The Compassionate Creative Podcast

In this episode, I wrap up Season 1 and share my biggest lessons from my personal journey through 2020, as well as the lessons I learned from all of my guests this year.

Here are just some of the resources and teachers that have helped me on my journey so far with anti-racism and anti-oppression:

Rachel Ricketts (Spiritual Activism 101)

Moncell Durden (Intangible Roots Course) - for dancers

New Leaf Foundation (Reaching In, Reaching Out Training) - for yoga instructors

Unlocking Us with Brene Brown - Laverne Cox on Transgender Representation, Advocacy + the Power of Love (Podcast)

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Manifest BIG and know that all the inner work you do will lead you closer to your dreams.

-her daily morning practice

-the importance of giving back to yourself as a leader or teacher

-the inspiration behind YGTG

-pursuing her career as an artist despite it going against the traditions of her Chinese family

-the power of imagining and creating our biggest wildest dreams from a mindful place

-the moment Janet Jackson said her name on stage in her hometown of Toronto

-realizing your dharma (your mission, your duty) and bringing that into all facets of your life

-teaching women that there is a systematic way to go after your goals

-her online course offerings for women “Mindful Manifestation” & “Mindful Entrepreneur”

-why she chose the path of directing narrative feature films

-her experience assisting and working with George Tillman Jr.

-how she weaves the lessons she’s learned from being a dancer into her coaching and directing

-what it was like working on the film ‘The Hate You Give’ and what it shifted for her

-cultivating openness through creativity and awakening healing, more love and less fear

-the practice of non-attachment in order to make space for change

Mel's Website: melmah.com

YGTG Website: ygtgofficial.com

Mel's Instagram: @mellymah

YGTG Instagram: @ygtgofficial

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Putting your work out with care, mindfulness and compassion for all.

-what she does in the mornings to show herself compassion

-allowing yourself to feel unproductive at times

-how self-doubt is a healthy part of the process

-the inspiration behind Aura Glow Skin

-the compassion component in an environmentally friendly skincare line

-the importance of women's voices in the arts

-creating a supportive environment for other women

-how her connection to her family fosters joy and creativity

-truly stepping away from your work and connecting with the people in your life

-why she lives by the mantra “Be 100% with what you are doing”

-cultivating a sense of care for others, for herself and our eco-systems

Aura Glow Skin Website: www.auraglowskin.ca

Aura Glow Skin Instagram: @auraglowskin.ca

Crystal's Instagram: @crystallestar

FlowHER Collective: @flowherhousecollective

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Teach the next generation about compassion so they can lead the way with positivity.

In this episode:

-making sure she has one morning a week to herself 

-taking the morning to connect with nature

-how doing less can be helpful for creativity

-starting ‘Remote’ - an online dance training platform just in time for ‘lockdown’

-the pros and cons of online classes

-the inspiration behind her book series

-the importance of staying hungry to learn and continuing your education

-keeping your own cup full in order to continue to create

-how she teaches the next generation about compassion

-staying away from comparisons on social media

-why failure is actually positive

Rosina's Website: www.rosinaandrews.co.uk

Rosina's Instagram: @rosiniballerini

Remote Instagram: @rosinaandrewsremote

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You must continue to evolve in order to find your best self.

-how she creates space for herself with 3 young children

-what she’s currently reading

-being a ‘recovering perfectionist’ and living as a ‘good enough-ist’

-speaking to her younger self about letting go of the idea of perfection

-staying vulnerable and authentic despite the pressures to create

-realise you’re not going to appeal to everyone

-the inspiration behind ‘Innie, Outie, In Between’

-the pros and cons of working with friends and your significant other

-how she has focused on moving forward with direction

-her personal evolution of being an entrepreneur

-how she lost herself while existing for other people

-her commitment to bringing more balance to her life

Be Her Now Fitness instagram: @behernowfitness

Innie, Outie & In Between: innieoutieinbetween.com

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We are all made to give love and use love as a creative energy source.

-his morning routine that allows him to connect to himself, nature and community

-the evolution of his career as a designer, visual artist, author & digital artist

-how spirituality connects us to the creative source

-the flow of chi (life force) through our creativity

-how he stays creative during isolation

-self-doubt and how he overcomes this when it comes up

-how he uses affirmations

-being conscious of what you take in as well as what you create

-his creative venture with his daughter

-cultivating more of a worldwide community

-tapping into love as the creative energy source

JMartin's website: johncarlmartin.com

JMartin's instagram: @jmartindesigns

Happy Island Books: happyislandbooks.com

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In order to connect with others, you must first connect with yourself.

In this episode:

-what she does to show herself compassion as a mother of 4

-how she has experienced burnout throughout her time becoming a chiropractor, a mother and now during the pandemic

-her current focus on sustainability, thriving & self-compassion

-getting the time to pause and reassess where she is placing her energy

-the inspiration behind her jewelry line ‘Buan Kissed’

-why she created a new directory of dance health professionals ‘BIPOC Dance Health’

-the importance of having more diversity and inclusivity in dance health and medicine research

-how creativity comes in spurts & why there are so many multidisciplinary artists

-how her creative practices have evolved into being more embodied and present

-the importance of self-compassion in order to stay sustainable as an artist

Dr. Blessyl's website: drblessyl.com

Dr. Blessyl's instagram: @drblessyl 

BIPOC Dance Health instagram: @bipocdancehealth

Buan Kissed instagram: @buankissed 

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Have the courage to share yourself fearlessly with the world.

In this episode:

-the tools she uses to show herself compassion

-how she has kept herself inspired to create throughout these isolating times

-the importance/challenge of pause and patience

-what the pandemic has taught her

-the inspiration behind Wild Lotus Box & what it’s like being in business with family

-letting go of the ego

-our biggest fear as artists

-her mission as an artist and what she wishes to share with the world

-our responsibility as artists to be courageous

Christina's website: christinaddance.com

Christina's Instagram: @cmdigiuseppe

Wild Lotus Box website: wildlotusbox.com

Wild Lotus Box Instagram: @wildlotusbox

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Creating the change you wish to see in the world through your work and authentic voice.

In this episode:

-his journey as Resident Choreographer of “Canada’s Drag Race”

-how he put himself out there in order to land the job

-how he managed to stay authentic even in the world of reality TV

-showing compassion to people he worked with regardless of the high pressure environment

-the artistry and humanity of drag

-the importance of the artists and how we have kept people going through the pandemic

-his IG Live Podcast “Hollywood Hosts”

-the process of letting go and releasing in order to receive what is meant for you

-his rituals and tools that help him feel more aligned

-creating from a place of that initiates change in the world

Hollywood's Instagram: @hollywoodjade

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An introduction to myself and the podcast.

This is my first solo episode where I give you a bit of background about myself and my journey as a creative entrepreneur.  I also share what inspired me to create the podcast and what I hope to achieve through this community!

Shout out to those creatives that contributed their wonderful work to my journey...

Graphic Design: Daniel Gomez @gomez.graphics

Cover Art Photography: Miha Matevzic @mihamatevzic

Music: Julien Bradley-Combs @julienbradleycombs

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