Laumee and Rachael are on a mission this year to put more art into the world and to convince more people to create.  We spent so much time in turmoil and uncertainty, the world has been through big and messy changes.  We have all gotten a little clearer on what we want and what we don’t want.  Do you want to fix the world? Do you want to make a difference? Then start by making something; make a mess, play, explore.  Creativity is the path to solutions. Let’s light this fire.

Instagram Question: What’s does your ideal creative career look like?

https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/

Resources listed:  We wanted to help you find a way to share your work

Kofi - crowdfunding for artists

https://ko-fi.com/

Lulu - print on demand

https://www.lulu.com/

Saatchi - list your original art, print on demand (35% commission fee)

https://www.saatchiart.com/

Fiverr - post your freelancing services

https://www.fiverr.com/

Contribute.to - turn fans and followers into contributors

https://about.contribute.to/

Gelato - print on demand, worldwide shipping

https://www.gelato.com/en-US

Tpop - sustainable print on demand

https://www.tpop.com/en/

Laumee and Rachael take a look at goals in a different way. "What can we say no to?" They share a list of 7 basic human needs by Deirdre Fay and Gabor Mate's 4 characteristics he's observed of people that develop chronic illnesses. How might these affect your goals? They also exchange their "word of the year".

What's your word of the year?

Resources listed:

Gabor Maté

https://drgabormate.com/

Our Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/

https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=jbozwgrrx54w&utm_content=litam9d

The last days of a rocky and eventful 2022 are here. Laumee and Rachael sip some holiday beverages and reflect on their life changes and lessons over the past year and the new things they learned just last week. They also invite you to join their journey and community.

Resources mentioned:

The Myth of Normal book

https://books.google.de/books?id=zcksEAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=myth+of+normal&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&source=gb_mobile_search&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjSi42-wp38AhV6RvEDHVlsCVMQuwV6BAgJEAg#v=onepage&q=myth%20of%20normal&f=false

The Gabor Maté interview

https://youtube.com/watch?v=KWz9I-7TAcs&feature=shares

Want to join our Discord? Come over to IG for the link. Also, please help us promote ourselves by leaving a comment. We appreciate you!

https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/?hl=en

Laumee and Rachael have been on a break while Rachael visited Minnesota. Listen as they catch up on the places they have been. Rachael shares the journey of an art project that started in Germany, got worked on in Minnesota, and was eventually sent to North Carolina.

Resources mentioned:

Destination one love: join her presence practices.

https://www.destinationonelove.com/

https://linktr.ee/destinationonelove

Safe and Sound Protocol

https://integratedlistening.com/products/ssp-safe-sound-protocol/

IG questions:

What do you want more of/less of in the next year?

Journal question: Where is my joy? When do I feel in flow?

We’re coming into the holidays. Laumee and Rachael share some of their wins, a little bit about their work, and more encouragement to keep creating.  The world wants to see your expression. Laumee and Rachael are building an online community.  This episode they debut their discord channel. Come join! How can we support each other?

Join our conversation on Discord:

https://discord.gg/yBNAevZF

Question: What is your title and tagline? Tell us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/?hl=en

Rachael and Laumee talk about capitalism and how it has skewed why and how we create.  Art is not just a commodity, it’s a “gatweway to creative problem solving”, and the gateway to expressing/sharing our authentic self. What’s holding you back?

Question:  What’s your 5 value words? Come share your answer on Instagram

Join the conversation on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/?hl=en

Rachael’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/sparrowshand/?hl=en

Laumee’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/laumee_art/?hl=en

It’s a turmoil of emotions lately.  Laumee and Rachael start this episode off with “Why are we doing this?”  Why do you do art? What are you trying to make with your art? What are you working toward?  Is it the money? Subjects discussed are: Patreon, the power of art, the importance of connecting, and some real life ways to connect. This is your message to do what you were meant to do.  Results are secondary.

Accountability check-up:

Laumee says she will create an Instagram reel with her art and music

Rachael says she will do a live reading of her road trip story on tiktok

Q -What will you put out there to make connections?

Q- What is important to put out into the world?

(come share your answers on Instagram)

https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/?hl=en

Resources Mentioned:

Rachael’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/sparrowshand/?hl=en

Laumee’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/laumee_art/?hl=en

Workbook by Janina Fisher: Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56125380-transforming-the-living-legacy-of-trauma

Laumee and Rachael talk about ways to show up in your life, from creativity to curiosity. Do you want to be seen? They discuss easy ways to do that. Rachael shares a bit about her story of psychosis and the week she spent in a psych ward.

Questions to reflect on

Q-Is there a cause that’s more important than your discomfort?

Q -What’s your favorite “shine your light” motivating song?

(come share your answers on Instagram)

https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/?hl=en

Resources mentioned:

Bridgewalker’s Tea Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4J3jnEl4azcSoV2luE5hem?si=5f982e2346314f68

Boldly, Mindful, Living with Annie Astleford

https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=62496143&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fposts%2F73211075

Show your work

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18290401-show-your-work

Caitlynn Burns - Uncomplicated podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/2fqaGW19Qkw8u46lChyfn4?si=2db828cc40234efa

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Rachael’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/sparrowshand/?hl=en

Laumee’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/laumee_art/?hl=en

Laumee tells Rachael about a new book that is giving her perspective on her self.  What are these parts of us that hold us back? Instead of “fake it till you make it” this approach is about ways to acknowledge them, discover their fears, and how to soothe them.

Question for our listeners:

Who doesn’t want you working on your art/succeeding?

Come answer in the comments on our Instagram page:

https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/?hl=en

Resources mentioned:

Boldly Mindful Living with Annie Astelford

https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=62496143&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fposts%2F73211075

Janina Fisher

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2h6ihgDC_k

https://janinafisher.com/

Want to know more about getting a raw portrait? Join an impromptu challenge. We, Rachael and Laumee, are also talking about “time happens all at once” and our purpose. We believe it is to enjoy and do what brings you joy.

Questions for our listeners:

What is your purpose?

What is your perception of time like?

Come answer in the comments on our Instagram page:

https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/?hl=en

Resources:

Bridgewalker’s Tea

https://open.spotify.com/show/4J3jnEl4azcSoV2luE5hem

YouCAN Refillable spray can (As with all the products or services we mention in our podcast, we are not getting paid for this. It's simply a great sustainable product :)

https://www.jacquardproducts.com/youcan

Trust Factor with Ashley Rainsbarger

https://www.coachashley555.com/thetrustfactor

Rachael and Cara Deconstruction Coaching

https://www.instagram.com/happywholeway/?hl=en