Ever wonder why you create the way you do? Or why sometimes your voice feels loud, clear, and alive—and other times it’s buried under resistance, self-doubt, or fog? In this episode, Dámaris pulls back the curtain on her latest creative project: a powerful quiz designed to help you discover your unique creative type.

She shares why she built it, what it reveals (and doesn’t), and how it evolved alongside her own identity as a multi-passionate artist. This isn’t about labels or boxes—it’s a mirror. A map. A soft but sharp nudge back to your own creative truth.

You’ll hear:

• Why the original quiz didn’t quite fit anymore

• The shift toward creative voice over personality

• A sneak peek at the Creative Voice Toolkit—the next step after the quiz

• How this framework helps you reconnect to your work after burnout, life detours, or just plain getting lost

  
  

✨ Take the free quiz now → https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6858d5ddacb03100156fd73c
🧰 Grab your Creative Type Toolkit→ https://www.damarisgalvez.com/shop

https://linktr.ee/DamarisGalvez

“You already know what kind of creative you are. This quiz just reminds you.”

In this episode, we're talking about something most creatives struggle with but rarely say out loud: self- validation.

Why is it so hard to celebrate ourselves without feeling cringe? Why do we downplay our creative wins, wait for permission to feel proud, or need external approval to feel like it counts?

I share a personal moment from my own life this week and how I caught myself shying away from being seen, and how that's connected to deeper beliefs around worth, ego and visibility.

We’ll talk about:
- The link between self-worth and creative output
- Why celebration isn’t ego, it’s connection
- How to break the habit of moving on too fast from your own wins
- Simple ways to validate yourself (without applause)

Plus, I’m so excited to share what’s coming:

🧭 Creative Quiz – a free tool to help you uncover what type of creative you are
🧰 Creative Toolkit – designed to help you take action based on your creative type
🌀 And a mini-course launching in a couple of weeks to help you reset your creative momentum and reconnect with your voice

If you're ready to stop chasing likes and start owning your voice, this one's for you!

Where does creative momentum really come from? And why does it vanish the moment you start questioning it?

In this week’s episode of Muse, we’re getting unapologetically honest about Drive, Desire, and Momentum—the emotional fuel that powers creative work (and life).

You’ll hear:

• Why hustle culture kills authentic drive—and what to build instead

• How to reconnect with your core desires (without guilt or shame)

• The truth about momentum: how to spark it and how to keep it alive

If you’ve been stuck in “overthinking instead of moving”—or craving that wild creative force again—this is your reset.

✨ Now is the perfect time to shake off stagnant energy and reignite your creative fire. Let’s do it.

Links: https://linktr.ee/DamarisGalvez

EP. 9 — Expectations, Intentions, and Aligned Action

This week, I’m pulling back the curtain. No script, just truth. After feeling a massive internal shift, I’m changing how I show up—on this podcast, on socials, and in life. We’re talking expectations: the ones we place on ourselves, how they quietly shape our actions, and what it looks like to move from pressure to presence.

This episode is for anyone feeling the weight of doing things “right” and craving something real. We’ll explore:
— signs you're living in expectation instead of intention
— why burnout, resentment, and creative blocks are often rooted in this
— how to shift into aligned, grounded action
— the power of just 3% movement toward the version of you you’re becoming

It’s not about perfect execution—it’s about honest evolution. If you’ve been feeling a mid-year nudge to realign, this one's your permission slip to do it your way.

Tune in. Breathe deep. Let’s move.

In the final episode of The Unraveling arc, we land at The Becoming Point—the moment when you stop waiting to be ready and just start.

This episode dives into what it really means to be a beginner, why humility is essential to growth, and how teaching yourself something new expands your identity—not just your skills.
If you’ve been avoiding something because you’re scared of being bad at it, this one’s for you.

Take The Edge Map Quiz to find out where your creative energy is coming from—and what your next move could be:
https://tally.so/r/wMgQ5A

This week on Muse, we’re talking about showing up as your real, raw self—even when it’s terrifying.
We unpack what authentic self-expression really means, how we learned to hide parts of ourselves, and why reclaiming our full creative voice is essential.

Whether you’ve been diluting your truth, splitting yourself across different roles, or feeling blocked in your creative work—this episode is your invitation to get real again.

Want help finding where your voice is right now?
Take The Edge Map Quiz to discover your creative archetype and a challenge to bring that part of you out of hiding:
https://tally.so/r/wMgQ5A

It’s not failure we fear—it’s being seen.
Not just visible, but witnessed in the raw, unfinished, becoming stage of our creative process.

In this episode, I explore what it really means to be seen as a creator—and why it feels so damn uncomfortable. We’ll talk about the nervous system roots of creative fear, what it costs to stay hidden, and how to move through vulnerability with courage (not perfection). You’ll hear my own journey of learning to show up, speak up, and share even when I wasn’t “ready.”

If fear has ever stopped you from hitting publish, sharing your truth, or fully expressing your voice—this one's for you.

We’ll cover:

• Why being seen feels so risky

• The link between vulnerability and visibility

• Signs you’re in creative survival mode

• How to work with fear instead of against it

• Why showing up imperfectly is powerful

This is a truth-soaked, tender episode for anyone craving real connection through their creativity. Let’s face the fear together.

New episode next week: Authentic Self-Expression.

Welcome to a brand new arc inside Muse — The Unraveling. In this episode, I talk about the creative lies we tell ourselves to feel safe—especially the one that says we just need more time.

I share the story of how a single pottery class unlocked a path I wasn’t ready for… and how I nearly lost it by waiting for the “right” moment.

This isn’t about perfect timing. It’s about showing up imperfectly, honestly, and letting your creativity live now—not someday.

✨ If you’ve ever said, “I’ll start when I’m ready,” this one’s for you.

🎙️ Topics in this episode:

• The myth of not having enough time

• Learning to trust your gut before you feel “ready”

• How small creative shifts lead to big breakthroughs

• The origin of Tierra Forma Ceramics

• The difference between pressure and presence

🌱 Let this be your reminder: You don’t need more time. You just need to begin.

In this episode, we're digging into the difference between self-esteem and confidence- and why understanding it changes everything.

Self-esteem is how you value yourself.

Confidence is how you trust yourself to act.

Knowing the difference isn't just semantics-it's the missing link that can shift how you show up in your creative life, your relationships, and your sense of self.

I'll break it down, share real examples, and give you some gut- check questions to help you figure out where your own edges are- and how to start building from there.

This is my first full month of sharing my thoughts and experiences on how to live a more intentional creative life.

Thank you for being here!

Like and share the Pod :)

And like always,

Keep Creating!

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Ever feel like you're holding back who you really are? In this episode of Muse, we’re unpacking the deep-rooted conditioning that keeps us small—those quiet beliefs and patterns that tell us we’re too much or not enough. I’m sharing personal stories, inner shifts, and how I’m learning to break free and show up as my most honest, unapologetic self.

If you’re ready to let go of who you think you should be and step into who you really are—this one’s for you.

New episodes every Monday. Let’s keep growing and keep creating.