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Inspirational CreativesAdd To Your Life By Subtracting The UnnecessaryToday I want to challenge you to consider what you can subtract from your life to create more joy and power...and a greater sense of being creative. Drawing upon the interview I had in the very early days of Inspirational Creatives, with minimalist blogger, Joshua Becker, I share with you 7 ideas for decluttering your mental, physical, spiritual, and digital space (in just 12 minutes.) Together we can explore the idea of enhancing your life by removing the unnecessary: reassessing commitments, refining priorities, and creating room for reflection. In this series of 33 short episodes, I...2023-12-0112 min
Inspirational CreativesWalk MoreIf you want to change how you feel, change your state. Today I want to explore with you how going for a walk can improve your life and be great for your inspiration, sparking creativity, as a creative being, in 3 simple ways. The book mentioned is: Walking In This World: The Practical Art of Creativity by Julia Cameron. In this series of 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some of the best tips that I've picked up from others and shared with others towards improving our lives as creatives.2023-11-2612 min
Inspirational CreativesBe PositiveHow do we navigate a world that is uncertain yet keep the flame of creativity alive? I remember when I was growing up and going through various different emotions and moods and changes and people saying to me, "oh, you've just got to be positive." In this episode, I explore some ideas with you about the importance of cultivating positivity in an uncertain world and the role of positivity in inspiring others. Books mentioned: What To Say When You Talk To Yourself by Shad Helmstetter Mindset by Carol Dweck2023-11-2523 min
Inspirational CreativesBreatheIf you're feeling stuck or some kind of discomfort or uncertainty, there's a number of things that you can do to to transcend or transform your current life experience. In the next 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some of the best tips that I've picked up from others and shared with others and have embodied, I hope, into my own life with some pretty decent results. In this episode of the Inspirational Creatives, celebrating the launch of the podcast 9 years ago today, I'm sharing with you a series of 33 episodes dedicated to...2023-11-2409 min
Inspirational CreativesWiden Your Net with Pam Slim You have created a thing. You need to find the people who want your thing: Your product. Your service. Your piece of creative output. In this very special episode, episode 300, celebrating 7 years of the Inspirational Creatives podcast, we invite founding guest, author and entrepreneur, from episode 3, Pam Slim. We discuss her new book, The Widest Net, and the possibilities of opening up your opportunities by finding a new audience who want your thing. Your audience has evolved…an...2021-11-261h 09
Inspirational CreativesFinding The Confidence To Create and Sell Your Art with Artist Sarah TomlinsonIn this episode you'll learn: How Sarah paints from a place of healing to empowerment How Sarah rediscovered her feminine nature through art The power of affirmation ladders How do you make a living from your art? How can you connect with your highest, creative self? These are some of the most frequently asked questions amongst those that see themselves as creative. More so, then ever. And they are questions we explore in this interview today. In this episode, Sandra Lawrence interviews teacher turned artist and painter, Sarah Tomlinson...2021-01-2935 min
Inspirational CreativesThe Key To Creating a Successful Creative Business Online in 2021If you choose to listen to only one short action episode this year, I highly recommend this one! In this short action episode, Kira and Ilysa reveal the key to how they’ve both created successful lives and a business working together as artists. Their insights might surprise you. Learn the two elements that could fundamentally change your life and business and the way you see and think about creating a business online and in the world today. Kira and Ilysa were interviewed by Sandra. Items mentioned in this ep...2020-12-1612 min
Inspirational CreativesArtists Kira McCoy and Ilysa Ginsburg on Creating a Thriving Business and Community From ScratchArtists, Kira McCoy, and Ilysa Ginsburg, love what they do. In this insightful and revealing chat, interviewed by Sandra Lawrence, Ilysa and Kira share how they’ve have grown their business and what it means to them to create an environment where people love to work; and fans love to learn with them. As artists, they have a love for polymer clay; having created an online global community of followers, hear how they teach through online classrooms and retreats. You’ll also hear how having grown a business around their art from scratch, toda...2020-12-1144 min
Inspirational CreativesWhy You Must Get Started Soon With Your New Idea or Venture (with Juliana Meyer)When is the best time to get started with your new idea, product, service or business? It seems that sooner is better than later. That’s the experience of female tech entrepreneur and SupaPass founder, Juliana Meyer. Often we find ourselves needing to plan or have all of the right things in the right place before we get started with an idea but that’s, in many cases, the wrong thing to do. In this short action episode we explore the benefits of getting started on your new idea sooner and befo...2020-11-2509 min
Inspirational CreativesCreating a Home Online For Artists, Creators and Super-fans With Juliana Meyer From SupaPassJuliana Meyer is an award-winning entrepreneur as well as highly qualified and experience musician and engineer. Today, her small software and technology company, SupaPass, is making big changes in the way that artist, musicians, podcasters and creatives of all kinds connect with their audience and super-fans. In this episode, we explore Juliana’s fascinating backstory as a musician growing up in South Africa and how her own frustration turned into an opportunity creating a brand and platform that’s been recognised as one of the top 6 most progressive companies in the tech sector. Juli...2020-11-2043 min
