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- 37. what's next for the intuitive creative
before we step into what’s next, i’m taking a moment to reflect and say thank you. ✨ 2025 was such a special year—filled with aligned guests, soul-expanding conversations, real growth and sold-out events—and it wouldn’t have happened without this community.
in this episode, i’m sharing what’s coming up next for the intuitive creative: what to expect on the podcast, how i show up on socials as well as which events are on the horizon (plus an early hint at a potential weekend retreat if there's enough interest - wink wink).
tune in, get excited for what’s ahead, and then let me know what you’re craving more of—your feedback helps co-create the future of this space. 💫
upcoming event:
- 1/18 annual vision board workshop (psst...it's free!)
connect with me:
- blog
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- pinterest
- youtube
17 min - 36. how a transformative bali retreat led katelyn thompson to her calling of reiki and crystal healing
in this episode, katelyn thompson, healthcare marketer and now reiki practitioner, shares her transformative journey from a conventional career to embracing spirituality and community healing.
she shares the awakening she experienced during a yoga retreat in bali, her deep dive into reiki and how she navigates personal and professional changes.
she also discusses the importance of intuition, the role of crystals in healing and the significance of creating a supportive environment for creativity.
katelyn thompson is a healthcare marketing leader, reiki master and founder of bridgeworks wellness, a brand that bridges the gap between data-driven business and soulful living. with nearly 20 years of experience leading paid media strategy in the healthcare space, katelyn brings a grounded yet intuitive approach to leadership, one guided by heart first, strategy second. she is also a wife and mom who is passionate about helping others find balance in their own lives — between ambition and rest, success and spirit, business and being.
connect with me:
- blog
- insta
- tiktok
- pinterest
- youtube
connect with katelyn:
- website
- use code INTUITIVECREATIVE300 for a $300 discount for katelyn's upcoming tulum retreat here
57 min - 35. aligned with purpose: how to pitch yourself with authentic power with rachel van dolsen
in this episode, pr strategist rachel van dolsen, joins us to share how to pitch yourself authentically, stay ahead of trends in public relations, and build genuine relationships that last.
blending strategy with soul, rachel also opens up about her spiritual journey and a powerful past-life regression that reshaped her approach to life and work.
tune in for an inspiring conversation on aligning intuition with action, showing up confidently, and creating from a place of authenticity and trust.
rachel is a PR strategist and brand storyteller with a proven track record of helping entrepreneurs craft compelling narratives and secure meaningful media coverage. after launching her career at LaFORCE and Nike Communications, she founded RVD Communications in 2012 and grew it into an award-winning agency known for long-term client success.
she now works independently as a PR consultant, partnering with early-stage founders, solo entrepreneurs, and creative brands to build standout positioning in an increasingly noisy landscape. she’s especially passionate about helping clients uncover their unique point of view and become truly mediagenic.
connect with me:
- blog
- insta
- tiktok
- pinterest
- youtube
connect with rachel:
- website
1 hr 2 min - 34. break the cycle: how to overcome the patterns holding you back with dr. nancy
the moment you've all been waiting for: we FINALLY got a therapist on the pod! in this episode, dr. nancy and i dive into the patterns that hold creatives back, the power of intuition in the creative process and the importance of setting authentic boundaries with others, and most importantly, yourself. we also run through one of my "patterns on repeat" in real time! dr. nancy's insights will help you embrace your true creative self and tap into your highest potential.
dr. nancy is a clinical psychologist, relational psychoanalyst and mindfulness and meditation teacher. she has spent the past 30 years studying what makes people “do what they do” and developing an integrative approach to help her clients live, love, work and play.
connect with me:
- blog
- insta
- tiktok
- pinterest
- youtube
connect with dr. nancy:
- website
1 hr 4 min - 33. the art of becoming: embracing the messy, magical process of growth with pia leichter
in this episode, pia shares her transformative journey from a recovering nomad to a creative entrepreneur and author. she discusses the importance of trusting one's intuition, embracing uncertainty and creatively directing one's life. she highlights how significant life events, including the loss of her mother, propelled her to pursue her passions and launch her book, welcome to the creative club. pia emphasizes the power of creativity in everyday life and encourages listeners to take actionable steps towards their dreams.
pia leichter is a creative partner, published author, certified coach and entrepreneur. her path has been anything but ordinary: a recovering nomad, she’s reported as a journalist in sri lanka, graduated summa cum laude from NYU and worked as an award-winning creative director for some of the biggest brands in the world. now, as the founder of kollektiv studio, she’s uniquely positioned to co-create wild visions and ventures.
she recently published welcome to the creative club, a book that challenges everything people thought they knew about creativity. praised by google's global head of creative & innovation as "life-changing" and by iconic fashion designer betsey johnson as "a wild ride," this part-memoir, part-guide invites readers to make life their biggest art project and reclaim their creative power.
