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Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.98: False Obstacles - The Goal KillerAs creatives our imagination runs wild with possibilities, with ideas, moving head first into the unknown … but it also runs wild with the obstacles we create that hinder us for taking some leaps into our biggest goals and dreams.
In this episode:
Whats a false obstacle and how to identify it,
Areas you probably haven’t even thought of that you, might be creating false obstacles,
How to take your power back.
2021-09-0210 min
Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.97: Keys For Your Next Creative ProjectI recently did a huge project I've been working on for months and thinking about much longer than that. Seeing it come to fruition felt incredible, but in the process is when we're tested. Our patience is tested, our mindset is tested, our limiting beliefs are tested, and certainly our perfectionism tendencies are tested. Being fresh in the midst of all these "tests" I was reminded of some key aspects that are important to remember for any creative endeavor or project you are constructing.
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2021-08-2613 min
Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.96: Bridging The Creative Gap w/ TJ WalshToday's guest, TJ Walsh, BFA, MA (b. 1985) is an: Artist, Psychotherapist, and Higher Education Administrator in Philadelphia.
TJ received his BFA from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia. Received his MA in Counseling Psychology at Eastern University, Saint Davids, PA.
Prior to his work in higher education administration and mental health, Walsh was a Creative Director and Director of Communications for several national and international nonprofit organizations. He has professional experience in brand development, corporate communications, non-profit marketing, social media engagement, fundraising communications, project management, and strategic planning.
TJ's work as a painter...
2021-08-1941 min
Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.95: Mind, Body, & The Final Applause w/ Tammy WiseTammy Wise is a former Broadway dancer turned Tao minister and is a widely respected mind-body fitness expert, owner of BodyLogos, Inc., author of The Art of Strength: Sculpt the Body ~ Train the Mind, and creator of the The Mind Body Adventure App. Tammy was voted the Best of Fitness by Time Out New York (twice!) and has blogged for and appeared in Martha Stewart’s Whole Living magazine, New York Magazine, Natural Health, Shape, Thrive Global and more. She’s a Transformational Authors Contest Winner and regular contributor to Medium.
In this episode:
The mind and...
2021-08-1236 min
Dancer AF with Vaughan Liddicoat[Guest Interview] Want to Pivot Into New Career? Priscilla Pfeiffer Creator of Pivoting Performers SummitAre you a dancer, performer, singer, or artist wondering what may be next in your life? Join me with my special guest, the host of Pivoting Performers as we discuss what this event is all about and how you can access it for FREE this July!
Today I am joined by Priscilla Pfeiffer the host and creator of Pivoting Performers Summit. She was exposed to the entertainment industry at a young age having grown up in a show biz family. She received extensive dance training in her family-owned studio and started performing professionally at the age of 15.
Priscilla has performed...
2021-07-1639 min
Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.94: The Paradigm of Pivots w/ Sincerely TamAs we evolve and grow as individuals, we can outgrow our current careers, hobbies, and desires. Some choose to stay where they're at because it's comfortable, and some choose to make the leap. Today's guest shows us the latter as she continually grew in her career to keep herself challenged and continually asking the question, "What would my future self want me to do."
In this episode:
Going with the flow during change,
Indications to know when its time for a pivot,
Supersizing your goals,
Our evolving personalities aren't permanent,
Staying true to yourself during your p...
2021-07-1530 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.93: Guarding Your TimeYou ever have a long list of to-do's, commitments to yourself and others that you've made, confident you can do it all in a day... then you get half of it done? It might be the result of not guarding your time!
In this episode:
Guarding your thoughts
Guarding time with toxic people
Putting attention into priorities
Why it's so important to cancel that quick "30 min coffee date"
2021-07-0808 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.92: The Power Of Momentum and How To Get It BackEp.91: The Power Of Momentum and How To Get It Back
I recall so many times that my momentum came to a screeching halt, though injuries, shows closing, and for many through the recent lockdowns. It can be difficult to get the pendulum swinging again after it’s come to a complete stop.
In this episode:
4 easy steps to pick up momentum,
Setting healthy boundaries so that your momentum becomes a priority,
How to set your mind up for success to reach your goals through momentum.
"The amount of effort needed at the st...
2021-07-0113 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.91: Using Creative Criticism To Your AdvantageUsing Creative Criticism In Your Benefit
Who gets to tell you if your work is good enough? What gives someone the right to judge if a piece of art is deemed worthy or not? Art is subjective to the viewer, and can muddle the waters for the view the creator takes on his/her creations.
In this episode:
How to use criticism to your advantage
The part resilience and criticism plays in relationships
What underlying factors contribute to criticism on your creative journey?
“There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say...
2021-06-2412 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.90: Indecisive? The Power of Decision MakingAnalysis paralysis has been following me around for a long time, I never really understood how much making minor decisions affected my success in all areas of life. The power to make a decision quickly without the need for approval is an important skill to practice and if our you're like me, you weren't born with it.
In this episode:
How to practice making decisions quickly,
How to stop relying on outside sources for approval,
1 cool excercise you can do today to make the a decision.
"Do not plant your dreams in a field of i...
