Esther Maloney

This week on Creativity School, I’m talking to Esther Maloney, a multidisciplinary artist, educator and mama. She’s the creator of award winning films, an author, a visual artist, and the founding director of Illumine Media as well as a founding member of the Creative Sovereignty Lab. Esther also facilitates The Vitality Collective and Making Sessions, two 10-week, online workshops offered for those ready to make powerful shifts in their creative work.  Esther’s work is rooted in the belief that our creative life is inseparable from our spiritual life, and she shares how to begin the process of developing trust in ourselves, our creative process, and the forces larger than us. We also discuss the inner voice beckoning creative people to listen, and how we can make space to hear it even when it can seem so hard to do this. Esther also speaks on the connection between nature and our creative practice and how our menstrual cycles and our creativity are deeply intertwined.     WORK WITH ME!⚡ BOOK 1:1 COACHING  🌟 BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING   CONNECT WITH ESTHER: Instagram | The Making Sessions | The Vitality Collective CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Instagram | Facebook Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

This week on Creativity School, I’m talking to Esther Maloney, a multidisciplinary artist, educator and mama. She’s the creator of award winning films, an author, a visual artist, and the founding director of Illumine Media as well as a founding member of the Creative Sovereignty Lab. Esther also facilitates The Vitality Collective and Making Sessions, two 10-week, online workshops offered for those ready to make powerful shifts in their creative work. Esther’s work is rooted in the belief that our creative life is inseparable from our spiritual life, and she shares how to begin the process of developing trust in ourselves, our creative process, and the forces larger than us. We also discuss the inner voice beckoning creative people to listen, and how we can make space to hear it even when it can seem so hard to do this. Esther also speaks on the connection between nature and our creative practice and how our menstrual cycles and our creativity are deeply intertwined. WORK WITH ME!<a href="https://emojipedia.org/high-voltage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⚡</a> <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/hypnocoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK 1:1 COACHING</a> 🌟 <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/akashicrecords" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING</a> CONNECT WITH ESTHER: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saengdouangdara/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://carmelfutures.com/products/the-making-sessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Making Sessions</a> | <a href="https://carmelfutures.com/products/the-vitality-collective" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Vitality Collective</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Thank you so much for listening! <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 84 - Faith, Love, and Developing Trust in Ourselves in the Creative Process with Esther Maloney

Saeng Douangdara

How can you grow your visibility and impact through authentically being you and embracing all parts of yourself and the work you create? This week on Creativity School, I have an inspiring conversation with Saeng Douangdara, a popular content creator and personal chef who specializes in Lao cuisine.  Saeng shares his journey of how he was born in a refugee camp in Southeast Asia after his parents fled Laos, to eventually working as a college counselor, to now creating storytelling videos that advocate, uplift, and center Lao cuisine. With over 700K followers and millions of views on social media, his work has been featured in numerous publications such as Delish, Buzzfeed, and the New York Times. We talk about the resistance Saeng faced as his visibility and platform grew, how to be authentic as you create meaningful work, and how he protects his mental health as he creates and shares online. Saeng also lets us in on what his creative process looks like, and his best tips on how to get started on TikTok.     WORK WITH ME! ⚡ BOOK 1:1 COACHING🌟 BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING   CONNECT WITH SAENG: Instagram | YouTube | TikTok CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Instagram | Facebook Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

How can you grow your visibility and impact through authentically being you and embracing all parts of yourself and the work you create? This week on Creativity School, I have an inspiring conversation with Saeng Douangdara, a popular content creator and personal chef who specializes in Lao cuisine. Saeng shares his journey of how he was born in a refugee camp in Southeast Asia after his parents fled Laos, to eventually working as a college counselor, to now creating storytelling videos that advocate, uplift, and center Lao cuisine. With over 700K followers and millions of views on social media, his work has been featured in numerous publications such as Delish, Buzzfeed, and the New York Times. We talk about the resistance Saeng faced as his visibility and platform grew, how to be authentic as you create meaningful work, and how he protects his mental health as he creates and shares online. Saeng also lets us in on what his creative process looks like, and his best tips on how to get started on TikTok. WORK WITH ME! <a href="https://emojipedia.org/high-voltage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⚡</a> <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/hypnocoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK 1:1 COACHING</a>🌟 <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/akashicrecords" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING</a> CONNECT WITH SAENG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saengdouangdara/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4BlhDXrH5sHypBbfiO08rQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/discover/saengdouangdara" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Thank you so much for listening! <a href="subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 83 - Visibility and Impact Through Authentically Being Yourself with Saeng Douangdara

I believe there is a very strong relationship between creativity and spirituality and I’m excited to share this BONUS episode with you this week! It’s a conversation I had with my dear friend Sylvia Beatriz, an intuition coach and psychic medium. This week we chat all about how to know if you’re psychic (psst - we all are!), how to start learning this language of sensing, feeling and knowing beyond our 5 physical senses, and how our intuitive abilities can lead us to our most expansive and aligned life.     WORK WITH ME! ⚡ BOOK 1:1 COACHING🌟 BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING   CONNECT WITH SYLVIA BEATRIZ: Instagram | Website CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Instagram | Facebook Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

I believe there is a very strong relationship between creativity and spirituality and I’m excited to share this BONUS episode with you this week! It’s a conversation I had with my dear friend Sylvia Beatriz, an intuition coach and psychic medium. This week we chat all about how to know if you’re psychic (psst - we all are!), how to start learning this language of sensing, feeling and knowing beyond our 5 physical senses, and how our intuitive abilities can lead us to our most expansive and aligned life. WORK WITH ME! <a href="https://emojipedia.org/high-voltage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⚡</a> <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/hypnocoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK 1:1 COACHING</a>🌟 <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/akashicrecords" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING</a> CONNECT WITH SYLVIA BEATRIZ: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imsylviabeatriz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.sylviabeatriz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Thank you so much for listening! <a href="https://creativityschool.squarespace.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="https://creativityschool.squarespace.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

BONUS - How Do You Know if You're Psychic?

This week on Creativity School, we’re talking about triggers! While triggers are extremely uncomfortable and can leave us feeling deflated and paralyzed, they’re ACTUALLY here to pinpoint where you have stuck energy and where you have the capacity to expand into your highest self. Learn how to use the things that trigger you as a way to know exactly where your limiting beliefs are, and bring these subconscious thoughts to the surface so you can expand and grow into your fullest and most authentic, creative being.     WORK WITH ME! ⚡ BOOK 1:1 COACHING🌟 BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Instagram | Facebook Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

This week on Creativity School, we’re talking about triggers! While triggers are extremely uncomfortable and can leave us feeling deflated and paralyzed, they’re ACTUALLY here to pinpoint where you have stuck energy and where you have the capacity to expand into your highest self. Learn how to use the things that trigger you as a way to know exactly where your limiting beliefs are, and bring these subconscious thoughts to the surface so you can expand and grow into your fullest and most authentic, creative being. WORK WITH ME! <a href="https://emojipedia.org/high-voltage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⚡</a> <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/hypnocoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK 1:1 COACHING</a>🌟 <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/akashicrecords" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Thank you so much for listening! <a href="https://creativityschool.squarespace.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="https://creativityschool.squarespace.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 82 - Transform Your Triggers

I believe there is a very strong relationship between creativity and spirituality and I’m excited to share this BONUS episode with you this week! It’s a conversation I had with my dear friend Sylvia Beatriz, an intuition coach and psychic medium, all about how working with spiritual guidance changed our lives.  We talk about: -How to begin to start cultivating a relationship with our intuition. -Why it’s SO important to learn to integrate critical thinking and intuition for the world today. -The personal cost of ignoring the call to slow down and tune into what we need …and MORE. If you enjoyed this episode please let me know!   WORK WITH ME! ⚡ BOOK 1:1 COACHING🌟 BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING   CONNECT WITH SYLVIA BEATRIZ: Instagram | Website CONNECT WITH GRACE CHON: Instagram | Facebook Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

I believe there is a very strong relationship between creativity and spirituality and I’m excited to share this BONUS episode with you this week! It’s a conversation I had with my dear friend Sylvia Beatriz, an intuition coach and psychic medium, all about how working with spiritual guidance changed our lives. We talk about: -How to begin to start cultivating a relationship with our intuition. -Why it’s SO important to learn to integrate critical thinking and intuition for the world today. -The personal cost of ignoring the call to slow down and tune into what we need …and MORE. If you enjoyed this episode please let me know! WORK WITH ME! <a href="https://emojipedia.org/high-voltage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⚡</a> <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/hypnocoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK 1:1 COACHING</a>🌟 <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/akashicrecords" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING</a> CONNECT WITH SYLVIA BEATRIZ: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imsylviabeatriz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.sylviabeatriz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> CONNECT WITH GRACE CHON: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Thank you so much for listening! <a href="https://creativityschool.squarespace.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="https://creativityschool.squarespace.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

BONUS - How Working with Spiritual Guidance Changed Our Lives

Over the last 15 years of my career as a professional photographer, one of the compliments I’ve loved the most is when someone tells me they just *know* when a photo is mine.  It shows me that my work is recognizable and that I’ve been able to find my own unique voice as a creative. This week in our Cultivating Creativity Series, I’ll be sharing how to develop your own unique voice and style as a creator. Tune in for a deep dive on deconstructing the process of taking all your influences and inspirations, and turning them into something that is uniquely you (and WITHOUT copying others!)   WORK WITH ME! ⚡ 1:1 CREATIVE COACHING 🌟 AKASHIC RECORD READING   CONNECT WITH GRACE CHON: Instagram | Facebook Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

