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The Branding Business School Podcast147: Q&A: Starting a Business, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, My Next Big Goal, and What I’m Struggling with Right NowText a question to Victoria!As we near the holiday season, it’s time to wrap up Season 8 with a pretty little bow! Join Victoria with an exciting Q&A session for the season finale! She’s tackling your burning questions on business growth, team scaling, and personal hurdles. Incredible questions were asked including advice and strategies of starting your own design studio, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and how to know what to outsource to a virtual assistant. On a personal note, you’ll even get an inside look into Victoria’s next big goal and...2024-12-0446 min
The Empowered CreativesMastering the Art of Balance: Avoiding Overcommitment and BurnoutUnlock the secrets to balancing your full plate without tipping over, as we wrap up season two with a crucial discussion on overcommitment. Journey with me through the intricate dance of juggling day jobs and creative passions, all while keeping an eye on that ever-elusive goal of well-being. As your guide, I'll provide you with six life-saving tactics to keep from overextending—this is about learning to read the warning signs, creating impenetrable time boundaries, and carving out sacred moments for guilt-free, unstructured self-care.
As I take a short sabbatical to recharge and navigate un...2024-02-1415 min
The Empowered CreativesLetting Go of the TimelineEver feel like your well-crafted plans are just invitations for the universe to throw you a curveball? This week join me from the cozy confines of my closet-turned-studio in Asheville, North Carolina, as I share the raw and real side of adapting to life's unpredictability while chasing creative dreams. This episode promises an intimate look at the tug-of-war between intention and reality, and the profound lessons learned when timelines need to be tossed aside.
I open up about my personal journey over the past year; from the thrill of travel to the honest reality...2024-02-0716 min
The Empowered CreativesThe Playful Heart of Art with Cory HardinDiscover the transformative power of joy in your artistic pursuits as I sit down this week with the extraordinarily versatile Cory Hardin. Together, we unravel the tapestry of a creative career, from the dangers of the 'suffering artist' narrative to the liberation found in honing in on your unique strengths. Corey's insights promise an engaging look at how saying "no" can open doors to meaningful opportunities, and how recognizing your passions can lead to a more purposeful and enjoyable artistic voyage.
Embark on a journey that transcends the boundaries of discipline with us, as...2024-01-3132 min
The Empowered CreativesCultivating Resilience in Your Creative Career with Rebekah Louisa SmithIn this episode, we delve into the challenge of balancing artistic integrity with commercial success with Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, owner and founder of the Film Festival Doctor. Rebekah shares her transformation from personal assistant to film festival expert and emphasizes the need for filmmakers to lead their projects with a CEO mindset, ensuring their vision (and not commercial success) leads the way in any creative projects
We discuss coping with the harsh reality of rejection as well exploring how to use emotional tools like EFT and vision boards to convert setbacks into opportunities for growth. Rebekah's experiences and...2024-01-2433 min
The Empowered CreativesExperiment with Change to Find Your Next MoveChange isn't just about the leap; it's about the steps leading up to it, each one meticulously placed to ensure a stable landing. I guide you through crafting a list of mini-experiments, aimed at alleviating that itch for transformation without the panic of irreversible decisions. Whether you've outgrown your job, you career, your city, or your creative business, this episode is a blueprint for those seeking to experiment with their lives in a structured yet exciting manner.
And if the notion of change makes your heart race, don't fear. Small triumphs can accumulate into...2024-01-1729 min
The Empowered CreativesLeaning into the Fear with Laurie CochraneWhen fear came knocking, Laurie Cochran learned that the only choice was to lean in... and do it anyway. Our latest conversation on the Empowered Creatives podcast features this awe-inspiring artist who, after a breast cancer diagnosis at 40, found her sanctuary in the arts. Laurie's tale is one of courage and the therapeutic power of creativity, as she recounts how she weathered life's storms—including an actual hurricane on her early days teaching art aboard a cruise ship—and the unwavering support of her partner through it all. Her experiences are a testament to the transformative potential of embracing your...2024-01-1037 min
The Empowered CreativesFresh Beginnings and the Art of Personal ReinventionEmbark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as I welcome you to the fold of a new year, from the charming city of Asheville, North Carolina. Listen in as I tackle the swirling emotions of change and the trepidation of fresh starts, guided by the wisdom of F. Scott Fitzgerald. There's no time like the present to redefine who we are, and I'll be breaking down Fitzgerald's timeless advice into practical nuggets for seizing the year with both hands. Join me as I lay bare my personal aspirations and career ambitions for the year ahead, and consider this...2024-01-0326 min
The Empowered CreativesCharting a New Course: The Artist Turned NomadEver wondered how to successfully transition to a nomadic lifestyle? Join me this week as I guide you through my personal journey of evolution, from a settled creative artist in the city to a modern-day nomad. Hear the raw, real story of my transformation, the hurdles I faced, and how I discovered an intense desire to travel in the midst of the pandemic. I'll share valuable insights on how I let go of my past and embraced new possibilities, and how you too can unlock this life of freedom.
What's more, get ready for...2023-12-2720 min
The Empowered CreativesFind The One ProblemWelcome to another inspiring episode where your host, Victoria Hines, takes you on a deep dive into the essence of creative problem-solving. In today’s podcast, we hone in on the concept of zeroing in on "your one problem" – the linchpin that could unlock your creative potential and drive your career forward.
In This Episode:
- Navigating Challenges: Victoria opens up about the trials of starting a business and the rollercoaster of emotions that accompany a creative career. Learn how to approach problem-solving and decision-making with a focus on one challenge at a time, with insights inspired by Kim Male...2023-12-2019 min
The Empowered CreativesTrust the ProcessEver felt held back because things don't go according to plan? Well, it's time to let go of control and embrace the unexpected twists and turns of our creative journeys. In this episode five mantras to help you stay the course and keep the faith when faced with challenges.
Hold your breath as we plunge into the sea of uncertainty that accompanies big life decisions. Yes, it can be scary - moving to a new city or changing careers. But remember, it's okay not to have all the answers. It's okay to take a...2023-12-0619 min
The Empowered CreativesHold the VisionThis week join me as we explore the power of vision and trust in our creative journeys. Together, we'll learn about the strength in holding a vision, trusting the process, and how these mantras can guide us through uncertainty, setbacks, and slow progress.
From my personal experience as a cancer survivor, I share the importance of crafting a vision statement and provide resources to help you on this journey. It's time to revisit (or create for the first time) your life's vision.