2021-06-1714 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.89: Clutter, Clarity, and CreativityWhat kind of creative would you consider yourself to be? A cluttered one who swears that the clutter helps your creativity? Or the tidy creative who feels most productive when your environment is clean? I've definitely been both extremes!
In this episode:
Subtle shifts you can implement today to un-clutter
How your environment effects your energy
What small things you can do to save time that can be better served creating.
“The only thing that holds you back from living the life of your dream is the emotional and physical clutter you are...
2021-06-1010 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.88: Identity - More Than Just a DancerYou know the feeling of the possibility and inevitability of not being able to perform some day? Or maybe for you its the possibility of getting fired or losing someone. What would you do?
In this episode:
Preparing for the inevitable shifts without it destroying you,
Using your current successes as stepping stones,
The courage needed to explore new possibilities,
Why putting too much stock into your identify can set us up for future failure.
2021-06-0310 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.87: Tenacious Past, Resilient FutureAs artists sometimes we lose sight of our resilience. We wake up to work when no one is watching, we dance through the pain, our capacity to show up when it hurts, to willingly attend opportunities that we’ll be rejected day in and day out, we keep going in spite of failure.
In this episode:
Taking the superpower of our inner bred grit,
How to package our tenacity and resilience into a new path,
The pivot and transformation our our inevitable shifts.
2021-05-2711 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.86: Resistance... What's Stopping You?Resistance likes to rub elbows with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, fear, and it's cousin, procrastination. Resistance rears its ugly head just when the project at hand is about to hit the finish line. Heck, I had this entire episode outlined and right before I was about to record, resistance wanted me to take a nap. Lol yea, I get it.
In this episode:
3 techniques for combatting resistance,
Developing a mind of finishing what your start,
Stoic philosophy tied into aspects of resistance,
Judging your project less and giving less stock into others judging your work.
"Courage i...
2021-05-2015 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.85: Distorted Body Image & Rose Colored GlassesProduction shows can demand strict standards for how a dancers body looks. This can also cause problems later on when dancers are no longer in the productions show, causing the standards to spill into other aspects of our lives... even when it comes to setting goals. Never feeling "enough." Regardless if you're a dancer/performer or not, you likely have goals that you weren't able to follow through as much as you would have liked. I've identified some key aspects that get in the way of reaching our goals, and how to set your goals up for success.
2021-05-1218 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.84: How To Tame Your FearI brought my husband, James Pfeiffer, on to share some principles he's found to be helpful on the topic of fear. He shares some relatable stories and tips he does in his day-to-day to prevent the grip of fear from ruling his decisions and life.
In this episode:
What perfectionism has to do with fear,
Practical steps when faced with fear,
Some hard lessons that turned from regret to reminders.
“You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” -Marcus Aurelius
"Fear is not real. The only place t...
2021-05-0510 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.83: Imagination vs. Logic... Where Creativity Goes To DieThe beginning stages of creation and imagination are fragile. Brand new ideas haven't had a chance to take root which is why it's so important to know where logic plays a role in that delicate time.
In this episode:
Why too much logic or risk mitigation too early in the creative process will kill your creativity,
When to insert logic and when common sense will suffice,
What personality types can tell us about how we handle creativity in various stages,
A summarized Myers-Briggs personality test and how to find yours in under 5 minutes,
The differences between person...
2021-04-2820 min
Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.82: Pursuing Your Next Idea... Just GO - w/ Chris RuggieroKeeping that open mind of learning and growth through each current path can accidentally open up intrigue into new possibilities, setting you on a new path or purpose. Today's episode is a creative discussion with Chris Ruggiero!
Chris is a content creator with a diverse background onstage, on camera, and behind the scenes. His "One Man Variety Show" was a juggling and magic variety show that toured colleges, corporate events and private events around the world. He's set 2 Guinness World Records and has had appearances on tv shows like Ellen, Late Late Show with James Corden, Martha S...
2021-04-2237 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.81: A Single Dance Step In The Stage Of LifeI would have never thought what a single dance step done correctly or incorrectly for that matter would teach me. As I reflect on aspects of life that pull from what we do on stage vs the patterns we create off the stage, I recognize the subtle shifts that need to occur. The subtle shifts that need rehearsal over and over just like our dance steps.
2021-04-1509 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.80: Shining Your Light In Muddied WatersDuring my travels to Jamaica last week, and taking a social media break, I was given the chance to step back, absorb, and observe. I discovered some enlightening parallels to our every day activities that I couldn't wait to share with you.
In this episode:
Why toxic people can prevent your shining light, and how to stop them in their tracks,
How our perceptions of ourselves and others can destroy or prevent relationships,
The fascinating shift in behavior when we're pulled out of our normal activities,
Lessons learned about pattern interrupts.
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2021-04-0811 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.79: Your Phone Is Making You Less CreativeIs it possible that these constant sound machine distraction devices are actually making us less creative? Sure, we can get a lot done on our smart phones, but are they making us less smart in the process?
In this episode:
How to do a phone detox and why it's important,
Tips for that red notification number above your email (the one that drives you crazy),
How to tap into creativity sans smart phone.