Over the last 15 years of my career as a professional photographer, one of the compliments I’ve loved the most is when someone tells me they just *know* when a photo is mine.  It shows me that my work is recognizable and that I’ve been able to find my own unique voice as a creative. This week in our Cultivating Creativity Series, I’ll be sharing how to develop your own unique voice and style as a creator. Tune in for a deep dive on deconstructing the process of taking all your influences and inspirations, and turning them into something that is uniquely you (and WITHOUT copying others!) WORK WITH ME! <a href="https://emojipedia.org/high-voltage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⚡</a> <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/hypnocoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:1 CREATIVE COACHING</a> 🌟 <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/akashicrecords" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AKASHIC RECORD READING</a> CONNECT WITH GRACE CHON: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Thank you so much for listening! <a href="https://creativityschool.squarespace.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="https://creativityschool.squarespace.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 81 - Cultivating Creativity: Finding Your Own Unique Voice and Style

Today’s episode is the first in a new series called Cultivating Creativity, where I’ll be sharing simple and practical tips on how to craft the way you think and ideate TO BE MORE CREATIVE! At the very foundation of cultivating creativity is a simple truth: know what you like and why. Tune in this week to learn about why it’s essential to:   Get really clear on what you like.   Embrace it wholeheartedly with bravado, and without shame or judgement.   Allow this connection to yourself and to your own tastes to flow into your creative work.     WORK WITH ME! ⚡ BOOK 1:1 COACHING🌟 BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Instagram | Facebook Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

Today’s episode is the first in a new series called Cultivating Creativity, where I’ll be sharing simple and practical tips on how to craft the way you think and ideate TO BE MORE CREATIVE! At the very foundation of cultivating creativity is a simple truth: know what you like and why. Tune in this week to learn about why it’s essential to: <ol> <li> Get really clear on what you like. </li> <li> Embrace it wholeheartedly with bravado, and without shame or judgement. </li> <li> Allow this connection to yourself and to your own tastes to flow into your creative work. </li> </ol> WORK WITH ME! <a href="https://emojipedia.org/high-voltage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⚡</a> <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/hypnocoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK 1:1 COACHING</a>🌟 <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/akashicrecords" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Thank you so much for listening! <a href="https://creativityschool.squarespace.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="https://creativityschool.squarespace.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 80 - Cultivating Creativity: What Do You Like?

Esther Loopstra

This week’s episode is all about HOW TO BE MORE CREATIVE! How to tap into it, how to follow the creative process, and how to feed your creative spirit by listening to your intuition. My guest today, Esther Loopstra, is a prolific artist and illustrator, specializing in food and travel, hand-lettering, and surface design. Her work has been used for print ads, editorials, books, stationery products, and textiles and her clients include Target, Frito Lay, Google, Jo Ann Fabrics, Eddie Bauer, and American Greetings. Esther’s insatiable curiosity drew her to learn as much as she could about the creative process, eventually leading her to teach people how to discover their innate creativity. She believes everyone is creative and is passionate about helping others find and express the creativity that resides inside of them. In this episode, she shares all about her insights as a creativity expert and teacher.   Mentioned in this episode:   How Esther became an illustrator, burned out, and eventually discovered her intuition   How creativity has a whole range of pathways and is something innate in all of us   Exercises to develop our intuition, trust it, and act on it   How to quiet your inner critic   Why we need to feed our creative spirit   Overcoming the fear of what people are going to think and the fear of sharing our work   Giving ourselves the freedom to make mistakes   How to find your passion using your intuition   Open mode and closed mode - the two modes we need for the creative process    The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron     WORK WITH ME! ⚡ BOOK 1:1 COACHING🌟 BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING   CONNECT WITH ESTHER: Instagram | Website | Courses   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

This week’s episode is all about HOW TO BE MORE CREATIVE! How to tap into it, how to follow the creative process, and how to feed your creative spirit by listening to your intuition. My guest today, Esther Loopstra, is a prolific artist and illustrator, specializing in food and travel, hand-lettering, and surface design. Her work has been used for print ads, editorials, books, stationery products, and textiles and her clients include Target, Frito Lay, Google, Jo Ann Fabrics, Eddie Bauer, and American Greetings. Esther’s insatiable curiosity drew her to learn as much as she could about the creative process, eventually leading her to teach people how to discover their innate creativity. She believes everyone is creative and is passionate about helping others find and express the creativity that resides inside of them. In this episode, she shares all about her insights as a creativity expert and teacher. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> How Esther became an illustrator, burned out, and eventually discovered her intuition </li> <li> How creativity has a whole range of pathways and is something innate in all of us </li> <li> Exercises to develop our intuition, trust it, and act on it </li> <li> How to quiet your inner critic </li> <li> Why we need to feed our creative spirit </li> <li> Overcoming the fear of what people are going to think and the fear of sharing our work </li> <li> Giving ourselves the freedom to make mistakes </li> <li> How to find your passion using your intuition </li> <li> Open mode and closed mode - the two modes we need for the creative process </li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Artist’s Way</a>, by Julia Cameron </li> </ul> WORK WITH ME! <a href="https://emojipedia.org/high-voltage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⚡</a> <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/hypnocoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK 1:1 COACHING</a>🌟 <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/akashicrecords" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING</a> CONNECT WITH ESTHER: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eloopstraillustration/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="http://www.estherloopstra.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.flowintoauthenticity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Courses</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Thank you so much for listening! <a href="https://creativityschool.squarespace.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="https://creativityschool.squarespace.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

BEST OF -Becoming More Creative Through Your Intuition with Esther Loopstra

Creativity is NOT math - there isn’t one defined, clear answer on what’s right or good. Everything is simply an opinion, completely subjective and in the eye of the beholder. I recently had a portfolio review and had the chance to share my latest photo series with top industry people from photo festivals and museums. This week on Creativity School, I share my top takeaways to remember when you have a disappointing response to your work. Here’s a gentle reminder: The point of creating what matters to us, isn’t so that it matters to everyone! Feeling like our work is ENOUGH is a key part of building confidence in this wildly subjective world of creativity, and I’m here to walk you through how to do it.      WORK WITH ME! ⚡ BOOK 1:1 COACHING🌟 BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

Creativity is NOT math - there isn’t one defined, clear answer on what’s right or good. Everything is simply an opinion, completely subjective and in the eye of the beholder. I recently had a portfolio review and had the chance to share my latest photo series with top industry people from photo festivals and museums. This week on Creativity School, I share my top takeaways to remember when you have a disappointing response to your work. Here’s a gentle reminder: The point of creating what matters to us, isn’t so that it matters to everyone! Feeling like our work is ENOUGH is a key part of building confidence in this wildly subjective world of creativity, and I’m here to walk you through how to do it.  WORK WITH ME! <a href="https://emojipedia.org/high-voltage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⚡</a> <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/hypnocoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK 1:1 COACHING</a>🌟 <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/akashicrecords" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Thank you so much for listening! <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 78 - The Subjectivity of Creativity - Everything is an Opinion!

Jess Keating

Here’s Part 2 of my conversation with Jess Keating, a scientist, bestselling author of 23 books, shamanic guide, and holistic money mentor. Jess bridges the gap between science and spirituality, guiding creatives and entrepreneurs to healing their deepest blocks so they share their medicine and message with the world. In the second part of our conversation, we discuss how to build a sustainable creative business through slower deeper moves, rather than the flashy stuff that sells on the internet. Jess shares the most common forms of self sabotage she sees with creatives, and how to build a business that actually feels good and is aligned with your creative spirit and soul in a way feels right for YOU.     WORK WITH ME! ⚡ BOOK 1:1 COACHING🌟 BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here   CONNECT WITH JESS KEATING: Website | Instagram

Here’s Part 2 of my conversation with Jess Keating, a scientist, bestselling author of 23 books, shamanic guide, and holistic money mentor. Jess bridges the gap between science and spirituality, guiding creatives and entrepreneurs to healing their deepest blocks so they share their medicine and message with the world. In the second part of our conversation, we discuss how to build a sustainable creative business through slower deeper moves, rather than the flashy stuff that sells on the internet. Jess shares the most common forms of self sabotage she sees with creatives, and how to build a business that actually feels good and is aligned with your creative spirit and soul in a way feels right for YOU. WORK WITH ME! <a href="https://emojipedia.org/high-voltage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⚡</a> <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/hypnocoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK 1:1 COACHING</a>🌟 <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/akashicrecords" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK AN AKASHIC RECORD READING</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Thank you so much for listening! <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> CONNECT WITH JESS KEATING: <a href="https://www.jesskeating.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesskeatingbooks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Lesson 77 - Connecting the Natural World with Our Creative Spirit with Jess Keating, Part 2

Welcome to Creativity School, the podcast all about how to tap into your creative potential and put your greatness out into the world! If you feel a calling to do something, make something, or be something more and don’t know how to start or need some motivation to keep going, this is the show for you. Each week, we’ll dive deep into conversation with bold creatives who are already out there doing amazing things, so you can learn how to do the same. I’m your host, Grace Chon, an internationally acclaimed animal photographer and author, and I believe everyone is creative! I know you can find more fulfillment and joy in life by adding your special something to the world, so let’s  get your gifts out there.

