Live Creatively with Megan Sjuts

How do we choose wholeness in a hustle obsessed world?

In this episode of Live Creatively, I'm chatting with Shelby Lung, a Missouri based photographer and coach with a heart for dismantling hustle culture in the fast-paced entrepreneurial world.

Shelby shares so much valuable advice and encouragement in this episode. I know you are going to walk away from this episode feeling refreshed and more free to can choose wholeness over hustle and burnout.

Listen in as Shelby and I chat about:

• Shelby's own struggles as an entrepreneur and creative business owner in a hustle obsessed culture
• How to resist the constant pressure to hustle and do more
• The impact constantly hustling can have on us as creatives
• Practical shifts to help us proactively combat hustle culture
• How to set healthy boundaries and create margin in our lives and calendars
• The vital importance of rest and its role in our creative process

Connect with Shelby:

• Website
• Instagram

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Let's Live Creatively, friends!

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How do we become who we were created to be?

In this episode of Live Creatively, I'm chatting with my friend Emily Cummins and we discuss the answer to this incredibly important question. Emily is the Communications Pastor of a church in Ocala, Florida, Church of Hope, and the host of Becoming Me TV.

Emily shares what it really looks like to intentionally pursue becoming who we were created to be and what that process has looked like for her along her journey! We also break down one of my favorite passages of scripture from Galatians that is SO close to my heart and has even served as the very inspiration behind this podcast.

Listen in as Emily and I chat about:

• Emily's tattoo of the word "becoming" in 2012
• How she embodies the journey of becoming the woman God created her to be
• How to intentionally pursue becoming who God created us to be
• Breaking down Galatians 6:4-5 MSG
• How to not hold yourself back from the life you are meant to be living
• Embracing the life you were meant to live and empowering others to do the same!

If you're ready to intentionally pursue and become who you were created to be, this episode is for you!

Connect with Emily:

• Becoming Me TV
• Facebook
• Instagram - Emily Cummins
• Instagram - Becoming Me TV
• Twitter
• YouTube

Find the Show Notes here.

Let's Live Creatively, friends!

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Connect: [email protected]

Community for Creatives: www.facebook.com/groups/creativeincommunity

Coaching for Creatives: www.building07.com/coaching/

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What does it really look like to show up for ourselves as creatives and "do the work"?

In this episode of Live Creatively, I'm talking with my friend Kait Fontenot, a Texas based designer and developer, about what it really looks like to show up for yourself in life and business…even on the hard days.

What I love most about Kait is that she keeps it real. In this episode, Kait shares so much encouragement and wisdom from what she has learned along her journey. I think you'll be surprised by how Kait answers this important question and feel refreshed by the advice she has to offer fellow creative entrepreneurs.

Listen in as Kait and I chat about:

• The importance of simply choosing to show up every single day
• What "doing the work" really looks like
• Developing a strong work ethic and taking responsibility for the opportunities we've been given
• The not-so-sexy side of being a creative business owner
• The power of rest and the vital importance of taking time to care for ourselves as creatives

Kait is the Founder and Lead Designer & Developer at Kait Studio where she works with women from all over the world to launch and scale their digital brands. Kait began her agency 7 years ago after leaving a beloved career in retail with a laptop, a baby on her lap, and a goal to help women launch online without unnecessary stress.

Connect with Kait:

• Website
• Instagram
• Shopify Society Waitlist

Find the Show Notes here.

Let's Live Creatively, friends!

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Connect: [email protected]

Community for Creatives: www.facebook.com/groups/creativeincommunity

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How do we navigate uncertainty and the feelings of overwhelm that we all experience as creatives?

In this episode of Live Creatively, I'm talking with Laura Frazier, a Northern Colorado based photographer, about how we can navigate the inevitable ups and downs of our creative journeys. One thing is for sure, we have all faced uncertainties and felt overwhelmed at times. None of us are alone in that.

Laura shares about her journey as a creative and how she overcame the uncertainties along the way that threatened to hold her back from pursuing her passion for photography.

Listen in as Laura and I chat about:

• The importance of being grounded in her true identity
• How she navigated seasons of intense uncertainty
• The crippling effects of comparison on her confidence and creativity
• How she overcame feelings of confusion and overwhelm
• Why she almost quit and walked away from photography all together
• How she rebuilt her business from the ground up and what that process looked like for her

Laura engages her giftings as a photojournalist of the heart in her work as a lifestyle family photographer. Her love of people draws her to authenticity in all avenues of life, including imagery. Laura uses the art and act of photography to express love for others and honor their stories.

Connect with Laura:

• Website
• Instagram
• Mentorships
• Portfolio

Find the Show Notes here.

Let's Live Creatively, friends!

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Connect: [email protected]

Community for Creatives: www.facebook.com/groups/creativeincommunity

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What is the Enneagram and how can we use it to help us recognize our unique giftings and talents as creatives?

In this episode of Live Creatively, I'm talking with Andrea Lowe about all things Enneagram and how to leverage this powerful tool to help us recognize our unique giftings and talents as creatives. Andrea is an educator and certified Enneagram coach.

Listen in as Andrea and I chat about:

• What the Enneagram is and what it is not
• Andrea breaks down each of the Enneagram types and an overview of the characteristics of each
• How we can use the Enneagram as a tool to help us better understand ourselves and others around us
• How the Enneagram can help us identify our unique gifts and talents
• The importance of acknowledging our weaknesses in order to most effectively operate in our gifts
• Andrea poses a powerful and pensive question, "What is the gift of me?"

If you want to better understand the Enneagram and how it can help you recognize your unique gifts and talents, this episode is for you!

Connect with Andrea:

• Website
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Free Enneagram Typing Guide

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Let's Live Creatively, friends!

