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Creative Impact PodcastEpisode 125: Creativity Coach Lauren Spangler on Cultivating a Positive Relationship with CreativityI absolutely loved this conversation with creativity coach Lauren Spangler! Lauren shares about her journey of being a multi-passionate artist, the challenges of burnout, and the importance of finding balance in our creative pursuits. We then jump into a mini coaching session where she guides me (Rachel) through exploring what it would look like to cultivate a healthy relationship with my creativity. Lauren offers so much encouragement and wisdom today!
Take Lauren's free "Spark or Sputter?" Self-Assessment at laurenspangler.com/spark or if you're ready to dive deeper, schedule your free 30-minute discovery call with Lauren at...2024-09-271h 04
Performers on the RiseBuilding Trust & Positive Team Culture | Rachel CaldwellWe have a special guest on today's show: Rachel Caldwell. Drawing from her experience as both a dancer, and now as a coach, she offers an insightful perspective on the internal dynamics and dialogue that shape a performer's mindset. Of course, the mental component plays a significant role in sport, but our personal relationships and sense of belonging are equally crucial in what we bring to the team. The discussion today explores how embracing a mindset that prioritizes trust, levity, and connection influences team culture. Rachel is the host of the Creative Impact Podcast and y...2024-06-2849 min
Creative Impact PodcastGlobal Impact | New Mini-Series Starts August 8th!Rachel shares a quick update about what's coming up next on the podcast. Hear about the new Global Impact mini-series starting on August 8, 2023! To learn more about the podcast, check out our website https://creativeimpactpodcast.com! You can be sure not to miss a Creative Impact conversation by subscribing through your favorite podcast app. We are so grateful to have you as a part of the Creative Impact community and would love it if you would share the show with your friends!Support the show2023-08-0103 minCreative Impact PodcastEpisode 100: Ben Caldwell on Life Transitions and Moving from Grief to HopeWe are celebrating 100 episodes of the Creative Impact Podcast with special guest, Ben Caldwell!!! Ben and I (Rachel) share a bit of our story as a couple, and we chat about Ben’s journey in the arts. He gives us a glimpse into his time as a dancer and dance teacher, and he shares fun and moving stories from his international travels for dance ministry. We also talk about Ben’s transition out of full-time dancing, processing the losses that come with change, and rediscovering hope for the future.Thank you so much for being part of the...2023-04-181h 03Creative Impact PodcastEpisode 90: Angie Weiss on Fueling Our Bodies as Dancers (and Humans!)Angie Weiss, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Dance Instructor/Choreographer, joins me for episode 90! Angie and I recently met at the Texas Dance Educators Association Convention, where we both participated as exhibitors.Angie is a dancer, dance educator, and choreographer with a background both in the studio world and drill team. She was a member of the Kilgore College Rangerettes on the 68th Line and graduated with a B.A. in Dance from Texas Woman's University. Angie also graduated with a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M University.During our conversation, Angie shares...2023-01-3146 minCreative Impact PodcastEpisode 89: Cynthia Newland on Identity, Balance, and Fulfilling Your CallingI’m so honored and excited to have one of my mentors, Cynthia Newland, back on the podcast for episode 89! Cynthia first came on the podcast in July 2020 on Episode 6. Cynthia is a dance artist, choreographer, and collegiate professor. She is also a certified Life Coach and Wellness Consultant and licensed Health Minister. We chat about identity, belonging, balance in our life/art/work, and the idea of fulfilling our calling in different seasons of life. This conversation is a great way to start off the year! Cynthia is the founder of Alible3 – Nourishing the Body, Soul and...2023-01-2458 minCreative Impact PodcastEpisode 88: Donnel Schmidt and Richard Rogers on Loss, Grief, Healing, & HopeThis week’s episode is a special conversation as we remember the loss of my sister, Bethany, which took place two years ago. I’m so grateful to have GriefShare facilitators, Richard Rogers and Donnel Schmidt, join me to share their experience with loss and grief. We remember their daughter, Tracie Lynn Hester, and the profound impact her life and death have had on countless lives. We chat about the power of community in grief, healthy versus unhealthy ways to process our grief, and finding ways to honor the life of a loved one we’ve lost.If you...2023-01-1757 minCreative Impact PodcastEpisode 87: Rebecca Spencer on Health, Identity, and Embracing Seasons in LifeOur guest for episode 87 is one of my dear friends from college, Rebecca Spencer. She is a dance educator and yoga instructor living in the Pacific Northwest. Rebecca recently started her own yoga business called Abiding Place Yoga. In today’s episode we talk about Rebecca’s background as a dancer, performer, and teacher. Then, we dive into the topic of health and wellness. So often