Stop Learning, Start DIYing, and Embracing Imperfect Movement with Cara Newhart
The Thriving Creative
Do you ever get caught up in the trap of learning and mastering something new that you never actually get started? As an entrepreneur and a creative, it can be super easy to stall out in perfectionism because you feel like you’re not qualified. In this episode, I invited DIY guru, Cara Newhart to tell her story of failing forward into the business of her dreams. Cara shares that even with a degree in business and art, her biggest breakthroughs resulted when her first business flopped. Cara also shares what tips she has for getting started in creating a space you love. Be sure to check...
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Stop Accepting Yourself-The Surprising Path to Discovering Who You Are
The Thriving Creative
Raise your hand if you’re an Enneagram enthusiast like me! Any personality assessment can be a great tool for learning what makes you tick and why certain challenges are common to you. Yet simply being self-aware doesn’t help us become better versions of ourselves. Today on the show we’re going to explore what I like to call a growth mindset for self-love. Self-love may start with acceptance, but it’s never where it stops. There are parts of any personality that pose challenges and even consequences if we don’t address them and make necessary shifts. The good news is that we can make...
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Not Having the Right Planner Isn't Why You Can't Manage Your Time
The Thriving Creative
Have you ever been guilty of trying to find the perfect planner? Whether it is digital or paper, fancy, or simple, it can be hard to find a planner that is tailored perfectly to how your brain works. If you’re like me, you fill out January and February, and then it all falls apart. But sometimes planners simply fail us because we want them to do something they can’t: control our time! When it comes to time management and productivity, understanding what you believe about time is the key to making breakthroughs in your productivity. In this episode, I am going to challenge you to shift...
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Dear God, Let it Never Go Back to Normal
The Thriving Creative
It’s time to shake things up here in the Thriving Creative Podcast Community, and it starts with me, your host. I have been doing a lot of learning, a lot of reflecting, and a lot of listening in the last few weeks. Perhaps more than ever before when it comes to the issue of racial inequality. I’ve struggled to come to terms with a failure to amplify diverse voices in this community. I am sorry, and I am committed to doing much more. And so I share this prayer with you in hopes that you could also make it your own. Please God, Let it NEVER go...
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Creating Connection with Your Customers and Yourself with Marilyn De La Hoz
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For our guest today, gratitude is more than a part of her morning ritual. It’s a value that drives everything she creates in her business. Marilyn De la Hoz is the owner of With Love Studio, where she specializes in creating branded apparel and client gifts to ensure your client experience is unforgettable. Marilyn helps you break out of the virtual world and a bunch of sales automations to say “thank you” for working with you! In our conversation, Marilyn shares how she finds ways to nurture her creative side and stay present with her busy kiddos without totally burning out....
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Ten Things That Help Me Cope When Life is Stressful
The Thriving Creative
Whenever your stress levels are sky-high, (like they might be right now), the anxiety you feel can make your brain reactive and unable to be creative or cope. So I am going to offer you ten of the most helpful tips I’ve found when it comes to dealing with my own stress. They might be things that have helped in the past and you’ve just forgotten to use them. They might be new strategies for you to experiment with. Regardless, you now have a handy list available to you of ways to cope when you feel the pressure rising. Do you have any other tips to share? I want to hear them!...
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How to Change Your Life with Nicole Anderson
The Thriving Creative
If you're a creative and your business requires face to face interaction with your clients, this has likely been a season plagued with anxiety and fear. It was for our guest and brand photographer, Nicole Anderson too. Though the anxiety paralyzed her for a moment, she realized she had to find a way to change her life. Over the last few months, Nicole used her expertise in brand photography to create mini-courses that include how to take better pictures of yourself, how to take pictures of food (foodtography), and how to take pictures of products for Etsy sellers. In this interview, Nicole...
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Just Dance-The Link Between Mental Health & Gettin Down
The Thriving Creative
Have you ever been so stuck inside your thoughts that you can’t function? Or maybe you’ve been so overwhelmed by your emotions that you can’t make sense of them? On any given day, I could be paralyzed by either or both parts of me. But I’ve discovered one of the most powerful tools I have to snap out of a funk is to turn on some music and get down with my bad self! In this episode, I want to share with you the powerful connection between dance and your mental health. There are so many benefits of taking time to dance. It can help you to reduce anxiety, re-engage your passions,...
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Find Your Meditation Style
The Thriving Creative
You may know that meditation is a healthy practice known for reducing anxiety and allowing you to focus more. But if you haven’t found a practice that works for you, it’s hard to invest in the habit and even harder to believe in the payoff. In this episode, I am going to share with you a little more about the why behind meditation and help you consider some types of meditation you might not have tried before. The goal? For you to find a meditation practice that aligns with YOU! It’s incredibly easy to get stuck reliving the past or imagining our fears coming true in the future. If you...
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You Can't Create From Empty-How To Stop Trying
The Thriving Creative
The signs of running on empty can be pretty obvious. You’re grumpy, reactive, and you struggle to be a good problem solver. Things that normally slide off your back are suddenly deal breakers. It’s not rocket science, but sometimes it's just really hard to prioritize making time to refuel your mind and heart. Everyone else’s needs seem to pile up and be more important. We end up taking care of everyone else and then blaming them for the fact that we are running on fumes. Here’s a truth bomb for ya: self-care isn’t selfish because everyone suffers when you don’t put your needs...
info_outlineDepending on your musical tastes, you might have been a little surprised to see Taylor Swift’s name in the episode title. But before you judge, I want you to consider all the powerful mindset encouragement you can find in Taylor’s documentary recently released on Netflix. I didn’t know much about Taylor Swift as an individual before watching, but I was really impacted by her story and vulnerability. The lessons she’s learned as a creative are ones that could also save any other fellow creative a lot of wasted time and heartache. So listen here and then go watch it!
5 Mindset Lessons to Learn from Taylor Swift
- Be aware and confident of where you find your motivation.
- The more you know about your negative mindset habits, the more you can actively change them.
- Know the difference between hard work and destructive work.
- The more you know what your opinions are, the more you can have an impact.
- When we prioritize fun and play, the quality of our work is better.
If you struggle in any of these mindset areas, you would benefit from being part of a really intentional community to integrate a healthy mindset and business strategy! Reach out and let’s chat more!