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The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 106: Creative Spark Series - Creative Confessions with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte Gullick In creativity, there’s no one “right” way to go about things; we all have our own unique creative habits and hacks. So, in this episode, Melinda and Charlotte reveal some of their creative quirks and strategies in the form of creative confessions. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to reflect on your own creative practices and habits, and to share your creative confessions with us. Tho...
2025-11-1318 min
Jane Austen RemixedThe Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda TaubWhat if Pride & Prejudice's Lydia Bennet wasn't just the selfish and shameless youngest Bennet daughter? What if she was a powerful witch who made a deal with a demon to save her beloved Kitty? And what if she was now on a mission to save another pod fave character from a cursed fate? Stefanie and Melinda discuss the redemption of the youngest Bennet, how well that arc works within a supernatural context, and just what could have been if Mr and Mrs Bennet had cared about Lydia at any point in her childhood, in The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia...
2025-11-091h 02
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 105: Why Creativity Matters with Melinda Rothouse and Marcus McQuirterThis episode is a co-release, originally recorded and released in August of 2025 on the podcast Intermission: Conversations with Theater People about anything but Theater, hosted by Marcus McQuirter. A previous guest on The Syncreate Podcast (Episode 73), Marcus is the Chair of the Drama Department at Austin Community College, where he teaches Voice, Acting, and Introduction to Theater. A storyteller at heart, he’s also a director, novelist, and podcaster. Our wide-ranging conversation touches on everything from the philosophy of art and arts education to religion, spirituality, and braving the creative wilderness. Credits: The Syncreate podcast is c...
2025-10-3059 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 104: Creative Spark Series - Creativity Can Save Your Life with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickHave you ever used your creativity to navigate a difficult situation or make an important life decision? In this episode of our Creative Spark series, Melinda and Charlotte describe how creativity can save your life, both literally and metaphorically, sharing stories from their own experience, including dislodging a boat that had run aground, to a hurricane rescue mission, to evading a water moccasin while kayaking. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our ...
2025-10-1615 min
The Alchemy TransmissionRevealing The Gold Within with Melinda V JacobsAlchemy is the ancient art of transforming ordinary metals into gold - and just like that, we too can transform ourselves. In this first episode, we'll explore the transmission of information and why it's sometimes necessary to let your mind downshift so the deeper energy of wisdom can move through you. There's guidance here for everyone. Together, we'll gently walk through the layers of trauma and explore how you can step into your best self. Think of this moment as an invitation - an opportunity to reveal your deeper truth and un...
2025-10-1013 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 102: Creative Spark Series - Creativity as a Path of Adventure with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, Melinda and Charlotte explore creativity as a path of adventure, sharing specific examples from their own lives and creative journeys. Embracing our creativity brings many benefits, including the unanticipated experiences and connections that follow when we say yes to our creative urges, impulses, and callings. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to say yes to the next...
2025-09-1818 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 100: Creative Spark Series - Celebrating and Reflecting with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, to celebrate our 100th episode, Charlotte interviews Melinda about her own creative process of experience of envisioning, creating, hosting, and producing the podcast over the past two years. We reflect on lessons learned, how the show has evolved, insightful guests and conversations, and where we’ll go from here, including moving back to a bi-weekly release schedule. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Cr...
2025-07-3124 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 96: Creative Spark Series - Creativity Conference Reflections with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, Melinda shares insights and reflections from her recent experience attending and presenting at the Creativity Conference at Southern Oregon University, connecting and collaborating with friends and colleagues, and getting energized from being around others studying creativity. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to find and attend an event where you can connect with others around creativity, collaboration, a...
2025-07-0314 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 94: Creative Spark Series - The Joy in Collaboration with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, we explore the benefits of collaboration, including the synergy that arises when two or more people join together in a creative endeavor, which can yield fresh ideas and perspectives, camaraderie and teamwork, as well as joy, fun, and levity. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to find a person or group to collaborate with on some kind...
2025-06-1914 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 92: Creative Spark Series - Self-Mentoring and Creativity with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, we discuss the inner mentor or inner coach as a counter-weight to the inner critic in our creativity, with inspiration from the book 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People by David Yeager, a professor of psychology at UT Austin. The ways we both challenge and support ourselves through our inner self-talk can make a big difference in our creative success. Are we beating ourselves up or empowering ourselves for success through our inner narrative? This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate...
2025-06-0512 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 90: Creative Spark Series - Creativity, Meaning, and Psychological Growth with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte Gullick,In this episode of our Creative Spark series, Melinda shares insights from her new article in the academic journal Possibility Studies and Society on how we can use our creativity to make meaning of our experiences, particularly the difficult and challenging ones, in service of psychological growth. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to reflect on your life journey up to this point–the highs an...
2025-05-2211 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 88: Creative Spark Series - Practicing Courage in Our Creativity with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, we explore how practicing courage in our creative expression can build bravery in other areas of our lives, from speaking our truth to public speaking and performing. Honoring our creativity also honors our authenticity, so we can embrace who we truly are. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to build your courage muscle by doing something brave...