Inspirational CreativesNavigating Parenthood, Career Change and Depression with Emily and Paul - Creators of the Parent Guide to GCSE“Knowledge beats nagging every time” according to Emily and Paul, creators of the parent guide to GCSE. Spotting a gap in a large market, ex-teachers, Paul and Emily, share their experience leaving the teaching profession to educate parents on how to best support their children going through GCSE. Emily shares her story falling out of love with her teaching career and falling in love; because of a motorbike. Emily shares how they managed a time of depression; leaving her career without a job to go to... Learn how the couple manage thei...2020-10-301h 00
Inspirational CreativesIs Now Is A Great Time To Start Your New Business Idea or Venture? (And the Big Risk Not To Take) with Neil FoleyIs now a good time launch a new business, idea or venture? If you’ve got a new idea for a business, enterprise or venture, this short podcast episode is for you. In this short action episode, Neil Foley, from the Business Growth Club, shares his thoughts on when a good time to test out and launch a new business idea or venture is; and when not to launch. We explore some of the more dangerous risks people make when launching a new venture. And what not to do. We...2020-10-2108 min
Inspirational CreativesFrom Corporate Life To Collaboration: Neil Foley on How To Improve Your Luck and Find Your First Few Fruitful OpportunitiesWho expected the events of 2020? Here we are 10 months in living with COVID, the shock of lockdown, and all sorts of new challenges and opportunities as creatives… Furloughs, losing jobs, changing careers and new opportunities. So to bridge the gap of a crazy 2020 so far, I invited back on to the show, small business growth expert, Neil Foley from the Business Growth Club, to understand how, for those interested in navigating their own venture, career or business, Where to start and what the opportunities are... I haven’t had much...2020-10-161h 01
Inspirational CreativesWhy You Must Get Started Now and Not Worry About The Competition (with Neil Foley)What’s the #1 to be thinking about when putting a new idea or service out into the world? For many creatives, entrepreneurs and new business owners, knowing which is the right market for their product, idea or service can be critical to early and ongoing succeeding. Knowing your niche… Yet many owners and creatives are stuck figuring out which the right niche and then, when that’s identified, what’s the right price to sell their offering? One option is to look at the competition. Yet this seemingly easy at-a-gla...2020-10-1411 min
Inspirational CreativesThe No B.S. Way To Creating A Small Business That Matters in 2020 with Neil Foley of the Business Growth ClubStarting a small business can be both tough and exhilarating. Being technically gifted as a master craftsman/woman of your trade is a good place to start. Yet knowing how and when to start is better… And it pays to get help. In this episode, you’ll hear why it’s a good idea to get feedback early on. And how the right kind of mindset can impact your success when starting out. I introduce you to one of my closest business mentors, Neil Foley. Neil sh...2019-12-2743 min
Inspirational CreativesHow To Grow Your Creative Business Consistently and Persistently (with Aaron Nace)In this short action episode you’ll learn: How consistency and persistence can help you to achieve your creative aims The one thing that has kept Aaron and his business going What a creative business is really about What to do if your ideas are not working In this short action episode, Phlearn.com founder and photographer, Aaron Nace, shares his wisdom when it comes to creating a life and business you want. Hear how consistency and persistence can support you towards reaching your creative aspirations and lifelong ambitions. And what not to do...2019-12-1813 min
Inspirational CreativesAaron Nace (part two) on Founding A Fun Way To Learn Photoshop with PhlearnIn this interview, part two, chat with Phlearn founder, Aaron Nace, we explore pictures of friends, (dressed as clowns) to politically inspired, visually stimulating, images… And telling stories with composite photos of cuddly creatures playing hide-and-seek with kids… Aaron is clearly someone who enjoys his life, his work and his photography. As the founder of Phlearn, Aaron has not only created a world-class professional teaching platform for students around the world interested in Photoshop and Lightroom skills; He’s created a great place to work for himself and other creatives. With ov...2019-11-2933 min
Inspirational CreativesHow Podcasting Has Changed My Life In The Last 5 YearsSince launching five years ago, in November 2014, the Inspirational Creatives podcast has grown to over 100,000 downloads with a small yet highly engaged audience dedicated to creating, and leading, a more meaningful life with purpose. To celebrate, host, founder and creator (curator) of Inspirational Creatives, Rob Lawrence, shares how his podcast has changed his life in the last five years and what the power of a podcast can do. Get the new Inspirational Creatives app here.2019-11-2731 min
Inspirational CreativesAaron Nace on Founding A Fun Way To Learn Photoshop with PhlearnAaron Nace is an educator and photographer. In 2011 he founded Phlearn to professional teach students around the world, Photoshop and Lightroom skills. With over 600 tutorials and 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube, and counting, today, the Phlearn platform reaches folks through the power of video in 149 countries from their base in Chicago. In this episode we hear how growing up in Hawaii gave Aaron the foundation to become a business owner. And the daily challenges he’s faced with learning to become a leader of creative people in global and inspirational organisation. 2019-11-2230 min
Inspirational CreativesHaving Fun With Our Vulnerability And Living With Uncertainty By Letting Go Of Outcomes (featuring John Link)In this short action episode we explore how embracing our vulnerability supports us towards reaching our creative goals. How? It’s about living with uncertainty and detaching from outcomes. Offering a fresh perspective on uncertainty, British painter and theatre director, John Link, shares his wisdom, in this short podcast, by describing how his painting and his work with actors has allowed him to learn more about himself and our vulnerability as creative beings. Hear how our most powerful weapon can be our ability to embrace our vulnerability. https://www.in...2019-09-1113 min
