The Creative Spirits Podcast

In this episode I talk about how it took courage to create my own podcast and how all the fear I had turned into being brave and facing those fears. Because of that I was able to get out of my own way and interview creatives I never thought I would. You too are capable of being courageous and following your creative dreams! To have a free 15 min coaching call with me please contact me at https://www.sherylbenjy.com/contact/.

So many creatives struggle with their self worth and self esteem. Why is that? In this episode we dive deeper into this topic and I share tips on what I have done to over come those self limiting hurdles. You can set up a free 15 min creative coaching session with me if you would like to get more help and feedback at https://www.sherylbenjy.com/contact/.

After almost two years of interviewing other creatives for my podcast, I learned a lot from my guests. I will share them with you today so you can gain some insight and wisdom. You can find more of me on my IG @sherylbenjy_art or at www.sherylbenjy.com

In this episode we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of AI (Artificial Intelligence) art and ways you can use it for yourself and your own work. Mary Ann Benoit, President of Northern Lights Home Staging and Design, has revolutionized the world of Interior Design, Virtual Design and Energy Art with her unique Aligned Design system which a foundation in her subliminal energy art. She's renowned for her unique transformative approach to Interior Design, both in Alaska and worldwide online.

Her Interior Designs are not just about aesthetics; they create magic by intertwining art, science, and energy with a foundation built on energy. She sculpts spaces that resonate with and support their inhabitants to be aligned with who they truly are. Her ethos? "When your space is better, you are better. When you are better, the world is better. And the world needs you”. Her style? “Globally inspired, soulfully aligned.” Using the lively color spectrum of global styles, combined with her energy-infused AI and fractal art collages with subliminal energy messages, Mary Ann's designs are more than just visually appealing; they're a testament to one's spirit and uplift and support you to reach your highest potential.

Drawing inspiration from her 30-year tenure as a wildlife biologist, nature's splendor is intricately woven into her designs. As Alaska's exclusive Certified Color Strategist, she elevates color choices to an art form using color science. Her energy art, rooted in sacred geometry,

serves as a design foundation, resonating deeply with its beholders through subliminal supportive energy messages coming through layers of energy infused fractal art. Dive into her world with an Aligned Design consultation, which includes your personalized energy art portrait. And, for art aficionados, her creations are available on Pixels.com and other platforms. Follow on IG @northernlightsstagingalaska1 or go to www.northernlightsstaging.com. You can find Sheryl Benjy on IG @sherylbenjy_art or www.sherylbenjy.com.

Growing up, Elaine Chaya had only two choices; go to medical or law school. As a first-generation Iranian-American Jew, her parents expected her to put her desires aside to pursue a reliable, trusted profession and their version of the “American Dream." The pressure of her parents' expectations led to suffering in her mental health. She had no examples in media of people that looked like her to know she was capable of achieving her wildest dreams. That all changed when she made the scariest decision of her life to believe in herself and pursue her passion by accepting a full-time position at one of the biggest PR agencies, PMK*BNC.

Elaine Chaya soon became one of the first social media influencers in 2012, before the word "influencer" was created, showing followers what it meant to defy societal expectations, chase your dreams, and unapologetically be yourself. Today, Elaine Chaya uses her platform to help her 82K followers tap into the unique special powers so they can defy all odds and make positive marks on the world simply by being themselves—especially in the Iranian Jewish community.

Elaine Chaya is widely known for her bright colors, positive messaging, and her three major impact-driven viral campaigns: “Woke Up This Way Challenge”, “Class of Quarantine 2020” and “The 2020 Wall”. You can find her on IG: @elainechaya. You can also find me on IG @sherylbenjy_art and www.sherylbenjy.com.

After reading the book Make Miracles in 40 days by Melody Beattie, I realized the importance of having gratitude for not only the things we do have but the things we don’t have. After I hurt my foot this past weekend, I also realized how grateful I am to have my body work and do all the things it needs to do to get through the day. This episode is dedicated to Thanksgiving and to you! I am so grateful for my listeners and followers. Without you, I wouldn’t keep doing what I do. To share my gratitude, I have a special rate (a discount of 20% off) for my Body Art for the Soul experience for the first 5 people that reach out to me. To book a Body Art for the Soul session please go to https://www.sherylbenjy.com/body-art-for-the-soul-2/. You can also get a gift certificate for $100 or more for a friend or for yourself.

Have you ever read a comment that triggered you? How did you react? How did it make you feel? I share my experience dealing with the haters and negative comments and insights and wisdom from other social media influencers. Please comment and share this podcast with anyone it may inspire. You can see more of me and my work on www.sherylbenjy.com or IG: @sherylbenjy_art.

Roxanne Baird likes to refer to herself as a wanderer. She is lit up by roaming and experiencing the beauty of this earth and has always had an innate curiosity about exploring the energetics and workings of the inner world. For her, often these two types of journeys are the same. She’s been a teacher in different forms in the work world for over 25 years, and most recently as a writer, she uses her words to connect to the experience of being human.

You can follow Roxanne’s current #50to50 project on FB or IG

FB: Roxanne Baird (www.facebook.com/rocky.bee.1213)

IG: @rocky8bee (www.instagram.com/rocky8bee)

How do you express your feelings? Do you sing, dance, paint, write poetry? These are all ways to express our many emotions. We were born with an array of emotions for a reason and suppressing them will not do us any justice. I will share what I have done during a difficult time in my life dealing with the tragic loss of many innocent civilians in Israel. If you would like to donate to an organization to give aid, the link is below. Be the light today🌟 https://secure.afmda.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2000&2000.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&s_src=OperationSwordofIron&FURL=UR&s_subsrc=bloomberg&utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-mikebloomberg&utm_content=later-38395238&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

David Morin is a first generation Mexican-American born and raised in the Central Valley, California. After learning he was a poet in 2021, David realized his career in corporate sales would never be as fulfilling as being an artist, so after saving enough money, he left his job in 2022 to dive into his art.

David is currently writing his first book of poetry and is the host of the Art 2 Heart podcast, where he hopes to inspire others to find their voice and be their own medicine. He is also in the process of becoming a Death Doula, where he aims to help people confront their inevitable death and help them transition out of this life with peace, grace, and intention. IG: @mor.intune