creative loves.

Starting in the Middle: One of Martha's unconventional yet liberating pieces of advice is to start in the middle of creative projects. Instead of obsessing over a perfect beginning, she encourages us to dive right into the heart of our creative endeavors. This approach allows for freedom and exploration, leading to unexpected and beautiful outcomes.

Paying It Forward: Martha's journey has also inspired her to give back. She mentors other writers, sharing her experiences and insights with those following in her footsteps. Her willingness to support and encourage others underscores the importance of paying it forward in our creative communities.

Embracing "The Rests": Martha's wisdom extends to recognizing the beauty in "the rests" of creativity. Just as music finds its magic in the pauses, our creative journeys can benefit from moments of reflection and rejuvenation. Her perspective encourages us to embrace these pauses as essential parts of our creative process.

Martha Anne Toll's remarkable journey is a source of inspiration and valuable lessons for anyone pursuing their creative dreams. Her story reminds us that persistence, listening to our inner voices, and finding creative fulfillment in everyday life can lead to profound success. As Martha continues to celebrate the anniversary of her debut novel and works on her second, her story serves as a beacon of hope for all creatives on their own unique journeys.

]]> 50 - Martha Anne Toll - Don't Wait For Inspiration to Strike Kate Shepherd 00:55:26 In this episode, celebrated Author Martha Anne Toll shares her journey of persistence and creativity. Despite fairly constant rejection, Martha pursued her love of writing for 20 years. She emphatically shares with us the importance of tuning into our inner voice the one that urges us to keep going when things get tough. Martha intuitively knew how critical it would be to incorporate writing into all aspects of life - so that she could keep doing it even through the challenging dry times. She shares how she did this and how it kept her spirit alive as she navigated a long desert of rejection. She introduces her Gotham Award Nominated book, The Three Muses and shares her writing process with listeners. The episode explores the significance of loneliness and yearning in creativity and the creative process as well as how Martha sees role as a writer. We touch on where she is with her second novel, her passion for mentoring other writers, and the value in "the rests" of creativity. Martha's wisdom and the learnings from her journey so far, provide valuable insights and uplifting inspiration for aspiring writers and creative individuals who are living their own ups and downs along the way as they preserve to find their own paths to success. In this episode, celebrated Author Martha Anne Toll shares her journey of persistence and creativity. Despite fairly constant rejection, Martha pursued her love of writing for 20 years. She emphatically shares with us the importance of tuning into our inner voice the one that urges us to keep going when things get tough. Martha intuitively knew how critical it would be to incorporate writing into all aspects of life - so that she could keep doing it even through the challenging dry times. She shares how she did this and how it kept her spirit alive as she navigated a long desert of rejection. She introduces her Gotham Award Nominated book, The Three Muses and shares her writing process with listeners. The episode explores the significance of loneliness and yearning in creativity and the creative process as well as how Martha sees role as a writer. We touch on where she is with her second novel, her passion for mentoring other writers, and the value in "the rests" of creativity. Martha's wisdom and the learnings from her journey so far, provide valuable insights and uplifting inspiration for aspiring writers and creative individuals who are living their own ups and downs along the way as they preserve to find their own paths to success. author, keep going, fiction writer, writer, rejection, three muses, being brave, becoming creative, martha anne toll, persevere false full 50 78bab494-44eb-456a-9b70-0b7fc80051b3 Genius Moments #11 - Listening to the Soft, Quiet Voice Inside: The Art & Beauty of Intuitive Living You contain, inside of you, a small, quiet voice that has the answers to everything that you could ever need to know. It knows what direction you need to move in moment to momoen, it knows what activity you need to explore. It knows what friendships you need to cultivate and which ones it is time to walk away from, what town you need to live in and even what you need to have for dinner. In this Bonus Episode I share a story of how my dedication to cultivating an ability to hear and be led by my own soft quiet voice, allowed me to experience a profound moment right smack dab in the middle of an ordinary day this past week. The story involves a dead bird, school children and a lot of love. 

How to move your hand when there's a pencil in it, and you're sitting in front of a blank piece of paper or, or your paintbrush at a canvas or. What words right next, if you're writing a a poem or a memoir novel. There is this intelligence that lives inside of us. Quietly wordlessly and never leaves our side. And yet. We have become very accustomed to the experience of sort of shoving it down or allowing this other part of ourselves to be louder. . And it's, you know, the relationship between the rational mind and this ineffable intelligence that is available to us. helping as many people as I can to have access to that soft, quiet voice is what's behind. All of my work with the creative genius podcast and. And creative genius studios. All the meditations and workshops Worksheets and every conversation that I have with somebody for the podcast, it all comes down to wanting to point to that in you. That intelligence in you, because it does exist in you. It exists in every single person. Who is breathing today?

When we don't have access to that part of ourselves, we do get glitchy. You know, we don't know how to make the right decision for ourselves when it comes to. You know what to have for dinner sometimes. To bigger decisions like.

Leaving a job or pursuing a dream.

And it's so important to have practices in our lives. Not just so that our lives run smoothly, but so that we can actually begin to access. A more magical realm that actually exists right here, hidden behind everything else. And I've dedicated so much of my life to cultivating a deep. relationship to this part of myself that I earnestly listened to and reverentially listened to. I'm constantly. Leaning in and trying to hear myself. And catch myself when I'm not doing that and not beat myself up and this week, I had a really powerful experience that I wanted to share with you. It was Wednesday afternoon and my kids get out of school early on Wednesday afternoons there's called early dismissal. I have no idea why. But every Wednesday, since they were in kindergarten, they get off at two o'clock. now they're older. My kids are 10 and eight and we only live. about. A block and half from the school. And what separates our house from the school is maybe two or three other houses and a little miniature forest. There's this really beautiful little wooded path that they walk through to get to school. even though there is an enormous bear in the area. I let my kids come and go, you know, they're at that age where they want to walk to school by themselves and they want to come home by themselves. So. I left them. I'm experimenting with letting go, right? Like letting them go.

But on Wednesday. Was about 10 to three. And I'd heard most of the other kids passed by the house as on their way home from school. And I still hadn't seen my kids. Come in yet. And at one point I, I grabbed my sweater and I put it on because it's a little bit of a. Uh, brisk fall day. And I start walking down towards the school. And as I approached the path at the, at the entrance to the little forest. I hear a lot of sort of frantic energy kind of chaotic. not scared, but there was an energy that I, that I wasn't, that's not part of my everyday. And so I rounded the corner. And there was this group of kids. My son included. Poking at something on the ground with sticks and shrieking about how it was dead and. Their energy was really, really high.

And so I walked over to see what, what was going on, what was dead? What was this? What was this thing that was happening? And it was a beautiful bird. I don't know the species of this bird. I'm sure we could look it up. I took a picture of it. It may have been a female Robyn. I'm not entirely sure. It had orange plumage and little speckles on it, and it was quite large. It was, you know, smaller than a Crow, but bigger than a chickadee. And it was very stiff. It was almost like, you know, those Christmas decorations that are, that are styrofoam and they're, they're very, they're like star from balls and they're just very stiff. This bird felt like it was stuffed. Like it was very, very, very stiff. When you, when the kids were poking it with their sticks, nothing was really moving. So it was really, it was dead. It wasn't just stunned because sometimes that happens right there. Just stunned.

They were kind of, they were big, pretty rough, the bird, they were rolling it over and they are. You know, pushing its feathers backwards with this stick and kind of poking at it and seeing if it's I would open and. And it was a little jarring actually for me, because I immediately felt like just this like sad, soft, like, oh my goodness. The poor thing, Energy towards it. I couldn't name it, And I didn't want to shame them. For, for their reaction to this. You know, it is, death is uncomfortable. Right. And it's, it is a little bit scary. And sometimes when we're scared, it comes out in weird ways, right? Like, Getting really hyper or. Being really loud or kind of being a little note. All these parts come out of us to sort of help us navigate. This uncomfortable new situation. So I didn't want to shame them for having that experience or that reaction to it. And this wasn't conscious. It wasn't like I sat there and I said, okay, what am I going to do? But something in me just began speaking to this bird. So I'm standing amongst all these really hyper children who are poking at this bird with sticks and rolling it over and seeing if its feathers will come out and. And I just began saying to it. How beautiful it is. And how, sorry I am, but it's never going to get to fly again. And how I hope it didn't suffer. Tears are coming to my eyes as I'm sharing the story, but I wasn't crying in that moment. Those words just came out of me spontaneously and.

There was sort of a, uh, a calm that fell over the kids that were there as they began to hear me say these words to this bird. And one at a time and pretty soon all of them. Started to go around the forest and collect really beautiful little. Objects my daughter found some beautiful pink flowers that were growing on the forest floor. One of the other little girls found a gorgeous Fern frond, and another one found it. Giant yellow maple leaf. . They all started decorating the ground around this bird And asking if we could do a funeral for it. And so we did, we. went through my son's lunch bag.

And found the fork that I had given him for lunch that day. And we dug a hole in the earth. That was deep enough for the bird and we laid it down on its beautiful giant maple leaf. And everybody. Put their offerings inside decorated this bird with the flowers and the little leaves and Fern fronds. And for sprigs that we found. And everybody went around in a little, very informal circle. Just saying something nice to the bird. And everybody said the thing and we, we covered it with dirt and then we decorated the graveside. We marked it with a little stone and everybody was off on, on their way. And for me, the whole thing was a really profound experience, as I reflected on it later that day and into the next day. Because.

I think there's a version of me in the past that may have. Muscled in there. And. Maybe even shamed everybody for, Hey, stop poking at that bird. And that's not very nice. And we don't do that or imagine, you know, like somehow shaming them for their reaction, which is very natural, right? Their reaction was very natural and in some ways, very wise, right. To have this protective defensive kind of, this is what happens when I get scared of something unknown. Right. There is a past version of me that may have shamed them for that. And spontaneously. I was able to access another part of me. A much wiser part of me that knew. Too. Just be in the truth. Beat in the love of the situation. And that, that was the part that started speaking to the bird.

Me speaking to that bird in that way, transformed their behavior far more than anything I could have ever said to try to correct them. From my rational mind. this is a very powerful example of why it's so important to cultivate our intuition. Because it's that soft, quiet part of ourselves that knows how to be. And when I was able to embody that,

There was a transmission that happened from me to them just by the way I was being that reminded them of what they already knew about how to Revere this. This bird and life itself. Like they knew already. I didn't tell them, go get flowers and go get, like, they knew. That was in them. And I just felt like it was such an important reminder of why we need to work really hard to cultivate this part of ourselves because it's, you know, I've been working on it for years and I. I can remember a time when I, when I wasn't working on this and how my reactions were and how I was in the world. And it's just night and day. From now, when I do make a priority of the listening to this voice of distinguishing between my rational mind and the soft, quiet intelligence that lives inside of me. I wrote a little bit more about this. Uh it's on Instagram, you can see a picture of the bird and there'll be a blog post in the coming days on Kate Sheppard, creative.com with some more pictures and a little bit more

but I wanted to bring it to you because I have been offering these intuition workshops. And it's not just like a fun thing that you can do. This is something that can transform your entire life and the lives of the people

around

you.

The things that I'm teaching in this workshop are the reason that I'm able to catch myself and. That I'm able to have this really deep connection with my inner voice, even when I'm not quote unquote doing well in life. Right? Like even during the hard times, I can hear that part and I can be led by that part. And that wasn't always the case from that took time that took a lot of practice. And that's why I want to offer this workshop to as many people as possible, because it has been profoundly life-changing for me to have access to that. Inner knowing that wisdom, that intelligence, that compassion and love and knowing it's just like, When the answers come, it's like, you know, like there's no. There's nobody in the world that could debate you out of knowing that that was the answer. That you needed, which is not what happens when you get answers from the rational mind. Like rational mind is very black and white and, you can access an ultimate truth about yourself. and about how to navigate your reality when you practice this.

If this part of yourself is something that you are curious about and want to learn more about and want to actually spend a little bit of time. Strengthening. Head over to Kate Sheppard, creative.com and read about my activating intuition and creativity online workshop. It's a once a month workshop It's included in the colorful community tier , if you're a creative genius patron. along with all of the other amazing content that I put into that every month. I continue to be amazed and odd. By how powerfully our lives can transform when we invest in. Strengthening a relationship with this intuitive side of ourselves, this soft, quiet, inner voice. that is the home and breeding ground. And birthplace. Of creativity.

 

 

]]> Mon, 9 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius You contain, inside of you, a small, quiet voice that has the answers to everything that you could ever need to know. It knows what direction you need to move in moment to momoen, it knows what activity you need to explore. It knows what friendships you need to cultivate and which ones it is time to walk away from, what town you need to live in and even what you need to have for dinner. In this Bonus Episode I share a story of how my dedication to cultivating an ability to hear and be led by my own soft quiet voice, allowed me to experience a profound moment right smack dab in the middle of an ordinary day this past week. The story involves a dead bird, school children and a lot of love. 

How to move your hand when there's a pencil in it, and you're sitting in front of a blank piece of paper or, or your paintbrush at a canvas or. What words right next, if you're writing a a poem or a memoir novel. There is this intelligence that lives inside of us. Quietly wordlessly and never leaves our side. And yet. We have become very accustomed to the experience of sort of shoving it down or allowing this other part of ourselves to be louder. . And it's, you know, the relationship between the rational mind and this ineffable intelligence that is available to us. helping as many people as I can to have access to that soft, quiet voice is what's behind. All of my work with the creative genius podcast and. And creative genius studios. All the meditations and workshops Worksheets and every conversation that I have with somebody for the podcast, it all comes down to wanting to point to that in you. That intelligence in you, because it does exist in you. It exists in every single person. Who is breathing today?

When we don't have access to that part of ourselves, we do get glitchy. You know, we don't know how to make the right decision for ourselves when it comes to. You know what to have for dinner sometimes. To bigger decisions like.

Leaving a job or pursuing a dream.

And it's so important to have practices in our lives. Not just so that our lives run smoothly, but so that we can actually begin to access. A more magical realm that actually exists right here, hidden behind everything else. And I've dedicated so much of my life to cultivating a deep. relationship to this part of myself that I earnestly listened to and reverentially listened to. I'm constantly. Leaning in and trying to hear myself. And catch myself when I'm not doing that and not beat myself up and this week, I had a really powerful experience that I wanted to share with you. It was Wednesday afternoon and my kids get out of school early on Wednesday afternoons there's called early dismissal. I have no idea why. But every Wednesday, since they were in kindergarten, they get off at two o'clock. now they're older. My kids are 10 and eight and we only live. about. A block and half from the school. And what separates our house from the school is maybe two or three other houses and a little miniature forest. There's this really beautiful little wooded path that they walk through to get to school. even though there is an enormous bear in the area. I let my kids come and go, you know, they're at that age where they want to walk to school by themselves and they want to come home by themselves. So. I left them. I'm experimenting with letting go, right? Like letting them go.

But on Wednesday. Was about 10 to three. And I'd heard most of the other kids passed by the house as on their way home from school. And I still hadn't seen my kids. Come in yet. And at one point I, I grabbed my sweater and I put it on because it's a little bit of a. Uh, brisk fall day. And I start walking down towards the school. And as I approached the path at the, at the entrance to the little forest. I hear a lot of sort of frantic energy kind of chaotic. not scared, but there was an energy that I, that I wasn't, that's not part of my everyday. And so I rounded the corner. And there was this group of kids. My son included. Poking at something on the ground with sticks and shrieking about how it was dead and. Their energy was really, really high.

And so I walked over to see what, what was going on, what was dead? What was this? What was this thing that was happening? And it was a beautiful bird. I don't know the species of this bird. I'm sure we could look it up. I took a picture of it. It may have been a female Robyn. I'm not entirely sure. It had orange plumage and little speckles on it, and it was quite large. It was, you know, smaller than a Crow, but bigger than a chickadee. And it was very stiff. It was almost like, you know, those Christmas decorations that are, that are styrofoam and they're, they're very, they're like star from balls and they're just very stiff. This bird felt like it was stuffed. Like it was very, very, very stiff. When you, when the kids were poking it with their sticks, nothing was really moving. So it was really, it was dead. It wasn't just stunned because sometimes that happens right there. Just stunned.

They were kind of, they were big, pretty rough, the bird, they were rolling it over and they are. You know, pushing its feathers backwards with this stick and kind of poking at it and seeing if it's I would open and. And it was a little jarring actually for me, because I immediately felt like just this like sad, soft, like, oh my goodness. The poor thing, Energy towards it. I couldn't name it, And I didn't want to shame them. For, for their reaction to this. You know, it is, death is uncomfortable. Right. And it's, it is a little bit scary. And sometimes when we're scared, it comes out in weird ways, right? Like, Getting really hyper or. Being really loud or kind of being a little note. All these parts come out of us to sort of help us navigate. This uncomfortable new situation. So I didn't want to shame them for having that experience or that reaction to it. And this wasn't conscious. It wasn't like I sat there and I said, okay, what am I going to do? But something in me just began speaking to this bird. So I'm standing amongst all these really hyper children who are poking at this bird with sticks and rolling it over and seeing if its feathers will come out and. And I just began saying to it. How beautiful it is. And how, sorry I am, but it's never going to get to fly again. And how I hope it didn't suffer. Tears are coming to my eyes as I'm sharing the story, but I wasn't crying in that moment. Those words just came out of me spontaneously and.

There was sort of a, uh, a calm that fell over the kids that were there as they began to hear me say these words to this bird. And one at a time and pretty soon all of them. Started to go around the forest and collect really beautiful little. Objects my daughter found some beautiful pink flowers that were growing on the forest floor. One of the other little girls found a gorgeous Fern frond, and another one found it. Giant yellow maple leaf. . They all started decorating the ground around this bird And asking if we could do a funeral for it. And so we did, we. went through my son's lunch bag.

And found the fork that I had given him for lunch that day. And we dug a hole in the earth. That was deep enough for the bird and we laid it down on its beautiful giant maple leaf. And everybody. Put their offerings inside decorated this bird with the flowers and the little leaves and Fern fronds. And for sprigs that we found. And everybody went around in a little, very informal circle. Just saying something nice to the bird. And everybody said the thing and we, we covered it with dirt and then we decorated the graveside. We marked it with a little stone and everybody was off on, on their way. And for me, the whole thing was a really profound experience, as I reflected on it later that day and into the next day. Because.

I think there's a version of me in the past that may have. Muscled in there. And. Maybe even shamed everybody for, Hey, stop poking at that bird. And that's not very nice. And we don't do that or imagine, you know, like somehow shaming them for their reaction, which is very natural, right? Their reaction was very natural and in some ways, very wise, right. To have this protective defensive kind of, this is what happens when I get scared of something unknown. Right. There is a past version of me that may have shamed them for that. And spontaneously. I was able to access another part of me. A much wiser part of me that knew. Too. Just be in the truth. Beat in the love of the situation. And that, that was the part that started speaking to the bird.

Me speaking to that bird in that way, transformed their behavior far more than anything I could have ever said to try to correct them. From my rational mind. this is a very powerful example of why it's so important to cultivate our intuition. Because it's that soft, quiet part of ourselves that knows how to be. And when I was able to embody that,

There was a transmission that happened from me to them just by the way I was being that reminded them of what they already knew about how to Revere this. This bird and life itself. Like they knew already. I didn't tell them, go get flowers and go get, like, they knew. That was in them. And I just felt like it was such an important reminder of why we need to work really hard to cultivate this part of ourselves because it's, you know, I've been working on it for years and I. I can remember a time when I, when I wasn't working on this and how my reactions were and how I was in the world. And it's just night and day. From now, when I do make a priority of the listening to this voice of distinguishing between my rational mind and the soft, quiet intelligence that lives inside of me. I wrote a little bit more about this. Uh it's on Instagram, you can see a picture of the bird and there'll be a blog post in the coming days on Kate Sheppard, creative.com with some more pictures and a little bit more

but I wanted to bring it to you because I have been offering these intuition workshops. And it's not just like a fun thing that you can do. This is something that can transform your entire life and the lives of the people

around

you.

The things that I'm teaching in this workshop are the reason that I'm able to catch myself and. That I'm able to have this really deep connection with my inner voice, even when I'm not quote unquote doing well in life. Right? Like even during the hard times, I can hear that part and I can be led by that part. And that wasn't always the case from that took time that took a lot of practice. And that's why I want to offer this workshop to as many people as possible, because it has been profoundly life-changing for me to have access to that. Inner knowing that wisdom, that intelligence, that compassion and love and knowing it's just like, When the answers come, it's like, you know, like there's no. There's nobody in the world that could debate you out of knowing that that was the answer. That you needed, which is not what happens when you get answers from the rational mind. Like rational mind is very black and white and, you can access an ultimate truth about yourself. and about how to navigate your reality when you practice this.

If this part of yourself is something that you are curious about and want to learn more about and want to actually spend a little bit of time. Strengthening. Head over to Kate Sheppard, creative.com and read about my activating intuition and creativity online workshop. It's a once a month workshop It's included in the colorful community tier , if you're a creative genius patron. along with all of the other amazing content that I put into that every month. I continue to be amazed and odd. By how powerfully our lives can transform when we invest in. Strengthening a relationship with this intuitive side of ourselves, this soft, quiet, inner voice. that is the home and breeding ground. And birthplace. Of creativity.

 

 

]]> Genius Moments #11 - Listening to the Soft, Quiet Voice Inside: The Art & Beauty of Intuitive Living Kate Shepherd 00:16:29 You contain, inside of you, a small, quiet voice that has the answers to everything that you could ever need to know. It knows what direction you need to move in moment to momoen, it knows what activity you need to explore. It knows what friendships you need to cultivate and which ones it is time to walk away from, what town you need to live in and even what you need to have for dinner. In this Bonus Episode I share a story of how my dedication to cultivating an ability to hear and be led by my own soft quiet voice, allowed me to experience a profound moment right smack dab in the middle of an ordinary day this past week. The story involves a dead bird, school children and a lot of love. You contain, inside of you, a small, quiet voice that has the answers to everything that you could ever need to know. It knows what direction you need to move in moment to momoen, it knows what activity you need to explore. It knows what friendships you need to cultivate and which ones it is time to walk away from, what town you need to live in and even what you need to have for dinner. In this Bonus Episode I share a story of how my dedication to cultivating an ability to hear and be led by my own soft quiet voice, allowed me to experience a profound moment right smack dab in the middle of an ordinary day this past week. The story involves a dead bird, school children and a lot of love. false bonus c05fb54a-c85d-4355-866d-c0a67945e955 49 - Maria Over - Nurturing Creativity through Daily Routine EPISODE SUMMARY

In this podcast conversation, we delve into the fascinating world of Maria Over, an artist, children's book illustrator, and creative spirit based in Munich, Germany. Maria shares her insights on managing her wild creative spirit while producing art commercially, building a supportive global community of like-minded artists, and nurturing her creativity through a daily morning routine. We'll also explore her impressive list of illustration clients (Random House, eeBoo, Ravensburger Puzzles, Joanne’s Stores, American Greetings, Calypso Cards, The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Deutsche Telekom, Comedy Central, MTV, Audubon Society, Giorgio Armani, Verizon, Weleda) her artistic journey, and much more.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

Balancing Wild Creativity and Commercial Art
Maria effectively manages the delicate balance between her untamed creative spirit and the demands of producing commercial art. She allows her creativity to explore freely but adapts it to meet client-specific requirements when needed.

Building a Global Artistic Community
Maria has cultivated a strong global community of like-minded artists through online platforms. This community provides mutual support, feedback, and inspiration, contributing significantly to her artistic growth.

Daily Morning Routine for Creativity
Maria's daily morning routine involves starting her day with a sketchbook and coffee. This ritual helps her stay connected to her creative spirit and sets a positive tone for her day.

Embracing Unique Creative Spirit
Throughout the conversation, Maria emphasizes the importance of embracing one's unique creative spirit. She encourages artists to recognize that art is not just about technique but also about letting their creativity roam freely.

Inspiration for Aspiring Artists
Maria's journey to artistic success serves as an inspiring example for aspiring artists. Her story reminds others to tap into their creative potential and approach art with playfulness and passion.

Managing Creativity and Commercial Art

Maria has mastered the delicate balance between her wild creative spirit and the demands of producing commercial art. She recognizes that her creativity is like a wild horse that needs to be tamed, but not completely controlled. Maria's approach is to let her creativity roam freely, allowing it to explore new ideas and unconventional techniques. However, when it comes to producing art for clients, she knows how to rein in her creativity and adapt it to meet their specific needs.

Building a Supportive Global Community

One of the keys to Maria's artistic success is her ability to build a supportive global community of like-minded artists. Through social media platforms and online forums, Maria has connected with artists from all over the world who share her passion for creativity. They provide each other with valuable feedback, support, and inspiration. Maria believes that having a strong community of fellow artists is essential for personal and artistic growth.

Nurturing Creativity Through a Daily Morning Routine

Another aspect of Maria's journey to artistic success is her commitment to nurturing her creativity through a daily morning routine. Every morning, Maria starts her day with a cup of coffee and a sketchbook. She spends a few minutes creating whatever comes to mind, allowing her creativity to flow freely. This morning ritual helps her set the tone for the rest of the day and ensures that she stays connected to her creative spirit.

Throughout our conversation, Maria's passion for art and her playful approach to creativity shines through. She reminds us that art is not just about technique and skill, but also about embracing our unique creative spirit. Maria's journey to artistic success is an inspiration to all aspiring artists who want to unleash their own creative potential.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius EPISODE SUMMARY

In this podcast conversation, we delve into the fascinating world of Maria Over, an artist, children's book illustrator, and creative spirit based in Munich, Germany. Maria shares her insights on managing her wild creative spirit while producing art commercially, building a supportive global community of like-minded artists, and nurturing her creativity through a daily morning routine. We'll also explore her impressive list of illustration clients (Random House, eeBoo, Ravensburger Puzzles, Joanne’s Stores, American Greetings, Calypso Cards, The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Deutsche Telekom, Comedy Central, MTV, Audubon Society, Giorgio Armani, Verizon, Weleda) her artistic journey, and much more.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

Balancing Wild Creativity and Commercial Art
Maria effectively manages the delicate balance between her untamed creative spirit and the demands of producing commercial art. She allows her creativity to explore freely but adapts it to meet client-specific requirements when needed.

Building a Global Artistic Community
Maria has cultivated a strong global community of like-minded artists through online platforms. This community provides mutual support, feedback, and inspiration, contributing significantly to her artistic growth.

Daily Morning Routine for Creativity
Maria's daily morning routine involves starting her day with a sketchbook and coffee. This ritual helps her stay connected to her creative spirit and sets a positive tone for her day.

Embracing Unique Creative Spirit
Throughout the conversation, Maria emphasizes the importance of embracing one's unique creative spirit. She encourages artists to recognize that art is not just about technique but also about letting their creativity roam freely.

Inspiration for Aspiring Artists
Maria's journey to artistic success serves as an inspiring example for aspiring artists. Her story reminds others to tap into their creative potential and approach art with playfulness and passion.

Managing Creativity and Commercial Art

Maria has mastered the delicate balance between her wild creative spirit and the demands of producing commercial art. She recognizes that her creativity is like a wild horse that needs to be tamed, but not completely controlled. Maria's approach is to let her creativity roam freely, allowing it to explore new ideas and unconventional techniques. However, when it comes to producing art for clients, she knows how to rein in her creativity and adapt it to meet their specific needs.

Building a Supportive Global Community

One of the keys to Maria's artistic success is her ability to build a supportive global community of like-minded artists. Through social media platforms and online forums, Maria has connected with artists from all over the world who share her passion for creativity. They provide each other with valuable feedback, support, and inspiration. Maria believes that having a strong community of fellow artists is essential for personal and artistic growth.

Nurturing Creativity Through a Daily Morning Routine

Another aspect of Maria's journey to artistic success is her commitment to nurturing her creativity through a daily morning routine. Every morning, Maria starts her day with a cup of coffee and a sketchbook. She spends a few minutes creating whatever comes to mind, allowing her creativity to flow freely. This morning ritual helps her set the tone for the rest of the day and ensures that she stays connected to her creative spirit.

Throughout our conversation, Maria's passion for art and her playful approach to creativity shines through. She reminds us that art is not just about technique and skill, but also about embracing our unique creative spirit. Maria's journey to artistic success is an inspiration to all aspiring artists who want to unleash their own creative potential.

]]> 49 - Maria Over - Nurturing Creativity through Daily Routine Kate Shepherd 00:49:45 In this podcast conversation, we delve into the fascinating world of Maria Over, an artist, children's book illustrator, and creative spirit based in Munich, Germany. Maria shares her insights on managing her wild creative spirit while producing art commercially, building a supportive global community of like-minded artists, and nurturing her creativity through a daily morning routine. We'll also explore her impressive list of illustration clients (Random House, eeBoo, Ravensburger Puzzles, Joanne’s Stores, American Greetings, Calypso Cards, The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Deutsche Telekom, Comedy Central, MTV, Audubon Society, Giorgio Armani, Verizon, Weleda) her artistic journey, and much more. In this podcast conversation, we delve into the fascinating world of Maria Over, an artist, children's book illustrator, and creative spirit based in Munich, Germany. Maria shares her insights on managing her wild creative spirit while producing art commercially, building a supportive global community of like-minded artists, and nurturing her creativity through a daily morning routine. We'll also explore her impressive list of illustration clients (Random House, eeBoo, Ravensburger Puzzles, Joanne’s Stores, American Greetings, Calypso Cards, The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Deutsche Telekom, Comedy Central, MTV, Audubon Society, Giorgio Armani, Verizon, Weleda) her artistic journey, and much more. becoming an artist, painting, maria over, female artist, creative play, balance, daily rituals, creative freedom, finding joy, visual art, becoming creative, commercial artwork, creativity, german artist false full 49 bc149877-3056-4d64-bc58-31d4cf84e90c 48 - Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez - Rediscovering Creative Joy: Recovery & Resilience in your Creative Process In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, our guest Dr. Meredith Estevez, a renowned oboist, podcaster, coach, writer, and educator, shares her profound journey of creative recovery and the vital lessons she's learned about finding joy in the act of creation. Through her personal experiences, Merideth explores the effects of creative burnout, the harmful generational cycle of teaching through shame, and the pressure to balance creative impulse with marketability and success. She discusses how she rediscovered her true self using "The Artist's Way," navigated feelings of unworthiness despite achievements, and unveiled the power of surrendering to the creative process. Dr. Estevez also provides practical advice for reducing the stress of needing to know everything and embracing a sense of inner worthiness. Tune in to discover how to align with your calling, overcome self-doubt, and cultivate creativity from a place of joy.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Merideth's journey of creative recovery
  • Exploring the impact of creative burnout and the generational cycle of teaching through shame.
  • Balancing creative impulse with marketability and success in the artistic world.
  • Acknowledging feelings of unworthiness even amidst achievements and accolades.
  • The transformative power of surrender in the creative process.
  • Devotion vs discipline in creative work
  • Practical steps to shift from shame-driven creation to joyful expression.
]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, our guest Dr. Meredith Estevez, a renowned oboist, podcaster, coach, writer, and educator, shares her profound journey of creative recovery and the vital lessons she's learned about finding joy in the act of creation. Through her personal experiences, Merideth explores the effects of creative burnout, the harmful generational cycle of teaching through shame, and the pressure to balance creative impulse with marketability and success. She discusses how she rediscovered her true self using "The Artist's Way," navigated feelings of unworthiness despite achievements, and unveiled the power of surrendering to the creative process. Dr. Estevez also provides practical advice for reducing the stress of needing to know everything and embracing a sense of inner worthiness. Tune in to discover how to align with your calling, overcome self-doubt, and cultivate creativity from a place of joy.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Merideth's journey of creative recovery
  • Exploring the impact of creative burnout and the generational cycle of teaching through shame.
  • Balancing creative impulse with marketability and success in the artistic world.
  • Acknowledging feelings of unworthiness even amidst achievements and accolades.
  • The transformative power of surrender in the creative process.
  • Devotion vs discipline in creative work
  • Practical steps to shift from shame-driven creation to joyful expression.
]]> 48 - Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez - Rediscovering Creative Joy: Recovery & Resilience in your Creative Process Kate Shepherd 00:54:23 In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, our guest Dr. Meredith Estevez, a renowned oboist, podcaster, coach, writer, and educator, shares her profound journey of creative recovery and the vital lessons she's learned about finding joy in the act of creation. Through her personal experiences, Merideth explores the effects of creative burnout, the harmful generational cycle of teaching through shame, and the pressure to balance creative impulse with marketability and success. She discusses how she rediscovered her true self using "The Artist's Way," navigated feelings of unworthiness despite achievements, and unveiled the power of surrendering to the creative process. Dr. Estevez also provides practical advice for reducing the stress of needing to know everything and embracing a sense of inner worthiness. Tune in to discover how to align with your calling, overcome self-doubt, and cultivate creativity from a place of joy. In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, our guest Dr. Meredith Estevez, a renowned oboist, podcaster, coach, writer, and educator, shares her profound journey of creative recovery and the vital lessons she's learned about finding joy in the act of creation. Through her personal experiences, Merideth explores the effects of creative burnout, the harmful generational cycle of teaching through shame, and the pressure to balance creative impulse with marketability and success. She discusses how she rediscovered her true self using "The Artist's Way," navigated feelings of unworthiness despite achievements, and unveiled the power of surrendering to the creative process. Dr. Estevez also provides practical advice for reducing the stress of needing to know everything and embracing a sense of inner worthiness. Tune in to discover how to align with your calling, overcome self-doubt, and cultivate creativity from a place of joy. music, creative burnout, creative mastery, the artists way, academia, creative coaching, merideth hite estevez, intuition, female leaders, creative passion, discipline, artists for joy, spirituality in creativity, creativity coaching, creative freedom, finding joy, burnout, creative genius, finding creativity, oboist, devotion, creativity false full 48 f2aa6b67-7005-4be6-ad64-a4471766b76a Genius Moments #10 - Season Three Prepisode: Cultivating Intuition & Creativity: The Pathway to Ease & Serendipity In this pre-season three episode, Host Kate Shepherd announces the official vision and theme for Season 3, Learning to See. Kate shares a heartfelt personal story about Bob The Foster dog, and how in the face of external pressures she was able to rely on her intuition to help her see what she needed to see in order for navigate a difficult decision. Kate shares some of her techniques for cultivating your own intuition and sets the stage for some of the new things you can expect from Creative Genius in Season three that promise it make it our most exciting and engaging season yet. 


Exciting announcement about the new monthly workshops - Interactive Creativity & Intuition Workshops she will be holding to support you as you explore Learning to See in terms of both your artistry and personal growth (including a taste of that they will include) 


Lovely practice for you to experiment with - Kate shares the simple yet powerful practice she committed to this summer that has had a profound impact on her life and how you can begin to cultivate this for yourself. 
 

The episode will leave you listeners inspired to nurture their innate capacities and embark on a journey of learning to see life from a richer perspective, and ready for Season 3 of The Creative Genius Podcast!
 

While you are waiting for season 3 to star in 2 short weeks, why not revisit past episodes and select ones that resonate with them.

]]> Fri, 1 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this pre-season three episode, Host Kate Shepherd announces the official vision and theme for Season 3, Learning to See. Kate shares a heartfelt personal story about Bob The Foster dog, and how in the face of external pressures she was able to rely on her intuition to help her see what she needed to see in order for navigate a difficult decision. Kate shares some of her techniques for cultivating your own intuition and sets the stage for some of the new things you can expect from Creative Genius in Season three that promise it make it our most exciting and engaging season yet. 


Exciting announcement about the new monthly workshops - Interactive Creativity & Intuition Workshops she will be holding to support you as you explore Learning to See in terms of both your artistry and personal growth (including a taste of that they will include) 


Lovely practice for you to experiment with - Kate shares the simple yet powerful practice she committed to this summer that has had a profound impact on her life and how you can begin to cultivate this for yourself. 
 

The episode will leave you listeners inspired to nurture their innate capacities and embark on a journey of learning to see life from a richer perspective, and ready for Season 3 of The Creative Genius Podcast!
 

While you are waiting for season 3 to star in 2 short weeks, why not revisit past episodes and select ones that resonate with them.

]]> Genius Moments #10 - Season Three Prepisode: Cultivating Intuition & Creativity: The Pathway to Ease & Serendipity Kate Shepherd 00:24:12 In this pre-season three episode, Host Kate Shepherd announces the official vision and theme for Season 3, Learning to See. Kate shares a heartfelt personal story about Bob The Foster dog, and how in the face of external pressures she was able to rely on her intuition to help her see what she needed to see in order for navigate a difficult decision. Kate shares some of her techniques for cultivating your own intuition and sets the stage for some of the new things you can expect from Creative Genius in Season three that promise it make it our most exciting and engaging season yet. In this pre-season three episode, Host Kate Shepherd announces the official vision and theme for Season 3, Learning to See. Kate shares a heartfelt personal story about Bob The Foster dog, and how in the face of external pressures she was able to rely on her intuition to help her see what she needed to see in order for navigate a difficult decision. Kate shares some of her techniques for cultivating your own intuition and sets the stage for some of the new things you can expect from Creative Genius in Season three that promise it make it our most exciting and engaging season yet. false bonus 12060df6-41ce-4a27-b69a-cb1aec888618 47 - Juliette Crane, Artist & Creative Educator - Finding Your Creative Voice Through Play Episode Summary: In this episode, host Kate Shepherd interviews Wisconsin based Juliette Crane, a painter, writer, and creative educator, with international recognition and thousands of collectors, customers, and students.

Juliette shares pivotal moments along her creative journey and the difficult circumstances that led her to rediscover and her passion for art.  They discuss Juliette's creative journey, her connection to creativity, the themes in her artwork, and the importance of embracing creativity to heal and thrive in life. Juliette shares her experiences, challenges, and insights that have shaped her artistic path and offers valuable advice for aspiring artists.

Highlights - What We Talk About:

-What she did when she was fired from her job via an email. And how it led her back to the true artist she always was. 

-The incredible, movie-like moment involving hundreds of butterflies that she took as a sign that she had to make a change in her life. 

-How the creative process helps Juliette process the world around her and tell stories through her art.

-The connection between healing and creativity in Juliette's life.

-How she overcame false beliefs and societal dysfunctions by reactivating and trusting her inner creative intelligence.

-Juliette's inspiration, intuition, and how she communicates with creativity.

Episode Notes: Juliette Crane, a renowned painter, writer, and creative educator from Wisconsin, shares her creative journey, themes in her artwork, and the connection between creativity and healing. She emphasizes the importance of embracing creativity to overcome false beliefs and societal dysfunctions. Juliette talks about her struggles and challenges on her artistic path and the role of intuition in her creative process.

To learn more about Juliette Crane and her artwork, visit her Instagram (@juliettecrane) and her website. Juliette offers courses and workshops to help artists get unstuck and unlock their creativity. Take a step towards nurturing your creativity and explore the magic of art with Juliette Crane.

Stay Connected: Follow me on Instagram (@kateshepherdcreative) or by subscribing to the newsletter

My sign off message for you from the edge of the end of Season 2 

I am so grateful you are here and that we are doing this together - thank you for being here, making time for yourself and your creativity. Please take time to rest during the summer; experiment, play and make some time to re-listen to some episodes of the show, you will be amazed by what you catch the second time around. And join the Patreon community to access bonus episodes, activity prompts, and connect with fellow artists, I think you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner!

If you long to express creativity freely but believe you are not good enough or lack the creativity within you, remember this: creativity is the intelligence that animates the entire universe, and it already lives and breathes within you. Embrace play, break the rules, and discover the magic already inside you. 

I'll be back in September with more inspiring interviews and stories of creativity. See you then!

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Episode Summary: In this episode, host Kate Shepherd interviews Wisconsin based Juliette Crane, a painter, writer, and creative educator, with international recognition and thousands of collectors, customers, and students.

Juliette shares pivotal moments along her creative journey and the difficult circumstances that led her to rediscover and her passion for art.  They discuss Juliette's creative journey, her connection to creativity, the themes in her artwork, and the importance of embracing creativity to heal and thrive in life. Juliette shares her experiences, challenges, and insights that have shaped her artistic path and offers valuable advice for aspiring artists.

Highlights - What We Talk About:

-What she did when she was fired from her job via an email. And how it led her back to the true artist she always was. 

-The incredible, movie-like moment involving hundreds of butterflies that she took as a sign that she had to make a change in her life. 

-How the creative process helps Juliette process the world around her and tell stories through her art.

-The connection between healing and creativity in Juliette's life.

-How she overcame false beliefs and societal dysfunctions by reactivating and trusting her inner creative intelligence.

-Juliette's inspiration, intuition, and how she communicates with creativity.

Episode Notes: Juliette Crane, a renowned painter, writer, and creative educator from Wisconsin, shares her creative journey, themes in her artwork, and the connection between creativity and healing. She emphasizes the importance of embracing creativity to overcome false beliefs and societal dysfunctions. Juliette talks about her struggles and challenges on her artistic path and the role of intuition in her creative process.

To learn more about Juliette Crane and her artwork, visit her Instagram (@juliettecrane) and her website. Juliette offers courses and workshops to help artists get unstuck and unlock their creativity. Take a step towards nurturing your creativity and explore the magic of art with Juliette Crane.

Stay Connected: Follow me on Instagram (@kateshepherdcreative) or by subscribing to the newsletter

My sign off message for you from the edge of the end of Season 2 

I am so grateful you are here and that we are doing this together - thank you for being here, making time for yourself and your creativity. Please take time to rest during the summer; experiment, play and make some time to re-listen to some episodes of the show, you will be amazed by what you catch the second time around. And join the Patreon community to access bonus episodes, activity prompts, and connect with fellow artists, I think you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner!

If you long to express creativity freely but believe you are not good enough or lack the creativity within you, remember this: creativity is the intelligence that animates the entire universe, and it already lives and breathes within you. Embrace play, break the rules, and discover the magic already inside you. 

I'll be back in September with more inspiring interviews and stories of creativity. See you then!

