Born Creators

Born Creators

By Toni DawkinsEducationSelf-Improvement
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Born Creators episodes

  • Surrender Is Sacred

    In this season finale episode, Toni dives into the power of surrender, exploring how this sacred act allows us to get out of our own way to make space for Source (the ultimate Creator) to place us on a more rewarding, fulfilling, and aligned path; one that may not make sense to the mind but speaks to the truth of our Souls.

     

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:29 Reflecting on the conversations from Season 1
    02:16 Uncovering the power of surrendering 
    08:14 We are all co-creators with Source
    11:54 Toni's personal surrender moments
    15:02 Turning inward for the next best step
    16:51 Closing thoughts & affirmations


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    18 min
  • Befriend Your Inner Critic, Break Generational Cycles with Chetna Metha

    To become someone we've never been, we have to do things we've never done. And that is when our inner critic gets very, very LOUD.

    Chetna Mehta, a multidisciplinary artist, alchemist, and creativity doula, shares profound wisdom on how to connect with the inner critic instead of fighting against it, allowing us to experience true creative freedom and end generational cycles. In this powerful conversation, we explore what it takes to shift from being on autopilot to living as conscious, embodied creators.

     

    TIMESTAMPS
    01:35 Meet Creativity Doula, Chetna Mehta
    02:54 A Full Circle Moment
    06:02 The Path to Creativity and Disruption
    07:54 A Life-Changing Wake-Up Call
    15:44 The Role of the Body in Creativity
    22:07 Balancing Individual and Collective Paths
    28:31 The Power of Sacred Witness
    28:52 Identifying and Connecting with the Inner Critic
    32:52 The Inner Critic as a Rite of Passage
    37:06 Individuation and Ancestral Healing
    41:44 Privilege, Responsibility, and Liberation
    43:35 Opportunities for Creative Growth
    48:56 A Creator As Defined by Chetna
     
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    52 min
  • You're Not Crazy, You're Awakening with Spiritual Mentor & Guide Cue Joy

    Have you always been...different? Saw things other people didn't see? Felt things no one else felt? You may be spiritually gifted and in the process of expansion.

    In this episode, Toni and Cue Joy – a spiritual mentor, guide and leader committed to supporting authentic soul expression within the human experience – explore the balance between spiritual and physical worlds, the power of meditation, and the importance of embracing your multidimensionality. If you’re on a path of personal and spiritual growth this one’s for you!

     
    TIMESTAMPS
    00:58 Meet Cue Joy: Spiritual Mentor, Guide, and Leader
    01:57 The Power of Authentic Expression
    02:42 A Journey of Spiritual Awakening
    04:05 Working with Spirit: Daily Practices and Challenges
    18:14 The Importance of Meditation
    26:43 Understanding Spiritual Guides
    29:42 Balancing Spirituality and Daily Life
    36:18 The Role of Ego in Spiritual Growth
    40:56 What Is a Creator to Cue?
     
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    https://www.readysouls.com
     
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    44 min
  • Directing BIG Creative Energy with Filmmaker Kayla Robinson

    What is it like to transmute big emotions and intense feelings into brilliant, healing art?

    We find out from Kayla Robinson, an award-winning creative director and filmmaker who specializes in character-driven stories that explore identity, grief and connection through marginalized perspectives. After over a decade in advertising, Kayla made the powerful choice to say "yes" to becoming a film director – facing intense doubt, fear, and perfectionism along the way. In this heartfelt episode, we discuss the importance of sharing your work even in its early stages, inviting the right collaborators, and taking aligned action to actualize your ideas. It’s a must-listen for any aspiring creative.  

