Painting Your Path

In this powerful episode of Painting Your Path, I sit down with Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, CEO of The Flourishing Center, to explore resilience, post-traumatic growth, and the power of mindset in the wake of adversity. Emiliya shares insights from positive psychology on how we can process trauma, navigate challenging emotions, and support ourselves and others during difficult times. She also discusses the impact of the language we use with ourselves, the difference between sympathy and empathy, and how to reframe our personal narratives to foster healing and growth.

Emiliya and I reflect on our own experiences with loss, including my journey dealing with aftermath of the Eaton fires. Emiliya offers a free resource—her Mind Over Chatter program—to help listeners manage mind chatter and cultivate resilience.

Emiliya’s Bio: Emiliya Zhivotovskaya is the CEO and founder of The Flourishing Center and the Center for Positive Education, both of which are dedicated to increasing flourishing for individuals, organizations and communities. For over 17 years, she has trained thousands of certified practitioners in positive psychology, coaching, resilience training, education, and consulting. Emiliya was one of the first 75 people in the world to earn a Master’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Positive Psychology and is pursuing her Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine from Saybrook University. Emiliya holds a Master Certified Coach (MCC™) credential with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), as well as over a dozen certifications in modalities ranging from coaching to yoga, Reiki, intenSati, Thai massage, biofeedback, motivational interviewing, and more. Known for her vibrant and engaging teaching style, Emiliya combines her previous decade-long career as an entertainer to "edutain" audiences all over the world while equipping them with research-based tools for greater resilience and well-being.

Tune in for a deeply insightful conversation on finding strength, rewriting your story, and embracing the path forward.

Connect with Emiliya:

• Access Emiliya’s free Mind Over Chatter program: https://liftmy.life/plans/1501666?bundle_token=6a81a121b6c8f7b938ac36902b83f18f&utm_source=manual
• Connect with Emiliya: www.theflourishingcenter.com

Connect with Clarissa:

• Need help ‘Painting Your Path™’ here’s a free guide for you: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7

Instagram (I’m back!): https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art 

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In this special release episode of the Painting Your Path™ podcast I interview Ivory Rose, an occupational therapist and poet. We discuss the social prescribing movement and in case you didn’t know, today is Social Prescribing Day 🎉 Ivory shares her journey, including her involvement in Social Prescribing USA and her work on the impact of service on health and wellness. She emphasizes the importance of meaningful activities in wellness, the concept of occupational justice, and how occupational therapists play an important role when we think about connecting the right kind of social prescription activity to a particular person. 

Here’s more about Ivory: Dr. Ivory Rose holds a master's in occupational therapy from New York University where she received the Arch Award for excellence in service and a post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy from Boston University, where she designed a prescribed volunteerism program for young adults with lived experience in the foster care system. Ivory utilizes her original poetry to advocate for social change and has performed on international stages from Los Angeles to London to Paris to Athens. As lead of healthcare engagement for Social Prescribing USA, she is a staunch advocate for fostering collaboration between occupational therapy and the social prescribing movement.

If you’re curious about the social prescribing movement, tune in to this episode and get involved! If you’re listening to this episode in real time, there are a number of Social Prescribing activities happening today. I’m hosting a free “art break” that I’m calling  Artful Rx at 3pm PST on zoom. 

To keep in touch with Ivory:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivory-rose-otd-251564ab/
• Email: [email protected]
• Ivory's recent publication in Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation
  https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/10519815251318595
• For more information about Social Prescribing USA: www.socialprescribingusa.com
• For art and culture partners interested in pairing with ArtPharmacy: https://www.artpharmacy.co/arts-culture-partners

Connect with Clarissa:

• March 19th Free Virtual Artful Rx: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artful-rx-zoom-into-wellness-tickets-1270763069549?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Need help ‘Painting Your Path™’ here’s a free guide for you: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7

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In this episode of the Painting Your Path podcast, I welcome Ami King, a historical fiction writer known for her Western-inspired stories that transcend traditional genre boundaries. Ami shares her journey between publishing her first book and the upcoming release of her second novel, discussing the challenges, personal growth, and creative evolution that occurred in this "messy middle" period. She dives into the "magic in the mundane" through daily habits and how the same practices that feel tedious can lead to breakthroughs. In addition, Ami talks about the necessity of adjusting habits to move forward and evolve.

If you’re planning on writing a series of books, tune in to this episode! The Lawman is out on pre-order March 14t!

Connect with Ami:

• Pre-order Ami’s book The Lawman through this link
• Website: https://amihickenking.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amihickenking/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088441443333

Connect with Clarissa:

• March 19th Artful Rx (free event): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artful-rx-zoom-into-wellness-tickets-1270763069549
• Need help ‘Painting Your Path™’ here’s a guide for you: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7

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In this week’s Painting Your Path™ podcast, the tables are turned! I’m sharing my recent episode on The Can Do Way podcast. Check it out! 