Grace’s podcast is not of the kind that some podcasters make, slanging buzz words and “juicy gems” that basically do little except make us question their intellect. Rather, she gifts us with a cast of memorable interviews, interweaved with her own courage and wisdom, that compels us to re-think, re-define, and re-tool the meaning of creativity. A must-listen that is candid, illuminating, and an insightful and essential podcast for our times.

Powerful

I love this podcast! Grace is so motivating and so open about her own creative journey. With her own story as well as those of her guests, she makes it clear that while there is no single path and no shortcut, building a creative life is truly possible when you approach it with grit and commitment.

Inspiring and enlightening

Welcome to Creativity School, the podcast all about how to tap into your creative potential and put your greatness out into the world! If you feel a calling to do something, make something, or be something more and don’t know how to start or need some motivation to keep going, this is the show for you. Each week, we’ll dive deep into conversation with bold creatives who are already out there doing amazing things, so you can learn how to do the same. I’m your host, Grace Chon, an internationally acclaimed animal photographer and author, and I believe everyone is creative! I know you can find more fulfillment and joy in life by adding your special something to the world, so let’s get your gifts out there.

Creativity School

This week’s episode is all about HOW TO BE MORE CREATIVE! How to tap into it, how to follow the creative process, and how to feed your creative spirit by listening to your intuition. This is just the first of many episodes devoted to becoming more creative, and I’m excited to bring you Esther’s take on it. My guest today, Esther Loopstra, is a prolific artist and illustrator, specializing in food and travel, hand-lettering, and surface design. Her work has been used for print ads, editorials, books, stationery products, and textiles and her clients include Target, Frito Lay, Google, Jo Ann Fabrics, Eddie Bauer, and American Greetings. Esther’s insatiable curiosity drew her to learn as much as she could about the creative process, eventually leading her to teach people how to discover their innate creativity. She believes everyone is creative and is passionate about helping others find and express the creativity that resides inside of them. In this episode, she shares all about her insights as a creativity expert and teacher.  Mentioned in this episode:   How Esther became an illustrator, burned out, and eventually discovered her intuition   How creativity has a whole range of pathways and is something innate in all of us   Exercises to develop our intuition, trust it, and act on it   How to quiet your inner critic   Why we need to feed our creative spirit   Overcoming the fear of what people are going to think and the fear of sharing our work   Giving ourselves the freedom to make mistakes   How to find your passion using your intuition   Open mode and closed mode - the two modes we need for the creative process    The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron     CONNECT WITH ESTHER: Instagram | Website | Courses An exclusive offer just for Creativity School Listeners! Get 20% off of e-courses with code: CREATIVITYSCHOOL19  Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here.

This week’s episode is all about HOW TO BE MORE CREATIVE! How to tap into it, how to follow the creative process, and how to feed your creative spirit by listening to your intuition. This is just the first of many episodes devoted to becoming more creative, and I’m excited to bring you Esther’s take on it. My guest today, Esther Loopstra, is a prolific artist and illustrator, specializing in food and travel, hand-lettering, and surface design. Her work has been used for print ads, editorials, books, stationery products, and textiles and her clients include Target, Frito Lay, Google, Jo Ann Fabrics, Eddie Bauer, and American Greetings. Esther’s insatiable curiosity drew her to learn as much as she could about the creative process, eventually leading her to teach people how to discover their innate creativity. She believes everyone is creative and is passionate about helping others find and express the creativity that resides inside of them. In this episode, she shares all about her insights as a creativity expert and teacher. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> How Esther became an illustrator, burned out, and eventually discovered her intuition </li> <li> How creativity has a whole range of pathways and is something innate in all of us </li> <li> Exercises to develop our intuition, trust it, and act on it </li> <li> How to quiet your inner critic </li> <li> Why we need to feed our creative spirit </li> <li> Overcoming the fear of what people are going to think and the fear of sharing our work </li> <li> Giving ourselves the freedom to make mistakes </li> <li> How to find your passion using your intuition </li> <li> Open mode and closed mode - the two modes we need for the creative process </li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Artist’s Way</a>, by Julia Cameron </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH ESTHER: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eloopstraillustration/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="http://www.estherloopstra.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="http://creativevoicecourse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Courses</a> An exclusive offer just for Creativity School Listeners! Get 20% off of e-courses with code: CREATIVITYSCHOOL19 Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Lesson 04 - Becoming More Creative Using Your Intuition with Esther Loopstra

Lesson 3 is all about the 4 letter F-WORD: FEAR. It's probably the first major block that's holding you back from starting what you want to start, building the thing you want to build, and leveling up to become the person you want to be. But what if we reframed our fears, and looked at it as something that's a tool and not a hindrance? In this episode, I talk about how to start taking the steps to punch fear right in the face, and move forward in actionable, bite-size baby steps toward your creative goals. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” – Oprah  Mentioned in this episode:   Take baby steps! How I built my side hustle pet photography business and quit my day job in 9 months.   There is no better time than now to start something.   Why is failure such a bad thing? (it’s not!) Reframe the way you think about failure.   Look at your fear as a mirror that is revealing your greatest block.   Organize your thoughts and get clarity with journaling, post it notes, and Google Keep.   Find an accountability partner or group. Look on Meetup, Facebook, Instagram, or join our Creativity School Facebook community.   The spiral staircase –  Karen Armstrong   Check out Marissa Peer on You Tube   4 journal prompts to work through your fear   2 visualization techniques to confront your fears head on   Visit creativityschoolpodcast.com to download the Lesson 3 Cheat Sheet here!     Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Group If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here.

Lesson 3 is all about the 4 letter F-WORD: FEAR. It's probably the first major block that's holding you back from starting what you want to start, building the thing you want to build, and leveling up to become the person you want to be. But what if we reframed our fears, and looked at it as something that's a tool and not a hindrance? In this episode, I talk about how to start taking the steps to punch fear right in the face, and move forward in actionable, bite-size baby steps toward your creative goals. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” – Oprah Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> Take baby steps! How I built my side hustle pet photography business and quit my day job in 9 months. </li> <li> There is no better time than now to start something. </li> <li> Why is failure such a bad thing? (it’s not!) Reframe the way you think about failure. </li> <li> Look at your fear as a mirror that is revealing your greatest block. </li> <li> Organize your thoughts and get clarity with journaling, post it notes, and <a href="https://www.google.com/keep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Keep</a>. </li> <li> Find an accountability partner or group. Look on Meetup, Facebook, Instagram, or join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creativity School Facebook community</a>. </li> <li> The spiral staircase – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Spiral-Staircase-Climb-Out-Darkness/dp/0385721277" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Karen Armstrong</a> </li> <li> Check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw3NyUMLh7Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marissa Peer</a> on You Tube </li> <li> 4 journal prompts to work through your fear </li> <li> 2 visualization techniques to confront your fears head on </li> <li> Visit <a href="http://creativityschoolpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativityschoolpodcast.com</a> to download the <a href="https://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/episodes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lesson 3 Cheat Sheet here!</a> </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Group</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Lesson 03 - Creativity + Fear

Brad Gantt

We know that meditation can help you reduce stress and anxiety, among many other health benefits, but can meditation actually help you become more creative? The answer is YES! And through some simple and effective techniques, it doesn’t require thought shaming and rigid postures to get there. This week on Creativity School, Brad Gantt, meditation teacher and creative director, talks to us about how meditation can help rid our internal clutter, get us into a flow state, and allow us to journey deeply into our well of untapped creativity, accessing parts of ourselves that have always been there. If you' think you can’t meditate because you’re unable to sit still and quiet your mind, or you just don’t have the time, this episode is for you. Listen to find out how meditation can be an easy way to clear out your mental junk, reduce accumulated stress, and unlock your creative potential!   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.   Mentioned in this episode:   How a panic attack led Brad to seek meditation   How meditation can help us build a resilience to stressful situations   The importance of simply being   How meditation can help us see things with complete clarity   How meditation can help the creative process and make the creative process more enjoyable   How meditation is like a treadmill for an out of shape mind and requires consistency to see the best results   Why you don’t need to spend a lot of time meditating to see the benefits of it       CONNECT WITH BRAD: Website | Instagram   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

We know that meditation can help you reduce stress and anxiety, among many other health benefits, but can meditation actually help you become more creative? The answer is YES! And through some simple and effective techniques, it doesn’t require thought shaming and rigid postures to get there. This week on Creativity School, Brad Gantt, meditation teacher and creative director, talks to us about how meditation can help rid our internal clutter, get us into a flow state, and allow us to journey deeply into our well of untapped creativity, accessing parts of ourselves that have always been there. If you' think you can’t meditate because you’re unable to sit still and quiet your mind, or you just don’t have the time, this episode is for you. Listen to find out how meditation can be an easy way to clear out your mental junk, reduce accumulated stress, and unlock your creative potential! **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> How a panic attack led Brad to seek meditation </li> <li> How meditation can help us build a resilience to stressful situations </li> <li> The importance of simply being </li> <li> How meditation can help us see things with complete clarity </li> <li> How meditation can help the creative process and make the creative process more enjoyable </li> <li> How meditation is like a treadmill for an out of shape mind and requires consistency to see the best results </li> <li> Why you don’t need to spend a lot of time meditating to see the benefits of it </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH BRAD: <a href="https://www.stillmovingmeditation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stillmoving_meditation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 39 - Unlock Your Creative Potential Through Meditation with Brad Gantt

