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The Creative ImpostorMaking magic in people's lives with the Del Sol Quartet, Sounds CurrentHave 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… w...2024-12-0258 min
The Creative ImpostorAn injection of weirdness with Becky Kilimnik & Diana Doty, Homespun HaintsThere are some shows, some podcasters, who embody the spark that first drew me to podcasting’s flame in the depths of entrepreneurial burnout. Becky Kilmnick and Diana Doty of Homespun Haints are those podcasters. Over the years, they have become masters in the craft of independent digital storytelling and community building through their horror comedy podcast of true ghost stories. Ever the experimental entrepreneurs, Becky and Diana have recently launched a NEW project for the indie business minded creative searching for a better path. And no, this one isn’t haunted… probably. Po...2024-11-0159 min
The Creative ImpostorA 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 wort...2024-10-1400 min
The Creative ImpostorWhat my 7-year-old niece knows about marketingI am humbled at the feet of my 7-year-old-niece who taught me a big marketing lesson this month! Maybe this applies to you too... I mentioned some interesting things in this episode. Here they are: Sounds Current with Del Sol Quartet (Tribeca Official Selection!!!) Key Change with the Santa Fe Opera (Signal Award Winner!!!) EMAIL ME! If you want to 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...2024-09-2418 min
The Creative ImpostorMake friends with your data with Megan Dougherty, Podcasting for BusinessHave 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...2024-09-0654 min
The Creative ImpostorI'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? 2024-09-0246 min
The Creative ImpostorPodcaster Imposter with Andrea KlunderI feel like an impostor. Yes, on a repeated and ongoing basis - hence the name and premise of this podcast AND my podcast company The Creative Impostor Studios. But there are moments when this feeling is worse than usual. And that was the entire month of March 2022. Mentioned 20% off your pass to Podfest! Promo Code: podcastenvy (email me to see if the nearly free listener pass is still available!) Power Your Story (featuring my students!) #claimpodparity Show some love for T...2022-04-0510 min
The Creative ImpostorA huge creative risk for the new year with Andrea KlunderLet 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 omino...2022-01-1120 min
The Creative ImpostorOpen a conversation: how to facilitate civil discourse with David Blatt & Josh LewisAfter 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...2021-12-2051 min
The Creative ImpostorBack to Beginner's Mind with Andrea KlunderEpisode 133. Beginner's mind. That place where you don't know anything, where there's simply a desire to do. An inkling -- what a terrific word, inkling -- a slight knowledge or vague notion, it even implies curiosity. It's a good place to be, with infinite possibility. It's like the beginning of a new relationship with its flush of excitement and that nauseated uncertainty. Your senses are heightened and your rational brain is fuzzy. You can't think about any thing else. And six years ago in 2015, I was there with podcasting...2021-10-0410 min
The Creative ImpostorActivate your ideas with sex educator Karen Yates from Wild & SublimeWhile 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 f...2021-06-1547 min
The Creative ImpostorDefy Social Norms, Express Your Individuality with Jetty Nieuwenhuis, TrujettyCan 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 heal...2021-06-0441 min
The Creative ImpostorThe 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 t...2021-04-0425 min
The Creative ImpostorRise from the debris; Kundalini yoga and healing traditions with Mason PainEpisode 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 rec...2021-03-2253 min
The Creative ImpostorRegulate your system with essential oils with Mira BinzenEpisode 127. “We really need routines, so our reptilian brain isn't on high alert/alarm mode all the time.” ~Mira Binzen One of the throughlines to emerge from our exploration of not your typical self-care is the basic human need for routine, some sort of practical ritual that anchors us to calm even during life’s daily chaos. Mira Binzen believes the power of practice lies in its rigor and discipline - two words the commercial well-being industry willfully ignores. She has a keen understanding of the adjustments needed to return...2021-03-0943 min
The Creative ImpostorWake up from your deep sleep with Lisa Lackey, Insideout ConversationsEpisode 126. “I think that a lot of Black people are waking up to our beauty and our majesty and looking at... we are not who we have been reported to be.” ~Lisa Lackey The sun is setting a bit later these days (hurray!), so I thought I’d take Creative Impostor listeners back to an episode I recorded around the time of the winter solstice, those darkest days of the year. Hear me out. I promise this conversation remains relevant to our time, regardless of what the calendar says, and our ongoing exploration of not...2021-02-2552 min
The Creative ImpostorPair up with a PowerSister with Pam Covarrubias, Cafe con PamEpisode 125. "Being glued to your chair, to your computer, to your phone doesn't necessarily equal productivity. ~Pam Covarrubias Productivity and self-care may sound like contrary pursuits. Still, if anyone can combine these classic opposites into an uncommon but cohesive practice, it’s podcaster, conscious productivity coach, and recovering procrastinator Pam Covarrubias. Heads up: This episode makes liberal use of a “b” word, an “s” word, and an “f” word. Intrigued? Fabulous! Although the language doesn’t get nearly as salty as you might imagine (what, precisely, are you imaging?), the episode does provide a few choice word...2021-02-0742 min
The Creative ImpostorTell inspiring stories over delicious food with Kate Sullivan, To Dine ForEpisode 124. "In the midst of uncertainty, when there is this kind of situation of not knowing what to do, you realize that the majority of people aren't doing anything. So there's an opportunity there to do something.” ~Kate Sullivan Good conversation over a delicious meal with friends is the stuff of my pandemic daydreams. Emmy Award-winning journalist Kate Sullivan has found a distinctive way to tell inspiring stories over food - and package the combo for streaming. To Dine For is her celebration of ingenuity, hard work, and achievement told over foo...2021-01-3144 min
