You CAN wake up your creativity—and thrive, guest Jaime Townzen, author, illustrator

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This week on ‘Create Today with Beth Buffington’, Beth chats with Jamie Townzen, a renowned Southern California-based writer and professional artist whose watercolor paintings have gathered international acclaim.

Jamie has a powerful story about how she rediscovered her creativity through watercolor painting during a period of personal loss and transformation.

She shares her transformation from UCLA pre-med to a creative writing major at the University of Redlands. She was influenced by a empathetic professor who saw her creative strengths and obsession with storytelling.

You’ll find how she rediscovered her creativity after it had dimmed when life showered her with grief, change, and the pandemic. You’ll find how you can strengthen your creativity and reach for goals that you’ve dreamed about.

Jaime offers insights about her debut novel ‘Absorbed;' the healing power of art; and the importance of belonging to a creative community.

Jamie's story encourages listeners to find their own creative outlets and embrace vulnerability for personal growth and well-being.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Jaime Townzen
01:09 Jamie's Creative Journey and Early Influences
02:55 Discovering a Passion for Writing
05:55 Rediscovering Creativity Through Painting
09:26 The Healing Power of Art
15:35 Writing and Publishing 'Absorbed'
21:57 Book Details and Supporting Local Bookstores
24:32 Exploring the Library's Hidden Gems
24:47 Creativity and Confidence: A Personal Journey
25:20 The Power of Creative Communities
26:16 The Creative Pledge: A Promise to Yourself
31:16 Daily Creative Rituals: Building a Healthy Habit
33:54 Finding Time for Creativity in a Busy Life
37:28 Small Steps to Reignite Your Creative Passion
40:46 The Healing Power of Creativity
43:13 Connecting Through Creativity: A Family Affair
46:22 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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How to find Jaime Townzen:
www.jaimetownzen.com
http://www.instagram.com/jaimegetscreative
https://www.facebook.com/jaime.townzen/
https://tiktok.com/@jaimegetscreative

How to purchase Jaime’s book ‘Absorbed’

Jaime highly recommends finding her book through your closest independent bookstore.
To order her book at a bookstore or library use this ISBN number:
Paperback: ISBN 9798218513580

Hardcover: ISBN 9798218516178

Also available for purchase through: Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Kobo Amazon
Amazon Link:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jaime-Townzen/author/B0DNHZY5BQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=cad1506b-7bd2-474f-9356-1a03603be0c5