Inspirational CreativesEmbracing Vulnerability: Confronting The Canvas with John Link - Part 2In this second chat, artist, John Link, describes how vulnerability and a sense of play both motivate and inspire his creative work. Recorded in the heart of Norwich, England, in his studio, John shares how John’s recent ill health and confronting mortality has changed his outlook to life and his relationship to his painting. We begin by talking about the John’s painting and the stories behind John’s paintings. And how, in some sense, we’re all like Shakespearian characters. www.johnlink.co.uk https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/...2019-07-2648 min
Inspirational CreativesWhat Your Creative Process Can Teach You About Human Nature (with John Link)Our own creative process can reveal to each of us something unique, which we didn’t know already about human nature. When we get stuck with our creativity, often it’s because we’ve stopped asking questions. Questions from a place of curiosity - questions that ultimately lead to a story. Almost all art tells a story. In this short action episode, painter and theatre director, John Link, describes the similarities and differences between these creative disciplines, for him. Hear how your own creative process can lead towards a new st...2019-07-2407 min
Inspirational CreativesTo Be or Not To Be: Confronting The Canvas with John Link - Part 1How do you navigate a career following your dreams? In this second interview of the "Bringing it Home" series on Inspirational Creatives, artist, John Link, describes the relationship he has with his painting and background as a theatre director. Recorded in the heart of Norwich, England, in his studio, John shares his creative process and what his painting endeavours mean to him: How his painting both challenges and rewards him. It seems there are deep similarities and a deep relationship between acting, director and painting, for John. Hear how...2019-07-1240 min
Inspirational CreativesA Creative Approach When Making Important Decisions (with Professor John Last)Great leaders are relied upon to make great decisions. But what’s needed to make a great decision? Of course, there are many ways to approach decision making. How you reach a decision will depend upon your aims and the criteria you apply. Yet, important decisions are different to urgent, critical, decisions that need to be made. And when it comes to making good, often complex, and important decisions, there’s an effective approach that many great leaders use to make great decisions that’s rarely shared. In thi...2019-07-0307 min
Inspirational CreativesProfessor John Last on Leading Creative Education Into The FutureWhat does it take to remain at the cutting edge of education in the creative arts and design? In 2017, Professor John Last was appointed an OBE in the 2017 Queen’s birthday honours list for his services to education. Today Professor Last is the vice-chairman at the Norwich University of Arts and the chair for the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership Digital Creatives group. In this interview, Professor John Last reveals what it takes to create a positive and safe environment for those wishing to carve a creative life and career utilising one's creativity at...2019-06-2839 min
Inspirational CreativesTake Control Of Your Business Before It Takes Control Of You (with Alison Boyle)If you want to create a life and living around the work you love, You probably won’t want to create yourself another job… Instead, you’ll want to learn how to create a business that works for you. So grab a notebook and pen and get ready to take note of these hot tips from, small business owner and marketing guru, Alison Boyle. In episode 273, Alison shared her best tips towards creating a business that works for you. A business that allows you to do your best work withou...2019-06-1913 min
Inspirational CreativesGetting Started with Digital Marketing with Alison BoyleWhat is the true reality of working for yourself? Alison can tell you. Digital marketing expert, Alison Boyle, began her own business journey juggling children with uncertainty during the launch of her first business. She understands what’s at stake and what’s involved, when starting up under your own steam, pursuing a passion with purpose. In this conversation, hear how Alison managed both life and a new business and what she had to let go of as part of her own evolution growing LA Marketing. Hear about the trap...2019-05-3148 min
Inspirational CreativesIs Now A Good Time To Start a Podcast? (with Mark Asquith)If you’re thinking of starting a podcast, you’ll be interested in this short action episode (< > One of the most frequently asked questions, amongst creatives, looking to market their output, products or services, is: “Is now a good time to be starting a podcast?” In this short action episode, Rebel Base Media CEO, founder, and podcaster, Mark Asquith, offers his own ideas, tips and insights as to how we can begin to answer this question. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com2019-05-2208 min
Inspirational CreativesMark Asquith Developing The Confidence To Grow and Re-Brand Your PodcastMark Asquith is the CEO and founder of Rebel Base Media and Podcast Websites. (He’s also a massive DC Comics fan.) More recently, with new products, podcasts and services well underway under the Captivate and Productivity brands, to name a couple, he is somebody who is making a difference to podcasting and globally. As a podcasting coach and mentor to hundreds, if not thousands, of content creators and small business owners, in this episode, hear how podcasting can help build confidence, trust and credibility. Hear how to overcome the challenges of...2019-05-1739 min
Inspirational CreativesWhy Creatives Get Stuck (And What To Do About It) With Peter SageStuck? We all get stuck at certain points in our creative lives and career. Often the bigger the game we play, the more likely we are to find ourselves frozen. Frozen with fear, distraction or procrastination. In this short action episode, featuring the wisdom of entrepreneur, coach and expert, Peter Sage, we unpack why we, as creatives, get stuck and what we can do to get going again on our biggest aims and projects. Hear how raising your self-awareness can help you to focus on the creative work that...2019-04-2408 min
