The Creative Impostor

The Creative Impostor provides expert insight on podcasting as a sustainable, independent media ecosystem for creative leaders—focusing on audience trust, ethical storytelling, and long-term impact over growth metrics. We explore the intersection of identity and creativity -- who we are and why we make what we make. Host Andrea Klunder has inhabited many creative roles: singer, actor, writer, filmmaker, yoga teacher, bodyworker, meditator, educator, entrepreneur, podcaster, teacher, media producer, strategist, speaker… She’ll take you inside her own head and the minds of other creative professionals to see what drives us despite the voices of self-doubt that threaten to stop us in our tracks -- with a little sprinkling of how we create the life and work we imagine.

Balance, Boundaries, and Blob Time: Enneagram-Based Self-Care as Creative Leadership with Leigh Cambre 01/05/2026

Color, Culture, Controversy with Art Therapist, Isabelle Rizo 12/29/2025

A Gut Check for Creators in These Times with Andrea Klunder 09/22/2025

Your Digital Legacy Matters: Claim It! with Elsie Escobar 09/08/2025

3 Things For Your Creative Resistance Tool Kit vol. 2 08/17/2025

Create Good & Happiness in the World (Don't be a Chard!) with Mary Doctor 08/08/2025

3 Things For Your Creative Resistance Tool Kit vol. 1 07/31/2025

3 Things For Your Creative Resistance Tool Kit vol. 1 Sometimes the work is hard. Or maybe the work is rewarding but the context is hard. And we need to reset our nervous system, rediscover joy in human connection, and remember that progress is still happening even when it feels like society is tumbling backward. What you read, watch, attend, join, share, listen to (you get the idea) MATTERS. I'm offering you 3 things that are helping me enjoy connecting with others through creative projects and seeking out inspiration to combat the overwhelming feelings in today's socio-political climate. 1 - The Queen of My Dreams - film written & directed by Fawzia Mirza Website: Instagram: 2 - Sit Club: What to Do When It Seems Like the World's on Fire - podcast series by Davin Youngs Website: https://www.davinyoungs.com/sit-club Listen in Your Favorite Podcast App: 3 - Show & Tell for Grown-Ups - live events in Chicago by Mary Doctor Upcoming Events Calendar: Instagram: Find Your Light! Get on the Waitlist Libsyn Podcast Workflow *** Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: @andreaklunder @thecreativeimpostor @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to . Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative ImpostorLOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Connect With Andrea Credits /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/37625550

Don’t Look Away When You Feel Sadness, Discomfort, and Rage with Monica Rivera, You Wanna Do What?! 07/23/2025

Don’t Look Away When You Feel Sadness, Discomfort, and Rage with Monica Rivera, You Wanna Do What?! Do you have any of those friends who every time you’re around them, you want to spill absolutely everything that’s on your mind because they have this knack for helping make sense of the complexities AND showing you a completely new perspective you hadn’t quite considered? Personal Brand & Communications Strategist, Speaker, Coach, Podcaster, Problem Solver, AND Storyteller Monica Rivera is that friend for me. We are talking about the power of showing up and using your talents and uniques story to make the world a better place. From personal branding to leveraging platforms for impact to the nuanced dynamics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in today's corporate and social landscape, we're inviting you into this rich blend of motivational support, practical advice, and personal anecdotes to revitalize your creative leadership. Some Places We Visit In This Episode: Why we need to stay informed even when it's overwhelming Global citizenship and collective Impact The power of personal branding -- what people say about you when you're not in the room How and when to speak out to your personal values despite professional risks The evolution and potential of podcasting Visibility -- is it really even an option in this day and age? The attack on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging -- why it's a terrible idea Leading with curiosity Generational diversity in the workplace -- why it's not just about race and gender Immigration and changing narratives Overcoming challenges and staying true to our values Mentioned in This Episode Follow Monica Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) @thecreativeimpostor @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to . Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: Connect With Andrea Credits /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/37511445