2025-05-0812 min
The SmallBizChat with Melinda EmersonIf I Had to Do It All Over Again with Melinda EmersonIn this episode, Melinda Emerson kicks off with a warm welcome to The SmallBizChat and highlights National Small Business Week. She shares recent news affecting small businesses, then delves into strategies for growth, drawing on her 26 years of entrepreneurial experience. Melinda contrasts the startup processes of the past with today's landscape and evaluates ownership options such as franchises and acquisitions. The discussion turns to thriving in challenging economies, focusing on recession-resilient sectors and the role of AI. Finally, Melinda outlines resources and support available for business owners, offering encouragement and insight.
(0:00) Introduction and welcome to The SmallBizChat
(1:22) National Small Business...
2025-04-3017 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 86 - Creative Spark Series: Receiving Difficult Feedback with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, we share our own experience of receiving difficult feedback on one of our ideas, and how we dealt with it. It can be really vulnerable to receive critical or constructive feedback on our creative work, but if we can assume positive intent and digest it accordingly, it can result in a better quality final product. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip
2025-04-2411 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 84: Creative Spark Series - From Surviving to Thriving with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, we reflect on how embracing creativity, community, and a bit of levity can help us move from surviving to thriving, especially in difficult times. Sometimes we think of creativity as a luxury, but what if it’s actually a necessity for getting through life and keeping our spirits up? Maybe it’s as simple as a quick reframe. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Cr...
2025-04-1011 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 82: Creative Spark Series - Healing the Creative Wound with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, we explore what it means to heal the creative wound so we can fully embrace our creative selves. Many of us received messages in our youth that we weren’t creative or artistic, and we’ve internalized these messages in a way that stifle our creative expression. It’s important to recognize that these stories we tell ourselves may not be accurate, and that we can create new, more empowering and inspiring stories about our creative capacities. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Sync...
2025-03-2711 min
Melinda-Health3 Jahre Melinda-Health Podcast🎙️ & meine Frage an Dich...🌹WOW! 3 Jahre, über 150 Folgen & mehr als 90 inspirierende Gäste! Doch wusstest Du, dass mein Mikro erst ein halbes Jahr ungenutzt im Karton lag & ich lange gestruggelt habe, ob ich überhaupt beginnen soll? In dieser besonderen Jubiläumsfolge nehme ich Dich mit hinter die Kulissen: Wie alles begann & welche Hürden es anfangs gab. Was diesen Podcast wachsen ließ & ihn zu dem machte, was er heute ist &&& zuletzt eine Frage zum Mitnehmen, die Dich zum Nachdenken anregen wird! Und natürlich: Ein riesengroßes DANKE an Dich! Ohne Dich wäre all das nicht möglich! Es bedeutet mir die Welt!🌹...
2025-03-1418 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 80: Creative Spark Series - Narrating the Syncreate Audiobook with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, Charlotte and Melinda share the experience of narrating the audio version of our Syncreate book, including our flubs, insecurities, and humorous moments, the highs and the lows, warts and all. We think it’s important to share our own process, and how we all inevitably stumble along the way to a finished creative product. So if you’ve ever wanted to peer behind the veil of the creative process, this episode is for you. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guid...
2025-03-1312 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 78: Creative Spark Series - The Art of Impermanence with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, Melinda shares insights from her recent Art of Impermanence Retreat, an annual contemplative arts retreats she leads each January in Patzcuaro, Mexico with her colleague Jake Lorfing. The Art of Impermanence explores the Buddhist teachings on impermanence, and their relationship to creativity and the arts. Essentially, it’s a mindful approach to creativity, grounded in present-moment experience. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Cr...
2025-02-2714 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 76: Creative Spark Series - Developing a Consistent Creative Practice with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickMany of us aspire to a consistent, even daily, creative practice, but other life priorities and distractions make it difficult. So how can we commit to a regular practice in a way that feels sustainable and fun? We can begin by setting longer-term goals and then breaking them down into monthly, weekly, and daily tasks to make consistent progress over time. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we...
2025-02-1311 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 74: Creative Spark Series - Living a Creative Life with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickWhat does it mean to live a creative life? What meaningful steps can we take to infuse creativity into our day-to-day experience? We often tell ourselves stories about how we’re not creative, but the reality is that we’re all using our creativity on a daily basis just to get through life, whether that takes the form of “art,” or simply cooking a beautiful meal, tending a garden, or decorating our homes. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Comm...
2025-01-3009 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 72: Creative Spark Series - Creative Community with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickHow do you cultivate a sense of creative community? We believe that community and connection are vital to the creative process, especially for those of us who tend to create in solitude. For the new year, our Creative Spark series focuses on setting creative intentions and bolstering our creative habits so we can move toward our goals with greater clarity and flow. This mini episode focuses on the power of community to nurture our creative selves, especially in challenging times. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to...
