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Creative EnergyEpisode 9: Breaking News!Send us a textJumping Bean Magic Collective: www.jumpingbeanmagiccollective.com Linda Lewis: www.lindalewcreative.com Heather Manwaring: www.heathermanwaring.com2025-04-2810 minCreative EnergyEpisode 8: How to Rebuild Capacity When You Have Nothing Left with Cecile TerrillonSend us a textIn this deeply honest and nourishing episode, Linda and Heather sit down again with our dear friend Cecile Terrillon for a conversation on capacity: what it is, how we lose it, and how we rebuild it slowly, gently, and sustainably over time. We explore the nervous system’s role in capacity, the impact of grief and motherhood, and how life often forces us to slow down when we won’t do it ourselves. This episode is a gentle invitation to honor your humanity, feel what you’ve been avoiding, and start again, with 1% more s...2025-04-141h 09Creative EnergyEpisode 7: A Musician's Journey with Kelsey KleinSend us a textIn this conversation, Kelsey shares her creative journey, detailing her early influences from family, her experiences in acting, and how these shaped her musical career. She reflects on the importance of her upbringing in a creative environment, the role of teachers in her development, and her transition into songwriting and performance. Kelsey also discusses the emotional connections she draws from film and music, and how these experiences have influenced her artistic expression. In this conversation, the speaker reflects on their journey through performance, creativity, and self-discovery. They discuss the early days of performing...2025-03-311h 08Creative EnergyEpisode 6: Exploring personal style with Architect, Meredith VlahakisSend us a textSummaryIn this episode of the Jumping Bean Magic Collective podcast, host Linda Lewis and co-host Heather Manwaring engage with architect Meredith Vlahakis about her creative journey, the development of personal style, and the parallels between architecture and social work. They discuss the challenges and rewards of working in architecture, the impact of remote work, and the misconceptions surrounding the profession. Meredith shares her insights on the importance of understanding the extensive training architects undergo and the need for greater recognition and compensation in the field. In this conversation, Meredith Vlahakis...2025-03-1753 minCreative EnergyEpisode 5: Cringe and Allowing Money with Kate QuintardSend us a textSummaryIn this engaging conversation, Linda Lewis and Heather Manwaring sit down with Kate Quintard to explore her creative journey from her early inspirations to her successful career in real estate. They discuss her upbringing in North Carolina, her time at SCAD, the challenges of working in the fashion industry, and her eventual transition to real estate, where she found her true calling. Kate shares insights about her experiences in college, bartending, and the realities of the fashion world, ultimately leading to her success as a top real estate agent and...2025-03-031h 20Creative EnergyEpisode 4: Creating, Caretaking and ChaosSend us a textSummaryIn this conversation, Linda Lewis and Heather Manwaring explore the challenges of balancing caretaking with the need for creativity. They discuss the chaos of parenting, the scarcity of time and energy, and the importance of finding ways to express creativity even in small snippets. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the understanding that creativity is essential for personal fulfillment, not just a luxury. They share insights on adapting to new realities, appreciating the journey of motherhood, and giving oneself permission to create amidst the chaos. In this conversation...2025-02-1449 minCreative EnergyEpisode 3: The Inner Critic with Cecile TerrillonSend us a textSummaryIn this conversation, Linda Lewis and Cecile Terrillon explore the concept of the inner critic, its impact on creativity, and the importance of self-compassion. They discuss their personal experiences with the inner critic, the role of nervous system regulation, and practical tools for overcoming self-doubt. The conversation emphasizes the significance of community, coaching, and understanding one's needs in the creative process.www.jumpingbeanmagiccollective.comCecile Terrillon: https://www.instagram.com/cecile.terrillon/profilecard/?igsh=MTduYzU5eHpmcWhzeQ==Heather:www.heathermanwaring.comLinda2025-01-311h 09Creative EnergyEpisode 2: BeginningsSend us a textSummaryIn this conversation, Linda Lewis and Heather Manwaring discuss the discomfort and frustration of being a beginner in creative pursuits. They share personal experiences of starting new artistic endeavors and the challenges they faced. They emphasize the importance of practice and commitment in developing creative skills. They also explore the misconception that creativity must be financially lucrative and the value of creative expression for personal fulfillment. The conversation highlights the need to let creativity mature and evolve, and the role of divine inspiration in the creative process. In this conversation...2025-01-1742 min
Creative EnergyEpisode 1: PilotSend us a textThe first episode of the Jumping Bean Magic Collective podcast introduces the concept of the collective and explores the creative journeys of Linda Lewis and Heather Manwaring. The episode discusses the inception of Jumping Bean Magic Collective, the challenges faced by creatives in corporate jobs, and the desire to create work that aligns with personal vision and values. Linda and Heather share their own experiences as creatives and the importance of finding fulfillment in creative pursuits. They also touch on the idea of niching and the pressure to fit into a specific creative...2025-01-031h 01