Want something to do to take your mind off of the phone? Do my free 5 day creative challenge to tap into more o...
2021-03-3113 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.78: Mindfulness For CreativityDoes mindfulness meditation help or hinder our creativity? It might surprise you to learn that the various types of mindfulness exercises can actually make a difference depending on the stage of your creative process.
In this episode:
Which meditations to do when it’s time to explore ideas,
Which one to do when it’s time to quiet the hectic,
How to discover the habitual saying you say to yourself that are harmful,
A step by step on how to do a type of mediation that explores your creativity.
To access the resources mentioned in this...
2021-03-2514 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.77: Your Impact On This WorldDo you ever feel like you're not making an impact like you could/should be? Like you have more to give inside you that stirs you to make a difference and you feel like you've missed the mark? Let me tell you my friend, I have too, and I bet that you are making an impact more than you could possibly realize.
In this episode:
Turning what you can't do into what you CAN do,
The trickle effect of impact you're making on others and others have made on you,
A powerful time for gratitude and r...
2021-03-1811 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.76: What Is Your Creative SparkWhat constitutes as a creative spark? It's something we feel and know deep down, and it can be difficult to describe but where words can't explain, our art speaks volumes. In this episode:
Why Spark Your Inner Podcast was born,
What that inner spark is,
How my pain became my purpose,
Discovering new passions beyond the stage.
“To every man there comes in his lifetime that special moment when he is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered a chance to do a very special thing, unique to him and fitted to his talents. What a tragedy if...
2021-03-1108 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.75: The 5 Stages of CreationIdeas are a gift, and we love when a solid one lands in our heads, but it can feel like torture when the ideas keep coming and the ideas aren't being created. The biggest burden to a creative mind is an over abundance of ideas without a means or ability to create them. It causes a hamster wheel effect of a perpetual circulation of imagination that never comes to fruition and causes a maddening stagnation.
In this episode:
Navigating the 5 necessary steps needs (some we love some we don't),
How to avoid the perpetual hamster wheel o...
2021-03-0413 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.74: Self Care & BurnoutI used to kind of chuckle at the term self care thinking it was a given, until a mirror was held up and revealed a type of self care I was neglecting.
In this episode:
How seemingly minuscule tasks can represent a limiting belief,
What part creativity plays in self care,
How our problem solving tendencies can become a problem.
The burnout effect and how to keep your fire lit.
"An artist is typically a being that is filled with so much passion, love, or pain for certain lands, people, ideas, or images that all...
2021-02-2507 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.73: Artists Don't Belong In BoxesWe don’t belong in boxes, LET ME OUT!! Our varying personas on and off the stage can be confusing to most people (even to us sometimes.) Society wants to put everyone into a box or label, It can give us that feeling like we don't belong in any give group or "box" which can be both confusingly maddening and comforting at the same time. Oddly enough, these inconsistencies are a gift for our creative process if we allow them to be.
In this episode:
What creative incubation is,
The benefits of stepping away from your creative muse even for a f...
2021-02-1809 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.72: Doomsday Habits & Self TalkHave you ever encountered things you don’t want to do and talk yourself out of? Or you feel an utter sense of doom and gloom? Or maybe you’re avoiding a phone call because you just know what the outcome will be?
These 3 scenarios are interconnected in our minds and this episode tackles how to identify this doomsday habit and what to do about it.
Why great things never come from comfort zones,
Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and how to start,
How to fill in the unknown, unfamiliar or uncomfortable gap when our creative mind...
2021-02-1112 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.71: Awakening That New Passion WithinIs there a magic button somewhere that can help discover what I'm meant to do? No. Sorry to break it to you. But I have discovered some ways to help explore, experiment and cultivate new possibilities to find the hidden spark within.
In this episode:
Exploring child like curiosity,
Becoming a master at even things that seem odd or silly,
How to become or stay a lifelong learner and why it's important,
Discovering new passions you never would have considered.
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2021-02-0408 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.70: Perfectionism In All The Wrong PlacesWhat's that BIG goal for you? The pie in the sky dream that keeps getting pushed further and further away? Or maybe the goal is in close proximity but its still not done? For you maybe its a new choreography piece, an artistic painting masterpiece, or maybe its a book you want to write. You know its IN YOU to create but something keeps getting in the way. In this episode:
What your antidote can be for procrastination
What a Perfectionism Distraction Task (PDT) is
How to break the cycle your mind has created to procrastinate on autopilot
...
2021-01-2808 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.69: Don't Wish Away 2021How many times in 2020 did you say, "when is this year going to be over?!" I know... me too. It’s been a wild ride. As you are likely just starting your goals or resolutions, you have the choice to choose to make your day or allow your day to make you. In this episode I talk about ways to navigate and adjust the sails as storms may come smack dab in the middle of you trying to accomplish our goals. Push forward anyway, you’ve got this!
