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Inspirational CreativesMeditateManaging stress, staying focused, and keeping our emotional well-being in check are crucial when you're in the creative field. In this short episode, I dive into my personal journey with meditation and why I think it's a game-changer for many creatives. I share with you three big benefits of meditating regularly. You'll hear how I started my meditation journey back in 2007 with a little gem called Meditation for Dummies by Stephen Bodian. And I also recommend checking out Hurry Up and Meditate by David Michie, if you struggle to make time for meditation.
2024-12-0808 min
Inspirational CreativesTen Years of Inspirational Creatives and Making Better Choices For The FutureToday I celebrate 10 years of the Inspirational Creatives podcast. Launched on 24th November 2014, I reflect briefly on my journey of podcasting so far with some personal anecdotes. This episode also celebrates the launch of part two of a two-part series on 33 ways to live a more prosperous and creative life. The topic for this episode is about making more conscious choices: ones that serve a better version of you. I talk about how we can make more conscious choices around money, and what we choose to consume. I also...
2024-11-2408 min
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 Dweck
2023-11-2523 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 episode...
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, today they...
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 before you...
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. Juliana's technology...
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...
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 ch...
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-glance research can im...
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 shares his...
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.inspirationalcreatives...
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/ www...
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 story;
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 this short...
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 without the st...
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 traps many...
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.com
2019-05-2208 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 CreativesBeing a Secret Agent of Positive Change with Peter SageHe bought his first Ferrari for cash at the age of 25. He's spent six months in Pentonville, one of the UK's toughest and most violent prisons. As an accomplished athlete, skydiver, diver, honorary black-belt, and as someone who claims to have climbed some of the world's highest peaks, Peter Sage, is known for having created 20 businesses in 15 different industries. He is a speaker, serial entrepreneur and best-selling author; In this revealing interview, Peter shares how he sets up his mind, and his life, for success. You'll also hear about...
2019-04-0553 min
Inspirational CreativesHow To Become A Successful Content Creator (with Ben Jeffries)You may not have heard of Casper Lee; He's an internet and social media sensation. My 11 year-old nephew assures me he's the real deal: Last year he won global social media superstar by global.com Currently he has a growing audience of 18 million combined followers across YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. And these aren't just vanity metrics: this is an engaged following. So what's the secret to his success? In this short action episode, his business partner and Influencer.com co-founder, Ben Jeffries, reveals what h...
2019-03-2709 min
Inspirational CreativesHow Ben Jeffries Takes Brands To The Next Level with Influencer MarketingBen Jeffries created his first business at the age of 15 and is now a CEO at the age of 22. Partnering up with YouTube sensation Casper Lee, as a co-founder, in 2017, Ben was labelled as one of the young entrepreneurs to watch by both Alphr and Startups.co.uk having created Influencer.com. Quoted as 'The SOHO house of influencer platforms', you'll hear why Ben's team are partnering with large brands, such as Pretty Little Thing, to use male influencers to promote a female brands. Hear what makes an influencer, how Ben's team match bran...
2018-12-2143 min
Inspirational CreativesThe First Step To Becoming Successful (with Bryan Calhoun)What does success look like to you? The first step towards becoming successful is critical. And that's all to do with your definition of success. In this short action episode, music and entertainment industry expert, Bryan Calhoun, reveals the first, most important, step towards realising your big ideas and dreams… Whatever success looks like for you... https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/266-first-step-to-becoming-successful
2018-12-1905 min
Inspirational CreativesHelping Musicians Succeed with Bryan CalhounVisionary creative and music industry expert, Bryan Calhoun, believes that music has "the ability to change people." With more than 25 years experience in the entertainment business, he is someone who is passionate about seeing musicians succeed. In this podcast episode, Bryan shares his 3 top tips for every musician. Having taught workshops and spoken on panels at key music industry events, including MIDEM and SXSW, today, he is someone who is avidly helping artists to create successful careers in music. Taking the complexity and jargon out of the industry Bryan has created...