Connect with Gail:

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Connect with Clarissa:

• Join me March 19th for a FREE virtual event  Artful Rx: Zoom into Wellness
• Need help ‘Painting Your Path™’ here’s a guide for you: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7

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In this episode of Painting Your Path™, I sit down with my copy mentor, Marisa Corcoran (and returning guest), to talk about the power of words in business—and in life. Marisa, the creator of The Copy Confidence Society, has helped over 1,000 business owners craft compelling messaging that attracts and converts. 

We also dive into personal storytelling—how to balance vulnerability with strategy, the importance of sharing the scar and not the wound, and how Marisa navigated her own health challenges while keeping her business visible. If you’ve ever struggled with what to say on social, how to write emails, (or how much to share), you won’t want to miss this conversation.

Plus, Marisa gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming f-r-e-e masterclass, Leave ’Em Wanting More, where she breaks down a three-part framework for creating copy that feels like you—while making your audience say, “Tell me more!”

Other highlights:

• How your copy can keep working for you, even when life throws curveballs
• Tips for pivoting in business without losing your audience
• The #1 thing most business owners get wrong about messaging
• A fun round of rapid-fire questions (including something that most people don’t know about her!)

Join us in the Leave Em Wanting More masterclass. It’s free too!

Connect with Marisa:

• March 3rd - March 8th: Leave Em Wanting More Masterclass
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoni/

Connect with Clarissa:

• FREE Virtual Paint Circle with Clarissa 12-1pm PST:
  Join Zoom Meeting
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  Meeting ID: 664 855 6988
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• April 24th - 27th Awaken Your Vision Within Women’s Retreat: https://www.ThePurposedWoman.com/retreat
• Need help ‘Painting Your Path™’ here’s a guide for you: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7

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What if the smallest creative gesture could change your entire day? In this episode, discover the surprising power of micro-creative practices, learn a 3-minute color meditation that can reset your nervous system, and explore how tiny artistic moments can create profound shifts in your life. Perfect for busy people who think they don't have time for creativity.

Special Announcements:

• Awaken Your Vision Within, my women’s retreat with Mitta Wise, is happening April 24th - 27th. If you’re a busy professional woman ready to finally prioritize yourself, all the details are in the show notes.
• A special thank you to our sponsor, Creativity Matters Coaching, founded by Naomi Vladeck. If you’re a woman artist looking to push past fear and fully express your creative vision, check out The Fear Less Creator Method Intensive, starting February 24th. The Fear Less Creator Method Intensive delivers a high-touch, heart centered and practical training for artists to help you start making choices from your desires and not from your fears. If you are a woman who has had an idea for a project or who wants to express her creativity in a bigger way than ever before, you will have to deal with your fears.

All links are in the show notes below. Until next time—keep painting your path!

Connect with Naomi Vladeck (today’s sponsor!)

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  The Fear Less Creator Method Intensive begins Feb 24th: Learn more about the FEAR LESS CREATOR METHOD INTENSIVE which goes live on February 24th at https://www.creativitymatterscoaching.com/customtrainingsandtalks or email her at [email protected] to learn about her early-bird spots!
  
  

Connect with Clarissa:

• April 24th - 27th Awaken Your Vision Within Women’s Retreat: https://www.ThePurposedWoman.com/retreat
• Need help ‘Painting Your Path™’ here’s a free resource for you: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7

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In this episode of Painting Your Path, we’re exploring The Art of Becoming—a journey of shedding expectations, quieting the noise of overthinking, and stepping into your truest self. Fresh off my Reclaim Your Self-Expression masterclass, I’m sharing insights from women who are ready to stop living by other people’s scripts and start writing their own stories.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the “shoulds” of life—waiting for permission, wondering if it’s too late, or unsure of your next step—this conversation is for you. We’ll dive into how creativity, self-discovery, and community can help you move past fear and into authentic action.

Special Announcements:

• Early bird pricing for Awaken Your Vision Within, my women’s retreat with Mitta Wise, ends February 15th! If you’re a busy professional woman ready to finally prioritize yourself, all the details are in the show notes.
• A special thank you to our sponsor, Creativity Matters Coaching, founded by Naomi Vladeck. If you’re a woman artist looking to push past fear and fully express your creative vision, check out The Fear Less Creator Method Intensive, starting February 24th.

All links are in the show notes below. Until next time—keep painting your path!

Connect with Naomi Vladeck (today’s sponsor!)

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  The Fear Less Creator Method Intensive begins Feb 24th: Learn more about the FEAR LESS CREATOR METHOD INTENSIVE which goes live on February 24th at https://www.creativitymatterscoaching.com/customtrainingsandtalks or email her at [email protected] to learn about her early-bird spots!
  
  

Connect with Clarissa:

• February 10th Free Masterclass Reclaim Your Self-Expression replay: https://youtu.be/A54-T7y7Q8g
• The Art of Becoming: https://forms.gle/4RE9pYk4L4W1ErCE7
• April 24th - 27th Awaken Your Vision Within Women’s Retreat: https://www.ThePurposedWoman.com/retreat
• Need help ‘Painting Your Path™’ here’s a free resource for you: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7

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In this episode of Painting Your Path, we’re diving into how creativity can be a powerful form of self-care—especially in times of transition. I share my own experience of turning to my watercolors as a sanctuary, exploring a practice I call “calming totemic painting.” We’ll also talk about how unexpressed emotions live in the body and how art can help us process and release them. Plus, I walk you through a simple creative exercise: Emotional Color Mapping.