2025-01-1609 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 70: Creative Spark Series - New Year's Creative Intentions with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickHappy 2025, Everyone! To kick off the new year, we encourage you to consider your creative intentions and aspirations for the next 12 months. We focus on three main areas, including your creative practice, process, and products. Creative practice encompasses your creative routines and daily habits, while the creative process includes how you go about making work and bringing your ideas to life. Finally, creative products are the finished works that you may wish to release, publish, perform and otherwise share with the world. Focusing on these three areas helps to clarify not only your yearly creative goals, but also how...
2025-01-0211 minMelinda-HealthMelinda-Health WRAP UP 2024🥂Was ist 2024 hinter den Kulissen passiert? Welche Herausforderungen & Hindernisse gab es? & welche Erfolge wurden gefeiert?🥂 Willkommen zum Jahresrückblick 2024 von Melinda-Health! In dieser Folge nehme ich dich mit & teile: meine größten Learnings, wie ich mit den Tiefs umgegangen bin & was mein größtes Wachstum war. ...& aber auch natürlich genauso: ,dass der Januar sich erstmal, wie ein Schlag ins Gesicht angefühlt hat, wie ich mit meinem Opa im Krankenhaus Wein trinke & was mein Key zu mehr Fülle war…❤️🔥 Bist du bereit mit mir hinter die Kulissen zu blicken? Here we go!🥂
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2024-12-271h 16
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 69: Creative Spark Series - Reflecting on the Year with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, as we approach the new year, we discuss the benefits of taking time to reflect on our creative lives over the last year. It’s helpful to review the events of the year and projects we’ve engaged with, including highlights and accomplishments, as well as how we might want to approach things differently in the coming year. It’s a great way to consider where we’ve been creatively, how far we’ve come, and where we want to go next. Then we can begin to set our creative intentions for the ye...
2024-12-2610 min
The Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 67: Creative Spark Series - Moving Through the World with a Creative Eye with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, we discuss what it means to move through the world with a creative eye, to be a creative traveler, as it were, and how this approach can help us stay connected to our creativity in every moment. It can also help us find the humor, the beauty, and the story in everyday situations, including the good, the bad, the ugly, and the bizarre, like when we got shaken down in the bayous of Louisiana while rescuing Melinda’s mom and her cat after a hurricane. This episode, like the mini-episodes that pr...
2024-12-1912 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativitySyncreate Podcast Episode 65: Creative Spark Series - Creative Flow with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, Charlotte interviews Melinda about her creative habits and daily practices, including meditation and journaling. Melinda is a musician, writer, and photographer, as well as a leadership and creativity coach, and a professor of creativity, innovation, and leadership. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to exercise your creativity every single day in whatever ways you can. Even 5 minutes...
2024-11-2812 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 63: Creative Spark Series - The Writing Life with Charlotte Gullick & Melinda RothouseIn this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, Melinda interviews Charlotte about her writing life, creative practices, and how creativity has made her a better person. Charlotte is a writer of both fiction and nonfiction, as well as a professor, Program Manager at Vassar College, and former Chair of the Creative Writing Department at Austin Community College. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, also includes insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to adopt...
2024-11-1409 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 61: Creative Spark Series - Isolation vs. Solitude with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, we explore how isolation and solitude can show up in our creative process, how to distinguish between the two, and how to work with both. When we feel isolated, it’s important to reach out and connect with our communities. But sometimes we need to cultivate solitude in order to dig deep into our creative work. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Cr...
2024-10-3111 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 59: Creative Spark Series - How Creativity Opens Doors with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, we discuss how creativity opens doors, and how saying yes to our creativity also helps to build connection and community. We each share our own experiences of creative connection, and how expressing our creativity has led to new experiences and relationships. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to reflect on how creativity has opened doors in...
2024-10-1712 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 57: Creative Spark Series - Accountability Partnerships with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, we share our insights and best practices on accountability partnerships for our creative work. Accountability partners help us move more quickly and effectively toward our goals. We can form accountability partnerships with creative collaborators, peers, co-workers, coaches, family, friends, and so on. These are people with whom we can share our goals and milestones, and check in with on a regular basis about our progress. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals...
2024-10-0312 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 55: Creative Spark Series - Experimenting Across Media with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, we explore the possibilities that can emerge from experimenting across media in our creative work. For example, if we’re writing a poem, what if we expressed it as a dance? Or if we’re composing a song, how would it translate into a painting? Exploring our ideas across media can open up new possibilities, which can inform and deepen our primary project. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Comm...
2024-09-1909 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 53: Creative Spark Series - Preparation vs. Spontaneity with Melinda Rothouse and Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, we explore the delicate balance between preparation and spontaneity in our creative work. How do we invite structure and planning into our process, while also allowing for freshness, mystery, surprise, and improvisation? Maybe the thought of public speaking terrifies us, so we want to prepare meticulously. But no one wants to hear someone simply read from a prepared paper or script, so how do we prepare fully and then let go? This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to...