our identity can become wrapped up in our ability (especially as dancers) and in our health. Rebecca opens up about her journey dealing with health struggles during pregnancy. I'm so grateful for Rebecca shari...2023-01-101h 04Creative Impact PodcastEpisode 86: Luke LeFevre on Holy Work and The Pull to CreateI am so honored to have Luke LeFevre join us for episode 86! I first heard Luke on the EntreLeadership Podcast back in 2020, and his work has been so impactful on my life. Luke has led many creative teams over the years and most recently served as the Chief Creative Officer for Ramsey Solutions. Luke led the branding, design and video teams that served all of Ramsey Solutions. He led and contributed to the creative efforts behind many of the company’s best-selling and most popular media (The Dave Ramsey Show, The John Delony Show, The Rachel Cruze show, and mo...2023-01-031h 06
Heres the thingHere's the thing Episode 1 with Rachel and David CaldwellTopic: Walking with loved ones through mental illness
Our very first episode of Here's the Thing features Rachel and David Caldwell. Rachel and Dave talk about walking with friends and family through mental illness. 2022-12-2838 minCreative Impact PodcastEpisode 85: Stories of Faith and Transformation - Part 3 with Jocelyn LewisThroughout the Christmas season, we have been enjoying a special series, “Stories of Faith & Transformation.” This week, as we wrap up 2022, we are wrapping up this mini-series with my beautiful friend, Jocelyn Lewis! Jocelyn was previously a guest on episode 62 of the podcast, and she joins us again today to share the powerful story of her unplanned pregnancy. In the midst of the unknown, she experienced an impactful journey of faith.Jocelyn recounts her experience from the moment she found out she was pregnant, to finding herself in an abortion clinic, and the events that unfolded from ther...2022-12-271h 17Creative Impact PodcastEpisode 84: Stories of Faith and Transformation - Part 2 with Kim Meeder of Crystal Peaks Youth RanchMerry Christmas, friends! During the Christmas season, we are bringing you a super special series, “Stories of Faith & Transformation.” I cannot think of a better gift than this conversation today! Our guest for part two of this series is author, speaker, and adventurer, Kim Meeder. I have been so excited to share this conversation with you. Ever since I heard about Kim Meeder and started reading her books, my life has been so impacted. I am inspired by her faith, and I believe you will be too! Through her own experience of deep loss as a child, Kim...2022-12-201h 04Creative Impact PodcastEpisode 83: Stories of Faith and Transformation - Part 1 with Kevyn ButlerDuring the Christmas season, we are bringing you a super special series, “Stories of Faith & Transformation.” Our guest for part one is professional dancer Kevyn Butler. Kevyn shares a powerful story of transformation in his life!Kevyn has worked with Ad Deum Dance Company, Oakland Ballet, Störling Dance Theater, Zion Dance Project, Ronald K. Brown, EVIDENCE, a dance company and is a current member of Bruce Wood Dance in Dallas, TX. Kevyn started out in visual art and discovered a love of dance in high school. During his time training to be a professional dancer in New Y...2022-12-1359 minCreative Impact PodcastEpisode 82: Special Q & A with Rachel Caldwell and Mary Wendt About Rachel's New Book!Today's episode is a special Q&A with Rachel about her new book, Healthy Relationships = Healthy Team: Ten Keys for Building Positive Dance Team Culture. Mary Wendt (from episode 77) joins as the guest host! You'll hear what inspired Rachel to write the book, more about the content, behind the scenes of the writing process, and exciting details about the upcoming book launch on December 14th!Check out our website http://creativeimpactpodcast.com for the full show notes that include Rachel's biography and additional links mentioned in this episode. You can be sure not to miss a Creative...2022-12-0648 minCreative Impact PodcastEpisode 81: Positive Team Culture - Part 5 with Dr. Chelsea PierottiWhat does it look like to have a healthy and thriving team? Throughout the month of November, we are bringing you a mini-series focused on developing and cultivating a Positive Team Culture! The context of this series is dance team culture, but the content is applicable to all teams and relationships.Today’s episode is part five of this series, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti! I first heard about Chelsea through her business, Passionate Coach, and I was so encouraged by her resources as a dance team di...2022-11-2943 minCreative Impact PodcastEpisode 80: Positive Team Culture - Part 4 with LaKeisha McGowenWhat does it look like to have a healthy and thriving team? Throughout the month of November, we are bringing you a mini-series focused on developing and cultivating a Positive Team Culture! The context of this series is dance team culture, but the content is applicable to all teams and relationships.Today’s episode is part four of this series. I’m so thankful for our guest today, the incredible LaKeisha McGowen! LaKeisha is one of those people who brings the energy with her wherever she goes! Her background includes experience as an educator, dance team director, admi...2022-11-2251 min