We know that narrowing your focus is a great tool for curbing the creative chaos; but, is a creative niche forever? Don't fret! Rachael and Lauren talk about the "Niche for Now" approach, remaining engaged in your work, and and the freedom that comes with setting aside what no longer serves you.

Episode Link Mentions:

• Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet by Taylor Lorenz: https://bookshop.org/book/9781982146863
• The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker: https://bookshop.org/book/9781594634932
• Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends by Benny Blanco: https://bookshop.org/book/9780063315938
• Should Have Already Mastered Everything

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Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom

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Letting go of your best, most cherished ideas can be a tough call; but can hoarding all of the creative gems of the past make it more cumbersome (physically and mentally) to pursue what's truly right for you now? Your Chaotic Creative gals, Lauren and Rachael, delve into what fabric scraps and 10 lbs of Almonds taught them about creative capacity; and why taking inventory of your creative pursuits may be an essential practice for alleviating overwhelm.

Link Mentions:

• 100 Ways to Change Your Life by Liz Moody: https://bookshop.org/book/9780063333710
• Rachael Renae Closet Cleanout Guide: https://rachaelrenae.com/resources
• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://bookshop.org/book/9781594634727
• Claire Wasserman - Delete Your Emails: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cha2KgYp_S0/
• Draeger's Supermarket Jam Study from When Choice is Demotivating: Can One Desire Too Much of a Good Thing? by Sheena S. Iyengar (Columbia University) and Mark R. Lepper (Stanford University), 2000: https://faculty.washington.edu/jdb/345/345%20Articles/Iyengar%20%26%20Lepper%20(2000).pdf
• Sheena S. Iyengar - How to Make Choosing Easier (TED): https://www.ted.com/talks/sheena_iyengar_how_to_make_choosing_easier?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

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Rachael and Lauren continue their two-part discussion on monetization by touching on infusing pleasure and enjoyment into their work. They share their own experiments with creative ventures and the valuable lessons learned on their paths toward a fulfilling creative lifestyle.

Episode Link Mentions:

• Lauren & Tammy's 2023 Rosé Soiree Dinner Party: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwdXNifpyuE/?img_index=10
• The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: https://bookshop.org/book/9780143129257
• The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://bookshop.org/book/9781936891023
• The Creative ACT: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin: https://bookshop.org/book/9780593652886
• Lauren's Travel Poster Project: https://www.homsweethom.com/26-letters-26000-miles
• Rachael's PLAYlist: https://rachaelrenae.com/shop/play-lists

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To monetize or not to monetize? In part one of this two-part discussion, Rachael and Lauren unpack turning their passions into profit, the potential impacts of monetization on the creative process, and how curiosity (and flexibility) is essential for building a fulfilling and sustainable creative business. They also share ways they've harnessed the creative chaos and channeled it toward focused projects or ventures.
 

Episode Link Mentions:

• Lauren's Ceramic Baguette Dish: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmKxtjWgvQ9/
• Learn more about Passion to Paid : https://homsweethom.teachable.com/p/passion-to-paid
• Jiro Dreams of Sushi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VB_DrsHDQ0

The transcript for this episode can be found here!
 

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Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae kick off the pod by discussing their personal relationships with creativity, common obstacles to starting, and insights on how they follow the fun on their creative paths. They also chat about what exactly makes someone a 'chaotic creative' and why it's worth celebrating (and laughing about).

Episode link mentions:

• Ira Glass on the Skill Gap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2wLP0izeJE
• Alan Watts on “Playful” Existence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHnIJeE3LAI
• LA Times on the Food Network incident in 1997: 'Porn Video Is Recipe for Trouble on Cooking Show'

The transcript for this episode can be found here!

Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom

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Lauren’s links:

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Rachael’s links:

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• The Juice Box
• Creative Coaching