]]> 47 - Juliette Crane, Artist & Creative Educator - Finding Your Creative Voice Through Play Kate Shepherd 01:10:31 In this episode, host Kate Shepherd interviews Wisconsin based Juliette Crane, a painter, writer, and creative educator, with international recognition and thousands of collectors, customers, and students. Juliette shares pivotal moments along her creative journey and the difficult circumstances that led her to rediscover and her passion for art. They discuss Juliette's creative journey, her connection to creativity, the themes in her artwork, and the importance of embracing creativity to heal and thrive in life. Juliette shares her experiences, challenges, and insights that have shaped her artistic path and offers valuable advice for aspiring artists. In this episode, host Kate Shepherd interviews Wisconsin based Juliette Crane, a painter, writer, and creative educator, with international recognition and thousands of collectors, customers, and students. Juliette shares pivotal moments along her creative journey and the difficult circumstances that led her to rediscover and her passion for art. They discuss Juliette's creative journey, her connection to creativity, the themes in her artwork, and the importance of embracing creativity to heal and thrive in life. Juliette shares her experiences, challenges, and insights that have shaped her artistic path and offers valuable advice for aspiring artists. painting, fantasy art, female artist, artist, quitting your job, female entrepreneurs, humanity is glitching, finding creativity, female artists, pursuing passion, creativity false full 47 24276be0-9e4b-4e0a-b5b6-cc0c787c63a3 46 - James Miller, Author, A Small Fiction: Freedom via Limitation - The Magic of Discipline Inside Your Creative Practice What we talk about
  • James Miller's journey as a writer and the genesis of A Small Fiction
  • The commitment to daily writing for nearly eight years and its transformative effects
  • Harnessing creativity as a tool for processing emotions and overcoming anxiety and depression
  • Practical prompts for accessing flow states in creative endeavours
  • Ingenious solution for utilizing beloved but misfit creative pieces
  • The relationship between discipline and flow in a healthy creative practice
  • Exploring the value of human creativity and ownership of creative works
  • James's poetic vision for society's embrace of creativity

One of the most powerful moments in this episode was when Kate and James talked about James's commitment to daily writing for nearly eight years. The transformative power of a consistent creative practice is hard to ignore. Through his journey, James experienced significant shifts, gained a substantial readership, and secured a publishing deal. The conversation emphasizes the therapeutic nature of creativity, particularly in dealing with anxiety and depression. Listeners are encouraged to tap into their own creative potential and explore the ways in which creative expression can facilitate personal development and emotional well-being.

Thank you for joining us on this marvellous conversation with James Miller.

Remember to sign up for the 21-day Creative Ritual Challenge on the Creative Genius Patreon platform to experience transformative shifts in your own creative practice. Explore the wealth of bonus episodes, journal worksheets, painting workshops, guided meditations, and more available to Creative Genius Patrons. Visit Kate Shepherd Creative.com or go to Patreon.com/CreativeGeniusPodcast to activate your membership and unlock the creative genius within you.

]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius What we talk about
  • James Miller's journey as a writer and the genesis of A Small Fiction
  • The commitment to daily writing for nearly eight years and its transformative effects
  • Harnessing creativity as a tool for processing emotions and overcoming anxiety and depression
  • Practical prompts for accessing flow states in creative endeavours
  • Ingenious solution for utilizing beloved but misfit creative pieces
  • The relationship between discipline and flow in a healthy creative practice
  • Exploring the value of human creativity and ownership of creative works
  • James's poetic vision for society's embrace of creativity

One of the most powerful moments in this episode was when Kate and James talked about James's commitment to daily writing for nearly eight years. The transformative power of a consistent creative practice is hard to ignore. Through his journey, James experienced significant shifts, gained a substantial readership, and secured a publishing deal. The conversation emphasizes the therapeutic nature of creativity, particularly in dealing with anxiety and depression. Listeners are encouraged to tap into their own creative potential and explore the ways in which creative expression can facilitate personal development and emotional well-being.

Thank you for joining us on this marvellous conversation with James Miller.

Remember to sign up for the 21-day Creative Ritual Challenge on the Creative Genius Patreon platform to experience transformative shifts in your own creative practice. Explore the wealth of bonus episodes, journal worksheets, painting workshops, guided meditations, and more available to Creative Genius Patrons. Visit Kate Shepherd Creative.com or go to Patreon.com/CreativeGeniusPodcast to activate your membership and unlock the creative genius within you.

]]> 46 - James Miller, Author, A Small Fiction: Freedom via Limitation - The Magic of Discipline Inside Your Creative Practice Kate Shepherd 00:49:36 In this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd has a captivating conversation with writer James Miller, the mastermind behind the immensely popular micro-fiction series, A Small Fiction. James shares his journey of starting the series, committing to daily writing for eight years, experiencing significant shifts, and ultimately gaining a massive readership and a publishing deal. The episode explores the profound connection between creativity and personal growth, highlighting the power of creative expression in processing emotions such as anxiety and depression. James offers practical prompts for generating flow states and presents a genius solution for utilizing cherished but out-of-place creative gems. The conversation delves into the importance of discipline and flow in a healthy creative practice, the value of human creativity, and the concept of ownership over creative works. This conversation prompted Kate to create the 21 days of Rituals for Creativity which you can access by signing up for a Creative Genius Patreon Membership James also shares a poetic vision for society's relationship with creativity, leaving listeners inspired and motivated to tap into their own creative potential. In this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd has a captivating conversation with writer James Miller, the mastermind behind the immensely popular micro-fiction series, A Small Fiction. James shares his journey of starting the series, committing to daily writing for eight years, experiencing significant shifts, and ultimately gaining a massive readership and a publishing deal. The episode explores the profound connection between creativity and personal growth, highlighting the power of creative expression in processing emotions such as anxiety and depression. James offers practical prompts for generating flow states and presents a genius solution for utilizing cherished but out-of-place creative gems. The conversation delves into the importance of discipline and flow in a healthy creative practice, the value of human creativity, and the concept of ownership over creative works. This conversation prompted Kate to create the 21 days of Rituals for Creativity which you can access by signing up for a Creative Genius Patreon Membership James also shares a poetic vision for society's relationship with creativity, leaving listeners inspired and motivated to tap into their own creative potential. writing memoir, anxiety, becoming a writer, writing, depression, creative practice, writers, writing fiction, writing master class, a small fiction false full 46 1bff5336-3f37-4d36-999f-b2d400ae4068 45 - Kim Myers Smith, Fine Artist: Mess. Rest. Trust. Repeat Trust. Mess. Rest. Repeat.

In this fantastic episode, our gracious guest, Kim Myers Smith, reveals her four-part formula for cultivating a healthy, productive, and stress-free creative practice. Host Kate Shepherd emphasizes the profound significance of creativity as the life force behind the universe, urging listeners to reconnect with this potent energy. Together, they challenge toxic beliefs surrounding creativity, explore the societal conditioning that discourages embracing messiness and uncertainty, and unveil the transformative power of surrendering to these aspects. Engage in an enlightening activity and contemplation exercise to embrace the unknown in your own creative endeavors. Prepare to be inspired!

Join the Creative Genius Community on the Creative Genius Family Facebook Page!  to share your experiences and insights. Dive into Kate's daily sketching practice, drawing inspiration from the natural world and embracing imperfections, to cultivate comfort with uncertainty and messiness in your creative expression. This thought-provoking conversation with Kim Smith touches on her journey in embracing the messy and uncertain aspects of her art practice, the role of intuition, the relationship between intuition and intention, creative rituals, and the significance of one's environment in the creative process. Discover why "The Pig" holds a special place in Kim's heart.

Tune in to this enlightening episode, available on all major podcast platforms. Don't forget to leave a review to support the show. Thank you for joining us on this transformative creative journey!

Now streaming wherever you get your podcasts.

Remember to leave the show a review today!

THANK YOU!

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Trust. Mess. Rest. Repeat.

In this fantastic episode, our gracious guest, Kim Myers Smith, reveals her four-part formula for cultivating a healthy, productive, and stress-free creative practice. Host Kate Shepherd emphasizes the profound significance of creativity as the life force behind the universe, urging listeners to reconnect with this potent energy. Together, they challenge toxic beliefs surrounding creativity, explore the societal conditioning that discourages embracing messiness and uncertainty, and unveil the transformative power of surrendering to these aspects. Engage in an enlightening activity and contemplation exercise to embrace the unknown in your own creative endeavors. Prepare to be inspired!

Join the Creative Genius Community on the Creative Genius Family Facebook Page!  to share your experiences and insights. Dive into Kate's daily sketching practice, drawing inspiration from the natural world and embracing imperfections, to cultivate comfort with uncertainty and messiness in your creative expression. This thought-provoking conversation with Kim Smith touches on her journey in embracing the messy and uncertain aspects of her art practice, the role of intuition, the relationship between intuition and intention, creative rituals, and the significance of one's environment in the creative process. Discover why "The Pig" holds a special place in Kim's heart.

Tune in to this enlightening episode, available on all major podcast platforms. Don't forget to leave a review to support the show. Thank you for joining us on this transformative creative journey!

Now streaming wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> 45 - Kim Myers Smith, Fine Artist: Mess. Rest. Trust. Repeat Kate Shepherd 00:53:32 In this captivating episode, we explore the profound power of creativity and the deep-seated pain caused by our disconnection from it. Join us as we challenge limiting beliefs around creativity, including the misconception that making a mess is not acceptable. Discover how the true magic we seek often lies on the other side of the chaos. Special guest, Kim Myers Smith, a renowned fine artist, shares invaluable insights on navigating the messy and uncertain stages of the creative process. We also introduce the Creative Genius Family Facebook community and the exclusive Creative Genius Patreon membership, offering a wealth of bonus content, journal worksheets, painting workshops, and guided meditations. Join us on this transformative journey of self-expression and empowerment! In this captivating episode, we explore the profound power of creativity and the deep-seated pain caused by our disconnection from it. Join us as we challenge limiting beliefs around creativity, including the misconception that making a mess is not acceptable. Discover how the true magic we seek often lies on the other side of the chaos. Special guest, Kim Myers Smith, a renowned fine artist, shares invaluable insights on navigating the messy and uncertain stages of the creative process. We also introduce the Creative Genius Family Facebook community and the exclusive Creative Genius Patreon membership, offering a wealth of bonus content, journal worksheets, painting workshops, and guided meditations. Join us on this transformative journey of self-expression and empowerment! creative problem solving, creative thinking tools, imagination, becoming an artist, surrender, unlocking creativity, enhancing creative skills, creative ideas, creative brainstorming, creative genius community, creative genius patreon membership, creative inspiration, plein air, overcoming creative blocks, developing artistic creativity creativity, art therapy, cultivating imagination, creative tips, creative techniques, creative lifestyle, creative exploration, nurturing creative talent, boosting creativity, problem solving, kim myers smith, female led business, fine artist, female entrepreneurs, creative projects, making a mess, power of creativity, fine arts, creative habits, creative self-expression, creative thinking techniques, arts, spiritual path, messy and uncertain stages, creative process, plein air painting, oil painting, natural inspiration, limiting beliefs, innovation, inspiration, creative exercises, personal growth, empowerment, daily sketching practice, journaling, creative business, fine art, creative industries, creative thinking, the arts, transformation, art, artist interviews, artistic inspiration, sparking creativity, self-expression, artistic expression, uncertainty in creative expression., creativity, innovative ideas, creative mindset development, creativity techniques, self care, stimulating creativity false full 45 b0621429-df10-4eb6-93af-8809fcca08e9 Genius Moments #9 Embracing the Feelings: Exploring Aversions as a form of Love and Self Healing In this episode, host Kate Shepherd shares her lifelong journey with art and the recent discovery of her deep craving for oil painting. From her childhood fascination with art supplies to her experiences in a specialized art school, Kate's love for creating art has always been a part of her. However, societal pressure to choose one medium and her own aversion to oil painting prevented her from exploring this medium until now.

Kate reflects on the conditioning she underwent as a child, where she learned to suppress her urge to try new things and focus on one discipline. But her inherent drive to create always remained. She discusses her resistance to oil painting and the misconceptions she held about it, associating it with darkness and messiness.

The turning point came when Kate encountered the stunning oil paintings of guest Kim Meyers Smith and was deeply moved by their beauty. This sparked her curiosity and desire to finally give oil painting a chance. 

Kate shares her recent midnight craving for oil painting and the realization that it was time to embrace this medium. Instead of suppressing it, deciding to honor her craving as an act of self-love and healing. She describes her plan to visit the art supply store and purchase a small starter collection of oil paints and brushes, allowing herself to indulge in this long-awaited exploration.

Through this personal journey, Kate encourages listeners to question societal norms and embrace their own artistic desires. She emphasizes the importance of following one's instincts and pursuing various creative avenues without feeling the need to limit oneself. Kate's experience with oil painting serves as a reminder that art is a diverse and boundless realm, offering endless opportunities for self-expression and growth.

Join Kate and embark on a new journey embracing the unknown and unlocking new dimensions of our artistic spirit.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode, host Kate Shepherd shares her lifelong journey with art and the recent discovery of her deep craving for oil painting. From her childhood fascination with art supplies to her experiences in a specialized art school, Kate's love for creating art has always been a part of her. However, societal pressure to choose one medium and her own aversion to oil painting prevented her from exploring this medium until now.

Kate reflects on the conditioning she underwent as a child, where she learned to suppress her urge to try new things and focus on one discipline. But her inherent drive to create always remained. She discusses her resistance to oil painting and the misconceptions she held about it, associating it with darkness and messiness.

The turning point came when Kate encountered the stunning oil paintings of guest Kim Meyers Smith and was deeply moved by their beauty. This sparked her curiosity and desire to finally give oil painting a chance. 

Kate shares her recent midnight craving for oil painting and the realization that it was time to embrace this medium. Instead of suppressing it, deciding to honor her craving as an act of self-love and healing. She describes her plan to visit the art supply store and purchase a small starter collection of oil paints and brushes, allowing herself to indulge in this long-awaited exploration.

Through this personal journey, Kate encourages listeners to question societal norms and embrace their own artistic desires. She emphasizes the importance of following one's instincts and pursuing various creative avenues without feeling the need to limit oneself. Kate's experience with oil painting serves as a reminder that art is a diverse and boundless realm, offering endless opportunities for self-expression and growth.

Join Kate and embark on a new journey embracing the unknown and unlocking new dimensions of our artistic spirit.

]]> Genius Moments #9 Embracing the Feelings: Exploring Aversions as a form of Love and Self Healing Kate Shepherd 00:22:50 In this episode, the Kate reflects on her lifelong passion for art and her journey of self-discovery through various artistic mediums. From her childhood fascination with art supplies to her enrolment in a prestigious art school, Kate struggled with societal pressure to choose one artistic path. She shares her aversion to oil painting and her recent revelation that she suspects there might be deep healing available to her in exploring this medium. Exploring how facing our lifelong aversions as an act of love and healing, may allow us to finally overcome past conditioning and embrace a deeper connection with our inner creativity. In this episode, the Kate reflects on her lifelong passion for art and her journey of self-discovery through various artistic mediums. From her childhood fascination with art supplies to her enrolment in a prestigious art school, Kate struggled with societal pressure to choose one artistic path. She shares her aversion to oil painting and her recent revelation that she suspects there might be deep healing available to her in exploring this medium. Exploring how facing our lifelong aversions as an act of love and healing, may allow us to finally overcome past conditioning and embrace a deeper connection with our inner creativity. childhood memories, choosing a path, high school experiences, exploring new mediums, creative exploration, craving for oil painting, oil painting aversion, overcoming fears, art obsession, conditioning and survival, art supplies false bonus b4fa6db6-1cd0-482a-b048-e12c6f949b09 44 - Jodi Ohl, Bestselling Author & Artist - Unlocking Your Creative Potential: Insights & Lessons for Igniting Your Artistic Journey On this episode of Creative Genius, Kate is joined by the immensely talented Jodi Ohl. Jodi's artistic journey is a testament to the power of following one's passion. After leaving her secure day job, Jodi dedicated herself to building a successful artistic career. Her art, characterized by its unique texture, vibrant colors, and motivational themes, has gained recognition and has been featured in over 36 international mixed media magazines. Jodi's contributions to the art world extend beyond her own work, as she has also contributed to seven mixed media books.

During the interview, Jodi opens up about her early experiences with creativity and how it shaped her perspective on art. She candidly shares the challenges she faced in choosing a different path instead of pursuing art as a full-time profession. Jodi reflects on the lessons she learned and the skills she gained from that experience.

A significant turning point in Jodi's journey came when she rediscovered her creative side during a challenging period in her life. This transformative experience fuelled her passion and motivated her to pursue art as a full-time artist. Jodi discusses the fears she confronted and the regrets she didn't want to haunt her during the leap of faith she took.

Throughout the conversation, Jodi emphasizes the importance of aligning with one's creative calling and offers valuable advice to listeners who aspire to become full-time artists. She shares insights on the role of discipline, finding one's voice, and the rewards of perseverance.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Jodi is a sought-after mixed media art teacher. She conducts workshops both online and in person, sharing her expertise with students across the United States. Her teaching style is approachable, and her recently released book, "Abstracts in Acrylic and Ink," allows readers to learn from her as if they were sitting beside her in a workshop.

Allow yourself an hour to be captivated by Jodi's inspiring journey and her profound understanding of the creative process and your own life may never be the same!

To find out more about Jodi's artwork and workshops, visit Jodi's website

This episode of Creative Genius is a must-listen for anyone seeking a little extra inspiration and guidance in their own artistic endeavours.

]]> Fri, 9 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius On this episode of Creative Genius, Kate is joined by the immensely talented Jodi Ohl. Jodi's artistic journey is a testament to the power of following one's passion. After leaving her secure day job, Jodi dedicated herself to building a successful artistic career. Her art, characterized by its unique texture, vibrant colors, and motivational themes, has gained recognition and has been featured in over 36 international mixed media magazines. Jodi's contributions to the art world extend beyond her own work, as she has also contributed to seven mixed media books.

During the interview, Jodi opens up about her early experiences with creativity and how it shaped her perspective on art. She candidly shares the challenges she faced in choosing a different path instead of pursuing art as a full-time profession. Jodi reflects on the lessons she learned and the skills she gained from that experience.

A significant turning point in Jodi's journey came when she rediscovered her creative side during a challenging period in her life. This transformative experience fuelled her passion and motivated her to pursue art as a full-time artist. Jodi discusses the fears she confronted and the regrets she didn't want to haunt her during the leap of faith she took.

Throughout the conversation, Jodi emphasizes the importance of aligning with one's creative calling and offers valuable advice to listeners who aspire to become full-time artists. She shares insights on the role of discipline, finding one's voice, and the rewards of perseverance.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Jodi is a sought-after mixed media art teacher. She conducts workshops both online and in person, sharing her expertise with students across the United States. Her teaching style is approachable, and her recently released book, "Abstracts in Acrylic and Ink," allows readers to learn from her as if they were sitting beside her in a workshop.

Allow yourself an hour to be captivated by Jodi's inspiring journey and her profound understanding of the creative process and your own life may never be the same!

To find out more about Jodi's artwork and workshops, visit Jodi's website

This episode of Creative Genius is a must-listen for anyone seeking a little extra inspiration and guidance in their own artistic endeavours.

]]> 44 - Jodi Ohl, Bestselling Author & Artist - Unlocking Your Creative Potential: Insights & Lessons for Igniting Your Artistic Journey Kate Shepherd 00:50:17 In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd interviews Jodi Ohl, a best-selling author, award-winning mixed media artist, and creative instructor. Jodi shares her remarkable journey from leaving her day job to pursuing her artistic career full time. Known for her distinctive texture, bold colour combinations, and motivational compositions, Jodi's work has been published in numerous international mixed media magazines and she has contributed to several mixed media books. Listeners will gain insights into Jodi's experiences, the challenges she faced, and how she nurtures creativity. Jodi offers a special discount on one of her classes. See end of show notes for more information. In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd interviews Jodi Ohl, a best-selling author, award-winning mixed media artist, and creative instructor. Jodi shares her remarkable journey from leaving her day job to pursuing her artistic career full time. Known for her distinctive texture, bold colour combinations, and motivational compositions, Jodi's work has been published in numerous international mixed media magazines and she has contributed to several mixed media books. Listeners will gain insights into Jodi's experiences, the challenges she faced, and how she nurtures creativity. Jodi offers a special discount on one of her classes. See end of show notes for more information. surrender, abstract art, personal transformation, trust, plein air, fine arts arts, becoming an artis, art therapy, spirituality, female led business, flowers, fine artist, female entrepreneurs, making a mess, visual arts, acrylic painting, spiritual path, artist community, plein air painting, oil painting, heros journey, mindset, mastery, personal growth, journaling, uncertainty, creative business, mind over matter, the arts, transformation, crafting, art, creativity, self care, abstract painter false full 44 1968a654-1a7b-4e7c-b9ae-d0ef18cae2a0 Celebrating 100k downloads: Six Most Transformative Elements of a Fulfilling Creative Journey (and an EPIC GIVEAWAY!) Episode Summary

In this extraordinary episode celebrating 100k downloads of the Creative Genius Podcast, I bring you the culmination of 18 months of insightful conversations with the most brilliant creative minds and hearts of our time.

When I first started this show, I set out to create something that would help people everywhere learn how to begin activating creativity and living as the truest versions of themselves. In reflecting back over the episodes so far, six transformative elements began to emerge, for creating a powerful roadmap for activating your creativity and expressing your truest self. With intimate shares, inspiring moments, and practical guidance, this episode is packed with the formula for unlocking your full potential.

Plus, don't miss out on the epic giveaway featuring exclusive gifts from our esteemed past guests. This is an episode of immeasurable value that you simply can't afford to miss. Tune in now and be supported on the journey of your lifetime.

Show Notes

Over the past 18 months, I've had the privilege of engaging with some of the most brilliant and creative minds of our time. Together, we've delved deep into the heart of creativity, uncovering the secrets to reigniting our imaginative spirits.

In this remarkable episode, I invite you to join me on a transformative journey as we dive into the six core elements that have consistently emerged in these conversations, offering a roadmap for sparking your own creativity fuelled life transformation. Through insightful clips from past episodes and my personal reflections, we'll navigate these elements with intention, empowering you to unleash your true creative essence, and live the highest and best version of yourself. 

We'll explore how each of these six elements—uncovered through conversations with our exceptional guests—holds the key to unglitching your life and humanity as a whole. From embracing your inner child's boundless wonder to embracing vulnerability, from fostering curiosity to cultivating an environment conducive to creativity, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Reflections

Two years ago, I went on a walk and heard a voice telling me it was time to start a podcast. At that point, I had no idea what I would talk about or if I even had the skills to host a podcast. Editing and getting it out into the world? That was a whole other challenge I had to conquer. But here we are today among the top 1% of podcasts worldwide. 

There's no doubt in my mind that this is my life's work, that I am here to support the reunion between humans and their creativity. It's a calling I can't ignore. I consider it an honour to do this work. I'm eternally grateful to you, the listeners and to our first 42 incredible guests, trailblazers in their creative fields who have generously shared their time, wisdom, and love with us. Together, we have shared laughter, tears, and those lightbulb moments that have forever transformed us. 

Gratitude & Appreciation

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. Thank you for being here, for listening, and for making time for yourself and your creativity. I genuinely believe that nurturing our creative spirit is one of the most important things we can do. And I'm incredibly grateful that you're on this journey of self-discovery and creative expression.

Your feedback and stories about how the show has impacted your creativity truly touch my heart. It means the world to me to know that the Creative Genius Podcast has inspired you, made you think differently, and even lit a fire under you. And thank you for sharing the show with your friends and even strangers you meet. By spreading the word, you're amplifying the conversation about the power of creativity for both individuals and the planet.

I invite you to listen in and immerse yourself in the power of creativity. Together, we will unlock the code that will revolutionize your life and redefine the future of humanity. Don't miss out on this opportunity to tap into your infinite potential and make a meaningful impact on the world.

A Greater Message Emerging

As I reflect on the past 42 episodes, I see a greater message weaving through them all. Each guest has contributed their unique nugget of wisdom, passing the torch to the next. It's as if they have painted a constellation of insights that guide us on how to access, activate, and trust our creativity. In this episode I identify the 6 phases of creative transformation that repeat themselves over and over again in my conversations with these creative geniuses, I pull some of the most powerful moments and insights from past episodes and share my own reflections.

I believe that by embracing our creative power, we can overcome personal challenges and help heal the glitches in our own lives and society as a whole.

Tune in now to The Creative Genius Podcast, and let's embark on this extraordinary journey together.

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts

Sign up for my newsletter and never miss any of the juicy behind the scenes moments (and be automatically entered for the EPIC GIVEAWAY!) 

Support & Reciprocity 

This show is changing lives, there is no about it.  And I need your support in order to keep producing it which is why I created The Creative Genius Patreon Membership. If you haven't joined yet, you're missing out on wonderful, enriching, exclusive content that is truly transformational, and on an opportunity to support this powerfully important creative revolution. 

As a member, you'll gain access to bonus episodes where I share personal insights, intimate moments, and behind-the-scenes stories from the podcast. You'll also receive journal worksheets to help you deepen your creative practice, painting workshops, and guided meditations to nourish your soul. And the best part? It's incredibly affordable, and your support through Patreon helps us continue creating this show. 

Possibilities

I believe that creativity has the power to heal and transform lives. So, if you resonate with that message and have found value in the Creative Genius Podcast, I encourage you to share this episode with others who might benefit from it. Let's reach as many hearts as possible and help them tap into their creative potential.

Epic Giveaway!

Thank you to our generous-hearted past guests who contributed their extraordinary gifts, from admission to classes, consultations, beautiful artwork, prints, scarves, and even gift certificates - you made this truly epic Giveaway possible and I am so grateful, Tracy Verdugo, Margaret Smith, Betty Franks, Susan Logoreci, Tracy Mazuer, Ange Miller, Lori Siebert, Beth Suter, and Roxanne Willems (and Morning Moon Nature Jewelry!) 

These treasures are not only tokens of inspiration but also catalysts to fuel your creative endeavours.

For your opportunity to enter a chance to win something in this glorious giveaway, all you have to do is: 

1) Share a Creative Genius Post on Instagram or Facebook and tag @KateshepherdCreative or @TheCreativeGeniusPodcast

2) Sign up for my newsletter

Names will be drawn and announced on June 9th, 2023!

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Episode Summary

In this extraordinary episode celebrating 100k downloads of the Creative Genius Podcast, I bring you the culmination of 18 months of insightful conversations with the most brilliant creative minds and hearts of our time.

When I first started this show, I set out to create something that would help people everywhere learn how to begin activating creativity and living as the truest versions of themselves. In reflecting back over the episodes so far, six transformative elements began to emerge, for creating a powerful roadmap for activating your creativity and expressing your truest self. With intimate shares, inspiring moments, and practical guidance, this episode is packed with the formula for unlocking your full potential.

Plus, don't miss out on the epic giveaway featuring exclusive gifts from our esteemed past guests. This is an episode of immeasurable value that you simply can't afford to miss. Tune in now and be supported on the journey of your lifetime.

Show Notes

Over the past 18 months, I've had the privilege of engaging with some of the most brilliant and creative minds of our time. Together, we've delved deep into the heart of creativity, uncovering the secrets to reigniting our imaginative spirits.

In this remarkable episode, I invite you to join me on a transformative journey as we dive into the six core elements that have consistently emerged in these conversations, offering a roadmap for sparking your own creativity fuelled life transformation. Through insightful clips from past episodes and my personal reflections, we'll navigate these elements with intention, empowering you to unleash your true creative essence, and live the highest and best version of yourself. 

We'll explore how each of these six elements—uncovered through conversations with our exceptional guests—holds the key to unglitching your life and humanity as a whole. From embracing your inner child's boundless wonder to embracing vulnerability, from fostering curiosity to cultivating an environment conducive to creativity, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Reflections

Two years ago, I went on a walk and heard a voice telling me it was time to start a podcast. At that point, I had no idea what I would talk about or if I even had the skills to host a podcast. Editing and getting it out into the world? That was a whole other challenge I had to conquer. But here we are today among the top 1% of podcasts worldwide. 

There's no doubt in my mind that this is my life's work, that I am here to support the reunion between humans and their creativity. It's a calling I can't ignore. I consider it an honour to do this work. I'm eternally grateful to you, the listeners and to our first 42 incredible guests, trailblazers in their creative fields who have generously shared their time, wisdom, and love with us. Together, we have shared laughter, tears, and those lightbulb moments that have forever transformed us. 

Gratitude & Appreciation

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. Thank you for being here, for listening, and for making time for yourself and your creativity. I genuinely believe that nurturing our creative spirit is one of the most important things we can do. And I'm incredibly grateful that you're on this journey of self-discovery and creative expression.

Your feedback and stories about how the show has impacted your creativity truly touch my heart. It means the world to me to know that the Creative Genius Podcast has inspired you, made you think differently, and even lit a fire under you. And thank you for sharing the show with your friends and even strangers you meet. By spreading the word, you're amplifying the conversation about the power of creativity for both individuals and the planet.

I invite you to listen in and immerse yourself in the power of creativity. Together, we will unlock the code that will revolutionize your life and redefine the future of humanity. Don't miss out on this opportunity to tap into your infinite potential and make a meaningful impact on the world.

A Greater Message Emerging

As I reflect on the past 42 episodes, I see a greater message weaving through them all. Each guest has contributed their unique nugget of wisdom, passing the torch to the next. It's as if they have painted a constellation of insights that guide us on how to access, activate, and trust our creativity. In this episode I identify the 6 phases of creative transformation that repeat themselves over and over again in my conversations with these creative geniuses, I pull some of the most powerful moments and insights from past episodes and share my own reflections.

I believe that by embracing our creative power, we can overcome personal challenges and help heal the glitches in our own lives and society as a whole.

Tune in now to The Creative Genius Podcast, and let's embark on this extraordinary journey together.

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts

Sign up for my newsletter and never miss any of the juicy behind the scenes moments (and be automatically entered for the EPIC GIVEAWAY!) 

Support & Reciprocity 

This show is changing lives, there is no about it.  And I need your support in order to keep producing it which is why I created The Creative Genius Patreon Membership. If you haven't joined yet, you're missing out on wonderful, enriching, exclusive content that is truly transformational, and on an opportunity to support this powerfully important creative revolution. 

As a member, you'll gain access to bonus episodes where I share personal insights, intimate moments, and behind-the-scenes stories from the podcast. You'll also receive journal worksheets to help you deepen your creative practice, painting workshops, and guided meditations to nourish your soul. And the best part? It's incredibly affordable, and your support through Patreon helps us continue creating this show. 

Possibilities

I believe that creativity has the power to heal and transform lives. So, if you resonate with that message and have found value in the Creative Genius Podcast, I encourage you to share this episode with others who might benefit from it. Let's reach as many hearts as possible and help them tap into their creative potential.

Epic Giveaway!

Thank you to our generous-hearted past guests who contributed their extraordinary gifts, from admission to classes, consultations, beautiful artwork, prints, scarves, and even gift certificates - you made this truly epic Giveaway possible and I am so grateful, Tracy Verdugo, Margaret Smith, Betty Franks, Susan Logoreci, Tracy Mazuer, Ange Miller, Lori Siebert, Beth Suter, and Roxanne Willems (and Morning Moon Nature Jewelry!) 

These treasures are not only tokens of inspiration but also catalysts to fuel your creative endeavours.

For your opportunity to enter a chance to win something in this glorious giveaway, all you have to do is: 

1) Share a Creative Genius Post on Instagram or Facebook and tag @KateshepherdCreative or @TheCreativeGeniusPodcast

2) Sign up for my newsletter

Names will be drawn and announced on June 9th, 2023!

]]> Celebrating 100k downloads: Six Most Transformative Elements of a Fulfilling Creative Journey (and an EPIC GIVEAWAY!) Kate Shepherd 00:53:20 In this extraordinary episode celebrating 100k downloads of the Creative Genius Podcast, I bring you the culmination of 18 months of insightful conversations with the most brilliant creative minds and hearts of our time. When I first started this show, I set out to create something that would help people everywhere learn how to begin activating creativity and living as the truest versions of themselves. In reflecting back over the episodes so far, six transformative elements began to emerge, for creating a powerful roadmap for activating your creativity and expressing your truest self. With intimate shares, inspiring moments, and practical guidance, this episode is packed with the formula for unlocking your full potential. Plus, don't miss out on the epic giveaway featuring exclusive gifts from our esteemed past guests. This is an episode of immeasurable value that you simply can't afford to miss. Tune in now and be supported on the journey of your lifetime. In this extraordinary episode celebrating 100k downloads of the Creative Genius Podcast, I bring you the culmination of 18 months of insightful conversations with the most brilliant creative minds and hearts of our time. When I first started this show, I set out to create something that would help people everywhere learn how to begin activating creativity and living as the truest versions of themselves. In reflecting back over the episodes so far, six transformative elements began to emerge, for creating a powerful roadmap for activating your creativity and expressing your truest self. With intimate shares, inspiring moments, and practical guidance, this episode is packed with the formula for unlocking your full potential. Plus, don't miss out on the epic giveaway featuring exclusive gifts from our esteemed past guests. This is an episode of immeasurable value that you simply can't afford to miss. Tune in now and be supported on the journey of your lifetime. successful female artists, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative, successful female entrepreneurs, become an artist, tracy mazuer, andrea garvey, female entrepreneurs, fulfillment, building a successful art career, giveaway, most creative people, dan mangan, pamela bates, creative people, creative thinking, celebration, creative, creative arts, personal expression, unleashing creativity, spark creativity, creativity false full 43 139d4d4f-bdd4-445d-ae2a-1ccf2fa4e1cb 42 - Carmen Spagnola, Author The Spirited Kitchen - Making Ourselves Available to Receive In this podcast episode, Kate Shepherd interviews Carmen Spagnola, a trauma recovery practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist, Le Cordon Bleu trained chef and author of Spirited Kitchen: Recipes and Rituals for the Wheel of the Year.

Carmen shares how her love for food and hospitality, coupled with her healing journey, led her to write a book that goes beyond recipes. She discusses attachment styles, trauma, and how to start the healing process.

Carmen also shares accessible rituals we can do at home to deepen our own healing process and connect with our ancestors. One of the key concepts she talks about is contact nutrition, which can help us heal and shift our attachment styles to allow us to be more open to joy and fulfillment in life.

The episode invites listeners to step into a deeper level of themselves through food, ritual, self-love, curiosity, and making themselves available to receive magic and love. Some of the key highlights of the episode are:

  • Carmen's background and how she started writing Spirited Kitchen
  • Attachment styles and how they can be changed
  • Contact nutrition and how it can help us heal and shift our attachment styles
  • Accessible rituals we can do at home to deepen our own healing process and connect with our ancestors

Get out your tissues and your journals and prepare your heart to grow at least a full size listening to this conversation.

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this podcast episode, Kate Shepherd interviews Carmen Spagnola, a trauma recovery practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist, Le Cordon Bleu trained chef and author of Spirited Kitchen: Recipes and Rituals for the Wheel of the Year.

Carmen shares how her love for food and hospitality, coupled with her healing journey, led her to write a book that goes beyond recipes. She discusses attachment styles, trauma, and how to start the healing process.

Carmen also shares accessible rituals we can do at home to deepen our own healing process and connect with our ancestors. One of the key concepts she talks about is contact nutrition, which can help us heal and shift our attachment styles to allow us to be more open to joy and fulfillment in life.

The episode invites listeners to step into a deeper level of themselves through food, ritual, self-love, curiosity, and making themselves available to receive magic and love. Some of the key highlights of the episode are:

  • Carmen's background and how she started writing Spirited Kitchen
  • Attachment styles and how they can be changed
  • Contact nutrition and how it can help us heal and shift our attachment styles
  • Accessible rituals we can do at home to deepen our own healing process and connect with our ancestors

Get out your tissues and your journals and prepare your heart to grow at least a full size listening to this conversation.

]]> 42 - Carmen Spagnola, Author The Spirited Kitchen - Making Ourselves Available to Receive Kate Shepherd 01:11:03 Get out your tissues and your journals and prepare your heart to grow at least a full size - this conversation with Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, clinical hypnotherapist and Author Carmen Spagnola in this powerfully beautiful episode. In this podcast episode, Kate Shepherd interviews Carmen Spagnola, a trauma recovery practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist, Le Cordon Bleu trained chef and author of Spirited Kitchen: Recipes and Rituals for the Wheel of the Year. Carmen shares how her love for food and hospitality, coupled with her healing journey, led her to write a book that goes beyond recipes. She discusses attachment styles, trauma, and how to start the healing process. Get out your tissues and your journals and prepare your heart to grow at least a full size - this conversation with Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, clinical hypnotherapist and Author Carmen Spagnola in this powerfully beautiful episode. In this podcast episode, Kate Shepherd interviews Carmen Spagnola, a trauma recovery practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist, Le Cordon Bleu trained chef and author of Spirited Kitchen: Recipes and Rituals for the Wheel of the Year. Carmen shares how her love for food and hospitality, coupled with her healing journey, led her to write a book that goes beyond recipes. She discusses attachment styles, trauma, and how to start the healing process. hypnotherapy, trauma, numinousnetwork, thespiritedkitchen, healing, rituals, recipes, carmen spagnola false full 42 adf8e2b9-d8d8-48d4-acbb-810c81e1c230 41 - Amira Rahim, Abstract Artist & Founder of Better Than Art School - 'Intuitively, On Purpose' Amira Rahim, a successful commercial abstract artist who founded Better Than Art School™, shares her journey of finding her creative voice and creating a successful art business around it. Growing up in Newark, New Jersey, where other legendary talents like Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill also grew up, Amira felt the pressure to live up to the place's artistic standards. She overcame the two things that were stopping her from finding her voice, which she shares with us inside the episode, along with the methodical method she developed for finding one's creative voice. 

So many valuable insights inside this episode, for artists struggling to find their creative voice and build on it. 

This episode is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to be an abstract artist but has struggled with finding their voice. Amira seems to have truly cracked the formula for finding your voice, and inside this episode, she gives you the week-long assignment she gives to all her students who are ready to find their voice.

IN THIS EPISODE

Living up to the pressures of creativity

Amira's method for finding her voice as an artist (that she teaches inside Better Than Art School ™) 

The biggest challenge she thinks we are all facing as artists is the act of creating.

Amira gives us an assignment that will help anyone feeling stuck and not able to find their creative voice, and she says all it takes is a week.

Practical pointers for artists struggling with composition and finding their color palette

Why finding your style is so vital - valuable insights and practical things you can do inside a week that can catapult you forward in finding your voice, especially as an abstract painter.

What is behind our reluctance to let our paintings go, the ones we really love, and the journey to selling your work consistently as an artist.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Amira Rahim, a successful commercial abstract artist who founded Better Than Art School™, shares her journey of finding her creative voice and creating a successful art business around it. Growing up in Newark, New Jersey, where other legendary talents like Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill also grew up, Amira felt the pressure to live up to the place's artistic standards. She overcame the two things that were stopping her from finding her voice, which she shares with us inside the episode, along with the methodical method she developed for finding one's creative voice. 

So many valuable insights inside this episode, for artists struggling to find their creative voice and build on it. 

This episode is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to be an abstract artist but has struggled with finding their voice. Amira seems to have truly cracked the formula for finding your voice, and inside this episode, she gives you the week-long assignment she gives to all her students who are ready to find their voice.

IN THIS EPISODE

Living up to the pressures of creativity

Amira's method for finding her voice as an artist (that she teaches inside Better Than Art School ™) 

The biggest challenge she thinks we are all facing as artists is the act of creating.

Amira gives us an assignment that will help anyone feeling stuck and not able to find their creative voice, and she says all it takes is a week.

Practical pointers for artists struggling with composition and finding their color palette

Why finding your style is so vital - valuable insights and practical things you can do inside a week that can catapult you forward in finding your voice, especially as an abstract painter.

What is behind our reluctance to let our paintings go, the ones we really love, and the journey to selling your work consistently as an artist.

]]> 41 - Amira Rahim, Abstract Artist & Founder of Better Than Art School - 'Intuitively, On Purpose' Kate Shepherd 01:04:23 Amira Rahim, a successful commercial abstract artist who founded Better Than Art School™, shares her journey of finding her creative voice and creating a successful art business around it. Growing up in Newark, New Jersey, where other legendary talents like Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill also grew up, Amira felt the pressure to live up to the place's artistic standards. She overcame the two things that were stopping her from finding her voice, which she shares with us inside the episode, along with the methodical method she developed for finding one's creative voice. So many valuable insights inside this episode, for artists struggling to find their creative voice and build on it. Amira Rahim, a successful commercial abstract artist who founded Better Than Art School™, shares her journey of finding her creative voice and creating a successful art business around it. Growing up in Newark, New Jersey, where other legendary talents like Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill also grew up, Amira felt the pressure to live up to the place's artistic standards. She overcame the two things that were stopping her from finding her voice, which she shares with us inside the episode, along with the methodical method she developed for finding one's creative voice. So many valuable insights inside this episode, for artists struggling to find their creative voice and build on it. abstract art, amira rahim, finding your creative voice, manifesting, kate shepherd, abundance, better than art school, happy pocket full of money, the creative genius podcast false full 41 de62489e-95a8-49ed-baba-038493eee6ef 40 - Danielle LaPorte - Author, How to be Loving Today's guest is Danielle LaPorte, author of The Fire Starter Sessions, White Hot Truth, The Desire Map. She has created dozens of meditation kits and online programs for spiritual support and is a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. We talk about embracing and loving all parts of ourselves, surrender, creativity, and her intention behind her new book "How To Be Loving...when your heart is breaking open and the world is waking up."

Danielle and I talk about embracing and loving all parts of ourselves, surrender, creativity, and her intention behind her new book "How To Be Loving...when your heart is breaking open and the world is waking up."

She shares how she learned to pray for wanting the right things and opens up about her daily routine for connecting with the source and tapping into divine guidance. She also touches on non-dualism and how it relates to Adyashanti’s teachings.

This episode offers valuable insights into discerning between ego and true self, embracing all parts of oneself, and the limitations of manifesting.

