Created Creative Podcast

In this episode of Created Creative, Dawn and Ruth engage in a lively conversation with Kika Wright, a professional musician, arts administrator, and new public school music teacher in NYC. Kika shares her unconventional theory about Vivaldi, discusses her multifaceted career, and explores her transition from freelancing and arts administration to teaching. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the often invisible work of women, shares heartwarming experiences from her teaching journey, and discusses the interconnectedness of creativity and spirituality. The episode concludes with an encouragement for listeners to participate in the 28-day creativity challenge. Find out more at createdcreativepodcast.com

In this episode, Dawn and Ruth are joined by Krista Wiger, a multifaceted medical doctor and musician who shares insights about her journey in music, particularly her well-loved camp song Psalm 25 (To You, Oh Lord}. Krista also talks about her current projects, including plays, music, and a book that aims to dismantle the medical-industrial complex in cancer care. The podcast emphasizes the importance of daily creative practice and features a 28-day creativity challenge encouraging everyone to try new creative activities. Join Dawn, Ruth, and Krista for an inspiring conversation about the intersections of creativity, spirituality, and personal growth.

In this episode of 'Created Creative Podcast,' hosts Dawn and Ruth interview Christine Davies, a Presbyterian minister and CPE supervisor at a Level One trauma center. Christine shares her journey from writing privately to gaining a thousand followers on Substack and talks about her experiences and thoughts on grief, self-care, and spirituality. The episode also covers Christine's participation in podcasts, her creative processes, her unique hobbies like beekeeping, and her plans for writing a book. Additionally, the hosts discuss their February creativity challenge and encourage listeners to participate. Find Christine's growing substack here: https://journeyingalongside.substack.com/

In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth welcome back Richard Bruxfort Colligan to discuss creativity, spirituality, and Psalms. The conversation touches on Richard's experience living in Strawberry Point, Iowa, his relationship with dogs and his dream of owning a cat, and the intersection of creativity and spirituality. Richard shares insights from his career, his songwriting practice, and his new book about Psalms. The hosts also discuss ways to incorporate creativity into daily life and announce a 28-day creativity challenge for February. Listeners are encouraged to explore new creative activities and share their experiences on social media. Join the challenge NOW at createdcreativepodcast.com!

Dawn and Ruth welcome Ruth's son, Jesse Hetland Peterson, a passionate theater aficionado and high school senior. Jesse shares his journey in theater, discussing everything from his experiences in community and school productions to his aspirations for a career on Broadway. The conversation delves into his recent experiences playing Willy Wonka, the joys and challenges of acting, and his plans for the future including attending film festivals and auditioning for roles. The episode also features practical advice on being proactive in pursuing creative opportunities and announces an upcoming 28-day creativity challenge for listeners.

In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth discuss the origins and impact of camp songs, particularly focusing on the work of Cathy Pino. They explore Cathy’s background working at various Bible camps, the story behind her popular song ‘Light of the World', and how it gained widespread popularity. Cathy shares insights into her journey as a musician, songwriter, and caregiver, and discusses her current creative endeavors.

Creating Forward: Elevate Your Life Goals - Dawn and Ruth welcome special guest Kris Bjorke for an inspiring conversation about moving forward, setting goals, and embracing new beginnings. The group discusses their personal journeys and their unique, creative approaches to life and ministry. They also delve into their struggles with physical space, organization, and achieving financial stability while maintaining a strong spiritual and emotional balance. Additionally, they explore the importance of community, the power of self-belief, and practical steps to elevate one's life and career. Listeners are encouraged to join in a 28-day creativity challenge in February to further explore their creative potential.

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In this episode of 'Created Creative', Dawn and Ruth discuss the importance of attitude and positive thinking when working towards goals. They delve into the 'one little word' concept from Allie Edwards which frames an entire year with a guiding word, and compare it to 'Star Words'. The hosts explore the concept of manifesting, examining its limitations in light of what former guest Callie Swanland shared with them and the necessity of doing the groundwork. They also touch upon various creative ways to set and achieve goals, including vision boards, mind movies, Bingo cards, and recognizing different personality types based on Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies. The discussion wraps up with a sneak peek into their personal goals and an upcoming goal-setting program. To access the goal-setting download, visit www.BigPictureBigPurpose.com

In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth chat with Heidi Renney, a soap maker and yoga enthusiast from Detroit Lakes. Heidi shares her journey from quitting her corporate job to starting Nature's Embrace Soap Company. She discusses her creative process, the growth of her business, and the importance of staying connected to her spiritual practices. The conversation touches on managing a small business, balancing creativity and discipline, and maintaining a local, community-focused business model. They also explore Heidi's past creative endeavors, such as designing stage sets for a rock and roll church, and her plans for expanding her product line with new offerings like roll-on perfumes.

See more of Heidi's business here: https://naturesembracesoapcompany.com/pages/contact-us

Dawn and Ruth host a conversation with Nathan Maxwell Doherty, a UX designer with a background in youth ministry and graphic design. The dialogue explores the importance of clear messaging and user experience in nonprofit and church websites, emphasizing the role of UX in solving problems by focusing on the human element. Nathan shares personal anecdotes, highlights from his career, and practical advice for improving digital engagement. The episode also showcases Nathan's unique approach to simplifying design and enhancing user experiences for a diverse range of organizations. Set up a conversation with Nathan at [email protected] Check out the websites we discussed at www.CormorantLutheran.org and www.AdventNYC.org