The Creative ImpostorRemember why you started with Cassandre Dunbar, Be Well, SisEpisode 123. "I feel that self-care, sometimes, it’s not just about you; it could be, like, community self-care.” ~Cassandre Dunbar What is self-care now? In the wake of last summer’s peaceful protests against racial inequity? Alongside a presidential transition marred by threats of further violence? How can we support the collective while caring for ourselves - and vice versa? Challenging questions about wellness have led me to people who are redefining the standard answers, like Cassandre Dunbar. As host of the podcast, Be Well, Sis, she embodies the idea of self-care as a civi...2021-01-1846 min
The Creative ImpostorManifest systemic change, starting with yourself with Rebecca LefebvreEpisode 122. "It's not enough to just sit there and come to an awareness about it; you literally have to do something about it.” ~Rebecca Lefebvre After a year that’s spanned 42-odd months, the first episode of 2021 is a conversation steeped in practical magic, the kind that can recenter individuals and rehabilitate entire social structures. That’s a tall order, I know. Luckily, Rebecca Lefebvre BSW, BSN, RN is an expert with a gift for interpreting ancient tools and applying them to 21st-century challenges. As all those post-nominal letters indicate, Rebecca knows her way around modern...2021-01-1056 min
The Creative ImpostorLove and Healing in India with Andrea KlunderEpisode 121. "He told me to stay, that love was more important than visiting temples.” ~Andrea Klunder It came to my attention recently that I did a whole series on travel stories and had not recorded my own travel story to share with you. And while I have been recording these conversations for you with amazing guests about travel AND now self-care, Erica Courdae and India Jackson offered a theme for the month of November in their professional DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) network Pause On The Play. The th...2021-01-0129 min
The Creative ImpostorDevelop kinder habits with Kelly Covert from In Her VoiceEpisode 120. "Perfection is not required.” ~Kelly Covert If your inbox is anything like mine (I feel for you), there’s no end to the number of resolution-writing guides you’ve received; everything one needs to generate! improve! accomplish! To say nothing of the bad habits you’re sure to (finally) crush. As aggressive well-meaning as they are, those articles promising more and better ultimately leave me feeling less than. It’s beyond time for resolution evolution! Inner-voice coach, author, musician, and podcaster Kelly Covert agrees. After years of failing to live up to grand...2020-12-2148 min
The Creative ImpostorTap into the abundance of energy, global travel meets sound healing with Shannon HarrisEpisode 119. "It’s sort of like using frequency as a pharmacy.” ~Shannon Harris ***All music in this episode (other than our theme music) is used with permission from Shannon Harris, and is composed, produced, and copyrighted by Shannon.*** It’s not a stretch to say that travel is a form of self-care. As this series transitions from unusual travel paths to uncommon self-care, it’s not a stretch to say that Shannon Harris is the perfect person to help bridge the gap. Shannon’s a musician, DJ, world traveler, educator, Qi Gong practitioner, and mastermind behind Audi...2020-12-1356 min
The Creative ImpostorStrive to be a global citizen with Sarah Mikutel, Postcard AcademyEpisode 114. "I think we should all strive to be a global citizen and to get past, you know, our immediate doorstep.” ~Sarah Mikutel Sarah Mikutel is back! This time, for her Creative Imposter close-up. If you haven’t yet tuned in to our conversation over on Podcast Envy...queue up that episode immediately. On it, you’ll hear Sarah share her evolution from avid podcast listener to creator of two+ shows: Postcard Academy, Podcasting Step-By-Step, and a *secret* one that takes niche podcasting to the next level*. For this show, Sarah treats us to some lyrical...2020-09-2133 min
The Creative ImpostorFollow your deep craving with Zselyke KecskésEpisode 113. "I was incredibly romantic because all my ideas about working and becoming a professional and building my career, they were already a little bit torn apart by me quitting my first job.” ~Zselyke Kecskés This episode is a love story, an old-fashioned romance with a quirky meet-cute, all filtered through the lens of decidedly modern challenges: WhatsApp courtship, COVID complications, and digital nomadship. It’s the stuff of Netflix dreams – with a dose of reality that only serves to make the story more relatable. The heroine of this adventure, Zselyke Kecskés, is a multili...2020-09-0847 min
The Creative ImpostorTalk about what's in your heart with Lisa James, Adventurous MidliferEpisode 112. "Travel will humble you quickly.” ~Lisa James Mark this episode as your first dose of The Creative Impostor’s cure for cabin fever, a prescription for passport blues and Instagram envy in the time of COVID. Lisa James kicks off a series of conversations with travel storytellers. The woman behind Adventurous Midlifer is challenging the rigid terms by which influencers are defined - and fostering genuine connections along the way. An intrepid adventurer, Lisa’s embraced travel realness since she first grabbed her passport, her backpack, her five-year-old twins and set off Guatemala. In 1999. Pre-5G...2020-08-2756 min
The Creative ImpostorAlign your big V Voice with your little v voice to amplify your message with Tina DietzEpisode 111. "In this phase of growth, it feels weird. It feels nebulous. It feels like this molting bird... Sometimes it takes as long as it takes, you know, it's not the enlightenment Olympics.” ~Tina Dietz This episode is for the birds. Or, rather, about birds. Or, more accurately, how much creative humans have in common with molting parrots. Hang with me; this episode isn't wall-to-wall ornithology talk. I recorded my conversation with Vocal Leadership Expert and Podcast Host Tina Dietz way back in the before-times. Still, her message about self-acceptance and faith in our creative ev...2020-08-0945 min
Podcast Envy069: How To Book Podcast Guests with Andrea KlunderI’ve got a super bossy solo episode for you all about booking podcast guests.
