Let's get personal today—as I share my story of transformation from a left handed kid with a love for new crayons…that led to a love for drawing... that led studying art in college... that led to a job as graphic designer… then licensed artist. product and surface pattern designer, and now... podcaster. I believe that when we share our stories of struggles and celebrations, we can inspire each other to start—or stay on… a creative journey with courage, a sense of belonging and a feeling of connection to each other. Here's my story...what's yours?

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Create with Beth this Summer!
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There's something inherently magical about the ocean. It provides endless creative treasures for heart, mind, body and soul. Just like the Ocean, creativity is an endless resource… But figuring out how we can take advantage of this vast reservoir of treasures –that's the secret to staying inspired. We need to be able to see… and then use… what we’ve collected. Actually putting the grand ideas we’ve collected to use … that’s being wise with the treasures we have found. The Ocean… it reminds us that creativity is not just about seeing and collecting a great idea—it's about the whole journey—from prelude to finale…

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Get my Free Kickstart Video: 
https://www.bdi-create.today/kickstart

Information about Create-Today offerings: 
https://www.bdi-create.today

Create with Beth this Summer!
The Artist Rising Retreat Center: 
https://www.artistsrising.net/beth-buffington-2024

Today we explore how doodling can make us smarter, more innovative... and even calmer! So run with abandon to your pencil and doodle with confidence! In this episode we review the book "The Doodle Revolution" by Dr. Sunni Brown. You'll realize that doodling is a natural and instinctive form of expression that can actually enhance cognitive abilities and boost creativity. By allowing our minds to wander while doodling, we're actually activating different regions of the brain and making new connections, which can lead to increased insight and understanding and retention. Day dreaming… is really “day-thinking!” So doodling is not mindless… it’s mindful!

Show Notes:
"The Doodle Revolution" by Dr. Sunni Brown
Link to purchase the book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591847036?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Get my Free Kickstart Video:
https://www.bdi-create.today/kickstart

Information about Create-Today offerings:
https://www.bdi-create.today

Create with Beth this Summer!
The Artist Rising Retreat Center:
https://www.artistsrising.net/beth-buffington-2024

Today Jennifer Smelker shares how she figured out the twists and turns of building a successful creative business! Jennifer went from engineer... to an artist who Illustrates, designs, licenses, and manufactures products that are sold in boutiques and department stores across the US. Jennifer is the founder of the wildly successful Tandem For Two – a gift company selling products to celebrate where we live and where life takes us. Listen in today to discover how she "figured out" what she needed to do... and how she conjured up the confidence to call herself an artist!

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Where to find Jennifer Smelker: 
Website:  https://tandemfortwo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tandemfortwo
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensmelks/

Get my Free Kickstart Video: https://www.bdi-create.today/kickstart
Information about Create-Today offerings: https://www.bdi-create.today

Create with Beth this Summer!
The Artist Rising Retreat Center: https://www.artistsrising.net/beth-buffington-2024

Today we chat about how to create creative balance—so you can be resilient and strong as you travel through the journey of each day. From the moment we get up in the morning, to the moment we hit the pillow at night—Life is a journey traveled daily...and goodness knows the road is not always smooth! Like riding a bicycle... creating and maintaining balance— is important to keep us moving forward… Today we look at... and chat about... creating balance... and making decisions about the balance we create between our creativity and the responsibilities of everyday life.

My guest today is: Professional Illustrator, Lisa Haight
Lisa is one of my past Create-Today Visionary students who has become a full time artist and illustrator! (Hurray Lisa!!)

After a rewarding career as a K-8 art teacher, Lisa left teaching to pursue illustration full time. (Cue the LEAP!)

Join in on a lively discussion as Lisa shares how she made the decision to take this daring creative leap...and quit her teaching career to become a full time Illustrator. She has sensible and encouraging advice about how she made her decision...and how she has cultivated her creative path to get where she is today.

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Follow Lisa!
https://www.instagram.com/lisahaightstudio/

Get my Free Kickstart Video:
https://www.bdi-create.today/kickstart

Information about Create-Today offerings:
https://www.bdi-create.today

Create with Beth this Summer!
The Artist Rising Retreat Center:
https://www.artistsrising.net/beth-buffington-2024

Our guest today is healthy aging coach, Lisa Murphy She works with entrepreneurs and creatives to help them understand how to maintain their personal health and wellness.
No matter how old you are, if you want to age like a fine wine (um, yes please!) TODAY is the perfect time to set yourself up for healthy aging.
Lisa shares how you can become more calm, confident, and comfortable in your creative skin than ever before. She will open doors and windows to better health… and happier creative days.

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Lisa's website: https://www.lisamurphyllc.com/

Create-Today Website: https://www.bdi-create.today/

Artists Rising Retreat Center: https://www.artistsrising.net/beth-buffington-2024

Today we talk about letting yourself be bored...on purpose. When given a chance to be on its own without distractions, your brain has time to process what’s going on in your life. You have time to sift through your day…process information, and reflect on things. This is where you find answers to problems that seemed unsolvable. Let's talk about bringing back the lost art of boredom... Create with Beth this Summer! Artist Rising Retreat Center: https://www.artistsrising.net/beth-buffington-2024

Today we welcome Margo Tantau to the Create-Today Podcast. Margo is an artist, art director, podcaster, and as she says “a seeker of imaginative finds." She has decades of creative experience and her curiosity has led her on adventures all around the globe to develop innovative gift lines; seek out product needs, forecast trends and envision new design concepts. As an artist Margo finds inspiration dabbling with paint, wire, silversmithing and the making of gorgeous hats. She loves meeting new creatives –which is why she is here to chat with us today.

Today are exploring the powerful realm of the creative mind. We are going to think about how we use our mind…and determine if we’ve set it to embrace growth…or fear failure… and then we’ll consider if we might want to re-consider things in our mind….just a little… to help us become a more curious and confident creative. Info you may want to check out!

More about Carol Dweck: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Dweck

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