Creativity: Uncovered

If you are thinking about a creative career but the fear of leaving your current industry and "starting again" is holding you back, then this episode is a must listen.

I had the opportunity to speak with J.V. Hilliard, about his epic career journey pivot; from political lobbyist to published fantasy author.

And, his story doesn't end there; with new books, an Augmented Reality game and a graphic novel on the horizon, this is a good news story that will inspire you to take the leap and follow your creative dreams.

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: www.crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/ultimate-career-pivot-political-lobbyist-to-fantasy-author

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian Trade Mark.

Dr Marion Piper joins me on Creativity: Uncovered to unpack what creativity means to her and ~ spoiler alert ~ it is not just about creative practice. For Marion, it is a way of thinking, an exploration and a way of "connecting the dots".

This explains why her Ph.D is all about using creativity for post-traumatic growth.

In this episode we discuss the relationship between trauma, mental health and creativity, and how creativity is not just good for you, it can actually be healing too.

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. There is a small language warning for this episode.

P.P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: www.crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/creativity-is-how-we-connect-the-dots

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian Trade Mark.

I always thought that perfectionism was a good thing. A gold star for having high standards.

However, perfectionism isn't always positive. Sometimes it can hold you back, stop you from pushing yourself and keep you from achieving your goals.

In this episode, I was joined by Kiara Johnson, a neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) practitioner, who helps people make changes in their lives, including new ways of thinking, shifting their mindset and getting rid of limiting beliefs.

She sheds some light on perfectionism, how you can work with it (not against it) the next time you get a creative block.

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: www.crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/perfectionism-aint-so-perfect

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian Trade Mark.

Can decluttering help you become more creative?

My guest this episode, Mel Jay, says not only can it boost your creativity, but it can make you happier and give you more time for family, friends and hobbies.

Mel is a Sydney-based decluttering coach, a podcaster and content creator, who is on a mission to help busy mums regain balance in their life. Mel joined me on Creativity: Uncovered to discuss her relationship with creativity, her journey as a video content creator, the danger of social media metrics, and the unexpected benefits of decluttering.

A big thank you to Mel for sharing your tips on creativity and decluttering!

Happy listening!

xo Abi

Ps. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: www.crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/clean-home-clean-mind/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian Trade Mark.

Having a small business really gives you a great opportunity to flex your creative muscles. After all, when the team is small, you have to wear many hats to get things done.

In this episode, I discuss the creativity that comes with being a small business owner, with the lovely Sasha Eburne.

A search for creativity (and a little thing called 'Rona), prompted Sasha to take the leap and start her own Virtual Assistant business. Now she has grown her business, and coaches others to do the same.

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: www.crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/creativity-as-a-business-owner/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian Trade Mark.

It was surprisingly recently that I felt like a giant fraud… like someone was going to turn around and call me out for being the imposter that I am. And, I feel like I need to own up to that feeling.

Because, as someone who does videos (and now podcasts) frequently, you may be mistaken for thinking that I am 100% confident, 100% of the time, right?

Unfortunately, I am not. Not even close.

In this episode I talk about imposter syndrome and how it weasels its way into my life… and I also share how I have had enough of it, and I am taking a stand!

I explain how I am putting imposter syndrome IN THE BIN and how I want you to do the same!

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: www.crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/im-putting-imposter-syndrome-in-the-bin

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian Trade Mark.

So much of your creativity is affected by your mindset, and according to my guest Emily Chadbourne, "perception is reality".

Em is a mindset coach who believes that we often block our own success because of fear of rejection, cultural conditioning, and a lack of connection to self. Through her coaching, she helps people push through these blocks, foster a creative mindset and achieve their goals.

Thank you Em, for sharing your story from self-confessed idiot to being unashamedly human.

Happy listening!

xo Abi

P.S. There is a small language warning on this episode.

P.P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/perception-is-reality/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian Trade Mark.

Are you ready for a philosophical approach to creativity?

I bet that when you read that, you didn't immediately think that an ex-financial planner would be my guest for this conversation.

Meet Clinton Weekes, a free-range human, who works in the finance sector as a means to support his ideal lifestyle and time with his family. Clint is an incredibly deep, philosophical thinker, and in this conversation we dive deep into creativity, its intellectual, physical and emotional impact and how to get more of it in your life.

Happy listening!

xo Abi

Ps. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/all-creativity-starts-with-a-problem/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian Trade Mark.

Are you ready for a philosophical approach to creativity?

I bet that when you read that, you didn't immediately think that an ex-financial planner would be my guest for this conversation.

Meet Clinton Weekes, a free-range human, who works in the finance sector as a means to support his ideal lifestyle and time with his family. Clint is an incredibly deep, philosophical thinker, and in this conversation we dive deep into creativity, its intellectual, physical and emotional impact and how to get more of it in your life.

Happy listening!

xo Abi

Ps. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/all-creativity-starts-with-a-problem/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian Trade Mark.

What does sustainability have to do with creativity?

My discussion with Mardi Lee, an eco-living facilitator, uncovers that there are more parallels between creativity and sustainability than you may initially think.

In this episode we discuss mindset, resourcefulness, incremental change and why everyone needs creativity in their lives.

Mardi also shares some tips on how to kickstart the journey to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Happy listening!

xo Abi

Ps. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/what-does-sustainability-have-to-do-with-creativity/

Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications.

Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian Trade Mark.