(0:00:09) - Introduction
(0:11:20) - Step 1: Be Brave Enough...2023-11-2923 min
The Empowered CreativesYour Work (and your Mental Health) Matter with Grace Lane-SmithEver feel like you're just pretending to be an artist? You're not alone! Join me and mixed media artist Grace Lane-Smith as we tackle the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome that plagues so many in the creative community. We share our personal experiences and discuss how recognizing the value of your own work can be the first step towards banishing self-doubt. We also look at how the confidence of others can serve as inspiration and the importance of having a community to navigate the unique challenges of a creative career.
In the second half...2023-11-1545 min
The Empowered CreativesDone is Better Than PerfectAs I navigated the tumultuous waves of my bustling week, sandwiched between my podcast, day job, and a move, I couldn’t help but be reminded of a very important mantra - done is better than perfect.
Join me this week as I share my personal insights on balancing the hustle with inner peace in our creative careers. Hear my story of handling chaos, maintaining momentum, and celebrating the small victories, which I believe are the real keys to a fulfilling creative career. You'll also get a peek into my five tried-and-true hacks to ef...2023-11-0817 min
The Empowered CreativesChanging Careers and Dreams with Mallory GladmanCan you imagine letting go of a career you've passionately pursued for years and bravely leaping into the uncharted territories of a new profession? That's precisely what our guest, Mallory Gladman, a former dancer and singer, did when she transitioned into event planning. Mallory's fascinating journey is a testament to the fact that it's never too late to change your career path and follow a new dream. She candidly opens up about the challenges she faced in recognizing the negatives outweighing the positives in her career and the fear associated with shifting gears. Mallory's story is a powerful reminder...2023-11-0138 min
The Empowered CreativesNegotiating Changes in the WorkplaceThis episode is your ticket to an improved work-life balance, especially for those juggling a creative career alongside a day job.
Join me this week as we dive headfirst into the art of negotiating workplace changes as a creative professional. Whether it's battling for a well-deserved raise or transitioning to an entirely new role, I share practical tactics and a comprehensive nine-step plan to help you regain control over your creative career. Understanding your company's culture and your worth within that framework is crucial, and I'll guide you on how to align your needs...2023-10-2526 min
The Empowered CreativesEmbracing the Role of Technology in Modern Art with Parisa GolchoubianThis week I re-welcome Parisa Golchoubian, an accomplished artist, designer, and engineer with a passion for intersecting technology and art. Parisa, who is the founder of two thriving online creative businesses, artterra and Artistech, shares insights on how artists can fully harness the vast potential of available technology. She offers a unique perspective on the traditional art industry and its slow pace in embracing technology. We touch on the rise of online art marketplaces and the challenges artists face in selling their work on these platforms.
We further explore the world of data and...2023-10-1839 min
The Empowered CreativesCareer Lessons from Tudor QueensThis week's episode is a bit of a creative twist. Dive into a historical and inspiring journey as we navigate the lives of King Henry VIII's six wives and draw invaluable lessons for modern creatives. The stories of Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr provide unique insights and profound wisdom, particularly relevant to the challenges faced in our modern careers today.
In this episode, we examine the values and strengths of each queen, shedding light on their struggles and triumphs. From Catherine of Aragon's unyielding stand for her principles to...2023-10-1126 min
The Empowered CreativesMastering the Balancing Act: Juggling a Full-Time Job and a Side GigHave you ever felt like you're walking a tightrope, balancing your full-time job and passion-filled side gig? Trust me, I've been there and I know how it feels. As someone who has navigated the challenging landscape of managing a full-time tech job while running my own business and hosting this podcast, I want to share my personal insights and practical tips on how to make it work.
In this episode, I explore the significance of financial stability in fueling your creative pursuits and how it contributes to a more secure future. Tune in to...2023-10-0430 min
The Empowered CreativesClimbing Out of Burnout (Part 2)Join Victoria this week as we journey into the heart of burnout and discover effective strategies to overcome it. Drawing on the wisdom from the book "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Emily and Amelia Nagoski, we explore the nature of burnout, how it occurs, and the symptoms it manifests. Listen in as I share advice on how to navigate this challenging territory by releasing stress, cultivating self-compassion, and setting boundaries.
Whether you're experiencing burnout or simply wish to understand it better, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help...2023-09-2724 min
The Empowered CreativesThe Unseen Enemy: Identifying Burnout (Part 1)Having hit rock bottom twice this year due to burnout, I have come to realize that burnout is a crippling yet often overlooked issue many creatives grapple with. This inspired me to not only share my personal encounters but also delve into ways to both identify and understand why burnout occurs.
Although we will all face foes on our creative hero's journey, burnout can quickly take you from capable adventurer to hopeless hermit. Take control by learning how to regularly 'pulse check' your mental and emotional states, keeping your creativity alive while ensuring resilience...2023-09-2020 min
The Empowered CreativesThe Art of Knowing When to Hold On and When to Let GoNavigating life's pivotal moments can be a tricky evaluation. Drawing from my personal experiences, including a recent break-up and caring a highly anxious pet, I explore the conundrum of choosing when it's time to stay or go. We discuss the importance of listening to our intuition, how our backgrounds influence our decision-making, and why sometimes rationalizing a decision doesn't always work in this scenario.
When faced with uncomfortable situations, we often wish for a guidebook to turn to. As creatives, the choices we make can significantly impact our lives artistically and personally. In the...2023-09-1322 min
The Empowered CreativesUnmasking the Hidden Foe in Your Artistic JourneyPrepare yourself for an enlightening journey as we unearth the metaphorical 'monster' that might be lurking in your creative career, obstructing your path to success. We will equip you with the tools to identify this beast, confront it fearlessly, and ultimately, overcome it. By reflecting on your past experiences and conducting a self-assessment, we'll guide you in recognizing the signs and symptoms of this career challenge.
(0:00:10) - Identifying and Confronting Career Challenges
(0:10:22) - Enhancing Creativity and Identifying Problems
One Thing This Week
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The Empowered CreativesThe Journey to 200K Instagram Followers with Tech Girl JenGet set for a riveting ride with our special guest for the day, Jen Dove, or as she's popularly known, Tech Girl Jen. We're chatting with this social media powerhouse whose knack for making tech easy has won her over 200K followers on Instagram. Jen's journey is nothing short of fascinating, from teaching tech tips and tricks to nurturing her dream of opening a black box theatre - all while maintaining a full-time job. Her candid conversation about her social media origins, audience growth strategies, and overcoming obstacles is both insightful and inspiring.