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2021-01-2108 min
Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.68: Growing Up In The Circus w/ Nicoll DominguezBuckle your seats and grab some popcorn, we’re about to enter the “Big Top!” Nicoll Dominguez, aka Nicky D, is a 5th generation circus performer, 23 years old, born in Venezuela, does a variety of aerial acts and grounds acts, has worked in big shows in Las Vegas like Criss Angel the Supernaturalist, V Theater at Planet Hollywood, Purple Rain at Tropicana, traveling circuses and more. She’s also a DJ, dancer, model, magician assistant and is part of the Dominguez Family which are known to be the best Globe Riders in the circus industry. We talk about: • What it's like t...
2020-12-3128 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.67: Twas The Night Before Christmas PoemIt's technically the night before, the night before Christmas but it's jolly and happy and we can all use that!
What better time to read this beautiful classic, "Twas the night before Christmas." It was originally written by Dr. Clement C. Moore in 1781 in Chelsea Square, New York. Dr. Moore wrote it to give to his Children for Christmas. The rest is history as it was printed in newspapers, magazines, and translated into many languages. I'm sure Dr. Moore had no idea what impact this little work of art would become. I'm honored to recite it today...
2020-12-2303 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.66: BAH-HUMBUG - Don't Be A ScroogeAs mush as we hate to admit it we've all got a little Ebenezer Scrooge in us. We all have tendencies that don't look so pretty when when you look back on them. Join me in spreading more Cheer and Joy this holiday season, regardless of all that craziness going on out there, we can choose to not be a Scrooge.
“It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” -Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
2020-12-1708 min
Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.65: A Ballerina Follows Her Heart w/ Natacha BachourNatacha began her professional dance career at the age of 17, as a Corps de Ballet member with Ballet Arizona. It was there that she had the opportunity to dance ballets such as Serenade, Copelia, Pequita, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, sleeping Beauty, Divertimento No. 15, and many more. Her television credits include The 82nd Annual Academy Awards opening number, dancing for Lady GaGa in the Sinatra100 CBS special, the HBO TV movie Behind the Candelabra, and most recently the Netflix original GLOW. She has also had the pleasure of dancing lead roles in Vegas The Show at Planet Hollywood, Showstoppers at...
2020-12-0921 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.64: How To Not Lose Your Mind At The Holiday PartyAhhh the most wonderful time of the year, hot cocoa, Santa, and awkward family moments. Here's some uplifting nuggets that will hopefully help to navigate the upcoming family or work holiday gatherings.
In this episode:
How to keep your sanity and your feelings in check when you're just trying to help.
How to use the irritations as indicators of steps in your own personal growth.
Two words that work like a charm when you want to cry or scream after your burnt the cookies ;)
2020-12-0311 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.63: Operation GratitudeCan I just say, I'm so grateful for you?!! As we approach a Thanksgiving that will look very different for so many of us, I want to take this moment to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, I'm so grateful for every single one of my listeners. You're awesome!! My hope is that wherever you are, whoever you're with or not able to be with, I want you to know you are loved. I hope this episode gives a dose of encouragement and a sliver of motivation, and most of all a smile.
Build a b...
2020-11-2608 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.62: Dancing Through Obstacles & InjuriesAn athletes worst nightmare... an injury. I just never thought it would happen to me, at least so soon. I share a quick glimpse into some pivotal moments facing dread, bitterness, and impactful lessons. I recognize the many pivots so many are faced with right now so I'm working on something exciting to help others so they don't have to go through what I did. Some are going through it now so I'm working as fast as I can. If you want to be the first to know when it launches then go here: Passion 2.0 WOOHOO!!
Oh...
2020-11-1906 min
Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.61: Huge Goals & Dreams That Feel Out Of ReachIt might be a goal you're working on, it might be a new creative hobby you've taken on, it might even be cleaning out your garage... regardless of the task(s) at hand, it might feel so big that it seems near impossible or out of reach. This episode goes step by step into:
The process of beginning this goal/dream/or task
The process of improvement without over analyzing it to death
What your mind should be doing in the process to get you the greatest outcome
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"If you want to...
2020-11-1209 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.60: Entering the Twilight Zone Dimension of MindHave we entered the Twilight Zone? It sure feels like it lately! This episode puts politics aside so you can take a breather for a few minutes. I paint a picture of the middle ground between shadow and substance, things and ideas (I'm quoting the intro to the Twilight Zone theme here) But hopefully help to navigate some of this crazy climate after you're finished listening. I talk about one of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes, "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street." The writer, Rod Serling was such a genius, ahead of his time with his timeless stories & messages...
2020-11-0512 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.59: Masks & Costumes of Transition & Hats of PossibilityHalloween is coming, and as we put on our costumes and masks, I couldn't help but think of another type of mask we often put on. These happen often during transitions and new beginnings. The transitions in life can be overwhelming, and make us feel like we're losing ourselves in the process of becoming. The transitions can be having a baby, starting a new career, getting married, starting a business, and so many other huge transitions in life that probably aren't talked about enough. This episode digs to that very topic and some easy implementations to help navigate the...
2020-10-2912 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.58: Train Your Inner Coach - How To Get Your Head In The GameAnyone else have an aversion to working out? I sure do. I'm a professional at talking myself out of it and pretending to distract myself with less important things or justify why I've worked out enough this week. **insert eye roll** I found some tricks this week that actually helped to keep my head in the game and add some excitement to finishing the dreaded workout. I've since been looking forward to it. So if it's a workout for you or another goal that you keep avoiding, this episode is sure to help you move the needle forward.