2024-09-0511 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 51: Creative Spark Series - Curiosity & Exploration with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, we discuss the role of curiosity, exploration, openness to experience, and the spirit of adventure in the creative process. Following our curiosity opens up new ideas, connections, and inspirations, which then enhance our creative work. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we challenge you to go out and do something different, outside of your normal routine, maybe even something...
2024-08-2210 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 49: Creative Spark Series - Creativity in Challenging Times with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, Charlotte and Melinda discuss the importance of exercising our creativity in challenging times, not only for personal fulfillment and joy, but also to build community and be of benefit to the world. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to inventory your joy, and think about how creativity can contribute to your general happiness. Then, take intentional...
2024-08-0810 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 47: Creative Spark Series - Creativity & Meaning Making with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark series, Melinda shares the connection between creativity and meaning making. We can use our creativity in service of healing, integration and wholeness. This may involve paying attention to our dreams, and to messages from our unconscious, and then conveying them through a variety of creative media. This episode includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to start keeping a journal or picking up some other kind...
2024-07-2510 min
Speak In FlowMastering Team Communication Flow With Host Melinda LeeWelcome back to another episode of Speak in Flow with your host, Melinda Lee! Today, Melinda dives solo into a crucial topic that can make or break team dynamics: The Power of Empathy in the Workplace. In our fast-paced work environments, misunderstandings can derail progress and damage relationships. Let's explore how empathy can transform your team’s communication and productivity.The Story of Sarah, John, and EmilyIn today's episode, Melinda shares a real-world scenario involving Sarah, John, and Emily. Sarah and John faced a significant miscommunication that led to a missed deadline and an un...
2024-07-1808 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 45: Creative Spark Series - Giving and Receiving Feedback with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, we discuss the art of giving and receiving feedback in the context of our creative work. It’s so important to ask for and receive feedback to polish our work into its final form. But sometimes this feedback can be hard to receive in the moment, or we may need to take some time to digest it before we can incorporate the feedback. Similarly, when giving feedback to others, it’s important to be constructive and productive. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book...
2024-07-1115 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 43: Creative Spark Series - Time Management & Prioritizing Your Work with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark mini-episodes, we emphasize the importance of time management and prioritizing our creative work. Though we have a vision for a project, we may struggle with how to begin, or it may feel overwhelming. But if we break the process down into manageable goals, milestones, and tasks, we can move from start to finish with more ease. We may also have trouble prioritizing our work, but this is so important for completion and our sense of creative efficacy. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book,
2024-06-2708 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 41: Creative Spark Series - Creative Practice, Process & Product with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark series of bite-size, mini-episodes, Melinda & Charlotte explore the distinctions between our creative practice, process, and products, and how this can help us in bringing our creative work into the world. When working with clients, we find it helpful to look at our creative work through each of these lenses. Our creative practice includes our workspace, the time we put into our creative work, and our habits and routines around it. Our creative process is how we go about bringing our ideas into concrete form, and our creative products are our creations themselves...
2024-06-1308 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 39: Creative Spark Series - The Vulnerability of Sharing Works in Progress with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark series of bite-size, mini-episodes, Melinda & Charlotte discuss the vulnerability of sharing work we know is not finished, but for which we need feedback in order to improve it. Sharing work before it feels complete can be a little scary, so it’s important to consider who we can trust for feedback to get the work where it needs to be. Then we can feel confident sharing it with the wider world. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Cr...
2024-05-3008 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 37: Creative Spark Series - Giving Back to the Community with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this installment of our Creative Spark series of bite-size, mini-episodes, Melinda & Charlotte discuss the importance of giving back to our creative communities. This could take the form of mentoring or guiding others, or just simply lending a helping hand with someone’s creative work or process. Helping others can also help us out of our own creative ruts. We might not think we have anything insightful to share, but we probably have more wisdom than we realize; what might seem obvious or second-nature to us, could actually be a revelation to someone else. This episode, like the mini-episodes th...
2024-05-1607 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 35: Creative Spark Series - Navigating the Creative Wilderness with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, we explore the creative call to adventure and subsequent journey through the wilderness. We often start our creative projects with a sense of inspiration and excitement, only to flounder along the way, or plunge into self-doubt. Never fear - this is actually part of the process, and if we can learn to navigate this wilderness, our work can actually benefit from it. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.
2024-05-0213 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 33: Creative Spark Series - Incubation & Time Away with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte Gullick In this episode of our Creative Spark series, Melinda and Charlotte emphasize the importance of creative incubation, and of stepping away from our work at key moments in order to gain the perspective to move forward in a productive way. This is not the same as procrastination or avoidance; it is a strategic move in the creative process that allows us to return to the work with fresh eyes. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.F...