2018-12-1442 min
Inspirational CreativesThe Risk of Giving Too Much: How To Recognise Overworked Givers (with Yasmin Nguyen)What does it mean to give too much? What happens when we give too much? Overworked givers are kind, loving, people who often feel a sense of deep connection with others by generously over-giving. They often put others before themselves and can be found to sacrifice their own needs to support others. Do you recognise this type of person? When their own resources become depleted or exhausted their tendency is to give more. Joyful Living Project founder, Yasmin Nguyen shares, in this short action episode, how we...
2018-12-0510 min
Inspirational CreativesFinding Joy and A Life of Possibility with Yasmin NguyenYasmin Nguyen is a survivor. In the seventies, his family survived the jungle and Vietnam eventually escaping to South Korea, France then America. When the lease on his apartment expired recently, film-maker Yasmin, chose to tour the country capturing moments of joy. Having left the business world 20 years ago to become an entrepreneur, Yasmin shares what it means to share your story without being judged. Hear how a moment of frustration and unexpected kindness shifted his trajectory. And what it means to give ourselves permission to live a more...
2018-11-301h 05
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 CreativesZen and The Art of Tracking Wonder with Jeffrey DavisAre you amplifying your best ideas? In a world facing social and cultural risks and challenges, and at a time of unprecedented change, Jeffrey Davis, believes we need to embrace collaboration. …and our sense of wonder. In this interview chat, the founder of Tracking Wonder reveals what he has learned about following the nature of our own creativity, curiosity and wonder; How we can live life more intentionally without sacrificing our big ideas for profit. To make a living from doing what, and serving those, we love. Hear...
2018-11-2356 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=Rob
2018-11-1413 min
Inspirational CreativesMaking A Living In Music with Tommy DarkerIs it possible to create a successful career in music today? WhiiseCon founder and creator, Tommy Darker, believes so. When Tommy quit the army he couldn't imagine the life he leads now. Today he teaches aspiring musicians how to carve a path through the territory of artistry and creative entrepreneurship; In a digital world that is becoming increasing complex to navigate. Hear how Tommy quit the stability army to succeed in the music industry. Taking lessons he had learned with him. And why Tommy has...
2018-11-0949 min
Inspirational CreativesStrategy vs. Tactics: Why You're Wasting Time With The Latest Social Media and Marketing TacticsIn this short action episode, creativity expert and fonder of The Creative Introvert, Cat Rose Nelligan, shares her experience with why everyday marketing and social tactics don't work - without a bigger vision. If you find you're spending lots of time on social media employing the latest tactics - and not getting the results that you want - this episode reveals why. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/258-strategy-vs-tactics http://www.thecreativeintrovert.com
2018-11-0709 min
Inspirational CreativesEmpowering Creative Introverts To Unleash Their Art Into The World with Cat Rose NelliganWe all have an introvert within us. And introverts have super powers. Yet introversion is not an excuse to not be both sociable and creative. According to founder of the League of Creative Introverts community, Cat Rose Neligan it's all about energy quotas, mindset and surrounding yourself with the right people. In this chat, blogger and podcaster, Cat Rose, shares with us what it's like to be an introvert in a seemingly extrovert world. Soon to launch her new academy for creative and introvert oriented types, you'll hear how Cat p...
2018-07-2742 min
Inspirational CreativesThree Powerful Ways To Penetrate A New Market (Plus Two Great Tips on How To Take Sustainable Action)When it comes to entering a market with a new idea – taking action is critical. But what's the right action – and what's the best approach? In this short action episode, poet turned copywriter and entrepreneur, Mike Giannulis, shares his best tips on how to enter any market with your big ideas and creative work. Mike's commitment to action has seen him grow a business towards making $25 million dollars in revenue. Personally, he's dealt with a stutter and lost over 100Kgs (250lbs) in weight – which has saved his life. In this s...
