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MOMMAS WHO LEADEpisode 22: Mindful Leadership & Creative Energy: How to Lead with Alignment | Jordan Harcourt-HughesWhat happens when mindfulness and creative energy collide in leadership? In this powerful episode of the Mommas Who Lead Podcast, host Laura Caroffino welcomes author, artist, and holistic communication expert Jordan Harcourt-Hughes for an eye-opening conversation on how tuning into your body’s energetic signals can sharpen your business decisions and deepen your impact.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: How mindful leadership creates more resilient, purpose-driven leaders The role of playful creativity and non-judgment in problem-solving What “vibrational language” means and how it can shape the future of communication Simple ways to detach from rigid thinking a...2025-06-2045 min
The Total Entrepreneur: Mind, Body, SpiritEmbracing Intuition and Creative Resonance with Jordan Harcourt-HughesIn this episode, Dr. John Torrens, PhD sits down with Jordan Harcourt-Hughes, an abstract painter, writer, and digital producer, who discusses her passion for creativity and mindfulness. Jordan has a rich history of leading and developing creative professionals across the Asia Pacific region. Her recent book, Bitroux: High Country, speaks about language, sound, and the human body's interconnectedness, emphasizing a potential vibrational language that could transcend traditional human perception. Today’s conversation explores the importance of trusting the body's energetic intelligence over pure logic, implementing mindful creativity within professional toolkits, and the profound influence of resonance and intuition in dec...2025-05-1635 min
Homespun Haints: True Ghost StoriesWhat If Your Soul Came From Another Planet? A true ghost story and alien encounter interviewWhat if your soul originated from somewhere beyond Earth? What if consciousness isn't limited to human experience? These are the questions artist and author Jordan Harcourt-Hughes has been exploring through her multifaceted creative practices. Jordan of New South Wales, Australia, practices several distinct arts, including writing, metal sculpture, painting, installations, and creative workshops. She started with writing as a child, but abandoned it at 19 when words felt inadequate to express deeper truths. Part of what inspired this artistic blossoming were extreme out-of-body experiences, which led her to believe she may be an extraterrestrial or "star seed." Since t...2025-03-1038 min
168 Days of MagicGetting your creative project across the finishing lineOn the creativity front: the art of the creative retreat. Podcast chat: Nadine Green, owner of Organised. On the productivity front: 5 steps to finishing your creative project2022-08-2323 min168 Days of MagicStop judging, keep creating!On the mindfulness front: practicing the art of non-judgement. My podcast chats are with Business coach Heather Hutchings and Kapiti Coast artist Dianne Connal.2022-08-2329 min168 Days of MagicGetting feedback, welcoming good things and exploring Beginner's MindOn the creativity front: getting feedback on your work. My podcast chat is with Rosemary Nelson, Environmental Designer and Feng Shui Consultant. And on the mindfulness: exploring Beginner’s Mind.2022-08-2330 min168 Days of MagicTaking Risks and Maintaining FocusOn the creativity front: what creative projects give us: The freedom of psychological safety nets. On the mindfulness front: the art of single-tasking. And I'm chatting with Kapiti Coast artist Julie Davidson and Work and Life Coach Leigh Johnson.2022-06-0640 min168 Days of MagicEmbracing the ‘Messy Middle’ of a Creative ProjectOn the productivity front: resetting to deliver on your project – past the half-way point. My podcast chat is with business coach Averil Maher with some top tips for creatives. On the project front: starting to document your work.2022-05-1130 min168 Days of MagicKnowing when you're stuck - and what to do about itIn this episode, on the creative project front: what do you do when you get stuck and can't progress your creative project? My podcast chat is with speaker, MC and comedian, Kitty Fitton. And on the mindfulness front: the art of sense-making for navigating creative trouble spots.2022-03-1828 min168 Days of MagicTalk it Up, Talk it OutThis episode, on the mindfulness front: the art of positive self-talk. I'm talking with spiritual practitioner Kim Chamberlain. And on the topic of my own creative project - what does silent sound look like?2022-02-2533 min168 Days of MagicReflecting on your Creative ProjectOn the creativity front, I'm talking about reflection and the concept of resistance. My podcast chat is with yoga teacher Suz Stokes. And on the productivity front, how will you define success for your creative project?2022-01-0729 min168 Days of MagicThe Integrated LifeIn this episode I'm talking about mindful storytelling; my podcast chat is with naturopath extraordinaire Cush Reid and on the creative project front, I'm talking about an illustration I'm working on called Mokain Reciever.2021-12-1845 min168 Days of MagicGoing DeepOn the mindfulness front, I'm sharing 4 simple mindfulness practices that I do that you can try too. My podcast chat: Paekākāriki-based artist Emma Hercus, and on the productivity front, some tips on setting intentions and goals.2021-12-0326 min168 Days of MagicGetting stuck into a creative projectOn the productivity, we're looking at the characteristics of a creative project. Creativity-wise, we're exploring intuitive creativity and warm-up exercises. My podcast chat is with life and business coach Amy Cook. And in relation to my own creative project, I'm talking about some of the ideas behind the book that I'm creating illustrations for.2021-12-0334 min168 Days of MagicThe Road AheadOn the mindfulness front: Understanding distractions and knowing the time of day you’re most creative. My podcast chat is with reflexologist Yossarian Fay. And on the productivity front, I'm sharing how I've defined my own project goals and intentions.2021-10-1924 min168 Days of MagicTooling upIn this episode, on the creativity, I'm talking about my own creative project. My podcast chat:Kapiti-based neurotherapist Corinne Allan. And on the productivity front; selecting your champions and support team.2021-10-0927 min168 Days of MagicSetting the scene for deep creativityOn the mindfulness front, how do mindfulness and creativity work together? My podcast chat is with life coach Vicky Evans on befriending your inner critic. And on the creativity front, making space in your life for a creative project.2021-10-0929 min168 Days of MagicBeginning a creative projectOn the productivity front today: how do you choose a creative project that’s right for you? My podcast chat is with Kapiti-based textile artist Lisa Call. And on the creativity front: talking about the joys and benefits of of slow creativity.2021-10-0927 min