This nuts & bolts deep dive topic was prompted by one of our community members and frankly, I see this come up often as a HUGE pain point for podcast hosts, especially those of us with businesses to run who just can’t spend a lot of time chasing people down, sending reminders, dealing with no shows…
I’m going to walk you through the EXACT process, tools and boss tips I follow for booking podcast guests2020-08-0729 min
The Creative ImpostorCOVID is Good for Creators with Lucas Spivey, Culture Hustlers"Whenever there's a big shift in the world, those who have the most embedded power stand to lose the most. And those who have had little power, like small businesses, artists... they have an opportunity to seize that moment, pivot quickly in a way that most of these large institutions can't and take advantage of the new landscape.” ~Lucas Spivey By listener request, I am brining you this bonus episode with Lucas Spivey, founder of Culture Hustlers, to talk about how COVID is good for creators. What? Yeah... trust me... Culture Hustlers is a business sc...2020-08-0114 min
The Creative ImpostorResilient, resourceful, creative with Andrea KlunderEpisode 110. "A lot of businesses aren't going to survive... even those that do are gonna look different on the other side of this. And that's okay.” ~Andrea Klunder I want to have a little heart to heart with you today about where we are right now, how we are right now. Moments ago, I completed a recording session with Pat Wetzel, founder of Cancer Road Trip (from episode 109.) We were recording a conversation for her brand new podcast Bump In the Road. We know what that means, rig...2020-07-2021 min
The Creative ImpostorFind the path with Pat Wetzel, CancerRoadTripEpisode 109. "Ultimately, it’s up to you to craft your own life.” ~Pat Wetzel, author, traveler, founder & creator of CancerRoadTrip When I asked Pat Wetzel to imagine her life in the wildly uncertain future, the creator of CancerRoadTrip and the new podcast Bump In The Road, responded with complete certainty. But first… To understand Pat’s optimistic attitude toward the personal and the professional, it’s helpful to know how she got here. Diagnosed with supposedly inoperable cancer in 2009, Pat embarked on her treatment journey to discover that “care” rar...2020-06-2933 min
The Creative ImpostorSee who your followers are at their core with India Jackson from Flaunt Your FireEpisode 108. "We will get through this. It does require being innovative. It does require, you know, really, really being clear about what you want. But that's a beautiful thing because it allows you to focus on only that and not what you were told you should want." ~India Jackson, brand, marketing & visibility specialist India Jackson is in the business of giving companies and solo entrepreneurs permission to be themselves. As CEO of brand agency Flaunt Your Fire and host of a podcast by the same name, India busts people...2020-06-1943 min
The Creative ImpostorAllow space to simply connect with people with Erica Courdae, diversity, equity, inclusion consultantEpisode 106. "Community is even more so important when people do feel disconnected physically. So it's still important to be able to figure out -- we are now virtual and even any of the in-person components are now kind of shifted -- So how can we make sure that nobody feels as though they're not included?" ~Erica Courdae, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Consultant Everything I knew about structure I’ve had to reframe, reexamine, re...structure over the last 5,000 weeks of shelter-in-place. Multiple times. There have been days in which my pro...2020-05-2850 min
The Creative ImpostorIncrease your visibility with Nicole Otchy, personal sytlist and branding consultantEpisode 105. "Getting dressed is a conversation with ourselves before it's a conversation with anybody else." ~Nicole Otchy, personal stylist, branding consultant, podcaster What’s your wardrobe style? That question can short circuit the finely-tuned minds of otherwise competent people. Throw in a pandemic with its whiplash-inducing pivot to online all the time meetings or events and you’ve got a recipe for closet calamity. Performed without context, all the recent Kondo-izing or late-night online buying binges can add up to a closetful of clot...2020-05-2139 min
The Creative ImpostorChange the systems that aren't working with Sarah BuinoEpisode 104. "I will just reiterate to be kind to yourself and let's not continue to do grind culture right now. We don't have to be productive. And if you're not productive right now, you're doing it right." ~Sarah Buino, therapist, podcaster, speaker, founder Head/Heart Therapy Ready for some virtual therapy? Truthfully, I’m casting a side-eyed glance toward anyone who, at this point in the pandemic, answers, “Nah. I’m fine.” And this is why I’m not a therapist. But returning guest Sarah Buino, LCSW, CADC, CDWF, is and she’...2020-05-1535 min
The Creative ImpostorShare what you love with visual artist Ana PazEpisode 102. "I realized that when you do something with your hands or you are creative, you create something, you feel more satisfied, you feel more fulfilled." ~Ana Paz, visual artist, teacher & retreat facilitator Want to stave off shelter-in-place boredom and re-energize your spirit? Ana Paz, a Romanian artist living in Bodensee, Switzerland, says creating art during COVID-19 is the ultimate act of self-care. This episode isn’t a study in productivity or even fine art. Instead, it’s an invitation to return to something you once loved or engage in a new p...2020-05-0531 min
The Creative ImpostorNavigate your finances through tough times with Jen HemphillEpisode 101. "The one thing that I have been seeing is ‘I haven't saved up’ and the guilt around that. ‘I don't have any emergency savings’ and ‘I haven't built it up’ or ‘Why did I get myself into all this debt?’...You need to let that go. Focus on the now and give yourself the grace that you're going to get through this." ~Jen Hemphill, certified financial counselor Somewhere between the stress of planning for tomorrow and the distractions of paying for today lies the sweet spot of financial health. Jen Hemphill, a financial counse...2020-04-3037 min
The Creative ImpostorBehind the scenes celebration with listeners and The Creative Impostor StudiosEpisode 100. "Go, explore one of the episodes and really go into that story and just, you know, come out of it feeling like you just made a new friend. Even though you may have never, you MAY never meet them, you may never message them, but at least you know the struggles or the victories of someone else, which you know, you never know how it'll affect you and kind of drive you or inspire you. So that's it. I feel that's, that's the power of podcasting. Good storytelling." ~Edwin Ruiz, Technical Director, The Creative Impostor Studios2020-04-2641 min
The Creative ImpostorPivot before you need to with Ivy Summer, destination wedding plannerEpisode 098. "It is not the time to NOT send out that newsletter. It's not the time to take a break on Facebook Lives. This is the time to jump on and have live Q and A because it is about just reaching out... To be able to respond very quickly to couples and what they need because it's not only about the message, but how you respond to it." ~Ivy Summer Wedding planners are specialists at the art of pivoting. Sure, the timing for a venue to cancel or a cake maker to bail isn’t always gr...2020-04-1637 min
The Creative ImpostorControl what you can with copywriter Noel BoscoEpisode 096. "I feel like it's easier for some of my clients to come closer to their audience and say, ‘Hey, this is hard for me to. I don't have all the answers. I'm not dealing with this in the perfect way. Let's figure it out together.’” ~Noel Bosco Add motives and messaging to the list of daily concerns that have gone haywire lately. My mental capacity is running near empty just trying to regulate my sleep pattern, my eating regimen, my emotional wellbeing… How about you? If you’re a full-fledged business owner, content creator, or someone...2020-04-0933 min