 In this episode

  • The relationship between envy and inspiration
  • Fear of our desires not coming true or being taken away 
  • Discerning between ego and true self when seeking guidance
  • How the unhealed self can look for approval everywhere, even from God.
  • Advice for those who feel trapped in expressing themselves
  • Danielle shares her daily routine for connecting with source and divine guidance
  • The disordered and unhealthy behaviour around manifesting in the self-help/social media space

GIVEAWAY

Kate is giving away a copy of Danielle’s book and a $100 gift certificate for Morning Moon Nature Jewelry! 

To enter:

  1. Subscribe to the show (hit the little plus sign beside the show in Apple Podcasts) 
  2. Leave some stars & a review for the show in Apple Podcasts
  3. Sign up for Kate’s newsletter (you’ll also get a bunch of freebies when you do this) 
  4. Follow @kateshepherdcreative @thecreativegeniuspodcast
  5. Tag a friend in the comments of this post saying why you want to read Danielle’s book

 

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Today's guest is Danielle LaPorte, author of The Fire Starter Sessions, White Hot Truth, The Desire Map. She has created dozens of meditation kits and online programs for spiritual support and is a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. We talk about embracing and loving all parts of ourselves, surrender, creativity, and her intention behind her new book "How To Be Loving...when your heart is breaking open and the world is waking up."

Danielle and I talk about embracing and loving all parts of ourselves, surrender, creativity, and her intention behind her new book "How To Be Loving...when your heart is breaking open and the world is waking up."

She shares how she learned to pray for wanting the right things and opens up about her daily routine for connecting with the source and tapping into divine guidance. She also touches on non-dualism and how it relates to Adyashanti’s teachings.

This episode offers valuable insights into discerning between ego and true self, embracing all parts of oneself, and the limitations of manifesting.

 In this episode

  • The relationship between envy and inspiration
  • Fear of our desires not coming true or being taken away 
  • Discerning between ego and true self when seeking guidance
  • How the unhealed self can look for approval everywhere, even from God.
  • Advice for those who feel trapped in expressing themselves
  • Danielle shares her daily routine for connecting with source and divine guidance
  • The disordered and unhealthy behaviour around manifesting in the self-help/social media space

GIVEAWAY

Kate is giving away a copy of Danielle’s book and a $100 gift certificate for Morning Moon Nature Jewelry! 

To enter:

  1. Subscribe to the show (hit the little plus sign beside the show in Apple Podcasts) 
  2. Leave some stars & a review for the show in Apple Podcasts
  3. Sign up for Kate’s newsletter (you’ll also get a bunch of freebies when you do this) 
  4. Follow @kateshepherdcreative @thecreativegeniuspodcast
  5. Tag a friend in the comments of this post saying why you want to read Danielle’s book

 

]]> 40 - Danielle LaPorte - Author, How to be Loving Kate Shepherd 01:07:02 Today's guest is Danielle LaPorte, author of The Fire Starter Sessions, White Hot Truth, The Desire Map. She has created dozens of meditation kits and online programs for spiritual support and is a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. We talk about embracing and loving all parts of ourselves, surrender, creativity, and her intention behind her new book "How To Be Loving...when your heart is breaking open and the world is waking up." Today's guest is Danielle LaPorte, author of The Fire Starter Sessions, White Hot Truth, The Desire Map. She has created dozens of meditation kits and online programs for spiritual support and is a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. We talk about embracing and loving all parts of ourselves, surrender, creativity, and her intention behind her new book "How To Be Loving...when your heart is breaking open and the world is waking up." author, cultivating creativity, meditation, how to become more creative, successful female entrepreneurs, truthbomb, adyashanti, desiremap, full potential, become an artist, envy, daniellelaporte, oprah, female entrepreneurs, howtobeloving, building a successful art career, aphantasia, creative people, creative thinking, divine, creative, creative arts, personal expression, unleashing creativity, spark creativity, creativity, become more creative, shadow false full 40 f9f37a82-7a13-4431-bf52-9bd654e6044c 39 - Margaret Smith - Life Coach - Building the Lives and Businesses of Our Dreams through Energy & Manifesting Margaret “Mo” Smith is an adamant believer in human potential and is passionate about helping people build the lives and businesses of their dreams by supporting them to step into themselves as leaders. She believes that the magic is in our energy and that we can create lives where money flows with less effort. We chat about how to shift our energy and manifest our desires and she shares her personal experience and insights on the importance of surrender and creativity. 

Mo shares about what she does day to day and how she got into this work of helping people build the lives and businesses of their dreams and offers us tangible useful insights, about the power of energy and how it can help us create lives where money flows with less effort

Be sure to claim the FREE GUIDED MEDITATION available to all listeners of this episode 

 

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT 

The Biggest Things That Prevent Us from Having the Lives of Our Dreams

Mo shares the number one thing she thinks people are believing or doing that is causing the most harm and keeping them from experiencing true happiness

Manifesting and Energy

  • Mo explains manifesting and gives a crash course on how to do it
  • Discusses how the energy we give off affects our day to day lives
  • Talks about how to identify patterns that aren't working and shift them in a meaningful and lasting way

Unlearning and Setbacks

  • Mo hares what she has had to unlearn on her own journey
  • Discusses pitfalls along the way that might be helpful to know for someone starting out
  • Talks about the importance of surrender in the manifesting process

Creativity and Energy

  • Mo talks about her own creativity practice and what she gets out of it
  • Shares what creativity feels like in her body and how it can help us shift our energy
  • Summarizes the importance of energy and manifesting in building the lives and businesses of our dreams
  • Encourages listeners to tap into their own energy and creativity to create the lives they desire.

Full show notes on KateShepherdCreative.com

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Margaret “Mo” Smith is an adamant believer in human potential and is passionate about helping people build the lives and businesses of their dreams by supporting them to step into themselves as leaders. She believes that the magic is in our energy and that we can create lives where money flows with less effort. We chat about how to shift our energy and manifest our desires and she shares her personal experience and insights on the importance of surrender and creativity. 

Mo shares about what she does day to day and how she got into this work of helping people build the lives and businesses of their dreams and offers us tangible useful insights, about the power of energy and how it can help us create lives where money flows with less effort

Be sure to claim the FREE GUIDED MEDITATION available to all listeners of this episode 

 

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT 

The Biggest Things That Prevent Us from Having the Lives of Our Dreams

Mo shares the number one thing she thinks people are believing or doing that is causing the most harm and keeping them from experiencing true happiness

Manifesting and Energy

  • Mo explains manifesting and gives a crash course on how to do it
  • Discusses how the energy we give off affects our day to day lives
  • Talks about how to identify patterns that aren't working and shift them in a meaningful and lasting way

Unlearning and Setbacks

  • Mo hares what she has had to unlearn on her own journey
  • Discusses pitfalls along the way that might be helpful to know for someone starting out
  • Talks about the importance of surrender in the manifesting process

Creativity and Energy

  • Mo talks about her own creativity practice and what she gets out of it
  • Shares what creativity feels like in her body and how it can help us shift our energy
  • Summarizes the importance of energy and manifesting in building the lives and businesses of our dreams
  • Encourages listeners to tap into their own energy and creativity to create the lives they desire.

Full show notes on KateShepherdCreative.com

]]> 39 - Margaret Smith - Life Coach - Building the Lives and Businesses of Our Dreams through Energy & Manifesting Kate Shepherd 00:48:51 Margaret “Mo” Smith is an adamant believer in human potential and is passionate about helping people build the lives and businesses of their dreams by supporting them to step into themselves as leaders. She believes that the magic is in our energy and that we can create lives where money flows with less effort. We chat about how to shift our energy and manifest our desires and she shares her personal experience and insights on the importance of surrender and creativity. Mo shares about what she does day to day and how she got into this work of helping people build the lives and businesses of their dreams and offers us tangible useful insights, about the power of energy and how it can help us create lives where money flows with less effort Margaret “Mo” Smith is an adamant believer in human potential and is passionate about helping people build the lives and businesses of their dreams by supporting them to step into themselves as leaders. She believes that the magic is in our energy and that we can create lives where money flows with less effort. We chat about how to shift our energy and manifest our desires and she shares her personal experience and insights on the importance of surrender and creativity. Mo shares about what she does day to day and how she got into this work of helping people build the lives and businesses of their dreams and offers us tangible useful insights, about the power of energy and how it can help us create lives where money flows with less effort true full 39 663664ee-9f05-4fbb-a8ad-54b4da346aae 38 - Ange Miller, Artist - 'Activating Your Inner Treasure' In this episode, host Kate Shepherd interviews Ange Miller, a prolific creator and teacher, about creativity and its importance in our lives. Ange and Kate share a deep conversation about the creative process, the things that hold us back, and the importance of reconnecting with nature, journaling, and meditating.

Ange talks about her role as an advocate for the creative identity of humanity, a calling that didn't exist when she was in school. She shares her experiences of forging a path in uncharted territory and the challenges that come with such a huge calling. Ange also discusses how the educational system often overlooks the unique gifts of individuals, leading to isolation and a feeling of not belonging.

Ange and Kate also explore what humans want more than anything else and how creativity is a living treasure inside us. Ange shares her work as a trailblazer in the alcohol ink craze and how she felt called to share all her techniques, even though her ego wanted her to keep them for herself. She also talks about how this experience activated a path for her to be an advocate for creativity.

Kate invites listeners to check out the Creative Genius Patreon membership, which offers a growing library of powerful resources designed to help individuals cultivate a deeper flow of creativity in their lives. Ange's message about the importance of creativity and reconnecting with nature, journaling, and meditating is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of creativity.

]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode, host Kate Shepherd interviews Ange Miller, a prolific creator and teacher, about creativity and its importance in our lives. Ange and Kate share a deep conversation about the creative process, the things that hold us back, and the importance of reconnecting with nature, journaling, and meditating.

Ange talks about her role as an advocate for the creative identity of humanity, a calling that didn't exist when she was in school. She shares her experiences of forging a path in uncharted territory and the challenges that come with such a huge calling. Ange also discusses how the educational system often overlooks the unique gifts of individuals, leading to isolation and a feeling of not belonging.

Ange and Kate also explore what humans want more than anything else and how creativity is a living treasure inside us. Ange shares her work as a trailblazer in the alcohol ink craze and how she felt called to share all her techniques, even though her ego wanted her to keep them for herself. She also talks about how this experience activated a path for her to be an advocate for creativity.

Kate invites listeners to check out the Creative Genius Patreon membership, which offers a growing library of powerful resources designed to help individuals cultivate a deeper flow of creativity in their lives. Ange's message about the importance of creativity and reconnecting with nature, journaling, and meditating is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of creativity.

]]> 38 - Ange Miller, Artist - 'Activating Your Inner Treasure' Kate Shepherd 00:59:38 In this episode, host Kate Shepherd interviews Ange Miller, a prolific creator and teacher, about creativity and its importance in our lives. Ange and Kate share a deep conversation about the creative process, the things that hold us back, and the importance of reconnecting with nature, journaling, and meditating for activating what she calls the living treasure inside us. In this episode, host Kate Shepherd interviews Ange Miller, a prolific creator and teacher, about creativity and its importance in our lives. Ange and Kate share a deep conversation about the creative process, the things that hold us back, and the importance of reconnecting with nature, journaling, and meditating for activating what she calls the living treasure inside us. meditation, treasure, self love, artist, creativity podcast, finding yourself, intuition, recovering from trauma, kate shepherd, ange miller, alcohol inks, creativity false full 38 2bfabefd-aa79-4a0d-bf52-5d2058ddf360 37 - Toni Nagy, Stand Up Comedian, Writer - The Magic of Showing Up Instantly unlock the growing library bonus content including weekly bonus episodes, guided meditations, worksheets and journal prompts and support Kate to keep making this show, become a Patreon

Toni Nagy is a massively creative and incredibly intelligent, articulate content creator, stand up comedian, and writer. You have probably already seen one of her videos cross your social media feed - she interpretive dances her feelings, thoughts, and philosophies. She is also a filmmaker and the founder of CaveLight Productions. Her work is quasi–radical, somewhat-existential, and mostly funny.

At the beginning of this episode, I share some thoughts on the importance of stewarding our dreams vs. sitting back and "going with the flow" or waiting for them to happen on their own time, how being overly flowy with our dreams can actually be a way of staying small and that maybe we have to take a more active role in making our dreams come true.

Our guest in this episode, Toni Nagy caught my eye with her captivating interpretive dances which involve unique movements and spoken word work meshed together, in her dances she's expressing thoughts, working out how she's feeling about stuff, she's talking about philosophy. It's a little bit of activism even maybe.  

When we get to the part of the conversation where Tony starts to talk about shadow. I was nodding so hard. I thought my earphones were gonna fall off. I love what she says about shadow. You know, there's so much talk about how to recognize and ignore the , negative limiting beliefs that are holding us back.

And listen out for the part about negative self talk! She has a really interesting hot take on that and how there can actually be wisdom in some of it!
 

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

-The magic and power of consistently showing up for yourself

-Rituals for showing up for yourself and excavating more of your true creativity

-Capitalism's impact on creativity

-Why we work so hard to shove down one of the best parts of being human

-The pressure of being beautiful or creating something beautiful and how it impacts our sense of self worth

 

VISIT the Episode Page for more

]]> Fri, 3 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Instantly unlock the growing library bonus content including weekly bonus episodes, guided meditations, worksheets and journal prompts and support Kate to keep making this show, become a Patreon

Toni Nagy is a massively creative and incredibly intelligent, articulate content creator, stand up comedian, and writer. You have probably already seen one of her videos cross your social media feed - she interpretive dances her feelings, thoughts, and philosophies. She is also a filmmaker and the founder of CaveLight Productions. Her work is quasi–radical, somewhat-existential, and mostly funny.

At the beginning of this episode, I share some thoughts on the importance of stewarding our dreams vs. sitting back and "going with the flow" or waiting for them to happen on their own time, how being overly flowy with our dreams can actually be a way of staying small and that maybe we have to take a more active role in making our dreams come true.

Our guest in this episode, Toni Nagy caught my eye with her captivating interpretive dances which involve unique movements and spoken word work meshed together, in her dances she's expressing thoughts, working out how she's feeling about stuff, she's talking about philosophy. It's a little bit of activism even maybe.  

When we get to the part of the conversation where Tony starts to talk about shadow. I was nodding so hard. I thought my earphones were gonna fall off. I love what she says about shadow. You know, there's so much talk about how to recognize and ignore the , negative limiting beliefs that are holding us back.

And listen out for the part about negative self talk! She has a really interesting hot take on that and how there can actually be wisdom in some of it!
 

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

-The magic and power of consistently showing up for yourself

-Rituals for showing up for yourself and excavating more of your true creativity

-Capitalism's impact on creativity

-Why we work so hard to shove down one of the best parts of being human

-The pressure of being beautiful or creating something beautiful and how it impacts our sense of self worth

 

VISIT the Episode Page for more

]]> 37 - Toni Nagy, Stand Up Comedian, Writer - The Magic of Showing Up Kate Shepherd 00:58:39 Toni Nagy is a massively creative and incredibly intelligent, articulate content creator, stand up comedian, and writer. You have probably already seen one of her videos cross your social media feed - she interpretive dances her feelings, thoughts, and philosophies. She is also a filmmaker and the founder of CaveLight Productions. Her work is quasi–radical, somewhat-existential, and mostly funny. Toni Nagy is a massively creative and incredibly intelligent, articulate content creator, stand up comedian, and writer. You have probably already seen one of her videos cross your social media feed - she interpretive dances her feelings, thoughts, and philosophies. She is also a filmmaker and the founder of CaveLight Productions. Her work is quasi–radical, somewhat-existential, and mostly funny. standup comedy, dance, female writer, female comedian, somatic therapy, female comic, healing trauma, movement therapy, the creative genius podcast, shadow work, gyration nation, creativity, interpretive dance, shadow false full 37 3e4b8fa8-1cb4-4982-bece-e88ed2fb5b8e 36 - Rachel Phillips, Artist - I Was Here

Instantly unlock the growing library bonus content including weekly bonus episodes, guided meditations, worksheets and journal prompts and support Kate to keep making this show, become a Patreon

EPISODE SUMMARY & SHOW NOTES

Rachel Philips Co-founded  The Heart Institute of Whidbey, which hosts grown up summer camps, heart journaling events and other joyful art-based escapades in and around Whidbey island in Washington State. 

She makes and teaches HeART journaling which is something that extends far beyond what you might think ordinary journaling might be about - there is deep wisdom and medicine woven into her teachings. I can hardly wait for you to dive into this episode.  

Rachel has gifted every listener of Creative Genius $25 off her HeART journalling course.  

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

-The importance of storytelling in all its various forms (including journaling) and how it is so much more than just words. 

-The thing she would do to change about society (if she had a magic wand)

-The quiet yet profound transformation she sees take place over and over again when people start to journal with the technique she developed

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius

Instantly unlock the growing library bonus content including weekly bonus episodes, guided meditations, worksheets and journal prompts and support Kate to keep making this show, become a Patreon

EPISODE SUMMARY & SHOW NOTES

Rachel Philips Co-founded  The Heart Institute of Whidbey, which hosts grown up summer camps, heart journaling events and other joyful art-based escapades in and around Whidbey island in Washington State. 

She makes and teaches HeART journaling which is something that extends far beyond what you might think ordinary journaling might be about - there is deep wisdom and medicine woven into her teachings. I can hardly wait for you to dive into this episode.  

Rachel has gifted every listener of Creative Genius $25 off her HeART journalling course.  

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

-The importance of storytelling in all its various forms (including journaling) and how it is so much more than just words. 

-The thing she would do to change about society (if she had a magic wand)

-The quiet yet profound transformation she sees take place over and over again when people start to journal with the technique she developed

]]> 36 - Rachel Phillips, Artist - I Was Here Kate Shepherd 00:44:26 Rachel Philips Co-founded  The Heart Institute of Whidbey, which hosts grown up summer camps, heart journaling events and other joyful art-based escapades in and around Whidbey island in Washington State. She makes and teaches HeART journaling which is something that extends far beyond what you might think ordinary journaling might be about - there is deep wisdom and medicine woven into her teachings. I can hardly wait for you to dive into this episode.  Rachel Philips Co-founded  The Heart Institute of Whidbey, which hosts grown up summer camps, heart journaling events and other joyful art-based escapades in and around Whidbey island in Washington State. She makes and teaches HeART journaling which is something that extends far beyond what you might think ordinary journaling might be about - there is deep wisdom and medicine woven into her teachings. I can hardly wait for you to dive into this episode.  storytelling, meditation, artist, finding yourself, art journal, journalling, presence, motherhood, scrapbooking, finding creativity, whidbey island, creativity false full 36 193940b5-5f31-45bb-82fb-cd8e0f76dbff 35 - Roxanne Willems, Artist - Rising from the Embers Canadian Visual Artist Roxanne Willems was raised in a fundamentalist religious community that taught her her value in life was limited to serving her husband and children.

She joins us today for a brave conversation about how with 4 young children, she found the courage to leave her family and community, how they ostracized her for it. She tells us about how she ended up falling into a violent second marriage on the heels of that and how she ultimately set herself free from the limiting beliefs that had been the only thing keeping her prisoner all along. 

Whether we believe we have enough or not, truly comes down to what we think - our thoughts are so powerful. Our mindset can be the difference between happiness and misery, joy or suffering. And so much of our mindset is inherited from the world around us which, unfortunately, is brimming with toxic limiting beliefs when it comes to things like what is possible for our lives, forgiveness, self worth, creativity,  happiness, abundance, love & joy in favor of damaging, paralyzing beliefs that center around fear, power, and survival. 

It is possible though to break through the shell of our limiting beliefs to create something that is based on trust, fulfillment, generosity, joy, intuition and creativity.  

Roxanne worked hard to rewire her brain after years of being taught her life was only for serving others. 

Shares the thing she had to let go of that not only saved her life but led her to create a thriving career as an artist and a life that is filled with genuine abundance and happiness.  

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

-Developing a deep trust with the universe

-Everything in the universe is in a constant state of being primed for healing

-How she rewired her brain, neutralizing limiting beliefs that were the root cause of her minimizing herself

-Recognizing, examining and neutralizing harmful limiting beliefs (and how she did that)

-Real talk about the inevitable pitfalls along any transformative journey (and how to deal with them) 

-Learning to live from a place of grounded trust as opposed to fear, flight, flight and freeze

-What she had to let go of to truly step into a place of joyful curiosity that not only saved her life but led her into a life with a thriving career as a full time artist. 

visit the show notes page on KateShepherd Creative.com for more

RESOURCES

Recovering from fundamentalist religions

Domestic Violence Resources Canada

Violence against women

Mennonite

Melody Beattie Codependent no more

Resources for Co-dependency

Reiki

]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Canadian Visual Artist Roxanne Willems was raised in a fundamentalist religious community that taught her her value in life was limited to serving her husband and children.

She joins us today for a brave conversation about how with 4 young children, she found the courage to leave her family and community, how they ostracized her for it. She tells us about how she ended up falling into a violent second marriage on the heels of that and how she ultimately set herself free from the limiting beliefs that had been the only thing keeping her prisoner all along. 

Whether we believe we have enough or not, truly comes down to what we think - our thoughts are so powerful. Our mindset can be the difference between happiness and misery, joy or suffering. And so much of our mindset is inherited from the world around us which, unfortunately, is brimming with toxic limiting beliefs when it comes to things like what is possible for our lives, forgiveness, self worth, creativity,  happiness, abundance, love & joy in favor of damaging, paralyzing beliefs that center around fear, power, and survival. 

It is possible though to break through the shell of our limiting beliefs to create something that is based on trust, fulfillment, generosity, joy, intuition and creativity.  

Roxanne worked hard to rewire her brain after years of being taught her life was only for serving others. 

Shares the thing she had to let go of that not only saved her life but led her to create a thriving career as an artist and a life that is filled with genuine abundance and happiness.  

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

-Developing a deep trust with the universe

-Everything in the universe is in a constant state of being primed for healing

-How she rewired her brain, neutralizing limiting beliefs that were the root cause of her minimizing herself

-Recognizing, examining and neutralizing harmful limiting beliefs (and how she did that)

-Real talk about the inevitable pitfalls along any transformative journey (and how to deal with them) 

-Learning to live from a place of grounded trust as opposed to fear, flight, flight and freeze

-What she had to let go of to truly step into a place of joyful curiosity that not only saved her life but led her into a life with a thriving career as a full time artist. 

visit the show notes page on KateShepherd Creative.com for more

RESOURCES

Recovering from fundamentalist religions

Domestic Violence Resources Canada

Violence against women

Mennonite

Melody Beattie Codependent no more

Resources for Co-dependency

Reiki

]]> 35 - Roxanne Willems, Artist - Rising from the Embers Kate Shepherd 00:48:53 Canadian Visual Artist Roxanne Willems was raised in a fundamentalist religious community that taught her her value in life was limited to serving her husband and children. She joins us today for a brave conversation about how with 4 young children, she found the courage to leave her family and community, how they ostracized her for it. She tells us about how she ended up falling into a violent second marriage on the heels of that and how she ultimately set herself free from the limiting beliefs that had been the only thing keeping her prisoner all along. Canadian Visual Artist Roxanne Willems was raised in a fundamentalist religious community that taught her her value in life was limited to serving her husband and children. She joins us today for a brave conversation about how with 4 young children, she found the courage to leave her family and community, how they ostracized her for it. She tells us about how she ended up falling into a violent second marriage on the heels of that and how she ultimately set herself free from the limiting beliefs that had been the only thing keeping her prisoner all along. becoming an artist, surviving domestic violence, creativegenius, rise, canadian artist, limiting beliefs, ange miller, domestic violence, podcast, thecreativegeniuspodcast, survive false full 35 32fbc05f-5890-46bb-8743-51ec8b282ed3 34 - Rodney Norman - Comedian, Philosopher, Joy Sparker & World's Worst Motivational Speaker - 'Enjoy Your Stupid Life' Comedian, Philosopher, Joy Sparker & World's Worst Motivational Speaker Rodney Norman joins us to talk about comedy’s powerful role in the healing process, the many benefits of making a fool of yourself and how nobody is really paying that much attention to you anyway so you may as well go do the thing you love doing. 

Formally educated as a philosopher, Rodney Norman found his way to stand up comedy 25 years ago and has been featured in the Boston Comedy Festival and was the Winner of the Rhode Island Comedy Festival. 

Rodney firmly believes that finding ways to laugh at ourselves, our foibles and even our traumas is one of the most powerful ways we can take the charge out of those things and get on with the healing process, and back to enjoying life - which according to him, is the point of the whole thing. 

His character Leonard, The World’s Worst Motivational Speaker, is unassuming and intentionally unpolished, delivers deep wisdom in a mumbly-fumbly way that has a widespread appeal - many of his videos going viral within days of being posted. Chances are good, if you have been on the internet at all in the past year, that you have seen one of Rodney’s videos. 

There is homework at the end of this episode, so listen out for that and if you want even more, have a poke around the Creative Genius Patreon - there is lots of really supportive bonus content there - homework, downloads and this week a gorgeous little Guided Meditation about Trust (which is also available for purchase for non Patreon supporters) 

Be sure to stick around to the end - Rodney’s character Leonard answers our billboard question for us today!

So many nuggets of wisdom in this episode. 

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

-Rodney's secret to accessing and unleashing creative genius

-The ridiculously simple thing we all have in us that would let us be creative geniuses, and why nobody wants to do it

-How we often use our past difficulties as an excuse or way out of growing and how we can begin to use comedy to rewire our brains, heal trauma and truly enjoy life

-The hard truth about the learning process and what to do about it. 

-Why it's never too soon to look for the funny side of your situation. Even in the midst of grief. 

-The secret to having everything in your life open up, according to Rodney. 

-The thing he noticed after 25 years of doing stand up that helped him let go of needing to get it right when it comes to performing

-Get out there. Be stupid, look weird. Perfection is a turn off anyway. 

-How we often use our past difficulties as an excuse or way out of growing and how we can begin to use comedy to rewire our brains, heal trauma and truly enjoy life

-And we play you his favourite viral clip (and mine!)

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Comedian, Philosopher, Joy Sparker & World's Worst Motivational Speaker Rodney Norman joins us to talk about comedy’s powerful role in the healing process, the many benefits of making a fool of yourself and how nobody is really paying that much attention to you anyway so you may as well go do the thing you love doing. 

Formally educated as a philosopher, Rodney Norman found his way to stand up comedy 25 years ago and has been featured in the Boston Comedy Festival and was the Winner of the Rhode Island Comedy Festival. 

Rodney firmly believes that finding ways to laugh at ourselves, our foibles and even our traumas is one of the most powerful ways we can take the charge out of those things and get on with the healing process, and back to enjoying life - which according to him, is the point of the whole thing. 

His character Leonard, The World’s Worst Motivational Speaker, is unassuming and intentionally unpolished, delivers deep wisdom in a mumbly-fumbly way that has a widespread appeal - many of his videos going viral within days of being posted. Chances are good, if you have been on the internet at all in the past year, that you have seen one of Rodney’s videos. 

There is homework at the end of this episode, so listen out for that and if you want even more, have a poke around the Creative Genius Patreon - there is lots of really supportive bonus content there - homework, downloads and this week a gorgeous little Guided Meditation about Trust (which is also available for purchase for non Patreon supporters) 

Be sure to stick around to the end - Rodney’s character Leonard answers our billboard question for us today!

So many nuggets of wisdom in this episode. 

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

-Rodney's secret to accessing and unleashing creative genius

-The ridiculously simple thing we all have in us that would let us be creative geniuses, and why nobody wants to do it

-How we often use our past difficulties as an excuse or way out of growing and how we can begin to use comedy to rewire our brains, heal trauma and truly enjoy life

-The hard truth about the learning process and what to do about it. 

-Why it's never too soon to look for the funny side of your situation. Even in the midst of grief. 

-The secret to having everything in your life open up, according to Rodney. 

-The thing he noticed after 25 years of doing stand up that helped him let go of needing to get it right when it comes to performing

-Get out there. Be stupid, look weird. Perfection is a turn off anyway. 

-How we often use our past difficulties as an excuse or way out of growing and how we can begin to use comedy to rewire our brains, heal trauma and truly enjoy life

-And we play you his favourite viral clip (and mine!)

]]> 34 - Rodney Norman - Comedian, Philosopher, Joy Sparker & World's Worst Motivational Speaker - 'Enjoy Your Stupid Life' Kate Shepherd 00:42:03 Comedian, Philosopher, Joy Sparker & World's Worst Motivational Speaker Rodney Norman joins us to talk about comedy’s powerful role in the healing process, the many benefits of making a fool of yourself and how nobody is really paying that much attention to you anyway so you may as well go do the thing you love doing. Comedian, Philosopher, Joy Sparker & World's Worst Motivational Speaker Rodney Norman joins us to talk about comedy’s powerful role in the healing process, the many benefits of making a fool of yourself and how nobody is really paying that much attention to you anyway so you may as well go do the thing you love doing. person, find, trauma, trust, rodney norman, word, rewiring your brain, life, part, comedy, watching, comedian, thought, feel, creative genius, humor, stupid, rodney, enjoy, enjoy your stupid life, grief, looking stupid, experience, creativity, people, perfect false full 34 3ce0f084-f8db-4e6e-ace4-7983ad9eb545 33 - Jill Girling - TV Writer, Producer, Show Runner. 'Stop Letting Fear Steal Your Creative Dreams' TV Writer, Producer, Assistant Director and Show-Runner Jill Girling known for Cube (1997), Ride (2016),  Queer as Folk (1999), Find Me in Paris and Spellbound joins us today for a very special heart to heart about how paralyzing the fear can be when we first come into contact with our creative gifts, how it can derail our loves and what we can do to find our way back to ourselves. 

Jill is someone who (like many people who have a deep current of creativity running through them) experienced a lot of fear when she first came into contact with her creative gifts.

At the beginning of this episode Jill muses about what happened after she first decided she wanted to be a storyteller and writer - how she went veering almost cataclysmically from her path, getting lost in crime and partying and eventually in bringing other peoples creative dreams to life through her work as an Assistant Director in Hollywood.

Over the course of this organic, curious and open hearted conversation, we discover together how fear can keep us from our creative dreams, causing us so much heartache. Together we are able to name and identify the mechanism that led Jill to veer off her path, what brought her back to it and the realization that maybe she was never really lost at all.

When we start to see how these fear mechanisms work, how we're keeping ourselves from our dreams, it's like the portal to not doing that anymore. 

How often have we found ourselves facilitating someone else dream not our own?  How often have we done this? Are we doing it right now? 

What if you follow your creative dreams? What is the worst that will happen? You’re not going to die because you have a creative failure. You’re just going to learn from it.

It is a powerful conversation, one that many of us can find ourselves in, and I can't wait for you to hear it.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT 

-How Creativity plays the long game with us, taking us on adventures that only make sense looking back at them

-How fear of how bright the creativity inside her was stopped her from following her own creative dreams and ultimately led to a life of depression and alcoholism, and how she stopped that cycle and started to live the life of her dreams

-How she healed her workaholism for once and for all 

-The one drastic thing she did that has done more for her creativity than anything else she has ever done

-How she realized she couldn't juggle working, drinking AND writing. Wanted to give it a real shot - said to herself, lets see what happens if i quit drinking

-The simple thing she does to get through times when she is overwhelmed with work - the little reward system that keeps everything functioning. 

 

 

 

 

RESOURCES USED IN THIS EPISODE

Spellbound

Find me in Paris (HULU)

Great Gatsby

Legends of the Fall 

Brad Pitt

Jackie Chan 

Rumble in the Bronx

Adhd

JJ abrams 

HBO

Hallmark Movies

Ride (Nickelodeon)

Paris Opera Ballet School 

Gilmour Girls

Vancouver Film School

]]> Fri, 6 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius TV Writer, Producer, Assistant Director and Show-Runner Jill Girling known for Cube (1997), Ride (2016),  Queer as Folk (1999), Find Me in Paris and Spellbound joins us today for a very special heart to heart about how paralyzing the fear can be when we first come into contact with our creative gifts, how it can derail our loves and what we can do to find our way back to ourselves. 

Jill is someone who (like many people who have a deep current of creativity running through them) experienced a lot of fear when she first came into contact with her creative gifts.

At the beginning of this episode Jill muses about what happened after she first decided she wanted to be a storyteller and writer - how she went veering almost cataclysmically from her path, getting lost in crime and partying and eventually in bringing other peoples creative dreams to life through her work as an Assistant Director in Hollywood.

Over the course of this organic, curious and open hearted conversation, we discover together how fear can keep us from our creative dreams, causing us so much heartache. Together we are able to name and identify the mechanism that led Jill to veer off her path, what brought her back to it and the realization that maybe she was never really lost at all.

When we start to see how these fear mechanisms work, how we're keeping ourselves from our dreams, it's like the portal to not doing that anymore. 

How often have we found ourselves facilitating someone else dream not our own?  How often have we done this? Are we doing it right now? 

What if you follow your creative dreams? What is the worst that will happen? You’re not going to die because you have a creative failure. You’re just going to learn from it.

It is a powerful conversation, one that many of us can find ourselves in, and I can't wait for you to hear it.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT 

-How Creativity plays the long game with us, taking us on adventures that only make sense looking back at them

-How fear of how bright the creativity inside her was stopped her from following her own creative dreams and ultimately led to a life of depression and alcoholism, and how she stopped that cycle and started to live the life of her dreams

-How she healed her workaholism for once and for all 

-The one drastic thing she did that has done more for her creativity than anything else she has ever done

-How she realized she couldn't juggle working, drinking AND writing. Wanted to give it a real shot - said to herself, lets see what happens if i quit drinking

-The simple thing she does to get through times when she is overwhelmed with work - the little reward system that keeps everything functioning. 

 

 

 

 

RESOURCES USED IN THIS EPISODE

Spellbound

Find me in Paris (HULU)

Great Gatsby

Legends of the Fall 

Brad Pitt

Jackie Chan 

Rumble in the Bronx

Adhd

JJ abrams 

HBO

Hallmark Movies

Ride (Nickelodeon)

Paris Opera Ballet School 

Gilmour Girls

Vancouver Film School

]]> 33 - Jill Girling - TV Writer, Producer, Show Runner. 'Stop Letting Fear Steal Your Creative Dreams' Kate Shepherd 01:06:03 TV Writer, Producer, Assistant Director and Show-Runner Jill Girling, known for Cube (1997), Ride (2016), Queer as Folk (1999), Find Me in Paris and Spellbound joins us today for a very special heart to heart about how paralyzing the fear can be when we first come into contact with our creative gifts, how it can derail our loves and what we can do to find our way back to ourselves. TV Writer, Producer, Assistant Director and Show-Runner Jill Girling, known for Cube (1997), Ride (2016), Queer as Folk (1999), Find Me in Paris and Spellbound joins us today for a very special heart to heart about how paralyzing the fear can be when we first come into contact with our creative gifts, how it can derail our loves and what we can do to find our way back to ourselves. thailand, storytelling, hbo, find me in paris, hulu, television producer, second city, adhd, television, add, alcoholism, sobriety, ballet, ride, milk run, aids epidemic, jill girling, acting, smuggling, paris opera ballet false full 33 f295e262-d208-42d0-a91e-3a8ca10b91df How to Stay Tethered to Yourself During the Holidays with Ange Miller & Special Guests The Holidays can be a beautiful and beautifully tough time. 

I wanted to create a little refuge for you from the storm. Reminders of how you are surrounded by love, and ideas for how you can stay connected to your own heart during this time, that kind of thing.  So I invited the ebullient and inspiring Ange Miller to join me talk about how we can begin to walk through difficult times with a bit more ease, and stay connected to our truest selves during this big time. 

This episode includes some concrete (and enjoyable) things you can do to begin to shift things that have not worked for you in the past over the holidays as well as loving holiday messages beaming right into your heart from some of our favourite past guests, Tracy Verdugo, Kimberly Grigg, Dr. Cheryl Arutt, Tracy Mazuer & Beth Suter.  

You are loved.  Have a listen and be reminded of just how much. You can do this. 

]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius The Holidays can be a beautiful and beautifully tough time. 

I wanted to create a little refuge for you from the storm. Reminders of how you are surrounded by love, and ideas for how you can stay connected to your own heart during this time, that kind of thing.  So I invited the ebullient and inspiring Ange Miller to join me talk about how we can begin to walk through difficult times with a bit more ease, and stay connected to our truest selves during this big time. 

This episode includes some concrete (and enjoyable) things you can do to begin to shift things that have not worked for you in the past over the holidays as well as loving holiday messages beaming right into your heart from some of our favourite past guests, Tracy Verdugo, Kimberly Grigg, Dr. Cheryl Arutt, Tracy Mazuer & Beth Suter.  

You are loved.  Have a listen and be reminded of just how much. You can do this. 

]]> How to Stay Tethered to Yourself During the Holidays with Ange Miller & Special Guests Kate Shepherd 00:48:15 How to Stay Tethered to Yourself During the Holidays with Ange Miller & Special Guests The Holidays can be a beautiful and beautifully tough time. Ange Miller and I got together to talk about how we can begin to walk through difficult times with a bit more ease, and how to stay connected to our truest selves during this big time. This episode includes some concrete (and enjoyable) things you can do to begin to shift things that have not worked for you in the past over the holidays as well as some special holiday messages from some of our favourite past guests. You are loved. Have a listen and be reminded of just how much. You can do this. How to Stay Tethered to Yourself During the Holidays with Ange Miller & Special Guests The Holidays can be a beautiful and beautifully tough time. Ange Miller and I got together to talk about how we can begin to walk through difficult times with a bit more ease, and how to stay connected to our truest selves during this big time. This episode includes some concrete (and enjoyable) things you can do to begin to shift things that have not worked for you in the past over the holidays as well as some special holiday messages from some of our favourite past guests. You are loved. Have a listen and be reminded of just how much. You can do this. christmas, holidays, watercolour, artists, artist, holiday episode, ange miller, creativity false full 32 b2762ad4-a110-4bb6-9b5f-84bcf829ac54 31 - Susan Logoreci - Artist - Your Biggest “Flaw” Is Actually A Neon Sign Pointing To Your Greatest Gift Everyone has something of value to say in the massive conversation we call 'ART' that has been taking place since humans began. Sometimes though, our perceived flaws, prevent us from finding our voice to express what is inside us, stopping us from participating in this conversation. Being different/flawed is an asset. This is a powerful conversation about how to find our way to seeing our flaws for what they really are, our superpowers, so that we can bust out and be a part of this universal conversation.  

We all have the right to call ourselves artists even without degrees - but with that comes a responsibility and Susan tells us what she feels those responsibilities are - this was one of the deepest and most significant explanations of this I have ever heard and I cant wait to hear how it landed for you.

Please find the post about her episode on Instagram @kateshepherdcreative or @thecreativegeniuspodcast and leave a comment sharing what came up for you when she said this!

Susan speaks directly to the listener who is yearning to take the next step into a life as a full time artist. Practical thoughtful mentoring type things, that are enormously helpful.

There is some in depth homework including two weeks worth of FREE WORKSHEETS you can do at home to help you find out what "flaws" are holding you back and what your superpowers actually are so that you can begin to say what you came here to say in this life. Powerful stuff. 

ABOUT SUSAN LOGORECI

Susan Logoreci, a wildly successful commercial and public artist, has an eye condition (Strabismus) that almost prevented her from being able to make art at all. And paradoxically, as we'll hear, was the very thing that has led her to be the artist she has become. 

Her drawings have been seen in Art in America, the Los Angeles Times, Harper’s Magazine, as well as many other periodicals. She has drawings in several collections including the U.S. State Department, City National Bank, Creative Artist’s Agency, Marriott and Hilton Hotels, Los Angeles Metro, Los Angeles County Arts Commission and in several law and urban design firms. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.

She has also completed several public projects in hospitals, light rail stations and airports. She currently lives and works in Los Angeles.

Her art comes down to this: she wants the viewer to feel the delight and wonder of places and at the same time be inspired to take care of them and always be making them better. 

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT 

-Where creative impulses come from

-The conflict between realism and abstraction in art

-Intentionally looking for new ways to see things

-The eye condition she has (Strabismus) causes her to not see three dimensionally this “failure” to interpret every day life the way the rest of us do led her to not only see the world but also create art in a way that is completely unique to her. The things we think are our impediments, are pointing us to our superpowers

-Accessing your ‘inner delinquent’ to unleash creativity

-seeing differently as an artist is an asset - how can you use it

-The way you are different is an asset - and how you can use it. 

-Accessible tips and suggestions for getting grants and finding your path to becoming a public artist - her absolutely brilliant idea for the person who wants to get into making public art

-How she designed her largest public art project a staggering 10,000 square foot with 28 wall pieces in Phoenix airport!

-The collective amnesia that happens to us between childhood and adulthood  around creativity. What she thinks are the causes of it, and the ways we can change it.

Challenge to all listeners! If you felt a little something inside you perk up when Susan was talking about getting grants to do public art like on the utility boxes - challenge - go Find out how public art is governed in your area and apply! And join the creative genius family on facebook and share your experience, learnings and journey with it

]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Everyone has something of value to say in the massive conversation we call 'ART' that has been taking place since humans began. Sometimes though, our perceived flaws, prevent us from finding our voice to express what is inside us, stopping us from participating in this conversation. Being different/flawed is an asset. This is a powerful conversation about how to find our way to seeing our flaws for what they really are, our superpowers, so that we can bust out and be a part of this universal conversation.  

We all have the right to call ourselves artists even without degrees - but with that comes a responsibility and Susan tells us what she feels those responsibilities are - this was one of the deepest and most significant explanations of this I have ever heard and I cant wait to hear how it landed for you.

Please find the post about her episode on Instagram @kateshepherdcreative or @thecreativegeniuspodcast and leave a comment sharing what came up for you when she said this!

Susan speaks directly to the listener who is yearning to take the next step into a life as a full time artist. Practical thoughtful mentoring type things, that are enormously helpful.

There is some in depth homework including two weeks worth of FREE WORKSHEETS you can do at home to help you find out what "flaws" are holding you back and what your superpowers actually are so that you can begin to say what you came here to say in this life. Powerful stuff. 

ABOUT SUSAN LOGORECI

Susan Logoreci, a wildly successful commercial and public artist, has an eye condition (Strabismus) that almost prevented her from being able to make art at all. And paradoxically, as we'll hear, was the very thing that has led her to be the artist she has become. 