If you’ve been feeling restless or overwhelmed, this episode is for you. And if you’re ready to reclaim your self-expression, join me for my free masterclass on Monday—link in the shownotes!

Today’s Sponsor:

A special thank you to our sponsor, Creativity Matters Coaching, founded by Naomi Vladeck. If you’re a woman artist ready to move past fear and fully express your creative vision, check out The Fear Less Creator Method Intensive, starting February 24, 2025.

Links to everything are in listed below. Until next time—keep painting your path!

Connect with Naomi Vladeck (today’s sponsor!)

• The Fear Less Creator Method Intensive begins Feb 24th: Learn more about the FEAR LESS CREATOR METHOD INTENSIVE which goes live on February 24th at https://www.creativitymatterscoaching.com/customtrainingsandtalks or email her at [email protected] to learn about her early-bird spots!
  
  

Connect with Clarissa:

• February 10th Free Masterclass Reclaim Your Self-Expression: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/reclaimyourself-expression
• April 24th - 27th Awaken Your Vision Within Women’s Retreat: https://www.ThePurposedWoman.com/retreat
• Want to create your 2025 vision board in the comfort of your own home? https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboard

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Remember that iconic 70's commercial - Calgon, take me away? That feeling still resonates, doesn't it? Whether it's gridlock traffic, mounting work demands, or juggling family responsibilities, we're all looking for that moment of escape.

But here's the thing: while a luxurious bath might offer temporary relief, what if I told you there's a way to create lasting transformation instead?

In today's episode of Painting Your Path™, I sat down with my dear friend and retreat co-conspirator, Mitta Wise. Together, we dive deep into what real transformation looks like and share details about our upcoming women's retreat, "Awaken Your Vision Within."

About Mitta: Originally a registered nurse from New Zealand, Mitta transitioned careers in Los Angeles becoming a holistic practitioner with many holistic modalities such as hypnotherapy, bodywork, & various energy psychology therapies.

From there, through more changes, and specialized business training, she has developed success, empowerment & wellness online programs, helping so many women through their own life & career transitions - and upleveling their lives in the process.

In her down time she travels, meditates, sings, walks, does yoga, and spends time with her partner Mike & friends. She is heavily involved in two non profits that are dear to her heart.

Connect with Mitta:

• Awaken Your Vision Within Retreat: https://www.ThePurposedWoman.com/retreat
• Website: https://www.ThePurposedWoman.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitta.wise

Connect with Clarissa:

• Awaken Your Vision Within Retreat: https://www.ThePurposedWoman.com/retreat
• Ready to create your 2025 vision board? https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboard

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Thank you for tuning in this week. Please note: I’m recording on my iPhone and will get back to my podcast studio next week. Apologies in advance if the sound quality isn’t quite the same.

New free online class for you: I’m hosting a free masterclass on February 10th called Reclaim Your Self-Expression. This class is for you if you’d like to express yourself more in life…maybe that looks like speaking up more in work meetings or painting again or starting that book you’ve been wanting to write? Self-expression is not a one size fits all concept…this class will help you recognize what’s blocking you, understand why that fear is there, and how you can transform that fear. If this resonates with you, please join us on the 10th.

Want to meet in person? I’m hosting a Calming Totemic Watercolor class on Saturday January 25th in South Pasadena, California at The Hive. Experience the healing power of the arts. All levels are welcome. Details below.

Show Sponsor: Special shout out to our sponsor Creativity Matters Coaching, founded by founded by award-winning author, speaker and transformational life coach, Naomi Vladeck.   

This month Naomi is offering her FREE signature 5 DAY mini course - The Artist Accelerator which begins on Monday, JANUARY 27.   

 If you dream of increasing your visibility, reviving your artistic path, setting audacious goals  and finally making choices that feel a little scary,  then you are ready for the artist accelerator. 

If you have ever found yourself

• Feeling Guilty about prioritizing time away from other people and tasks 
• Shrinking from taking risks to grow
• Procrastinating and diverting your attention to other things 
• Worried about being judged, failing, making mistakes or being less than perfect 
• Making excuses for why now is not a good time 
• Or Believing you aren’t enough or don’t have enough to begin

You are not alone. 

Don’t let resistance cost you your time and your vitality anymore! 

Instead, let the Artist Accelerator help you gather immediate proof of your courage to take action in the direction of your desires.

This course is the perfect January gift to give yourself to create your runway into 2025 that will result in the clarity and confidence that you will need to take bold action toward your 2025 goals!

In today’s episode, I challenge you to expand your idea of creativity and see how that impacts your day, your week!

Connect with Naomi:

• January 27th: The Artist Accelerator
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-vladeck/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativitymatterscoaching/

Connect with Clarissa:

• January 25th: Calming Totemic Watercolor Class at The Hive, South Pasadena. $50. Register at [email protected]
• February 10th: Free masterclass Reclaim Your Self-Expression
• Would you like to support the show? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clarissaramsey

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