Sylvia Ray

Are you someone who feels like you don’t know what you like or what you’re good at? Do you feel like your life is so busy with work or parenthood, that you don’t even have the time to figure it out? Trust me. We can relate. Sylvia Ray says she didn’t know what she liked or was good at throughout most of her life. After becoming a mom of 2 young boys, she started feeling antsy but completely clueless about what she wanted to do. Sylvia finally found the passion she had been looking for her entire life through filmmaking. Using what little time she had, she explored and looked for inspiration where she could, eventually teaching herself how to write, edit, produce and direct films. And in just 2 short years (without going to school!), her films have been screened coast to coast, her work has been featured on major websites like The Huffington Post, and more. In this episode she shares about her journey from feeling stuck, to working through her fears of sharing her work, to become a rising filmmaker - all while being a busy mom of 2 young boys.  Mentioned in this episode:   The steps Sylvia took to start exploring what she liked and was good at   Her first steps to learning how to become a filmmaker without going to school   What one of the best gifts about being a new creative is   How to create your work while being a stay at home mom   How to balance the struggle with parenting and working   How moms without help and a support system can start to explore their creativity   How Sylvia gets used to her work being rejected and why keeping perspective is so essential   Her advice for those who have no idea what they want to do   Her process for filmmaking and getting her work out there   How her Korean/Mexican identity influences her storytelling and work   What an executive at NBC told her that shifted her mindset   How exploring your creativity can feel like therapy (in a good way!)    The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron    Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert   William P Young on Super Soul Conversations    CONNECT WITH SYLVIA: Instagram | Website  Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here.

Are you someone who feels like you don’t know what you like or what you’re good at? Do you feel like your life is so busy with work or parenthood, that you don’t even have the time to figure it out? Trust me. We can relate. Sylvia Ray says she didn’t know what she liked or was good at throughout most of her life. After becoming a mom of 2 young boys, she started feeling antsy but completely clueless about what she wanted to do. Sylvia finally found the passion she had been looking for her entire life through filmmaking. Using what little time she had, she explored and looked for inspiration where she could, eventually teaching herself how to write, edit, produce and direct films. And in just 2 short years (without going to school!), her films have been screened coast to coast, her work has been featured on major websites like The Huffington Post, and more. In this episode she shares about her journey from feeling stuck, to working through her fears of sharing her work, to become a rising filmmaker - all while being a busy mom of 2 young boys. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> The steps Sylvia took to start exploring what she liked and was good at </li> <li> Her first steps to learning how to become a filmmaker without going to school </li> <li> What one of the best gifts about being a new creative is </li> <li> How to create your work while being a stay at home mom </li> <li> How to balance the struggle with parenting and working </li> <li> How moms without help and a support system can start to explore their creativity </li> <li> How Sylvia gets used to her work being rejected and why keeping perspective is so essential </li> <li> Her advice for those who have no idea what they want to do </li> <li> Her process for filmmaking and getting her work out there </li> <li> How her Korean/Mexican identity influences her storytelling and work </li> <li> What an executive at NBC told her that shifted her mindset </li> <li> How exploring your creativity can feel like therapy (in a good way!) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Artist’s Way</a>, by Julia Cameron </li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1548608551&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=big+magic+elizabeth+gilbert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Big Magic</a>, by Elizabeth Gilbert </li> <li><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/own/oprahs-supersoul-conversations/e/57224527?autoplay=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> William P Young</a> on Super Soul Conversations</li> </ul> CONNECT WITH SYLVIA: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sylbialin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="http://www.VKTRY.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Lesson 05 - How to Find Your Creative Passion When You’re Busy with Sylvia Ray

Laura Olsen

This week on Creativity School, I talk to Laura Olsen, a creative coach that helps people define their message and get it online using a variety of tools, including Human Design. If you’ve never heard of Human Design before, you’re about to get a crash course on how this tool gives you an overview of the mechanics of how you operate, and “is the owner’s manual that we didn’t get at birth.” By learning our Human Design type we can gain a deeper understanding of who we really are, and remove all the baggage of who the world tells us to be. As Laura says, truly compelling creativity comes from a deep place of inner knowledge. And the more we know about ourselves, the more we can create better work. Listen to learn more about your purpose and living in alignment with your Human Design! * * * WE ARE STARTING CREATIVITY SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS! Want to have a conversation with me about whatever you need help with? Have a burning question you want answered? Send me all your questions on Instagram (@thegracechon) or email me (grace @ grace chon.com)!   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.   Mentioned in this episode:   What is Human Design   The 5 Human Design Types - Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, and Reflector   How Human Design can help you uncover who you really are and how you operate in the world   Celebrities and famous figures and their Human Design Types     CONNECT WITH LAURA: Website | Instagram   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

This week on Creativity School, I talk to Laura Olsen, a creative coach that helps people define their message and get it online using a variety of tools, including Human Design. If you’ve never heard of Human Design before, you’re about to get a crash course on how this tool gives you an overview of the mechanics of how you operate, and “is the owner’s manual that we didn’t get at birth.” By learning our Human Design type we can gain a deeper understanding of who we really are, and remove all the baggage of who the world tells us to be. As Laura says, truly compelling creativity comes from a deep place of inner knowledge. And the more we know about ourselves, the more we can create better work. Listen to learn more about your purpose and living in alignment with your Human Design! * * * WE ARE STARTING CREATIVITY SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS! Want to have a conversation with me about whatever you need help with? Have a burning question you want answered? Send me all your questions on Instagram (@thegracechon) or email me (grace @ grace <a href="http://chon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chon.com</a>)! **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> What is Human Design </li> <li> The 5 Human Design Types - Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, and Reflector </li> <li> How Human Design can help you uncover who you really are and how you operate in the world </li> <li> Celebrities and famous figures and their Human Design Types </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH LAURA: <a href="https://www.lauraolsen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/curativity.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 33 - Discover Your Unique Purpose using Human Design with Laura Olsen

Jake Kahana

Do you have a creative project you really want to work on, but put it off because you just don’t have the time for it? Then today’s episode is just for you! My guest Jake Kahana says nobody taught us how to work, and he wants to change that.   Jake is an artist and teacher helping people thrive in a world overrun with distractions by leading them in unlearning bad habits and replacing them with new, better ones.  He’s also the king of side projects and the co-founder of Caveday, a company dedicated to teaching people how to maximize their productivity. Fast Company even referred to Jake and his co-founders as “Procrastination Nannies.” But it’s not just about doing more work in less time– Jake says it’s about improving the quality of your life by improving the quality of your work. This conversation completely changed the way I work. In fact, I edited this episode more efficiently than ever before, thanks to all the juicy, research backed techniques Jake shares with us. In this episode, Jake shows us how to unlearn the bad habits we’re all used to, and how to recreate our own mini Caveday at home. As someone who is highly creative with multiple side projects, he also shares some great insights about how to be more creative.   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.   Mentioned in this episode:  How nobody has ever taught us how to work, and why we need to be taught how to work with structure and research based techniques  How to structure your work so you can get into flow    The right kind of break to take so you can go back to work more energized (and it’s not checking emails and social media!)   Why multitasking actually makes your work quality worse  The ONE THING you can take away from this interview to do better work (and it improves your IQ!)  Jake’s advice on how to work at a demanding day job and still have time for your side projects   Why every creative outlet doesn’t need to be a business idea     Resources:    Attention residue: Why focusing on multiple tasks can kill your work performance   Gretchen Rubin’s The Four Tendencies   Elizabeth Gilbert on distinguishing between hobbies, jobs, careers, and a vocation    Glennon Doyle - Don’t Carpe Diem    Fast Company - Procrastination Nannies are Now a Thing     CONNECT WITH JAKE: Website | Caveday | Instagram   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

Do you have a creative project you really want to work on, but put it off because you just don’t have the time for it? Then today’s episode is just for you! My guest Jake Kahana says nobody taught us how to work, and he wants to change that.   Jake is an artist and teacher helping people thrive in a world overrun with distractions by leading them in unlearning bad habits and replacing them with new, better ones.  He’s also the king of side projects and the co-founder of Caveday, a company dedicated to teaching people how to maximize their productivity. Fast Company even referred to Jake and his co-founders as “Procrastination Nannies.” But it’s not just about doing more work in less time– Jake says it’s about improving the quality of your life by improving the quality of your work. This conversation completely changed the way I work. In fact, I edited this episode more efficiently than ever before, thanks to all the juicy, research backed techniques Jake shares with us. In this episode, Jake shows us how to unlearn the bad habits we’re all used to, and how to recreate our own mini Caveday at home. As someone who is highly creative with multiple side projects, he also shares some great insights about how to be more creative. **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li>How nobody has ever taught us how to work, and why we need to be taught how to work with structure and research based techniques</li> <li> How to structure your work so you can get into flow  </li> <li> The right kind of break to take so you can go back to work more energized (and it’s not checking emails and social media!) </li> <li> Why multitasking actually makes your work quality worse </li> <li>The ONE THING you can take away from this interview to do better work (and it improves your IQ!)</li> <li> Jake’s advice on how to work at a demanding day job and still have time for your side projects </li> <li> Why every creative outlet doesn’t need to be a business idea </li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/attention-residue-why-focusing-on-multiple-tasks-can-kill-your-work-performance-20160127-gmet34.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Attention residue: Why focusing on multiple tasks can kill your work performance</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/take-the-quiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gretchen Rubin’s The Four Tendencies</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g7ARarFNnw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Gilbert on distinguishing between hobbies, jobs, careers, and a vocation</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://momastery.com/blog/2012/01/04/2011-lesson-2-dont-carpe-diem/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Glennon Doyle - Don’t Carpe Diem</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/40405602/its-come-to-this-procrastination-nannies-are-now-a-thing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fast Company - Procrastination Nannies are Now a Thing</a> </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH JAKE: <a href="http://www.jakekahana.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.caveday.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caveday</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jakekahana/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Best Of - Get Stuff Done Without Distractions and Bad Habits with Jake Kahana