Inspirational CreativesWhat To Do When Life Doesn’t Go Your Way (with Jeffrey Davis)Ever had a bad day and lost track of achieving your creative dreams? As creatives we have to deal with the realities of life and living creatively, Which often means dealing with unexpected events and situations that throw out our plans and intentions. Most of us have high expectations of ourselves and with our work. And the bigger the gap between our expectations and reality – the trickier things get. In this short action episode, Tracking Wonder’s, Jeffrey Davis, reveals how he deals with his plans when they don’t go his...2018-11-2809 min
Inspirational CreativesThree Opportunities Most Musicians Miss When Attempting To Make ItIf Success = Preparation + Opportunity, why is it most musicians never reach their biggest goals? In this short action episode, musician, entrepreneur and WhiiseCon founder, Tommy Darker, shares the three biggest missed opportunities by musicians when attempting to achieve their biggest aims and goals. The wisdom shared in this episode applies to any creative endeavour. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/260-three-opportunities-for-musicians http://www.whiisecon.com/?from=Rob2018-11-1413 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 241 Overcoming Procrastination With Dr. Christine LiRight Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: Why we get stuck as creatives How do we know when we are procrastinating Why movement is so important to procrastination And also… Which powerful emotional blocks stop us? Why work ought […]2018-03-0944 min
Inspirational Creatives PodcastICP 241 Overcoming Procrastination With Dr. Christine LiRight Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: Why we get stuck as creatives How do we know when we are procrastinating Why movement is so important to procrastination And also… Which powerful emotional blocks stop us? Why work ought […]2018-03-0944 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 240 How To Use Negative Feedback To Build Creative Confidence (with Artist AlanJames Burns)Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How an artist thrives on feedback What to do if your art does not meet your own expectations How to build your confidence When we’re dissatisfied with our creative work, or we […]2018-03-0707 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 239 Entirely Hollow Aside From The Dark: Exploring Consciousness in Caves with Artist AlanJames BurnsRight Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How an Irish artist was inspired to create sonic art in caves How this artist builds inner confidence through their work How to handle positive and negative feedback AlanJames Burns is a […]2018-03-0240 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 238 How To Increase Your Fertility and Creative Energy (with Dr. Katherine Dale)Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn about: Chi and creative energy How fertility, food, and creative energy are related What effect stress has on fertility and creativity Whether it is a new child, a piece of art, […]2018-02-2107 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 237 How Creativity Can Increase Your Fertility with Dr. Katherine DaleListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How creative energy is linked to fertility One of the signs people miss when attempting to have children How the energetic temperature of food affects us How stress affects our health […]2018-02-1651 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 236 Turning Pro: Creating A Professional Career As An Artist (with Brianna Wettlaufer)Listen (About 8 minutes long) Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: Tips on how to create a career as an artist Why having a strong online brand presence is important today Tips on finding your unique voice and […]2018-02-0708 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 235 Creating Sustainable Careers For Artists with Stocky United’s Brianna WettlauferListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: Achieving a sustainable career as an artist How having focus will help you realise your creative dreams Marketing yourself as an artist Managing communications in a large community Brianna Wettlaufer is […]2018-02-0250 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 234 How To Prepare For When Opportunity Strikes (with Shawnee Kilgore)Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How to avoid self-sabotage 2 tips to help you prepare for the best opportunities How Shawnee prepares for her creative A-game One of the biggest challenges for many creative people is […]2018-01-3107 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 233 A Crowdfunding Fairytale with Musician Shawnee KilgoreListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How a famous film director backed a songwriting crowdfunding campaign Why looking after yourself and feeling good is critical to your creativity Shawnee’s best advice for aspiring musicians In 2014, folk […]2018-01-2645 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 232 How To Capture Inspiration In The Moment (with Natalia Komis)Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: 2 powerfful tips on capturing inspiration in the moment What to do when inspiration turns up How to prepare your creative workspace Have you ever had a ground-breaking idea whilst in […]2018-01-2409 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 231 Activating Your Creative Truth with Natalia KomisListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: What Natalia learned at art school about letting go How to activate and unlock your creativity About safe zones for your creative work The key to thriving as a creative in […]2018-01-1958 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 230 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 30 – Follow Your CuriosityListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How curiosity will help you find what you are looking for How passion can be misleading Why your creativity is