Alessandra Olanow is an artist, writer, end-of-life doula, and author of the new book, How to Begin Again and Again and Again. 

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Cory Allen is an author, podcast host and speaker at the intersection of mindfulness and inner transformation. 

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Bunny Michael is an artist, author, and spiritual meme icon. 

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Bunny Michael is a multidimensional artist, musician, content creator, and author of the new book, "Hello, Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World." This interview was recorded at James's house in Austin Texas on June 15th, 2024.

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Brianna Pastor is a queer writer, mental health advocate, and author of the bestselling poetry book, Good Grief. In this episode we talk about her journey as a poet, transmuting trauma and grief into writing, and what is was like to become Instagram famous while working at a Starbucks in New Jersey.

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Amie McNee (@inspiredtowrite) is an author, viral content creator, and creativity coach. In this episode we talk about writing, the myth of perfection, trusting the inner artist over the inner critic, and how to stand out in the crowded social media landscape.

The Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity unlocks the secrets to the creative process, helping you cultivate your intuition, develop your craft, and turn your imagination into reality. Get your copy and access the bonus bundle: https://linktr.ee/art.of.you

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This episode was recorded live at The Art of You book launch event in Austin TX on Feb 8th, and includes a conversation between authors James McCrae and Cory Allen about writing, the creative process, cultivating intuition, and the art of personal reinvention.

"The Art of You embodies the message that creativity is the highest form of healing, which has been beyond true in my life and in many others. If you're looking for an alternative to the density of the typical spiritual path and to transmute your obstacles into your masterpieces, this book is for you." – Sahara Rose, bestselling author

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The Art of You "Meet the Artist" interview series, hosted by James McCrae. Featuring special guest Lalah Delia, bestselling author of Vibrate Higher Daily.

Episode includes:
• The Art of You book reading
• Conversation with Lalah Delia and James McCrae about creativity, writing, spirituality, and ritual.
• Audience Q&A

The Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity unlocks the secrets to the creative process, helping you cultivate your intuition, develop your craft, and turn your imagination into reality.

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Emma Zeck is one of my favorite artists and one of my best friends. A poet turned songwriter, Emma recently released her debut music EP. In this episode, recorded live at Emma's farmhouse in Wimberly, Texas, we discuss topics ranging from what it means to be an artist, Emma's writing and spiritual practices, the downside of psychedelics, and how to transmute your fear and trauma into art.

Emma's new EP
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This episode is a special creativity class and workshop taught by James McCrae. The title of the class is Spontaneous Creativity: How to Attract the Creative Muse.

This presentation goes deep into the  nature of creativity, attempting to answer the question "Where do ideas come from?" 

Topics include:

• The yin and yang of the creative process

• How to cultivate intuition

• Why there are no such things as mistakes

• Stages of creative mastery

• The Zen concept of "beginner's mind"

• Storytime: Hilma af Klint

BONUS: Creative Playtime

• Three interactive exercises

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