You Can't Change Congress... Or CAN You? with Jen Briney, Congressional Dish 07/16/2025

You Can't Change Congress... Or CAN You? with Jen Briney, Congressional Dish If you’re NOT listening to and , add them to your podcast queue NOW while you’re listening to this conversation with podcaster Jen Briney. We’re getting into the intricacies of Congress by differentiating between legislative processes and political punditry and emphasizing the need for deeper public understanding and media coverage beyond theatrics. Our conversation spans topics from specific congressional hearings to the challenges of media sponsorship, the reality of political tribalism, and the importance of community action and self-care in today's political climate. FOR EXAMPLE: Why we can thank George W. Bush for Congressional Dish Pros & Challenges of Listener Support and Business Model Congressional Oversight and Distractions How We Choose Where to Focus Our Outrage When There’s SO Much To Choose From The Big Beautiful Bill Act… Gag! The Power of Citizen Advocacy Personal Well-being and Coping Strategies Jen's Vision for America's Future The Role of Awareness and Media Community and Collective Responsibility RECOMMENDED EPISODES Follow Jen Briney @congressionaldish Contact Your Members of Congress: (202) 224-3121 *** Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to . Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) @thecreativeimpostor @thecreativeimpostor Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: Connect With Andrea Credits /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/37339570

The Antidote to the Illusory Truth Effect with Andrea Klunder 07/09/2025

The Antidote to the Illusory Truth Effect with Andrea Klunder Dealing with feelings of fear, dread, denial, dissociation? We don’t want that! Let's blend art and activism, and discover how to harness your creative energy to inspire change. We'll talk about the power of community, navigating challenging conversations, finding balance in activism, and the perils of hypernormalization. Whether you're seeking inspiration or practical advice, this episode is your guide to making an impact through creative expression. RESOURCES VIDEO LINKS MENTIONED EPISODES MENTIONED Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to . Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) @thecreativeimpostor @thecreativeimpostor Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: Connect With Andrea Credits /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/37339195

Resistance Doesn't Have To Be Loud To Make Changes with Lisa Lackey 07/02/2025

Resistance Doesn't Have To Be Loud To Make Changes with Lisa Lackey How can you create or find intentional spaces to nurture hope and inspire collective action? Welcoming executive resilience strategist and founder of Insideout Living, Lisa Lackey, to discuss the importance of community and the need to nourish oneself creatively as a form of resistance. We explore how structured and intentional gatherings, like women's circles, can provide a supportive environment for self-growth and collective healing. Lisa emphasizes the necessity of connecting with both oneself and others to foster resilience, especially in times of socio-political turmoil. Some Themes: Nurturing Yourself as Resistance Every Battle is Not Ours Sawubona: "I see you." The Power of Community and Circles The Concept of Second Knowing Moving Away From The Hustle: Internal vs External Pressures Tapping Into Our Intuition Finding Quiet Space & Reclaiming Peace Returning to Ourselves Over and Over Again Get Connected Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) @thecreativeimpostor @thecreativeimpostor YouTube Playlist for Creativity & Media as Resistance: Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to . Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: Connect With Andrea Credits /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/37232490

We're Still Dreaming: The Resistance Sings with Wendy Parman & Sue Fink 06/25/2025

We're Still Dreaming: The Resistance Sings with Wendy Parman & Sue Fink How can YOU use your voice to amplify the changes you want to make happen? Welcoming Chicago-based artists Sue Fink and Wendy Parman to dig into their initiative, '50 Shades of Blue: The Resistance Sings,' a concert aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action through music, benefitting the nonprofit organization Democracy Forward. This conversation is a call to artists and audiences alike to engage creatively and actively in the fight for democracy and justice. We cover a LOT of ground including: Humanity and Inclusion The Birth of 50 Shades of Blue: The Resistance Sings The Role of Artists in Times of Crisis Navigating Communication, Protest Songs, and Conflicting Family Dynamics The Power of Finding Inspiration and Community and Filling Your Cup Choosing Democracy Forward as an Organization to Support The Power of Peaceful Protest Balancing Activism and Life Staying Hopeful in Challenging Times Get Connected Also Mentioned Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on LinkedIn and Instagram. @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) @thecreativeimpostor @thecreativeimpostor YouTube Playlist for Creativity & Media as Resistance: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to . Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: Connect With Andrea Credits /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/37152805