This week’s episode of Creativity School is all about imposter syndrome, and it’s a deeply personal one because it’s something I’ve struggled with EVERY step of the way on my creative journey from studying biology to becoming an art director in the ad industry, to commercial photography, and now as a podcaster. We talk a lot on the show about how we need to do our best work on the inside, so we can create our best work on the outside. And imposter syndrome is a major one to tackle because no matter how long you’ve been a creative it never goes away. So how can we move past this huge block to our creativity when everything inside of us is screaming about how inadequate we are? This week I share 3 ways to help overcome the dreaded imposter syndrome when you feel crippling self doubt and feel like you’re a total fraud and a failure.   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! Support Creativity School and get a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.     CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

This week’s episode of Creativity School is all about imposter syndrome, and it’s a deeply personal one because it’s something I’ve struggled with EVERY step of the way on my creative journey from studying biology to becoming an art director in the ad industry, to commercial photography, and now as a podcaster. We talk a lot on the show about how we need to do our best work on the inside, so we can create our best work on the outside. And imposter syndrome is a major one to tackle because no matter how long you’ve been a creative it never goes away. So how can we move past this huge block to our creativity when everything inside of us is screaming about how inadequate we are? This week I share 3 ways to help overcome the dreaded imposter syndrome when you feel crippling self doubt and feel like you’re a total fraud and a failure. **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! Support Creativity School and get a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 24 - Creativity + Imposter Syndrome: How to Stop Feeling Like a Fraud

Hommy Diaz

We all know the unknown and uncertainty of forging ahead on your own creative path can be terrifying! So how can we overcome all the fears and move forward? On this week’s episode of Creativity School, I’m talking to Hommy Diaz. Hommy is an influential designer in sneaker culture with over 15 years of experience working with with top brands like KSWISS, Palladium Boots and DC Shoes. He is also the cofounder of MAGNUS ALPHA, his own designer sneaker, accessories and apparel company. Hommy is a proud child of immigrants from the Dominican Republic and his family told him he couldn’t make money being an artist. Despite this, he went to Parsons art school, graduated, and then took a part time job at the Apple Store, much to the confusion and disappointment of his family. Somehow, Hommy leveraged that experience to end up as the global product line manager at DC Shoes... with zero shoe design experience! We talk about how he navigated this journey, his particular way of thinking that allows him to stay open to possibilities without trying to control the outcome of the unknown, and how this has consistently opened doors for him on his creative path. Stay tuned for Part 2 with Hommy next week, where we talk about how to create work that's meaningful to consumers and more.   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.     Mentioned in this episode:   Being open to opportunity even if it’s not exactly what you expect   Why its so important to create your own opportunities   Why Hommy says setting expectations is self sabotage   How to release the impulse to control things and enjoy the process   Why Hommy says to rack up as many small failures as possible     CONNECT WITH HOMMY: Website | Instagram   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

We all know the unknown and uncertainty of forging ahead on your own creative path can be terrifying! So how can we overcome all the fears and move forward? On this week’s episode of Creativity School, I’m talking to Hommy Diaz. Hommy is an influential designer in sneaker culture with over 15 years of experience working with with top brands like KSWISS, Palladium Boots and DC Shoes. He is also the cofounder of MAGNUS ALPHA, his own designer sneaker, accessories and apparel company. Hommy is a proud child of immigrants from the Dominican Republic and his family told him he couldn’t make money being an artist. Despite this, he went to Parsons art school, graduated, and then took a part time job at the Apple Store, much to the confusion and disappointment of his family. Somehow, Hommy leveraged that experience to end up as the global product line manager at DC Shoes... with zero shoe design experience! We talk about how he navigated this journey, his particular way of thinking that allows him to stay open to possibilities without trying to control the outcome of the unknown, and how this has consistently opened doors for him on his creative path. Stay tuned for Part 2 with Hommy next week, where we talk about how to create work that's meaningful to consumers and more. **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> Being open to opportunity even if it’s not exactly what you expect </li> <li> Why its so important to create your own opportunities </li> <li> Why Hommy says setting expectations is self sabotage </li> <li> How to release the impulse to control things and enjoy the process </li> <li> Why Hommy says to rack up as many small failures as possible </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH HOMMY: <a href="http://magnusalpha.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hommydiaz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 18 - Don't Stress About the Unknown of Your Creative Path with Hommy Diaz

Monica Lo

This week on Creativity School, my guest Monica Lo and I have an open minded discussion about cannabis and it’s incredible power as a wellness tool for maximizing your creativity and promoting physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Monica is a photographer and creative director working to change the public perception of cannabis users. She’s also the creator of Sous Weed®, a blog dedicated to using cannabis as a superfood ingredient as opposed to merely a psychoactive additive. Our conversation is all about normalizing and destigmatizing cannabis, and how to use it for more than recreational purposes. I ask her ALL the questions in this episode, like the difference between indica and sativa, how to use cannabis for productivity and creativity, how cannabis can aid in your physical healing and spiritual growth, and more! Whether you’re canna-curious, ready to come out of the canna-closet, or a bonafide canna-lover, you’ll learn so much in this conversation!   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.   Mentioned in this episode:   The history of cannabis in traditional Chinese Medicine and how it dates back 3,000 years   How a back injury led Monica down the path of learning about cannabis as a healing and wellness tool   How healing herself led Monica onto a whole new career path   Using cannabis to cultivate your creativity   The difference between indica, sativa and hybrid   Edibles vs smoking   Physical, emotional, and spiritual healing using cannabis   Are certain people more suited for cannabis?       CONNECT WITH MONICA: Website | Sous Weed | Instagram   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

This week on Creativity School, my guest Monica Lo and I have an open minded discussion about cannabis and it’s incredible power as a wellness tool for maximizing your creativity and promoting physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Monica is a photographer and creative director working to change the public perception of cannabis users. She’s also the creator of Sous Weed®, a blog dedicated to using cannabis as a superfood ingredient as opposed to merely a psychoactive additive. Our conversation is all about normalizing and destigmatizing cannabis, and how to use it for more than recreational purposes. I ask her ALL the questions in this episode, like the difference between indica and sativa, how to use cannabis for productivity and creativity, how cannabis can aid in your physical healing and spiritual growth, and more! Whether you’re canna-curious, ready to come out of the canna-closet, or a bonafide canna-lover, you’ll learn so much in this conversation! **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> The history of cannabis in traditional Chinese Medicine and how it dates back 3,000 years </li> <li> How a back injury led Monica down the path of learning about cannabis as a healing and wellness tool </li> <li> How healing herself led Monica onto a whole new career path </li> <li> Using cannabis to cultivate your creativity </li> <li> The difference between indica, sativa and hybrid </li> <li> Edibles vs smoking </li> <li> Physical, emotional, and spiritual healing using cannabis </li> <li> Are certain people more suited for cannabis? </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH MONICA: <a href="https://www.heymolo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.sousweed.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sous Weed</a> | <a href="http://instagram.com/sousweed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 37 - The Creative and Healing Power of Cannabis with Monica Lo

We’re back with more wisdom from Hommy Diaz on this week’s episode of Creativity School! If you haven’t already, be sure to back and listen to last week’s episode where he shares his origin story and how he navigates the unknown of his creative journey without stress or fear. This week Hommy’s talking to us about the formula he’s come up with to create work that connects with people called “The 5 C’s.” Hommy has used this formula successfully for his projects working on collaborations for brands like DC Shoes and K-Swiss. You’ll find out why he says some people get the formula backwards when creating, and when they do, it inevitably fails. Hommy also shares how he uses the 5 C’s to create products with meaning and depth, and how he utilized his formula for building his own brand, Magnus Alpha. We also talk about how to execute ideas to make them awesome, and how to build a great brand from the ground up.   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.     Mentioned in this episode:   Why you should align your work with the 5 C’s and then create   How he tells stories through footwear design   Why he says the context around your product is the most important thing to consider   Why you shouldn’t be in a rush to develop an idea and get it out   How appreciating what he has helps his mindset and creative journey     CONNECT WITH HOMMY: Website | Instagram   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

