Blanka Falk welcomes writer and mentor Leigh Shulman to explore creativity amidst motherhood’s chaos. With 20+ years of experience, Leigh founded "The Inspired Writer Community" and authored the bestselling "The Writer's Roadmap". Her work appears in "The New York Times", "Washington Post", and more. Living in Argentina, she shares insights on transforming stress into creativity, the power of rituals, and teaching kids to create. They discuss balancing structure with creativity and reigniting inspiration for mothers.

Website: https://leighshulman.com

Contact form for podcast listeners directly: https://leighshulman.com/podcast

Instagram: https://instagram.com/theleighshulman

(0:00) Introduction and Leigh Shulman on creativity in chaos

(2:11) Turning stress into creative fuel and staying calm

(5:22) Responding vs. Reacting and a messy mom's creative breakthrough

(9:28) Morning rituals and maintaining calmness

(14:46) Connecting to yourself amidst daily noise

(17:20) Creative expression, patience, and teaching kids to create

(20:30) Finishing projects and the role of editing

(23:39) Embracing mistakes in the creative process

(26:37) Motherhood's impact on creativity and a day in the life

(32:35) Balancing structure and creativity for moms

(36:19) Advice for rekindling creativity in motherhood

(40:05) Leigh Shulman's resources and contact information

(42:52) Closing remarks and call to action