2020-10-2212 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.57: Let's Be Kind - The Ripple Effect of ImpactYou'll never be able to measure the impact you make in this world! Crazy thought if you think about it. In this episode I talk about the ripple effect of kindness and how seemingly insignificant tasks can help one another. Also, if you're a batman fan, you'll appreciate this and my horrible Batman impression, yea I went there, all for you!! haha
Can I just say, you matter, you're needed, you are loved, and you make a difference even if it doesn't feel like it. Sending my love!
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2020-10-1508 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.56: They Discourage Your Dreams & Abandoned Their OwnSometimes the people we care about most don't relate to our level of excitement that we have about the things we're so passionate about. Some times we're met by discouraging words by those very people that we would have hoped to be the MOST understanding and supportive. In this episode I talk about a time I went into a downward spiral of doubt when I was hit with some discouraging words by a friend. I go over 2 practical applications you can do right away to start counteracting this to be prepared the next time, as well as a new...
2020-10-0712 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.55: The Applause PoemI'll never forget a tour I was on, the MC thanked the incredible audience at the end of the show by saying, "Applause is food for the performer, thank you for the banquet."
Those words lingered for me and painted a picture of what the applause truly represents for us.
Contrary to what many may believe, the applause is not to stroke our ego, our performance is a gift from us to you, and the applause tells us you enjoyed the gift. THAT is the gift the audience gives us. We did our job and we...
2020-10-0104 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.54: How to Prevent A Robot From Replacing YouAn estimated 20 million jobs will be replaced by robots by 2030! That's frightening, but it doesn't have to be if you play your cards right and get ahead of it. In today's episode I go over:
Things to think about in your current career and how to future pace it
How creativity will become the greatest asset
How to shift your perspective from starving artist to rockstar artist requesting only blue M&M's in the green room level of awesome, (JK, not the M&M thing, thats obnoxious) haha but seriously, you'll be in high demand.
"It is the...
2020-09-2314 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.53: Perfectly Imperfect PerfectionismRaise your hand if you’re a perfectionist! (Raising my hand.) Sometimes perfectionism can be crippling to the potential of our life’s work. It can stop us from showing the world the very thing we were meant to create.
In this episode:
The difference between Inner Creative Chaos vs Outer world environment
What perfectionism actually is
Easy encouraging tips you can implement today.
As mentioned, I go deeper into perfectionism in my Free Creative Spark Challenge, sign up here:
www.sparkyourinnerfire.com/creativesparkchallenge
"Perfection is just fear in really good shoes...
2020-09-1613 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.52: Telling An Artist To Get A "Real Job"The stereotype wrapped around an artist’s career can sometimes get a bad wrap. The term "starving artist" comes to mind. In this episode I'm going to debunk some myths and profess some truths about this topic and how to handle it going forward.
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” -Edgar Degas
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2020-09-1017 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.51: The Dance Teacher Said "One More Time"Dance teachers famous last words: "One more time!" Might be the most beautiful lies and lessons. Regardless if you've been in a dance class or not, these words teach us a great deal about persistence, & resilience. I hope you find encouragement hearing the parallel that can help remind us to alter our views on how we can choose to view our current circumstances on and off this stage called life.
"The tiny seed knew that in order to grow it needed to be dropped in dirt, covered in darkness, and struggle to reach the light." -unknown.
"It is not that...
2020-09-0207 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.50: Your Assumptions Are Your Windows On The World“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in.”
― Alan Alda
When we make assumptions we miss out on the art of understanding and curiosity. Have the courage to ask questions and the curiosity to see things in a new light. In this episode I give you a behind the scenes look at performing with my python snake, Elvis. He was the coolest snake ever that I probably should have named Harry Houdini because he was an escape artist. He did the funniest most u...
2020-08-2710 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.49: Torching Negative Self Talk Before it Burns YouLion's and Tigers and... negative self-talk? No bears in this episode lol but in today's episode I share a story from a magic show I was dancing in and how my inner thoughts and negative self-talk tried to take over. Oftentimes the internal dialogue happening in between our ears is such common place that we don't even realize how often it's occurring and how destructive some of that dialogue actually is.
I go over some tricks to recognize it and lowering the noise of doubt.
"Evidence is conclusive that your self-talk has a direct bearing o...
2020-08-1911 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.48: Organized Mornings for Messy CreativesYour creativity and goals are limited by the intentions you set for your day. You can choose to make your day or let your day make you. I choose to make my day but having morning rituals that creating a surefire antidote for "I woke up on the wrong side of the bed" days.
"There are great disciplines from being a sportsman that you can transfer into being an artist. The preparation, the sacrifice, the constant desire to improve." Matt Smith
"One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a...
2020-08-1215 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.47: Preventing Pitfalls in the Creative ProcessWhen it comes to the creative process, or really any goal you're aiming towards, there are internal and external elements that can get in the way. Since our creativity is a never ending process of growth, there are elements you can implement to make sure you reach those creative milestones and goals with the same level of tenacity that you started with.
