The Inspired Creative

Have you ever been scared to leave your comfort zone? Does the idea of taking a creative risk or starting on a new venture make you nervous? In this episode Paula talks about the importance of taking creative risks in order to discover your full potential, and also about the benefit of finding the people who will help nudge you "out of the nest" the next time you want to try something bold and daring in your creative life!

“Do not seek praise. Seek criticism.” Paul Arden

Criticism can be a intimidating prospect for an artist. But constructive criticism is actually a very valuable tool that can help us to develop and mature in our creative fields. In this episode Paula walks through 5 really basic steps that will help you develop a safe, positive, and actually useful network of constructive critics, so that you can use their feedback as a part of your everyday creative process!

As long as artists are producing work for other people's enjoyment and consumption, there will always be a need to find the balance between making things that we expect others to appreciate and creating work that speaks to our soul. In this week's episode Paula talks about the importance of remaining true to yourself and your passions in your creative life.

Many people dislike the idea of creating on a deadline. But in this episode Paula spends some time diving into the benefits that deadlines can bring to our overall creative life.

In this episode Paula talks about the difference between passive creativity (that waits to be inspired before it begins to create) and active creativity (that deliberately seeks out inspiration so that it can create). She also goes over 5 basic tips to develop a more proactive creative process, so that you can build a stronger creative habit.

In this episode Paula spends some time exploring what it is about art that inspires us to go out and create, and discusses why a steady diet of artistic consumption is so important for a healthy and productive creative life.

In this episode Paula talks about the power of letting go and getting rid of the creative clutter in your life, so that you can make room for the things that actually excite and inspire you!

In this episode Paula welcomes the amazing Wendy Tri, and they talk about dance, choreography, softball (because Paula can't dance), and how important it is to push yourself to constantly learn and expand your creative skills.

In this episode Paula and her guest Michael Casill talk about the process of writing music, where they find their creative inspiration, and how they recharge when their creative process goes stagnant. If you've ever felt "out of ideas" or just creatively deflated, this discussion about finding and feeding your creative energy might be just the inspiration you need to go back out and rediscover your creative joy!

Paula and her guest, Ashley Horton, talk about what it's like to be a "naturally" creative person, the joy that creativity can bring, and the importance of supporting others in their creative endeavors.