Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives

Creative Jumpstart S3 E4

Creative Jumpstart Update!

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Creative Jumpstart S3 E3

Creating in the Chaos with Author Karen Johnson

Author Karen Johnson (21st Century SAHM) talks about writing through the early years of parenting, creating a place for moms to learn from each other, and looking towards the future.

Find out more about Karen at https://the21stcenturysahm.com/ .

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Creative Jumpstart S3 E2

Finding Your Unique Voice with Author Wade Rouse

Author Wade Rouse (Viola Shipman) talks about pushing past self-doubt in order to create, embracing your unique voice, and why terrible first jobs are actually the best.

Find out more about Wade at https://violashipman.com/ .

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Tags: Wade Rouse, Viola Shipman, creativity, LGBT, LGBTQIA, creative, writer, voice, unique, passion, inspiration, motivation, author

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Creative Jumpstart S3 E1

Say What You Want To Say with Content Creator Katey DiStefano

Content creator Katey DiStefano (The Mother Octopus) talks about humor as a coping mechanism, finding your authentic voice, and creating for yourself.

You can find Katey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotheroctopus/

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Tags: Katey DiStefano, Mother Octopus, creativity, motherhood, creative, writer, content creator, sobriety, divorce, passion, inspiration, motivation, creator

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Creative Jumpstart Season 3 launches March 26th!

Writer and performer Leslie Gaar interviews writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all stripes. They share their stories, wisdom, and insight. You come away with motivation and inspiration for your own creative work or business, and keep making amazing stuff. Let’s do this.

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My Effing Desk is now Leslie and the Drag Queen! Please enjoy this preview from our new podcast and don't forget to subscribe!

Leslie is a creative mom in Austin. Candi is a singing drag queen in Honolulu. They both like making things, and they want you to make things, too! Join Candi and Leslie as they talk about momming, queening and all things creativity. Whether it’s dishing about the latest disaster at the Humiliation Station or taking a deep dive into the history of fake eyelashes, Leslie and Candi will take you places you never thought you’d ever go.

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My Effing Desk: S2 E3

Do It Anyway with Drag Queen Candi Shell

Drag queen singing sensation Candi Shell talks about focusing on what gives you joy, letting go of expectations, and the healing power of art.

You can find more about Candi on her website: www.candishell.com

Link to Alice in Wonderland sketches: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfE1cRcpQKR/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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Tags: Candi Shell, Dan Paul Roberts, creativity, motherhood, artist, art, singer, drag queen, passion, inspiration, dreams

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My Effing Desk: S2 E2

Parenting for Introverts with Humor Writer Julie Vick

Humor writer Julie Vick talks about the challenges of parenting as an introvert, publishing the kind of parenting book she wishes she had, and the role of persistence in creative work.

You can find more about Julie on her website: www.julievick.com. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Buy her book, Babies Don’t Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?) here.

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Singer and actor Jenny Tucker talks about chasing her dreams all the way to the Big Apple, turning her acting hobby into a career while raising three kids, and being her authentic self.

Link to Jenny’s cityscape painting.

You can find more about Jenny on her website: www.jennytucker.net or her FB page: J.Tucker Designs. 

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My Effing Desk: S1 E10

Artist Anna Vartiainen: Happy Accidents

Artist Anna Vartiainen talks about embracing the unexpected, starting a microcinema in her home, and finding another kind of creativity when she opened her business.

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To find out more about Anna and see her work…

https://annasdrawingroom.com 

http://foundshopstudio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/annasdrawingroom/ 

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The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory*

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