"My creative process involves that old saying: It's 90% perspiration and only 10% inspiration." Rosabeth Moss Kanter
"I like to collaborate on my music. The creative process is fun, and you get a lot of i...
2020-08-0614 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.46: Waiting for Inspiration to Strike... and Why That Doesn't WorkBuilding momentum when you're feeling drained can feel like your life force has been sucked out of you can make action feel like it's living a mile away. I get it. I feel you! Motivation, momentum, and feeling energized is on the other side of a decision. I walk you through easy steps to take when you're feeling uninspired and unmotivated. I was feeling uninspired at the beginning of the episode and you'll be able to hear the shifts happening as I implement the tools in action.
"The beauty of the unexpected lies within the surprise of t...
2020-07-3014 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.45: Secret to Snapping Out of Pre-Photoshoot DoubtsIt never fails! 24 hours before a photoshoot and I'm hating on myself. Ever been there? Andddd we've been in quarantine so the struggle is extra extra real lol. I had the opportunity to shoot with an amazing photographer, Levi Walker, and I couldn't allow my imposter syndrome and self doubts get in the way. I've trained myself to snap out of these things a lot quicker than I use to be able to do, and I show you my quick and easy trick so you can snap out of self doubt too, even if its right before you walk...
2020-07-2310 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.44: Poem: Stages of LifeTransitions in life can be difficult, especially staring into a big unknown. The question I've asked myself like many others when a door shuts, "What next?" I wrote this poem last week, my heart was pouring out as I saw what was happening to my friends. At this time, entertainers around the world are facing this question at the same time. The thoughts can be unsettling if you allow it, yet inspiring and adventurous if you're open to it. The possibilities are endless and the narrative that we can't find something else we love is a lie. The other...
2020-07-1604 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.43: Peak Performance on & off stage"Good Is good enough" done is better than perfect... a statement that can be a double edged sword. Check out the episode to see where this applies and where you can take it to the next level. Performing full out on & off stage can have repercussions when perfectionism, burnout, or playing below your potential sneaks its way in our goals, our passions and, can be barrier on success if we allow it.
"Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be...
2020-07-0809 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.42: 4 Impactful Things I've Learned after 1 Year of PodcastingReflecting on 1 year of podcasting I've learned a few things of what to do and what NOT to do that I hope to pass on to you whether you're itching to start a podcast or set a new goal. "What worked, what didn't, what can I do different" is a great tool you can apply to whatever goal or endeavor you are striving for currently. I always strive to be open and honest about my own setbacks, and what has helped me on this creative journey in hopes it will help you wherever you are in yours. Maybe I'll...
2020-07-0113 min
Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.41: How a Dancer Pivots & Perseveres w/ Danial BrownDanial Brown started performing at the age of two. By the age of six, he was on a national tour with The Hollywood Hooligans and has never looked back. Since then, Danial has performed on Broadway, been in over 70 national commercials, and choreographed and directed shows all around the world. |
Today, Danial gives us a glimpse of the the pivots in his dance career that he has both experienced personally and witnessed of other dancers. He gives his insights on reigniting the artistry passion, knowing your worth, funny memories backstage, and making your own narrative as a da...
2020-06-2436 min
Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.40: From Corporate to Choreographer w/ Brian Mueca"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge" -Albert Einstein | Dance choreographer & studio owner, Brian Mueca shares his transition from his corporate career to pursuing his passion in dance. Going through health trials put him on a path to live life to the fullest with an unstoppable force. Now he inspires young artists & dancers to pursue their dreams while creating a supportive culture for resilience and pushing through barriers. | Brians documentary: https://vimeo.com/148308870 |
Brians new dance studio: www.studio702dance.com IG: @studio702dance
2020-06-1731 min
UncontainedEpisode 199: Priscilla Pfeiffer - Tried By FireThis week I talk to Priscilla Pfeiffer, a former Las Vegas dancer (think Cirque du Soleil, fire dancing, and snake charming--that kind of dancing!). Unfortunately, she had a forced career change due to a couple blown out knees. But being the type of person not to let fear scare her off (heck, she bought an 8' foot snake for her act before even touching a snake in real life!), it's no surprise that she didn't let the fear of speaking in public stop her from becoming a public speaker/ life coach/podcaster.In this episode we...
2020-06-1652 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.39: Processing Emotions in a Healthy WayEmotions are on the rise and when it comes to knowing how to deal with our emotions, many of us were never taught how to do so in a healthy way. In this episode I talk about 4 steps you can take to process your emotions to prevent your emotions from trying to run the show and instead. Your emotions are a part of you but they don't define us.
"Anyone can be angry--that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in t...
2020-06-1016 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.38: How to Rock the Virtual Stage w/ Rich BontragerRich gives valuable tips for taking the first step into the virtual stage, how he overcame adversity to then use as fuel to help others going through adversity, and how the power of hope can empower people to live their dreams.
Rich Bontrager, or “Trigger,” as he is commonly known, has enjoyed a 30-year career as a sports broadcaster, talk-show host, and now keynote speaker. With his expertise, Rich now coaches and equips leaders, speakers, and organizations “How To Rock the Virtual Stage.” With his coaching and programs, Rich coaches and quips leaders in how to more effective...