needed more than ever In this final episode of 30 days […]2017-12-2400 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 229 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 29 – Be Selfish With Your CreativityListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: The importance of making creative work a priority The risk of not getting creative work done How the fear of success can become a block You’ve cleared a morning to write. […]2017-12-2307 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 228 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 28 – Leave A Meaningful LegacyListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: Why now is the time to start thinking about your legacy What will happen to your online accounts after you are gone? What does it mean to leave a ‘clean’ legacy […]2017-12-2209 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 227 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 27 – Tame Your Inner CriticListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: About the voice creatives call resistance How your inner critic can improve your work What a 10 year-old can teach you about your inner critic Every creative has an inner critic. […]2017-12-2106 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 227 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 27 – Tame Your Inner CriticListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: About the voice creatives call resistance How your inner critic can improve your work What a 10 year-old can teach you about your inner critic Every creative has an inner critic. […]2017-12-2106 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 226 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 26 – Grow A Thriving CommunityListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: What a little red hen can teach you about creating great relationships 3 tips towards growing a thriving community The importance of giving folks credit early and often In this short […]2017-12-2008 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 225 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 25 – Find Inner PeaceListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: A short exercise to help you reduce overwhelm Where to start finding a sense of inner peace The possibility that peace brings happiness In this short episode of 30 days of […]2017-12-1905 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 224 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 24 – Cultivate PatienceListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How to become more present in the moment What you can learn from every situation Tips on becoming more present and more patient Patience, apparently, is a virtue. With patience life […]2017-12-1907 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 223 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 23 – Meet People In PersonListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: Why meeting people in person is so good The one thing not to do at networking events How to be smart with your smart device when you’re with people How to […]2017-12-1709 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 222 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 22 – Take A WalkListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How inspiration can strike when you take a stroll The hidden benefits of taking steps outside How walking can keep you grounded If you’re stuck, Paula Schramm suggests taking a walk. […]2017-12-1705 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 221 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 21 – Turn It Off, Let Go And Live Like It’s The 1980sListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How to develop a better perspecitve The benefits of switching off tech and social How to achieve more peace and less distraction Some believe that we are more distracted than ever… […]2017-12-1506 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 220 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 20 – Surround Yourself With Positive PeopleListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: The benefits of surrounding yourself with the right people How diverse support networks can support you Where to find people who think like you They say you are the average of […]2017-12-1408 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 219 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 19 – Are You A Marketing Magpie?Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: What is a marketing magpie What is at the essence of compelling pitch How to get clear on your marketing Creative people can be easily distracted. And marketing magpies are those […]2017-12-1407 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 218 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 18 – What Makes You Different?Listen2017-12-1308 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 217 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 17 – Play With LegoListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: The hidden benefits of playing with Lego The hidden benefits of doing something different Why it’s not just about playing with Lego What Einstein did to solve complex problems In this […]2017-12-1105 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 216 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 16 – What Are You Going To STOP Doing Next Year?Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: What is getting the way of your success for next year How “what it is” is often “what it isn’t” How to work towards your zone of genius Is what you’re […]2017-12-1107 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 215 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 15 – Live With LessListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How and why to start living with less What to do with gifts and guilt How to start letting go of things An introduction to minimalism Simplicity experts, Joshua Becker, from […]2017-12-0908 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 214 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 14 – Change Your PerspectiveListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How to change your point of view quickly How to find a new perspective without leaving the room From two experts: how to change your perspective Here’s a small tip about […]2017-12-0806 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 213 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 13 – Draw A PictureListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How drawing and doodling can help you to attract what you want How a scribble can help you to visualise a new future New ways to use doodling and drawing to […]2017-12-0804 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 212 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 12 – Choose To Be HappyListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How to choose to be happy How in every situation we have two choices How gratitude journalling can increase your happiness To celebrate 3 years and 200 episodes of Inspirational Creatives, […]2017-12-0608 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 212 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 12 – Choose To Be HappyListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How to choose to be happy How in every situation we have two choices How gratitude journalling can increase your happiness To celebrate 3 years and 200 episodes of Inspirational Creatives, […]2017-12-0608 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 211 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 11 – Consume WiselyListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: The benefits of consuming more wisely How happiness can be about less How consumption creates success In this short episode we explore what it means to consume wisely. Is what you […]2017-12-0506 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 210 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 10 – Living By Letting GoListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How life is sometimes about letting go A personal short story about letting go What letting go offers What are you holding on to right now? What do you need to […]2017-12-0506 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 209 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 9 – Create A Wish ListListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: A simple exercise to help you focus on what you want How to overcome your inner critics and resistance How to get unstuck and and back into creative flow If you […]2017-12-0304 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 208 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 8 – Plan With The End In MindListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll: How having a plan can keep you motivated Why strategic planning is tough for creative people How your grand plan can lead to the next step To celebrate 3 years and 200 […]2017-12-0205 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 207 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 7 – Spend More Time OutdoorsListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll: Find a new way to gain fresh perspective Remind yourself of the benefits of being outdoors regularly Hear how the great outdoors can help you to overcome unhappiness To celebrate 3 years […]2017-12-0104 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 206 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 6 – Spend Money MindfullyListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: What your finances can reveal about you The 3 steps of recognise, release and replace How a wider perspective can lead to more abundance In this short episode of daily inspiration, […]2017-11-3008 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 205 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 5 – Own Your Full PotentialListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: Powerful tips towards owning your potential Where most people get stuck How limiting beliefs limit our full potential They say you are the average of the five people your surround yourself […]2017-11-2907 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 204 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 4 – Give and Receive FreelyListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: A simple way to give and receive more easily How this can lead to great joy and abundance What to do if giving or receiving sometimes feels awkward How do you […]2017-11-2806 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 203 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 3 – Overcoming OverwhelmListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: 3 tips for immediately overcoming overwhelm How to feel free and more relaxed More resources that can help you to overcome overwhelm In this short episode, we explore how to overcome […]2017-11-2708 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 202 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 2 – Turning Fear Into ExcitementListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How to create a sense of excitement in your daily life How to transform your fear into excitement Where you can learn more In this short episode, I invite you to […]2017-11-2604 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 201 – 30 Days of Daily Inspiration – Day 1 – Widen Your PerspectiveListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: A better way to collaborate with others How to start achieving your aims and desires New ways to see the world from a different point of view To celebrate 3 years […]2017-11-2504 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 200 – Three Years of Inspirational Creatives: 30 Days of Daily InspirationListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How to easily inspire your life and creativity over the next 30 days Where to find previous episodes and guests An exclusive invitation and gift for you To celebrate 3 years […]2017-11-2405 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 200 - Three Years of Inspirational Creatives: 30 Days of Daily InspirationListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How to easily inspire your life and creativity over the next 30 days Where to find previous episodes and guests An exclusive invitation and gift for you To celebrate 3 years […]2017-11-2405 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 199 Nick Williams on Recognising Resistance and Living The Creative Life You Were Born To LiveListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: The first step towards overcoming resistance 3 signposts towards finding the work you were born to do 3 reasons to overcome your fear and resistance You’ll also learn: What living a […]2017-02-2400 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 198 How To Create An Intimate Connection With Your Fans Using Facebook Live (with Bree Noble)Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How to get to know your audience at an intimate level How to create raving fans and find new ones How to be remembered when your community needs you How Bree […]2017-02-2200 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 197 Making a Living as a Female Entrepreneur Musician with Bree NobleListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How to think like a business as a musician How Bree built her fanbase Where live performance fits into her strategy Bree Noble gave up a corporate career as a director […]2017-02-1750 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 196 How To Change Your Life For The Better (with Lauren Skonieczny)Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How trying new things can help you to find new passions How Lauren lets go of things that are holding her back The 1 thing we fear when creating great inner […]2017-02-1500 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 195 Creating Transformational Adventures Outdoors For City Dwellers with Lauren SkoniecznyListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How city dwellers benefit from outdoor adventure trips How Lauren quit her TV job for a life outdoors What challenges Lauren faced changing careers and lifestyle Discover Outdoors is a New […]2017-02-1000 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 194 How To Sustain A Living As An Independent Artist (with Gary Genetti)Listen (Less than 14 minutes) Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How Gary has created and sustained a living as a professional artist How Gary has built his creativity and community inspire him Where Gary receives his ongoing […]2017-02-0800 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 193 Making a Living The Creative Way with Glass Artist Gary GenettiListen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How Gary has made a successful living as an artist How to adapt to cultural changes as an artist How community has inspired Gary’s art What Gary is doing today to […]2017-02-0300 minInspirational Creatives PodcastICP 192 How To Live More Authentically By Daring To Be Different (with Lorraine Whyte)Listen (About 11 minutes) Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: 4 Reasons why we lose touch with who we truly are What stops us from seeking support Why it is important to find the right people Finding our […]2017-02-0100 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 191 Living More Authentically with Intuitive Life Strategist Lorraine WhyteLorraine Whyte was once a successful recruiter using her intuition to select the right candidates. Today, she is an intuitive life strategist. In the is episode, hear how your super-power is your uniqueness. Hear how you can begin to live more authentically by reconnecting with who you truly are. Lorraine also shares how she helps people to reconnect with who they truly are through both numerology and mediation; whilst offering Rob a live ten minute reading (in this episode.) Hear why Lorraine believes it is important to find a...2017-01-2747 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 184 A Minimalists Six Minute Guide To Creating A Productive Writing EnvironmentIn the chaotic world of creativity finding focus can be hard. For Becoming Minimalist blogger and author, Joshua Becker, the key to his creative success is to simplify. In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, Joshua describes his own, simple, writing environment. Regardless of your creative pursuits, you’ll learn, in less than six minutes, how a ‘less is more’ approach to mindset and environment can benefit you and your creative output. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/ http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2017-01-0406 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 176 How To Stay Focussed : 4 Steps To Making Your Big Ideas Happen (with Laurie Solgon)Creative people struggle because they’re either stuck starting or struggling to launch a new idea, product or service. Yet there’s a little-known formula to making big ideas a reality and getting things done. In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, you’ll learn how you can make your big ideas happen in just four simple steps. Creative entrepreneur and social sidekick podcaster, Laurie Solgon shared in episode 175 how she focusses to get things done. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast http://SocialSidekickPodcast.com2016-12-0709 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 174 Three Steps To Getting Your Writing Done (with Bobby Owsinski)In this special repeat short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, author and music producer, Bobby Owsinski, reveals his writing process, one which has seen him create a high volume of best-selling books and many hit records. Bobby's simple yet very effective approach to his writing and creative work is broken down, step-by-step, for you to try. Although the example given focuses on writing, as you'll hear, Bobby's approach can be applied to almost any creative endeavour. Bobby is one of the best-selling authors in the music industry....2016-11-3008 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 173 Author and Producer Bobby Owsinski on Writing, Recording and Crafting a Career in the Music IndustryBobby Owsinski is a best-selling author and much sought after audio producer in the music industry. In the repeat edition of this classic episode, Bobby reveals his writing formula and why he is excited about the future of the music industry. He's worked on hundreds of projects for 'superstar' acts and written countless books that document and reveal the art and science of music production. Having worked with, and interviewed, many A-list audio producers, in this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Bobby reveals why he hopes there is someone, somewhere creating a new