The Creative ImpostorServe your clients and community with Tina Conroy, The Intuitive WomanEpisode 095. “I always say to people that energy follows intention. So when you pray for someone or you have a good thought for someone, you send out that prayer, you send out that thought. We know that when we do that collectively and we're connected, there's so much good that can happen.” ~Tina Conroy Time for a bit of the obvious: stress and anxiety are two of life’s constants. From minor aggravations to major worldwide meltdowns, what we lean on - physically, mentally, and emotionally - brings us comfort and, with any luck, relief. But wh...2020-04-0634 min
The Creative ImpostorReinvent your revenue (and freak out if you need to) with Sami GardnerEpisode 094. “It's okay to modify things. It doesn't need to always be business as usual. In fact, I would recommend to people, if you're really worried about how to show up, how to sell, how to market right now, just be giving... Be a giver.” ~Sami Gardner Life in the time of a pandemic. Whether you’re brainstorming a complete personal website rebrand or nesting under a pile of bread-baking cookbooks, one thing is certain in these uncertain times: the world of work has been radically altered. How do creatives greet these changes? Where do they fin...2020-04-0137 min
The Creative ImpostorStop making stuff that nobody wants with Lucas Spivey, Culture HustlersEpisode 093. "If you think you need to move to a city to access the creative buzz, I think you're looking at the situation through the wrong lens... Geographically there's a revolution happening like across the world... and it's happening in every city every basement, like every street corner, every crusty little studio. It's a global revolution that's happening right now." ~Lucas Spivey Are you currently stuck inside, furiously learning the steps to the coronavirus shuffle? Join the club. The world-wide lockdown is forcing freelancers and creatives to pivot on regularly-scheduled content or scrap their trusty playbook altogether. 2020-03-2540 min
Podcast Envy057: Your voice is an instrument of change aka launch your show now!Episode 057. “You have chosen to be here. And you have chosen to be here for a reason. I mean you could have picked anything... but you chose podcasting.” ~Andrea Klunder, Your Podcast Boss I was draaaaagging my feet on creating a "Launch Your Podcast" online course. I couldn't even record episode 1. And then I realized... I'm Your Podcast Boss. I don't have to do anything I don't want to do. So instead of trying to figure out how to motivate myself to create something I clearly didn't want to create, I turned the inqu...2020-02-1021 min
The Creative ImpostorCreative Impostor stories for you and happy birthday to me!Episode 087. "And during the whole experience, I thought I SHOULD make an audio journal, document what I was going through, but the few times I tried to record, I either sobbed or I just sat there staring at the time code counting up the seconds of my not knowing what to say." ~Andrea Klunder It's my birthday week! I don’t know about you, but birthdays are always a time of reflection for me — what has this past year meant for me and what lies ahead. It’s also a time to celebrate myself! And I am n...2019-11-2014 min
The Creative ImpostorA reading and an invitation from To Be WorthyYou know I love trying new things! So here's a new thing... this bonus episode is being give to you outside of my usual publishing schedule, and it's shorter than usual. And that's because I'm inviting YOU to try something new. I'm experimenting with The Creative Impostor Online Media Club inside my private Facebook Group. A few weeks ago we heard from Monica Rivera about the process of creating and giving her recent TEDx Talk about loneliness. You can hear the edited version in episode 086. Now... Monday 11/18/19, we are hosting Charlotte...2019-11-1506 min
The Creative ImpostorSpeak about the hard things LIVE Q&A with Monica RIveraEpisode 086. “The talk is called The Flip Side of Loneliness. It addresses my cure for loneliness which, in a nutshell, I believe is an inside job.” ~Monica Rivera Do not be fooled by the length of this show! Brilliant things come in small packages or, in this case, short episodes. In fact, it’s perfect timing especially if you’re considering doing something crazy-brave. Like give a TEDx talk. Her insights are about more than just what’s going through one’s head as they take the TEDx stage. Did I mention that Monica got up in front o...2019-11-0628 min
Podcast Envy051: Podcasting for Opera Companies with Andrea Fellows Walters & Brandon Neal of Key ChangeEpisode 051. “I think it’s like improv. You’ve given us prompts and we play and it’s a lot of “yes, and…” in terms of our conversation.” ~Andrea Fellows Walters Andrea Fellows Walters and Brandon Neal, co-hosts* and co-creators of Key Change, a podcast from the Santa Fe Opera, are two of my favorite people to work with. They’re as funny and engaging as you’d expect. Now that I think about it, you probably weren’t expecting that from opera podcasters… Before you switch off, this episode is not about opera per se. It’s about how an oper...2019-10-1736 min
The Creative ImpostorAll about your voice - feedback please!"One of the things that I hear from clients and potential clients and podcasting community members is that a lot of people really don't like the sound of their own voice." ~Andrea Klunder, episode 081. Lately I've honestly been feeling a little bit apathetic. I've had a hard time connecting with things that I love, things that inspire me, things that energize me, things that bring me joy. And so I am genuinely happy (finally) to be exploring this series with you and I'm curious: How do you feel about your own voice? 2019-08-2012 min
Podcast Envy047: How to win at podcast conferences"Making pod-friends is super important because as you may or may not yet know, podcasting can sometimes start to feel like this very solitary thing. It's not like performing on stage where you have an immediate feedback loop, an immediate direct interaction with your audience. It is something that likely you are doing in a room by yourself." ~Andrea Klunder, Episode 047. *** If you are listening to this very close to the time that it is released, I'm at Podcast Movement in Orlando, Florida podcast movement 2019. Are you here? Have we met yet? I am...2019-08-1319 min
The Creative ImpostorOne thing at a time, or how to change your life without changing everything "I think it is a normal reaction to a major event in your life to want to make all of these changes at once and you know what? I think it is also impossible." ~Andrea Klunder Recently it has come to my attention that I have been trying to change everything all at once. The health crisis that I've experienced this year with surgery and recovery has set me on a trajectory where I am fully aware of all of the things in my life that I'm...2019-08-0710 min
Podcast Envy045: Interviews vs Solos - which podcast format should I choose? “Audio is a super flexible medium and I think that we have very much limited ourselves in the podcasting space by putting ourselves into two camps: solo hosted or co-hosted shows and interviews.” ~Andrea Klunder, Your Podcast Boss I'm rebutting a rebuttal of an article that I had wanted to rebut from the Podcast Business Journal, which is a daily online resource that's fairly new in the space and I think is trying to present controversial or conflicting points of views for the sake of discussion on social media, which seems to be worki...2019-07-2527 min
The Creative ImpostorAdmitting I'm scared Every time I lose my voice to laryngitis, I have a fear that it won't come back. ~Andrea Klunder What are you scared of? Having a major health crisis changes the lens on how you perceive things. Long-time fears can resurface with a vengeance and new ones you never considered before can materialize. I was inspired to do this episode and post by Sarah Buino of the Conversations with a Wounded Healer podcast (which my team edits), who was inspired by the WNYC...2019-07-1716 min
The Creative ImpostorWhere Have I Been? Updates & Invitations "I just sort of went into this existential crisis of -- What is The Creative Impostor? Why do I need this show?" ~Andrea Klunder It has been a while since I have released an episode here for you. My last episode was this past summer with the fabulous Matt Marr. It was a really good one. And now... I have to tell you something really strange has happened or is happening, which is that I did not plan to take a hiatus with this show. I...2018-11-1915 min
Podcast Envy024: Hey Andrea... how do I do better podcast interviews?Are you asking the right questions in your podcast interviews?