2024-04-1808 min
Speak In FlowMastering Executive Communication With Melinda LeeWelcome to another exciting episode of the Melinda Lee Speak in Flow Podcast! In today's episode, we're delving deep into the world of executive communication. Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to be one, this episode is packed with invaluable insights to help you hone your communication skills and lead with finesse.**Episode Highlights:**1. **Crafting a Compelling Vision**: Discover the secrets to crafting a vision that captivates your team and drives performance to new heights.2. **Mastering Conciseness**: Learn the art of brevity in communication. Find out how to convey your message effectively...
2024-04-1114 minThe SmallBizChat with Melinda EmersonHow to Love on Your Customers Better with Melinda EmersonIn this episode, Melinda Emerson shares a personal story about a failed purchase attempt, highlighting the importance of well-managed inventory and transparent pricing. She discusses strategies for handling customer dissatisfaction and the art of engaging potential customers. Melinda emphasizes the role of professionalism in small businesses and shares holiday season recommendations. She concludes with final thoughts and advice for small business owners.
(0:00) Introduction to the SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson
(1:33) Personal Experience: Failed purchase attempt
(2:50) The importance of well-managed inventory
(4:24) The role of transparent pricing in customer service
(6:33) Handling customer dissatisfaction and refunds
(8:30) The art of engaging potential customers
(10:41) The significance...
2024-04-1014 min
Speak In FlowCelebrating 50 Episodes of Confidence and Connection With Melinda LeeWelcome to a special milestone episode of the Speak in Flow Podcast with your host, Melinda Lee! Today, we're celebrating 50 episodes of empowering conversations and insights into the world of communication, confidence, and connection. Join us as we reflect on the journey so far and dive deep into the essence of confidence and purpose in speaking.Fueling Your Words with Confidence- Unleashing the power of confident communication: How to infuse your words and presentations with authenticity and conviction.- Techniques for cultivating confidence in your speech and delivery.- Embracing...
2024-04-0409 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 31: Creative Spark Series - The Power of Collaboration with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, Melinda and Charlotte discuss the power of collaboration. It’s in our name, Syncreate: synergy and co-creation. We can accomplish so much more through collaboration than we can on our own. We describe own experiences of collaboration, and how you can harness the power of collaboration in your own creative work. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to go...
2024-04-0410 min
Speak In FlowUnleashing Unshakeable Confidence With Melinda LeeWelcome to the Speak in Flow Podcast with your host, Melinda Lee, where we explore the art of communication and personal development. In today's episode, we dive deep into the realms of confidence and influence, uncovering strategies to cultivate unshakeable confidence and wield influence effectively.Unshakeable Confidence Unveiled- What does it mean to have unshakeable confidence?- Understanding the mindset shifts required to develop unwavering self-assurance.- Overcoming self-doubt and embracing authenticity in your journey towards confidence.Deciphering the Dynamics: Confidence vs. Influence- Exploring the...
2024-03-2110 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 29: Creative Spark Series - Iteration with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, Melinda and Charlotte describe the process of iteration, where we revise, refine, rehearse, and otherwise fine-tune and polish up our creative work to bring it to completion. Sometimes iteration requires radical cutting, editing, and reworking. We liken this process to pruning, which actually allows a tree or bush to grow and thrive more fully. It can be painful, but it’s often necessary to bring a piece of work to its final form. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to...
2024-03-2110 min
Speak In FlowMastering Speaking in Flow with Melinda LeeWelcome to another enlightening episode of the Speak In Flow Podcast! Today, we delve into the art of mastering speaking in flow with the brilliant Melinda Lee. Join us as we explore invaluable insights that will transform your communication journey.Episode Highlights:Moving Beyond the Struggle: Melinda Lee shares her profound wisdom on how to transition from the struggle stage to effortlessly speaking in flow. Uncover the mindset shifts and practical techniques that pave the way for seamless communication.The Three Stages of Flow: Delve into the intricacies of flow with Melinda Lee...
2024-03-0711 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 26: Creative Spark Series - Produce! with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, Melinda and Charlotte describe the final phase of the creative process: Produce. In this phase, according to our Syncreate model, we move toward completion of our creative work. This is where we refine, iterate, polish, get feedback, and ultimately share our creative efforts with the world. It’s also where we celebrate and give back to our creative communities. This episode, like the mini-episodes that preceded it, includes insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our ...
2024-02-2912 min
Speak In FlowUnlocking the Power of Storytelling with Melinda LeeJoin us in this captivating episode of Speak In Flow as we delve into the art and science of storytelling with the remarkable Melinda Lee. As a seasoned storyteller and leadership expert, Melinda shares invaluable insights into harnessing the power of storytelling to enhance credibility, foster connections, and amplify influence.Key Points Discussed:1. **Harnessing the Power of Storytelling**: Melinda Lee enlightens us on the transformative potential of storytelling in leadership. Learn how to leverage storytelling to build trust, establish rapport, and inspire action.2. Multi-Sensory Details: Explore the significance of incorporating multi-sensory...