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The Empowered CreativesShattering Success Stereotypes in the Creative IndustryGet ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about success in a creative career. Today, we promise to smash the age-old misconception that you need to have your entire life figured out in your 20s, and instead, we'll travel down the many creative paths that are waiting to be discovered. We take a deep look at the daring decisions of one of my clients who found joy and success in working with children, despite facing judgement from their community. This episode comes packed with practical methods to help you design your unique version of success and navigate your...2023-08-0915 min
The Empowered CreativesA Journey into the Realm of Art and Tech with Rachael AsheUncover the world of hand-cut artwork with our guest, Rachael Ashe, a maker known for her unique installations and creative prowess. Rachael, who has her roots in both the art and tech world, opens up about her journey, sharing how her creativity transcends into all aspects of her life. From her experience at the Textile Museum of Canada to her current role as an operations coordinator for a tech co-op, she paints a vivid picture of how art and career can beautifully intertwine.
Rachael gets candid about the administrative side of the art world, a territory many...2023-08-0239 min
The Empowered CreativesTurning Criticism into Creative FuelIt's so easy for criticism to almost shatter your dreams. This episode navigates through the rough waters of criticism and provide you with empowering strategies to help you become unsinkable. From learning the value of constructive feedback to understanding that criticism often tells more about the critics than your work, we offer you a new lens to view criticism and use it to fuel your creativity.
Remember, you are the director of your life's show, and it's your privilege to choose who takes the VIP box seats. We dive into this concept, exploring how to sift through...2023-07-2614 min
The Empowered CreativesBody Positivity, Artistry, and Entrepreneurship with Aly McDonaldAly, a Black, biracial, Mad acrylic painter and visual artist, opens up about the journey of finding a community that harmonizes with their art and personal values. A conversation that drifts through complex feelings tied to bodily autonomy, integrity, and acceptance, we share a moment with Aly that emphasizes the importance of knowing that you can find a community that resonates with your artistry and individuality. Aly’s powerful narrative of body acceptance and positivity sends a compelling message to creatives across all hues - your body is yours, unfiltered, even at its most vulnerable.
Journeying down th...2023-07-1930 min
The Empowered CreativesEmbracing Imperfection: Overcoming Perfectionism and Stepping into Your Empowered SelfI can recall standing before a group of new employees, anxiety gnawing at me as I led an onboarding program. I was paralyzed by the thought of making a mistake, my perfectionist nature dictating every move. After realizing the limiting nature of this mindset, I've chosen to share my personal journey in overcoming perfectionism and stepping into my most empowered self.
Join me as I reveal how I conquered my fear of failure and embraced the beauty of imperfection. In this conversation, we'll uncover practical steps to challenging perfectionism and unshackling from our self-imposed limitations. We take...2023-07-1217 min
The Empowered CreativesExploring Art and Technology with Sandra VeilletteDiscover how to confidently navigate the ever-evolving world of technology as an artist in our engaging conversation with Quebec-based creator, Sandra Vallette. Embrace the potential of AI to connect with like-minded individuals and foster a sense of community around your artwork. Learn the importance of an open mind to seek out new opportunities, even when they push you outside of your comfort zone.
Join us as we explore Sandra's inspiring journey from makeup artist to crafting breathtaking sculptures from pieces of nature. Delight in the innovative ways she incorporates magnets to showcase the beauty of nature in...2023-07-0542 min
The Empowered CreativesEscaping the Creative "Shoulds"Ready to break free from the "shoulds" in your creative life?
I'll never forget the overwhelming pressure of "shoulds" as I stepped into the professional world after college: I should move to a specific place, I should get a certain job, I should attend every single audition. Sound familiar? Join me as I share my personal journey through this maze of expectations and reveal valuable insights on breaking free from them.
We'll dive into treating advice as an experiment rather than a rulebook, redefining your own version of success, and identifying subconscious beliefs that might...2023-06-2817 min
The Empowered CreativesUnlocking Your Creative Potential: A Conversation with Film Programmer Imani DavisJoin us for an insightful chat with the multi-talented Imani Davis, a writer, producer, and film programmer at the American Cinema Tech in Los Angeles. Imani shared her journey from studying film at Ohio State University to finding her calling in the film industry, which was not only inspiring but also a testament to the power of having an entrepreneurial mindset. With her unique approach to her creative career, Imani has harnessed resources like podcasts, videos, masterclasses, and panels to navigate a path that works best for her.
Together, we explored the importance of...2023-06-2138 min
The Empowered CreativesNavigating Burnout and Embracing the Nonlinear Path to Creative SuccessEver felt like you're stuck in a creative rut or faced the dreaded burnout? You're not alone! In this heartfelt episode, I open up about my personal experiences with burnout and how it led me to create the Find Your Path Roadmap. This five-step process is designed to help you navigate the twists and turns of creative career transitions by clarifying misalignment, identifying your unique awesomeness, pinpointing new possibilities, and ultimately building your own roadmap to a fulfilling life.
We also dive into the non-linear nature of creative careers and the importance of embracing...2023-06-1424 min
The Empowered CreativesWhen to Go, When to Slow, and When to StopBeing intentional with our energy can be one of the most challenging things to do as an artist and entrepreneur. Ironically, it's the very key to keeping yourself away from hustle or burnout.
Tune into this episode as I share with you some of the key signs to look out for that are telling you when you need to go, when you need to slow down, or when you just need to stop and take a rest.
This is the last episode in Season 1 and I'll be taken a hiatus. But I'll be back Spring 2023 with all new episodes...2023-01-1820 min
The Empowered CreativesThe Zen Art of Creative Living (feat. Zach Smith)You've probably heard the saying that everyone is creative. But have you ever heard that everything can be creative?
According to Zach Smith, even vacuuming can tap you into creative flow. Zach worked in the Chinese film industry for over 9 years as a screenwriter, a kung fu stuntman, and vice president of a film and co-production company until it all came crashing down. After feeling a huge loss of creativity after this event, Zach made his way back to his art through studying the science of creativity and zen principles.
Join us in this episode...2023-01-1131 min
The Empowered CreativesHow to Breakdown a Vision into Goals (Goal Setting Pt 2)A vision gives you a destination, but the goals are the small quests that get you there in the end. Goals help to break down what might feel overwhelming more tactical and easy to achieve.
In Part 2 of this goal-setting series, I'm going to share with you HOW to break down a vision into goals. Be sure to tune back into last week’s episode on 5 Keys to Vision Creation if you haven't listened already.
Your One Thing This Week
Create a mindmap of each aspect of your future vision an...2023-01-0411 min
The Empowered Creatives5 Keys to Vision Creation (Goal Setting Pt 1)Being brave enough to set a vision is a radical act. It’s sticking a flag in the sand and saying to the world (and yourself)... I want this. You can either help me on my quest, or let me go.