I'll tell you what they are as well as a few other tips on how to get the most out of your interview guests in this episode of Hey Andrea...!2018-08-1519 min
The Creative ImpostorRecommit to being vulnerable as an artist with Matt Marr, podcaster, actor, therapist, self-proclaimed chatterboxI have been thinking about today’s guest for 2 years — ever since my first Podcast Movement conference in Chicago when he hosted the PMx talks before the OFFICIAL start of the conference — hilarious, welcoming, the best of MCs! In this episode, you'll get a healthy dose of "GayDD", shirtless Archie from Riverdale, and #truthtalk about identity, creativity, and vulnerability with Matt Marr. Matt Marr is an actor, narrative therapist, show host, self-proclaimed chatterbox and host of The Dear Mattie Show. Personally, I love that he always calls me (and everyone else, but I like to think...2018-07-1150 min
The Creative ImpostorPower Your Story with Sam Trump, Sam Kirk, Jenny Q on Music, Art, Social Impact Announcing Power Your Story Season 3, a podcast produced by my students from the Podcast Tech mentoring program at a high school in Chicago! Today I'm giving you a first-hand sneak peek of Season 3 of our student-produced podcast, Power Your Story. We are rolling out Season 3 June-August 2018! Featured Interview Clips Musician Sam Trump with Mark and Nate Artists Sam Kirk and Jenny Q with Alfred and Justus Musical transitions (Power Your Story theme music) by DJ Sparkz. Connect With Power Your Story Website Instagram ...2018-06-2135 min
The Creative ImpostorDo one thing that's completely different, Monica Rivera, You Wanna Do What?! Episode 070. "But everyone keeps saying just find your passion -- find that one thing and follow your bliss and I thought well... I have a bunch of passions, so which passion are we talking about? And that's why I kept feeling really stuck in that decision of needing to pick one thing." ~Monica Rivera I'm obsessed with podcasts and I always want MORE so there's this thing I do once a week in the She Podcasts Facebook Group on Wednesdays. I scroll through a VERY long thread of new podcast episodes by other women podcasters and pick...2018-06-0745 min
Podcast Envy015: Hey Andrea... what gear do you use?Episode 015. "Hey Andrea... will one of your Podcast Envy epis feature a list of equipment you started with (like, from the very first episode you ever recorded) & how those items have changed/morphed over time, like what you kept, what you upgraded, what you've jettisoned? Asking for a friend... "
Special thanks to community member Lisa Widder for the excellent question! Lisa, here's your answer!2018-05-3013 min
The Creative ImpostorFlip the script, Robyn Conley Downs, Feel Good Effect, mindset, podcasting, what it really means to be healthy Episode 069. "I had to be able to sit there in that uncomfortable place of this is not as good as I want it to be — and that’s okay."~Robyn Conley Downs I discovered Robyn when she needed a podcast editor for her new show the Feel Good Effect. That was a year ago and since then, I have listened in detail to every single one of her episodes and she continues to amaze me with her big heart, inquisitive mind, business savvy, and seemingly superhuman ability to "do it all." As we discuss in this...2018-05-2351 min
The Creative ImpostorSelf-doubt, self-care, and trusting your own creative process Episode 068. “They haven’t discovered I’m a fake yet — THIS is the moment they’re going to figure out they’re wasting their time and money working with me.” ~Andrea Klunder Sometimes you need to take a break — play, sleep and trust your instincts even when it feels like you SHOULD be working… Want to know what I’ve been up to? Oh just getting in my own head, vacillating between creative exhilaration and creative Impostor (yes.. CAPITAL “I”). Find out why… Resources & Links Summer Self-Care Society starts 5/17/2018!!! Key Change Podcast Trailer ...2018-05-0916 min
The Creative ImpostorSeek out tranquility, Kimberly Wilson, Tranquility du JourEpisode 067. "The connecting thread for me is the idea of tranquility... it's not because I have it all figured out. It's because I'm always seeking it out too." ~Kimberly Wilson Yoga. Mindfulness. Eco Fashion. Writing. Podcast. Conscious Business E-course. Psychotherapy. A charitable foundation called Pigs & Pugs... Kimberly Wilson has created the multi-passionate lifestyle brand of my dreams! (only my foundation would be more like Sloths & Cats... doesn't have the same ring...) I've been following Kimberly ever since I was a struggling yoga studio owner in 2009 and I sought out her help through her Conscious business...2018-04-1844 min
The Creative ImpostorRaise your vibration, Susan Chu: Crystals, Feng Shui, and changing careersEpisode 066. "And when I was in finance, I wasn't practicing a lot of self-care... I kind of hit a wall where I needed to change my entire lifestyle because the path I was taking was going to lead me to an early grave." ~Susan Chu Susan Chu is a holistic practitioner who works with people to move past fear, take better care of themselves, and find their passion for a more authentically aligned life. She uses crystals, feng shui and mindfulness for magical results in a totally grounded way. I LOVE how she calls the...2018-04-0549 min
The Creative ImpostorA remedy for not enough, self-gratitudeEpisode 065. “She asked me how could I express gratitude. My first thought was “to whom?” But she meant… gratitude to mySELF.” ~Andrea Klunder Pause, take a deep breath, lift your head, and look around... I just released an episode in my new-ish podcast about the craft of podcasting, Podcast Envy, about downloads, numbers, stats, etc and you probably know already how I feel about using those metrics as a measure for success from my Creative Impostor episode 57: What do numbers have to do with success? And I propose a question that applies to areas of l...2018-03-2916 min
Podcast Envy006: Hey Andrea... checklist to launch?Episode 006 features our first listener question in a segment I like to call "Hey Andrea..."
Anna Joy of Anna Joy Healing and the the soon-to-launch podcast Queer Witch has been stock piling episodes and is wondering how many is enough (or too many) before committing to submit? Is she just procrastinating? Is there a checklist of everything you need to be ready to go?