2020-06-0324 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp. 37: Creating a Flashmob in 2 HoursIt's interesting how much we can actually accomplish in a small amount of time when we're given the challenge! "We underestimate what we can do in little time, and overestimate what we can do in much time." In this episode I talk about the magical collaboration that occurred at a leadership conference I attended in Los Angeles, and the lessons learned implementing these leadership skills while choreographing a flashmob!
2020-05-2715 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.36: Handle Fear Like the Karate KidMy amazing husband came on as a guest to tell a story of a valuable story about a time he handled/or didn't handle fear as a kid. Remember that movie the Karate Kid? Yea he had something to do with it too! haha Go to www.sparkyourinnerfire.com to join the free 5 Day Spark Creativity Challenge
2020-05-2008 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.35: Creative Burnout - Passing out at a Cirque auditionCreative flow fuels you to move forward, creative burnout forces you to slow down. I talk about an experience I had when burnout put me in a stage of regret, made me lose work, costed me a hefty 10,000 hospital bill and the one thing I do now to prevent it from ever happening again.
2020-05-1907 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.34: How to have a Flexible MindsetYou might spend time to work on strengthening your muscles and body’s flexibility, but do you spend as much time strengthening your mindset? It takes a flexible mindset to have the ability to move forward in spite of change, change is the only constant and the only thing we can rest assured WILL come our way no matter how good of a plan we have set. Having a flexible mindset will assure we are able to bend instead of break during those times of change. Change takes change and this is how to be more flexible in those ti...
2020-05-1208 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.33: Magic & The Artistic Accident w/ Professional Magician Mark PaskellMark Paskell is a professional magician based out of Los Angeles, and he also specializes in designing custom shows, trade shows, and product launches. His corporate client list includes ABC, Health Net, Walt Disney Studios, Amtrak, Shell Oil and many Fortune 500 companies.
Mark has assisted David Copperfield in his development of Project Magic, a teaching program for handicapped children and adults.
Internationally, Mark has toured with his show through China, Japan, Mexico, Trinidad and various parts of Europe.
In addition to performing, Mark consults, supervises and assists on motion pictures and television shows...
2020-05-0623 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.32: Your Creative Subconscious MindIt can work for you or against you. I breakdown the mind into pieces, and show you how to break bad habits and limiting beliefs and replace them with good ones.
2020-04-2511 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.31: Improv, Flow, & Advice to Younger Self w/ Jesse LewisIn this episode I jumped on a quick interview with Motivational Comedy Stage Hypnotist, Jesse Lewis, to ask what advice he would give to his younger self. We also talk about going with the flow on stage.
2020-04-2303 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.30: Stage Stories w/ Comedians John Bizarre & Nancy Ryan Part 2This is PART2 of the Hilarious interview with 2 comics who have the most fascinating stories performing with celebrities, insights, & lessons learned over the years.
2020-04-2231 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.29: Stage Stories w/ Comedians John Bizarre & Nancy Ryan Part 1Hilarious interview with 2 comics who have the most fascinating stories performing with celebrities, insights, & lessons learned over the years.
2020-04-2122 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.28: The Creative Critic & Problem with TOO many IdeasOverwhelm. Burnout. The burden of TOO many ideas and the thoughts that follow. All things creatives can relate to.
2020-04-2010 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.27: Building Creative Solutions w/ Cree8 StudiosGet a behind the scenes glimpse of stage and television. Todays interview is with Cree, Owner of Cree8 Studios, which is a state of the art fabrication & design company that has paved the way in creating the highest level of quality standards in the industry. Cree has over 20 years of experience specializing in set design for film, television, stage sets, Magic Illusions, Special Effects, Props, Animatronics, Pyro, and Haunted Attractions. Cree is like a real life mad scientist, with an insane capacity to invent, create, and problem solve. He is the epitome of create or find a way!! I’m...
2020-04-1942 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.26: When Creativity is Your SuperpowerCreatives CREATE OR FIND A WAY! Are you making excuses or possibilities?
2020-04-1804 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.25: Momentum in Quarantine - Keep your Fire BurningDon't let the Quarantine cause you lose momentum! Keep your fire lit!!
2020-04-1705 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.24: Like Putting a Flower on PooGarbage in garbage out! All the creativity won't cover up the crap if you keep letting crap in! I talk about how to address limiting your "crap" intake lol
2020-04-1606 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp. 23: What's a Closet Creative?Are you a closet creative? Wherever you fall on the creative spectrum, I talk about some key tips that will help you when thoughts of doubt inhibit you from creating to your fullest potential.
2020-04-1605 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.22: A Poem for loved ones passed5 Years ago today, my grandmother went to be with the Lord. I don't have the words to explain what she meant to me and what a huge piece of my life she was. I couldn't get up to speak at her funeral because I was too scared of speaking in front of people. It was at that moment I decided that I would never again allow fear to hold me back from anything and especially to honor such an amazing human being. I know that she would be my biggest fan cheering for me every step of my journey...