The Intimacy of Podcasting in an Economy of Attention with Helen King 06/04/2025

The Intimacy of Podcasting in an Economy of Attention with Helen King Helen King is one of my favorite people I’ve ever worked with in a decade of podcasting. This conversation is for you if you are: a podcaster someone with a cancer experience a nonprofit leader a creative individual thinking of creating storytelling media for your company, organization, or personal brand We cover a LOT of ground including: the beauty of podcasting as an intimate platform for connection moving between networks, indie, and organizational podcasting pros & cons of using video in your media strategy (I get ranty) the absurdity of health care systems when it comes to women's health in both the United States and new Zealand (we both get ranty) the problem with pink ribbons why Helen's done with feeling like an imposter! Connect with Helen Also Mentioned Connect With Andrea JOIN ME FOR OUR LIVE STREAM SERIES "Creativity & Media as Resistance"! Pick your platform: @thecreativeimpostor @andreaklunder @thecreativeimpostor --- Tuesday 6/17/25 @ 3pm CT with Lisa Lackey "The Second Knowing™" A Soul Circle for Women in the Quiet Middle of Everything Created and facilitated by The Second Knowing™ is the sacred wisdom that rises when the first story no longer satisfies. You’ve already lived through the First Knowing: You became who you were told to be. You achieved. You survived. You built, carried, managed, and proved. And now… something in you whispers, “There’s more.” The Second Knowing arrives when striving no longer serves. It is not a crisis—it is a threshold. It is a holy pause. It is your body, your longing, and your soul asking to be seen, in a different way. Not for what you bring, but for who you’re becoming. Wednesday 6/18/25 @ 3pm CT with Jen Briney "Congressional Dish" Jen's long-running podcast is how I learn everything school never taught me about how our government works (or doesn't.) And her voice is one of the only ones keeping me grounded during the present administration. She's also part of a political commentary trio on ... her co-hosts are good too, but Jen's still my favorite. Thursday 6/19/25 @ 3pm CT with Wendy Parman & Sue Fink "50 Shades of Blue: The Resistance Sings" and present a most talented cast of singer-songwriters, folk artists, and cabaret performers in Chicago. We sing because we're 50 shades of blue. We sing because we're angry but hopeful, sad but resilient. We sing because we can, and because we must! June 29 concert benefitting a national legal organization that advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education, and regulatory engagement. They DEFEND democracy, DISRUPT anti-democratic activity through legal action, and BUILD coalitions, creating a more democratic and just future through the law. Info & tickets: Thursday 6/26/25 @ 3pm CT with Monica Rivera "Be Seen. Be Heard. Lead with Impact" takes you from under-recognized to unforgettable. ✔ Personal Brand – Define what you stand for and how you want to be known. ✔ Thought Leadership – Share your perspective and ideas with clarity and confidence. ✔ Executive Presence – Lead the room with authority—online, on stage, and in meetings. Podcast Credits Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/36838940

Making magic in people's lives with the Del Sol Quartet, Sounds Current 12/02/2024