Why, yes, there is...2018-03-1514 min
The Creative ImpostorStay in the room, Stacey Herrera, Sex, Money, Creativity, The Sensuality ProjectEpisode 064. “Self-consciousness is the assassin of authenticity.” ~Stacey Herrera Stacey Herrera is the producer and host of the podcast The Sensuality Project. I love it, it makes me blush and it makes me think about topics we often don't get to talk about in a constructive way. And I don't mean just sex -- but what the experience of being in this physical, sensual body is like; relationships; permission, consent and boundaries; social norms and prejudices; and so much more. Stacey is facilitating a premium community JUST FOR these kinds of conversations amongst "sister friends": The S...2018-03-141h 09
The Creative ImpostorGo on a JoyrIde, Aimee DuFresne, writer, traveler, joy catalyst"It’s about being happy, it’s about living your life- not anyone else's life. But it's the life that YOU want to live, the life that makes you happy, that makes you share with the world what it is that you want to share. ~Aimee DuFresne, Episode 063 Do you ever find yourself dangling the proverbial carrot in front of yourself? "I'll be happy when I..." or "If only I could just..." or "I'll take a break once I..." Aimee DuFresne is no stranger to this trap, but through decluttering (inside and out), focusing on joy a...2018-02-2844 min
The Creative ImpostorCommit to yourself, Jeannette Bridoux, Instagram growth boss, personal brand builder“If you keep telling yourself you can’t do things, just stop it. Cut that inner critic out of your life and be more open to ‘I could do that.'” ~Jeannette Bridoux, Episode 062 Commit to yourself, your goals, your dreams, your purpose… Spending time with Jeannette Bridoux is like a really good cup of afternoon coffee for my soul. Her energy, her bottomless well of fresh ideas and her laugh are contagious. Jeannette is a connector who has been mastering social media, especially Instagram, and who even inspired me to experiment with Insta Stori...2018-02-2244 min
The Creative ImpostorYou are not alone, a tribute to my cat Tytania and the power of community“She has always been, among other things, a teacher to me… I learned a lot about patience, I learned a lot about meeting someone where they are… and also she taught me how to have unconditional love for her even when she was peeing on everything and wanted nothing to do with me.” ~Andrea Klunder, Episode 061 Grief, isolation, and the power of community in times of transition… My muse, Tytania. She was always difficult to photograph (and hated having pictures taken,) but you can see some at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/061 Saying good-bye is never e...2018-02-1520 min
Podcast Envy001: I am NOT your podcasting guru or how to start your podcast and make it the envy of everyone elseEpisode 001: Welcome to Podcast Envy, helping you make your show the envy of everyone else!
How?
Hint: It's not about the microphone.
I'm Andrea Klunder, your podcast boss, and together we are going to learn the mindset, the technology, the secrets to aligning your show with your passion, power and purpose.
And I promise I'm not going to ever talk about "crushing it," "10x-ing" or "6-figure overnight successes!" Ever.2018-02-0806 min
The Creative ImpostorKeep your day job AND your dream, Dylan Rice, musician, singer, songwriter"The challenge is how do you not give yourself away? How do you keep your own soul and integrity intact? You need to have these reserves of your own worth." ~Dylan Rice Episode 059: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/059 Crowdsource your perks... In this episode, I reconnect with singer, songwriter, guitarist, arts administrator and my former roommate from my early 20s, Dylan Rice. Dylan is an artist who has both left his day job to make music and record an album AND has kept his day job to make music and is now recording his T...2018-01-1751 min
The Creative ImpostorCultivate brave space, intentional community Licia Berry, Lisa Nalbone, Wendy Parman, Isabelle Rizo, Emily Stroia "There's something sacred about passing the microphone to each individual woman and what's even MORE exciting and sacred is the way in which everyone was LISTENING to each other." ~Andrea Klunder In this episode, I have FIVE incredible women gathered to talk about intentional creative community and, of course, that pesky little impostor voice! My guests! Licia Berry... bestselling author, artist, speaker, mentor, women's advocate, author of I Am Her Daughter* Lisa Nalbone... educator, advocate for self-directed lifelong learning, author of Life Sparks Wendy Parman... singer, actor, writer, voice t...2018-01-111h 09
The Creative ImpostorWhat do numbers have to do with success? "We have a tendency to focus on the negative rather than the... goals that have been really successful and one of the reasons for that is an obsession with numbers." ~Andrea Klunder Episode 057: Being successful, being seen, being heard... Happy New Year!!! How are you? What are you up to creatively this year? Intentions... visions... desires... are you going to switch things up or are you going to really stick it out and drill deeper into what's already working? And how will you measure success? "Numbers are the easiest way to m...2018-01-0427 min
The Creative ImpostorTrust the nudges you're getting, Samantha Mant: Naturopath, Self-Care, The Holistic Branch “When it does feel vulnerable, that’s an indicator that it’s something that you really desire.” ~Samantha Mant We have so much more insight into our own bodies and what works for us than anyone else… Have you ever gotten health or healing advice from a doctor or other practitioner and felt like they just weren’t listening to you or believing you? What if you could get high level intuitive health advice from a hip holistic healer with a strong clinical naturopathic background and hot pink (blue or purple) hair depending on the day?2017-11-2247 min
The Creative ImpostorWhy I don't like "self-care" and I LOVE Self-careHow can we redefine self-care? Show Notes: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/053 "...my ultimate self-care ritual was turning into an anxiety-creating monster." ~Andrea Klunder It's November -- my BIRTHDAY MONTH!!! It's the time of year, where the weather begins to chill, leaves fall from the trees (at least here in the midwest), and nature is calling us to go inside, snuggle up with a cup of tea or cocoa and become more introspective. And yet, the winter holidays are right around the corner and they are so contra to that natural cozy, introspective instinct...2017-11-1231 minThe Creative ImpostorDiscover your magic, Tonya Gonzalez, Tarot Life Coach, Woo Woo Witchcraft“Women are ready to speak their voices, raise their voices, lift their voices because we’ve been quiet for too long. We are ready stop the destruction of the world. We’re ready to heal these conversations around money and finances. We’re ready to heal these conversations about having your period. It is a part of our life. Please deal with it… look at it, understand it. It’s not going away.” ~Tonya Gonzalez I've been following Tonya Gonzalez on social media for a while -- connected by a mutual friend, both in life and in spirit, we are...2017-10-3138 min