style...2016-11-2549 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 171 Jeff Goldenberg on The Reality of Entrepreneurship, Growth Hacking, Crowdfunding and Creative Digital MarketingIn this content-rich repeat episode of Inspirational Creatives, serial entrepreneur, Jeff Goldenberg, reveals how he raised over $10,000 USD to publish his new book, The Growth Hackers Guide To the Galaxy, using Kickstarter. Co-authored with Mark Hayes (CEO of Tiger Tiger, and founder of one of the world's first growth hacking agencies) his book was written, and is being independently published, via the Kickstarter platform, with colleagues across shifting time-zones. Jeff is a serial entrepreneur based in Toronto and the co-founder of a digital marketing consultancy which specialises in business development and growth hacking. ...2016-11-1844 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 166 Three Ways To Scale Your Creative Business Quickly (with Kelly Roach)In episode 165, successful business growth coach and entrepreneur, Kelly Roach, revealed how she helps people to grow their creative businesses often enabling them to double and triple their income. In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, Kelly offers three ways to scale your creative business quickly and sustainably.. By learning successful strategies from coaches such as Kelly, we can save ourselves time, and misfortune, by focussing on the right things and avoiding the mistakes so many make. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/166 http://KellyRoachCoaching...2016-11-0210 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 165 Knowing The Value of Your Time To Create Unstoppable Success with Kelly RoachKelly Roach is a Former NFL Cheerleader and Fortune 500 Executive turned Entrepreneur, Mentor and 'Time-Compression' Business Growth Coach. If you're struggling with not having enough time to create the life and living you want, then you'll enjoy the inspiration and motivation Kelly has to offer. We discuss burnout and major life change. And the importance of taking time out to get to know yourself... In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Kelly reveals what a successful life looks like to her today. You'll also hear why success, however you define...2016-10-2827 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 164 Three Steps to Getting Unstuck And Started On Your Big Ideas (with Laura Kennington)As creatives, we get stuck for all sorts of reasons when attempting to achieve our big ideas. Sometimes there’s a gap in our lives such as the support we need or the know-how; Sometimes it could be fear. In episode 163, adventurer and explorer, Laura Kennington revealed how she achieves her big aims and adventures in life. In this short action episode, Laura shares how to get unstuck and started again on your big ideas and dreams. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast https://lauraexplorer.com/2016-10-2607 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 162 Live Creatively, Die Elegantly : 4 Tips For Leaving a Digital Legacy (with Pete Billingham)What happens to our life on-line after we leave this physical, mortal world? What happens to your Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts after you are gone? In episode 161 of Inspirational Creatives, Death Goes Digital author, Pete Billingham, shared his thoughts on what it means to leave a digital legacy. As creatives we need to be mindful about what we leave behind and to whom. If you’re interested in living a creative life then your life’s work is your legacy. Sometimes when we’re so busy creating stuff we don...2016-10-1910 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 159 Death Goes Digital with Peter Billingham (Part One)With over 35 million people no longer alive on Facebook now is the time to start considering your digital legacy Who is going to manage your content when you die? What’s going to happen to everything you've ever created online over time? In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, funeral celebrant, previous guest and author of, Death Goes Digital, Peter Billingham shares his ideas, tips, thoughts and stories on what it means to manage your digital legacy before it's too late. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast http://www.deathgoesdigital.com/2016-10-0735 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 156 How To Make More Money From Your Arthttp://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast Are you an artist struggling to make ends meet? Are you a creative looking to make more money with your ideas, projects and endeavours? According to money relationship expert, Joan Sotkin, in episode 155, what we earn is never to with money. It’s to do with our relationships. Relationships to ourselves and to others. In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, Joan reveals what is at the essence making money from our creative work and why wealth is never about money......2016-09-2813 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 152 Big Ambitions and Realistic Expectations : Why One Person Is All You Need (with Steve Palfreyman) http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, musician and entrepreneur, Steve Palfreyman, shares how he takes action on new ideas. Hear why Steve wishes he got started on his new online virtual summit for musicians one year earlier. Also, hear how getting started on a new project or idea, now, can be a valuable exercise towards achieving the creative life, and community, you want. In episode 151 Steve revealed the mindset behind his new free online virtu...2016-09-1408 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 151 Falling In Love With Your Audience Again With Music Launch Hub Founder Steve PalfreymanWho doesn’t love music? I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t love music (yet.) Neither has today's podcast guest. Previous guest, musician and entrepreneur, Steve Palfreyman, has fallen in love with audience again. He’s back on the Inspirational Creatives podcast today talking about his new virtual summit for musicians. But you don’t need to be a musician to appreciate this interview. We talk about what it takes to create great value for your community as well as some of the challenges and benefits that come...2016-09-0951 min