We’re back with more wisdom from Hommy Diaz on this week’s episode of Creativity School! If you haven’t already, be sure to back and listen to last week’s episode where he shares his origin story and how he navigates the unknown of his creative journey without stress or fear. This week Hommy’s talking to us about the formula he’s come up with to create work that connects with people called “The 5 C’s.” Hommy has used this formula successfully for his projects working on collaborations for brands like DC Shoes and K-Swiss. You’ll find out why he says some people get the formula backwards when creating, and when they do, it inevitably fails. Hommy also shares how he uses the 5 C’s to create products with meaning and depth, and how he utilized his formula for building his own brand, Magnus Alpha. We also talk about how to execute ideas to make them awesome, and how to build a great brand from the ground up. **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> Why you should align your work with the 5 C’s and then create </li> <li> How he tells stories through footwear design </li> <li> Why he says the context around your product is the most important thing to consider </li> <li> Why you shouldn’t be in a rush to develop an idea and get it out </li> <li> How appreciating what he has helps his mindset and creative journey </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH HOMMY: <a href="http://magnusalpha.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hommydiaz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 19 - Create Work that Connects with Your Audience Using the 5 C's with Hommy Diaz

Want to learn how to be more creative by hacking the way your brain naturally works? On this week’s episode of Creativity School, I watch and recap my favorite takeaways from Netflix’s new documentary The Creative Brain with neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman. Dr. Eagleman has been a neuroscientist for over 20 years and shares the various ways our brain naturally works for and against our creativity. The movie features creative minds like architect Bjarke Ingels, musician Grimes, actor Tim Robbins, and more. It’s a fascinating documentary that looks into the creative process of innovators across multiple disciplines while exploring brain-bending, risk-taking ways to spark our own creativity.   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.     CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

Want to learn how to be more creative by hacking the way your brain naturally works? On this week’s episode of Creativity School, I watch and recap my favorite takeaways from Netflix’s new documentary <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81090128" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Creative Brain</a> with neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman. Dr. Eagleman has been a neuroscientist for over 20 years and shares the various ways our brain naturally works for and against our creativity. The movie features creative minds like architect Bjarke Ingels, musician Grimes, actor Tim Robbins, and more. It’s a fascinating documentary that looks into the creative process of innovators across multiple disciplines while exploring brain-bending, risk-taking ways to spark our own creativity. **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 20 - Creativity and the Brain: Lessons From a Neuroscientist 

Sarah Li-Cain

If you’re like me and were told you you can never make money being creative, (or countless other limiting beliefs about money!) starting the process of uncovering your money story is an essential step on your creative journey. I didn’t even know what a money mindset was back in 2008 when I started my side hustle, and I had NO IDEA how deep my unconscious beliefs about money went and how much that was impacting my income. Today’s guest Sarah Li-Cain is a finance writer and host of the Beyond The Dollar podcast, where she has deep and honest conversations about how money affects our well being. Her work blends practical tips and mindset strategies so that money becomes a tool to enhance people’s lives. On today’s episode of Creativity School, we talk about all things money mindset - how we’ve absorbed messages about money and how that affects our day to day life and the way we interact with it, make it, spend it, and our relationship with it. We also discuss how to begin the process of changing our beliefs about money to ultimately make more money doing what we love.   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.   Mentioned in this episode:   How personal and emotional issues affect the way we interact with money   Why we feel the need to hoard money   How our behaviors around money and the decision process around money fills an emotional need   Techniques to help you move through your negative emotions about money and begin the process of changing your money story   Resources:    Overcoming, Underearning    The Soul of Money    You Are a Badass at Making Money    Get Rich Lucky Btch     CONNECT WITH SARAH: Website | Podcast | Instagram   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

If you’re like me and were told you you can never make money being creative, (or countless other limiting beliefs about money!) starting the process of uncovering your money story is an essential step on your creative journey. I didn’t even know what a money mindset was back in 2008 when I started my side hustle, and I had NO IDEA how deep my unconscious beliefs about money went and how much that was impacting my income. Today’s guest Sarah Li-Cain is a finance writer and host of the Beyond The Dollar podcast, where she has deep and honest conversations about how money affects our well being. Her work blends practical tips and mindset strategies so that money becomes a tool to enhance people’s lives. On today’s episode of Creativity School, we talk about all things money mindset - how we’ve absorbed messages about money and how that affects our day to day life and the way we interact with it, make it, spend it, and our relationship with it. We also discuss how to begin the process of changing our beliefs about money to ultimately make more money doing what we love. **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> How personal and emotional issues affect the way we interact with money </li> <li> Why we feel the need to hoard money </li> <li> How our behaviors around money and the decision process around money fills an emotional need </li> <li> Techniques to help you move through your negative emotions about money and begin the process of changing your money story Resources: </li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Underearning-Five-Step-Plan-Richer/dp/006081862X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=barbara+stanny&amp;qid=1558729036&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1-spell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Overcoming, Underearning</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Money-Transforming-Your-Relationship/dp/0393353974/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+soul+of+money&amp;qid=1558729082&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Soul of Money</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass-Making-Money/dp/0735222975/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2O6UY6IW9BCLQ&amp;keywords=you+are+a+badass+at+making+money+by+jen+sincero&amp;qid=1558729098&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=you+are+a+badass%2Caps%2C196&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> You Are a Badass at Making Money</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Get-Rich-Lucky-Bitch-First-Class/dp/1788171330/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=get+rich+lucky+b&amp;qid=1558729133&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get Rich Lucky Btch</a> </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH SARAH: <a href="https://beyondthedollar.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://beyondthedollar.co/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beyondthedollar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 23 - Change Your Money Story and Make More Doing What You Love with Sarah Li-Cain

Grace Chon

On today’s episode of Creativity School I discuss perfectionism and why it’s so detrimental to our creativity, especially when we’re starting something new! Listen to find out why we should stop being focused on perfection, and what we can do instead to create work from a space that’s healthier, more loving, and free of shame, judgement and fear. This episode is a must listen if you struggle with perfectionism in your work, and you feel like you can’t share anything you make until it’s absolutely perfect. I also share why I’ll be taking a few weeks off from the show, so listen until the end if you want to find out more. This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Maeby 2005-2019.  Mentioned in this episode:   Ira Glass and The Gap    CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

On today’s episode of Creativity School I discuss perfectionism and why it’s so detrimental to our creativity, especially when we’re starting something new! Listen to find out why we should stop being focused on perfection, and what we can do instead to create work from a space that’s healthier, more loving, and free of shame, judgement and fear. This episode is a must listen if you struggle with perfectionism in your work, and you feel like you can’t share anything you make until it’s absolutely perfect. I also share why I’ll be taking a few weeks off from the show, so listen until the end if you want to find out more. This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Maeby 2005-2019. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <a href="https://vimeo.com/24715531" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ira Glass and The Gap</a> </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 12 - Creativity + Perfectionism with Grace Chon

BJ Williams

How can we begin to embrace vulnerability as our greatest strength, rather than a weakness? This week on Creativity School, I’m speaking to BJ Williams about breaking stigmas surrounding mental health and being vulnerable, particularly for black men in America who are 20% more likely to experience mental illness than the general population. BJ is the creator of a video series called Can I Be Vulnerable?, which encourages black men to face and normalize their vulnerability and mental health. BJ talks about how the series got started completely unplanned, when he shared his own raw and vulnerable video talking about his background and going to therapy. As a result, many men began sharing their own stories and Can I Be Vulnerable? was born. Listen to find out why destigmatizing mental health and speaking openly about the things that make us vulnerable is so important, and why it’s essential to learn healthy emotional intelligence. BJ also shares how he deals with negativity online, and how a lack of resources can lead to great creativity and innovation. Listen to feel inspired and embrace your own vulnerability as a superpower!   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.   Mentioned in this episode:   What happened after BJ shared a video of himself being extremely raw and vulnerable   Dealing with negativity online especially when what you make is so personal and raw   Deciphering constructive criticism vs trash talking   Breaking generational curses and learning healthy emotional intelligence   The importance of embracing vulnerability and emotional intelligence   How a lack of resources allows for great creativity   BJ’s advice on how to get started on your own creative project       CONNECT WITH BJ: Instagram | CIBV Instagram | CIBV YouTube   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

How can we begin to embrace vulnerability as our greatest strength, rather than a weakness? This week on Creativity School, I’m speaking to BJ Williams about breaking stigmas surrounding mental health and being vulnerable, particularly for black men in America who are 20% more likely to experience mental illness than the general population. BJ is the creator of a video series called Can I Be Vulnerable?, which encourages black men to face and normalize their vulnerability and mental health. BJ talks about how the series got started completely unplanned, when he shared his own raw and vulnerable video talking about his background and going to therapy. As a result, many men began sharing their own stories and Can I Be Vulnerable? was born. Listen to find out why destigmatizing mental health and speaking openly about the things that make us vulnerable is so important, and why it’s essential to learn healthy emotional intelligence. BJ also shares how he deals with negativity online, and how a lack of resources can lead to great creativity and innovation. Listen to feel inspired and embrace your own vulnerability as a superpower! **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> What happened after BJ shared a video of himself being extremely raw and vulnerable </li> <li> Dealing with negativity online especially when what you make is so personal and raw </li> <li> Deciphering constructive criticism vs trash talking </li> <li> Breaking generational curses and learning healthy emotional intelligence </li> <li> The importance of embracing vulnerability and emotional intelligence </li> <li> How a lack of resources allows for great creativity </li> <li> BJ’s advice on how to get started on your own creative project </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH BJ: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bj__williams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/canibevulnerable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CIBV Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJl-6nziimhOhj631RvLGLA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CIBV YouTube</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 38 - Embracing Vulnerability as your Greatest Strength with BJ Williams 