Making magic in people's lives with the Del Sol Quartet, Sounds Current Have you ever had an experience of working with someone at the top of their game that pushes you, artistically (in a good way), to be and do more than you have in the past? A project that streeeetches your skills in a way that is at times uncomfortable and exhausting, but in the end you see (or in this case hear) what you’ve created and say, “Wow! That really is good.”? And then suddenly, you find yourself in new rooms, having new conversations, with new people, about even more inspiring topics? Okay… well if you haven’t yet had that experience, go ahead and live vicariously through me for the next hour and maybe you’ll get a taste of what I mean. Let me introduce you to the Del Sol Quartet, currently composed of Charlton Lee on viola, Hyeyung Sol Yoon and Ben Keith on violins, and Kathryn Bates on cello. And if you’ve been paying attention, you may know that I’ve been having the pleasure to collaborate with Del Sol on the first season of their podcast Sounds Current, which was a 2024 official selection at the Tribeca Audio Storytelling Festival and won a Sold Signal Award for Artists & Designers Shaping Culture. But awards aside… This episode isn’t just about creating a podcast, though we do talk a little bit about Sounds Current in the second half. It’s about the joys and tension of being part of a group of artists (rather than a solo creator), pushing yourself to do something new in order to move society, and making art that means something valuable even when, and especially if, it doesn’t make sense economically. Connect with Del Sol Quartet - subscribe/follow for bonus content! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive You'll get immediate access to a secret podcast you can add to your favorite podcast app filled with highly curated content for the creative thought leader who wants to use podcasting to make a meaningful cultural impact through podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! We have limited space for January & February 2025. And not again until summer. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Connect With Andrea @thecreativeimpostor @andreaklunder @thecreativeimpostor Credits /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/34224860

An injection of weirdness with Becky Kilimnik & Diana Doty, Homespun Haints 11/01/2024

A Love Note to Your Voice with Mary Chan, The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice 10/14/2024

A Love Note to Your Voice with Mary Chan, The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice YOUR VOICE... What do you use if for? Have you ever thought of it like an instrument? Do you consider yourself to be a voice professional? Do you feel confident in your voice? Do you even LIKE the sound of it? Well… if you speak, perform, podcast, teach, lead meetings, create content for YouTube or other social media channels, you ARE probably a voice professional and your voice is an invaluable asset. Or at least it CAN be with a little guidance. And that’s a pursuit worthwhile to both Mary Chan and me. And it’s what we are exploring in the first half of this episode. Mary is a Podcast Strategist, Voice Coach, & Voice-Over Artist. She launches and edits podcasts for business professionals. She’s the founder of Organized Sound Productions, and producer and host of The Podcaster’s Guide to a Visible Voice. Mary and I are also sharing: insights on whether your current voice is authentically yours (why or why not), the intangible benefits of podcasting, whether podcasts need to be video, the challenging parts of entrepreneurship (ahem… sales), and she'll even give you a quick guide to writing love notes to YOUR voice. Quick Links (Vote for Oprah too!) Let me know what you think of the Chapter Marks in the Episode. OR Get on my calendar to talk about whether a podcast strategy building or ideation session might be right for YOUR current or future podcast. I'm looking for 3 organizations, businesses or independent podcasters who are using media to make a cultural impact to work with me this fall at an introductory rate. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: Connect With Andrea @thecreativeimpostor @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) @thecreativeimpostor Credits /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/33444482

What my 7-year-old niece knows about marketing 09/24/2024

Make friends with your data with Megan Dougherty, Podcasting for Business 09/05/2024

Make friends with your data with Megan Dougherty, Podcasting for Business Have you ever heard someone tell you, "You have to show your work!" If that brings you back to high school math class... SAME. Well this episode isn't about math, unless you count "podcast value math!" Megan Dougherty is show the work for me on what I've known for a while but couldn't quite put into words... there is NOT one podcast strategy to rule them all! In fact, she wrote the book on it. And I can't stop talking about it. Now whether you're a podcaster, a creative business owner, a content marketer... really anyone putting your creative work out into the world through media, this conversation is for you. What it comes down to? How do you know if what you're doing is working and what does "working" even mean? (Hint: It's not about the downloads!) Podcasting, writing a book, getting comfortable with discomfort, and navigating existential crises... all with DATA on your side! Here we go... LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Email me Let me know who you are, how you're connected to podcasting (fan, creator, dreaming of being a creator, etc.) and your thoughts around monetization, purpose, changes in the industry, etc. And if you REALLY want to get my attention, how has data influenced your creative business or podcast? WANT TO WORK WITH THE CREATIVE IMPOSTOR STUDIOS? Email me for the link to book a Podcast Tea. Then we'll meet for 30min to discuss your project and how we can support you. Mentioned in this episode (I'm training on using your VOICE!) (pre-order by 9/10/24 to get a FREE ticket to the above conference) (Megan's podcast) And... Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: Connect With Andrea : @thecreativeimpostor @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) Credits /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/32936497