Her drawings have been seen in Art in America, the Los Angeles Times, Harper’s Magazine, as well as many other periodicals. She has drawings in several collections including the U.S. State Department, City National Bank, Creative Artist’s Agency, Marriott and Hilton Hotels, Los Angeles Metro, Los Angeles County Arts Commission and in several law and urban design firms. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.

She has also completed several public projects in hospitals, light rail stations and airports. She currently lives and works in Los Angeles.

Her art comes down to this: she wants the viewer to feel the delight and wonder of places and at the same time be inspired to take care of them and always be making them better. 

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT 

-Where creative impulses come from

-The conflict between realism and abstraction in art

-Intentionally looking for new ways to see things

-The eye condition she has (Strabismus) causes her to not see three dimensionally this “failure” to interpret every day life the way the rest of us do led her to not only see the world but also create art in a way that is completely unique to her. The things we think are our impediments, are pointing us to our superpowers

-Accessing your ‘inner delinquent’ to unleash creativity

-seeing differently as an artist is an asset - how can you use it

-The way you are different is an asset - and how you can use it. 

-Accessible tips and suggestions for getting grants and finding your path to becoming a public artist - her absolutely brilliant idea for the person who wants to get into making public art

-How she designed her largest public art project a staggering 10,000 square foot with 28 wall pieces in Phoenix airport!

-The collective amnesia that happens to us between childhood and adulthood  around creativity. What she thinks are the causes of it, and the ways we can change it.

Challenge to all listeners! If you felt a little something inside you perk up when Susan was talking about getting grants to do public art like on the utility boxes - challenge - go Find out how public art is governed in your area and apply! And join the creative genius family on facebook and share your experience, learnings and journey with it

]]> 31 - Susan Logoreci - Artist - Your Biggest “Flaw” Is Actually A Neon Sign Pointing To Your Greatest Gift Kate Shepherd 00:55:10 Everyone has something of value to say in the massive conversation we call 'ART' that has been taking place since humans began. Sometimes though, our perceived flaws, prevent us from finding our voice to express what is inside us, stopping us from participating in this conversation. Being different/flawed is an asset. This is a powerful conversation about how to find our way to seeing our flaws for what they really are, our superpowers, so that we can bust out and be a part of this universal conversation. Everyone has something of value to say in the massive conversation we call 'ART' that has been taking place since humans began. Sometimes though, our perceived flaws, prevent us from finding our voice to express what is inside us, stopping us from participating in this conversation. Being different/flawed is an asset. This is a powerful conversation about how to find our way to seeing our flaws for what they really are, our superpowers, so that we can bust out and be a part of this universal conversation. strabismus, public art, southwest airlines, susan logoreci, california, creative genius, phoenix, finding creativity, artistry, long beach false full 31 42dea41e-10eb-459e-9c8b-3a258466170a 30 - Willow Wolfe - Awaken the Artist Within Willow Wolfe started off painting little wooden bowls with her grandmother and by 19 was teaching art in her own studio in Winnipeg, Canada. 

Today she is an award winning art teacher, the author of a library of internationally available books and the designer of best-selling brush lines for over twenty years. Her approachable style and step-by-step painting methods have taken her to events, seminars and engagements across the globe. She is widely recognized for challenging and modernizing today’s world of art supplies and education.  

At one point in this episode Willows shares a sweet story about how a thoughtful gift from her college boyfriend changed the entire trajectory of her life - And in fact was the seed for what would become one of the most important lessons underpinning all of her teachings. 

Homework this week is about Awakening the Artist Within  -  an important part of the process of coming into contact with this wordless, wise creative part of ourselves involves loosening the grip that our conditioning and experiences have had on us. 

We all have developed protective beliefs which over time, become parts of ourselves that can seem very real - like they are the real us. These parts have kept us safe, helped us navigate difficulties, chaos and even trauma in our lives. But they are not our true essence, they are survival mechanisms based in fear and ultimately are holding us back. 

We can begin to unwind ourselves from being led by these fear parts by looking gently at the conditioning itself. I have created a handful of journal exercises for you that will help you start to put some distance between you and these beliefs  - to observe them better, and to begin to notice and identify more with your boundless, infinite creative self which is how you will set yourself free creatively. 

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

- How we live with and perpetuate our own programming of the idea “I can’t” 

-The importance of navigating the liminal space between “I can’t” and “I can”  changing our own stories of what is possible for ourselves. She gives us her insights as a creative teacher of over 20 years for how to navigate that liminal space between i can’t and i can.. As we work to change our own inner narrative

-Resiliency and its role in our lives as artists

-How choosing to be you is something only you can do, and how it is the only thing you came here to do

-How art can connect us to the people we love

-How even people who are supported from a very young age to pursue being an artist, we can STILL found ourselves paralyzed by limiting beliefs and the simple thing we must do to bust through this. 

-How a thoughtful gift from her college boyfriend changed the trajectory of her whole life

-Learning a new thing often feels impossible, but if you look closely, it can often be broken down is a series of achievable steps. 

-Learning how to honour and get comfortable hearing no when it comes to your creative offerings, and how to see these moments as detours taking you somewhere even better 

-Learning the important messages no’s can carry into our lives and how to look for their hidden meanings

]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Willow Wolfe, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Willow Wolfe started off painting little wooden bowls with her grandmother and by 19 was teaching art in her own studio in Winnipeg, Canada. 

Today she is an award winning art teacher, the author of a library of internationally available books and the designer of best-selling brush lines for over twenty years. Her approachable style and step-by-step painting methods have taken her to events, seminars and engagements across the globe. She is widely recognized for challenging and modernizing today’s world of art supplies and education.  

At one point in this episode Willows shares a sweet story about how a thoughtful gift from her college boyfriend changed the entire trajectory of her life - And in fact was the seed for what would become one of the most important lessons underpinning all of her teachings. 

Homework this week is about Awakening the Artist Within  -  an important part of the process of coming into contact with this wordless, wise creative part of ourselves involves loosening the grip that our conditioning and experiences have had on us. 

We all have developed protective beliefs which over time, become parts of ourselves that can seem very real - like they are the real us. These parts have kept us safe, helped us navigate difficulties, chaos and even trauma in our lives. But they are not our true essence, they are survival mechanisms based in fear and ultimately are holding us back. 

We can begin to unwind ourselves from being led by these fear parts by looking gently at the conditioning itself. I have created a handful of journal exercises for you that will help you start to put some distance between you and these beliefs  - to observe them better, and to begin to notice and identify more with your boundless, infinite creative self which is how you will set yourself free creatively. 

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

- How we live with and perpetuate our own programming of the idea “I can’t” 

-The importance of navigating the liminal space between “I can’t” and “I can”  changing our own stories of what is possible for ourselves. She gives us her insights as a creative teacher of over 20 years for how to navigate that liminal space between i can’t and i can.. As we work to change our own inner narrative

-Resiliency and its role in our lives as artists

-How choosing to be you is something only you can do, and how it is the only thing you came here to do

-How art can connect us to the people we love

-How even people who are supported from a very young age to pursue being an artist, we can STILL found ourselves paralyzed by limiting beliefs and the simple thing we must do to bust through this. 

-How a thoughtful gift from her college boyfriend changed the trajectory of her whole life

-Learning a new thing often feels impossible, but if you look closely, it can often be broken down is a series of achievable steps. 

-Learning how to honour and get comfortable hearing no when it comes to your creative offerings, and how to see these moments as detours taking you somewhere even better 

-Learning the important messages no’s can carry into our lives and how to look for their hidden meanings

]]> 30 - Willow Wolfe - Awaken the Artist Within Willow Wolfe, Kate Shepherd 00:45:33 Willow Wolfe started off painting little wooden bowls with her grandmother and by 19 was teaching art in her own studio in Winnipeg, Canada. Today she is an award winning art teacher, the author of a library of internationally available books and the designer of best-selling paint brush lines. She joins us to talk about reprogramming our ideas around "I can" and "I can't", how creating art can connect us with the people we love, how to recognize and decipher the hidden messages in life's "no's" and the massively important secret about the learning process that she has discovered in over 20 years of teaching. Willow Wolfe started off painting little wooden bowls with her grandmother and by 19 was teaching art in her own studio in Winnipeg, Canada. Today she is an award winning art teacher, the author of a library of internationally available books and the designer of best-selling paint brush lines. She joins us to talk about reprogramming our ideas around "I can" and "I can't", how creating art can connect us with the people we love, how to recognize and decipher the hidden messages in life's "no's" and the massively important secret about the learning process that she has discovered in over 20 years of teaching. creative genius podcast, art education, watercolour, education, acrylic painting, awaken creative genius, callia, art supplies, art world, callia brushes, art, awaken artist, willow wolfe, paintbrushes false full 30 8e348063-d1a7-455d-8008-d249d4df2844 29 - Kim Krans - Finding Your Way in the Wild Unknowns of Creativity Kim Krans is a visionary artist, author, and creator of The New York Times Bestseller The Wild Unknown Tarot.  She joins us to discuss the magic of tarot, the collapse of 'The Artist' archetype in current culture and society, and the importance of showing up to support our own inner artists as the most important thing we can do to heal the world.

There is an incredible guided mediation at the end (in the homework section) and Kim does a tarot reading in the interview for everyone listening. Don't miss this one!

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SHOW NOTES

Have you ever had a tarot reading and been bewildered by how the exact right cards for you in that moment showed up? Kim is an expert in tarot and gives us a beautiful history of the cards and a really cool explanation of why this happens, explaining the universal magic behind this phenomenon.

Kim Krans is a visionary artist, author, and creator of the New York Times bestseller The Wild Unknown Tarot and she joins us to discuss the magic of tarot and the importance of showing up to support our own inner artists. 

Kim does a tarot reading for us - I had her pull a card for all of us (that means you) and her reading is absolutely poetry to listen to -  I can almost 100% guarantee that you will feel like she is speaking directly to you. It will send shivers up your spine. 

At one point she guides us through an amazing exercise with tangible instructions of how to contact the creative field and harmonize your being with that energy. I had never heard something so concrete to point to something so esoteric. It was amazing. 

There is some beautiful homework at the end of this episode, a great little practice that if you really give yourself to, can be powerfully transformative in bringing you even closer to your own ocean of creativity. 

A prolific creative influenced by range of mystical traditions, Kim has published three oracle decks and guidebooks, one memoir, an interactive journal, and five children’s books. Kim is also known for her work as a multi-media artist, filmmaker, and musician.

At 15 years old, Kim left her small family farm in Michigan after receiving a scholarship to Interlochen Arts Academy where she double majored in Creative Writing and Visual Arts. She later moved to NYC and received a BFA in drawing at The Cooper Union and an MFA at Hunter College. Most recently she received an MA in depth psychology and the humanities from Pacifica Graduate institute, where she studied alchemy, archetypes, shamanism, and other esoteric modalities as they appear in the arts.

Describing her approach to creativity, Kim stated, “I’m a shapeshifting, multidisciplinary artist who creates doorways to the imagination - to other realms. My job is to make the portals too beautiful to resist, so people slip through without realizing it. What I am truly interested in is the power of image, and the power of ritual, to transform the individual and the world.”

Kim is perhaps best known for her drawings in The Wild Unknown Tarot, which was first self-published in 2012 and later rose to become a NYT bestselling title, now translated into ten languages. Her occult-turned-mainstream drawings can be spotted on tarot cards, handbags, books, snowboards, celebrity social feeds, and tattoos across the globe.

Kim teaches events and workshops around the world that activate the forces of creativity and radical transformation through art, meditation, mysticism, and movement. She is currentlY working on her newest and final oracle deck and guidebook, which will be published with Chronicle Books in 2022. Kim is also adapting her graphic novel Blossoms and Bones—a story about addiction and recovery based on her personal experience—into a film script.

Additionally, Kim has recently returned to making music after a 10-year hiatus from her musical project Family Band, where she was the lead singer and songwriter on two albums and creative director of multiple music videos.

Kim currently lives in New York City.

"To be an artist is to be absolutely active in each passing moment of ones life, deciding,  ‘where am i going to put my attention and how can that further service my role in the world to give?"

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

-What is at the core of all the problems we face today and how stepping into our creativity is the path out of the mess we’ve made of the world. 

-How cultivating & supporting the artist is so important right now because we need new solutions, we need beauty & hope. 

-How answering creativity’s call is the most important thing we can do - and it can feel so meaningless - it is easy to think, ‘Why would I journal about my own life with everything going on in the world?” 

-Kim shares her biggest learnings have been over the couse of 10 years bringing a big body of creative work into the world. 

-Why we might want to approach our entire lives as though they were a work of art… (including rest) and how to begin to do this

-What is tarot, and why does it seem so magic? How its used and why it has been compelling and powerful for people over the centuries - and the true gift and magic of tarot 

-She does a tarot reading for us - that is absolutely poetry to listen to - I can almost 100% guarantee that you will feel like she is speaking directly to you. It will send shivers up your spine

-Why we back away from the mega power place of creativity inside us - and how it is the most beautiful generative place to be

-She guides us through an amazing exercise, tangible instructions of how to contact the creative field in such a way that you can give any of your concerns to it and let them go and truly have a sense of trust that everything is going to be taken care of. I had never heard something so concrete to point to something so esoteric. It was amazing

-A wonderful little thing you can do on the days you are not sure,  to prove that you really really matter. 

Thank you to all my Patreon supporters Your support is so important. You are amazing humans. I love you so much! I made you a beautiful 30 minute guided meditation called’ Finding Stillness in the Midst of Chaos’ - it’s already in your patreon account!

And if becoming a Patreon isn’t right for you at the moment, but you still want this meditation, but you can treat yourself to a copy of it here

REVIEWS

Beautiful reviews have been steadily coming in (thank you to everyone who has left one) please leave one if you have not yet. 

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]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Kim Krans is a visionary artist, author, and creator of The New York Times Bestseller The Wild Unknown Tarot.  She joins us to discuss the magic of tarot, the collapse of 'The Artist' archetype in current culture and society, and the importance of showing up to support our own inner artists as the most important thing we can do to heal the world.

There is an incredible guided mediation at the end (in the homework section) and Kim does a tarot reading in the interview for everyone listening. Don't miss this one!

______

SHOW NOTES

Have you ever had a tarot reading and been bewildered by how the exact right cards for you in that moment showed up? Kim is an expert in tarot and gives us a beautiful history of the cards and a really cool explanation of why this happens, explaining the universal magic behind this phenomenon.

Kim Krans is a visionary artist, author, and creator of the New York Times bestseller The Wild Unknown Tarot and she joins us to discuss the magic of tarot and the importance of showing up to support our own inner artists. 

Kim does a tarot reading for us - I had her pull a card for all of us (that means you) and her reading is absolutely poetry to listen to -  I can almost 100% guarantee that you will feel like she is speaking directly to you. It will send shivers up your spine. 

At one point she guides us through an amazing exercise with tangible instructions of how to contact the creative field and harmonize your being with that energy. I had never heard something so concrete to point to something so esoteric. It was amazing. 

There is some beautiful homework at the end of this episode, a great little practice that if you really give yourself to, can be powerfully transformative in bringing you even closer to your own ocean of creativity. 

A prolific creative influenced by range of mystical traditions, Kim has published three oracle decks and guidebooks, one memoir, an interactive journal, and five children’s books. Kim is also known for her work as a multi-media artist, filmmaker, and musician.

At 15 years old, Kim left her small family farm in Michigan after receiving a scholarship to Interlochen Arts Academy where she double majored in Creative Writing and Visual Arts. She later moved to NYC and received a BFA in drawing at The Cooper Union and an MFA at Hunter College. Most recently she received an MA in depth psychology and the humanities from Pacifica Graduate institute, where she studied alchemy, archetypes, shamanism, and other esoteric modalities as they appear in the arts.

Describing her approach to creativity, Kim stated, “I’m a shapeshifting, multidisciplinary artist who creates doorways to the imagination - to other realms. My job is to make the portals too beautiful to resist, so people slip through without realizing it. What I am truly interested in is the power of image, and the power of ritual, to transform the individual and the world.”

Kim is perhaps best known for her drawings in The Wild Unknown Tarot, which was first self-published in 2012 and later rose to become a NYT bestselling title, now translated into ten languages. Her occult-turned-mainstream drawings can be spotted on tarot cards, handbags, books, snowboards, celebrity social feeds, and tattoos across the globe.

Kim teaches events and workshops around the world that activate the forces of creativity and radical transformation through art, meditation, mysticism, and movement. She is currentlY working on her newest and final oracle deck and guidebook, which will be published with Chronicle Books in 2022. Kim is also adapting her graphic novel Blossoms and Bones—a story about addiction and recovery based on her personal experience—into a film script.

Additionally, Kim has recently returned to making music after a 10-year hiatus from her musical project Family Band, where she was the lead singer and songwriter on two albums and creative director of multiple music videos.

Kim currently lives in New York City.

"To be an artist is to be absolutely active in each passing moment of ones life, deciding,  ‘where am i going to put my attention and how can that further service my role in the world to give?"

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

-What is at the core of all the problems we face today and how stepping into our creativity is the path out of the mess we’ve made of the world. 

-How cultivating & supporting the artist is so important right now because we need new solutions, we need beauty & hope. 

-How answering creativity’s call is the most important thing we can do - and it can feel so meaningless - it is easy to think, ‘Why would I journal about my own life with everything going on in the world?” 

-Kim shares her biggest learnings have been over the couse of 10 years bringing a big body of creative work into the world. 

-Why we might want to approach our entire lives as though they were a work of art… (including rest) and how to begin to do this

-What is tarot, and why does it seem so magic? How its used and why it has been compelling and powerful for people over the centuries - and the true gift and magic of tarot 

-She does a tarot reading for us - that is absolutely poetry to listen to - I can almost 100% guarantee that you will feel like she is speaking directly to you. It will send shivers up your spine

-Why we back away from the mega power place of creativity inside us - and how it is the most beautiful generative place to be

-She guides us through an amazing exercise, tangible instructions of how to contact the creative field in such a way that you can give any of your concerns to it and let them go and truly have a sense of trust that everything is going to be taken care of. I had never heard something so concrete to point to something so esoteric. It was amazing

-A wonderful little thing you can do on the days you are not sure,  to prove that you really really matter. 

Thank you to all my Patreon supporters Your support is so important. You are amazing humans. I love you so much! I made you a beautiful 30 minute guided meditation called’ Finding Stillness in the Midst of Chaos’ - it’s already in your patreon account!

And if becoming a Patreon isn’t right for you at the moment, but you still want this meditation, but you can treat yourself to a copy of it here

REVIEWS

Beautiful reviews have been steadily coming in (thank you to everyone who has left one) please leave one if you have not yet. 

CREATIVE GENIUS FAMILY - PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP

Join our private Facebook Group ‘The Creative Genius Family’ a safe space to share about your creative struggles and triumphs and connect in person with other listeners for support & inspiration.

]]> 29 - Kim Krans - Finding Your Way in the Wild Unknowns of Creativity Kate Shepherd 01:10:40 Kim Krans is a visionary artist, author, and creator of the New York Times BestsellerThe Wild Unknown Tarot.  She joins us to discuss the magic of tarot, the collapse of 'The Artist' archetype in current culture and society, and the importance of showing up to support our own inner artists as the most important thing we can do to heal the world. There is an incredible guided mediation at the end (in the homework section) and Kim does a tarot reading in the interview for everyone listening. Don't miss this one! Kim Krans is a visionary artist, author, and creator of the New York Times BestsellerThe Wild Unknown Tarot.  She joins us to discuss the magic of tarot, the collapse of 'The Artist' archetype in current culture and society, and the importance of showing up to support our own inner artists as the most important thing we can do to heal the world. There is an incredible guided mediation at the end (in the homework section) and Kim does a tarot reading in the interview for everyone listening. Don't miss this one! kim krans, artist, psychology, tarot, archetypes, depth psychology, jungian psychology false full 29 5dc2923b-0530-4828-ba89-82b2968b5755 Genius Moments #8 - the most important thing you can do for creativity is let it out of you visit the website for full show notes on this episode

see the Reel that accompanies this episode and follow along @kateshepherdcreative on instagram

]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius visit the website for full show notes on this episode

see the Reel that accompanies this episode and follow along @kateshepherdcreative on instagram

]]> Genius Moments #8 - the most important thing you can do for creativity is let it out of you Kate Shepherd 00:09:08 The most important thing you can do for creativity... is to let it out of you. Every single thing that has ever happened since the beginning of time, everything that's happening in this moment, and everything that ever will happen is happening for you. And that applies to everybody. That river is running for you to behold, that song was written for you to enjoy that leaf is opening for itself, obviously, but also for you to enjoy, and for the squirrel to eat! Everything that moves through life is in this constant loop, this constant stream of beautiful, never ending always-giving energy. and you are a critical part of it. The most important thing you can do for creativity... is to let it out of you. Every single thing that has ever happened since the beginning of time, everything that's happening in this moment, and everything that ever will happen is happening for you. And that applies to everybody. That river is running for you to behold, that song was written for you to enjoy that leaf is opening for itself, obviously, but also for you to enjoy, and for the squirrel to eat! Everything that moves through life is in this constant loop, this constant stream of beautiful, never ending always-giving energy. and you are a critical part of it. let it out, enlightenment, creativity false bonus 8a0dad9a-f17a-45d7-8c76-6c1aae93b1aa 28 - Erin Oostra - Unleashing Creativity: Lean in, Have Fun and Watch What Happens SHOW NOTES

Erin Oostra is a visual artist, graphic designer and the owner of Nuwavegallery in Ellensburg Washington. Her work is bold and beautifully striking and is most often inspired by the mountains and waters of the pacific northwest. We talk about how to begin to recognize how creativity wants to move through your system so that it van flow better, the importance of leaning into creative nudges, and importantly ‘mistakes’ in life and in the art studio. She shares her tips for how to conjure flow states and muses about how though many of us are put into boxes as children in terms of who we ‘are’ whether that’s athlete or artist - how we can question that at any time and begin to try the things we love. 

I want to share a beautiful review with you that came in last week, it’s from Connie Wyatt

Connie writes,  I have found my tribe with Kate and her guests in a world where these people aren’t easy to find! I resonate with every single episode and get so much from this podcast. Thank you so much, Kate for sharing your heart with fellow artists. I can’t say enough good things about the Creative Genius podcast and I’m so thankful you felt the need to create this platform! Sending Love and hugs your way. 

Thank you Connie. I am so glad we have found our way to each other, and I sense that this is just the beginning of an incredible journey together. I am so glad you are here. Please leave a review if you have not yet!

I’d like to invite you all to join our private Facebook group ‘The Creative Genius Family’ a safe space to share about your creative struggles and triumphs and connect in person with other listeners for support & inspiration. 

Erin calls herself an escape artist, which i love. 

She is an visual artist, graphic designer and the owner of Nu wavegallery in Ellensburg Washington.  Her work is bold and beautifully striking and is most often inspired by the mountains and waters of the pacific northwest. We have a terrific conversation that covers a lot of ground with everything from how to begin to recognize how creativity wants to move through your system so that you can flow through it better to the importance of leaning into creative nudges, and importantly ‘mistakes’ in life and in the art studio. She shares her tips for how to conjure flow states and muses about how though many of us are put into boxes as children in terms of who we ‘are’ whether that’s athlete or artist - how we can question that at any time and begin to try the things we love. 

I love that she asked me about what brings me JOY - it was lovely for me to see the answer that bubbled up for me. it ‘s a good question and one we might really benefit from asking ourselves more. Asking ourselves what kinds of feelings we want to feel and then noticing what kinds of feelings we most often feel can give us great clues about what we need to change in our lives. For example maybe as a trauma response to something earlier in our lives, we have become accustomed to feelings of overwhelm and stress, maybe we’ve become masterful at stress and overwhelm, maybe if we look really closely we’ll see that we are the ones setting ourselves up to be in and create situations where we will continue to get to feel those things because that has inadvertently become our comfort zone… but maybe if we had a choice we would want to fill our lives with other feelings. Guess what? There is always a choice. It all depends on what we are focusing on and giving our attention to - and we have control over that. 

And I loved erin’s Billboard - be sure to listen to the show to hear it, it comes towards the end. 

And there is some lovely homework in this episode that is designed to help you get in touch with and practice connecting with your inner knowing and intuition, which are how creativity speaks to us!

Things Erin and I talk about

-Breaking through the weight of fear doing new kinds of art

-How you have to be the one to give yourself nudges 

-Aphantasia

-What it feels like to have to dumb our creativity down to not upset people in our day to day lives who wish they were being more creative

-How hard it can be to start saying out loud, I am an artist

-How we get put in boxes in school. Artist, academic, sports person and recognizing the box you may have been put in as a child and seeing if you still want to be in it or if you want to get out and how to begin to let yourself out of the box

-How to make time for your art even if you have another full time job

-How to creates space and conjure flow states

-How even ‘mistakes’ in the studio provide some of the best opportunities for creativity 

-Creative fuelling - how she feeds her creativity 

]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius SHOW NOTES

Erin Oostra is a visual artist, graphic designer and the owner of Nuwavegallery in Ellensburg Washington. Her work is bold and beautifully striking and is most often inspired by the mountains and waters of the pacific northwest. We talk about how to begin to recognize how creativity wants to move through your system so that it van flow better, the importance of leaning into creative nudges, and importantly ‘mistakes’ in life and in the art studio. She shares her tips for how to conjure flow states and muses about how though many of us are put into boxes as children in terms of who we ‘are’ whether that’s athlete or artist - how we can question that at any time and begin to try the things we love. 

I want to share a beautiful review with you that came in last week, it’s from Connie Wyatt

Connie writes,  I have found my tribe with Kate and her guests in a world where these people aren’t easy to find! I resonate with every single episode and get so much from this podcast. Thank you so much, Kate for sharing your heart with fellow artists. I can’t say enough good things about the Creative Genius podcast and I’m so thankful you felt the need to create this platform! Sending Love and hugs your way. 

Thank you Connie. I am so glad we have found our way to each other, and I sense that this is just the beginning of an incredible journey together. I am so glad you are here. Please leave a review if you have not yet!

I’d like to invite you all to join our private Facebook group ‘The Creative Genius Family’ a safe space to share about your creative struggles and triumphs and connect in person with other listeners for support & inspiration. 

Erin calls herself an escape artist, which i love. 

She is an visual artist, graphic designer and the owner of Nu wavegallery in Ellensburg Washington.  Her work is bold and beautifully striking and is most often inspired by the mountains and waters of the pacific northwest. We have a terrific conversation that covers a lot of ground with everything from how to begin to recognize how creativity wants to move through your system so that you can flow through it better to the importance of leaning into creative nudges, and importantly ‘mistakes’ in life and in the art studio. She shares her tips for how to conjure flow states and muses about how though many of us are put into boxes as children in terms of who we ‘are’ whether that’s athlete or artist - how we can question that at any time and begin to try the things we love. 

I love that she asked me about what brings me JOY - it was lovely for me to see the answer that bubbled up for me. it ‘s a good question and one we might really benefit from asking ourselves more. Asking ourselves what kinds of feelings we want to feel and then noticing what kinds of feelings we most often feel can give us great clues about what we need to change in our lives. For example maybe as a trauma response to something earlier in our lives, we have become accustomed to feelings of overwhelm and stress, maybe we’ve become masterful at stress and overwhelm, maybe if we look really closely we’ll see that we are the ones setting ourselves up to be in and create situations where we will continue to get to feel those things because that has inadvertently become our comfort zone… but maybe if we had a choice we would want to fill our lives with other feelings. Guess what? There is always a choice. It all depends on what we are focusing on and giving our attention to - and we have control over that. 

And I loved erin’s Billboard - be sure to listen to the show to hear it, it comes towards the end. 

And there is some lovely homework in this episode that is designed to help you get in touch with and practice connecting with your inner knowing and intuition, which are how creativity speaks to us!

Things Erin and I talk about

-Breaking through the weight of fear doing new kinds of art

-How you have to be the one to give yourself nudges 

-Aphantasia

-What it feels like to have to dumb our creativity down to not upset people in our day to day lives who wish they were being more creative

-How hard it can be to start saying out loud, I am an artist

-How we get put in boxes in school. Artist, academic, sports person and recognizing the box you may have been put in as a child and seeing if you still want to be in it or if you want to get out and how to begin to let yourself out of the box

-How to make time for your art even if you have another full time job

-How to creates space and conjure flow states

-How even ‘mistakes’ in the studio provide some of the best opportunities for creativity 

-Creative fuelling - how she feeds her creativity 

]]> 28 - Erin Oostra - Unleashing Creativity: Lean in, Have Fun and Watch What Happens Kate Shepherd 00:50:19 Erin Oostra is a visual artist, graphic designer and the owner of Nuwavegallery in Ellensburg Washington. We talk about how to recognize how creativity wants to move through your system so that it can flow better, the importance of leaning into creative nudges, and importantly ‘mistakes’ in life and in the art studio. She shares her tips for how to conjure flow states and muses about how though many of us are put into boxes as children in terms of who we ‘are’ whether that’s athlete or artist - how we can question that at any time and begin to try the things we love. Erin Oostra is a visual artist, graphic designer and the owner of Nuwavegallery in Ellensburg Washington. We talk about how to recognize how creativity wants to move through your system so that it can flow better, the importance of leaning into creative nudges, and importantly ‘mistakes’ in life and in the art studio. She shares her tips for how to conjure flow states and muses about how though many of us are put into boxes as children in terms of who we ‘are’ whether that’s athlete or artist - how we can question that at any time and begin to try the things we love. leaning in, erin oostra, best mistakes, emerging artists, creative genius, pacific northwest, lean in, emerging artist, creative mistakes, washington state artists, washington state false full 28 2753ae36-3f01-4df6-9a01-9d4922f8c2e8 27 - Dan Mangan - Vulnerability, Honesty, Determination & Grit: Bringing Your Art Into the World 2 time Juno Award Winning Canadian Singer/Songwriter Dan Mangan joins me to talk about the roles of vulnerability, honesty, determination and grit in bringing our art into the world. 

We talk about how he ‘made it’ as a musician in a landscape that is oversaturated with incredible talent no matter which way you look, the importance of creating a vehicle to carry your work into the world and he reflects on the approach he took to building his career - which ultimately allowed him to to work with the record label of his dreams (Arts & Crafts Feist, Broken Social Scene) and build a deeply connected relationship with his ever growing fanbase. 

Dan is a deeply grounded and all-round garden variety good dude. He has some incredible insights about what it takes to bravely express our art as it comes through us without adding all the pretense. He muses about how he feels that as artists it is our responsibility to put our armour down first, to inspire and free each other in the process. 

Dan’s music comes from that deep, soulful grounded place of magic - where all truly great music and art comes from. In it we find painfully, gorgeously said truths about the hopeful joys, the earnest, longing, reaching of youth and the impossible agonies, and incredulous bittersweet defeat of a life fully lived. Lyrics that will make you close your eyes to savour the delicious weight of their truth, all sung to you by his commanding yet gentle voice that is all at once approachable, gritty, knowing, uncertain, soothing, yearning & familiar. 

He's able to access this kind of magic for making his songs for a lot of reasons which will become obvious to you as you hear him talk. But I will say this; I feel like we can all learn a lot from Dan. He has figured out how to, as he puts it, ‘put his armour down first’ he fully shares his gifts without pretense, which has the beautiful side effect of inviting listeners and fans even closer to their own hearts.   

Dan realized the importance of being himself on stage early on in his career. Reflecting on what kind of person he wanted to be he realized he didn't want to be a ‘rockstar’ on stage he wanted to be an approachable dude -  he wanted to be himself and present to the magic he created with the audience. That decision to remain the truest version of himself may have ironically set him on a path of actually becoming the rockstar that he is today. 

Dan Mangan is the most humble non rock-star rock-star you may ever meet and I think you are going to get a lot out of this interview. 

SOME THINGS DAN AND I TALK ABOUT 

-How when he was first starting out he didn't think he was ‘very good’ (that was crazy for me to hear, especially because i was there… and he was great)

-Imposter Syndrome being at the root of humanity glitching

-Why live concerts have the power to unite us in such profound ways. 

-The magical thing he intentionally brings to his live shows. 

-How it is the artist's job to put down their armour and go first. And how that can inspire all kinds of magic in people's lives 

-How (and why) great music or art can make you laugh and cry in the same minute and leave you feeling as light as air which reminds you that the pros of existence do outweigh the cons

-How truly feeling the lows not just the highs in life helps him stay in gratitude mode not to take anything for granted 

-The very important thing he realized early on in his career that helped him orient himself to choices and actions that would help him to build a sustainable career with lasting success 

-Not waiting for his big moment or to be discovered, and what to do instead

-How it can be easy to fall into the trap of ‘waiting until you make’ it to share your best work with the world and how that is the very thing that can prevent ‘making it’

-The importance of discovering your gifts and really building on them. How he felt he had shortcomings as a musician and perhaps because of those was able to realize what he was extremely good at - connecting with large groups of people and lean into that. 

-What it feels like to start to get famous/have your dreams come true (It’s not what you might think)

-The importance of internally clocking our self worth rather than seeking external validation. 

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

About Dan Mangan:

Dan Mangan is a two-time JUNO award winning & two-time Polaris Music Prize listed musician and songwriter. He has toured extensively in North America, Europe & Australia. He has played Glastonbury & Jimmy Kimmel Live, sold out Massey Hall and scored acclaimed soundtracks for television (Netflix, AMC) and feature film. Dan is a co-founder of Side Door. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife and two sons. His 6th LP "Being Somewhere" is out Oct 28th.

Resources discussed in this episode:

https://kateshepherdcreative.com/

www.lovemorningmoon.com

Listen to The Creative Genius Podcast with Kate Shepherd

www.instagram.com/kateshepherdcreative

www.instagram.com/thecreativegeniuspodcast

www.instagram.com/lovemorningmoon

]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Dan Mangan, Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius 2 time Juno Award Winning Canadian Singer/Songwriter Dan Mangan joins me to talk about the roles of vulnerability, honesty, determination and grit in bringing our art into the world. 

We talk about how he ‘made it’ as a musician in a landscape that is oversaturated with incredible talent no matter which way you look, the importance of creating a vehicle to carry your work into the world and he reflects on the approach he took to building his career - which ultimately allowed him to to work with the record label of his dreams (Arts & Crafts Feist, Broken Social Scene) and build a deeply connected relationship with his ever growing fanbase. 

Dan is a deeply grounded and all-round garden variety good dude. He has some incredible insights about what it takes to bravely express our art as it comes through us without adding all the pretense. He muses about how he feels that as artists it is our responsibility to put our armour down first, to inspire and free each other in the process. 

Dan’s music comes from that deep, soulful grounded place of magic - where all truly great music and art comes from. In it we find painfully, gorgeously said truths about the hopeful joys, the earnest, longing, reaching of youth and the impossible agonies, and incredulous bittersweet defeat of a life fully lived. Lyrics that will make you close your eyes to savour the delicious weight of their truth, all sung to you by his commanding yet gentle voice that is all at once approachable, gritty, knowing, uncertain, soothing, yearning & familiar. 

He's able to access this kind of magic for making his songs for a lot of reasons which will become obvious to you as you hear him talk. But I will say this; I feel like we can all learn a lot from Dan. He has figured out how to, as he puts it, ‘put his armour down first’ he fully shares his gifts without pretense, which has the beautiful side effect of inviting listeners and fans even closer to their own hearts.   

Dan realized the importance of being himself on stage early on in his career. Reflecting on what kind of person he wanted to be he realized he didn't want to be a ‘rockstar’ on stage he wanted to be an approachable dude -  he wanted to be himself and present to the magic he created with the audience. That decision to remain the truest version of himself may have ironically set him on a path of actually becoming the rockstar that he is today. 

Dan Mangan is the most humble non rock-star rock-star you may ever meet and I think you are going to get a lot out of this interview. 

SOME THINGS DAN AND I TALK ABOUT 

-How when he was first starting out he didn't think he was ‘very good’ (that was crazy for me to hear, especially because i was there… and he was great)

-Imposter Syndrome being at the root of humanity glitching

-Why live concerts have the power to unite us in such profound ways. 

-The magical thing he intentionally brings to his live shows. 

-How it is the artist's job to put down their armour and go first. And how that can inspire all kinds of magic in people's lives 

-How (and why) great music or art can make you laugh and cry in the same minute and leave you feeling as light as air which reminds you that the pros of existence do outweigh the cons

-How truly feeling the lows not just the highs in life helps him stay in gratitude mode not to take anything for granted 

-The very important thing he realized early on in his career that helped him orient himself to choices and actions that would help him to build a sustainable career with lasting success 

-Not waiting for his big moment or to be discovered, and what to do instead

-How it can be easy to fall into the trap of ‘waiting until you make’ it to share your best work with the world and how that is the very thing that can prevent ‘making it’

-The importance of discovering your gifts and really building on them. How he felt he had shortcomings as a musician and perhaps because of those was able to realize what he was extremely good at - connecting with large groups of people and lean into that. 

-What it feels like to start to get famous/have your dreams come true (It’s not what you might think)

-The importance of internally clocking our self worth rather than seeking external validation. 

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

About Dan Mangan:

Dan Mangan is a two-time JUNO award winning & two-time Polaris Music Prize listed musician and songwriter. He has toured extensively in North America, Europe & Australia. He has played Glastonbury & Jimmy Kimmel Live, sold out Massey Hall and scored acclaimed soundtracks for television (Netflix, AMC) and feature film. Dan is a co-founder of Side Door. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife and two sons. His 6th LP "Being Somewhere" is out Oct 28th.

Resources discussed in this episode:

https://kateshepherdcreative.com/

www.lovemorningmoon.com

Listen to The Creative Genius Podcast with Kate Shepherd

www.instagram.com/kateshepherdcreative

www.instagram.com/thecreativegeniuspodcast

www.instagram.com/lovemorningmoon

]]> 27 - Dan Mangan - Vulnerability, Honesty, Determination & Grit: Bringing Your Art Into the World Dan Mangan, Kate Shepherd 01:09:36 2 time Juno Award Winning Canadian Singer/Songwriter Dan Mangan joins me to talk about the roles of vulnerability, honesty, determination and grit in bringing our art into the world. We talk about how he ‘made it’ as a musician in a landscape that is oversaturated with incredible talent no matter which way you look, how he deliberately created a vehicle to carry his work and reach as many people as he could, and he reflects on the approach he took to building his career (not waiting around to get discovered) all of which ultimately allowed him to to work with the record label of his dreams (Arts & Crafts Feist, Broken Social Scene) and build a deeply connected relationship with his ever growing fanbase. 2 time Juno Award Winning Canadian Singer/Songwriter Dan Mangan joins me to talk about the roles of vulnerability, honesty, determination and grit in bringing our art into the world. We talk about how he ‘made it’ as a musician in a landscape that is oversaturated with incredible talent no matter which way you look, how he deliberately created a vehicle to carry his work and reach as many people as he could, and he reflects on the approach he took to building his career (not waiting around to get discovered) all of which ultimately allowed him to to work with the record label of his dreams (Arts & Crafts Feist, Broken Social Scene) and build a deeply connected relationship with his ever growing fanbase. hustle, singersongwriter, artsandcrafts, cancon, inspiringpodcast, brokensocialscene, sidehustle, dan mangan, thecreativegeniuspodcast, motivational, feist, canadianmusic, findingcreativity, cbcmusic, creativity, cbc, danmangan false full 27 035428e6-a397-456b-a1ef-3b7fab49a99b Tracy Mazuer: From Hollywood Exec to Farmers Market Artisan - Walking away from a life that isn’t working From Hollywood Exec to Farmers Market Artisan - Walking away from a life that isn’t working

Have you ever found yourself looking around at your life and thinking, on paper you have everything you ever wanted and worked hard for but something still doesn’t feel quite right? 

Tracy Mazuer’s life is a powerful example of this - AND how we can begin to find our way back to our true calling - even in the midst of chaos and unhappiness. 

This is one of those episodes that has the power to change the trajectory of your whole life if you happen to be ready for what it is trying to tell you. If you suspect that there is a different, more fulfilling life whispering to you and you are ready to do some reflection, pay close attention to the end of this episode because, i have some homework that will help you begin to tease all this apart and start down your own path of returning to your truest self. 

After wanting to be a successful Hollywood producer as long as she could remember and fighting her way up the dysfunctional ranks of Hollywood, Tracy spent 25 years tearing her hair out in Hollywood as a television executive producer, writer, and director. From Bachelors and Bachelorettes to Deals and No Deals, from the Littlest of People to Biggest of Losers, from Millionaire Matchmakers to Long Lost Families, from A-list celebs to D-list and beyond, Tracy did it all. 

One day while immersed in the stress of producing one of her shows, Tracy realized that instead of tearing out what remained of her hair, she was going to try breathing and doodling on her desk calendar. And what it led to changed her life completely, forever. 

The trees that emerged in her doodles reflected exactly what she was feeling — chaos, frustration, with bits of light and joy. There were so many feelings packed into these doodled trees! And with the gusto familiar to any newly minted artist, Tracy tore it off of that desk calendar, brought it home, and stuck it on the fridge. Her husband immediately declared her a “Toddler Savant” and Tracy's foray into the forest took root. She's now officially left “the biz” and combines her storytelling skills with her illustrations to bring her art Trees Have Feelings - to life. 

Tracy is a vivacious, fierce, powerhouse of a human. A gentle giant. She shares with us how she came to know it was time to leave behind everything she worked so hard to build in Hollywood so that she could follow the quiet whisper of her trees. 

Trigger warning; Tracy references some sexual trauma that she has endured, it is brief and not graphic but all the same I wanted you to have a heads up on that. 

Perhaps my biggest takeaway from this episode is how art and creativity don’t stop pursuing us as long as it has gifts for us - and it always does. For most of Tracys life she felt she was not a ‘good’ artist  - she told us herself all through school she couldn't draw the way she wanted to draw or sculpt the way she wanted to sculpt. Doodling found her in the midst of the trauma she was going through as a young child and stayed with her for many years. And it came back to her in the midst of the chaos, stress and turmoil in a job she hated but had worked so hard to earn. In fact from where i sit, it certainly seems that doodling saved her life. It turned up in her office that day and helped walk her out of a life that may have been slowly killing her and into a life of healing, joy and fulfillment with her trees. 

