How to Be Creative

On this episode, I walk through my daily affirmation writing process and how it helps me a) orient my mindset for the day and b) envision and work toward big-picture goals.

Resources mentioned on this episode:

• The Mantra Project
• Jamie Varon courses
• An affirmation resource I forgot to mention: I Am app

Change is hard. In this episode, I explore five ways to make it easier, and the resources that have helped me get more comfortable navigating change.

Discussed on this episode:

• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
• Loving What Is by Byron Katie
• The Work App
• The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
• Mindset by Carol Dreck
• My Year of New project

In this episode, I talk about how developing consistent, daily habits has changed my life for the better. I cover:

• 6 tangible benefits I've seen from developing a habit practice
• The habits I do every day, + 2 habits I aspire to do daily
• The tools and resources I use to stay consistent and accountable

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Way of Life: habit tracking
• Headspace: meditation (my link gets you a 30-day guest pass)
• Duolingo: language skills
• Jamie Varon courses

I'm back after a four-year hiatus! This is a short update on where I've been and how it's impacted my creative work.

This week I'm talking to writer, veteran, and tech professional Billy Peters about World War III, the concept of coming home when home doesn't fully exist, and what it means to be a writer with military experience who doesn't want to be a war writer.

This week, I'm talking with director Ivy Jelisavac about intrinsic motivation, creating structure to get things done, and building community online. For the past two years, Ivy's been my creative accountability partner, and I'm tremendously inspired by her grit, talent, and commitment to creating a better world--and film industry.

Today I'm chatting with Jennifer Wiese, founder of Workroom Social, about running a creative small business, authenticity, and the value of hobbies.

Discussed on this episode:

• Jen's upcoming Intro to Garment Sewing Intensive!
• Workroom Social website
• Workroom Social on YouTube
• Workroom Social on Instagram
• Workroom Social on Facebook
• Workroom Social on Twitter
• Workroom Social on Pinterest
• Claryville Jeans
• Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal: 11 Lives
• In Praise of Mediocrity
• Stanford d.school
• Kat's social presence: Instagram | Twitter
• HTBC Instagram

Find a full episode transcript at https://howtobecreative.org/?p=267

In this solo episode, I talk about taking a break to recover after being in a creative rut.

Discussed on this episode:

• Rachel Syme on Twitter
• Goodreads
• Real Talk Radio with Nicole Antoinette
• Kat’s social presence: Instagram | Twitter
• HTBC Instagram

Today I'm chatting with psychotherapist and entrepreneur Kimberly Wilson about her journey as a multipassionate entrepreneur, getting things done while preserving your energy, and making space in your life for regular creative play.

Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist in private practice, serves as president of Pigs & Pugs Project, and designs eco-fashion line TranquiliT.

In 1999 she founded Tranquil Space —named among the top 25 yoga studios in the world by Travel + Leisure—and sold it to YogaWorks in 2017. She's penned a few lifestyle books catered to tranquility seekers and hosted a podcast since 2005.

Here's what we discussed on this episode:

• Kimberly's website
• Kimberly on Instagram
• TranquiliT | Instagram
• Pigs & Pugs Project | Instagram
• Tranquility du Jour Live (Sunday, January 5!)
• The E-Myth
• 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women
• 12 Secrets of Highly Successful Women
• Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal: 11 Lives
• Kat's social presence: Instagram | Twitter
• HTBC Instagram

Today I'm chatting with illustrator Shama Hussain about inspiration, her creative process, and discovering new creative pursuits as an adult.

Shama Hussain is a social media strategist and artist living in Manhattan. She currently works at IBM and has previously worked on social media for NBC, UN Women, New York Magazine, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and the Obama White House. Outside of her day job, she is a self-taught illustrator and likes to create art that shares a story and a message.  Shama is a native New Yorker and has lived around the world.

Links from this episode:

• Sketched by Shama on Instagram
• International Rescue Committee
• Chris Saunders Bob Marley sketch
• "God will give you..." sketch
• Tailor Made Shop
• Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal: 11 Lives
• Kat's social presence: Instagram | Twitter
• HTBC Instagram