I've been thinking about death... (don't worry, it's not that serious!) 09/02/2024

I've been thinking about death... (don't worry, it's not that serious!) Hey. I've been away from this podcast for about 2 years and I'm feeling kinda awkward about it. But, either you're still here or you've just found me, and that makes me super happy because I've been recently inspired to return to producing The Creative Impostor, amidst all of the other shows I'm producing for clients. I've been noticing, however, that some things are changing in the podcast space, and with creators more broadly. Some of it is awesome, and some not so much! So what do you do when some sort of transformation seems imminent? You stare bravely into the void, try to let go of expectations, and start asking questions. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: (I'm training on using your VOICE!) (pre-order by 9/10/24 to get a FREE ticket to the above conference) LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Email me Let me know who you are, how you're connected to podcasting (fan, creator, dreaming of being a creator, etc.) and your thoughts around monetization, purpose, changes in the industry, etc. And if you REALLY want to get my attention, how has thinking about death shaped your worldview for better or worse? WANT TO WORK WITH THE CREATIVE IMPOSTOR STUDIOS? Email me for the link to book a Podcast Tea. Then we'll meet for 30min to discuss your project and how we can support you. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: Connect With Andrea : @thecreativeimpostor @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) Credits /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/32857867

136: Podcaster Imposter with Andrea Klunder 04/05/2022

135: A huge creative risk for the new year with Andrea Klunder 01/11/2022

135: A huge creative risk for the new year with Andrea Klunder Let me tell you a Creative Impostor story for the New Year. It's about a woman taking a huge risk. The story begins during that weird week between Christmas and New Year’s. Where noting gets done, no one knows what day it is and yet, somehow, you imagined getting caught up on all the things you didn’t get to yet this year. It’s Monday and I’m driving from Chicago to a small town in Wisconsin, not far over the state line. It’s only 6pm but it grows increasingly darker and more ominous to this self-diagnosed city girl. I’m on a call with my friend Julia… running my internal monologue past her. (Thank you, Julia, as always for indulging me.) Why am I driving to Wisconsin right now? What exactly do I hope to accomplish? Who do I think I am? Why indeed? I'm taking a huge risk. It's not the same kind of risk I took when I moved from Michigan to the big city of Chicago out of college, or when I started auditioning for storefront theater productions around the city, or when I quit my full-time arts admin job to start my own yoga studio business, or even when I started this podcast. What feels different is that I'm telling you now, before it exists, before I even know exactly what it is. And the reason it's a risk to tell you is because I worry that I might not finish it. Mentioned in this episode Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: Connect With Andrea : @thecreativeimpostor @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) Credits /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/21738698

134: Open a conversation: how to facilitate civil discourse with David Blatt & Josh Lewis 12/20/2021