Tracy’s story of ‘making it’ as a producer in Hollywood and then realizing she hated it is one that perhaps many of us can relate to. It can feel almost impossible to look at everything you have invested into your career or relationship or even a community and friendships and realize that while they are exactly what you thought you wanted, in reality, they just aren’t quite right for you. So many of us would rather (and often do) ignore these pangs - which is totally understandable - dismantling our lives is counter intuitive. We may be dealing with inner narratives like ‘I should be grateful for everything I have’ or ‘this is just how my life is meant to be’ or what about all that time/money/effort I spent to get here. And then there are the fears about what will happen when we tear it all down - will we have enough money? Will we be alone forever? Will your family and friends think we’re crazy? It can feel like we are going crazy. But the truth is the crazy thing is staying in a life that does not fit, bring you joy, bring out the best in you or most importantly help you bring the gifts you were born to bring out into the world. 

How is it that we set ourselves down certain life paths if they are not what we truly want? Recognizing how we have done this in the past helps us recognize when we are doing it again and helps us to avoid venturing too far down a path that is not ours. 

The journey into these new unknown places can be a scary one, often filled with uncertainty - and vulnerability - but more and more i am seeing that those who choose to listen to that small quiet voice inside, nudging us, softly nagging at us and follow it where it is guiding them, seem to consistently be rewarded with a calm, serene fulfillment that i think we are all ultimately looking for. 

Things Tracy and I talk about 

  • Why we sometimes make life choices that do not reflect what our hearts truly want
  • The traits she had to develop to survive the toxic hollywood environment
  • The deep healing art has provided her even though her whole life she felt she couldn’t draw things she wanted to draw or sculpt things she wanted to sculpt. The darkness that came out of her in her dark art brought her so much joy because she knew it was finally coming up and out of her
  • How collage (which had found her in school and came looking for her again when she went into therapy)  finding her in her 40s lead to some a profound healing of deep emotional wounds
  • I got the chills when she told me about how the trees came out of her sketches in her miserable Hollywood office. Full of colour and light in the midst of anger and chaos and toxicity 
  • How she believed for her whole life, that when something really good happened that meant the bottom would soon fall out -  and how the trees helped her heal that belief. 
  • How she thought that if she really let herself explore the part of herself that was making and enjoying her art so much, that it would suddenly stop. Afraid of that pain. 

Resources discussed in this episode:

  • Electric Light Orchestra
  • The People Show
  • University of Kansas Journalism
  • The Home Show- ABC
  • Good morning America - ABC
  • Playing it straight  - Fox TV
  • Brene Brown
  • Glennon doyle
  • Elizabeth Gilbert
  • Episodes (tv show) 

ABOUT

Tracy Mazuer spent 25 years of her life tearing her hair out in Hollyweird as a television executive producer, writer, and director. From Bachelors and Bachelorettes to Deals and No Deals, from the Littlest of People to Biggest of Losers, from Millionaire Matchmakers to Long Lost Families, from A-list celebs to D-list and beyond, Tracy’s run the gamut. 

One recent and fateful day, while producing yet another unwieldy show, Tracy realized that instead of tearing out what remained of her hair, she would take breaks, breathe, and doodle on her desk calendar. 

Tracy holds a Bachelors degree in Journalism and a Masters in Education where she studied the effects of autobiographical writing with urban youth.

She's been married for 34-years to her college sweetheart — that guy who called her the Toddler Savant. They live with their two rescue-mutts, LizzieBelly and Hazelnut, in Bellingham, Washington. They have a son who is an artist in Seattle. 

Tracy Mazuer website | facebook | instagram

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius From Hollywood Exec to Farmers Market Artisan - Walking away from a life that isn’t working

Have you ever found yourself looking around at your life and thinking, on paper you have everything you ever wanted and worked hard for but something still doesn’t feel quite right? 

Tracy Mazuer’s life is a powerful example of this - AND how we can begin to find our way back to our true calling - even in the midst of chaos and unhappiness. 

This is one of those episodes that has the power to change the trajectory of your whole life if you happen to be ready for what it is trying to tell you. If you suspect that there is a different, more fulfilling life whispering to you and you are ready to do some reflection, pay close attention to the end of this episode because, i have some homework that will help you begin to tease all this apart and start down your own path of returning to your truest self. 

After wanting to be a successful Hollywood producer as long as she could remember and fighting her way up the dysfunctional ranks of Hollywood, Tracy spent 25 years tearing her hair out in Hollywood as a television executive producer, writer, and director. From Bachelors and Bachelorettes to Deals and No Deals, from the Littlest of People to Biggest of Losers, from Millionaire Matchmakers to Long Lost Families, from A-list celebs to D-list and beyond, Tracy did it all. 

One day while immersed in the stress of producing one of her shows, Tracy realized that instead of tearing out what remained of her hair, she was going to try breathing and doodling on her desk calendar. And what it led to changed her life completely, forever. 

The trees that emerged in her doodles reflected exactly what she was feeling — chaos, frustration, with bits of light and joy. There were so many feelings packed into these doodled trees! And with the gusto familiar to any newly minted artist, Tracy tore it off of that desk calendar, brought it home, and stuck it on the fridge. Her husband immediately declared her a “Toddler Savant” and Tracy's foray into the forest took root. She's now officially left “the biz” and combines her storytelling skills with her illustrations to bring her art Trees Have Feelings - to life. 

Tracy is a vivacious, fierce, powerhouse of a human. A gentle giant. She shares with us how she came to know it was time to leave behind everything she worked so hard to build in Hollywood so that she could follow the quiet whisper of her trees. 

Trigger warning; Tracy references some sexual trauma that she has endured, it is brief and not graphic but all the same I wanted you to have a heads up on that. 

Perhaps my biggest takeaway from this episode is how art and creativity don’t stop pursuing us as long as it has gifts for us - and it always does. For most of Tracys life she felt she was not a ‘good’ artist  - she told us herself all through school she couldn't draw the way she wanted to draw or sculpt the way she wanted to sculpt. Doodling found her in the midst of the trauma she was going through as a young child and stayed with her for many years. And it came back to her in the midst of the chaos, stress and turmoil in a job she hated but had worked so hard to earn. In fact from where i sit, it certainly seems that doodling saved her life. It turned up in her office that day and helped walk her out of a life that may have been slowly killing her and into a life of healing, joy and fulfillment with her trees. 

Tracy’s story of ‘making it’ as a producer in Hollywood and then realizing she hated it is one that perhaps many of us can relate to. It can feel almost impossible to look at everything you have invested into your career or relationship or even a community and friendships and realize that while they are exactly what you thought you wanted, in reality, they just aren’t quite right for you. So many of us would rather (and often do) ignore these pangs - which is totally understandable - dismantling our lives is counter intuitive. We may be dealing with inner narratives like ‘I should be grateful for everything I have’ or ‘this is just how my life is meant to be’ or what about all that time/money/effort I spent to get here. And then there are the fears about what will happen when we tear it all down - will we have enough money? Will we be alone forever? Will your family and friends think we’re crazy? It can feel like we are going crazy. But the truth is the crazy thing is staying in a life that does not fit, bring you joy, bring out the best in you or most importantly help you bring the gifts you were born to bring out into the world. 

How is it that we set ourselves down certain life paths if they are not what we truly want? Recognizing how we have done this in the past helps us recognize when we are doing it again and helps us to avoid venturing too far down a path that is not ours. 

The journey into these new unknown places can be a scary one, often filled with uncertainty - and vulnerability - but more and more i am seeing that those who choose to listen to that small quiet voice inside, nudging us, softly nagging at us and follow it where it is guiding them, seem to consistently be rewarded with a calm, serene fulfillment that i think we are all ultimately looking for. 

Things Tracy and I talk about 

  • Why we sometimes make life choices that do not reflect what our hearts truly want
  • The traits she had to develop to survive the toxic hollywood environment
  • The deep healing art has provided her even though her whole life she felt she couldn’t draw things she wanted to draw or sculpt things she wanted to sculpt. The darkness that came out of her in her dark art brought her so much joy because she knew it was finally coming up and out of her
  • How collage (which had found her in school and came looking for her again when she went into therapy)  finding her in her 40s lead to some a profound healing of deep emotional wounds
  • I got the chills when she told me about how the trees came out of her sketches in her miserable Hollywood office. Full of colour and light in the midst of anger and chaos and toxicity 
  • How she believed for her whole life, that when something really good happened that meant the bottom would soon fall out -  and how the trees helped her heal that belief. 
  • How she thought that if she really let herself explore the part of herself that was making and enjoying her art so much, that it would suddenly stop. Afraid of that pain. 

Resources discussed in this episode:

  • Electric Light Orchestra
  • The People Show
  • University of Kansas Journalism
  • The Home Show- ABC
  • Good morning America - ABC
  • Playing it straight  - Fox TV
  • Brene Brown
  • Glennon doyle
  • Elizabeth Gilbert
  • Episodes (tv show) 

ABOUT

Tracy Mazuer spent 25 years of her life tearing her hair out in Hollyweird as a television executive producer, writer, and director. From Bachelors and Bachelorettes to Deals and No Deals, from the Littlest of People to Biggest of Losers, from Millionaire Matchmakers to Long Lost Families, from A-list celebs to D-list and beyond, Tracy’s run the gamut. 

One recent and fateful day, while producing yet another unwieldy show, Tracy realized that instead of tearing out what remained of her hair, she would take breaks, breathe, and doodle on her desk calendar. 

Tracy holds a Bachelors degree in Journalism and a Masters in Education where she studied the effects of autobiographical writing with urban youth.

She's been married for 34-years to her college sweetheart — that guy who called her the Toddler Savant. They live with their two rescue-mutts, LizzieBelly and Hazelnut, in Bellingham, Washington. They have a son who is an artist in Seattle. 

Tracy Mazuer website | facebook | instagram

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

]]> Tracy Mazuer: From Hollywood Exec to Farmers Market Artisan - Walking away from a life that isn’t working Kate Shepherd 01:11:15 This is one of those episodes that has the power to change the trajectory of your whole life if you happen to be ready for what it is trying to tell you. If you suspect that there is a different, more fulfilling life whispering to you and you are ready to do some reflection, pay close attention to the end of this episode because, I have some homework that will help you begin to tease all this apart and start down your own path of returning to your truest self. After wanting to be a successful Hollywood producer as long as she could remember and fighting her way up the dysfunctional ranks of Hollywood, Tracy spent 25 years tearing her hair out in Hollywood as a television executive producer, writer, and director. From Bachelors and Bachelorettes to Deals and No Deals, from the Littlest of People to Biggest of Losers, from Millionaire Matchmakers to Long Lost Families, from A-list celebs to D-list and beyond, Tracy did it all. This is one of those episodes that has the power to change the trajectory of your whole life if you happen to be ready for what it is trying to tell you. If you suspect that there is a different, more fulfilling life whispering to you and you are ready to do some reflection, pay close attention to the end of this episode because, I have some homework that will help you begin to tease all this apart and start down your own path of returning to your truest self. After wanting to be a successful Hollywood producer as long as she could remember and fighting her way up the dysfunctional ranks of Hollywood, Tracy spent 25 years tearing her hair out in Hollywood as a television executive producer, writer, and director. From Bachelors and Bachelorettes to Deals and No Deals, from the Littlest of People to Biggest of Losers, from Millionaire Matchmakers to Long Lost Families, from A-list celebs to D-list and beyond, Tracy did it all. cultivating creativity, how to become more creative, successful female entrepreneurs, rape survivor, full potential, become an artist, hollywood tv producer, female entrepreneurs, building a successful art career, hollywood, creative people, creative thinking, creative, creative arts, personal expression, unleashing creativity, spark creativity, childhood trauma, become more creative, trees false full 26 9b576526-b3b2-4924-bc5f-ffe153b1677a Genius Moments #7 - 5 lovely rituals to help you connect with your creative Self Sun, 25 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Genius Moments #7 - 5 lovely rituals to help you connect with your creative Self Kate Shepherd 00:30:51 yoga, inspirational, self care rituals, creative genius, podcast, motivational, daily practice, creativity, art practice, self care false bonus a974a6d0-66e8-4223-a9d0-7d4b7e152dc1 25 - Esté Macleod, Visual Artist & Designer - Finding Your Own Artistic Style Have you been wondering how to find your own artistic style? Whether you are an established artist with a good sense of your own artistic voice ready to take the next step in licensing your work, or you’re just getting into creating art, this episode has so many wonderful things in store for you -  not least of which is the FREE art class today’s guest Este Macleod has given all the listeners of The Creative Genius Podcast. 

Este is a generous soul and inspired teacher. Her paintings ethereal and happy and her approach to art is a wonderful mix of thoughtful observation and working intuitively (which we talk about) Este has worked with some large brands licensing her artwork and she tells us about the ups and downs of that so if that's something you're considering you're going to want to listen to this episode. 

Things Este and I talk about 

  • The ups and downs of working with large partnerships like Crate & Barrel with her artwork
  • Why it is OH SO important to invest in good materials at the start
  • Some provocative questions to prompt the voice of your inner artist
  • The number one thing artists starting out should remind themselves every day (especially on days when they think they are not good enough, or think they will never sell anything) 
  • What to do if you feel really stuck, can’t find your creative voice and don’t know what to do. 
  • Why she thinks it can be ok to copy other artists work, but the number one absolute no-no when doing so
  • What to do when you run out of inspiration 
  • How to be inspired by other artists or themes and trends and adjust your work so it becomes yours/
  • How she found her own voice as an artist the ups and downs of that journey
  • The life changing dream that woke her up on a flight 
  • Creativity’s critical role in innovation and problem solving. 
  • Her recent project with Sketchbook Revival
  • All the reasons she feels our lives depend on creativity

Resources discussed in this episode:

ABOUT

Este MacLeod is a visual artist, designer and creator of online art and creativity courses

Her paintings are informed by the real and the imaginary. A background in textile and ceramic design is evident in the stylised, abundant and colourful forms used in still life, landscape and floral paintings. She is a colourist painter, she uses a variety of painting and mark making techniques to layer colour and shapes, resulting in ethereal paintings. 

She draws inspiration from travel, nature, dreams, seasons, sentiments and thoughts as well as everyday surroundings. Observation and drawing are important parts of the creative process. Working intuitively, she allows paintings to develop over time. Her artworks are presented to convey intrinsic beauty, a feeling or memory of a place or impression.

Born in South Africa, Este has lived in England since 1999, and been based in Berkshire since 2005

Este MacLeod website | facebook | instagram

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Have you been wondering how to find your own artistic style? Whether you are an established artist with a good sense of your own artistic voice ready to take the next step in licensing your work, or you’re just getting into creating art, this episode has so many wonderful things in store for you -  not least of which is the FREE art class today’s guest Este Macleod has given all the listeners of The Creative Genius Podcast. 

Este is a generous soul and inspired teacher. Her paintings ethereal and happy and her approach to art is a wonderful mix of thoughtful observation and working intuitively (which we talk about) Este has worked with some large brands licensing her artwork and she tells us about the ups and downs of that so if that's something you're considering you're going to want to listen to this episode. 

Things Este and I talk about 

  • The ups and downs of working with large partnerships like Crate & Barrel with her artwork
  • Why it is OH SO important to invest in good materials at the start
  • Some provocative questions to prompt the voice of your inner artist
  • The number one thing artists starting out should remind themselves every day (especially on days when they think they are not good enough, or think they will never sell anything) 
  • What to do if you feel really stuck, can’t find your creative voice and don’t know what to do. 
  • Why she thinks it can be ok to copy other artists work, but the number one absolute no-no when doing so
  • What to do when you run out of inspiration 
  • How to be inspired by other artists or themes and trends and adjust your work so it becomes yours/
  • How she found her own voice as an artist the ups and downs of that journey
  • The life changing dream that woke her up on a flight 
  • Creativity’s critical role in innovation and problem solving. 
  • Her recent project with Sketchbook Revival
  • All the reasons she feels our lives depend on creativity

Resources discussed in this episode:

ABOUT

Este MacLeod is a visual artist, designer and creator of online art and creativity courses

Her paintings are informed by the real and the imaginary. A background in textile and ceramic design is evident in the stylised, abundant and colourful forms used in still life, landscape and floral paintings. She is a colourist painter, she uses a variety of painting and mark making techniques to layer colour and shapes, resulting in ethereal paintings. 

She draws inspiration from travel, nature, dreams, seasons, sentiments and thoughts as well as everyday surroundings. Observation and drawing are important parts of the creative process. Working intuitively, she allows paintings to develop over time. Her artworks are presented to convey intrinsic beauty, a feeling or memory of a place or impression.

Born in South Africa, Este has lived in England since 1999, and been based in Berkshire since 2005

Este MacLeod website | facebook | instagram

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

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]]> 25 - Esté Macleod, Visual Artist & Designer - Finding Your Own Artistic Style Kate Shepherd 00:50:40 Have you been wondering how to find your own artistic style? Whether you are an established artist with a good sense of your own artistic voice ready to take the next step in licensing your work, or you’re just getting into creating art, this episode has so many wonderful things in store for you -  not least of which is the FREE art class today’s guest Este Macleod has given all the listeners of The Creative Genius Podcast (sign up for that here) Have you been wondering how to find your own artistic style? Whether you are an established artist with a good sense of your own artistic voice ready to take the next step in licensing your work, or you’re just getting into creating art, this episode has so many wonderful things in store for you -  not least of which is the FREE art class today’s guest Este Macleod has given all the listeners of The Creative Genius Podcast (sign up for that here) dreams, creative question mark challenge, estemacleod, sketchbook revival false full 25 443608d1-3f1c-4873-8346-6f9b8dd0c4bc 24 - Autumn Skye - Artist. Intuition, Surrender & the Sacred Act of Creativity Episode 24 is the last episode of Season 1 of the Creative Genius Podcast! It has been an incredible year and I am so glad you are here. We’re taking a bit of a break over August so that you can go back and listen to your favourites, while we work on some amazing things to kick off season two with a bang in September. 

Our guest today is Autumn Skye - an incredible artist with a massive online following, and when you see her work you’ll immediately get it. Her pieces are equal parts painstakingly detailed and evocatively magical. 

This is a deep and deeply nourishing and expansive feeling episode. We cover a lot of ground from the practical to the esoteric. I came away from this conversation feeling more spacious and filled with a sense of possibility and wonder that I have in a long time. 

If you’ve been on the fence of stepping into yourself as an artist you’ll want to hear the amazing things she says about how art can serve as a tribute to the past, a processing of the present and of forward visioning. And how as artists in this potent time in history  we get to ask ourselves what we want to put our energy behind and what vision we want to create for our future to invite others into their own creativity and healing. 

My favourite part comes towards the end when she shares the ritual she does whenever she goes to a new city that deepens her connection to creativity and presence instantaneously - and then connects it to how we can be in our creative lives. I loved it and cannot wait to try it out next time I go on a trip

Autumn was one of those lucky individuals who was encouraged to nurture and follow the creativity in her from a very young age. This resulted in her being fairly unencumbered by distracting limiting beliefs that so many of us have to navigate when it comes to creativity.  She has a beautiful, generous soul and is passionate about sharing the wonder and power of creativity - helping people free themselves to infuse playfulness, curiosity and discovery into their own creative journeys through teaching engagements and retreats 

She’s partnered with Alana Fairchild and created artwork on the Sacred Rebels oracle deck, has her own beautiful self published deck, and will once again be working with Alana on a new oracle deck in the coming year. (more information on that at the end of the show) 

Things we talk about in this episode

  • Her powerful advice for anyone experiencing fear about beginning to express creativity (hint: it's something you could go out and do today)
  • Her mission through her artwork
  • What is creative Draino and why is it so important?
  • Her understanding of the creative process, how it works and what it is trying to do through us
  • How being willing to be surprised is a key in the magic of her artwork
  • Surefire ways to stop epiphanies and creative insight and how not to do those things
  • What intuition feels like for her
  • Incorporating muscle testing in the creative process as a way to cultivate intuition
  • What she does when she bumps up into limiting beliefs (and it’s not about silencing them!)
  • Using limiting beliefs as a catalyst to not only do the thing, but do the thing and then some
  • How to approach our creativity in a way that helps it feel safe to come out
  • Our tendency as women to dim our own light. Loving advice for the person who feels they don't even have the right to try - or may have been bullied by a loved one not to shine brighter than them.
  • How artwork can be like a map for humanity as well as shape our reality - it is at the tip of the spear of cultural revolution
  • Her poetic and inspiring definition of what creativity (which might be the best definition of creativity I have ever heard) truly is that might just change how you look at every single moment

Resources discussed in this episode:

  • Liz Gilbert (fear being a passenger in her car)
  • Sacred Rebels Deck
  • Alana Fairchild
  • GOOGLE HER DECKS AND LINKS to them

ABOUT

Autumn Skye lives, breathes, and dreams art, and has done so since she was old enough to hold a pencil and reach for a piece of paper. Her childhood and early adult years were spent traveling the landscapes of both her wild Canadian backyard and distant international shores. Through her wanderlust she developed a deep reverence for the beauty of nature and the diversity of humanity, and continuously endeavors to translate this inspiration through her work.  As a self-taught artist she is forever a student of the intuitive, creative process. Autumn Skye perpetually explores and plays in many artistic mediums and modalities, from music to sculpture, cooking, event production, sewing, interior decorating, and jewelry making. However, her sustaining focus remains primarily in painting, and finds acrylic paints to offer the most freedom, luminosity, and versatility in her intuitive art-making. Her style gracefully weaves together refined realism, iconic imagery and symbolism, and subtle energetic geometries. She’s inspired by the beauty of this incredible planet, the potency of these extraordinary times, the mysteries of the cosmos, the resiliency of the human spirit, and the intricate connections between all facets of life. 

Autumn Skye's meticulous and poignant paintings continue to gain expanding recognition, attracting audiences, collectors, and students from around the globe. She exhibits and teaches worldwide, and otherwise thrives and paints in the beautiful temperate-rainforest of coastal British Columbia, Canada. Considering herself immensely blessed to do what feeds her soul, she strives to support others through creative empowerment, the gift of beauty, and the perpetuation of inspiration.

Autumn Skye website | facebook | instagram

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Episode 24 is the last episode of Season 1 of the Creative Genius Podcast! It has been an incredible year and I am so glad you are here. We’re taking a bit of a break over August so that you can go back and listen to your favourites, while we work on some amazing things to kick off season two with a bang in September. 

Our guest today is Autumn Skye - an incredible artist with a massive online following, and when you see her work you’ll immediately get it. Her pieces are equal parts painstakingly detailed and evocatively magical. 

This is a deep and deeply nourishing and expansive feeling episode. We cover a lot of ground from the practical to the esoteric. I came away from this conversation feeling more spacious and filled with a sense of possibility and wonder that I have in a long time. 

If you’ve been on the fence of stepping into yourself as an artist you’ll want to hear the amazing things she says about how art can serve as a tribute to the past, a processing of the present and of forward visioning. And how as artists in this potent time in history  we get to ask ourselves what we want to put our energy behind and what vision we want to create for our future to invite others into their own creativity and healing. 

My favourite part comes towards the end when she shares the ritual she does whenever she goes to a new city that deepens her connection to creativity and presence instantaneously - and then connects it to how we can be in our creative lives. I loved it and cannot wait to try it out next time I go on a trip

Autumn was one of those lucky individuals who was encouraged to nurture and follow the creativity in her from a very young age. This resulted in her being fairly unencumbered by distracting limiting beliefs that so many of us have to navigate when it comes to creativity.  She has a beautiful, generous soul and is passionate about sharing the wonder and power of creativity - helping people free themselves to infuse playfulness, curiosity and discovery into their own creative journeys through teaching engagements and retreats 

She’s partnered with Alana Fairchild and created artwork on the Sacred Rebels oracle deck, has her own beautiful self published deck, and will once again be working with Alana on a new oracle deck in the coming year. (more information on that at the end of the show) 

Things we talk about in this episode

  • Her powerful advice for anyone experiencing fear about beginning to express creativity (hint: it's something you could go out and do today)
  • Her mission through her artwork
  • What is creative Draino and why is it so important?
  • Her understanding of the creative process, how it works and what it is trying to do through us
  • How being willing to be surprised is a key in the magic of her artwork
  • Surefire ways to stop epiphanies and creative insight and how not to do those things
  • What intuition feels like for her
  • Incorporating muscle testing in the creative process as a way to cultivate intuition
  • What she does when she bumps up into limiting beliefs (and it’s not about silencing them!)
  • Using limiting beliefs as a catalyst to not only do the thing, but do the thing and then some
  • How to approach our creativity in a way that helps it feel safe to come out
  • Our tendency as women to dim our own light. Loving advice for the person who feels they don't even have the right to try - or may have been bullied by a loved one not to shine brighter than them.
  • How artwork can be like a map for humanity as well as shape our reality - it is at the tip of the spear of cultural revolution
  • Her poetic and inspiring definition of what creativity (which might be the best definition of creativity I have ever heard) truly is that might just change how you look at every single moment

Resources discussed in this episode:

  • Liz Gilbert (fear being a passenger in her car)
  • Sacred Rebels Deck
  • Alana Fairchild
  • GOOGLE HER DECKS AND LINKS to them

ABOUT

Autumn Skye lives, breathes, and dreams art, and has done so since she was old enough to hold a pencil and reach for a piece of paper. Her childhood and early adult years were spent traveling the landscapes of both her wild Canadian backyard and distant international shores. Through her wanderlust she developed a deep reverence for the beauty of nature and the diversity of humanity, and continuously endeavors to translate this inspiration through her work.  As a self-taught artist she is forever a student of the intuitive, creative process. Autumn Skye perpetually explores and plays in many artistic mediums and modalities, from music to sculpture, cooking, event production, sewing, interior decorating, and jewelry making. However, her sustaining focus remains primarily in painting, and finds acrylic paints to offer the most freedom, luminosity, and versatility in her intuitive art-making. Her style gracefully weaves together refined realism, iconic imagery and symbolism, and subtle energetic geometries. She’s inspired by the beauty of this incredible planet, the potency of these extraordinary times, the mysteries of the cosmos, the resiliency of the human spirit, and the intricate connections between all facets of life. 

Autumn Skye's meticulous and poignant paintings continue to gain expanding recognition, attracting audiences, collectors, and students from around the globe. She exhibits and teaches worldwide, and otherwise thrives and paints in the beautiful temperate-rainforest of coastal British Columbia, Canada. Considering herself immensely blessed to do what feeds her soul, she strives to support others through creative empowerment, the gift of beauty, and the perpetuation of inspiration.

Autumn Skye website | facebook | instagram

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

]]> 24 - Autumn Skye - Artist. Intuition, Surrender & the Sacred Act of Creativity Kate Shepherd 01:15:05 Episode Summary Episode 24 the last episode of Season 1 of the Creative Genius Podcast! Our guest today is Autumn Skye - an incredible artist with a massive online following, and when you see her work you’ll immediately get it. Her pieces are equal parts painstakingly detailed and evocatively magical. This is a deep and deeply nourishing and expansive feeling episode. We cover a lot of ground from the practical to the esoteric. I came away from this conversation feeling more spacious and filled with a sense of possibility and wonder that I have in a long time. Episode Summary Episode 24 the last episode of Season 1 of the Creative Genius Podcast! Our guest today is Autumn Skye - an incredible artist with a massive online following, and when you see her work you’ll immediately get it. Her pieces are equal parts painstakingly detailed and evocatively magical. This is a deep and deeply nourishing and expansive feeling episode. We cover a lot of ground from the practical to the esoteric. I came away from this conversation feeling more spacious and filled with a sense of possibility and wonder that I have in a long time. creative business, intuitive art, sacred art, intuition, finding creativity, art mentor, fun, elizabeth gilbert, creativity, shadow, shine your light, happy, getting unstuck, shadow work, alana fairchild, women in creativity, artist, becoming an artist, sacred rebels, revolution, acrylic painting, limiting beliefs, self-empowerment, art teacher, surrender, oracle, artist teacher, freedom, alex grey, portraiture false full 24 2ab50ab1-a547-4af8-97f7-1d47803cd018 23 - Tracy Verdugo Artist & Author of Paint Mojo: Breaking the rules: How to Overcome your Fear of Creativity In this episode I speak with Tracy Verdugo, Visual Artist, teacher and Author of the wildly popular book, “Paint Mojo”. For more than 22 years, Tracy has worked with thousands of people around the world - helping them to find their creative freedom. She shares the insights she’s gained over these years including the one main thing she has found, that she thinks is the key to creating amazing art and how giving it to ourselves can carry over into other areas of our lives changing everything about how we live for the better.

We talk about the power of learning how to break the rules to help us overcome fear & anxiety, to gain confidence in our creativity, and Tracy offers us some really practical ideas, insights and suggestions for harnessing and unleashing our creativity that I think you're going to find really useful AND she also tells us some beautiful stories (she has a true poet’s heart).

This is the kind of episode that fills you up with the feeling that you can in fact do it, and makes you want to get out your tools and materials and get going right away. 

Tracy’s book “Paint Mojo” has over 25,000 copies in circulation - which is no surprise because when you hear her you immediately recognize her as one of those people that just makes you feel like anything's possible when it comes to your creativity. 

My favourite is when she tells us the story of her accidentally wandering into somebody's backyard and Guatemala and the ensuing conversation about creativity that changed her entire perspective on everything. 

Tracy Verdugo has taught over 100 workshops over the world and has a lot of insights to share that go a long way to helping us understand how to overcome the “I can’t” feelings many of us have when it comes to expressing our creative selves.  

Things Tracy and I talk about

-The number one thing she learned in over 22 years of teaching over 100 workshops and classes around the world, about what humans need the most when it comes to creativity

-How giving this one thing to ourselves can carry over into our lives and change everything about how we live our lives for the better

-How traveling to Guatemala and meeting indigenous people for whom creativity was woven into every facet of their lives, was a light bulb moment for her in how fractured and silo-ed we have become in the west when it comes to accessing and enjoying this part of ourselves. 

-The yearning we all have to connect with the world of our ancestors and how creativity is the bridge to that can deliver us there

-She told the story about a life-changing afternoon on a trip to Oaxaca when she wandered onto a family courtyard and had a serendipitous moment with a local man who was sitting in his garden there. He told her the thing he sees people doing in the west (when it comes to creativity) that he felt is making our whole culture sick. 

-The three things we can stop doing to find our creative freedom 

-The process she underwent to become someone who could allow creativity to move through her and stop creating from her rational mind. 

-The one main thing she has found after decades of teaching and creating art that she thinks is the key to creating amazing art 

-Her secrets for conjuring flow states 

The most common limiting belief she thinks we are taught that squashes our creativity

ABOUT Tracy Verdugo

Tracy is an inspiration instigator, prolific painter, bestselling author and lover of the written word, smitten traveler and soaker up of all that is beauty-full. She teaches her Paint Mojo and other creative workshops all over this amazing planet and reminds her students of the wonder that already resides within them. Her works are vibrant and filled with joy, inspired both by global travels and the simple beauty of the focused moment.

Since 2000 Tracy has held 18 successful solo exhibitions and her works are held in collections both in Australia and internationally. Mostly though, she is mama bear to two gorgeous, zest-filled daughters, Santana and Cece, and co-adventurer in life with her amor of 34 years, the talented and brilliant Marco.

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

Tracy Verdugo website | facebook | instagram

Resources discussed in this episode:

Please share the show with a friend!

 If you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast (THANK YOU, we can’t keep going without you) here is the  link for our Patreon

]]> Fri, 8 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode I speak with Tracy Verdugo, Visual Artist, teacher and Author of the wildly popular book, “Paint Mojo”. For more than 22 years, Tracy has worked with thousands of people around the world - helping them to find their creative freedom. She shares the insights she’s gained over these years including the one main thing she has found, that she thinks is the key to creating amazing art and how giving it to ourselves can carry over into other areas of our lives changing everything about how we live for the better.

We talk about the power of learning how to break the rules to help us overcome fear & anxiety, to gain confidence in our creativity, and Tracy offers us some really practical ideas, insights and suggestions for harnessing and unleashing our creativity that I think you're going to find really useful AND she also tells us some beautiful stories (she has a true poet’s heart).

This is the kind of episode that fills you up with the feeling that you can in fact do it, and makes you want to get out your tools and materials and get going right away. 

Tracy’s book “Paint Mojo” has over 25,000 copies in circulation - which is no surprise because when you hear her you immediately recognize her as one of those people that just makes you feel like anything's possible when it comes to your creativity. 

My favourite is when she tells us the story of her accidentally wandering into somebody's backyard and Guatemala and the ensuing conversation about creativity that changed her entire perspective on everything. 

Tracy Verdugo has taught over 100 workshops over the world and has a lot of insights to share that go a long way to helping us understand how to overcome the “I can’t” feelings many of us have when it comes to expressing our creative selves.  

Things Tracy and I talk about

-The number one thing she learned in over 22 years of teaching over 100 workshops and classes around the world, about what humans need the most when it comes to creativity

-How giving this one thing to ourselves can carry over into our lives and change everything about how we live our lives for the better

-How traveling to Guatemala and meeting indigenous people for whom creativity was woven into every facet of their lives, was a light bulb moment for her in how fractured and silo-ed we have become in the west when it comes to accessing and enjoying this part of ourselves. 

-The yearning we all have to connect with the world of our ancestors and how creativity is the bridge to that can deliver us there

-She told the story about a life-changing afternoon on a trip to Oaxaca when she wandered onto a family courtyard and had a serendipitous moment with a local man who was sitting in his garden there. He told her the thing he sees people doing in the west (when it comes to creativity) that he felt is making our whole culture sick. 

-The three things we can stop doing to find our creative freedom 

-The process she underwent to become someone who could allow creativity to move through her and stop creating from her rational mind. 

-The one main thing she has found after decades of teaching and creating art that she thinks is the key to creating amazing art 

-Her secrets for conjuring flow states 

The most common limiting belief she thinks we are taught that squashes our creativity

ABOUT Tracy Verdugo

Tracy is an inspiration instigator, prolific painter, bestselling author and lover of the written word, smitten traveler and soaker up of all that is beauty-full. She teaches her Paint Mojo and other creative workshops all over this amazing planet and reminds her students of the wonder that already resides within them. Her works are vibrant and filled with joy, inspired both by global travels and the simple beauty of the focused moment.

Since 2000 Tracy has held 18 successful solo exhibitions and her works are held in collections both in Australia and internationally. Mostly though, she is mama bear to two gorgeous, zest-filled daughters, Santana and Cece, and co-adventurer in life with her amor of 34 years, the talented and brilliant Marco.

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

Tracy Verdugo website | facebook | instagram

Resources discussed in this episode:

Please share the show with a friend!

 If you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast (THANK YOU, we can’t keep going without you) here is the  link for our Patreon

]]> 23 - Tracy Verdugo Artist & Author of Paint Mojo: Breaking the rules: How to Overcome your Fear of Creativity Kate Shepherd 01:07:13 In this episode I speak with Tracy Verdugo, Visual Artist, teacher and Author of the wildly popular book, “Paint Mojo”. For more than 22 years, Tracy has worked with thousands of people around the world - helping them to find their creative freedom. She shares the insights she’s gained over these years including the one main thing she has found, that she thinks is the key to creating amazing art and how giving it to ourselves can carry over into other areas of our lives changing everything about how we live for the better. We talk about the power of learning how to break the rules to help us overcome fear & anxiety, to gain confidence in our creativity, and Tracy offers us some really practical ideas, insights and suggestions for harnessing and unleashing our creativity that I think you're going to find really useful AND she also tells us some beautiful stories (she has a true poet’s heart). This is the kind of episode that fills you up with the feeling that you can in fact do it, and makes you want to get out your tools and materials and get going right away. In this episode I speak with Tracy Verdugo, Visual Artist, teacher and Author of the wildly popular book, “Paint Mojo”. For more than 22 years, Tracy has worked with thousands of people around the world - helping them to find their creative freedom. She shares the insights she’s gained over these years including the one main thing she has found, that she thinks is the key to creating amazing art and how giving it to ourselves can carry over into other areas of our lives changing everything about how we live for the better. We talk about the power of learning how to break the rules to help us overcome fear & anxiety, to gain confidence in our creativity, and Tracy offers us some really practical ideas, insights and suggestions for harnessing and unleashing our creativity that I think you're going to find really useful AND she also tells us some beautiful stories (she has a true poet’s heart). This is the kind of episode that fills you up with the feeling that you can in fact do it, and makes you want to get out your tools and materials and get going right away. creative freedom, inspiration, female creatives, amazing art, creativity, creative authors, learn to paint, creative books, art workshops, paint mojo, key to life, flora bowley, flow states, overcoming anxiety false full 23 4f080c06-1229-4add-b7a6-83bb2ad70f00 22 - Dr. Cheryl Arutt: The Brain Science of Creativity Dr Cheryl Arutt Clinical & Forensic Psychologist : The Brain Science of Creativity 

EPISODE SUMMARY

Have you ever wondered any of these: What the science is behind creativity? What causes creativity in the brain? What part of the brain is used in creativity? Or maybe even how to activate creativity in the brain? 

In this episode Kate speaks with Dr. Cheryl Arutt a clinical and forensic psychologist based in Los Angeles, California working with actors, writers, directors and showrunners supporting their psychological well-being. A specialist in trauma recovery, creativity and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is currently Access Hollywood’s go-to psychologist for trauma issues, a frequent psychological expert on many networks including CNN, HLN and DiscoveryID, and has been interviewed by the BBC and 20/20 Australia.  For more information about Dr. Cheryl please visit askdrcheryl.com, and for info about her online courses for creative artists please visit www.thecreativeresilience.com

EPISODE NOTES

Have you ever wondered any of these: What the science is behind creativity? What causes creativity in the brain? What part of the brain is used in creativity? Or maybe even how to activate creativity in the brain? 

In this episode Kate speaks with Dr. Cheryl Arutt a clinical and forensic psychologist based in Los Angeles, California working with actors, writers, directors and showrunners supporting their psychological well-being. A specialist in trauma recovery, creativity and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is currently Access Hollywood’s go-to psychologist for trauma issues, a frequent psychological expert on many networks including CNN, HLN and DiscoveryID, and has been interviewed by the BBC and 20/20 Australia.  For more information about Dr. Cheryl please visit askdrcheryl.com, and for info about her online courses for creative artists please visit www.thecreativeresilience.com

Dr. Cheryl explains how creativity works and what it even is from a Brain Science Perspective. We talk about the link between education and creativity. I ask her if we are doing enough to foster creativity & creating thinking in the school system? And she gives us some actionable things we can do at home for ourselves and our children to rev our own creative engines. One of my favourite moments though, comes towards the end  when I ask her about the possibility of the opposite of inheriting generational trauma existing. We know we can inherit trauma but can we inherit magical wonderful things too? We shared a really tender moment - one where I felt like she was talking to ALL of us. It’s beautiful, uplifting and inspiring.  I think you’ll be really moved by it. 

What Dr. Cheryl Arutt & I talk about

-What creativity IS from a brain science perspective. 

-What is really going on inside our psychology when people say “I’m not creative”

-Why processing trauma including intergenerational trauma, and converting it to post traumatic growth is so important (and is absolutely possible)

-The link between education and creativity. Are we fostering creativity and creating thinking enough in the school system? And if we are seeing that our children are not getting as much focus on creativity in school what can we do at home? 

-What is the one question you can ask yourself (or your kids) to kick start your creativity (what is another way to do that/look at that/solve that)

-How the “we only use 10% of our brains” thing is a myth

-How to use creativity to safely access our traumas 

-What is EMDR (eye movement and desensitization and reprocessing therapy how it was discovered and how creative people can use it to heal trauma and access even more of their innate creativity

-Post traumatic growth - learning to integrate and recognize all the ways you grew as a person as a result of living through your trauma

-What she thinks creativity is trying to do - from a brain science perspective

About Dr. Cheryl Arutt

Dr. Cheryl Arutt is an accomplished clinical and forensic psychologist based in Beverly Hills, CA whose amalgamation of rigorous training and experience allows her to engage with people from a place of deep insight and empathy. Through compassion, skill and sometimes even humor, she helps her patients uncover what is in the way of living a full-access life, empowering them to move forward.

Following over 20 years as a working actor, Dr. Cheryl’s interest in human behavior shifted to psychology after volunteering on a crisis line. With scholarships from both SAG and AFTRA to study at University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Cheryl graduated summa cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles, where she received the Outstanding Doctoral Project Award for her Clinical Dissertation: Healing Together: A program for couples coping with the aftermath of rape.

Her postdoctoral fellowship at WILA culminated in a certificate of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and she received further advanced training in Interpersonal Neurobiology with Dr. Daniel Siegel, with whom she gave a TEDx talk. A lifelong student of power dynamics and an ally for social justice, Dr. Cheryl taught courses to PhD and PsyD students at Allliant International University/CSPP, including: Intercultural Processes and Human Diversity, Sex Roles and Gender, Ethics and Clinical Interviewing.

Dr. Cheryl Arutt - Clinical Psychologist

As a trauma specialist, Dr. Cheryl helps her patients understand how adaptations to the source of distress often outlive their usefulness and provides guidance and inspiration to navigate life from a place of wholeness. In continual pursuit of deepening her knowledge of trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is devoted to continuing education in effective and evidence-based therapies, including EMDR therapy. A certified Rape and Domestic Violence counselor for decades, Dr. Cheryl also serves on the Board of the national victim’s organization, PAVE, dedicated to shattering the silence of sexual violence.  

Dr. Cheryl understands and supports the unique needs and challenges of creative artists and performers. In collaboration with Dr. Cheryl, actors, writers, showrunners, musicians and other creative professionals learn to thrive and clear obstacles to their success and happiness, both personally and professionally. She is a firm believer that the best way to protect the art is to protect the artist.

In addition to working with people in private practice, Dr. Cheryl enjoys speaking to professional organizations, institutions of higher learning, at events and on television about creative resilience, post-traumatic growth, recovery from trauma and why people do what they do. 