2018-06-2012 min
Inspirational CreativesNever Giving Up: Pursuing Passions, Starting Out and Scaling What You Do By Taking The Right Action with Mike GiannulisFrom poet to entrepreneur to copywriter, Mike Giannulis, is somebody who takes bold, creative action with his ideas. In this full length interview, Mike shares his best tips on how to succeed in life and business by embracing failure and taking action. Mike's commitment to action has seen him deal with a stutter and lose over 100Kgs (250lbs) in weight which has saved his life. (By the way – he was on a global reality TV show where he successfully lost weight only to put it all back on again after the series had fi...
2018-06-1554 min
Inspirational CreativesHow To Lead a Life Full of Creative Joy: By Being Your Whole SelfIf you could be anyone or anything – who would you be? What does it mean to live a life that is full of learning, loving and leaving a meaningful legacy? Would achieving mastery in all of these areas lead us to a sense of wholeness? And how do we invest our time most effectively to create the success we looking for? In this short action episode, writer, teacher and healer, Dave Ursillo, guides us. We explore the three promises of writing: Home, harmony and wholeness. He...
2018-06-0611 min
Inspirational CreativesUnavoidable Writing: Finding a Cure For Writer's Block wth Dave Ursillo (Part 2)Writing and journalling changed Dave Ursillo's life. In episode 251, part one of my chat with writer, healer and Unavoidable Writingteacher, Dave Ursillo, helped us to pull apart writer's block to find out what's really going on… Dave helped us to understand our fear shadows. In this episode, part two of our chat, we go deeper into Dave's own personal story Hear how journalling can change your life. Dave introduces us to our soul-code and how writing can help us become the whole of who we are. We also ex...
2018-05-2546 min
Inspirational CreativesHow To Move Beyond The Discomfort and Struggle That Affect Your Creative WorkIs your best creative work causing disruption in your life? How do you know? How do you find the time and energy to do more of what's important without creating more chaos and struggle? In this short action episode, we explore the difference between two types of creative resistance: Discomfort and struggle. Writer, healer and Unavoidable Writing teacher, Dave Ursillo, from episode 251, reveals the idea that our fear shadow is the very thing that is often between us and our very best creative work; The lives we are att...
2018-05-2314 min
Inspirational CreativesUnavoidable Writing: Finding a Cure For Writers Block wth Dave Ursillo (Part 1)Have we found the cure for writer's block? What does it feel like to be a free, unstuck, creative? Does writer's block really exist and, if so, what is it? In this episode, we pull writer's block apart and find out what's really going on…to find out what's on the other side. Healer, teacher and writer, Dave Ursillo, returns to the show, for the third time, to unpack what we mean by writer's block. Sharing the last ten years of his life's work, Dave reveals what he has le...
2018-05-1841 min
Inspirational CreativesThree Tips To Fire-Up and Maintain Momentum With Your CreativityIn this short action episode, branding expert, Ulli Appelbaum, shares his best tips on how to fire-up your creativity. Hear how to keep your creative ideas following and manifesting into the world. And why it's important not to follow the crowd and worry about the competition. Also hear what advice Ulli would have given to his younger self… As well as Ulli's two best tips on maintaining creative momentum. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/ http://www.first-the-trousers.com
2018-05-1615 min
Inspirational CreativesNew Ways To Tell Your Brand Story with Ulli AppelbaumWhat makes a brand successful? In this week's conversation, brand positioning expert Ulli Appelbaum reveals how he helps brands to tell their story – in new ways. We explore the creative challenges for business people. And how to see your brand from the outside in. Hear how to overcome your own biases and the biggest enemy for your creative potential when it comes to your brand. Ulli also reveals the more common mistakes when positioning a brand (and what to do about it.) You'll also hear what it ta...