134: Open a conversation: how to facilitate civil discourse with David Blatt & Josh Lewis After 18 months of caution, this holiday season finally offers many of us a chance to commune with family and connect with old friends. Yay? Nay? How do we feel about the contact? The conversations? A lot has changed since the last time we headed over the river and through the woods. Not least is a collective intolerance for political viewpoints that don’t align with our own. These are deeply partisan times to be sure. That said, is it possible for divided friends and family members to foster mutual respect for all POVs, even wind up standing on common ground? Can we begin to reclaim civil discourse around cafe and family dining tables alike? Josh Lewis (a lifelong Conservative) and David Blatt (a committed Liberal) are test-driving a version of this complicated idea, facilitating conversations between reasonable, rational voices from opposite sides of America’s political discourse. Those of us about to cross into enemy territory armed only with a hot side dish and a bottle of wine will find David’s and Josh’s insight helpful for maintaining healthy debate around the holiday table. Among the topics we discuss is the enduring appeal of uncivil discourse, a tactic that’s long stood as an editorial board favorite, amplifying outrage in everything from 17th-century broadsheets to thoroughly modern cable news. David and Josh remind us that retracing our collective steps back to the civil middle is a marathon, not a sprint. Take heart even if a friend, colleague, or family member (or two) appears unwilling to dial down the angry rhetoric. And, maybe, take an extra bottle of wine along just in case. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: LISTEN TO IMPROVE WITH AUNTIE MAKE PRIVATE PODCASTS FOR YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECT WITH JOSH & DAVID CONNECT WITH ANDREA : @thecreativeimpostor @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor Studios. /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/21545426

Something new! 12/09/2021

133: Back to Beginner's Mind 10/03/2021

132: Activate your ideas with sex educator Karen Yates from Wild & Sublime 06/15/2021

132: Activate your ideas with sex educator Karen Yates from Wild & Sublime While recording this episode, I wrote down the following equation: Communication + boundaries = freedom to explore and play So, yeah...we’re talking about sex as self-care with Karen Yates, somatic sex educator as well as creator and host of Wild & Sublime, the live show and podcast that delivers a sexy spin on infotainment. Sex however is too narrow a term - at least by current, uniquely American standards. Erotic mindfulness is more expansive and inviting, focusing on openness and sensual pleasure rather than just the act. If you’re like me - a full-grown, cis-gendered, sexually active adult - even PG-rated discussions about sex (like this one) still make your cheeks flame. Karen, who’s a longtime member of Chicago’s sex-positive scene, has a knack for making frank discussions welcoming no matter where her audience falls on the sexual spectrum. “We talk about kink. We talk about vanilla sex. We talk about LGBTQ issues. We talk about just how to relate to each other.” Did you catch that? Relating to each other and to self is Wild & Sublime’s main thrust. Pardon the pun but when you hang around with Karen, you can’t help it. And if COVID has left you blissfully or woefully partner-free? Erotic mindfulness should be at the top of your self-care practice. “It's always good to build a new relationship with your body because the body gives so much information,” Karen says. “Bottom line, no matter where you come from, it's going to be an expansive, extraordinary exploration.” *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: Podcasting? Dreaming of podcasting? Hear the rest of my conversation with Karen on Ask me your burning question - get a coaching session for no charge when you on Podcast Envy! CONNECT WITH KAREN Get on the newsletter to find out when live Chicago events are back! CONNECT WITH ANDREA : @thecreativeimpostor @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) JOIN THE COMMUNITY, SUPPORT THE SHOW I've have TWO opportunities for you! I'm sharing more behind the scenes reflections on the various Podcast Envy and Creative Impostor interview episodes and more of my personal story, in the hopes that it helps you to realize that you are not alone on this creative path and inspires some idea in your creative life and work. You'll be helping to support the show (and me!) in exchange for bonus content. You choose your monthly support level of $3, $9, or $27/month. Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor Studios. It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you. /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/19481156

131: Defy Social Norms, Express Your Individuality with Jetty Nieuwenhuis, Trujetty 06/04/2021