 

Dr. Cheryl Arutt: website | facebook | instagram | twitter

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram | twitter

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

 

RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

-DAN SIEGEL, MD

-DAN SIEGEL’S “WINDOW OF TOLERANCE”

-EMDR INSTITUTE

-ACCESS HOLLYWOOD VIDEO ABOUT EMDR

-BESSEL VAN DER KOLK, MD BOOK: 

THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE

]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Dr Cheryl Arutt Clinical & Forensic Psychologist : The Brain Science of Creativity 

EPISODE SUMMARY

Have you ever wondered any of these: What the science is behind creativity? What causes creativity in the brain? What part of the brain is used in creativity? Or maybe even how to activate creativity in the brain? 

In this episode Kate speaks with Dr. Cheryl Arutt a clinical and forensic psychologist based in Los Angeles, California working with actors, writers, directors and showrunners supporting their psychological well-being. A specialist in trauma recovery, creativity and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is currently Access Hollywood’s go-to psychologist for trauma issues, a frequent psychological expert on many networks including CNN, HLN and DiscoveryID, and has been interviewed by the BBC and 20/20 Australia.  For more information about Dr. Cheryl please visit askdrcheryl.com, and for info about her online courses for creative artists please visit www.thecreativeresilience.com

EPISODE NOTES

Have you ever wondered any of these: What the science is behind creativity? What causes creativity in the brain? What part of the brain is used in creativity? Or maybe even how to activate creativity in the brain? 

In this episode Kate speaks with Dr. Cheryl Arutt a clinical and forensic psychologist based in Los Angeles, California working with actors, writers, directors and showrunners supporting their psychological well-being. A specialist in trauma recovery, creativity and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is currently Access Hollywood’s go-to psychologist for trauma issues, a frequent psychological expert on many networks including CNN, HLN and DiscoveryID, and has been interviewed by the BBC and 20/20 Australia.  For more information about Dr. Cheryl please visit askdrcheryl.com, and for info about her online courses for creative artists please visit www.thecreativeresilience.com

Dr. Cheryl explains how creativity works and what it even is from a Brain Science Perspective. We talk about the link between education and creativity. I ask her if we are doing enough to foster creativity & creating thinking in the school system? And she gives us some actionable things we can do at home for ourselves and our children to rev our own creative engines. One of my favourite moments though, comes towards the end  when I ask her about the possibility of the opposite of inheriting generational trauma existing. We know we can inherit trauma but can we inherit magical wonderful things too? We shared a really tender moment - one where I felt like she was talking to ALL of us. It’s beautiful, uplifting and inspiring.  I think you’ll be really moved by it. 

What Dr. Cheryl Arutt & I talk about

-What creativity IS from a brain science perspective. 

-What is really going on inside our psychology when people say “I’m not creative”

-Why processing trauma including intergenerational trauma, and converting it to post traumatic growth is so important (and is absolutely possible)

-The link between education and creativity. Are we fostering creativity and creating thinking enough in the school system? And if we are seeing that our children are not getting as much focus on creativity in school what can we do at home? 

-What is the one question you can ask yourself (or your kids) to kick start your creativity (what is another way to do that/look at that/solve that)

-How the “we only use 10% of our brains” thing is a myth

-How to use creativity to safely access our traumas 

-What is EMDR (eye movement and desensitization and reprocessing therapy how it was discovered and how creative people can use it to heal trauma and access even more of their innate creativity

-Post traumatic growth - learning to integrate and recognize all the ways you grew as a person as a result of living through your trauma

-What she thinks creativity is trying to do - from a brain science perspective

About Dr. Cheryl Arutt

Dr. Cheryl Arutt is an accomplished clinical and forensic psychologist based in Beverly Hills, CA whose amalgamation of rigorous training and experience allows her to engage with people from a place of deep insight and empathy. Through compassion, skill and sometimes even humor, she helps her patients uncover what is in the way of living a full-access life, empowering them to move forward.

Following over 20 years as a working actor, Dr. Cheryl’s interest in human behavior shifted to psychology after volunteering on a crisis line. With scholarships from both SAG and AFTRA to study at University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Cheryl graduated summa cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles, where she received the Outstanding Doctoral Project Award for her Clinical Dissertation: Healing Together: A program for couples coping with the aftermath of rape.

Her postdoctoral fellowship at WILA culminated in a certificate of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and she received further advanced training in Interpersonal Neurobiology with Dr. Daniel Siegel, with whom she gave a TEDx talk. A lifelong student of power dynamics and an ally for social justice, Dr. Cheryl taught courses to PhD and PsyD students at Allliant International University/CSPP, including: Intercultural Processes and Human Diversity, Sex Roles and Gender, Ethics and Clinical Interviewing.

Dr. Cheryl Arutt - Clinical Psychologist

As a trauma specialist, Dr. Cheryl helps her patients understand how adaptations to the source of distress often outlive their usefulness and provides guidance and inspiration to navigate life from a place of wholeness. In continual pursuit of deepening her knowledge of trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is devoted to continuing education in effective and evidence-based therapies, including EMDR therapy. A certified Rape and Domestic Violence counselor for decades, Dr. Cheryl also serves on the Board of the national victim’s organization, PAVE, dedicated to shattering the silence of sexual violence.  

Dr. Cheryl understands and supports the unique needs and challenges of creative artists and performers. In collaboration with Dr. Cheryl, actors, writers, showrunners, musicians and other creative professionals learn to thrive and clear obstacles to their success and happiness, both personally and professionally. She is a firm believer that the best way to protect the art is to protect the artist.

In addition to working with people in private practice, Dr. Cheryl enjoys speaking to professional organizations, institutions of higher learning, at events and on television about creative resilience, post-traumatic growth, recovery from trauma and why people do what they do. 

 

Dr. Cheryl Arutt: website | facebook | instagram | twitter

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram | twitter

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

 

RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

-DAN SIEGEL, MD

-DAN SIEGEL’S “WINDOW OF TOLERANCE”

-EMDR INSTITUTE

-ACCESS HOLLYWOOD VIDEO ABOUT EMDR

-BESSEL VAN DER KOLK, MD BOOK: 

THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE

]]> 22 - Dr. Cheryl Arutt: The Brain Science of Creativity Kate Shepherd 01:03:24 In this episode Kate speaks with Dr. Cheryl Arutt a clinical and forensic psychologist based in Los Angeles, California working with actors, writers, directors and showrunners supporting their psychological well-being. A specialist in trauma recovery, creativity and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is currently Access Hollywood’s go-to psychologist for trauma issues, a frequent psychological expert on many networks including CNN, HLN and DiscoveryID, and has been interviewed by the BBC and 20/20 Australia. In this episode Kate speaks with Dr. Cheryl Arutt a clinical and forensic psychologist based in Los Angeles, California working with actors, writers, directors and showrunners supporting their psychological well-being. A specialist in trauma recovery, creativity and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Cheryl is currently Access Hollywood’s go-to psychologist for trauma issues, a frequent psychological expert on many networks including CNN, HLN and DiscoveryID, and has been interviewed by the BBC and 20/20 Australia. false full 22 242d563f-5f83-494f-ae5a-b646ca747f56 Genius Moments #6 The Gifts of Collaboration Inside the Creative Process Sun, 19 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Genius Moments #6 The Gifts of Collaboration Inside the Creative Process Kate Shepherd 00:09:57 We can learn a lot by paying attention to what doesn't work. In this mini episode I share a little story about how I steered a collaboration with my 7 year old wrong and what it taught me. We can learn a lot by paying attention to what doesn't work. In this mini episode I share a little story about how I steered a collaboration with my 7 year old wrong and what it taught me. selfhelp, collaboration, creativity, bonus, emergingartist, overcomingobstacles, lettinggo, controlissues false bonus 4f5f3751-e6f4-4766-9d29-58b0a926c8fd 21 - Sam Parton: The Littlest Birds Sing The Prettiest Songs Sam Parton (The Be Good Tanyas)  "The Littlest Birds Sing The Prettiest Songs"   

Episode Summary

In this episode Kate speaks with Sam Parton, founding member of the wildly popular Canadian Alt Folk band The Be Good Tanyas. Their debut album Blue Horse was named 2002’s top 50 releases by Q Magazine (UK) and the band would go on to release more albums cherished by fans all over the world. Their albums Chinatown and Hello Love were met with glowing reviews including four stars from Rolling Stone Magazine and the band sold out concert halls across North America and Europe. 

Sam tells us about how trauma from her early childhood ultimately set her on a journey that would see her not only find her musical voice and people, but create what I think is one of the greatest Canadian bands of all time The Be Good Tanyas. She tells us what she thinks creativity is and what it wants from us, how she found her bandmates, the joy and challenges of collaboration, and how lyrics come to her -  including the story of how one of my very favourite songs of all time by any band was written, The Littlest Birds Sing the Prettiest Songs (hear an excerpt of this song in the episode) 

Things Sam and I talk about

-Her ideas on how creativity and creative intelligence are often part of a lineage and the yearning that can create within us 

-How being a twin made her into a great collaborator

-Finding her long lost father and how that separation fed her desire to become a musician

-Growing up in the shadow of a sibling born with extraordinary musical talent, and in a home with tormented, abusive adults feeling that she had to do her music in secret and how the grief from those things ultimately drove her to find and express her own creative gifts

-The magic that can happen when we know how to approach creativity from a place of truly not knowing, beginner's mind. 

-What is inspiration and why do we feel like we have to wait for it? What if it is waiting for us? 

-How she met Frazey Ford, co-founding member of the be Good Tanyas

-The joys and challenges of creative collaboration

-How the words and melody for The Littlest Birds Sing the Prettiest Songs came to her and what the song means to her

Buy her music on Bandcamp!

Episode Notes

In this episode Kate speaks with Sam Parton, founding member of the wildly popular, Canadian Alt Folk band The Be Good Tanyas. Their debut album Blue Horse was named 2002’s top 50 releases by Q Magazine (UK) and the band would go on to release more albums cherished by fans all over the world. Their albums Chinatown and Hello Love were met with glowing reviews including four stars from Rolling Stone and the band sold out concert halls across North America and Europe. 

Sam tells us about how trauma from her early childhood ultimately set her on a journey that would see her not only find her musical voice and people, but create what I think is one of the greatest Canadian bands of all time The Be Good Tanyas. She tells us what she thinks creativity is and what it wants from us, how she found her bandmates, the joy and challenges of collaboration, and how lyrics come to her -  including the story of how one of my very favourite songs of all time by any band was written, The Littlest Birds Sing the Prettiest Songs (hear an excerpt of this song in the episode) 

So many of us KNOW from a young age what we love to do, but so often it is overshadowed by our life circumstances, whether it’s childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, unsupportive parents or simply not having anyone in our lives to see us and cheer us on, or as in Sam’s case being so different from the people in her childhood home, that she grew up feeling like an alien in her own home. 

Sam's drive to find her father, to fill in the gaping hole his departure from her life left, would eventually take her on a winding adventure that would give rise to a deeply fulfilling musical career and the ability to fulfill the calling of her musical gifts. And thank goodness for all this because the music and lyrics that Sam has been able to allow to come through her have woven themselves into the tapestry of my own (and I am sure millions of others) lives. 

She had a strong drive to follow the lineage of creativity, to find out how the people who created music that spoke so strongly to her like Bob Dylan and Neil Young, were able to create those things.

Sam was a founding member of the band The Be Good Tanyas whose debut album Blue Horse quickly earned them cult status as a beloved Alt Folk Band, it was named among 2002’s top 50 releases by Q Magazine (UK) and the band would go on to release more albums cherished by fans all over the world. Their albums Chinatown and Hello Love were met with glowing more reviews including four stars from Rolling Stone. The band toured sold out concert halls across North America and Europe. Their music was featured in tv shows like Breaking Bad and The L word. 

My excitement was because here I was sitting down in real life, with the person who had brought music and lyrics into the world that had been on the soundtrack to many of the important moments of my life for the better part of 20 years from weddings and births of my children to lazy sunday brunches and sunny sunday afternoons cleaning the house, in some way Sam had been with me through it all and here she was sitting down with me to tell me the stories of how it all came to be. 

One of my favourite moments in the episode is when Sam tells the story of how the lyrics and melody for  The Littlest Birds Sing the Prettiest Songs came to her. This is one of my very favourite songs of all time (not just from the Be Good Tanyas repertoire) we got permission to share some of the song with you which you’ll hear when we get to that part of the conversation. 

If this podcast is meaningful for you, if you get inspiration or encouragement or simply raises your spirits to listen to it, please sign up to make a small $5 or $10 contribution each month. This has become a fulltime job, I am doing it all on my own. I am a single mom and entrepreneur. I love creating the show for you, but I will need your help to keep going. Find out more on Patreon.com/creativegeniuspodcast  

Leave a review in apple podcasts  - they are very helpful for growing the show AND they are a wonderful way for me to know that what I am doing matters. 

Sign up for my newsletter on KateShepherdCreative.com I give away an original piece of art each month to a random someone who is signed up and I am about to do the draw for the next one 

And head over to The Creative Genius Facebook Page and join our private community there - we discuss our ah-ha moments from this podcast, share our creative pursuits, struggles, joys and support each other as we walk towards allowing the energy of creativity to take over the drivers seat of our lives. 

It was a chance encounter at the Vancouver Public library that brought us together way back in October when I was just starting the show. Like any adoring fan I may have gushed a bit and bravely asked her to join me in conversation on the show, hers was an immediate generous, warm and full-hearted YES. It took us a few months to line our schedules up and I am so pleased to be able to share this conversation and her music with you today. Here is my conversation with Sam Parton. 

In the weeks after this interview was recorded, Sam and I went on a walk through the sun dappled forest near my home. We talked more about life, creativity, and how much music industry has changed, with streaming services making it more difficult than ever before for musicians to make a living with their music. I wanted share some ways you can support Sam and her music. You can find those in the show notes on KateShepherdCreative.com 

To me Sam’s story is a beautiful love story, the love of a little girl for her natural born gift, the love of a daughter for her long lost father, and the love of an artist for creativity itself. 

Sam gave me so many things to think about, I really appreciated what she said about putting down the projections of how we see others as being so much more prolific or professional than which can help us to be brave enough to take the risk of looking like we don’t know what we are doing -  because from that place of lighthearted silliness magic usually happens. 

And as usual the word I pulled for today’s show was perfectly perfect. It was inspiration. I got the truthbumps when she started talking about inspiration. Friends, I think she might be right. What if it IS the other way around? What if inspiration is waiting for us? 

What would be available to you if you were to approach your creative practice as though inspiration was already right there waiting for you, and to allow yourself to approach creating from a place of truly not knowing anything and waiting to be shown?

Special Thanks to Sam Parton and Birthday Cake Media for permission to use The Littlest Birds Sing The Prettiest Songs in this episode

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

Sam Parton: website | instagram | bandcamp

Resources discussed in this episode:

  • Bob Dylan
  • Neil Young
  • Dolly Parton
  • Judy Garland

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Sam Parton (The Be Good Tanyas)  "The Littlest Birds Sing The Prettiest Songs"   

Episode Summary

In this episode Kate speaks with Sam Parton, founding member of the wildly popular Canadian Alt Folk band The Be Good Tanyas. Their debut album Blue Horse was named 2002’s top 50 releases by Q Magazine (UK) and the band would go on to release more albums cherished by fans all over the world. Their albums Chinatown and Hello Love were met with glowing reviews including four stars from Rolling Stone Magazine and the band sold out concert halls across North America and Europe. 

Sam tells us about how trauma from her early childhood ultimately set her on a journey that would see her not only find her musical voice and people, but create what I think is one of the greatest Canadian bands of all time The Be Good Tanyas. She tells us what she thinks creativity is and what it wants from us, how she found her bandmates, the joy and challenges of collaboration, and how lyrics come to her -  including the story of how one of my very favourite songs of all time by any band was written, The Littlest Birds Sing the Prettiest Songs (hear an excerpt of this song in the episode) 

Things Sam and I talk about

-Her ideas on how creativity and creative intelligence are often part of a lineage and the yearning that can create within us 

-How being a twin made her into a great collaborator

-Finding her long lost father and how that separation fed her desire to become a musician

-Growing up in the shadow of a sibling born with extraordinary musical talent, and in a home with tormented, abusive adults feeling that she had to do her music in secret and how the grief from those things ultimately drove her to find and express her own creative gifts

-The magic that can happen when we know how to approach creativity from a place of truly not knowing, beginner's mind. 

-What is inspiration and why do we feel like we have to wait for it? What if it is waiting for us? 

-How she met Frazey Ford, co-founding member of the be Good Tanyas

-The joys and challenges of creative collaboration

-How the words and melody for The Littlest Birds Sing the Prettiest Songs came to her and what the song means to her

Buy her music on Bandcamp!

Episode Notes

In this episode Kate speaks with Sam Parton, founding member of the wildly popular, Canadian Alt Folk band The Be Good Tanyas. Their debut album Blue Horse was named 2002’s top 50 releases by Q Magazine (UK) and the band would go on to release more albums cherished by fans all over the world. Their albums Chinatown and Hello Love were met with glowing reviews including four stars from Rolling Stone and the band sold out concert halls across North America and Europe. 

Sam tells us about how trauma from her early childhood ultimately set her on a journey that would see her not only find her musical voice and people, but create what I think is one of the greatest Canadian bands of all time The Be Good Tanyas. She tells us what she thinks creativity is and what it wants from us, how she found her bandmates, the joy and challenges of collaboration, and how lyrics come to her -  including the story of how one of my very favourite songs of all time by any band was written, The Littlest Birds Sing the Prettiest Songs (hear an excerpt of this song in the episode) 

So many of us KNOW from a young age what we love to do, but so often it is overshadowed by our life circumstances, whether it’s childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, unsupportive parents or simply not having anyone in our lives to see us and cheer us on, or as in Sam’s case being so different from the people in her childhood home, that she grew up feeling like an alien in her own home. 

Sam's drive to find her father, to fill in the gaping hole his departure from her life left, would eventually take her on a winding adventure that would give rise to a deeply fulfilling musical career and the ability to fulfill the calling of her musical gifts. And thank goodness for all this because the music and lyrics that Sam has been able to allow to come through her have woven themselves into the tapestry of my own (and I am sure millions of others) lives. 

She had a strong drive to follow the lineage of creativity, to find out how the people who created music that spoke so strongly to her like Bob Dylan and Neil Young, were able to create those things.

Sam was a founding member of the band The Be Good Tanyas whose debut album Blue Horse quickly earned them cult status as a beloved Alt Folk Band, it was named among 2002’s top 50 releases by Q Magazine (UK) and the band would go on to release more albums cherished by fans all over the world. Their albums Chinatown and Hello Love were met with glowing more reviews including four stars from Rolling Stone. The band toured sold out concert halls across North America and Europe. Their music was featured in tv shows like Breaking Bad and The L word. 

My excitement was because here I was sitting down in real life, with the person who had brought music and lyrics into the world that had been on the soundtrack to many of the important moments of my life for the better part of 20 years from weddings and births of my children to lazy sunday brunches and sunny sunday afternoons cleaning the house, in some way Sam had been with me through it all and here she was sitting down with me to tell me the stories of how it all came to be. 

One of my favourite moments in the episode is when Sam tells the story of how the lyrics and melody for  The Littlest Birds Sing the Prettiest Songs came to her. This is one of my very favourite songs of all time (not just from the Be Good Tanyas repertoire) we got permission to share some of the song with you which you’ll hear when we get to that part of the conversation. 

If this podcast is meaningful for you, if you get inspiration or encouragement or simply raises your spirits to listen to it, please sign up to make a small $5 or $10 contribution each month. This has become a fulltime job, I am doing it all on my own. I am a single mom and entrepreneur. I love creating the show for you, but I will need your help to keep going. Find out more on Patreon.com/creativegeniuspodcast  

Leave a review in apple podcasts  - they are very helpful for growing the show AND they are a wonderful way for me to know that what I am doing matters. 

Sign up for my newsletter on KateShepherdCreative.com I give away an original piece of art each month to a random someone who is signed up and I am about to do the draw for the next one 

And head over to The Creative Genius Facebook Page and join our private community there - we discuss our ah-ha moments from this podcast, share our creative pursuits, struggles, joys and support each other as we walk towards allowing the energy of creativity to take over the drivers seat of our lives. 

It was a chance encounter at the Vancouver Public library that brought us together way back in October when I was just starting the show. Like any adoring fan I may have gushed a bit and bravely asked her to join me in conversation on the show, hers was an immediate generous, warm and full-hearted YES. It took us a few months to line our schedules up and I am so pleased to be able to share this conversation and her music with you today. Here is my conversation with Sam Parton. 

In the weeks after this interview was recorded, Sam and I went on a walk through the sun dappled forest near my home. We talked more about life, creativity, and how much music industry has changed, with streaming services making it more difficult than ever before for musicians to make a living with their music. I wanted share some ways you can support Sam and her music. You can find those in the show notes on KateShepherdCreative.com 

To me Sam’s story is a beautiful love story, the love of a little girl for her natural born gift, the love of a daughter for her long lost father, and the love of an artist for creativity itself. 

Sam gave me so many things to think about, I really appreciated what she said about putting down the projections of how we see others as being so much more prolific or professional than which can help us to be brave enough to take the risk of looking like we don’t know what we are doing -  because from that place of lighthearted silliness magic usually happens. 

And as usual the word I pulled for today’s show was perfectly perfect. It was inspiration. I got the truthbumps when she started talking about inspiration. Friends, I think she might be right. What if it IS the other way around? What if inspiration is waiting for us? 

What would be available to you if you were to approach your creative practice as though inspiration was already right there waiting for you, and to allow yourself to approach creating from a place of truly not knowing anything and waiting to be shown?

Special Thanks to Sam Parton and Birthday Cake Media for permission to use The Littlest Birds Sing The Prettiest Songs in this episode

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

Sam Parton: website | instagram | bandcamp

Resources discussed in this episode:

  • Bob Dylan
  • Neil Young
  • Dolly Parton
  • Judy Garland

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

]]> 21 - Sam Parton: The Littlest Birds Sing The Prettiest Songs Kate Shepherd 01:15:22 In this episode Kate speaks with Sam Parton, founding member of the wildly popular Canadian Alt Folk band The Be Good Tanyas. Their debut album Blue Horse was named 2002’s top 50 releases by Q Magazine (UK) and the band would go on to release more albums cherished by fans all over the world. Their albums Chinatown and Hello Love were met with glowing reviews including four stars from Rolling Stone Magazine and the band sold out concert halls across North America and Europe. Sam tells us about how trauma from her early childhood ultimately set her on a journey that would see her not only find her musical voice and people, but create what I think is one of the greatest Canadian bands of all time The Be Good Tanyas. She tells us what she thinks creativity is and what it wants from us, how she found her bandmates, the joy and challenges of collaboration, and how lyrics come to her -  including the story of how one of my very favourite songs of all time by any band was written, The Littlest Birds Sing the Prettiest Songs (hear an excerpt of this song in the episode) In this episode Kate speaks with Sam Parton, founding member of the wildly popular Canadian Alt Folk band The Be Good Tanyas. Their debut album Blue Horse was named 2002’s top 50 releases by Q Magazine (UK) and the band would go on to release more albums cherished by fans all over the world. Their albums Chinatown and Hello Love were met with glowing reviews including four stars from Rolling Stone Magazine and the band sold out concert halls across North America and Europe. Sam tells us about how trauma from her early childhood ultimately set her on a journey that would see her not only find her musical voice and people, but create what I think is one of the greatest Canadian bands of all time The Be Good Tanyas. She tells us what she thinks creativity is and what it wants from us, how she found her bandmates, the joy and challenges of collaboration, and how lyrics come to her -  including the story of how one of my very favourite songs of all time by any band was written, The Littlest Birds Sing the Prettiest Songs (hear an excerpt of this song in the episode) creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, altfolk, femalebands, singersongwriter, building a successful art career, neil young, personal expression, thelittlestbirdssingtheprettiestsongs, canadianmusicscene, canadianmusic, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, musicalcareer, songwriting, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, begoodtanyas, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 21 b7a55dd2-ae55-47ac-b29f-6e5ae67e110d 3 Ways To Support Yourself During a Creative Block This episode is about creative blocks. This is a big topic, a lot of people really dread the idea of a creative block - when they happen the temptation can be to immediately try to fix it, or get past it  - to solve it, all to avoid what is actually a beautiful and inevitable part of the creative process. In this short, 15 minute mini episode, I'm going to give you three really tangible, actionable things that you can do when you're experiencing a creative block that will, in the end, make your creative practice that much richer.

Visit KateShepherdCreative.com for a full transcript and to sign up for the extras I mention in this episode. 

]]> Sun, 5 Jun 2022 08:30:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius This episode is about creative blocks. This is a big topic, a lot of people really dread the idea of a creative block - when they happen the temptation can be to immediately try to fix it, or get past it  - to solve it, all to avoid what is actually a beautiful and inevitable part of the creative process. In this short, 15 minute mini episode, I'm going to give you three really tangible, actionable things that you can do when you're experiencing a creative block that will, in the end, make your creative practice that much richer.

Visit KateShepherdCreative.com for a full transcript and to sign up for the extras I mention in this episode. 

]]> 3 Ways To Support Yourself During a Creative Block Kate Shepherd 00:14:50 This episode is about creative blocks. This is a big topic, a lot of people really dread the idea of a creative block - when they happen the temptation can be to immediately try to fix it, or get past it - to solve it, all to avoid this inevitable part of the creative process. In this episode, I'm going to give you three really tangible, actionable things that you can do when you're experiencing a creative block that will, in the end, make your creative practice that much richer. This episode is about creative blocks. This is a big topic, a lot of people really dread the idea of a creative block - when they happen the temptation can be to immediately try to fix it, or get past it - to solve it, all to avoid this inevitable part of the creative process. In this episode, I'm going to give you three really tangible, actionable things that you can do when you're experiencing a creative block that will, in the end, make your creative practice that much richer. self care, art business, creative business, creative block, spirituality, creativity, artist, entrepreneur, emergingartist, burnout, female led businesses false bonus 9f1592a7-aae8-4f83-a65e-76fcb40bd949 20 - Kimberly Grigg: The Hazards of Being a Creative Overachiever In this episode Kate speaks with Kimberly Grigg, a wildly successful Interior Designer from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina who had figured out how to hack her creativity so that it was always ON. While this allowed her to build an empire for herself, it also literally almost killed her. She shares how that happened and what specific things she has done and continues to do to make sure that she remains healthy and able to express the gifts she was born to share with the world. 

If you are someone who struggles with stuff around control or if you have been feeling lately that something in your life is not quite right whether it is in your job or relationships or even with your creative practice  - I think you are especially going to get A LOT out of this episode.  

I feel like there are so many of us who will benefit from what I think is somewhat of a cautionary tale from our guest Kimberly today. How significant the damage we can cause to ourselves and our lives when we stop listening to our inner voice. And how much more rich, enjoyable and purposeful our lives can become  when we do. 

If you could have been a fly on the wall during this interview you’d have seen me nodding vigorously throughout almost this whole conversation. 

When Kimberly described the gut wrenching fear and guilt she felt after she realized she had to shut down the part of her business that employed 20 people and generated all that income all because the joy was gone.. I felt that. 

I think we have all had to navigate getting out of least one situation that we created for ourselves through sometimes years of not listening to that quiet inner voice inside us. 

And even though it almost killed her, she found her way out of it by tuning in and dedicating herself to listening to it. And she was quick to admit that it is not always smooth sailing - sometimes she goes back to her old ways, but life is so much sweeter and happier and fuller now that she has gotten out of her own way and makes sure to always check in and ask herself, “Does this feel Joyful? If not then, why am I doing it? 

Things Kimberly and I talk about

-How she learned to hack creativity so it was always on, and how it almost killed her

-Being addicted to busy and how she made her way back from burnout

-How to “burn down your life” when you have accidentally filled it with things you do not love

-Learning to befriend creativity to have a sustainable relationship with it

-Filling the cup - ways she does this that have improved her quality of life 1000 fold. 

-The simple routines that her doctor gave her to manage her stress and energy levels that she credits with saving her life

-How bravery fits into creativity

]]> Fri, 27 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode Kate speaks with Kimberly Grigg, a wildly successful Interior Designer from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina who had figured out how to hack her creativity so that it was always ON. While this allowed her to build an empire for herself, it also literally almost killed her. She shares how that happened and what specific things she has done and continues to do to make sure that she remains healthy and able to express the gifts she was born to share with the world. 

If you are someone who struggles with stuff around control or if you have been feeling lately that something in your life is not quite right whether it is in your job or relationships or even with your creative practice  - I think you are especially going to get A LOT out of this episode.  

I feel like there are so many of us who will benefit from what I think is somewhat of a cautionary tale from our guest Kimberly today. How significant the damage we can cause to ourselves and our lives when we stop listening to our inner voice. And how much more rich, enjoyable and purposeful our lives can become  when we do. 

If you could have been a fly on the wall during this interview you’d have seen me nodding vigorously throughout almost this whole conversation. 

When Kimberly described the gut wrenching fear and guilt she felt after she realized she had to shut down the part of her business that employed 20 people and generated all that income all because the joy was gone.. I felt that. 

I think we have all had to navigate getting out of least one situation that we created for ourselves through sometimes years of not listening to that quiet inner voice inside us. 

And even though it almost killed her, she found her way out of it by tuning in and dedicating herself to listening to it. And she was quick to admit that it is not always smooth sailing - sometimes she goes back to her old ways, but life is so much sweeter and happier and fuller now that she has gotten out of her own way and makes sure to always check in and ask herself, “Does this feel Joyful? If not then, why am I doing it? 

Things Kimberly and I talk about

-How she learned to hack creativity so it was always on, and how it almost killed her

-Being addicted to busy and how she made her way back from burnout

-How to “burn down your life” when you have accidentally filled it with things you do not love

-Learning to befriend creativity to have a sustainable relationship with it

-Filling the cup - ways she does this that have improved her quality of life 1000 fold. 

-The simple routines that her doctor gave her to manage her stress and energy levels that she credits with saving her life

-How bravery fits into creativity

]]> 20 - Kimberly Grigg: The Hazards of Being a Creative Overachiever Kate Shepherd 01:03:04 In this episode Kate speaks with Kimberly Grigg, a wildly successful Interior Designer from Myrtle Beach, Florida who had figured out how to hack her creativity so that it was always ON. While this allowed her to build an empire for herself, it also literally almost killed her. She shares how that happened and what specific things she has done and continues to do to make sure that she remains healthy and able to express the gifts she was born to share with the world. In this episode Kate speaks with Kimberly Grigg, a wildly successful Interior Designer from Myrtle Beach, Florida who had figured out how to hack her creativity so that it was always ON. While this allowed her to build an empire for herself, it also literally almost killed her. She shares how that happened and what specific things she has done and continues to do to make sure that she remains healthy and able to express the gifts she was born to share with the world. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, interior design, stress, building a successful art career, personal expression, decorate the world, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, stroke, full potential, productivity hacks, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, burnout, creative people, cultivating creativity, interior designer, bravery, how to become more creative false full 20 c0e6038a-bc24-4f36-a391-6831564cdac7 Unapologetically You In this episode I talk about some of the challenges I lived for most of my life, not knowing I had a condition called Aphantasia; which is an inability to conjure visual imagery, or a mind's eye that is blind. And how when I accepted this, I came to see how this condition is what is actually responsible for what I now see and know are my greatest strengths. 

Leaning into what makes us different is the path towards true fulfillment and expression of the gifts we came her to both receive and share. 

If you are tired of pretending you are "normal" or just like everyone else -  even if it is in one tiny corner of your life - that is great news! It means you have a hot clue to finding your superpowers.  This mini episode is the pep talk you need to bust out and be unapologetically YOU! 

FULL TRANSCRIPT Available at KateShepherdCreative.com

]]> Sun, 22 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode I talk about some of the challenges I lived for most of my life, not knowing I had a condition called Aphantasia; which is an inability to conjure visual imagery, or a mind's eye that is blind. And how when I accepted this, I came to see how this condition is what is actually responsible for what I now see and know are my greatest strengths. 

Leaning into what makes us different is the path towards true fulfillment and expression of the gifts we came her to both receive and share. 

If you are tired of pretending you are "normal" or just like everyone else -  even if it is in one tiny corner of your life - that is great news! It means you have a hot clue to finding your superpowers.  This mini episode is the pep talk you need to bust out and be unapologetically YOU! 

FULL TRANSCRIPT Available at KateShepherdCreative.com

]]> Unapologetically You Kate Shepherd 00:18:11 The things that make you weird, different, unusual - the things that, until now you may have felt were weaknesses or faults - are actually your superpowers. The process of leaning into them requires resilience, but the world is waiting for you to share your gifts! The things that make you weird, different, unusual - the things that, until now you may have felt were weaknesses or faults - are actually your superpowers. The process of leaning into them requires resilience, but the world is waiting for you to share your gifts! becominganartist, blind, resilience, add, emerging artist, aphantasia, adhd, gratitude, personal growth, creativity, blindness, self help, superpower, neurodivergent, artist, leanin, emerging, bravery, phoebegander false bonus bf117477-9ac8-42a1-88bb-1697d2bc259a 19 - Phoebe Gander: No light, No shadow: embracing our darkness, so we can express our light In this episode Kate speaks with New Zealand Visual Artist Phoebe Gander. 

Phoebe shares how difficult it was to live most of her life with undiagnosed ADHD, how for years she believed there was something deeply faulty about her and how that was the root cause of self-hatred and years of depression. When her own young son was diagnosed with ADHD, it led her to her own diagnoses which set her on a path of a deep healing and self acceptance which ultimately allowed her to step into the superpowers that ADHD had in store for her.  

So many of us KNOW from a young age what we love and what makes us happy but in a misguided effort to be like everyone else we so often talk ourselves out of following those dreams. 

Phoebe’s story is a reminder to me of how important it is that we commit to seeing each other's differences as gifts, not things to be scared of. So much suffering and trauma can be avoided if we are encouraged to lean into what makes us different, rather than trying to make it go away. 

One of my favourite moments in the episode is when Phoebe talks about her painting “No light, no shadow” and how for her it is a very clear example for her of what she feels creativity is trying to do through her; which is to remind herself and others that without darkness there can be no light. 

When I think about little Phoebe and ALL the little people everywhere who are trying so desperately to achieve all the same things in all the same ways as their peers despite the fact that that is simply not how life works - my heart gets a lump in its throat. I wish we could just wave a magic wand right now and let every single person past present and future know this:  the thing that makes you different IS the thing that makes YOU so special. I am roaring encouragement at you to not waste another moment: LEAN into this thing. 

Things Phoebe and I talk about

-How so many of us KNOW from a young age what we want to do, but in a misguided effort to be like everyone else we talk ourselves out of following our dreams.

-What it was like to have undiagnosed ADHD for much of her life (no explanation for why she was so “different” 

-What the gifts and challenges of ADHD have been - learning how to balance those. 

-What creativity really is and what it is trying to do through her 

-Why she calls herself an emerging artist (even though she is very accomplished) 

-How the two years she studied art and theater in university were the “best two years of her life: 

-The pressure to come up with a “reasonable” job when we are younger. 

-How she hit rock bottom and what borough her back 

-Post-natal depression, post natal anxiety

-Whether you can be a “real” artist even if you can’t draw (spoiler: the answer is yes) 

About Phoebe Gander:

Phoebe Gander is a mixed media Artist, inspired by the beautiful ocean, skies and landscape where she lives with her family in Wainui Beach on the east coast of New Zealand. She predominantly uses acrylic paint and epoxy resin, as well as other fluid mediums such as acrylic ink and alcohol ink. She is self taught in these mediums however has a BA hons degree in printed surface design, which she gained studying at Falmouth College of Arts in the UK. She began creating art regularly again in 2018 and creates work using many layers, using paint and sometimes resin or other media to create depth and intrigue. 

​

Phoebe is fascinated by creating artworks that pull the viewer closer and drawn to creating abstract landscapes, full of textures and marks that tell a story. To her, there is something captivating about nature - it’s a never ending source of inspiration, ever changing with the seasons, the weather... in a time where everything is fleeting, where people want to consume things so quickly, she creates artworks for you to stand still and consider a moment caught in time. Living just across the road from the beach and with a backdrop of hills behind her home studio she feels a strong connection to the landscape that surrounds her.

​

Originally from the UK, Phoebe has lived in New Zealand with her husband for the past 15 years where they’ve since had three children.

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

Phoebe Gander: website | facebook | instagram

Resources discussed in this episode:

  • Alcohol inks
  • Resin 
  • Additude.mag diagnostic tool for add
  • Dr, Richard Barkley adhd research
  • Power of Now Eckhart Tolle

If you or someone you know is suffering with Post-Natal or Depression of any kind, please reach out to your local health-care provider 

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

]]> Fri, 13 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode Kate speaks with New Zealand Visual Artist Phoebe Gander. 

Phoebe shares how difficult it was to live most of her life with undiagnosed ADHD, how for years she believed there was something deeply faulty about her and how that was the root cause of self-hatred and years of depression. When her own young son was diagnosed with ADHD, it led her to her own diagnoses which set her on a path of a deep healing and self acceptance which ultimately allowed her to step into the superpowers that ADHD had in store for her.  

So many of us KNOW from a young age what we love and what makes us happy but in a misguided effort to be like everyone else we so often talk ourselves out of following those dreams. 

Phoebe’s story is a reminder to me of how important it is that we commit to seeing each other's differences as gifts, not things to be scared of. So much suffering and trauma can be avoided if we are encouraged to lean into what makes us different, rather than trying to make it go away. 

One of my favourite moments in the episode is when Phoebe talks about her painting “No light, no shadow” and how for her it is a very clear example for her of what she feels creativity is trying to do through her; which is to remind herself and others that without darkness there can be no light. 

When I think about little Phoebe and ALL the little people everywhere who are trying so desperately to achieve all the same things in all the same ways as their peers despite the fact that that is simply not how life works - my heart gets a lump in its throat. I wish we could just wave a magic wand right now and let every single person past present and future know this:  the thing that makes you different IS the thing that makes YOU so special. I am roaring encouragement at you to not waste another moment: LEAN into this thing. 

Things Phoebe and I talk about

-How so many of us KNOW from a young age what we want to do, but in a misguided effort to be like everyone else we talk ourselves out of following our dreams.

-What it was like to have undiagnosed ADHD for much of her life (no explanation for why she was so “different” 

-What the gifts and challenges of ADHD have been - learning how to balance those. 

-What creativity really is and what it is trying to do through her 

-Why she calls herself an emerging artist (even though she is very accomplished) 

-How the two years she studied art and theater in university were the “best two years of her life: 

-The pressure to come up with a “reasonable” job when we are younger. 

-How she hit rock bottom and what borough her back 

-Post-natal depression, post natal anxiety

-Whether you can be a “real” artist even if you can’t draw (spoiler: the answer is yes) 

About Phoebe Gander:

Phoebe Gander is a mixed media Artist, inspired by the beautiful ocean, skies and landscape where she lives with her family in Wainui Beach on the east coast of New Zealand. She predominantly uses acrylic paint and epoxy resin, as well as other fluid mediums such as acrylic ink and alcohol ink. She is self taught in these mediums however has a BA hons degree in printed surface design, which she gained studying at Falmouth College of Arts in the UK. She began creating art regularly again in 2018 and creates work using many layers, using paint and sometimes resin or other media to create depth and intrigue. 

​

Phoebe is fascinated by creating artworks that pull the viewer closer and drawn to creating abstract landscapes, full of textures and marks that tell a story. To her, there is something captivating about nature - it’s a never ending source of inspiration, ever changing with the seasons, the weather... in a time where everything is fleeting, where people want to consume things so quickly, she creates artworks for you to stand still and consider a moment caught in time. Living just across the road from the beach and with a backdrop of hills behind her home studio she feels a strong connection to the landscape that surrounds her.

​

Originally from the UK, Phoebe has lived in New Zealand with her husband for the past 15 years where they’ve since had three children.

Kate Shepherd: art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

Phoebe Gander: website | facebook | instagram

Resources discussed in this episode:

  • Alcohol inks
  • Resin 
  • Additude.mag diagnostic tool for add
  • Dr, Richard Barkley adhd research
  • Power of Now Eckhart Tolle

If you or someone you know is suffering with Post-Natal or Depression of any kind, please reach out to your local health-care provider 

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

]]> 19 - Phoebe Gander: No light, No shadow: embracing our darkness, so we can express our light Kate Shepherd 00:58:52 In this episode Kate speaks with New Zealand Visual Artist Phoebe Gander. Phoebe shares how difficult it was to live most of her life with undiagnosed ADHD, how for years she believed there was something deeply faulty about her and how that was the root cause of self-hatred and years of depression. When her own young son was diagnosed with ADHD, it led her to her own diagnoses which set her on a path of a deep healing and self acceptance which ultimately allowed her to step into the superpowers that ADHD had in store for her. In this episode Kate speaks with New Zealand Visual Artist Phoebe Gander. Phoebe shares how difficult it was to live most of her life with undiagnosed ADHD, how for years she believed there was something deeply faulty about her and how that was the root cause of self-hatred and years of depression. When her own young son was diagnosed with ADHD, it led her to her own diagnoses which set her on a path of a deep healing and self acceptance which ultimately allowed her to step into the superpowers that ADHD had in store for her. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, add, building a successful art career, emerging artist, personal expression, adhd, neurodiversity add adhd post-natal depression inattentive adhd forgiveness autism shame abstract landscapes new zealand artist, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, depression, spark creativity, post natal depression, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, new zealand artist, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 19 9ee46ba3-162c-453b-990e-2f7870be155d Genius Moments #3 - Be Nice To Your Genius In this mini episode Kate talks about the importance of the words we use when we talk about ourselves and our artwork because our inner Creative Genius is listening. She shares a simple daily practice we can incorporate into our lives that will help us notice when we are being unkind to ourselves so that we can stop doing that and be kind to our Creative Genius - otherwise they are unlikely to come out to play and show us all the amazing things they have to share. 