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Community for Creatives: www.facebook.com/groups/creativeincommunity

Coaching for Creatives: www.building07.com/coaching/

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In this episode of Live Creatively, I'm talking with with Amber Zaricor about some of the dangers of the #girlboss culture that has flooded feeds and taken over the entrepreneurial world in the last several years. Yep….we're going there. We reflected on our own experiences with the toxic girlboss culture and the impact we've seen it have on other creatives too.

Amber is the owner of Cooperheart Creative, host of the Small Business Big Heart podcast, and co-founder of the Fill Your Cup Conference + Collective!

Listen in as Amber and I chat about:

• Amber's journey with burnout and surrendering her business to the Lord
• The dangers of the "shoulding" on ourselves and the girlboss movement
• How to disconnect your identity from your work
• The story creating the Fill Your Cup Conference and how this has led her to create space for other women
• Encouragement for creatives who feel exhausted by the girlboss movement and want to create a fulfilling business

If you're ready to throw the girlboss rule book out the window and create a life and business that fills you up, this episode is for you!

Connect with Amber:

• Website
• Instagram
• Agency
• Podcast
• Conference

Find the Show Notes here.

Let's Live Creatively, friends!

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Community for Creatives: www.facebook.com/groups/creativeincommunity

Coaching for Creatives: www.building07.com/coaching/

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How can we show up and sell online with more confidence as creatives?

From questioning our unique voice to underpricing our services, selling confidently is something that most of us have struggled with as creatives. As creatives, we it is so important to understand how to build our confidence in this area and shut down the comparison game.

In this episode of Live Creatively, I'm talking with Sarah Buckland, a UK-based Sales Coach & Business Mentor. With a background in sales and design, Sarah now focuses on coaching creatives in selling confidently. Sarah gives insight on building confidence and strengthening your selling skills to any creative willing to grow and open to change.

Listen in as Sarah and I chat about:

• Her passion for coaching creatives and online business owners
• Building confidence in the age of comparison
• The importance of repetition in posting for your audience and showing up consistently
• Showing up as your authentic self to your clients no matter the delivery (virtual or in-person)
• Being comfortable raising your prices
• Learning how to live a life you absolutely love

For those second-guessing their selling skills, lacking confidence, and struggling to show up authenticly, I know that this episode with both equip and encourage you!

Connect with Sarah:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Website

Find the Show Notes here.

Let's Live Creatively, friends!

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Community for Creatives: www.facebook.com/groups/creativeincommunity

Coaching for Creatives: www.building07.com/coaching/

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How do we navigate our creative callings in the midst of transitions?

In this episode of Live Creatively, I am talking with Paige Wiley, the Associate Director of Engagement for Made to Flourish. From her time working in Kansas State University's Career Center, she recounted how impactful understanding one's calling is.

I loved what Paige had to say about how to pursue your calling and how wisdom + creativity plays a role in hearing from the Lord. Paige shares so much honest wisdom and encouragement on how to seek the Lord in our calling and gives peace to those feeling behind, rushed, or lost.

In this episode, Paige and I also discuss:

• Her time working as a college career counselor and seeing how so many desire careers that help others
• Where she got the inspiration for her book, Worked Up: Navigating Calling After College
• Unveiling the myths of how we view work
• Taking the time to listen to God, knowing that He gives us wisdom and discernment to make decisions regarding our careers
• Life with God is a dance, not a checklist to cross off

Connect with Paige:

• Instagram
• Made To Flourish
• Worked Up
• Twitter
• LinkedIn

Find the Show Notes here.

Let's Live Creatively, friends!

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Community for Creatives: www.facebook.com/groups/creativeincommunity

Coaching for Creatives: www.building07.com/coaching/

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How can we come out of hiding and build up our confidence as creatives?

In my conversation with Kellie Smith, we dive deep into the importance of coming out of hiding and building confidence as creatives. Kellie graciously took us through her journey of gaining confidence as a creative and her evolving process of loving and owning her work.

Kellie's energetic and passionate advice and encouragement will help you to see how your gifts are (1) from God, (2) meant to bless others, (3) meant to connect us to the people who are intended to come from your creativity.

In this episode, Kellie shares:

• What the process of coming out of hiding has looked like for her over the years.
• What has helped her build confidence as a creative.
• How she began to truly live into her God-given gifts and talents.
• How she was able to overcome her fears of judgment and comparison to fully embrace her identity as an artist.

If you want to learn how to stop hiding and build your creative confidence, this episode is for you!

Connect with Kellie:

• Website
• Instagram
• Retreat

Find the Show Notes here.

Let's Live Creatively, friends!

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Community for Creatives: www.facebook.com/groups/creativeincommunity

Coaching for Creatives: www.building07.com/coaching/

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Welcome to the very first creative coaching episode!

These are special episodes that I will be sharing once a month here on the show to give you a sneak peek into coaching with me and an opportunity to learn from the real journeys of other creatives just like you!

Do you want to be next in the coaching hot seat?

Apply now to get 30 minutes of FREE coaching with me! I'm offering free live coaching for ONE lucky listener every month!

What you get:

• 30 minutes of FREE coaching to ask me anything – this is your pass to pick my brain!
• Get featured on my podcast, Live Creatively. Podcast interviews are fun (and free) way to get your name out there!
• I'll introduce you and share your episode with my network of over 5K followers on social media!

I will select one applicant each month to be featured on a special creative coaching session here on IG and on my podcast!

I can't wait to help you own your design, pursue your path, and live your creative BEST life!

Want 30 Minutes of FREE Coaching? Apply HERE to be Next in the Creative Coaching Hot Seat!

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Let's Live Creatively, friends!

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