131: Defy Social Norms, Express Your Individuality with Jetty Nieuwenhuis, Trujetty Can a conversation with a rebel influencer, recorded mid-pandemic, inspire us toward greater self-love and trust as we emerge from the COVID cocoon? Jetty Nieuwenhuis (pronounced Yeti) is the rebel in question. It’s an appropriate modifier to a term that absolutely conjures images of well-connected content creators seemingly unencumbered by life’s petty worries. Also: young. Influencer is overwhelmingly associated with youth. When it comes to the typical influencer credentials, Jetty aged out of the ingenue mold before she even began. Those few additional years have gifted her with wisdom, experience, and a healthy dose of authentic middle-finger mindset. I love Jetty because when she says living your life is the ultimate act of self-care, it’s not a hollow platitude; it’s her ongoing practice. A survivor of Lyme disease and bulimia, Jetty gradually grew into a place of listening to her body and mind rather than other people. So, here we are, ever so slowly move beyond our protective bubbles. We’re bound to bump up against our fears out there. That’s okay. Maybe we know ourselves a little better than before. Perhaps we’re more adept at focusing inward as we proceed outward. As Jetty says, we can live life on our own terms. There’s no time like the present. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: CONNECT WITH JETTY CONNECT WITH ANDREA : @thecreativeimpostor @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) JOIN THE COMMUNITY, SUPPORT THE SHOW I've have TWO opportunities for you! I'm sharing more behind the scenes reflections on the various Podcast Envy and Creative Impostor interview episodes and more of my personal story, in the hopes that it helps you to realize that you are not alone on this creative path and inspires some idea in your creative life and work. You'll be helping to support the show (and me!) in exchange for bonus content. You choose your monthly support level of $3, $9, or $27/month. Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor Studios. It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you. /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/19349834

130: Celebrate as a form of protest; anti-racism and multiculturalism with Lori L. Tharps 05/07/2021

130: Celebrate as a form of protest; anti-racism and multiculturalism with Lori L. Tharps "Anti-racism work is not about saving the unfortunate; anti-racism work is about saving all of us, improving the lives of all of us." ~Lori L. Tharps One of the themes to emerge from the not your typical self-care series is connection. Specifically, the idea that pursuing practices that require greater inward focus or offer less obvious immediate gratification creates a ripple effect. Anti-racism is self-care on a global scale. If you’re thinking, “Um, Andrea, that’s a bold claim and an unconventional discipline to add to my routine,” let me counter with this: it’s all about mindset. Lori L. Tharps - yes, of Kinky Gazpacho fame - believes that each individual action chips away at a towering problem until our collective efforts topple the entire system. There’s one critical catch. “If people look at anti-racism work, particularly white people, if they look at it as ‘well, you know, this is charity work for Black people and Brown people and I should just do it because it's the right thing and they need my help,’ that's not the right mindset to go into,” cautions the blogger and host of My American Meltingpot. On her podcast, Lori approaches the practice of anti-racism with clear-eyed directness, especially in her “Don’t Be Racist” series, recorded in the last half of 2020. In it, she offered some different ways of thinking about how we view the subject through a broader lens, how we incorporate these efforts into our lives, what that may look like - and allowing space for what that may not look like. Lori’s creative non-fiction style transitions seamlessly from her writing to her show which makes the prospect of dismantling this whole fabricated story of race totally doable. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: Hear more about the evolution of Lori's podcast on (episode releases shortly after this one.) Get Lori's books from Bookshop.org! Podcast Episodes Mentioned CONNECT WITH LORI L. THARPS JOIN THE COMMUNITY I've have TWO opportunities for you! I'm sharing more behind the scenes reflections on the various Podcast Envy and Creative Impostor interview episodes and more of my personal story, in the hopes that it helps you to realize that you are not alone on this creative path and inspires some idea in your creative life and work. You'll be helping to support the show (and me!) in exchange for bonus content. You choose your monthly support level of $3, $9, or $27/month. Connect with Andrea : @thecreativeimpostor @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, , 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you. /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/19014947