 

Full Show notes including transcript of todays show are available on  Kate ShepherdCreative.com

]]> Sun, 8 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this mini episode Kate talks about the importance of the words we use when we talk about ourselves and our artwork because our inner Creative Genius is listening. She shares a simple daily practice we can incorporate into our lives that will help us notice when we are being unkind to ourselves so that we can stop doing that and be kind to our Creative Genius - otherwise they are unlikely to come out to play and show us all the amazing things they have to share. 

 

Full Show notes including transcript of todays show are available on  Kate ShepherdCreative.com

]]> Genius Moments #3 - Be Nice To Your Genius Kate Shepherd 00:12:52 In this mini episode Kate talks about the importance of the words we use when we talk about ourselves and our artwork because our inner Creative Genius is listening. She shares a simple daily practice we can incorporate into our lives that will help us notice when we are being unkind to ourselves so that we can stop doing that and be kind to our Creative Genius - otherwise they are unlikely to come out to play and show us all the amazing things they have to share. In this mini episode Kate talks about the importance of the words we use when we talk about ourselves and our artwork because our inner Creative Genius is listening. She shares a simple daily practice we can incorporate into our lives that will help us notice when we are being unkind to ourselves so that we can stop doing that and be kind to our Creative Genius - otherwise they are unlikely to come out to play and show us all the amazing things they have to share. becoming creative, female artist, self-talk, kindness, female entrepreneur, creative genius, mastery, artist, self-help, self-love false bonus b3bb1083-82be-41e8-b35b-582b074b7ff6 18 - Jeanne Oliver: Creativity is Calling: Building a Creatively Made Business & life Jeanne Oliver is an artist, author, teacher and art business consultant. She paints, teaches how to paint art journals and is deeply committed to the creativity in her. She created an online art school platform that hosts over 180 art and business workshops serving over 60,000 art students around the world. She has written a beautiful book called “The Painted Art Journal” aimed at helping people find a deeper understanding of themselves and their art and she offers a transformational business course for those ready to take the next step in building their own Creatively Made Business.

That feeling we have from that place deep within ourselves, that need to create. 

Creativity is calling us - what is it and why is it calling us?  Why is it trying to get out attention

Who creativity and its products are for: spoiler it’s not just you. 

How Women are more likely to justify why we dont pursue our creative yearnings and dreams and how it is so important BE WHO YOU ARE no matter what.  

Why she thinks we keep ourselves too busy to truly allow our creativity to move us

Where intuition comes from- how to cultivate it

What happens at 8-10 for SO Many people that causes us to put down art and believe for the rest of our lives that we “don’t have it in us” and what we can do to go back and undo that

The small habit she has that changed everything about how she related to her creativity (10-15 mins a day) 

How to make yourself a portable art studio  and use it - a practice that can revolutionize your art practice

Creating art, sketching something every day is scientifically probem to make you a happier person, and the art doesn’t even have to be “good” 

**The power of art to help us forgive people who have hurt us (seeing things through different eyes) (the collage of her father. Moment to mention in intro as my fave…

How creativity took over her life and led her to create all the incredible things she has… courses that serve over 65,000 students around the world

How the adult (males) in her life told her at a young age how hard a  career in creativity would and how she should try business instead. And what impact that had on her. How she took their words and actions to mean something about her and how she didnt know for a reall y long time that their words were not about her. 

How she went on to do a history and psychology degree and would call her mother bawling and sad - because she felt so lost. She had disconnected herself from the thing she was here to do. Making. 

How there were so many years she dodnt know she was allowed to create just for her. She would use the excuse “I am amking this for someone else” scrapbooks for her kids tae the time and spednind the money wasok because it was not for her. 

Quote: once we know what we do when we’re afraid, we can acknowledge that we do that, and stop. 

Quote: creativity is an incredible gift that has been given to each of us, but we have to say i”ll take it

Imposter symdrome

What is that one next thing you are being pulled towards: as a way of running your business

How to be a mom and an artist and a business all at the same time

How to build an business that aligns with the life you want to live

Quote: to pick up good things, there is going to be something we have to put down

When you know what your gifts are, what your passion is and what your calling is and then you’re walking it out. You get to be the best version of yourself. 

How important is it to have a NICHE for your artwork? 

Do we need to focus on one thing and build a business around one particular look or is it okay to keep playing and experimenting. How important is keeping to one genre or look for building an art business. Martha Srewart doesnt just do one thing!

What happens when you get sick of your own art work? (and what it means!) get ready for what is next when you get that bleh feeling about your own work it is the purest sweetest part of you telling you you learned what you neede to learn and something new and amazing is coming

Quote: what would you do if you didn't have to do what you are doing

What mindset you have to cultivate to be able to listen and be led by your own inner evolution in your business. 

Abundance mindset

Quote: instead of saying how, just say wow

How important the words we speak to people are. Especially as parents. These ideas are like seeds. 

How our own perceptions of salespeople effects our ability to sell our own work - light bulb moment!

Quote: their words of discoruragement were never about uoi

Quote: Life is full of second chances, go get yours

As long as we have a breath, we get to decide, that’s it: today’s the day

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

About Jeannie Oliver:

Jeanne Oliver grew up in rural Illinois and now resides in Castle Rock, CO. She is inspired by our personal stories, travel, and nature. Jeanne uses art to tell her current stories and also those of growing up among gravel roads, cornfields and early life surrounded by open spaces. Through mark making, layers and mixed media, she hopes to convey that we all have a story to tell. She speaks and teaches all around the country and abroad. Connecting with women and sharing that each of us has been creatively made is one of her passions.

Jeanne is author of a book entitled “The Painted Art Journal” aimed at helping people find a deeper understanding of themselves and their art

Kate Shepherd: Art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

Jeanne Oliver: website | facebook | instagram

Resources discussed in this episode:

]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Jeanne Oliver is an artist, author, teacher and art business consultant. She paints, teaches how to paint art journals and is deeply committed to the creativity in her. She created an online art school platform that hosts over 180 art and business workshops serving over 60,000 art students around the world. She has written a beautiful book called “The Painted Art Journal” aimed at helping people find a deeper understanding of themselves and their art and she offers a transformational business course for those ready to take the next step in building their own Creatively Made Business.

That feeling we have from that place deep within ourselves, that need to create. 

Creativity is calling us - what is it and why is it calling us?  Why is it trying to get out attention

Who creativity and its products are for: spoiler it’s not just you. 

How Women are more likely to justify why we dont pursue our creative yearnings and dreams and how it is so important BE WHO YOU ARE no matter what.  

Why she thinks we keep ourselves too busy to truly allow our creativity to move us

Where intuition comes from- how to cultivate it

What happens at 8-10 for SO Many people that causes us to put down art and believe for the rest of our lives that we “don’t have it in us” and what we can do to go back and undo that

The small habit she has that changed everything about how she related to her creativity (10-15 mins a day) 

How to make yourself a portable art studio  and use it - a practice that can revolutionize your art practice

Creating art, sketching something every day is scientifically probem to make you a happier person, and the art doesn’t even have to be “good” 

**The power of art to help us forgive people who have hurt us (seeing things through different eyes) (the collage of her father. Moment to mention in intro as my fave…

How creativity took over her life and led her to create all the incredible things she has… courses that serve over 65,000 students around the world

How the adult (males) in her life told her at a young age how hard a  career in creativity would and how she should try business instead. And what impact that had on her. How she took their words and actions to mean something about her and how she didnt know for a reall y long time that their words were not about her. 

How she went on to do a history and psychology degree and would call her mother bawling and sad - because she felt so lost. She had disconnected herself from the thing she was here to do. Making. 

How there were so many years she dodnt know she was allowed to create just for her. She would use the excuse “I am amking this for someone else” scrapbooks for her kids tae the time and spednind the money wasok because it was not for her. 

Quote: once we know what we do when we’re afraid, we can acknowledge that we do that, and stop. 

Quote: creativity is an incredible gift that has been given to each of us, but we have to say i”ll take it

Imposter symdrome

What is that one next thing you are being pulled towards: as a way of running your business

How to be a mom and an artist and a business all at the same time

How to build an business that aligns with the life you want to live

Quote: to pick up good things, there is going to be something we have to put down

When you know what your gifts are, what your passion is and what your calling is and then you’re walking it out. You get to be the best version of yourself. 

How important is it to have a NICHE for your artwork? 

Do we need to focus on one thing and build a business around one particular look or is it okay to keep playing and experimenting. How important is keeping to one genre or look for building an art business. Martha Srewart doesnt just do one thing!

What happens when you get sick of your own art work? (and what it means!) get ready for what is next when you get that bleh feeling about your own work it is the purest sweetest part of you telling you you learned what you neede to learn and something new and amazing is coming

Quote: what would you do if you didn't have to do what you are doing

What mindset you have to cultivate to be able to listen and be led by your own inner evolution in your business. 

Abundance mindset

Quote: instead of saying how, just say wow

How important the words we speak to people are. Especially as parents. These ideas are like seeds. 

How our own perceptions of salespeople effects our ability to sell our own work - light bulb moment!

Quote: their words of discoruragement were never about uoi

Quote: Life is full of second chances, go get yours

As long as we have a breath, we get to decide, that’s it: today’s the day

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

About Jeannie Oliver:

Jeanne Oliver grew up in rural Illinois and now resides in Castle Rock, CO. She is inspired by our personal stories, travel, and nature. Jeanne uses art to tell her current stories and also those of growing up among gravel roads, cornfields and early life surrounded by open spaces. Through mark making, layers and mixed media, she hopes to convey that we all have a story to tell. She speaks and teaches all around the country and abroad. Connecting with women and sharing that each of us has been creatively made is one of her passions.

Jeanne is author of a book entitled “The Painted Art Journal” aimed at helping people find a deeper understanding of themselves and their art

Kate Shepherd: Art | website | instagram

Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram

Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

Jeanne Oliver: website | facebook | instagram

Resources discussed in this episode:

]]> 18 - Jeanne Oliver: Creativity is Calling: Building a Creatively Made Business & life Kate Shepherd 01:17:49 Jeanne Oliver is an artist, author, teacher and art business consultant. She paints, and teaches how to paint art journals and is deeply committed to the creativity in her. She teaches art, and she created an online art school platform that hosts over 180 art and business workshops serving over 60,000 art students around the world. She has written a beautiful book called “The Painted Art Journal” aimed at helping people find a deeper understanding of themselves and their art and she offers a transformational business course for those ready to take the next step in building their own Creatively Made Business. Jeanne Oliver is an artist, author, teacher and art business consultant. She paints, and teaches how to paint art journals and is deeply committed to the creativity in her. She teaches art, and she created an online art school platform that hosts over 180 art and business workshops serving over 60,000 art students around the world. She has written a beautiful book called “The Painted Art Journal” aimed at helping people find a deeper understanding of themselves and their art and she offers a transformational business course for those ready to take the next step in building their own Creatively Made Business. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 18 c9114a85-0ac6-45f6-a72f-de7fea3c4179 Genius Moments #2 - Go Sit Down! This mini episode is for you if you have been looking for a practical way to increase your intuition, creativity and that feeling of being connected to your inner knowings. Kate offers some ideas for how we have become disconnected from these parts of ourselves and a practical (and very easy) exercise that anyone can do anytime to get back in connection with it. 

Creative Genius Mini #2 is all about how we can start to come back into contact with that quiet part of ourselves where intuition and creativity live. 
 

]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:20:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius This mini episode is for you if you have been looking for a practical way to increase your intuition, creativity and that feeling of being connected to your inner knowings. Kate offers some ideas for how we have become disconnected from these parts of ourselves and a practical (and very easy) exercise that anyone can do anytime to get back in connection with it. 

Creative Genius Mini #2 is all about how we can start to come back into contact with that quiet part of ourselves where intuition and creativity live. 
 

]]> Genius Moments #2 - Go Sit Down! Kate Shepherd 00:15:58 This mini episode is for you if you have been looking for a practical way to increase your intuition, creativity and that feeling of being connected to your inner knowings. Kate offers some ideas for how we have become disconnected from these parts of ourselves and a practical (and very easy) exercise that anyone can do anytime to get back in connection with it. This mini episode is for you if you have been looking for a practical way to increase your intuition, creativity and that feeling of being connected to your inner knowings. Kate offers some ideas for how we have become disconnected from these parts of ourselves and a practical (and very easy) exercise that anyone can do anytime to get back in connection with it. intuition, creativity, creative genius, creative genius mini false bonus 8e79ace1-529c-43e7-86db-70e4816d6788 17 - Larry Hankin - Creativity Belongs in the Drivers Seat Larry Hankin is perhaps the most recognized “that guy” character actor in Hollywood; having appeared in over 200 films and TV shows, you definitely know his face. His filmography reads like a who’s who of Hollywood he has had roles in Laverne & Shirley, Friends, Escape from Alcatraz, Billy Madison, Home Alone, Seinfeld, Breaking Bad. He's also a writer and short film director (one of his films even earned him an Oscar nomination) and a painter. 

Larry shares that as a young child 70-odd years he had this huge creativity in him but it was knocked out of him by parents who wanted him to have a stable career as a doctor or lawyer. He shares the pressure of what it was like to try to shove down his own desire to be an artist to obey his parents wishes, 

Larry opens up about what having ADD, ADHD, OCD, & Dyslexia has been like for him and the gifts these things have given him along the way -  but my favourite moment comes towards the end of the show when he muses about what it was like to star alongside Clint Eastwood in Escape from Alcatraz. 

He muses about the importance of failure and how we have to come to accept it, because it is a part of learning. And at one point he gets esoteric about why we’re here and why the cosmos let us in. 

Larry’s life story comes across as a wild, lucky adventure - opening for Miles Davis, getting hired by Second City, Starring beside Clint Eastwood and even being nominated for an Oscar.  Through listening to Larry it becomes obvious very quickly that whether he wanted to or not Larry always placed Creativity in the Driver's seat of his life. I suspect it was because of this that he managed to manifest so many of these incredible experiences for himself. 

Larry and I talked about the importance of Acceptance (which happened to be the word I pulled for the show)  and acceptance is something that he embodies this so perfectly. He had these things inside him that he just had to follow. And he accepted that there was almost another person inside him running the show and that his job was just to do the things in the outside world to set that inside guy up. 

I was struck by Larry’s unabashed loyalty to his own quiet inner voice. From the time he was so small he saw that the people around him didn’t want him to live for himself and despite immense pressure to obey them, to make them happy, to fulfull his obligations as a SON, he never betrayed himself. He followed his heart and it led him on some incredible adventures. 

When he said, “I’m here to do what I’m here to do. That’s why I was born and that’s why the Cosmos let me in” I actually got the chills. That loyalty to his inner self, no matter what pressures were presenting themselves to him, is something I aspire to. 

He has some beautiful (and affordable!) artwork available from his website you’ll find all the links and a FULL Transcript of the show in the show notes on Kate ShepherdCreative.com  

If you have not already left a review please do that right now! Please consider supporting the show, there is an option for $5 a month  - which is kind of like buying me a thank you for making-this-podcast-for-me coffee. I can’t do it without your support!

Thank you for listening and if you ever want to reach out you can send me a DM on Instagram @Kateshepherdcreative

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

Kate Shepherd: Art | website | instagram
Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram
Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

About Larry Hankin:

Larry Hankin is perhaps the most recognized “that guy” character actor in Hollywood; having appeared in over 200 films and TV shows, you definitely know his face. His filmography reads like a who’s who of Hollywood he has had roles in Laverne & Shirley, Friends, Escape from Alcatraz, Billy Madison, Home Alone, Seinfeld, Breaking Bad. He's also a writer and short film director (one of his films even earned him an Oscar nomination) and a painter. 

Exploring characters, rants, stories on stage, in his one-man show, and in his many film shorts, Larry has recently produced a compilation of it all in his book “The Loopholes Dossier”, which has just been published and distributed worldwide by Bookbaby Publishers and is available in all the places you’d expect to buy books.

Larry lives in Los Angeles.  

Larry Hankin: website | facebook | instagram

Resources used in this episode

]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Larry Hankin is perhaps the most recognized “that guy” character actor in Hollywood; having appeared in over 200 films and TV shows, you definitely know his face. His filmography reads like a who’s who of Hollywood he has had roles in Laverne & Shirley, Friends, Escape from Alcatraz, Billy Madison, Home Alone, Seinfeld, Breaking Bad. He's also a writer and short film director (one of his films even earned him an Oscar nomination) and a painter. 

Larry shares that as a young child 70-odd years he had this huge creativity in him but it was knocked out of him by parents who wanted him to have a stable career as a doctor or lawyer. He shares the pressure of what it was like to try to shove down his own desire to be an artist to obey his parents wishes, 

Larry opens up about what having ADD, ADHD, OCD, & Dyslexia has been like for him and the gifts these things have given him along the way -  but my favourite moment comes towards the end of the show when he muses about what it was like to star alongside Clint Eastwood in Escape from Alcatraz. 

He muses about the importance of failure and how we have to come to accept it, because it is a part of learning. And at one point he gets esoteric about why we’re here and why the cosmos let us in. 

Larry’s life story comes across as a wild, lucky adventure - opening for Miles Davis, getting hired by Second City, Starring beside Clint Eastwood and even being nominated for an Oscar.  Through listening to Larry it becomes obvious very quickly that whether he wanted to or not Larry always placed Creativity in the Driver's seat of his life. I suspect it was because of this that he managed to manifest so many of these incredible experiences for himself. 

Larry and I talked about the importance of Acceptance (which happened to be the word I pulled for the show)  and acceptance is something that he embodies this so perfectly. He had these things inside him that he just had to follow. And he accepted that there was almost another person inside him running the show and that his job was just to do the things in the outside world to set that inside guy up. 

I was struck by Larry’s unabashed loyalty to his own quiet inner voice. From the time he was so small he saw that the people around him didn’t want him to live for himself and despite immense pressure to obey them, to make them happy, to fulfull his obligations as a SON, he never betrayed himself. He followed his heart and it led him on some incredible adventures. 

When he said, “I’m here to do what I’m here to do. That’s why I was born and that’s why the Cosmos let me in” I actually got the chills. That loyalty to his inner self, no matter what pressures were presenting themselves to him, is something I aspire to. 

He has some beautiful (and affordable!) artwork available from his website you’ll find all the links and a FULL Transcript of the show in the show notes on Kate ShepherdCreative.com  

If you have not already left a review please do that right now! Please consider supporting the show, there is an option for $5 a month  - which is kind of like buying me a thank you for making-this-podcast-for-me coffee. I can’t do it without your support!

Thank you for listening and if you ever want to reach out you can send me a DM on Instagram @Kateshepherdcreative

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

Kate Shepherd: Art | website | instagram
Morning Moon Nature Jewelry | website |  instagram
Creative Genius Podcast | website | instagram

About Larry Hankin:

Larry Hankin is perhaps the most recognized “that guy” character actor in Hollywood; having appeared in over 200 films and TV shows, you definitely know his face. His filmography reads like a who’s who of Hollywood he has had roles in Laverne & Shirley, Friends, Escape from Alcatraz, Billy Madison, Home Alone, Seinfeld, Breaking Bad. He's also a writer and short film director (one of his films even earned him an Oscar nomination) and a painter. 

Exploring characters, rants, stories on stage, in his one-man show, and in his many film shorts, Larry has recently produced a compilation of it all in his book “The Loopholes Dossier”, which has just been published and distributed worldwide by Bookbaby Publishers and is available in all the places you’d expect to buy books.

Larry lives in Los Angeles.  

Larry Hankin: website | facebook | instagram

Resources used in this episode

]]> 17 - Larry Hankin - Creativity Belongs in the Drivers Seat Kate Shepherd 00:58:24 Larry Hankin is perhaps the most recognized “that guy” character actor in Hollywood; having appeared in over 200 films and TV shows, you definitely know his face. His filmography reads like a who’s who of Hollywood he has had roles in Laverne & Shirley, Friends, Escape from Alcatraz, Billy Madison, Home Alone, Seinfeld, Breaking Bad. He's also a writer and short film director (one of his films even earned him an Oscar nomination) and a painter. Larry lives in Los Angeles. We talk about his struggles with ADD, ADHD, OCD and Dyslexia and the gifts these things have given him along the way, his favourite acting roles and what he thinks the purpose of life is. Larry Hankin is perhaps the most recognized “that guy” character actor in Hollywood; having appeared in over 200 films and TV shows, you definitely know his face. His filmography reads like a who’s who of Hollywood he has had roles in Laverne & Shirley, Friends, Escape from Alcatraz, Billy Madison, Home Alone, Seinfeld, Breaking Bad. He's also a writer and short film director (one of his films even earned him an Oscar nomination) and a painter. Larry lives in Los Angeles. We talk about his struggles with ADD, ADHD, OCD and Dyslexia and the gifts these things have given him along the way, his favourite acting roles and what he thinks the purpose of life is. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, building a successful art career, hollywood, personal expression, actor, larry hankin, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, clint eastwood, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, escape from alcatraz, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative true full 17 03e8ad9f-e7b3-42f2-a81c-1011fefa51e0 Genius Moments #1 - Uncertainty The closer we can be to being comfortable with uncertainty, the closer we are to allowing something really magical to be expressed through us in our creativity.

There's a certain amount of allowing that has to take place for something new to emerge. And when we resist uncertainty, we cut ourselves off from that... magic - because that really is what it is - it's magic.

In this, the first of the “Sunday Mini’s” I explain the intent of these short bi-weekly episodes, which will be everything from chats with listeners as they share aha moments they had listening to Creative Genius, creativity and contemplation prompts, my own musings, and whatever else feels like it will serve us to deepen our relationship with creativity itself. 

In this mini episode we’ll explore how to begin to become more comfortable with uncertainty, so that our creative practice’s (and lives!) can really shine.

]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius The closer we can be to being comfortable with uncertainty, the closer we are to allowing something really magical to be expressed through us in our creativity.

There's a certain amount of allowing that has to take place for something new to emerge. And when we resist uncertainty, we cut ourselves off from that... magic - because that really is what it is - it's magic.

In this, the first of the “Sunday Mini’s” I explain the intent of these short bi-weekly episodes, which will be everything from chats with listeners as they share aha moments they had listening to Creative Genius, creativity and contemplation prompts, my own musings, and whatever else feels like it will serve us to deepen our relationship with creativity itself. 

In this mini episode we’ll explore how to begin to become more comfortable with uncertainty, so that our creative practice’s (and lives!) can really shine.

]]> Genius Moments #1 - Uncertainty Kate Shepherd 00:11:39 In this, the first of the “Sunday Mini’s” I explain the intent of these short bi-weekly episodes, which will be everything from chats with listeners as they share aha moments they had listening to Creative Genius, creativity and contemplation prompts, my own musings, and whatever else feels like it will serve us to deepen our relationship with creativity itself. This episode also focuses on how to begin to become more comfortable with uncertainty, so that our creative practice’s (and lives!) can really shine. It included a contemplation for the week and some questions to prompt some self-reflection. In this, the first of the “Sunday Mini’s” I explain the intent of these short bi-weekly episodes, which will be everything from chats with listeners as they share aha moments they had listening to Creative Genius, creativity and contemplation prompts, my own musings, and whatever else feels like it will serve us to deepen our relationship with creativity itself. This episode also focuses on how to begin to become more comfortable with uncertainty, so that our creative practice’s (and lives!) can really shine. It included a contemplation for the week and some questions to prompt some self-reflection. creative community, contemplation, personal growth, creativegenius, creativity, online creative community, uncertainty, self-reflection false bonus d34c2242-ad4e-47b9-8ae9-a13dc7081fed 16 - Lynn Whipple: Learning to Trust Your Instincts Through Creative Play Lynn Whipple is a multi-media artist who paints with joy and passion, great and small flowers, all full of expression and life. She teaches art workshops and she has authored a book called “Expressive Flower Painting: Simple Mixed Media Techniques for Bold Beautiful Blooms” that really was part of my own unfolding and blossoming when I got back into painting.

Lynn and her husband both formerly worked at Nickelodeon in props, set decor, and art direction. She recalls Nickelodeon as being a fun wonderful time, yet she left that job because ultimately she was still creating someone else’s ideas. What she craved was the expression of her own ideas. Lynn left her dream job as a Creative Director at Nickelodeon to pursue her passion of painting colourful, wild and joyful flowers even though it meant she’d be broke - because painting the art that was inside of her brought her so much joy. In the end she realized that saying no to that was really saying yes to herself.

Lynn talks about the joy of painting; the enjoyment of the entire creative process and act of, as she calls it, “moving my hands”. She emphasizes the fun that should accompany art and creativity. She understands the fear that people have and, in addressing that, she encourages following our instincts and being brave about just jumping into expression. Fear is a sense that something isn’t right or that we’ve been told we’re doing something poorly so we avoid it, but creativity requires boldness and embracing our own instincts. Just start doing, for ourselves, for fun.

She shares her beautiful, vibrant descriptions of what creativity is and what being present in a flow state feels like for her that many of us can relate to. And she reminds us over and over again of the importance of play in the creative process

We investigate which artist archetype we each might be, developing an idea I have about archetypes, and this list will grow as the podcast continues. Lynn is a self-described rebel archetype who doesn’t like being told what to do. She knows what creativity feels like, how to embrace that marvelous energetic feeling and let it flow, and how vital the ability to start saying yes to things can be to our expression.

My son had ask me to ask Lynn why she loves painting flowers so much and what her favorite flowers were (sunflowers) and she asked me what my son Cosmo’s favorite flower was. (Cosmos)

I hope you hear something in this episode that moves you. Please leave a review for the show in Apple Podcasts!

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

About Lynn Whipple:

Lynn Whipple is a multi-media artist who paints wildly in small to large formats with a combination of acrylic paint, charcoal, and colorful soft pastel. She shares a studio with her artist husband, John, and twenty other artists at McRae Art Studios in Central Florida. Lynn enjoys teaching, traveling, and sharing ways of working that encourage fun, joy, and freedom in the art making process.

Lynn is author of a book entitled “Expressive Flower Painting: Simple Mixed Media Techniques for Bold Beautiful Blooms”.

Resources discussed in this episode:

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Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Lynn Whipple: website | facebook | instagram

]]> Fri, 1 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Lynn Whipple is a multi-media artist who paints with joy and passion, great and small flowers, all full of expression and life. She teaches art workshops and she has authored a book called “Expressive Flower Painting: Simple Mixed Media Techniques for Bold Beautiful Blooms” that really was part of my own unfolding and blossoming when I got back into painting.

Lynn and her husband both formerly worked at Nickelodeon in props, set decor, and art direction. She recalls Nickelodeon as being a fun wonderful time, yet she left that job because ultimately she was still creating someone else’s ideas. What she craved was the expression of her own ideas. Lynn left her dream job as a Creative Director at Nickelodeon to pursue her passion of painting colourful, wild and joyful flowers even though it meant she’d be broke - because painting the art that was inside of her brought her so much joy. In the end she realized that saying no to that was really saying yes to herself.

Lynn talks about the joy of painting; the enjoyment of the entire creative process and act of, as she calls it, “moving my hands”. She emphasizes the fun that should accompany art and creativity. She understands the fear that people have and, in addressing that, she encourages following our instincts and being brave about just jumping into expression. Fear is a sense that something isn’t right or that we’ve been told we’re doing something poorly so we avoid it, but creativity requires boldness and embracing our own instincts. Just start doing, for ourselves, for fun.

She shares her beautiful, vibrant descriptions of what creativity is and what being present in a flow state feels like for her that many of us can relate to. And she reminds us over and over again of the importance of play in the creative process

We investigate which artist archetype we each might be, developing an idea I have about archetypes, and this list will grow as the podcast continues. Lynn is a self-described rebel archetype who doesn’t like being told what to do. She knows what creativity feels like, how to embrace that marvelous energetic feeling and let it flow, and how vital the ability to start saying yes to things can be to our expression.

My son had ask me to ask Lynn why she loves painting flowers so much and what her favorite flowers were (sunflowers) and she asked me what my son Cosmo’s favorite flower was. (Cosmos)

I hope you hear something in this episode that moves you. Please leave a review for the show in Apple Podcasts!

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

About Lynn Whipple:

Lynn Whipple is a multi-media artist who paints wildly in small to large formats with a combination of acrylic paint, charcoal, and colorful soft pastel. She shares a studio with her artist husband, John, and twenty other artists at McRae Art Studios in Central Florida. Lynn enjoys teaching, traveling, and sharing ways of working that encourage fun, joy, and freedom in the art making process.

Lynn is author of a book entitled “Expressive Flower Painting: Simple Mixed Media Techniques for Bold Beautiful Blooms”.

Resources discussed in this episode:

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Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Lynn Whipple: website | facebook | instagram

]]> 16 - Lynn Whipple: Learning to Trust Your Instincts Through Creative Play Kate Shepherd 00:58:07 Lynn Whipple is a multi-media artist who paints with joy and passion, great and small flowers, all full of expression and life. She teaches art workshops and she has authored a book called “Expressive Flower Painting: Simple Mixed Media Techniques for Bold Beautiful Blooms” that really was part of my own unfolding and blossoming when I got back into painting. Lynn Whipple is a multi-media artist who paints with joy and passion, great and small flowers, all full of expression and life. She teaches art workshops and she has authored a book called “Expressive Flower Painting: Simple Mixed Media Techniques for Bold Beautiful Blooms” that really was part of my own unfolding and blossoming when I got back into painting. false full 16 7ce7607a-320a-4780-ad11-773fb016c6d0 15 - Lori Siebert: Practice, Practice, Practice: Mastery in Creativity Lori Siebert is an artist, designer, teacher & businesswoman. She has worked with clients like Universal Studios and licensed her work for products that are used around the world and now is featured on BloomTV. She runs art retreats and you can often find her running super fun art challenges on Instagram. Today she sat down with me to share how after some difficult life events caused her to disconnect from her creativity, she was able to find her way back to it, what she did when her company grew into something she no longer enjoyed, and towards the end of the show, she shares the number one important thing she thinks we can do to cultivate our own creativity. Lori is so sweet and genuine and candid I really enjoyed talking with her. 

A lot goes into producing Creative Genius - even a small contribution from you will have a direct impact on whether I am able to continue to bring you these conversations. I create a bunch of bonuses to thank my supporters, early access to episodes, behind-the-scenes content, even original art sent to your door, these are extras I think you won't want to miss. Head over to ​patreon.com/creativegeniuspodcast to find out more

And you can always consider buying some of my artwork as a way to show your support - from Gratitude Birds and other paintings, to my Handmade Nature Inspired jewelry Morning Moon- everything I make including this podcast is intended to ignite joy. Please keep my work in mind next time you need a gift for yourself or someone you love. Thank you

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Lori and if you do, please make today the day you leave a review for the show -  in under 30 seconds you can do so much: from helping others discover the show, to bringing me tears of absolute joy. Head over to Apple Podcasts for that. 

Lori is really good at knowing when to and being willing to reach out for help. Whether she was navigating the isolated darkness of depression & anxiety and needed friends to remind her of the JOY inside her, or when she has found herself in the uncertain terrain of uncharted territory of a new skill - Lori has allowed herself to reach out for support - been willing to receive others guidance and allowed herself to be open to learning and being influenced -  or collaborating with others around her. She has made a habit for herself of reaching out to people and allow them to influence her when she has been on unsteady ground. 

Her ability to do this has pulled her out of depression, allowed her to redirect the course of her business when it was causing her burnout and has allowed her to step into new realms of her creative offering that she may not have otherwise ventured into on her own. 

After her brush with burnout when her company had grown without conscious intentions from her about what she wanted it to be, Lori has learned to be really good at self-referencing and asking herself if the things she is embarking upon are actually what she wants. This has helped her build a business that meets her creative needs AND falls within who she is as a person and what she wants. 

I was touched by Lori's willingness to be so open with us about how she struggled when she lost her parents, losing herself for a time to the grief of it and then later not wanting to be a Debbie Downer and keeping it to herself. 

Finally, she realized that she not only needed to give herself Grace to go through that and not put pressure on herself to be somewhere that she wasn't, she also learned the importance of reaching out to her people. Ultimately it was in feeling all her feelings and reaching out to her people that she was able to lift herself back up again. 

I was really glad she shared what she did about how her life went off the rails when her company grew to a size that overwhelmed her and I loved her clarity that it was because had been making decisions based on what she thought she SHOULD be doing - rather than by what her creative heart actually wanted. 

Realizing that what you thought was your dream isn't actually working for you and stepping back from it can be terrifying, it requires bravery and is often the only way to find the life of your dreams.  

And I think she is right that so many people seem to be unconsciously waiting for their dreams to come and find them… waiting for their big break… when actually it's up to us to do the reflection, find out what we want and then go out there and make it happen. 

I think what I learned from Lori is that just like life itself, creativity is a bit like a rollercoaster ride -  we get inspired, we get to work on it, we find out we don’t like it, we rework it, we like it, we make a change, we think we’ve ruined it then an unexpected moment happens and leads us to something we fall in love with and for all of it -  we're just along for the ride. 

I pulled the word trust for today’s episode, so I will leave you with this:  What would be available today if you trusted the creativity inside you, and let yourself be taken for the ride of your life. 

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Lori Siebert: website | instagram | https://www.facebook.com/lorisiebertstudio

]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Lori Siebert is an artist, designer, teacher & businesswoman. She has worked with clients like Universal Studios and licensed her work for products that are used around the world and now is featured on BloomTV. She runs art retreats and you can often find her running super fun art challenges on Instagram. Today she sat down with me to share how after some difficult life events caused her to disconnect from her creativity, she was able to find her way back to it, what she did when her company grew into something she no longer enjoyed, and towards the end of the show, she shares the number one important thing she thinks we can do to cultivate our own creativity. Lori is so sweet and genuine and candid I really enjoyed talking with her. 

A lot goes into producing Creative Genius - even a small contribution from you will have a direct impact on whether I am able to continue to bring you these conversations. I create a bunch of bonuses to thank my supporters, early access to episodes, behind-the-scenes content, even original art sent to your door, these are extras I think you won't want to miss. Head over to ​patreon.com/creativegeniuspodcast to find out more

And you can always consider buying some of my artwork as a way to show your support - from Gratitude Birds and other paintings, to my Handmade Nature Inspired jewelry Morning Moon- everything I make including this podcast is intended to ignite joy. Please keep my work in mind next time you need a gift for yourself or someone you love. Thank you

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Lori and if you do, please make today the day you leave a review for the show -  in under 30 seconds you can do so much: from helping others discover the show, to bringing me tears of absolute joy. Head over to Apple Podcasts for that. 

Lori is really good at knowing when to and being willing to reach out for help. Whether she was navigating the isolated darkness of depression & anxiety and needed friends to remind her of the JOY inside her, or when she has found herself in the uncertain terrain of uncharted territory of a new skill - Lori has allowed herself to reach out for support - been willing to receive others guidance and allowed herself to be open to learning and being influenced -  or collaborating with others around her. She has made a habit for herself of reaching out to people and allow them to influence her when she has been on unsteady ground. 

Her ability to do this has pulled her out of depression, allowed her to redirect the course of her business when it was causing her burnout and has allowed her to step into new realms of her creative offering that she may not have otherwise ventured into on her own. 

After her brush with burnout when her company had grown without conscious intentions from her about what she wanted it to be, Lori has learned to be really good at self-referencing and asking herself if the things she is embarking upon are actually what she wants. This has helped her build a business that meets her creative needs AND falls within who she is as a person and what she wants. 

I was touched by Lori's willingness to be so open with us about how she struggled when she lost her parents, losing herself for a time to the grief of it and then later not wanting to be a Debbie Downer and keeping it to herself. 

Finally, she realized that she not only needed to give herself Grace to go through that and not put pressure on herself to be somewhere that she wasn't, she also learned the importance of reaching out to her people. Ultimately it was in feeling all her feelings and reaching out to her people that she was able to lift herself back up again. 

I was really glad she shared what she did about how her life went off the rails when her company grew to a size that overwhelmed her and I loved her clarity that it was because had been making decisions based on what she thought she SHOULD be doing - rather than by what her creative heart actually wanted. 

Realizing that what you thought was your dream isn't actually working for you and stepping back from it can be terrifying, it requires bravery and is often the only way to find the life of your dreams.  

And I think she is right that so many people seem to be unconsciously waiting for their dreams to come and find them… waiting for their big break… when actually it's up to us to do the reflection, find out what we want and then go out there and make it happen. 

I think what I learned from Lori is that just like life itself, creativity is a bit like a rollercoaster ride -  we get inspired, we get to work on it, we find out we don’t like it, we rework it, we like it, we make a change, we think we’ve ruined it then an unexpected moment happens and leads us to something we fall in love with and for all of it -  we're just along for the ride. 

I pulled the word trust for today’s episode, so I will leave you with this:  What would be available today if you trusted the creativity inside you, and let yourself be taken for the ride of your life. 

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Lori Siebert: website | instagram | https://www.facebook.com/lorisiebertstudio

]]> 15 - Lori Siebert: Practice, Practice, Practice: Mastery in Creativity Kate Shepherd 00:58:30 Lori Siebert is an artist, designer, teacher & businesswoman. She has worked with clients like Universal Studios and licensed her work for products that are used around the world and now is featured on BloomTV. She runs art retreats and you can often find her running super fun art challenges on Instagram. Today she sat down with me to share how after some difficult life events caused her to disconnect from her creativity, she was able to find her way back to it, what she did when her company grew into something she no longer enjoyed, and towards the end of the show, she shares the number one important thing she thinks we can do to cultivate our own creativity. Lori is so sweet and genuine and candid I really enjoyed talking with her. Lori Siebert is an artist, designer, teacher & businesswoman. She has worked with clients like Universal Studios and licensed her work for products that are used around the world and now is featured on BloomTV. She runs art retreats and you can often find her running super fun art challenges on Instagram. Today she sat down with me to share how after some difficult life events caused her to disconnect from her creativity, she was able to find her way back to it, what she did when her company grew into something she no longer enjoyed, and towards the end of the show, she shares the number one important thing she thinks we can do to cultivate our own creativity. Lori is so sweet and genuine and candid I really enjoyed talking with her. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 15 e1756fe8-4494-4864-90fb-2afc646a61ec 14 - Cat Rains: The Importance of PLAY in Creativity Despite being known as the non-artistic one in her family, Cat Rains would go on to become a professional artist not once but twice in her life, after a series of unfortunate life events derailed her art career the first time. 

As you’ll hear, Cat had a chaotic & traumatic childhood. Rather than letting herself be a victim of it though, she chose to lean into her experiences and use them to make herself strong and resilient. Her dedication to her own self-awareness and mental health is inspiring. 

Cat is a mindset master. There have been so many times in her life that things have gotten really, really hard. And she has consistently found ways to love and appreciate every situation she has found herself in. This living gratitude has ushered her through the creative droughts and the difficult times in her life. 

So much of life seems to boil down to the decision that we get to make in each moment. How are we going to look at things? What lessons and gifts are we going to take from our circumstances - even the painful ones?  How can we take what is in front of us in each moment and make it into the best version that we can?  

I love how Cat believes that the universe is rigged in her favor -  that difficult situations are simply guideposts nudging her in a different direction, and that instead of resisting difficulty she remembers her mantra “this moment is my destiny” and opens her arms to it to find out what it has to teach her. 

Cultivating a sense of PLAY has been pivotal for the success Cat has created for herself in everything from manifesting her dream job to creating artwork that flies out of her studio into collectors hands. 

I hope you hear something in this episode that moves you. Please leave a review for the show in Apple Podcasts!

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

Cat Rains Website | Facebook | Instagram

Kate Shepherd Website | Facebook | Instagram

]]> Fri, 4 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Despite being known as the non-artistic one in her family, Cat Rains would go on to become a professional artist not once but twice in her life, after a series of unfortunate life events derailed her art career the first time. 

As you’ll hear, Cat had a chaotic & traumatic childhood. Rather than letting herself be a victim of it though, she chose to lean into her experiences and use them to make herself strong and resilient. Her dedication to her own self-awareness and mental health is inspiring. 

Cat is a mindset master. There have been so many times in her life that things have gotten really, really hard. And she has consistently found ways to love and appreciate every situation she has found herself in. This living gratitude has ushered her through the creative droughts and the difficult times in her life. 

So much of life seems to boil down to the decision that we get to make in each moment. How are we going to look at things? What lessons and gifts are we going to take from our circumstances - even the painful ones?  How can we take what is in front of us in each moment and make it into the best version that we can?  

I love how Cat believes that the universe is rigged in her favor -  that difficult situations are simply guideposts nudging her in a different direction, and that instead of resisting difficulty she remembers her mantra “this moment is my destiny” and opens her arms to it to find out what it has to teach her. 

Cultivating a sense of PLAY has been pivotal for the success Cat has created for herself in everything from manifesting her dream job to creating artwork that flies out of her studio into collectors hands. 

I hope you hear something in this episode that moves you. Please leave a review for the show in Apple Podcasts!

Please share the show with a friend and if you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

Cat Rains Website | Facebook | Instagram

Kate Shepherd Website | Facebook | Instagram

]]> 14 - Cat Rains: The Importance of PLAY in Creativity Kate Shepherd 01:04:03 Cat is a mindset master. There have been so many times in her life that things have gotten really, really hard. And she has consistently found ways to love and appreciate every situation she has found herself in. This living gratitude has ushered her through the creative droughts and the difficult times in her life. Cat is a mindset master. There have been so many times in her life that things have gotten really, really hard. And she has consistently found ways to love and appreciate every situation she has found herself in. This living gratitude has ushered her through the creative droughts and the difficult times in her life. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 14 4d577be2-9510-4298-80f5-f6a45744ffd0 13 - Emily Jeffords: Creativity: Do it for the Process There are so many things to love about Emily Jeffords, not least of which is how she tried to start off this episode by asking me the questions. I loved it. 

Emily is one of the most gently confident people I have ever met. She's poised, thoughtful &  generous. And her clarity - Emily is SO clear.  Throughout the episode, she gives us examples of how clarity has been one of the most important elements in the foundations of everything she's created. And she has created a lot. 

She has established herself as a leader in the art community, forged partnerships with some huge brands like Anthropologie and Design Sponge, and together with her team she now serves over 2,000 students through  Making Art Work her 12-week art business course. 

I really appreciate Emily’s clarity of who she is and what she wants, what works for her, what her worth is, and, perhaps most importantly, what makes her happy. There she was a classically trained violinist who was about to embark on a whole career in performance music (imagine how many hours and what an investment of time and money both she and her family made to get to that point) but when she realized she didn't enjoy it - she simply stopped doing it. 