2024-02-2210 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 24: Creative Spark Series - Creative Planning with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our Creative Spark series, Melinda and Charlotte describe the Plan, or organizational, phase of the creative process. The word “plan” might not immediately come to mind when we think about creativity, but planning and organization are actually vital to bringing a creative idea to the world. We discuss how convergent and divergent thinking figure into the creative process, as well as the importance of setting creative goals and milestones. We also share personal examples of how planning allows us to move forward with our creative work in a productive way, along with insights and prompts from...
2024-02-1513 min
Speak In FlowBreaking Glass Ceilings and Embracing Emotions: Communication Propels To New Heights With Melinda LeeWelcome to Speak in Flow with Melinda Lee!In today's solo episode, Melinda dives deep into the nuances of personal growth, emotional resilience, and the power of storytelling. Join her as she shares insights on breaking glass ceilings, overcoming barriers, and mastering the art of emotional management.1. **Breaking Glass Ceilings**- Explore strategies and mindsets to break through limitations and achieve your highest potential.- Discover actionable steps to shatter barriers and pave the way for success in your personal and professional life.2. **Overcoming Barriers and Propelling to New...
2024-02-0812 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 22 - Creative Spark Series: Creative Play with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte Gullick In this episode of our Creative Spark series, Melinda and Charlotte describe the Play, or ideation, phase of the creative process. In our view of the creative process, we begin with play. This is where we dream, fantasize, imagine, and envision the work we want to create. It’s where we play with ideas, build our skills, and experiment with different ways of bringing our ideas to life. We share insights and prompts from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities.For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we focus on...
2024-02-0108 min
Speak In FlowEngage Your Audience: The Power of Kinesthetic Narratives with Melinda LeeWelcome to another captivating episode of the Speak in Flow Podcast! Today, we're delving into the fascinating world of kinesthetic storytelling—a powerful technique to immediately captivate your audience and leave a lasting impact. Join us as we explore how incorporating the sense of touch into your narratives can elevate your storytelling to new heights.Harnessing the Sense of Touch in NarrativesIn this segment, we unravel the secrets of incorporating the sense of touch into your narratives. From the rough texture of weathered stones to the silky smoothness of a gentle breeze, we explore ho...
2024-02-0109 min
Speak In FlowScented Narratives: The Art of Storytelling Through Smell With Melinda LeeWelcome to another episode of Speak In Flow Podcast with Melinda Lee, where we explore the transformative power of storytelling. In today's captivating episode, we delve into the enchanting world of scent and how it can elevate your storytelling to new heights.What You'll Discover in This Episode:1. **Descriptive Storytelling with Scent:**- Uncover the secrets of weaving narratives that captivate your audience through the power of scent. We'll explore how to create vivid mental imagery using descriptive storytelling techniques.2. **Engaging Your Audience's Senses:**- Dive into the purpose...
2024-01-2509 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 20: Creative Spark Series - The Syncreate Model of Play, Plan & Produce with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte GullickIn this episode of our new Creative Spark series, Melinda and Charlotte give an overview of the Syncreate model of Play, Plan & Produce to help you move from ideation to completion with your creative work. Do you have an idea for a creative project but can’t seem to move it forward? Or maybe you’ve stalled out along the way, or can’t figure out how to bring it to completion? We share insights from our book, Syncreate: A Guide to Navigating the Creative Process for Individuals, Teams, and Communities to help you move through the creative process with g...
2024-01-1813 min
Speak In FlowStorytelling Mastery: Engaging the Senses With Melinda LeeThis episode is a storytelling masterclass with Melinda Lee. From captivating your audience with descriptive storytelling to engaging the senses, incorporating visuals, and describing sounds, each insight is a key to crafting narratives that truly Speak in Flow. Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or a budding wordsmith, this episode will inspire you to elevate your storytelling game.Captivating Your Audience:Uncover the secrets of using descriptive storytelling to captivate your audience from the very first word.Learn the art of painting vivid pictures with words, creating an immersive experience that lingers in your listeners' minds.Engaging...
2024-01-1808 min
Speak In FlowUnlocking Harmony: Transforming Arguments into Solutions With Melinda LeeWelcome to another exciting episode of Speak In Flow, the podcast where we delve into the art of communication and building meaningful connections. I'm your host, Melinda Lee, and today we have a fantastic episode lined up for you. We'll be exploring the intricacies of identifying the underlying issues in repetitive arguments, turning conflicts into solutions, and discovering effective ways to meet the real needs of others. So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let's Speak In Flow!Segment 1: Unraveling the Underlying Issues Understanding the Patterns: We'll discuss how to recognize repetitive arguments and identify the...
2024-01-1107 minThe Syncreate Podcast: Empowering CreativityEpisode 18: Creative Spark Series - 2024 Creative Intentions with Melinda Rothouse & Charlotte Gullick For our very first episode of the new year, we’re doing something new! A couple of things, actually. We’re moving to a weekly release schedule, and introducing a new series we’re calling Creative Sparks to help stimulate your creativity. Every other week, Syncreate Co-Founders Melinda and Charlotte will co-host a mini-episode focusing on a specific aspect of the creative process to help stimulate your creativity. As with our longer episodes, we’ll end with a Creativity Pro-Tip that you can immediately put to use to enhance your creative work. For this first Creative Spark episode an...
