Ep 15: be the one who asks the questions

Building the Creative Life is a podcast about choosing to prioritize creativity as we build a life that supports the lens of empathy, truth, joy, kindness, and anti-greed.

This week, Chrishaun and Jenn discuss a challenge Jenn had with her son’s teacher, bridging that experience into a broader discussion of how to have open communication when you need questions answered, being honest with yourself about what you need to know and why, and letting go of responsibility for how the other person reacts.

They also talk about motivation and doing the hard and fun stuff at the same time. 

Jenn’s favorite thing was episode 7 of Agatha All Along.

Chrishaun’s favorite thing was getting her games ready for fulfillment.

To learn more about Chrishaun’s games and the world of The Shaman States of America: linktr.ee/caramelsugarevil

For info about Jenn’s writing: www.JennLessmann.com

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Episode 6 Bonus Content: Hard Conversations (Director’s Cut)

Ep 14: embracing chaos

Building the Creative Life is a podcast about choosing to prioritize creativity as we build a life that supports the lens of empathy, truth, joy, kindness, and anti-greed.

This week, Chrishaun talks about her plans for her newest project: the Chaos Machine. She discusses the courses she’s taking and other steps involved in building her own AI, as well as addressing the concerns she’s heard about the use of AI in creative processes. She explains how the skills she is currently developing for that project will have cross purpose applications, allowing her to take on gigs when she needs a side hustle. Jenn shares her experiments with finding the ideal level of chaos in her writing environment to promote a creative flow.

Jenn’s favorite thing was VE Schwab’s podcast, No Write Way

Chrishaun’s favorite thing was watching the Dallas Cowboys and eating American Dream Nut Butter.

To learn more about Chrishaun’s games and the world of The Shaman States of America: linktr.ee/caramelsugarevil

For info about Jenn’s writing: www.JennLessmann.com

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Ep 13: grounding

Building the Creative Life is a podcast about choosing to prioritize creativity as we build a life that supports the lens of empathy, truth, joy, kindness, and anti-greed.

This week, Chrishaun and Jenn talk about grief and making space in the creative life to process hard emotions. Chrishaun shares a technique she calls the Conversation, which helps her to ground herself and prepares her to move forward.

Chrishaun’s favorite thing was watching Agatha All Along and Law&Order UK

Jenn’s favorite thing was reading Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn and watching Agatha All Along on Disney+

To learn more about Chrishaun’s games and the world of The Shaman States of America: linktr.ee/caramelsugarevil

For info about Jenn’s writing: www.JennLessmann.com

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We will continue to talk about Agatha All Along for as long as they make episodes!

Chrishaun and Jenn discuss episode 6 of Agatha All Along

Sique and Jenn's full talk about building strong connections through hard conversations

Sique (a djinn with 42 years in spiritual work) discusses the consequences of disrespecting closed practices.

(and why is Jenn so tiny?)

Welcome to Building Bonus, where we share all those side conversations from the Building the Creative Life podcast.

In this bonus, Sique (who is extremely food-motivated) shares what she loves about pork belly and how Kombucha has saved her tummy.

Building the Creative Life is a podcast about choosing to prioritize creativity as we build a life that supports the lens of empathy, truth, joy, kindness, and anti-greed.

This week, Chrishaun and Jenn talk about Jenn’s second book launch and her progress in building inventory for her shop. Chrishaun explains her project-based business model.

Chrishaun’s favorite thing was Mr. Mahon on Netflix

Jenn’s favorite thing was Agatha All Along

To learn more about Chrishaun’s games and the world of The Shaman States of America: linktr.ee/caramelsugarevil

For info about Jenn’s writing: www.JennLessmann.com

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Ep 11: planning for fun

Building the Creative Life is a podcast about choosing to prioritize creativity as we build a life that supports the lens of empathy, truth, joy, kindness, and anti greed.

This week, Chrishaun and Jenn talk about Jenn’s trip to Salem and the Getting Witchy With It signing event she attended. Then they discuss how they plan to organize their daily schedules for maximum productivity and fun.

Chrishaun’s favorite thing was watching Rings of Power on Prime

Jenn’s favorite thing was the premiere of Agatha All Along on Disney+

To learn more about Chrishaun’s games and the world of The Shaman States of America: linktr.ee/caramelsugarevil

For info about Jenn’s writing: www.JennLessmann.com

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!

@CaramelSugarEvil

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