129: The whole point of The Creative Impostor (time for a shift) 04/04/2021

129: The whole point of The Creative Impostor (time for a shift) "I don't want to be interacting with people on a day-to-day basis and have them feeling like, 'Andrea...she's just really collapsed.' That's terrible. That's not the energy that I want to be putting out into the world. That's not how I want to be perceived. And it's definitely not how I think of myself." ~Andrea Klunder I don't know about you, but at this moment, at the end of March 2021, moving into April I am feeling like it is time for a shift. That makes sense. It's springtime in the Midwest. It's about those green little plants that are popping up out of the earth. It's about opening the windows for the first time in ages and doing some spring cleaning, clearing the dust. And WHOA, has it been one long winter! I'm going to go ahead and categorize summer 2020 as winter, spring 2020 as winter. It was all winter, as far as I was concerned, for, you know, pandemic reasons. And I decided to do a little spring cleaning for my VOICE with a voice lesson -- coaching session actually -- but I have not had a voice lesson in more than 10 years and this opened up a bunch of cans of worms (ew!) -- about health, recovering from trauma, fears about aging, identity, the way people perceive me, and the stories we tell ourselves. Thank you to Davin Youngs for the session and the insights! ( Now as we move into this shift together... What is challenging or confronting you in your creative life and work? What are you exploring? What questions are you asking? What do you want to talk about or hear about on the show? Email me your thoughts and requests, share your own experiences, ask some questions. You can send a regular old email, or attach a voice memo. AND/OR join The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks to attend our Community Zooms and we can talk about it there. It's free to join! *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY I've have TWO opportunities for you! I'm sharing more behind the scenes reflections on the various Podcast Envy and Creative Impostor interview episodes and more of my personal story, in the hopes that it helps you to realize that you are not alone on this creative path and inspires some idea in your creative life and work. You'll be helping to support the show (and me!) in exchange for bonus content. You choose your monthly support level of $3, $9, or $27/month. Connect with Andrea : @thecreativeimpostor @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, , 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you. /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/18595907

128: Rise from the debris; Kundalini yoga and healing traditions with Mason Pain 03/22/2021

128: Rise from the debris; Kundalini yoga and healing traditions with Mason Pain Episode 128. “Even a true, traditional guru — his only intention would be to introduce you to the teacher that exists within yourself.” ~Mason Pain Throughout this entire pandemic (hello, first anniversary!), I’ve grown more keenly aware of my need for: A protective bubble for my mind, a metaphysical helmet if you like, to protect my synapses from the torrent of bad news and keyed-up discourse and… A phrase to describe the practices that contribute to my sense of inner + outer wellbeing – something beyond the retail boon of self-care and… While I’m at it, a true reckoning around those beneficial practices with problematic roots It’s a lot to unpack in a year that has served up more than its share of awakenings. Gong resonance sound therapist and yoga teacher Mason Pain has a strategy for calibrating his thoughts and actions around all those weighty issues. He advocates that we all develop more discernment and build intuition into our everyday lives. He’s well aware of what a challenge that can be having wrestled with the recent (as well as the long-standing) revelations accusations of disturbing abuse committed by Yogi Bhajan, the now-deceased spiritual head of Kundalini yoga. Oh, self-care, why can’t you just be about delicious cupcakes and cat/cow pose (delicious as well, but in a different way)?! I struggled with what to call this episode... Slow down, go deeper Meet your inner teacher Move and breathe Protect your mind and your heart ...They all apply to both the episode AND the deep healing that any of us could use right now. What do you think? I'd love to hear your response to this conversation with Mason. Email me your thoughts, share your own experiences. You can send a regular old email, or attach a voice memo. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: Special Music - "Glass Bass by Frankum & Frankumjay on . Licensed under the Creative Commons. *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY I've have TWO opportunities for you! I’ll be recording some of my personal history with yoga (it hasn’t all been savasana!) for my private podcast feed on , a crowdfunding platform where you can support the show (and me!) in exchange for bonus content. You choose your monthly support level of $3, $9, or $27/month. Connect with Mason Connect with Andrea @thecreativeimpostor : @thecreativeimpostor @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, , 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you. /episode/index/show/thecreativeimpostor/id/18415121

127: Regulate your system with essential oils with Mira Binzen 03/09/2021

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