2020-04-1104 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.21: Fundraiser miracle gone wrong... in my head.As we step into the discomfort of our current status, remember to stay present and celebrate your wins. We don’t know what the horizon holds, and we can’t tell the future, all we have control over is how we where we allow our mindset to stray off to. Will we focus on wins or the seemingly unattainable goal that seems in reachable and discouraging?
2020-04-1005 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp. 20: Red Car, Red Car, Red Car!Where are you putting your focus? Whether it be backstage, work settings and even relationships, what we put our focus on expands will keep showing up in your life.... so if this is true, then what do you want to keep showing up?
2020-04-1007 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp. 19: How Comedians Cope with Conflict w/ Brooklyn DicentLaughing releases endorphins into the brain and is good for the immune system. Special guest Brooklyn Dicent is a motivational speaker, and comedian who teaches us how to find balance with humor in the current crisis, how to do it appropriately, & how laughter in every day scenarios can bring joy and healing. To join the Creative Spark Challenge go to: https://sparkyourinnerfire.vipmembervault.com
2020-04-0238 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp. 18: A Message to fellow Performers during Covid-19As performers, artists, and dancers, we're left with a sort of void like many people. In this episode I go into the varying emotions I've experienced, what I'm seeing others go through, and hopefully some comfort and a sliver of hope in this crisis. We can do this!!
2020-04-0210 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp. 17: The weeds of doubt in our mindAllowing the weeds of doubt, regret, bitterness and negativity will overgrow your garden.
2020-03-1209 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp. 16: Imposter Syndrome before going on stageIn this episode I talk about Imposter syndrome seconds before going on stage, what I do about it, and turning it into something you can appreciate. I also address the inevitable feelings dancers have of "When the curtain closes." How can artists explore new passions when dancing has been the only way we know how to scratch the creative itch?
2020-02-1119 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.15: Super Bowl Halftime from a dancers perspectiveRegardless of your views or preference, this episode gives an inside look from a dancers perspective. Check it out and let me know if you can relate :)
2020-02-0406 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.14: How to Generate Ideas -according to EinsteinLearn some techniques that Albert Einstein used to brainstorm, solve a problem or come up with new ideas when he was stuck! Every have writers block? Brain fry? Stuck on a problem? Try one of these techniques.
2020-01-1509 min
Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.13: Lessons from the Great Fire of LondonRecorded this segment in London after visiting The Monument, drawing some parallels on how it’s an analogy for what we can do to avoid spreading toxicity in our lives.
2020-01-1405 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.12: Micro Habits for 2020 - Recorded in ParisRecorded this episode on a train in Paris, about the importance of micro habits on your journey of self improvement and success.
2020-01-0606 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.11: Receiving compliments for the creative mindIs it egotistical to accept compliments for our talents? I talk about how to accept compliments with grace, especially when it comes to our art or creations.
2019-10-2908 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.10: Triggers for Pre-Creative ModePerformance artists and creative individuals typically have “pre-show rituals” to get in the mode of SHOWTIME! Sometimes these are as simple as drinking a coffee or cracking your neck. I talk about these triggers and how you can use them to your advantage both on and off stage.
2019-08-2313 min
Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.9: The missing puzzle piece in our big pictureThe big picture is the goal and its crucial to have the big picture in mind, but if we don't focus on other crucial elements along the way, we'll ultimately sabotage our success with those goals. Tune in to the lessons learned while completing a puzzle!
2019-08-2309 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.8: Invisible Roadblocks in our GoalsI’m being vulnerable about my own feelings of self doubt, guilt & imposter syndrome. I talk about the difference between roadblocks that hinder us and roadblocks that grow us.
2019-08-0709 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.7: Creative people with Imposter SyndromeMy theory is that Creative minded people struggle with their inner critic or imposter syndrome an entirely different level! Creative people are usually entertainers, artists, inventors, musicians, designers or even those who are super crafty. Do you have thoughts that you aren’t good enough to be doing what you love? Listen to hear what I have to say about that!
2019-07-2110 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.6: I Can’t draw an ElephantA lesson for my step-son on not saying “I Can’t” and the difference it made just a few minutes! If it’s so simple for children, why do we as adults struggle with it daily?
2019-07-1310 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.5: What’s your purpose?Remember when you were a kid and you had hopes and dreams? What happened to those? There’s a reason why those desires were there.
2019-07-0907 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.4: Let it go! Just like in FrozenIn this episode I talk about a story that paints a parallel to things we aren’t letting go of
2019-07-0605 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.3: Terrified of public speakingHow I got my start public speaking. I was terrified! Did you know that more people fear public speaking than they fear death?! It's a real phobia. Good things come when you step into fear and CRUSH it!
2019-07-0408 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.2: Is there a consequence for inaction?How do your actions or lack of taking action affect those around you? A small but mighty lesson I learned at a water park
2019-07-0304 minSpark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.1: Anticipating the fall - Our Flyboarding adventuresAre you hesitant when you’re faced with the unknown? In this episode I share a story about taking my husband to go Fly boarding for his birthday. Both of us learned some valuable lessons that we applied that day and I hope you will too.
2019-07-0206 min