Made To Create

In part two of my conversation with Cody, we do a little catch up after 7 weeks of lockdown. And then we dive into my personal creative journey which sparks SO MUCH great conversation. You'll get a peek into our marriage and family life, but most of all you will hear the different ways we came to our shared philosophies of creativity. This was a lot of fun!

Part 1 of a two part conversation with my Husband, Cody. We talk about his creative journey, and what creativity looks like in these strange days of being quarantined. This conversation really does go to some cool places and Cody and I both hope you enjoy it. Stay tuned for part two in the second half of April. Stay safe, healthy, and creative out there friends!

Find Cody on Instagram: @codyjvermillion
Learn more about the non-profit he co-founded, Uncommon [good]: @uncommongoodsd

Also, check out the book Cody mentions, "Get Weird" by Cj Casciotta

Such an inspiring conversation with storyteller, animator, artist, and all around amazing creative, Matthew Luhn! Don't know that name? Well, you certainly know his work... From the Simpsons, to your childhood commercials, to Pixar... Matthew has had an amazing creative career. And through it all, he continuously pursued his dreams and goals while building up his skill sets along the way. Listen as he shares stories of the early years of Pixar, his random side jobs, and what he is up to today. Plus we get amazing insights into his creative process and wisdom on what matters most!

Find Matthew online at matthewluhnstory.com
Grab a copy of his book The Best Story Wins

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Alanna Barrera of Cub and Cuppy never set out to start a decorative cookie business. But we are so glad she did! Listen as she shares her story of finding her creative passion during a difficult season, balancing motherhood as a soloprenuer, and all the antics that ensued along the way.

I've known (and loved) Alanna since we were all teenagers. Her family is like a second family to ours. So get ready for an easy conversation with lots of laughing. And most importantly, tons of insights into her creative journey that I know will be encouraging to yours!

Find Alanna on Instagram @cubandcuppy
Visit her website, www.cubandcuppy.com
Make an order or get info about workshops by contacting [email protected]

I really enjoyed this conversation with the owner of a brand new creative venue in Temecula called The Craft House. Anita Maldonado shares about her journey of creativity and the process of launching her creative dream!

The Craft House Temecula is opening February 22, 2020
Follow The Craft House on instagram at @thecrafthousetemecula to stay up to date!

For the first episode of 2020, I sit down with my long time friend and super-hero of creativity, Roberto Comparan. From graphic design, to painting, to blogging, to art shows, to being a creative director... Roberto is one of the most creative people I have ever met. It was so awesome hearing his creative journey, how he balances creative work with family life, and how his faith interacts with his creativity. I am sure you will love this conversation and get a lot out of Roberto's wisdom.

You can find Roberto on Instagram @bertoway
Learn more about Roberto's art shows at fortheloveofpixar.com
or on Instagram @fortheloveofpixar

In this episode I sit down with Yang Jiang, Creativity Coach and Founder of the Hidden Artist. We talk about her journey to creativity and her current role in helping others find their creative voices. As she mentions, people often check in on one another's relationships, health and virtually all other aspects of life. However, we rarely ask the question, "how is your creativity doing lately?"

This month I sat down with Aurora Vilchis. She is a beautiful lady with an equally beautiful soul! Our conversation centered around wholeness and what it means to be a whole person while taking on creative endeavors. So often being a "creative" is associated with being a dreamer rather than a doer; an idea person; someone with their head in the clouds... Rarely is "creative" associated with Type A personalities. Enter Aurora, the creative who gets the job done. Let her show you that one can love designing beautiful things while also getting joy out of planning projects in a spreadsheet. And that creativity can go hand in hand with order and productivity. We're mom's, we're boss career babes, we're creatives, we're whole people.

You can find Aurora on Instagram @auroravilchiscreative
Or on her website, www.auroravilchis.com

What do social justice, jewelry, and salad spinners have to do with finding your true creative self? Kassi Grunder explains it all in the latest Made to Create Episode.

Here's a little teaser: "My work is connecting people with the tools that they need for the season of their life. Right now it’s jewelry. It could be something totally different 10 years from now, and I’m okay with that… but the work of my soul is to help people find the tools." - Kassi Grunder

Connect with Kassi on Instagram @kassigrunder
Shop Kassi's online store at www.kassigrunder.com

In this episode I sit down with Songwriter and Musician Kyle Reynolds. We talk about his  journey and experiences as a musician and overall creative. Our conversation was full of incredible wisdom about living life to its fullest and the importance of just showing up to continue doing the things you love even in the moments when you don't feel like it. As Kyle says, “Some days are gonna be filled with rainbows and butterflies. Some days will be filled with nothing. I think the most important thing is showing up."

Follow Kyle on Instagram @kylereynoldsmusic
Listen to Kyle on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get music.
Visit Kyle's website: www.kylereynoldsmusic.com

In the episode we reference a book called Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. I can't recommend it enough! Such a good read for anyone venturing out to do creative work.