The Creative ImpostorDecide to create your own happiness, Katy Flatau, Mindful-U"Sometimes you need to stop looking over the edge of the cliff and look around and notice 'oh yeah, we’re all here together.' There’s power in that feeling of community." ~Katy Flatau Career change and life balance coach Katy Flatau and I talk about how to plan for a career change EVEN IF you are successful, EVEN IF your job isn't horrible, but when you feel there's something missing. She shares her own journey from corporate sales job to entrepreneur, feeling like an impostor and how she corrects for that daily through community and connection. We also...2017-10-2054 min
The Creative ImpostorChange, Connection, Magic and the Death Card "A lot of times we start things… we set a big goal, we create a big vision for ourselves, and we announce it on Facebook… and then somewhere along the way, it gets difficult, we meet with that resistance, we start falling short…" ~Andrea Klunder It's the murky, muddy middle... Our theme for the upcoming month is all about working with professional coaches to help navigate resistance to change, make connections, and trust your own magic. In this episode, hear what I'm feeling resistance around these days and get the scoop on what I WANT to do...2017-10-0623 min
The Creative ImpostorUse your power & privilege for good, Andrea Ranae Johnson“We see things that are so big, they’re so daunting, we say, ‘There’s no way can change anything. Who am I to even try?’ And with that mentality, it’s not going to change.” ~Andrea Ranae Johnson You have more power than you think. This month, I made a commitment to join an initiative to build solidarity for social justice headed up by my new friend and colleague, Julie Neale, host of Mother’s Quest podcast. It’s called the Women Podcasters in Solidarity Initiative and I had NO IDEA how I was going to appr...2017-09-1242 min
The Creative ImpostorTalking to strangers“How can I push the boundaries and expand the possibility for what we are creating here together in this podcast relationship through this technological, magical, modern connection that we have?” ~Andrea Klunder Confidence = the decision to try, Self-doubt = the decision not to. What happens when you get bored with the thing you’re creating? You switch it up, try something new, and sometimes… that can make you feel like a total impostor all over again! What do you do then? Take an action, talk to strangers, do the thing so you can be t...2017-09-0727 min
The Creative ImpostorCome over and play“There’s a very blurry line between making art and working when your art is your life and your passion is your art and your art becomes your business and your business is work… it’s a tricky cycle.” ~Andrea Klunder Self-promotion & Play like Oil & Water? Maybe not… When I was a kid, the other kids on the block would get frustrated because rather than just riding bikes together, I always wanted to creates some structure and do things like make them play traffic cop. Not a lot has changed, in that even as an adult...2017-06-2917 min
The Creative ImpostorAll the things I am NOT“I looked at everything I saw being done and asked: What else? What isn’t here? How could I do this differently? What is a way to approach this problem that only I can (or will?)” ~Andrea Klunder Swimming my way out of the impostor cycle… Last week I released a very fun, funny, insightful, inspiring interview with Jennifer Briney of Congressional Dish podcast and we both admitted to having imposter-y feelings independently of each other on the same day AT the same podcasting conference. She was there to give a keynote about her brilli...2017-06-1208 min
The Creative ImpostorPermission to stop“I keep thinking I need to do more– That I need more clients. That I’m going to run out of money. That I need to keep pushing forward until I make it to… where exactly?” ~Andrea Klunder Letting go of busy… It has been a BUSY month filled with transitions and new things. Of course I knew it would be because our theme for the last few weeks both in The Creative Impostor Facebook Group and in the Chicago Women’s Creative Collective has been Creative Woo-Woo: mystical practices for your creative workflow I’ve...2017-05-2511 min
The Creative ImpostorImpostor vs Intuition“The impostor voice wants to protect you by keeping you small and safe. The intuitive voice wants to help you by elevating your platform to rise to the occasion. It may be risky. But it’s probably worth it.” ~Andrea Klunder So when you have both the voice of your creative impostor AND the voice of your deepest intuition clamoring for attention in your brain, how on earth do you know who is saying what and who to listen to? Well, you need mad tools, skills and support! Show Notes Galore: http://ww...2017-05-0312 min
The Creative ImpostorHow podcasting & meditation saved me…“I eventually came to a turning point where I realized that from here, anything was possible. I started listening to entrepreneurial podcasts, and financial podcasts, creativity podcasts and “how-to-podcast” podcasts… I was able to shift my view just enough from “no options” to “infinite options!” ~Andrea Klunder How podcasting and meditation saved me from bankruptcy, depression and impostor syndrome… I launched my first business in 2008. Infuse Yoga Spa was my vision for an urban oasis of holistic health, wellbeing and community in the middle of the concrete jungle of Chicago. I wrote a business plan, quit my “day...2017-04-1921 min
The Creative ImpostorYour Shadow & Mine“When you are operating from the acceptance of your whole self, YOU get to choose your path and actions freely, because there is nothing behind you from which you are running.” ~Andrea Klunder, on liberation from the Shadow What are all the things about yourself that you would NEVER share on social media? Ever since editing my interview with artist Sara Zalek in Episode 030, this topic of the Shadow Self has been nagging at me because it comes up a LOT in the type of work I do and I always THINK I want to explore...2017-04-0417 min
The Creative ImpostorMindfulness & Impostor Syndrome“…and yet I don’t think the Past and Future are inherently evil dimensions to avoid visiting altogether.” ~Andrea Klunder Be present. And mine the past and future for learning and possibility. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Anxiety when your mind spirals into the past or future – real life example from foray into teaching Digital Journalism to high school students “Being present” and how this brings confidence, clarity and wipes out impostor feelings in the moment Shifting your mindset to get wisdom, insight and imagination from past & future Mindful authenticity online in your social media Betsy Bash How...2016-11-0915 min
The Creative ImpostorCommunity Online & Off, Social Media Anxiety (and how to cure it)“…being creative all by yourself really just doesn’t work. It doesn’t! I mean, who are you creating for? If you’re writing, it’s meant to be read. If you’re playing music, it’s meant to be heard. If you’re taking photographs, they’re meant to be seen. If you’re creating a business, it’s meant to serve… someone.” ~Andrea Klunder OH! ITS BEEN TOO LONG since our last episode. September FLEW by but never fear, that can only mean that a LOT has been happening over here… I started two new jobs, one of which is te...2016-10-0516 min