Dielle Charon

What if you could monetize your creative project and turn it into a profitable side hustle? Today’s Creativity School guest Dielle Charon, is an expert at helping people achieve exactly this and she’s here to share all her juicy tips with us in this conversation. Dielle is a Business Coach, helping other driven and passionate side hustlers finally quit their full time jobs and live a life of freedom. And Dielle walks the walk - she currently runs her extremely profitable coaching business as a side hustle! Despite her crazy demanding day job, she was able to match her 9-5 salary within three months of starting her business. You probably know by now that I started my photography career as a side hustle back in 2008. I know a thing or two about how to monetize your creative passion projects, but Dielle taught me SO MUCH in this conversation, she blew my mind. We talk about how to make sure your business idea is suitable for the market, how to manage your time when you have a busy day job, and how to avoid “Shiny Object Syndrome” so you can set goals and stick to them. Dielle also shares great advice on when it’s ok to quit your side hustle. We talk about so much more and she has a a wealth of great advice, so you might want to grab a pen and take some notes for this one!   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.   Mentioned in this episode:   The first steps to monetizing your creative passion project   Why you have to find a gap in the market   How to validate your side hustle idea with  “coffee chat calls”   What branding is and why it’s important    How to balance your side hustle with a day job and manage your time productively   Why Dielle recommends 90 day goals and how they can give us permission to focus on the things that matter to our side hustle   The impact of side hustles on your relationships and how to balance both   Shiny Object Syndrome and how that harms our productivity   Why you have to serve the business, and not your every passion and whim   Dielle’s advice on when it’s ok to quit your side hustle     CONNECT WITH DIELLE: Website | Instagram   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

What if you could monetize your creative project and turn it into a profitable side hustle? Today’s Creativity School guest Dielle Charon, is an expert at helping people achieve exactly this and she’s here to share all her juicy tips with us in this conversation. Dielle is a Business Coach, helping other driven and passionate side hustlers finally quit their full time jobs and live a life of freedom. And Dielle walks the walk - she currently runs her extremely profitable coaching business as a side hustle! Despite her crazy demanding day job, she was able to match her 9-5 salary within three months of starting her business. You probably know by now that I started my photography career as a side hustle back in 2008. I know a thing or two about how to monetize your creative passion projects, but Dielle taught me SO MUCH in this conversation, she blew my mind. We talk about how to make sure your business idea is suitable for the market, how to manage your time when you have a busy day job, and how to avoid “Shiny Object Syndrome” so you can set goals and stick to them. Dielle also shares great advice on when it’s ok to quit your side hustle. We talk about so much more and she has a a wealth of great advice, so you might want to grab a pen and take some notes for this one! **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> The first steps to monetizing your creative passion project </li> <li> Why you have to find a gap in the market </li> <li> How to validate your side hustle idea with  “coffee chat calls” </li> <li> What branding is and why it’s important  </li> <li> How to balance your side hustle with a day job and manage your time productively </li> <li> Why Dielle recommends 90 day goals and how they can give us permission to focus on the things that matter to our side hustle </li> <li> The impact of side hustles on your relationships and how to balance both </li> <li> Shiny Object Syndrome and how that harms our productivity </li> <li> Why you have to serve the business, and not your every passion and whim </li> <li> Dielle’s advice on when it’s ok to quit your side hustle </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH DIELLE: <a href="https://diellecharon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sidebizcoach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 16 - How to Turn Your Creative Project Into a Side Hustle with Dielle Charon 

Kyndra Holley

Have you ever dreamed of monetizing a hobby and turning it into a successful career? It’s entirely possible, and on this week’s episode of Creativity School our guest Kyndra Holley is here to tell us exactly how she did it. Kyndra is an international bestselling cookbook author, and the powerhouse behind Peace, Love and Low Carb, a massively popular food blog that gets 4 million page views a month. She started her blog back in 2011 simply as a hobby to lose weight, using a first generation iPhone. Kyndra eventually quit her day job in the restaurant business to focus on monetizing her blog. And now 8 years later, she’s supporting her family with a food empire that spans Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and 6 traditionally published cookbooks. Kyndra doesn’t hold back in this conversation, and shares everything from the steps she took to monetize her blog, to how she kept going even though things got really dark and hard in the early days of her business. We also talk about how she deals with viscous online trolls, how to overcome anxiety and fear, and why gratitude and abundance mindset is crucial to our overall health and wellness. Tune in next week as we continue our conversation about how Kyndra self published her first cookbooks, her experience getting published with traditional publishers, how to have a long term, sustainable business and much, much more.  Mentioned in this episode:   Why Kyndra embraces vulnerability and how it creates connection with her readers   Why she treated food blogging like a career even though it was a hobby   How she ultimately quit her day job to focus on food blogging even though it wasn’t bringing in any income   Why she says gratitude is essential   How being real and authentic on social media has created connection, community and grown her Instagram following   How our emotions and deep inner worlds affect our creativity and the work we make   Abundance mindset and how it affects her creativity and business    CONNECT WITH KYNDRA: Instagram | Blog | Facebook  CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

Have you ever dreamed of monetizing a hobby and turning it into a successful career? It’s entirely possible, and on this week’s episode of Creativity School our guest Kyndra Holley is here to tell us exactly how she did it. Kyndra is an international bestselling cookbook author, and the powerhouse behind <a href="https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peace, Love and Low Carb,</a> a massively popular food blog that gets 4 million page views a month. She started her blog back in 2011 simply as a hobby to lose weight, using a first generation iPhone. Kyndra eventually quit her day job in the restaurant business to focus on monetizing her blog. And now 8 years later, she’s supporting her family with a food empire that spans Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and 6 traditionally published cookbooks. Kyndra doesn’t hold back in this conversation, and shares everything from the steps she took to monetize her blog, to how she kept going even though things got really dark and hard in the early days of her business. We also talk about how she deals with viscous online trolls, how to overcome anxiety and fear, and why gratitude and abundance mindset is crucial to our overall health and wellness. Tune in next week as we continue our conversation about how Kyndra self published her first cookbooks, her experience getting published with traditional publishers, how to have a long term, sustainable business and much, much more. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> Why Kyndra embraces vulnerability and how it creates connection with her readers </li> <li> Why she treated food blogging like a career even though it was a hobby </li> <li> How she ultimately quit her day job to focus on food blogging even though it wasn’t bringing in any income </li> <li> Why she says gratitude is essential </li> <li> How being real and authentic on social media has created connection, community and grown her Instagram following </li> <li> How our emotions and deep inner worlds affect our creativity and the work we make </li> <li> Abundance mindset and how it affects her creativity and business </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH KYNDRA: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peaceloveandlowcarb/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PeaceLoveAndLowCarb/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 13 - Turning a Hobby Into a Dream Career with Kyndra Holley Part 1

Nathalie Basha

Nathalie Basha is a Webby nominated travel journalist with a passion for telling stories about the intersection between people, culture and fascinating places. She shoots, writes, edits, and reports on her stories both at home in LA and around the world on assignment. Basically, she has a dream career! And her pieces regularly go viral, getting millions upon millions of views per story. One video alone has more than 70 MILLION views and counting! If you're interested at all in being a content creator, learning how to create stories that connect with people, and learning how to make things that resonate with an audience, this is a must listen episode. I love this conversation, because we learn all about Nathalie's journey to working in such an incredible career, with stops along the way as an entertainment news reporter, features news reporter, and the surprising part time job she picked up to support herself when she quit TV news without a plan and decided to go full force with her YouTube channel The Travel Muse. Nathalie shares why it’s so important to create roles and opportunities for yourself, why we have to purposefully conquer our fears, and how to manifest the exact dream career and life that you want. We also talk about going viral - why she thinks her work connects with such a massive audience, and her advice on creating work with the intent of going viral.  Mentioned in this episode:   How Nathalie burned out of TV news, quit without a plan, and started her YouTube channel The Travel Muse   How she developed The Travel Muse over 3 years, without generating any income, and took a part time job to pay the bills   Why it’s so important to create the opportunity for yourself and take the initiative if you want something to happen   How Nathalie finds the stories she reports on and why she is interested in telling the stories of the people that make the places she travels to special   Why feeling nervous is a good thing   How she has had countless videos go viral   Nathalie’s advice on approaching content creation with the intent of going viral   How Nathalie and her fiancé Dr. Evan Antin both manifested their dream careers   How to get started in telling stories through video like Nathalie    Nathalie’s videos mentioned in this episode:   San Quentin State Prison uses hula dance to help prison reform    These Georgian dancers perform battle scenes with real swords   Instagram's hottest vet treats snakes and elephants, and we spent a day with him    This woman takes pictures of adorable animals and gets paid to do it    CONNECT WITH NATHALIE: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook  CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here.