     

    TIME STAMPS

    00:55 Meet Kayla Robinson, Creative Director & Filmmaker
    02:55 A Decade-Long Friendship 

    06:59 Navigating Emotions as an Artist 

    09:04 Creating from Joy, Not Only Darkness 

    13:46 The Importance of Collaboration in Filmmaking 

    20:24 Transition from Art Direction to Filmmaking 

    23:10 First Steps into Filmmaking 

    23:43 Creating 'Ball is Ball' 

    31:07 The Importance of Trusting Yourself and Taking Action 

    43:06 A Creator As Defined by Kayla 


     

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    Website
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    47 min
  • The Dance Between Discipline and Freedom with November Rose

    Can you have true creative freedom without discipline? We explore this question and more with artist, producer and DJ, November Rose.

    November Rose AKA the Samurai Cowboy, is an Atlanta-based electronic music producer and DJ, known for his unique blend of jazz, film music, and house genres who is on a mission to restore romance and adventure to dance floors worldwide. This powerful conversation dives into the role of ego in creativity, the power of self-creation, and the process behind building out an immersive sonic experience.

     

     

    SHOW NOTES

    01:18 Meet November Rose: The Samurai Cowboy

    05:26 The Duality of Discipline and Freedom

    11:07 Exploring Ego and Creativity

    15:51 Creating 'Required Tastes': An Immersive Experience

    21:27 The Role of the Inner Child In the Creative Process

    27:27 The Divine Dance Between Masculine and Feminine Energies


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    37 min
  • Rest, Breathe, Receive: Embodying Feminine Leadership with Casey Michelle

    Are you allowing yourself to receive? In this episode, Toni chats with Casey Michelle, a breathwork instructor, entrepreneur, content creator, and brand architect about the importance of practicing stillness and slowing down to honor her feminine energy while building sustainable, successful businesses. In this vulnerable conversation, Casey shares how she is returning to the basics of breathwork and embodiment practices to move through a significant shift in her life.


    TIMESTAMPS

    01:14 Meet Casey Michelle: entrepreneur and breathwork Instructor

    02:44 What is Creator Consciousness? Do you embody it?

    04:32 Navigating Personal Blocks and Challenges

    06:59 Balancing business and emotional shifts

    09:12 Where masculine and feminine energy intersect

    16:38 The power of feminine energy

    22:27 The feminine sees; the feminine leads

    23:41 Finding safety in nature

    25:35 Balancing structure and flow

    35:12 A message for Casey's inner child

    39:55 What is a Creator?


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    44 min
  • Face Your Shadow, Find Your Voice with Rissa Vibes

    In this episode, host Toni chats with the multidimensional musician, channeler, and creative powerhouse: Rissa Vibes. This candid conversation dives into Rissa's artistry, self-creation journey, and how she practices shadow work, a practice of shedding light on the parts of yourself that are repressed, unaccepted, or unintegrated – and in turn connecting to your most authentic self.

     

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      TIMESTAMPS:

      00:54 Meet Rissa Vibes: A Multidimensional Musician

      02:26 The Origin of 'Rissa Vibes'

      06:00 The Power of Naming Yourself

      08:00 Exploring Shadow Work & It’s Importance

      12:35 How To Do Shadow Work

      22:28 Working With the Resistant Ego

      28:58 Rissa Vibes' Artistry and Creative Journey

      35:52 The Importance of Answering the Call to Create

      38:54 Exploring What a ‘Creator’ Is + How to Connect with Rissa

      42 min
    • Answering The Call, Doing It Scared

      Welcome to the first ever episode of Born Creators, where host Toni—an intuitive channel, guide and artist—shares her personal journey of overcoming fear and embracing her true creative self. Toni recounts her struggle with societal and familial expectations, her battle with perfectionism and anxiety, and her ultimate decision to leave a high-stakes job to pursue a life aligned with her soul's calling.

       

      00:32 Welcome to This New Creation

      01:27 The Call to Create

      02:28 A Sensitive Child Turned Perfectionist

      05:28 Hitting the Wall

      07:35 Embracing a New Path

      10:22 Creator Consciousness

      13 min

    About Born Creators

    From the publisher's feed

    We are all born creators – but, we forget. This show is your weekly reminder that even as adults, we get to make it all up as we grow. Hosted by Toni Dawkins, an artist, guide and intuitive channel,…