I was fascinated to learn about the HUGE career Emily almost had and I was so proud of her retroactively for deciding NOT to. 

Emily was able to create so much abundance and freedom as an artist because she allowed herself to have a big beautiful vision and did not let herself be swayed by the limiting beliefs of those around her. 

When we allow ourselves to listen to the things we have been curious about and follow those little nudges, a path can begin to emerge, and when we pair that with giving ourselves permission to expand onto this path bit by bit making sure to celebrate every single little win along the way, then we are able to grow a sustainable creative practice. 

Emily Jeffords is funny and kind and all-around lovely, I think you are going to fall in love with her. I hope you enjoy this episode. 

I hope you hear something in this episode that moves you. And if there is please share it with a friend and then with us in the reviews section of Apple Podcasts. 

If you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

Emily Jeffords Website | Facebook | Instagram

Kate Shepherd Website | Facebook | Instagram

]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius There are so many things to love about Emily Jeffords, not least of which is how she tried to start off this episode by asking me the questions. I loved it. 

Emily is one of the most gently confident people I have ever met. She's poised, thoughtful &  generous. And her clarity - Emily is SO clear.  Throughout the episode, she gives us examples of how clarity has been one of the most important elements in the foundations of everything she's created. And she has created a lot. 

She has established herself as a leader in the art community, forged partnerships with some huge brands like Anthropologie and Design Sponge, and together with her team she now serves over 2,000 students through  Making Art Work her 12-week art business course. 

I really appreciate Emily’s clarity of who she is and what she wants, what works for her, what her worth is, and, perhaps most importantly, what makes her happy. There she was a classically trained violinist who was about to embark on a whole career in performance music (imagine how many hours and what an investment of time and money both she and her family made to get to that point) but when she realized she didn't enjoy it - she simply stopped doing it. 

I was fascinated to learn about the HUGE career Emily almost had and I was so proud of her retroactively for deciding NOT to. 

Emily was able to create so much abundance and freedom as an artist because she allowed herself to have a big beautiful vision and did not let herself be swayed by the limiting beliefs of those around her. 

When we allow ourselves to listen to the things we have been curious about and follow those little nudges, a path can begin to emerge, and when we pair that with giving ourselves permission to expand onto this path bit by bit making sure to celebrate every single little win along the way, then we are able to grow a sustainable creative practice. 

Emily Jeffords is funny and kind and all-around lovely, I think you are going to fall in love with her. I hope you enjoy this episode. 

I hope you hear something in this episode that moves you. And if there is please share it with a friend and then with us in the reviews section of Apple Podcasts. 

If you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our Patreon

Emily Jeffords Website | Facebook | Instagram

Kate Shepherd Website | Facebook | Instagram

]]> 13 - Emily Jeffords: Creativity: Do it for the Process Kate Shepherd 01:15:04 Emily is one of the most gently confident people I have ever met. She's poised, thoughtful &  generous. And her clarity - Emily is SO clear.  Throughout the episode, she gives us examples of how clarity has been one of the most important elements in the foundations of everything she's created. And she has created a lot. Emily is one of the most gently confident people I have ever met. She's poised, thoughtful &  generous. And her clarity - Emily is SO clear.  Throughout the episode, she gives us examples of how clarity has been one of the most important elements in the foundations of everything she's created. And she has created a lot. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 13 c5b5a437-c29e-453c-83b7-386af1519a72 12 - Sheila Darcey: Sketch by Sketch: A Creative Path to Emotional Healing and Transformation Anxiety and stress had taken over her life. At the urging of her therapist, Author Sheila Darcey turned to creativity as a way to express trapped emotions her therapist believed were at the root of her anxiety. Through daily practice of sketching, she was able to gain significant insights into the inner workings of her own subconscious and unconscious mind and ultimately free herself from the “out of control” anxiety that had been running her life. 

She shares with us the coping mechanism that she developed as a trauma response to survive a traumatic childhood and how she was able to begin to intentionally access this ability in order to support herself to heal from her past trauma, heal her entire life, and set her on a brand new path -  one that she now describes as one of true inner peace, that she never imagined was possible. 

The transformation that took place for Sheila was so profound, she found herself wondering if others knew what could be possible through sketching in this way, and she was inspired to write her book as a manual to help others experience the relief and inner peace that sketching gave her.  

She reminds us that underneath everything, we're all seeking the same Universal things Belonging. Love. Safety.  And that when we turn inward, these are the very gifts available to us.

Listen to this episode to find out what the word for today's episode was. 

To find out where you can get your copy of Sketch by Sketch, and learn more about Sheila and all her amazing work in the world head over to 

Get your copy of Sketch by Sketch

Get 10% off Four Sigmatic Products 4SIGMATIC at checkout 

Kate Shepherd: website | Instagram | Facebook

Sheila Darcey:  website | Instagram | Facebook

]]> Fri, 4 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Anxiety and stress had taken over her life. At the urging of her therapist, Author Sheila Darcey turned to creativity as a way to express trapped emotions her therapist believed were at the root of her anxiety. Through daily practice of sketching, she was able to gain significant insights into the inner workings of her own subconscious and unconscious mind and ultimately free herself from the “out of control” anxiety that had been running her life. 

She shares with us the coping mechanism that she developed as a trauma response to survive a traumatic childhood and how she was able to begin to intentionally access this ability in order to support herself to heal from her past trauma, heal her entire life, and set her on a brand new path -  one that she now describes as one of true inner peace, that she never imagined was possible. 

The transformation that took place for Sheila was so profound, she found herself wondering if others knew what could be possible through sketching in this way, and she was inspired to write her book as a manual to help others experience the relief and inner peace that sketching gave her.  

She reminds us that underneath everything, we're all seeking the same Universal things Belonging. Love. Safety.  And that when we turn inward, these are the very gifts available to us.

Listen to this episode to find out what the word for today's episode was. 

To find out where you can get your copy of Sketch by Sketch, and learn more about Sheila and all her amazing work in the world head over to 

Get your copy of Sketch by Sketch

Get 10% off Four Sigmatic Products 4SIGMATIC at checkout 

Kate Shepherd: website | Instagram | Facebook

Sheila Darcey:  website | Instagram | Facebook

]]> 12 - Sheila Darcey: Sketch by Sketch: A Creative Path to Emotional Healing and Transformation Kate Shepherd 01:12:04 Anxiety and stress had taken over her life. At the urging of her therapist, Author Sheila Darcey turned to creativity as a way to express trapped emotions her therapist believed were at the root of her anxiety. Through daily practice of sketching, she was able to gain significant insights into the inner workings of her own subconscious and unconscious mind and ultimately free herself from the “out of control” anxiety that had been running her life. Anxiety and stress had taken over her life. At the urging of her therapist, Author Sheila Darcey turned to creativity as a way to express trapped emotions her therapist believed were at the root of her anxiety. Through daily practice of sketching, she was able to gain significant insights into the inner workings of her own subconscious and unconscious mind and ultimately free herself from the “out of control” anxiety that had been running her life. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 12 7f1264b6-d3a4-4174-a317-2f50a6d6ebbc 11 - Beth Suter: Working with Moon Cycles to align with Creative Energy Artist and Moon Cycle Coach Beth Suter shares with us how reconnecting with creativity and working with Moon Cycles have been instrumental for her in healing the depression and anxiety she has lived with since college. This conversation underlines just how badly things can go when we cut ourselves off from creativity, and how we can find our way back to ourselves. 

She shares with us how she guides students through her 5 step method for aligning and harnessing the power of working with moon cycles and offers us some practical suggestions for getting started with this work. 

Beth Suter has been an artist since she was a little girl. Believing that she needed to be in a stable job she veered away from her deep connection with creativity to focus on a career in teaching. This disconnection from the thing she loved the most, as she bravely shares with us, led to a long and dark time of depression and anxiety for her. 

Beth shares with us how she was eventually able to reconnect with creativity, and now runs her own art-based business selling her (beautiful) work including her much sought after and very beautiful moon cycle calendar. 

This was a conversation I was very excited to have. Beth is a gentle, generous, thoughtful, tender-hearted soul. I was introduced to her by Pamela Bates who you might remember from episode 7 which was a powerhouse episode if you haven't listened to that yet, be sure not to miss that one. 

We discuss learning to follow our intuition, the magic of working with the Moon Cycles, and how they have built-in times of rest for us to relax into.

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Beth Suter:  website | Instagram | Facebook

  

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Artist and Moon Cycle Coach Beth Suter shares with us how reconnecting with creativity and working with Moon Cycles have been instrumental for her in healing the depression and anxiety she has lived with since college. This conversation underlines just how badly things can go when we cut ourselves off from creativity, and how we can find our way back to ourselves. 

She shares with us how she guides students through her 5 step method for aligning and harnessing the power of working with moon cycles and offers us some practical suggestions for getting started with this work. 

Beth Suter has been an artist since she was a little girl. Believing that she needed to be in a stable job she veered away from her deep connection with creativity to focus on a career in teaching. This disconnection from the thing she loved the most, as she bravely shares with us, led to a long and dark time of depression and anxiety for her. 

Beth shares with us how she was eventually able to reconnect with creativity, and now runs her own art-based business selling her (beautiful) work including her much sought after and very beautiful moon cycle calendar. 

This was a conversation I was very excited to have. Beth is a gentle, generous, thoughtful, tender-hearted soul. I was introduced to her by Pamela Bates who you might remember from episode 7 which was a powerhouse episode if you haven't listened to that yet, be sure not to miss that one. 

We discuss learning to follow our intuition, the magic of working with the Moon Cycles, and how they have built-in times of rest for us to relax into.

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Beth Suter:  website | Instagram | Facebook

  

]]> 11 - Beth Suter: Working with Moon Cycles to align with Creative Energy Kate Shepherd 01:04:24 Artist and Moon Cycle Coach Beth Suter shares with us how reconnecting with creativity and working with Moon Cycles have been instrumental for her in healing the depression and anxiety she has lived with since college. This conversation underlines just how badly things can go when we cut ourselves off from creativity, and how we can find our way back to ourselves. Artist and Moon Cycle Coach Beth Suter shares with us how reconnecting with creativity and working with Moon Cycles have been instrumental for her in healing the depression and anxiety she has lived with since college. This conversation underlines just how badly things can go when we cut ourselves off from creativity, and how we can find our way back to ourselves. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 11 72dcbf9d-7801-494e-ae76-d23e61bc04dc 10 - Jules Ostara: Born to Bloom Bright - An Invitation to explore & discover the wisdom & wonder within you In this episode, we discuss the importance of playfulness, discernment & collaboration inside creativity, how we are all worthy of blooming creatively, and why we do not need to fear collaboration when it comes to creativity. 

Artist and two-time author Jules Ostara grew up on what she calls a “hippie farm in West Virginia” and still ended up becoming a (self-proclaimed) “recovering valedictorian” she shares her thoughts on how widespread the temptations to seek external validation and become overly self-critical are when these start to creep into our lives, and the transformations that took place for her as she journeyed away from a path of seeking external validation, to looking inside for direction and guidance for her life. 

We talk about what she had to let go of to reconnect with her inner artist.  What happened when she started creating art for herself and her kids she was not worried about being good… and the process of turning creating art into play. 

She shares how reconnecting with creativity as she grieved the loss of her mother was a powerful lifeline that opened her back up to the touch, intuition, joy, creativity, she had become disconnected from, and how when she had kids of her own, she learned to mother herself in the process as she saw what she wanted for them she began to give it to herself. Self love. Worthiness. Knowing we are worth being here. 

At one point, she shares an incredible insight (that caused a deep shift in me) about how creativity is like scattering the seeds that you won’t want to miss. 

This is a beautiful, curious, conversation.  May it spark you knowing that it is more than ok for you to playfully, joyfully scatter the seeds of your creativity not worrying if they all take, AND that you are absolutely, innately worthy of blooming creatively. 

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Jules Ostara website | Instagram | Facebook  

]]> Fri, 7 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode, we discuss the importance of playfulness, discernment & collaboration inside creativity, how we are all worthy of blooming creatively, and why we do not need to fear collaboration when it comes to creativity. 

Artist and two-time author Jules Ostara grew up on what she calls a “hippie farm in West Virginia” and still ended up becoming a (self-proclaimed) “recovering valedictorian” she shares her thoughts on how widespread the temptations to seek external validation and become overly self-critical are when these start to creep into our lives, and the transformations that took place for her as she journeyed away from a path of seeking external validation, to looking inside for direction and guidance for her life. 

We talk about what she had to let go of to reconnect with her inner artist.  What happened when she started creating art for herself and her kids she was not worried about being good… and the process of turning creating art into play. 

She shares how reconnecting with creativity as she grieved the loss of her mother was a powerful lifeline that opened her back up to the touch, intuition, joy, creativity, she had become disconnected from, and how when she had kids of her own, she learned to mother herself in the process as she saw what she wanted for them she began to give it to herself. Self love. Worthiness. Knowing we are worth being here. 

At one point, she shares an incredible insight (that caused a deep shift in me) about how creativity is like scattering the seeds that you won’t want to miss. 

This is a beautiful, curious, conversation.  May it spark you knowing that it is more than ok for you to playfully, joyfully scatter the seeds of your creativity not worrying if they all take, AND that you are absolutely, innately worthy of blooming creatively. 

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Jules Ostara website | Instagram | Facebook  

]]> 10 - Jules Ostara: Born to Bloom Bright - An Invitation to explore & discover the wisdom & wonder within you Kate Shepherd 01:12:40 Artist and two-time author Jules Ostara grew up on what she calls a “hippie farm in West Virginia” and still ended up becoming a (self-proclaimed) “recovering valedictorian” she shares her thoughts on how widespread the temptations to seek external validation and become overly self-critical are when these start to creep into our lives, and the transformations that took place for her as she journeyed away from a path of seeking external validation, to looking inside for direction and guidance for her life. Artist and two-time author Jules Ostara grew up on what she calls a “hippie farm in West Virginia” and still ended up becoming a (self-proclaimed) “recovering valedictorian” she shares her thoughts on how widespread the temptations to seek external validation and become overly self-critical are when these start to creep into our lives, and the transformations that took place for her as she journeyed away from a path of seeking external validation, to looking inside for direction and guidance for her life. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 10 5771794c-82d6-4d09-a7cf-f30e7a9d40e9 09 - Sarah Dalesandro: Art Therapy, Creative Expression & The Inner Child - Healing Trauma & PTSD This episode feels important with a capital I. I sit down with Sarah Dalesandro, an artist who has been painting for over 20 years with a background in graphic design and art therapy. And it is the art therapy that I really wanted to dig into with her in this episode. 

I'd heard about art therapy over the years, I had even gone to a few sessions myself, but I hadn’t understood the mechanism of it, the why or how art therapy works and can heal past trauma.  Sarah explains what's actually going on with the left brain and the right brain in trauma experiences, and how creating art can support us to access, reconcile and ultimately resolve past traumas in ways that are sometimes limited by talk therapy alone. 

Her explanation of left brain-right brain relationship and how art can help us process things that are keeping us stuck made so much sense to me, she explains in a way that nobody has ever explained it to me before and I found myself wanting to jump into my studio to start to explore the possibilities of communicating with my own subconscious through art. 

Her insight about the importance of UGLY art was a significant perspective shift for me. Have a listen and see if it is the same for you. 

Sarah shows up fully for us in this episode today, she is brave and raw and open. I marveled at the thing inside her that from a very young age never gave up on herself and kept beckoning her back to Art as a way to process some of the terrible things she’d been through.  And it dawned on me that we all have this presence within us. May her sharing her story remind us of this part of ourselves.  

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Sarah Dalesandro: https://sarahdalesandro.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahdalesandro

]]> Fri, 24 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius This episode feels important with a capital I. I sit down with Sarah Dalesandro, an artist who has been painting for over 20 years with a background in graphic design and art therapy. And it is the art therapy that I really wanted to dig into with her in this episode. 

I'd heard about art therapy over the years, I had even gone to a few sessions myself, but I hadn’t understood the mechanism of it, the why or how art therapy works and can heal past trauma.  Sarah explains what's actually going on with the left brain and the right brain in trauma experiences, and how creating art can support us to access, reconcile and ultimately resolve past traumas in ways that are sometimes limited by talk therapy alone. 

Her explanation of left brain-right brain relationship and how art can help us process things that are keeping us stuck made so much sense to me, she explains in a way that nobody has ever explained it to me before and I found myself wanting to jump into my studio to start to explore the possibilities of communicating with my own subconscious through art. 

Her insight about the importance of UGLY art was a significant perspective shift for me. Have a listen and see if it is the same for you. 

Sarah shows up fully for us in this episode today, she is brave and raw and open. I marveled at the thing inside her that from a very young age never gave up on herself and kept beckoning her back to Art as a way to process some of the terrible things she’d been through.  And it dawned on me that we all have this presence within us. May her sharing her story remind us of this part of ourselves.  

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Sarah Dalesandro: https://sarahdalesandro.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahdalesandro

]]> 09 - Sarah Dalesandro: Art Therapy, Creative Expression & The Inner Child - Healing Trauma & PTSD Kate Shepherd 01:11:57 This episode feels important with a capital I. I sit down with Sarah Dalesandro, an artist who has been painting for over 20 years with a background in graphic design and art therapy. And it is the art therapy that I really wanted to dig into with her in this episode. This episode feels important with a capital I. I sit down with Sarah Dalesandro, an artist who has been painting for over 20 years with a background in graphic design and art therapy. And it is the art therapy that I really wanted to dig into with her in this episode. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 9 bac5b162-ff89-4a61-8c23-13971f19dd86 08 - Andrea Garvey: Tuning into Creative Nudges In this episode we sit down with California artist Andrea Garvey. A beautiful, joyful, effervescent soul who’s positivity is not only contagious, but is completely infused in every single piece of her heart-stoppingly beautiful work. Hers is the kind of art that makes your soul smile. 

In this episode she shares the incredible story of the painting that came to her in a life-changing dream, after the passing of her beloved mother in law. How that painting helped her through her grieving process and would go on to lead her on a completely unexpected journey leaving a busy, hectic career in Corporate America behind to become a full-time artist with a thriving career. 

Andrea reminds us that there is a mysterious, dormant, unseen energy that lives inside all of us waiting for the perfect, pivotal moments to present itself. And that meeting these moments with curiosity is how we can step onto the paths of our destiny. 

And she wants us to know that when we get creative nudges or universal whispers as she calls them - no matter how big or small, our job is to do whatever it takes to listen, stay open and follow them. Once we start to make space for the nudges to come, it becomes easier to recognize the next one and the next one. 

She talks about the life changing power of creating rituals for ourselves like journaling, meditation, gratitude, quiet time and slowing down. I thought it was worth underlining that many answers to questions Andrea has had, have come to her when she has asked a question out loud and then left some space for the answer to come. 

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Andrea Garvey: website | instagram | facebook

]]> Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In this episode we sit down with California artist Andrea Garvey. A beautiful, joyful, effervescent soul who’s positivity is not only contagious, but is completely infused in every single piece of her heart-stoppingly beautiful work. Hers is the kind of art that makes your soul smile. 

In this episode she shares the incredible story of the painting that came to her in a life-changing dream, after the passing of her beloved mother in law. How that painting helped her through her grieving process and would go on to lead her on a completely unexpected journey leaving a busy, hectic career in Corporate America behind to become a full-time artist with a thriving career. 

Andrea reminds us that there is a mysterious, dormant, unseen energy that lives inside all of us waiting for the perfect, pivotal moments to present itself. And that meeting these moments with curiosity is how we can step onto the paths of our destiny. 

And she wants us to know that when we get creative nudges or universal whispers as she calls them - no matter how big or small, our job is to do whatever it takes to listen, stay open and follow them. Once we start to make space for the nudges to come, it becomes easier to recognize the next one and the next one. 

She talks about the life changing power of creating rituals for ourselves like journaling, meditation, gratitude, quiet time and slowing down. I thought it was worth underlining that many answers to questions Andrea has had, have come to her when she has asked a question out loud and then left some space for the answer to come. 

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]]> 08 - Andrea Garvey: Tuning into Creative Nudges Kate Shepherd 01:11:23 In this episode we sit down with California artist Andrea Garvey. A beautiful, joyful, effervescent soul who’s positivity is not only contagious, but is completely infused in every single piece of her heart-stoppingly beautiful work. Hers is the kind of art that makes your soul smile. In this episode we sit down with California artist Andrea Garvey. A beautiful, joyful, effervescent soul who’s positivity is not only contagious, but is completely infused in every single piece of her heart-stoppingly beautiful work. Hers is the kind of art that makes your soul smile. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 8 1136d833-e139-414c-9d3b-703a80fd8a48 07 - Pamela Bates: The Importance of Radical Rest within the Creative Process “If you don’t believe in yourself, prove yourself wrong”  - Pamela Bates

After 23 years of her creativity getting lost in client expectations working in PR and doing too much to take care of others and not enough to take care of herself in her personal life, Pamela found herself utterly burned out. That is when her sister took her on a restorative weekend trip to Boston where the two of them visited the Gardiner Museum. Pamela shares the story of how life dramatically grabbed her attention with an electrifying, life-changing experience that she says was the beginning of her now flourishing career as a painter. 

Pamela shares the importance of tuning into and remaining open to the quiet voice deep inside as it has all the information we need to find our own callings. And how crucial rest and quiet are for supporting our ability to tune in. We are trained to go go go. We need to retrain ourselves to be quiet. She shares her theories about Radical Rest. 

Humans hold themselves back on this quest for perfection, which is utterly pointless and unattainable. The magic resides in letting go. When we hold something too dear, it tends to get in the way. Listen to her terrifying advice on what we should practice in our art to help us really learn about the magic of letting go. Don't let anything be too precious or it will jam you up. 

Many artists are bent on “finding their voice” Pamela urges us to stop trying so hard to find it, and instead become curious about what is already there waiting for you to stop being in charge. What you’ll find, she says, is that you already have the special magic thing you are looking for, it is you. 

The only way to access that deep well of creativity is to paint, paint, paint. Daily practice is more important than anything else you can do: the act of painting will connect you to the thing you are looking for. There is no other way to find that than to just do it. 

Trust yourself. Focus on the need to create. Stop looking outside for validation. The desire to create is itself, the map. 

You have to be working for the magic to happen, so get busy. 

The painting that jolted the painter in Pamela to wake up El Jaleo - by John Singer Sargent 1882

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]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius “If you don’t believe in yourself, prove yourself wrong”  - Pamela Bates

After 23 years of her creativity getting lost in client expectations working in PR and doing too much to take care of others and not enough to take care of herself in her personal life, Pamela found herself utterly burned out. That is when her sister took her on a restorative weekend trip to Boston where the two of them visited the Gardiner Museum. Pamela shares the story of how life dramatically grabbed her attention with an electrifying, life-changing experience that she says was the beginning of her now flourishing career as a painter. 

Pamela shares the importance of tuning into and remaining open to the quiet voice deep inside as it has all the information we need to find our own callings. And how crucial rest and quiet are for supporting our ability to tune in. We are trained to go go go. We need to retrain ourselves to be quiet. She shares her theories about Radical Rest. 

Humans hold themselves back on this quest for perfection, which is utterly pointless and unattainable. The magic resides in letting go. When we hold something too dear, it tends to get in the way. Listen to her terrifying advice on what we should practice in our art to help us really learn about the magic of letting go. Don't let anything be too precious or it will jam you up. 

Many artists are bent on “finding their voice” Pamela urges us to stop trying so hard to find it, and instead become curious about what is already there waiting for you to stop being in charge. What you’ll find, she says, is that you already have the special magic thing you are looking for, it is you. 

The only way to access that deep well of creativity is to paint, paint, paint. Daily practice is more important than anything else you can do: the act of painting will connect you to the thing you are looking for. There is no other way to find that than to just do it. 

Trust yourself. Focus on the need to create. Stop looking outside for validation. The desire to create is itself, the map. 

You have to be working for the magic to happen, so get busy. 

The painting that jolted the painter in Pamela to wake up El Jaleo - by John Singer Sargent 1882

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Pamela Bates: website| instagram| facebook

]]> 07 - Pamela Bates: The Importance of Radical Rest within the Creative Process Kate Shepherd 01:13:17 Pamela shares the importance of tuning into and remaining open to the quiet voice deep inside as it has all the information we need to find our own callings. And how crucial rest and quiet are for supporting our ability to tune in. We are trained to go go go. We need to retrain ourselves to be quiet. She shares her theories about Radical Rest. Pamela shares the importance of tuning into and remaining open to the quiet voice deep inside as it has all the information we need to find our own callings. And how crucial rest and quiet are for supporting our ability to tune in. We are trained to go go go. We need to retrain ourselves to be quiet. She shares her theories about Radical Rest. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 7 403166da-f1d3-452c-a4b4-fdf291b304c3 06 - Jane Dunnewold: Creative Strength Training (Part 2) “Accept and love yourself, it’s the start of everything good”   

Jane believes that “One way or another, every single decision we make has the opportunity to be driven by the creative impulse” and she reminds us that we all came into this life with curiosity and creativity and if we feel we have lost connection with it, we can certainly find it again. Her work with her Creative Strength Training Book, and online community are dedicated to exactly this. 

When we practice loving-kindness toward ourselves and others, we can evolve to a place where we don’t take everything so personally and can start to access some of the gifts that the difficult situations in our lives are trying to give us. 

“You are perfect the way you are AND you could use a little improvement” Suzuki Roshi

It is important to cultivate noble friends, ones who won’t just tell us what we want to hear. 

In this episode, Jane shares her method for finding out what you truly value so you can come into alignment with what your soul wants to be doing and make your own roadmap for your life (not follow someone else's roadmap for you). 

We discuss the importance of getting in touch with your dreams and then actively looking for ways to bring them to life. Your big dreams are not going to happen with you sitting on your hands behind closed doors. 

Find people to share your crazy dreams with, but don’t tell everyone. Part of believing yourself into where you’re headed is having the courage to reach out to people you admire. You never know what might come of it. 

In this episode, Jane mentioned Invisible Acts of Power by Caroline Myss

Find out about Jane’s Creative Strength Training Community and her Books

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Jane Dunnewold: website| instagram| facebook

]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius “Accept and love yourself, it’s the start of everything good”   

Jane believes that “One way or another, every single decision we make has the opportunity to be driven by the creative impulse” and she reminds us that we all came into this life with curiosity and creativity and if we feel we have lost connection with it, we can certainly find it again. Her work with her Creative Strength Training Book, and online community are dedicated to exactly this. 

When we practice loving-kindness toward ourselves and others, we can evolve to a place where we don’t take everything so personally and can start to access some of the gifts that the difficult situations in our lives are trying to give us. 

“You are perfect the way you are AND you could use a little improvement” Suzuki Roshi

It is important to cultivate noble friends, ones who won’t just tell us what we want to hear. 

In this episode, Jane shares her method for finding out what you truly value so you can come into alignment with what your soul wants to be doing and make your own roadmap for your life (not follow someone else's roadmap for you). 

We discuss the importance of getting in touch with your dreams and then actively looking for ways to bring them to life. Your big dreams are not going to happen with you sitting on your hands behind closed doors. 

Find people to share your crazy dreams with, but don’t tell everyone. Part of believing yourself into where you’re headed is having the courage to reach out to people you admire. You never know what might come of it. 

In this episode, Jane mentioned Invisible Acts of Power by Caroline Myss

Find out about Jane’s Creative Strength Training Community and her Books

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Jane Dunnewold: website| instagram| facebook

]]> 06 - Jane Dunnewold: Creative Strength Training (Part 2) Kate Shepherd 00:44:13 Jane believes that “One way or another, every single decision we make has the opportunity to be driven by the creative impulse” and she reminds us that we all came into this life with curiosity and creativity and if we feel we have lost connection with it, we can certainly find it again. Her work with her Creative Strength Training Book, and online community are dedicated to exactly this. Jane believes that “One way or another, every single decision we make has the opportunity to be driven by the creative impulse” and she reminds us that we all came into this life with curiosity and creativity and if we feel we have lost connection with it, we can certainly find it again. Her work with her Creative Strength Training Book, and online community are dedicated to exactly this. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 6 7b9296a4-38e8-4c7d-8f33-f01aceedbf46 05 - Jane Dunnewold: Creative Strength Training (Part 1) "When we feel creative, we feel in charge of our lives.”   

At 22, Jane found herself in tears in the shower of her college dorm of divinity school, unfulfilled and unhappy feeling that she had to pursue other people's vision for her life. This was the beginning of her starting to realize that she could choose her own life 

Looking inwards we can find what we really want and art can help us be brave to follow those whispers. It is important to learn to trust ourselves and our gut instincts, they are rarely wrong. This is all a process and it takes time. 

Jane shares her 4 Cornerstones of Creativity, which are an incredibly elegant way of looking at what can support a flourishing creative practice. 

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]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius "When we feel creative, we feel in charge of our lives.”   

At 22, Jane found herself in tears in the shower of her college dorm of divinity school, unfulfilled and unhappy feeling that she had to pursue other people's vision for her life. This was the beginning of her starting to realize that she could choose her own life 

Looking inwards we can find what we really want and art can help us be brave to follow those whispers. It is important to learn to trust ourselves and our gut instincts, they are rarely wrong. This is all a process and it takes time. 

Jane shares her 4 Cornerstones of Creativity, which are an incredibly elegant way of looking at what can support a flourishing creative practice. 

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Jane Dunnewold: website | instagram| facebook

]]> 05 - Jane Dunnewold: Creative Strength Training (Part 1) Kate Shepherd 00:57:07 At 22, Jane found herself in tears in the shower of her college dorm of divinity school, unfulfilled and unhappy feeling that she had to pursue other people's vision for her life. This was the beginning of her starting to realize that she could choose her own life At 22, Jane found herself in tears in the shower of her college dorm of divinity school, unfulfilled and unhappy feeling that she had to pursue other people's vision for her life. This was the beginning of her starting to realize that she could choose her own life creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 5 377db03e-d97a-4340-a52c-4d18270b08a0 04 - Wendy McWilliams: Making Friends with Doubt & Uncertainty “Being good at creating art is not your gift, your LOVE of creating is.”   

When Wendy McWilliams was 49 years old, she felt like she needed a hobby. What started as a search for a simple past-time hobby, quickly evolved into her life’s passion - a thriving art career her work sought after for private collections around the globe. After working through 22 different jobs including for Calvin Klein & Revlon in Europe, she finally landed on what she was meant to do in life - painting. 

It’s hard to not be skeptical about ourselves and our abilities. Art allows us to channel a source of energy, of inspiration, and opens us to become a vehicle for creativity to create beauty through our hands. We are meant to create, to allow creativity to flow through us. Our job is to remain open and to make sure we do not believe everything we think - especially when it comes to limiting beliefs. 

“ You hate your own creations because you think they look too much like you made them. You think if you keep trying you can make your work look like some other, better person made it. But there is no level of skill where you transcend yourself. The thing you hate about your art, is the most valuable thing about it”  (paraphrased from Elicia Donze) 

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Wendy McWilliams: website | instagram | facebook

]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:30:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius “Being good at creating art is not your gift, your LOVE of creating is.”   

When Wendy McWilliams was 49 years old, she felt like she needed a hobby. What started as a search for a simple past-time hobby, quickly evolved into her life’s passion - a thriving art career her work sought after for private collections around the globe. After working through 22 different jobs including for Calvin Klein & Revlon in Europe, she finally landed on what she was meant to do in life - painting. 

It’s hard to not be skeptical about ourselves and our abilities. Art allows us to channel a source of energy, of inspiration, and opens us to become a vehicle for creativity to create beauty through our hands. We are meant to create, to allow creativity to flow through us. Our job is to remain open and to make sure we do not believe everything we think - especially when it comes to limiting beliefs. 

“ You hate your own creations because you think they look too much like you made them. You think if you keep trying you can make your work look like some other, better person made it. But there is no level of skill where you transcend yourself. The thing you hate about your art, is the most valuable thing about it”  (paraphrased from Elicia Donze) 

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Wendy McWilliams: website | instagram | facebook

]]> 04 - Wendy McWilliams: Making Friends with Doubt & Uncertainty Kate Shepherd 00:47:14 When Wendy McWilliams was 49 years old, she felt like she needed a hobby. What started as a search for a simple past-time hobby, quickly evolved into her life’s passion - a thriving art career her work sought after for private collections around the globe. After working through 22 different jobs including for Calvin Klein & Revlon in Europe, she finally landed on what she was meant to do in life - painting. When Wendy McWilliams was 49 years old, she felt like she needed a hobby. What started as a search for a simple past-time hobby, quickly evolved into her life’s passion - a thriving art career her work sought after for private collections around the globe. After working through 22 different jobs including for Calvin Klein & Revlon in Europe, she finally landed on what she was meant to do in life - painting. creative, art, creativity, professional, paint, painting, artist, abstract false full 4 9ba610db-6306-4b4b-9cbb-1a5ccd74676e 03 - Betty Franks: Becoming Creative “If more folks recognized their creativity, no matter how small they think it is, it will bring more happiness to them.” -Betty Franks

At 50, Betty Franks made a bold transition from a lifelong career in customer service management, to becoming an internationally celebrated abstract artist whose work can be found in private collections all over the world. And it all started with a wish and an intention. 

Her journey to becoming creative started when she discovered mixed media and fell in love with the medium. She then started attending art workshops which led her to become an abstract artist. 

Creativity is an expression of our truest self. If we allow ourselves to be loose and be vulnerable, to let go - we are rewarded with a deep sense of happiness and contentment. Among other wonderful insights, Betty shares the genius way she developed for getting her rational mind to be quiet so she can sneak off and play with her wild creativity. 

See images of Betty’s work along with the affirmation that changed her life at https://kateshepherdcreative.com/blogs/creative-genius-the-blog/creative-genius-podcast-episode-3-becoming-creative-with-betty-franks

The Magical Path (the book that Betty mentions that changed her life) https://marcallen.com/magicalpath/

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Betty Franks: website | instagram | youtube 

]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:20:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius “If more folks recognized their creativity, no matter how small they think it is, it will bring more happiness to them.” -Betty Franks

At 50, Betty Franks made a bold transition from a lifelong career in customer service management, to becoming an internationally celebrated abstract artist whose work can be found in private collections all over the world. And it all started with a wish and an intention. 

Her journey to becoming creative started when she discovered mixed media and fell in love with the medium. She then started attending art workshops which led her to become an abstract artist. 

Creativity is an expression of our truest self. If we allow ourselves to be loose and be vulnerable, to let go - we are rewarded with a deep sense of happiness and contentment. Among other wonderful insights, Betty shares the genius way she developed for getting her rational mind to be quiet so she can sneak off and play with her wild creativity. 

See images of Betty’s work along with the affirmation that changed her life at https://kateshepherdcreative.com/blogs/creative-genius-the-blog/creative-genius-podcast-episode-3-becoming-creative-with-betty-franks

The Magical Path (the book that Betty mentions that changed her life) https://marcallen.com/magicalpath/

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Betty Franks: website | instagram | youtube 

]]> 03 - Betty Franks: Becoming Creative Kate Shepherd 00:45:32 At 50, Betty Franks made a bold transition from a lifelong career in customer service management, to becoming an internationally celebrated abstract artist whose work can be found in private collections all over the world. And it all started with a wish and an intention. At 50, Betty Franks made a bold transition from a lifelong career in customer service management, to becoming an internationally celebrated abstract artist whose work can be found in private collections all over the world. And it all started with a wish and an intention. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, abstract art, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, abstract, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 3 dc5966bb-beeb-4f7b-a4ba-66609d7c8757 02 - Anong Beam: Creativity is an Inside Job “The rational mind is the home of bad painting.”

Anong Beam is an accomplished artist and founder of Beam Paints, truly gorgeous handmade watercolours. Her father, Carl Beam, one of her great teachers, is an award-winning artist and the first Indigenous artist to have their work purchased by the National Gallery of Canada as Contemporary Art. Anong’s work has been featured in multiple solo exhibitions and public collections throughout Canada and the world. 

The call to become creative is powerful, but can be met with all kinds of limiting beliefs in our own minds, if we let it. A powerful, ineffable force is waiting to meet us when we allow ourselves to play with the materials and create what delights our senses, sometimes, for no other purpose than to connect with the simple, beauty of colour itself. 

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Anong Beam: website | instagram

 

]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:10:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius “The rational mind is the home of bad painting.”

Anong Beam is an accomplished artist and founder of Beam Paints, truly gorgeous handmade watercolours. Her father, Carl Beam, one of her great teachers, is an award-winning artist and the first Indigenous artist to have their work purchased by the National Gallery of Canada as Contemporary Art. Anong’s work has been featured in multiple solo exhibitions and public collections throughout Canada and the world. 

The call to become creative is powerful, but can be met with all kinds of limiting beliefs in our own minds, if we let it. A powerful, ineffable force is waiting to meet us when we allow ourselves to play with the materials and create what delights our senses, sometimes, for no other purpose than to connect with the simple, beauty of colour itself. 

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Anong Beam: website | instagram

 

]]> 02 - Anong Beam: Creativity is an Inside Job Kate Shepherd 00:49:54 Anong Beam is an accomplished artist and founder of Beam Paints, truly gorgeous handmade watercolours. Her father, Carl Beam, one of her great teachers, is an award-winning artist and the first Indigenous artist to have their work purchased by the National Gallery of Canada as Contemporary Art. Anong’s work has been featured in multiple solo exhibitions and public collections throughout Canada and the world. Anong Beam is an accomplished artist and founder of Beam Paints, truly gorgeous handmade watercolours. Her father, Carl Beam, one of her great teachers, is an award-winning artist and the first Indigenous artist to have their work purchased by the National Gallery of Canada as Contemporary Art. Anong’s work has been featured in multiple solo exhibitions and public collections throughout Canada and the world. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, indigenous art, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, indigenous, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 2 3214de38-291e-49d2-b469-8e1c37766fc9 01 - Amanda Evanston: Cultivating Creativity In the first episode of Creative Genius, we sit down with Amanda Evanston to hear about her own journey of cultivating creativity. She recently launched Insider’s Studio, an online community where she teaches art classes, gives weekly talks, and stewards a supportive, nurturing community focused on painting and creativity. 

Seriously pursuing your creative passion is a big move. Often our biggest obstacle is ourselves. Our doubts, our confidence, our need for external validation, and that little voice within that might be telling us “you can’t do it” can stop us from exploring creativity. Believing in ourselves and finding a way to push past that voice and listen to the voice that’s been telling us “you can do this” instead, is critical in unlocking our creative genius. In this episode, Amanda tells us the one key thing in how she was raised that she credits with her being able to be a wildly free creative person and how even if it was missing in your childhood, it’s not too late to lock it in now to cultivate your creativity. 

“It’s important to know you have this amazing thing inside of you, and that you can shepherd it and let it grow.” 

My favourite Amanda Evanston work tends to be whatever she is working on, but if I had to pick one, you can see it here 

https://kateshepherdcreative.com/blogs/creative-genius-the-blog/creative-genius-podcast-episode-1-cultivating-creativity-with-amanda-evanston

Find out how more about how to join Amanda Evanston’s Insider’s Studio https://www.amandaevanstonlearning.com/

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Amanda Evanston: website | instagram | facebook

]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius In the first episode of Creative Genius, we sit down with Amanda Evanston to hear about her own journey of cultivating creativity. She recently launched Insider’s Studio, an online community where she teaches art classes, gives weekly talks, and stewards a supportive, nurturing community focused on painting and creativity. 

Seriously pursuing your creative passion is a big move. Often our biggest obstacle is ourselves. Our doubts, our confidence, our need for external validation, and that little voice within that might be telling us “you can’t do it” can stop us from exploring creativity. Believing in ourselves and finding a way to push past that voice and listen to the voice that’s been telling us “you can do this” instead, is critical in unlocking our creative genius. In this episode, Amanda tells us the one key thing in how she was raised that she credits with her being able to be a wildly free creative person and how even if it was missing in your childhood, it’s not too late to lock it in now to cultivate your creativity. 

“It’s important to know you have this amazing thing inside of you, and that you can shepherd it and let it grow.” 

My favourite Amanda Evanston work tends to be whatever she is working on, but if I had to pick one, you can see it here 

https://kateshepherdcreative.com/blogs/creative-genius-the-blog/creative-genius-podcast-episode-1-cultivating-creativity-with-amanda-evanston

Find out how more about how to join Amanda Evanston’s Insider’s Studio https://www.amandaevanstonlearning.com/

Kate Shepherd: website | instagram | facebook

Amanda Evanston: website | instagram | facebook

]]> 01 - Amanda Evanston: Cultivating Creativity Kate Shepherd 00:50:01 In the first episode of Creative Genius, we sit down with Amanda Evanston to hear about her own journey of cultivating creativity. She recently launched Insider’s Studio, an online community where she teaches art classes, gives weekly talks, and stewards a supportive, nurturing community focused on painting and creativity. In the first episode of Creative Genius, we sit down with Amanda Evanston to hear about her own journey of cultivating creativity. She recently launched Insider’s Studio, an online community where she teaches art classes, gives weekly talks, and stewards a supportive, nurturing community focused on painting and creativity. creative, female entrepreneurs, become more creative, become more creative, building a successful art career, personal expression, creative arts, successful female entrepreneurs, full potential, spark creativity, unleashing creativity, creative thinking, become an artist, creative people, cultivating creativity, how to become more creative false full 1 1002ddce-a04c-4d88-b2bd-95218b812cc1 The Creative Genius Introduction Coming Soon: Creative Genius - A podcast about finding & embracing true creativity through the magic of listening to your own heart

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]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:56:35 +0000 KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com (Kate Shepherd) https://kateshepherdcreative.com/creativegenius Coming Soon: Creative Genius - A podcast about finding & embracing true creativity through the magic of listening to your own heart

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]]> The Creative Genius Introduction Kate Shepherd 00:01:01 Coming Soon: Creative Genius - A podcast about finding & embracing true creativity through the magic of listening to your own heart Coming Soon: Creative Genius - A podcast about finding & embracing true creativity through the magic of listening to your own heart false trailer