There is power in putting what you want out into the world. You might not receive it back in kind or in the way you expect. But there is a freedom in allowing yourself to ask.
Every goal I now set starts with a vision, and without it, it's hard to know where you ar...2022-12-2817 min
The Empowered CreativesFind the Thread of Your Story (feat. Hardie Cobbs)Most of our career paths are not linear but rather feature a ton of twists, turns, and unexpected side treks. It can leave many of us feeling a little lost in our own story and not sure how to make sense of our past to carve out the future we desire.
Hardie Cobbs went through this journey herself a few years back when a breast cancer diagnosis sparked a pivot in her own career from artist to personal stylist. As the founder of A Year In Style she helps women embrace midlife with confidence and I could...2022-12-2130 min
The Empowered CreativesCreating Ceremony Around Change (Live from Downtown Chicago)In the hustle and bustle of modern society, it's hard to slow down and let big changes sink in. We are constantly hopping from one to do list to the next, one project to the next, or one holiday party to the next, eager to do it all.
But when big change is happening, whether that be through choice, opportunity, or unforeseen circumstances, it can be difficult to carve out time to fully process the moment.
I was certainly feeling this way last week when I recorded this episode. I was 3 days out on leaving C...2022-12-1409 min
The Empowered CreativesBringing Your Book to the Finish Line (feat. Genevieve Parker Hill)It can be daunting to write and publish your first book. But what if someone were to tell you that it's easier than you think?
If you're dreaming of getting your book out there in 2023, then this episode is for you. Genevieve Parker Hill (international bestselling author, speaker, and coach in the fields of simple living and creative growth) joins me this week to share her 5 simple steps to getting your book written and published.
Join us as we talk about:
why overwhelm takes over when trying to write a book
how getting your...2022-12-0736 min
The Empowered CreativesWe All Need HobbiesAs both an entrepreneur and creative, I want to turn everything into an income stream. When you're good at something and love doing it, why not make money?
Well when everything becomes work, suddenly there's not outlet left for play.
Despite the age old shame and fear that comes with not being labeled a professional, this episode covers 4 reasons why we all need hobbies.
Your One Thing This Week
Make a list of all the things you love to do. Which of those passions NEED to stay a h...2022-11-3011 min
The Empowered CreativesCreating Community (feat. Emily Ritger)Ever had that moment where you suddenly realized that you were creating and making... alone? Ironically, you're not alone.
Emily Ritger, teacher, writer, experimenter, and collaborator, set out on an experiment with friends back in 2017 to discover what her previous college classmates were needing in their craft. Turns out, it was community. Not just a place to share work and receive feedback, but also a place to get inspired. Hence, The Midwives was born.
Join Emily and I this week as we talk about:
the power in designing your own life
...2022-11-2328 min
The Empowered CreativesThe Art of Building RelationshipsThe word "networking" can certainly trigger a lot of emotions: fear, excitement, nervousness, or even dread. But what if I were to tell you that networking, at its heart, is just building relationships.
Tune into this episode where I will share 5 tips on how to start building vital connections tomorrow.
Your One Thing this Week
Whose one step ahead of you? Send them a message on social media and ask them a very specific question around something you would love to know. Whose one step behind you? Send them a me...2022-11-1616 min
The Empowered CreativesComing Back to Joy (feat. Dr. Erin Baker)It's hard to know what joy is, but we all know it when we've lost it.
This weeks Dr. Erin Baker (they/them) is a self-leadership coach and the author of the bestselling Joy-Full AF: The Essential Business Strategy We’re Afraid to Put First. They are on a mission to help heart-centered entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers create prosperous, difference-making, joy-full AF businesses and lives.
Join us this week as we discuss:
What in the world joy is and why we know when we've lost it
Why we need to keep consuming joy
How jo...2022-11-0938 min
The Empowered CreativesThe Next Phase of My JourneyTune into this episode where I share what's going on with me and how I'm making space for the next chapter.
Your One Thing this Week
If you could change one thing in your life today that would make the biggest positive impact on your mental health and joy, what would you change and why?
Connect with Victoria Hines
www.victoriahines.com OR on instagram @thevictoriahines
Feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed in your career? Grab my free Creative Career Audit to discover what's...2022-11-0213 min
The Empowered CreativesMaking Time for Your Craft (feat. Jackie Sanders)Sometimes it's inevitable to hit burnout in your craft. That's what happened to Jackie right after graduating college. But as she settled into her day job, she realized she needed to make time for her art once again. Now she's working from an incredible studio space in Raleigh (ArtSpace), co-creating the Level Up Artists podcast, and launched her own business coaching business for creatives.
Join Jackie and I this week as we discuss:
The importance of defining success for yourself
Making time for creating and making it a priority (even if you have a hectic...2022-10-2629 min
The Empowered CreativesEmbracing Seasons of CreationJust like the earth spins and turns and tumbles into new seasons, so do our lives. Sometimes, our goals, projects, and initiatives just don't match the season that we're in.
If you're resisting projects, procrastinating, feeling drained more often, constantly overwhelmed, or have lost the joy, then you might be in the wrong season for this particular project.
This can happen in side-projects, work, personal life, and your creative life. So how do you recalibrate your to do list with the season you’re in?
Tune into this episode to learn 5 ways to rec...2022-10-1917 min
The Empowered CreativesFinding Agency in Your Creative Work (feat Amber Petty)"Everything is harder than you think it will be but anything is possible"... talk about a mic drop from Amber Petty, former NYC actor and current full-time freelance writer. There are so many creative paths out there but one of the key metrics of finding satisfaction with your work is feeling agency over your work.
Join Amber and I this week as we discuss:
How to know when a previous creative dream isn't working for you anymore
Rediscovering the creative work that brings you joy
Identifying when you're boxing yourself...2022-10-1229 min
The Empowered CreativesFind Your Purpose with IkigaiIf you're seeking your purpose or even just a little more fulfillment in your work and career, look no further than Ikigai.
Ikigai is a Japanese word that means a reason for being. After I read the book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles back in 2020, I was a little skeptical that a simple exercise could point me in a direction in my own career. Boy was I wrong. In fact, it's this exercise that unlocked next steps for many of my clients when they we...2022-10-0515 min
The Empowered CreativesUsing LinkedIn as a Creator (feat. Volta Voloshin-Smith)LinkedIn has for a long time felt like the go to place for bankers and lawyers... but not so much for creatives. But Volta Voloshin-Smith, Dallas-based watercolor artist and author of Watercolor Snacks, is here to tell us otherwise.
