The Creative Threshold

53. Helen McWilliams has navigated some serious life stuff in this past decade- everything from becoming a new mom, advancing in her day job to divorce. In this episode she shares her miraculous comeback story of how she returned to making music and performing live after 10 years away.

We also chat about the humble beginnings in forming her first band, Vagiant which later became Tijuana Sweetheart (which I was in as a very naive bass player 😂) back when we both worked at a video game company (Harmonix which is now Epic Games). There's some illuminating words of advice that EVERY artist needs to hear in this episode as well in that you are allowed to take your gap in skill level and leverage it as a point of power. This one is jam-packed with inspiration and timeless works of wisdom!

Check out Helen's band, ONE FALL on Instagram: @onefallma

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ONE FALL on Spotify

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The timeline episode I referenced: How a 60 Year Timeline Changed My Life

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If you don't have time to create personal art... what you've taken on is TOO BIG! Take it down a notch and lower the stakes. Your ego will push back with "this isn't good enough," but I want you to ignore that.

In this episode, I explain how to overcome limitations on time, energy, and overwhelm with the personal art, writing, music and making that you want to do. This mindset shift is waiting for you, and on the other side is pure magic!

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Lynda had just had 2 people quit at her day job, and she was working hard to do the work of 3 people! On the outside, it may have seemed illogical to enroll in a program like 100 Epic Days at this time, but Lynda had the intuitive pull that she needed to do something that brought her joy and positivity outside of work during this challenging time - and she listened!

In 100 days, Lynda got in the groove with a beautiful daily painting practice that stabilized her mental health and eclipsed out bad habits that she did not want in her life. She gained momentum with her painting, and built the self-trust within.

This episode has so many nuggets of wisdom and insight into the creative path!


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A lot of people think if they can just be the BEST at their craft, then everything will click into place. However, in this episode, I share the different phases you will move through in your Art journey, and how ALL of them involve very specific mindset work in order to graduate to the next phase in your development.

Come learn what those are so you can be ready to entertain the questions that are bound to come up on your path!



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I had a HUGE up level this year with my Art and business, and what I share in this episode will reveal the inner workings of a speedy transformation. Go into next year ahead of the game after listening to this one. This is the short cut!

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Proof that time, day jobs, health challenges...etc...are not the problem preventing us from returning to our creative goals. WE are the problem. Our unwillingness to compromise on what our Art will be given our limitations is the real problem.

If only someone had explained this to me in this way, I would not have had to slug through YEARS of depression, resentment, and confusion around my personal art practice. It all could have been so simple. In this episode, I lay it all out for you.


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Sometimes it's hard to know when it's time to share the personal Art that you've been making for yourself. In this episode, I walk you through reasons not to share your work, and arguments to absolutely share with the world. There's more than meets the eye with this concept of sharing, and we dig deep in this one.

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Overwhelm and procrastination are one of the BIGGEST reasons artists find it hard to show up and create their personal work. However, add ADHD on top of that, and now you've got a tricky nut to crack.

Kyla Yager, a visual artist based in Toronto shares with us tips and tricks on how to work with the parameters you have, know thyself, and charge forward to build a life you love as a full-time Artist!

Kyla Yager on Instagram: @artby.kylay

Kyla Yager on TikTok: @kylayagerartwork

Kyla Yager's website: www.kylayagerartwork.com

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What does an established Artist's career look like? It's not always a straight linear shot to the work you see them doing now. Abby Williams is a Painter creating beautiful work with a growing following and business, but it didn't start there. In this episode, we learn how Abby followed her internal compass to walk in  a direction with full trust that she will never "arrive" but always be moving.

We also hear about her experience inside my new program, Awaken, Channel & Create, where she shares what it was like to go outside of her comfort zone, enjoy a community of like-minded creatives, and return to play and exploration with her work.

Trust thyself folks. Everything is working out for you.

Abby Williams on Instagram: @abbywilliams.studio

Abby's website: www.abbywilliams.studio

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We're all guilty of grasping onto the outcome a little too tight as we chip away at our creative goals. It can be so difficult to let go, release expectations and just relax into the preset moment. This is why I love magic so much!

Inside Awaken, Channel & Create, learn how Kate was able to tackle the stalemate she was in with her Art, and settle into a playful, magical and joyful way of being!

Kate Nolton on Instagram @noltonique

Kate's website: https://www.noltonique.com


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