2024-01-0410 min
Speak In FlowNavigating Complaints with Empathy, Curiosity and Common-Ground Solutions With Melinda LeeWelcome to another insightful episode of Speak in Flow with your host, Melinda Lee! In today's episode, we delve into the intricacies of understanding and managing complaints, exploring the art of responding constructively and turning challenges into solutions. So, buckle up for a journey of empathy, curiosity, and actionable strategies.Episode Highlights:Understanding the Why Behind Complaints:Melinda encourages listeners to dive deeper into the root causes of complaints, emphasizing the importance of empathy. By approaching complaints with an empathetic mindset, we gain a richer understanding of the underlying issues.Discover...
2023-12-1407 min
Speak In FlowUnleashing Confidence: Mastering the Art of Fearless Speaking With Melinda LeeIn this empowering episode of "Speak In Flow" with the dynamic Melinda Lee, listeners are taken on a transformative journey to conquer the fear of public speaking and embrace the art of confident expression. Melinda shares invaluable insights and practical tips to help you not just survive but thrive when all eyes are on you.Key Takeaways:Consistent Presentation:Melinda Lee unveils three game-changing tips for delivering presentations with unwavering consistency. From mastering body language to refining vocal tone, these techniques are your keys to leaving a lasting impression.The Power...
2023-11-3015 min
Speak In FlowAuthentic Connections: Embracing Vulnerability in Communication With Melinda LeeIn this episode of Speak In Flow with Melinda Lee, the focus is on the essence of establishing authentic connections. The discussion revolves around the significance of bringing your complete self into interactions, including embracing vulnerability and weaknesses.Key Discussion Points:Genuine Connections in the Spotlight: Melinda Lee delves into strategies for building authentic connections even in high-stakes situations or when under public scrutiny. Listeners will gain insights into maintaining authenticity despite the pressure of being in the spotlight.Framework for Communicating with Flow: The episode uncovers an essential framework for communication, offering...
2023-11-0925 min
Speak In Flow"Advocating for Yourself with Compassion" With Melinda LeeIn this heartfelt episode of Speak In Flow, we dive deep into a powerful and emotional journey with our host, Melinda Lee. Melinda opens up about her personal experience with the loss of her mother to mouth cancer. Her mother was a true pillar of selflessness, always putting her family's needs before her own. Melinda shares her story as she reflects on the importance of advocating for oneself and how this tragic experience has shaped her perspective on compassionate communication.Episode Highlights:1. The Selflessness of Melinda's Mother:Melinda starts by recounting the touching...
2023-09-2812 min
Speak In FlowInsights And Strategies To Enhance Your Impact, With Your Host Melinda LeeIn this episode of Speak In Flow, we delve into the art of increasing your influence, a skill that can elevate your personal and professional life. Host Melinda Lee guides us through key insights and strategies to enhance your ability to make an impact in your interactions with others. Tune in to discover how you can become a more influential communicator.Welcome back to Speak In Flow, the podcast where we explore the art of effective communication and personal growth.In today's episode, we're diving deep into the topic of increasing your influence.Understanding Your Motivation
2023-09-0610 min
Speak In FlowMaximize The Unseen Potential Of Your Voice: Manifestation With Melinda LeeIn this episode of Speak in Flow, host Melinda Lee delves into the captivating world of the power of voice as a profound tool for manifesting. Our voices, often underestimated, hold an incredible potential to shape our reality and create transformative outcomes. Join us as we explore the nuances of language, the ripple effect of words, and the steps to harness this hidden potential within each of us.Segment 1: The Power of Words and Their ImpactMelinda opens the conversation by shedding light on the underestimated power of words and their tremendous impact. Words have...
2023-08-1618 min
Beyond the OC (Welcome to the OC)The Rager with Rachel Bilson and Melinda ClarkeIt’s just Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke, hanging at the pool house this week discussing S2 Episode 19, “The Rager.”The hosts break down the episode, discussing lava lamps, Seth's unfavorable behavior and a "Julie" style firearm. Melinda shares the story behind Julie’s porn name. Rachel quizzes Melinda on her favorite 80's ballads in a very funny, “Name That Tune” segment. And lastly, they discuss their high school ragers while growing up. What were your high school parties like? Sound off in the comments below!The Rager Synopsis: Marissa, is determined to help Trey and Ryan rep...
2023-08-091h 09
Next Step NowEpisode 4 - Meet The Hosts! Part 2: MelindaThe Next Step Now podcast is a production of Timothy's Gift, a prison outreach launched in 2009 to take a message of hope inside the prison fences.This is part two of "Meet The Hosts" where you can get to know David and Melinda's stories.In this episode, David interviews Melinda about her journey from being tone deaf to American Idol and beyond. Get a pen and paper - you'll want to write down the "momma-isms" she shares. They are impactful!Timothy's Gift is a Christian community taking professional musicians on tours inside prisons. Lea...