The Creative ImpostorPlay Dress-Up – Darcie Purcell & Susan Marzano, Soul Love Fest“We believe in magic and possibility… and pixie dust. A year and a half ago, I would have never said those things out loud. I was too ‘professional’ and now I say them every day.” ~Darcie Purcell Be careful what you wish for because you WILL get it! Culinary event planners Darcie Purcell and Susan Marzano are following their intuition and serving up an “amuse bouche” of nourishment for your soul. In this episode, we talk about: *How Darcie & Susan discovered their powers of manifestation doing urban vision quests in Susan’s Chicago apartment...2016-08-2437 min
The Creative ImpostorOwn Your Choices, Andrea Newberry, Leche Libre“Fear is just a choice — fear of what other people think or fear of whether you can do it or not — it’s a choice.” ~Andrea Newberry How can we “have it all” in life and business and what can we do when things get rough? Fashion designer Andrea Newberry of Leche Libre is re-designing the power suit with her innovative line of urban chic breastfeeding apparel. In this episode, we talk about: *Why she started Leche Libre as a new mom even though she had NEVER designed clothing before! *What it mean...2016-08-1130 min
The Creative ImpostorMindfulness, Community & Business – Season 2!!!“Well certainly people are going to want to listen to this because I’m creating it!” ~Andrea Klunder, (reflecting on my childhood self recording my first “radio show”) Announcing SEASON 2 of The Creative Impostor!!! What’s new? Clarity on The Creative Impostor brand and podcast. Our 3 areas of exploration are: Mindfulness, Creating Community, and a more Holistic, Feminine Approach to Business. And, of course, we’re still going to be talking all about impostor syndrome and how to do your creative thing despite that little voice in your head that says “who do you think you are...2016-08-0320 min
The Creative ImpostorToolkit: Self-Compassion“When we get stuck in ego, achievements and accomplishments — stuck in self-doubt — stuck in ‘not enough’ syndrome, we need only to remember who we really are… and let go of these attachments” ~Andrea Klunder Did you hear the story of how the Buddha became the Buddha? So maybe you didn’t know this story about the Buddha, but maybe you’ve heard of Brene Brown, author of Daring Greatly and most recently, Rising Strong. Brene is best known for her two TED Talks on shame and vulnerability. Okay… so what the heck to the Buddha and Bre...2016-06-0325 min
The Creative ImpostorHow to start (anything)“Personally, I don’t ever want to run out of opportunities to soar.” ~Andrea Klunder What is it that you want to try, do or create? And what’s holding you back? Scratch that second question. Simply… what is it that you want to start? This episode was inspired by clients, friends, members of the Chicago Women’s Creative Collective, my own experiences as a serial “starter”, all of my guests for The Creative Impostor, and especially my conversation in Episode 02 with women’s empowHERment coach, Nikki Nigl. Facebook * Twitter * LinkedIn * Periscope * Instagram * Tumblr “Why would you w...2016-04-1412 min
The Creative ImpostorToolkit: Yoga Nidra (Relaaaaax…)“I didn’t know or understand what was happening or why — I was just doing downward dog and shoulder stand and feeling… better.” ~Andrea, on yoga practice What if you had a direct line to uncovering your life’s purpose? One of my favorite things to do in my life and work is to take potentially weird, esoteric or “out there” concepts and ideas, explore and test them with what I like to call “open minded skepticism” and then translate and share them with people who might not otherwise seek them out, but can REALLY make use of them. S...2016-02-2015 min
The Creative ImpostorToolkit: The Paper Planner“The director’s most reliable tool may be his capacity to be bored.” ~Peter Brook, The Open Door I got bored with my podcast. It’s taken me a MONTH to publish a new episode of The Creative Impostor. I have so many wonderful interviews with inspiring guests languishing on my laptop, waiting to be edited, formatted and shared with YOU! So what’s the hold up? Get episode 12 on iTunes and find out now! Facebook * Twitter * LinkedIn * Periscope * Instagram * Tumblr “‘I don’t have time’ really means ‘I haven’...2016-02-1510 min
The Creative ImpostorResistance“Where there is a Dream, there is Resistance. Thus: where we encounter Resistance, somewhere nearby is a Dream.” ~Steven Pressfield, The War of Art This one was big and it’s embarrassing to admit to you… You should know that as I was recording it in my mini recording studio, in my bedroom closet, I could feel the blood rushing to my face and my sweat glands kicking in. This episode was inspired by my conversation in Episode 10 about authenticity and learning to trust yourself with psychotherapist, musician and one of my mentors, Ellen Katz. Listen t...2016-01-1010 min
The Creative ImpostorTravel, Service, Gratitude“Even with limited resources, we really are in a position where we have the power to make positive change in the world around us.” ~Andrea Klunder, regarding a service project in El Salvador Post-Thanksgiving, are you still flexing that “gratitude muscle” or are you all thankful-ed out? This episode is inspired by my conversation with Kathryn Pisco of Unearth the World in Episode #8. Check out Kathryn’s company, Unearth the World, here! Facebook * Twitter * LinkedIn * Periscope * Instagram * Tumblr “When I can disconnect from all of these modern day technological trappings, I...2015-12-1323 min
The Creative ImpostorMoney“The purpose of being in business for myself is not just to make money, but to be a conduit through which money can be channeled as the energy needed to create beautiful things, to facilitate art, and to champion innovate expression and exploration that expands our collective consciousness.” ~A message from the universe for Andrea Klunder It turns out money is a HUGE trigger for me of impostor-y feelings. This episode is inspired by my conversation with Alee Reina Hoffman in Episode #6. Check out Alee’s website The Soul Channel Report here. Face...2015-11-1118 min
The Creative ImpostorProcrastination & Perfectionism“If you don’t have 15 minutes a day to spend on your creative passion, you’re just making an excuse.” ~Michele Theberge My FAVORITE manifestation of impostor syndrome is procrastination. This episode is inspired by my conversation with Melissa Dinwiddie in Episode #4. Check out Melissa’s website here. AND hear my interview with her on Episode #4 of this podcast. Facebook * Twitter * LinkedIn * Periscope * Instagram * Tumblr “I felt like my life was a game of Donkey Kong, jumping over barrels being thrown into my path by a giant ape on the way to my creative des...2015-10-2007 min
The Creative ImpostorIdentity“When I was a kid, I knew exactly who I was… if there was something I wanted to do, I was pretty sure I could figure out a way to make that happen.” ~Andrea Klunder What does it say on your business card? What’s your title? Do you feel like that’s who you are? This episode is all about Identity and in it, you will here about all the crises I’ve had with it by the age of 36. You may even discover a new way to define yourself. This episode is adapted from a talk I...2015-10-2017 min