Nathalie Basha is a Webby nominated travel journalist with a passion for telling stories about the intersection between people, culture and fascinating places. She shoots, writes, edits, and reports on her stories both at home in LA and around the world on assignment. Basically, she has a dream career! And her pieces regularly go viral, getting millions upon millions of views per story. One video alone has more than 70 MILLION views and counting! If you're interested at all in being a content creator, learning how to create stories that connect with people, and learning how to make things that resonate with an audience, this is a must listen episode. I love this conversation, because we learn all about Nathalie's journey to working in such an incredible career, with stops along the way as an entertainment news reporter, features news reporter, and the surprising part time job she picked up to support herself when she quit TV news without a plan and decided to go full force with her YouTube channel The Travel Muse. Nathalie shares why it’s so important to create roles and opportunities for yourself, why we have to purposefully conquer our fears, and how to manifest the exact dream career and life that you want. We also talk about going viral - why she thinks her work connects with such a massive audience, and her advice on creating work with the intent of going viral. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> How Nathalie burned out of TV news, quit without a plan, and started her YouTube channel The Travel Muse </li> <li> How she developed The Travel Muse over 3 years, without generating any income, and took a part time job to pay the bills </li> <li> Why it’s so important to create the opportunity for yourself and take the initiative if you want something to happen </li> <li> How Nathalie finds the stories she reports on and why she is interested in telling the stories of the people that make the places she travels to special </li> <li> Why feeling nervous is a good thing </li> <li> How she has had countless videos go viral </li> <li> Nathalie’s advice on approaching content creation with the intent of going viral </li> <li> How Nathalie and her fiancé Dr. Evan Antin both manifested their dream careers </li> <li> How to get started in telling stories through video like Nathalie </li> </ul> Nathalie’s videos mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dispatchbycirca/videos/249233372638568/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">San Quentin State Prison uses hula dance to help prison reform</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dispatchbycirca/videos/2121603461488497/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> These Georgian dancers perform battle scenes with real swords</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/circa/videos/1126402830759774/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram's hottest vet treats snakes and elephants, and we spent a day with him</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.circa.com/story/2017/03/08/this-woman-takes-pictures-of-adorable-animals-and-gets-paid-to-do-it" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> This woman takes pictures of adorable animals and gets paid to do it</a> </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH NATHALIE: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmuse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugokfN6kCuVUMMsrZGY2bQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NathalieTheTravelMuse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a>

Lesson 10 - Creating with Intention, Going Viral, and Making Your Dreams Come True with Nathalie Basha

Jennifer Perkins

How can you be a badass creative entrepreneur and make money doing what you love? This week on Creativity School, I talk to Jennifer Perkins, a creative content designer and crafter for places like HGTV and DIY Network. Jennifer has worked in the creative industry as an author, editor, and television host, for over 20 years, and she’s also the host of Creative Queso, a podcast all about the business of being creative. If you want to learn more about how to make money with the things you make, how to overcome the discomfort of self promotion and do it without turning people off, how to network when you hate networking, how to prevent boredom in your creative work, AND SO MUCH MORE - tune in because you’ll love this episode!   * * *   WE ARE STARTING CREATIVITY SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS! Want to have a conversation with me about whatever you need help with? Have a burning question you want answered? Send me all your questions on Instagram (@thegracechon) or email me (grace @ grace chon . com)!   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.   Mentioned in this episode:   The importance of having multiple streams of income   How to prevent yourself from getting bored of your work when you turn it into a business   Overcoming the discomfort of promoting yourself and your work   How to network when you hate networking   Why having ADD in your creativity should be something we embrace    My episode on Jennifer’s Podcast Creative Queso   Goal Digger Podcast       CONNECT WITH JENNIFER: Website | Creative Queso | Instagram   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

How can you be a badass creative entrepreneur and make money doing what you love? This week on Creativity School, I talk to Jennifer Perkins, a creative content designer and crafter for places like HGTV and DIY Network. Jennifer has worked in the creative industry as an author, editor, and television host, for over 20 years, and she’s also the host of Creative Queso, a podcast all about the business of being creative. If you want to learn more about how to make money with the things you make, how to overcome the discomfort of self promotion and do it without turning people off, how to network when you hate networking, how to prevent boredom in your creative work, AND SO MUCH MORE - tune in because you’ll love this episode! * * * WE ARE STARTING CREATIVITY SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS! Want to have a conversation with me about whatever you need help with? Have a burning question you want answered? Send me all your questions on Instagram (@thegracechon) or email me (grace @ grace chon . com)! **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> The importance of having multiple streams of income </li> <li> How to prevent yourself from getting bored of your work when you turn it into a business </li> <li> Overcoming the discomfort of promoting yourself and your work </li> <li> How to network when you hate networking </li> <li> Why having ADD in your creativity should be something we embrace </li> <li> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-chon-when-pet-photographer-goes-to-creativity/id1447316085?i=1000445919429" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> My episode on Jennifer’s Podcast Creative Queso</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://podcast.jennakutcher.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goal Digger Podcast</a> </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH JENNIFER: <a href="https://jenniferperkins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://creativequeso.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Queso</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenniferperkins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 34 - The Business of Being Creative with Jennifer Perkins

On this week’s episode of Creativity School, I talk to legendary viral photographer, artist and visual engineer Von Wong. Von has been hugely influential in the photography industry for over a decade with his massive online following and work seen all over the world, and he drops so much knowledge and insight about the creative life in this illuminating conversation about success, failure and everything in between. Von Wong is a former mining engineer turned self taught photographer, and we learn how he transitioned from engineering to traveling all over the globe as a social impact artist and viral photographer. We also talk about his pivot into creating work that has purpose and meaning, and how he uses his work to tell impactful stories about environmental issues like plastic pollution, fast fashion, and electronic waste. Von also explains the importance of using strategy to build your creative career rather than sheer impulse.   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.   Mentioned in this episode:   Why it’s important to know yourself – know what makes you tick, know what you enjoy, and leverage that to the best of your ability in order to make things work   Why failure is actually multidimensional – how failure can also be successful   Why other people’s templates for success are totally irrelevant   The recent struggles Von’s had while pivoting into new things, and how keeps going   Building through calculated, new steps to get to where you want to go instead of being impulse driven   How to collaborate with others and the importance of thinking how you can benefit others instead of yourself       CONNECT WITH VON: Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

On this week’s episode of Creativity School, I talk to legendary viral photographer, artist and visual engineer Von Wong. Von has been hugely influential in the photography industry for over a decade with his massive online following and work seen all over the world, and he drops so much knowledge and insight about the creative life in this illuminating conversation about success, failure and everything in between. Von Wong is a former mining engineer turned self taught photographer, and we learn how he transitioned from engineering to traveling all over the globe as a social impact artist and viral photographer. We also talk about his pivot into creating work that has purpose and meaning, and how he uses his work to tell impactful stories about environmental issues like plastic pollution, fast fashion, and electronic waste. Von also explains the importance of using strategy to build your creative career rather than sheer impulse. **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> Why it’s important to know yourself – know what makes you tick, know what you enjoy, and leverage that to the best of your ability in order to make things work </li> <li> Why failure is actually multidimensional – how failure can also be successful </li> <li> Why other people’s templates for success are totally irrelevant </li> <li> The recent struggles Von’s had while pivoting into new things, and how keeps going </li> <li> Building through calculated, new steps to get to where you want to go instead of being impulse driven </li> <li> How to collaborate with others and the importance of thinking how you can benefit others instead of yourself </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH VON: <a href="https://www.vonwong.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vonwong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3nwjkQcNkigjzqJXL-jRUA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thevonwong/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 26 - Creating Work That Has Purpose and Meaning with Von Wong

Seung Hee Lee

What happens when the thing you love to make the most completely burns you out? This week on Creativity School, I have a very honest conversation about mental health and burning out with Korean chef and author Seung Hee Lee. Seung Hee is a self proclaimed “disease detective” by day as a full time Epidemiologist, and a classically trained chef and side hustling pop-up chef by night. She’s also a traditionally published author of a Korean cookbook, which she worked on and released while working at her day job. We talk about her journey to becoming a chef and author, and how she uses social media to dispel stereotypes about Korean food. Seung Hee also shares how her weekend pop-up events became burdensome and left her feeling depressed and unhappy. She discusses how she began the process of overcoming her burnout and why it’s essential to create work that makes you happy instead of making work to please others.   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.   Mentioned in this episode:   Tips on how Seung Hee grew her social media following and used it as market research for her cookbook   How to engage with others on Instagram and manage it when you have a day job   The importance of making what you truly love to make, especially when you have a full time job and your creativity is your side hustle   Seung Hee’s tips on combating burn out     CONNECT WITH SEUNG HEE: Website | Instagram   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

What happens when the thing you love to make the most completely burns you out? This week on Creativity School, I have a very honest conversation about mental health and burning out with Korean chef and author Seung Hee Lee. Seung Hee is a self proclaimed “disease detective” by day as a full time Epidemiologist, and a classically trained chef and side hustling pop-up chef by night. She’s also a traditionally published author of a Korean cookbook, which she worked on and released while working at her day job. We talk about her journey to becoming a chef and author, and how she uses social media to dispel stereotypes about Korean food. Seung Hee also shares how her weekend pop-up events became burdensome and left her feeling depressed and unhappy. She discusses how she began the process of overcoming her burnout and why it’s essential to create work that makes you happy instead of making work to please others. **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at <a href="http://www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible</a>. Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> Tips on how Seung Hee grew her social media following and used it as market research for her cookbook </li> <li> How to engage with others on Instagram and manage it when you have a day job </li> <li> The importance of making what you truly love to make, especially when you have a full time job and your creativity is your side hustle </li> <li> Seung Hee’s tips on combating burn out </li> </ul> CONNECT WITH SEUNG HEE: <a href="https://www.thekoreanfusion.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/koreanfusion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! <a href="../../../subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegracechon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thegracechon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativitySchoolPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> If you have any questions or comments for the show, click <a href="../../../contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Lesson 28 - Mental Health, Burning Out and Finding Joy in Your Work Again with Seung Hee Lee

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