Join Volta and I this week as we discuss:
How the internet and social media has given so many artists new opportunities today
Why using LinkedIn as a creator could be beneficial to your business as the market isn't saturated
How her class on Skillshare ended up leading to an incredible book deal
Why scheduling resets...2022-09-2825 min
The Empowered CreativesThe Magic of CollaborationThe best work comes from collaboration. From creative projects to business ventures, none of use were meant to succeed alone. But not all collaborations are equal and it's up to you to decide which partnerships are worth your time and which opportunities to pass on.
Today's solo episode covers the 5 things you should know about collaboration to better help you gauge whether a joint venture is right for you.
Your One Thing this Week
I want you to spend some time thinking about collaboration. Answer the following questions:
Where...2022-09-2115 min
The Empowered CreativesSelling with Confidence (feat. Annie P. Ruggles)Annie P. Ruggles (former musical theater actor, founder of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy and host of the Too Legitimate to Quit podcast) has a PSA for you this week:
"If you want to love selling, fall in love with the art of solving problems and solving problems with your art."
Join myself and my incredible sales coach, Annie, as we discuss:
the tortured artist mentality and why it's making you question your ability versus honing your craft
letting go of resentment for past "failures"
how every artist is an entrepreneur
why...2022-09-1431 min
The Empowered CreativesSo What is Confidence?The Empowered Creatives is all about finding confidence between hustle and burnout... but what exactly is confidence? And where does it come from?
I recently read The Confidence Code by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman and I wanted to share my 4 takeaways from the book with you.
“Confidence is purity of action produced by a mind free of doubt.” - quoted from The Confidence Code
There are 4 cousins to confidence: optimism, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-compassion
Confidence comes from both genetics and our environment
Failing is an essential part of confidence
Your ONE THIN...2022-09-0713 min
Behind the Vendor PodcastWhat to Consider When Creating Your Wedding Business Website with Victoria MarcouillierShowing up online can be hard, but it should still be a priority in your business. On today's episode, I chat with Victoria Marcouillier of Brand Well Designs about showing up confidently through your brand and website as a wedding pro. We cover when the right time to DIY things yourself is and when it’s time to make the transition to something custom. How having a brand that sets you a part can change your business and more! For show notes, or links mentioned in today's episode, click here.Instagram: @behindthevendorpodcast or @rayehinesandcoWe...2022-09-0752 min
The Empowered CreativesMental Health and Processing Trauma (feat. Elske van der Scheer)This week I invited Elske, a board-certified therapist in the Netherlands, to talk about mental health and trauma processing. It's hard to live on this earth as a human and not experience trauma. As Elske reminds us, trauma is our bodies response to help us survive a difficult moment. But it's not just possible to find mental health support and process your previous trauma, it's also possible to thrive afterward.
Tune in as Elske and I discuss:
finding mental health support
using positive psychology to find post-traumatic growth and success
our risk-aversion versus opportunity-seeking instincts
...2022-08-3134 min
The Empowered CreativesSlay Your Roadblocks with a Back-Pocket Tool Kit (Resistance Series Pt 3)We are all going to hit roadblocks in our creative journeys. It's unavoidable. So if we are bound to hit resistance (aka a roadblock or two) along our journey, how do we prepare?
By developing back-pocket strategies and a tool kit of sorts to use the next time resistance stands in our way.
In this episode, I'll share with you 7 back-pocket strategies that have worked for myself or my clients to overcome resistance.
These tactics include:
identifying your why
focusing on others
setting your fear
defining your current season
building in space...2022-08-2420 min
The Empowered CreativesYou’ve Defeated Your Roadblocks Before (Resistance Series Pt 2)Part 2 of a 3-part series on resistance (aka roadblocks) that commonly pop up along the creative journey.
New Flash: Resistance only occurs when you are trying to do something awesome.
Last week we talked about what resistance is and how it shows up in your life and career. Despite the fact that roadblocks cannot be eliminated from your life, I'm going to show you how to start building a back-pocket tool kit to combat resistance when it occurs.
First and foremost, you've defeated your roadblocks before. By recognizing this internal...2022-08-1713 min
The Empowered CreativesLet’s Talk About Roadblocks (Resistance Series Pt 1)Every human being faces resistance. We all have limits that our bodies and minds are attuned to. We are used to accepting only so much love, success, and wealth.
When you aim higher, change, or push past your current limitation, you will start to hear a voice that will attempt to hold you back. It might tell you you're not good enough, you're not worthy, or even that there is no point.
Our bodies and minds are very good at keeping us safe. Except sometimes “keeping us safe” equates keeping us in our comfort zone and t...2022-08-1012 min
The Empowered CreativesYou Can Create Anywhere (feat. Jae Renfrow)Join Victoria Hines, Creative Career Coach, and Jae Renfrow, actor and co-founder of Get Out of Depth podcast as we discuss the ups and downs of the creative journey. Jae shares his unique experience of building a career as a young artist while also starting a family and the subsequent tough decisions he's had to make along the way in order to rebalance his life, health, relationships and career.
In this episode, we also discuss:
how you have an artistic career anywhere, not just New York, LA, or Chicago
the repercussions of putting relationships and health...2022-08-0327 min
The Empowered CreativesWhy We Get Misaligned in Our WorkWhat do we do when you realize that your work isn't working for YOU anymore? Any of the following phrases sound familiar?
I loved music. But now that I’ve been working for a non-profit orchestra, music doesn’t light me up anymore.
I don’t love writing anymore - it’s alright and I’m good at it. But doing it for clients sucks.
Auditioning is the job as an actor. But I never get to act which is the thing I love. I don’t know how much longer I can keep doing this.
My pa...2022-07-2717 min
The Empowered CreativesYou are NOT Your Work (feat. Claire Malkie)So many of us artists feel out of depth when we jump from the structured environment of college into the real world. We go from having a rubric and guide to a blank slate. It's a rough transition for each and everyone of us.
This week on the podcast, Claire Malkie - comedian, writer, and actor - and I discuss the big leap and how we learned that...
you are not defined by your work
the best growth can often be found by moving away from your college friends
the importance of creating...2022-07-2030 min
The Empowered CreativesFollowing the EnergySo how do you know if you are going in the right direction in your career... or if you are walking further away from what you want? That's where your inner compass comes into play and the BEST way to tap into it is to follow the ENERGY!
This episode is especially for any creative or artist who is in a career transition or who wants to find a 9-5 that doesn't suck your soul.
Tune in as I share...
how beta-testing can give you the best energetic data
why exhaustion or feeling...2022-07-1312 min
The Empowered CreativesDoing What You Love & Getting Paid (feat. Nick Silverio)Doing what you love AND getting paid is every artists dream. Well, Nick Silverio is here to remind you that it IS possible... just not always in the way you might think.