2018-05-1146 min
Inspirational CreativesOvercoming 7 Fears in 7 Days – Day 7 – Fear of VulnerabilityIn today's short episode, the final episode of this series, we explore the fear of vulnerability. Vulnerability is a fear that shows up in many ways. When we believe or feel we are not good enough or if we feel threatened by something: a competitor, a colleague or a situation. But have you noticed that great leaders hold and share their vulnerability well? Procrastination coach and psychologist, Dr. Christine Li, shares her wisdom revealing how we can both spot and begin to overcome this fear. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com...
2018-03-2010 min
Inspirational CreativesOvercoming 7 Fears in 7 Days - Day 6 - Fear of ComparisonContinuing our mini-series of short action episodes supporting you to begin to overcome 7 fears in 7 days. In today's short episode we explore the fear of comparison. Many of us fear being negatively compared to others and the work of others. Yet, out of all the fears, the fear of comparison is the one we are most likely to have success moving away from. The secret is that the act of comparing ourselves, and our work, often has little value. Procrastination coach and psychologist, Dr. Christine Li, shares her wisdom...
2018-03-1907 min
Inspirational CreativesOvercoming 7 Fears in 7 Days - Day 5 - Fear of Losing FreedomIn today's short episode we explore the fear of losing our freedom. Have you ever experienced a sense of losing your autonomy either at home, at work, or creatively? We often experience this fear when we find ourselves routinely procrastinating and when making negative predictions about the outcomes of our actions. Procrastination coach and psychologist, Dr. Christine Li, shares her wisdom revealing how we can both spot and begin to overcome this, often hidden, fear. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast http://www.procrastinationcoach.com/
2018-03-1809 min
Inspirational CreativesOvercoming 7 Fears in 7 Days - Day 4 - Fear of UncertaintyFor the next 7 days, we'll be exploring one the 7 most common fears that prevent creative people from doing their best work. In today's short episode we explore the fear of uncertainty. When we experience this fear we tend to demand that things turn out a certain way or perfectly. But life is complex. We have little control over the real chaos and complexity of life. So when it comes to our creative work we have to loosen up. Procrastination coach and psychologist, Dr. Christine Li, shares her...
2018-03-1706 min
Inspirational CreativesOvercoming 7 Fears in 7 Days - Day 3 - The Fear of CriticismEach day for the next 7 days, procrastination coach, Dr. Christine Li and I will be sharing with you ideas, inspiration and wisdom that we believe will help you to take your life and creativity to the next level. For the next 7 days, we'll be exploring one the 7 most common fears that stop highly creative people in their tracks. In today's short episode we explore the fear of criticism. If you look for it, you'll notice that criticism seems to be everywhere. Direct criticism in the media, newspapers and when politicians are...
2018-03-1609 min
Inspirational CreativesOvercoming 7 Fears in 7 Days - Day 2 - The Fear of RejectionEach day for the next 7 days, procrastination coach, Dr. Christine Li and I will be sharing with you ideas, inspiration and wisdom that we believe will help you to take your life and creativity to the next level. For the next 7 days, we'll be exploring one the 7 most common fears that stop highly creative people in their tracks. In today's short episode we explore the fear of rejection. It's likely we've all experienced a sense of being rejected at some stage in our lives, either with our work or personally, directly or indirectly....
2018-03-1508 min
Inspirational CreativesOvercoming 7 Fears in 7 Days - Day 1 - Fear of EmbarrassmentEach day for the next 7 days, procrastination coach, Dr. Christine Li, and I will be sharing with you ideas, inspiration and wisdom that we believe will help you to take your life and creativity to the next level. For the next 7 days, we'll be exploring one the 7 most common fears that stop highly creative people in their tracks. In today's short episode we explore the fear of embarrassment. This is a fear we've all experienced at some stage in our lives. Hear how to begin handling this fear towards unleashing your c...
2018-03-1413 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 CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 […]
2017-12-2408 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 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 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 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 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 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.com
2016-12-0709 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