2023-07-1448 min
Speak In FlowExperience The Power Of Vulnerable Story Telling As Melinda Shares Tragic NewsMelinda gets authentically vulnerable as she tells us of receiving tragic news, leaning into to how vulnerable she felt at retelling this tragedy, when she felt emotional.Through the story, Melinda shared that it did make her feel uncomfortable. And that she had to weight if:A: she was emotionally able to tell the story, without breaking down.B: If the story was thoughtfully aligned with her brandC: Would this story help you understand the power of vulnerable stories for connecting with your audience.So, she encourages you...
2023-07-1211 min
Make Me Care AboutSeason Wrap-Up with Melinda French GatesTo close out Season 1 of Make Me Care About, we talk with the co-chair of The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Melinda French Gates.Make Me Care About is produced by Magnificent Noise in partnership with The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.To learn more about our show: https://www.gatesfoundation.org/podcast/make-me-care-aboutFor more on The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s work: https://www.gatesfoundation.orgLearn more about our host, Jen Hatmaker: https://jenhatmaker.comOur production staff includes Sabrina Farhi, Hiwote Getaneh, Julia Na...
2023-07-1215 min
Conversations With YogisEpisode 02: Melinda's journey from the lonely world of modelling to yogaNext let's meet Melinda: the Hungarian who travelled the world as a young model, working while living out of a suitcase. The modelling world can be a lonely one, especially when you're at an age where you are still trying to figure out who you are. She eventually moved to London and stumbled upon a new passion that she turned into her new and exciting career path. The fashion industry can be cruel but it taught Melinda how to accept herself and definitely helped her to grow a thick skin. Listen to find out the whole story in her...
2023-05-2519 minMelinda-Healthüber Melinda hinter den Kulissen von Melinda-Health mit Luca BeutelHier kommen die Antworten auf Eure Fragen!🥰 Wie bist Du zu Deinem Job gekommen? Was machst Du, um dich selbst aus "Löchern" raus zu holen? Was motiviert Dich aus Deiner Komfortzone zu springen? Diese & noch mehr Fragen habe ich von Euch bekommen & der King of Podcast: Luca Beutel hat sie mir im Interview gestellt. Luca betreibt seinen eigenen Podcast schon seit 4 Jahren & hilft mittlerweile Unternehmern dabei mit ihrer Stimme sichtbar zu werden.🎙 Mehr von ihm hört ihr auf Inspirierend anders🎙 oder seht auf Instagram !🫶🏼
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2023-05-191h 11
Speak In FlowFour Easy Steps To Becoming a Powerful Speaker with Melinda LeeMelinda Lee knows that powerful and intentional speaking requires highly tuned active listening skills. She believes that influential leaders have raised the bar, because they understand the sweet spot in being an influential speaker is actually honing their listening skills.In this episode, Melinda will take a deep dive, tuning into and shining the light on four little secrets we can use, to become an effective listener. By the end of this episode you can comfortably lean into "PLACE", while elevating your message.Learn my FOUR secrets for fine tuning your active listening skills!
2023-05-1009 min
Life Coaches in Cahoots02: Coach Melinda Oldt - Oola and Living DifferentlyEpisode 2Date Recorded: December 27, 2022Title: Coach Melinda Oldt - Oola and Living Differently Description: Living differently with Oola means working towards a life that seeks balance and growth in all 7 key areas. It means confidently finding your purpose on this planet by honestly assessing where you are right now in this moment, what you want your life to be going forward, and what steps you need to take to get there. Melinda is a unique blend of intellect and compassion, which she demonstrates in...
2023-02-0832 min
Melinda ChatsMelinda Chats Across the Pond with Lee: Pride Month and Traveling!This week on Melinda chats, “chats across the pond” with Lee @therainbowcarver. This week we discuss Lee's travels and pride! This story has a great ending, and the next sections of chat with Lee on across the pond, we will be switching gears to talk about life, things related to sex relationships, Gender, social norms and so much more.You can find Lee on Instagram and TikTok at "The Rainbow Carver" and support their fund raising for their gender affirming top surgery by donating to their top surgery here https://gofund.me/6b0f90e5Reme...
2022-06-1958 minMelinda ChatsMelinda Chats, Across the Pond with Lee: FinalThis week on Melinda chats, “chats across the pond” with Lee @therainbowcarver. This week we discuss the success of dating differently. This story has a great ending, and the next sections of chat with Lee on across the pond, we will be switching gears to talk about life, things related to sex relationships, Gender, social norms and so much more.You can find Lee on here at Buy me a coffee, or on Instagram and TikTok at "The Rainbow Carver" and support their fund raising for their gender affirming top surgery by donating to their top surgery here...
2022-03-041h 17