Nick Silverio is a New York City-based dancer, actor, choreographer, model, and fitness instructor whose work spans from Saturday Night Live, to a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance, to the stage of Madison Square Gardens. Oh, he's also the co-founder of Artswrk, the premiere network and marketplace to book and pay professional artists.
Join us this week as we discuss...2022-07-0632 min
The Empowered Creatives3 Resources You Need to CreateIt's so easy to feel unbalanced in our creative careers. Oftentimes as creatives we are looking for freedom of time to create... but that's not the only resource I have found that we need in order to live a sustainable creative life.
We need time, energy, and money in order to create and feel balanced in our careers. Join me on this episode as I share my journey through imbalance and what tactics I've used to come back to center.
Connect with Victoria Hines
www.victoriahines.com OR on instagram @thevictoriahines2022-06-2926 min
The Empowered CreativesHow Technology has Changed the Game (feat. Parisa Golchoubian)Since the 1990s, technology and the internet have drastically impacted how artists can make a living. This week on the pod join Victoria Hines and Parisa Golchoubian, artist and engineer, as we discuss...
the elimination of gatekeepers in the arts
accessibility and freedom in selling direct to buyers
creating an intentional business that works for YOU
hacking consistency in your business with automation
Connect with Parisa Golchoubian, Founder of Be ArtisTech and artterra
www.beartistech.com or www.artterra.ca OR on instagram @be.artistech or @arterra.ca
Download Parisa's...2022-06-2229 min
The Empowered CreativesThe Myth of Making ItEver find yourself setting the goal of "making it" as an artist?
The episode is all about why “making it” is a myth, 5 reasons it’s leading you astray and how you can get a little bit more intentional in your dream-setting in your creative career.
Connect with Victoria Hines
www.victoriahines.com OR on instagram @thevictoriahines
Feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed in your career? Grab my free Creative Career Audit to discover what's no longer working.
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The Empowered CreativesBuilding Financial Freedom (feat. Laura Sexton)Do you ever feel like money and finances are your enemy? Since the dawn of time it often feels like money is the arch enemy of creating. This week on the pod join Victoria Hines and Laura Sexton, former actor, mom, and Financial Master Coach, as we discuss...
the best way to be creative is to not have debt holding you back.
how you can start building financial freedom today
the power of habits and intention
Connect with Laura Sexton
www.accelerateyourlegacy.com OR instagram @accelerateyourlegacy
Learn more about Laura's...2022-06-0832 min
The Empowered CreativesSo What Makes an Empowered Creative?After talking to thousands of artists on Clubhouse in early 2021, Victoria began to see patterns between the most confident creatives on both the app and irl. This week on the pod, learn about 4 traits every confident creative needs in their tool belt as they carve forward in their careers.
Want to support the pod AND help a friend? Share this episode with 3 creative friends who are feeling small, loss, defeated in their careers right now. We all need that little reminder that we are not alone.
Connect with Victoria Hines
...2022-06-0121 min
The Empowered CreativesLetting Go of Fear (feat. Indy Chonk)Figuring out how to make a living and make art is the never ending battle every creative faces. This week on the pod join Victoria Hines and Indy Chonk, psychiatric nurse by day and surreal artist by night, as we discuss...
day jobs and creative side hustles
meditation, mindfulness, and mental health
and when fear might be holding you back from your next step
Connect with Indy Chonk
www.indychonk.com OR on instagram @indy_chonk
Connect with Victoria Hines
www.victoriahines.com OR on instagram @thevictoriahines
Feeling lost...2022-05-2532 minThe Empowered CreativesNavigating Away from Burnout and ScarcityIn this week's solo episode, Victoria Hines shares her journey from working as an actor in Chicago to launching her own business as a coach for creatives. After hitting burnout in 2018 and quickly realizing the scarcity mindset she had been operating under ever since graduating college with a theater degree, Victoria began to explore what other paths were out there for her.
This episode dives into...
how there isn't one golden success plan
the origin of confidence
and why it's important to make space for a new dream
Connect with Victoria Hines2022-05-1826 min
The Empowered CreativesTeaser TrailerIntroducing... The Empowered Creatives with Creative Career Coach Victoria Hines.
Listen in as fellow artists, creatives, scientists, and creative business owners dive into the process, science and mystery behind the ultimate question: how do I make a living and live a creative life?
After all, you can’t put your life on the backburner in the hopes of making it in your creative career. You also can’t squelch your creative dreams for the sake of making a living.
Each week Victoria hits the mic (often with a fabulous guest) to talk about how...2022-04-1501 min
Going PlacesVictoria Hines: Career Advice from a Strategic Creative CoachVictoria Hines is on a mission to empower creatives to find a sustainable and holistic career path.
With a unique career as a former actor, arts administrator, and event planner, she made her own career pivot to become a coach to creatives who may be facing burnout and frustration. She says it best herself: "Creative careers are not linear but rather open-world structures that can be difficult to navigate". Our conversation even inspired me to make my own career pivot!
Tune in to hear Victoria's fantastic journey and wonderful career advice!
Chec...2022-03-2248 min
Chain ReactionGreener Cleaner Frictionless TradeIn this episode Tony Hines discusses greener, cleaner, frictionless trade as well as catching up on some news issues. The fire on the container ship off the coast of Victoria British Columbia is another reminder of the hazards involved in transporting chemicals. A new way to produce electric vehicles is discussed focusing on Arrival's Oxfordshire site. Some interesting innovations point to the green vehicle revolution and how it will differe from anything the industry has previously seen. It promises to deliver some real benefits. Moving freight by rail is discussed as a future option that has some environmental benefits...2021-11-0326 min
The Flower Momma Podcast with Jenny Lee HinesS2 6. Victoria Marcoullier - Why Online Friendships MatterJoin Jenny as she chats with Victoria Marcoullier about the importance of online friendships. Victoria and Jenny have never met in person, but have connected in the online space and collaborated on business projects and developed an incredible friendship. Victoria owns an amazing branding and web design company called BrandWell and is a mom of a one-year old daughter. We can all admit that our 'real life' friends are incredibly important. That face time with actual humans can really make a drab week sparkle. But, our online friendships can be equally important. From Mom groups, to...2021-08-2441 min
Let's Get Vocal with Rena CookFind Your Path with Victoria HinesVictoria is a creative career coach whose mission is to empower creative artists to define their own version of success and build a holistic and sustainable career path as a creative. Through her Find Your Path program, as well as 1:1coaching, Victoria has helped creatives navigate career pivots and level up their careers. In this episode Rena and Victoria talk about how their shared theatre background has led them to their respective coaching careers, the challenges of being a solopreneur, managing imposter syndrome and how to avoid career burnout.2021-08-1726 min
nOMad's The Space in Between#118: Meet Victoria Hines: Her Story of Embracing the CreativeThis week we meet Victoria Hines, actress, executive Virtual assistant, Entrepreneur Coach & Guide, and founder of the career program Find Your Path.
Having come from the world of creatives and burnout, Victoria has gained personal and professional insights to help other Creatives grow and support themselves as a mentor.
In this episode, take inspiration from Victoria’s breakdown of her own journey into developing the creative:
-Learn her own techniques of moving from “the safest option” to what really Lit Her Up!
-Developing boundaries within herself
-Recognizing the feelings of Expansion AND Anxiety in moving towards the unknown
-Finding Self Accept...2021-05-0446 minThe Flower Momma Podcast with Jenny Lee HinesVictoria Marcouillier | Branding and Momprenuer LifeHave you ever wanted to start a business, or something new in your life and couldn’t because you just felt overwhelmed by it all? In this episode, The Flower Momma interview’s Victoria Marcouiller about her company, Brandwell. She is a strong, independent business owner. But she isn’t just that, Victoria is a Self Starter, Wife, Designer, Mompreneur, Flower lover and good friend of Jenny’s. She started Brandwell from the ground up. In this episode, we are going to learn the trials and errors of starting a business. As well as the fun, excit...2021-03-1441 min
Executive OrderVictoria Hines: Organized Creative Victoria Hines is a Creative Career Coach who helps creative artists navigate career pivots as well as level-up in their careers so that they can build a life that is energizing and sustainable. She spent over 10 years working primarily in the theater and film industries as an actor, events producer, arts administrator, and fundraiser working with theater companies, conferences, festivals, and live events. As a teenage cancer survivor and artist herself, she deeply understands navigating uncertainty and trying to answer the age old question: how do you do what you love and make a living? [ 2:08 ] How Victoria went fro...2021-02-1129 minThe Branding Business School Podcast14: Hiring as a Young Entrepreneur with Jenny Lee HinesText a question to Victoria!In this episode, Victoria and her guest, Jenny Lee Hines, chat about the realities of hiring for business. Whether you're considering bringing on your first full-time employee or simply wanting to hire a contract laborer to help with a project, Victoria and Jenny give you all the advice you need to make the right pick and to protect the reputation of your brand as you outsource. Visit BrandWell Designs to learn more about Victoria and her business.For show notes, head...2021-02-0943 min
Creative Journeys5 Steps to Navigate Career ChangeIn this solo-episode, Victoria shares her 5-step framework to navigate career change or a pivot in your business. Be sure to click the link below to grab your free 5-Step Roadmap handout!
She also shares a sneak peek into her Find Your Path program which starts on January 19th. Doors are now open and you can book a FREE Clarity Call below to connect with Victoria and learn more.
Last but not least, Creative Journeys is going on a hiatus. If you are not already, please do follow Victoria Hines on Instagram @thevictoriahines for...2020-12-2327 minCreative JourneysHow to Step Up and Stop Hiding with Martinique MimsMartinique Mims is a slam poet and a children's book author of "Through the Colors of a Butterfly". Her mission with both her book and new platform, The Color of Stories, is to uplift children and encourage them to be who they are. Martinique shares with us her own journey from not knowing what to do after college, to navigating a quarter-life crisis, to finding a community and mentorship, to bravely stepping into her own as an author and leader. She also shares some great tips on finding an illustrator for your book, self-publishing, as well as launching your...2020-12-1645 minCreative JourneysBuilding a Creative Community with Nadine Kenney JohnstoneNadine Kenney Johnstone is a writer, coach, teacher, international presenter, and an award-winning memoirist of "Of This Much I'm Sure". She shares her journey of switching majors in college, moving cross-country post-grad school to be with her now husband, building a writer's community, and then moving back to Chicago to raise a newborn AND write her full-length memoir. She dives into really great tips for writers and creatives alike, such as the importance of finding a community, using conference to grow your network, and why rejection is a numbers game.
Feeling lost on your journey and trying...2020-12-0953 minCreative JourneysLetting Go with Hanah ChangHanah Chang is an actor, storyteller and karaoke enthusiast who recently guest starred on Sing On! on Netflix. We are both recovering people-pleasers and perfectionist so this was a really fun conversation for me. Together we dive into the difference between quitting and letting go, navigating college to adulthood, prioritizing a never-ending to do list, and how to let go of our desire to control our circumstances. As a Korean-American, Hanah brings her story of what it was like navigating away from what she felt she "should" be doing to what really lit her up inside: acting.
...2020-12-0200 minCreative JourneysWhy I started coaching an want nothing more than to see you thriveIn this solo-episode, I'm going to share my "why" (aka my mission) with you. I want to see more creative artists build a sustainable and thriving life for themselves and I have some pretty mind-blowing insights into what's been holding you back.
Connect with me:
Connect with Victoria Hines on Instagram @thevictoriahines or Facebook @victoriahinescoaching
Join the Creative Journeys Community: www.facebook.com/groups/creativejourneyscommunity/
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This episode is sponsored b...2020-11-1800 minCreative JourneysWearing Different Hats with Kelsey McGrathKelsey McGrath (they/them) is a writer, producer, and actor with a long history of wearing many different hats... something most of us in the creative arts know very well. Together we talk about their time working as a theater critique and dramaturg, their transition into acting, as well as founding and producing The Newness: The Salon which created a space for fearlessness.
Connect with us:
FREE 30 min Clarity Call with Victoria Hines https://calendly.com/victoriahinescoaches/30-min-clarity-call
Connect with Kelsey McGrath on Instagram @kelseylooks, Facebook, or on LinkedIn
Join the Creative Journeys...2020-11-1100 min
Creative JourneysLiving Life Guided by Love, Not FearIn this week's solo-episode, I decided to focus in on my go-to method for mental self-care: my daily affirmation. I want to share with you why this has been an important tool for me to live through the chaos of 2020, hold onto hope during a tension filled election week, and why it's been important in launching my business.
Connect!
Share your affirmations in the Creative Journeys Community: www.facebook.com/groups/creativejourneyscommunity/
Connect with Victoria Hines on Instagram @thevictoriahines2020-11-0400 minCreative JourneysDefining Happiness, Success, and Your Value as an Artist with Anna LeFloreThis is a big one folks! Anna LeFlore is my guest this week who works in the entertainment industry at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. Anna talks all about building her career in theme park entertainment after realizing early on her lifestyle needs demanded a more stable acting career. She also shares personal wisdom from her own life on learning how to be your own best source of happiness as well as navigating a chronic illness.
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Join the...2020-10-2800 minCreative JourneysGo Before You're Ready with Katherine Tanner SilvermanKatherine Tanner Silverman is a director, arts educator, and the founder of Mentalhaus, a devised theater company located in Chicago (currently performing virtually) with a focus on mental health. Together we discuss her biggest takeaways from starting a new company, how her previous experience has impacted her new definition of an ensemble, how she keeps her motivation up, and her bravery in willing to admit the 3 words: "I don't know."
Connect with us:
Free 30 min Creative Career Consultation: Book Here!
Join the Creative Journeys Community: www.facebook.com/groups/creativejourneyscommunity/
Connect with...2020-10-2100 minCreative JourneysArt and Healing with Carolyn EdgeCarolyn Edge, founder of EdgeCraft, discusses her path from post-college burn out, to traveling the world, to launching her on-edge paper quilling business from her home in Austin, TX. Through her personal experience and time spent working with youth programs, Carolyn's developed a mission to embrace whatever life sends our way and integrate the experience through art.
Connect with us:
Join the Creative Journeys Community: www.facebook.com/groups/creativejourneyscommunity/
Connect with Victoria Hines on Instagram @thevictoriahines or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/victoriahinescoaching
Connect with Carolyn Edge by following her Instagram and...2020-10-1400 minCreative JourneysCreating a Vision & Trusting the Process with Victoria HinesIn my first solo-episode, I'm going to share with a you a glance at my journey from energetic childhood to hustling (and struggling) actor to realizing my calling as a creative career coach. I'm going to get vulnerable and share with you how some MAJOR traumatic moments in my life have led me to recognize the importance of creating a vision, trusting the process, standing up for you value, and asking for help when we feel lost.
Connect with me:
Need clarity in your creative career? Schedule a FREE 30 min Clarity Call with me.
...2020-10-0700 minCreative JourneysDetermining your Value with Lydia HillerLydia Hiller is an actor, writer, director, and stage combatant who is no stranger to the ups and down of pursuing a creative career in the theater. Together we discuss where her love for the theater originated (at the Stratford Festival in Canada), her time spent working for Universal Studios in Japan, and where she is at now in the middle of Covid with theaters foreseeably closed. We also dive into the rampant feeling of scarcity in the arts which directly leads to how we define our own value and how she is shifting her perspective of a creative...2020-09-3049 minCreative JourneysFind Joy in the Work with Mary RegaladoMary Regalado, actor and host of the Shakespeers podcast, is on the pod today where we talk about letting go of control, holding onto gratitude, and the joy in being able to practice without the pressure to perform. Mary also shares why she believes making Shakespeare accessible is important. Together we answer an audience member's question around maintaining focus and organization in your creative practice.
Connect with us:
Solo-Journeys: www.victoriahines.com/solojourneys
Creative Journeys Community: www.facebook.com/groups/creativejourneyscommunity/
Connect with Victoria Hines on Instagram @thevictoriahines
Connect with Mary Regalado...2020-09-2336 minCreative JourneysFinding Balance in a World without Live Performance with Alan MurphyAlan Murphy, actor, musician, and writer, digs into the heart of what 2020 has been like without the opportunity for live performance. From balancing mental and emotional health, to activism, to figuring out how to market a new song in a virtual world, this episode truly speaks to the times. As a latinx actor from Texas, Alan also discusses how representation on stage has changed (or not changed) through the last decade. Last but not least, we answer an audience member's question about how to prioritize and focus when you have a lot of interests pulling you in different directions.2020-09-1656 minCreative JourneysSeeking Out Opportunities with Mindy Fay ParksMindy Fay Parks, an actor, producer, and co-founder of Windy City International Film Festival, is my guest this week where we talk the lack of control that comes with being an actor, the detriments of people-pleasing, and saying "yes" to the opportunities that scare you. Mindy shows that opportunities abound in this world if you're willing to put yourself out there and build relationships. Despite an almost 5 year hiatus in acting from booking Chicago PD in 2015 to her newest guest-star role on HBO's Lovecraft Country, Mindy has continued to build a full life for herself in the film industry by...2020-09-0952 minCreative JourneysAppreciating the Moment with Adam HonoréMy guest this week is Adam Honoré, a resident of Harlem New York and an insanely talented lighting designer who worked on his first off-Broadway production at 22. Together we discuss his time interviewing for colleges and accidentally finding himself in the warm-up room with actors to designing his all-time favorite production, “Ain’t No Mo’” by Jordan E. Cooper at The Public Theater. This episode spans the complexities of humanity and what it is like to be alive right now, from Covid-19 to the Black Lives Matter movement to living in a culture where our identity is tied to our jo...2020-09-0759 minCreative JourneysCarving a Career Outside the Box with Connor KonzWe don’t always end up doing what we had envisioned for ourselves growing up. Sometimes the career journey is about staying curious and open to new suggestions. Connor Konz is an actor, improviser, a cosplay wizard, and makeup designer. Starting out as a child actor, he now hosts some of the most fun, interactive drag events in Chicago. Connor explains how he landed his role as a cosplay host and where his inspiration comes from. We also discuss ways to show up for your creative work when you have a day job to support yourself for now.
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· [0:04] Int...2020-08-2653 minCreative JourneysTrusting the Process with Kelsey DidionKelsey Didion, an actor, an SE yoga teacher, musician, and theater maker, talks about what it is like to trust the process. Together we deep dive into her creative and spiritual work, our desire to seek external validation, and learning how to hold yourself accountable. Kelsey also explains the benefits of somatic experience therapy and how her artistic background and yoga overlaps with it.
Episode Timeline:
· [0:05] Intro
· [2:06] Kelsey narrates how her experience with her dad growing up modeled who she is today.
· [5:13] How she is a curious person who is naturally interested in multiple things.
· [10:43] Kelsey talks about her music and...2020-08-1944 minCreative JourneysAiming for Most Improved with Zoe Kriegler-WenkHow often do you show up for your creative work? Zoe Kriegler-Wenk, a writer, theatrical artist, and multi-media creator, believes that creatives are empathetic, passionate, and inspiring. Together we discuss the root of seeking attention, the bravery needed to pursue an artistic path, letting go of inhibitions and negative feedback, setting aside ego to overcome rejection, and finding the time to pursue your dreams no matter what.
Zoe shares her artistic journey from childhood, her undergrad education, her experience auditioning and entering a graduate program that entailed going to study abroad in Berlin, and graduating this spring in the midst o...2020-08-1253 minCreative JourneysCreative Journeys (Trailer)2020-08-1000 min