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- blog
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- youtube
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54 min - 32. nature's business plan: how the seasonal cycles apply to scaling your business and your life with jennifer whitaker
in this episode, jennifer whitaker discusses her earth flow methodology, which aligns business practices with the natural cycles of growth, rest and renewal. she emphasizes the importance of honoring one's natural rhythms and how this approach can lead to sustainable success and abundance.
through client success stories and practical advice, she illustrates how connecting with nature can enhance creativity and clear limiting beliefs, ultimately guiding individuals toward their most abundant lives.
jennifer whitaker is a feminine business coach who teaches female entrepreneurs how to build multiple 6-figure businesses with feminine and nature-based strategies. she spent 20+ years growing multi-million dollar environmental and animal organizations. following burnout, she sought a more spiritual path to thriving financially.
she became a certified spiritual director and coach and formally studied the divine feminine for three years. this led her to create her revolutionary methodology where she weaves traditional business strategies with the wheel of the year—the main ingredient that has helped her clients create wild success while honoring their feminine energy.
local milwaukee and chicago creatives: come to create on the lake: a FREE creatives meet-up!
connect with me:
- blog
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- pinterest
- youtube
connect with jennifer:
- website
- podcast
- free natural rituals resource
42 min - 31. the universe has your back: when to let go of what’s no longer serving you with rachel wilke
trusting in yourself and the universe can be challenging when you don't know what to anticipate next, and that's exactly what rachel wilke, illustrator and founder of wilke creates, experienced when she unexpectedly jumped into freelance work.
rachel talks through her leap into entrepreneurship, balancing multiple big life changes at once and the trust she has within herself and the universe to guide her along her career path, especially when she left a bad work environment.
rachel wilke is a queer illustration artist based in Chicago and the founder of wilke creates. her bread & butter is custom portraits, but she also specializes in invitations, event illustrations and art prints found in Chicago boutiques. she loves to create artwork that connects with people and most of her work is colorful and personal. (she's also offering 20% off her prints if you mentioned you listened to this episode!)
connect with me:
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- pinterest
- youtube
connect with rachel:
- insta
- website
53 min - 30. saturn returns: finding yourself in your late twenties and beyond with astrology with lauren
saturn returns: you either love to hate them or hate to love them. either way, your saturn cycle is inevitable and helps you become your best and highest self.
lauren westmoreland, astrology with lauren, is BACK on the podcast discussing saturn returns: what they are, how they impact your life and creativity and how saturn affects each house and sign so you can get the full picture of what to expect for your saturn cycle.
to accompany this episode, lauren wrote a substack on saturn returns for you to reference and is currently offering 22% off astrology readings with the code: "theintuitivecreative"
attend my upcoming event:
- the intuitive creative wellness day on 6/1/25 - franklin, wi
connect with me:
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- pinterest
- youtube
connect with lauren:
- website
- insta
- tiktok
- substack
1 hr 8 min - 29. the 29 things i've learned by 29 (solo episode)
celebrating my golden birthday with a special solo episode: the 29 things i've learned by 29!
tune in to hear some of the highs, lows and everywhere in between throughout my 20s (so far) and the life lessons i've learned - from manifesting my biggest goals to "breaking up" with my dream job to the one life-altering moment that made me realize how critical following your intuition really is.
trigger warning: mentions of a near-death experience involving g*n violence. the timestamps are 16:55 - 19:18 if you'd like to skip. <3
in this episode, i mention my first episode, intro + what is intuition, as well as my second, how to manifest your dream life + career with hayley holmes.
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1 hr 10 min - 28. a day in the life of a small business owner with ashley johnson from sunmilk
ashley johnson, owner of sunmilk, is on the podcast walking us through what it *really* looks like being a small business owner - from the highs of her first-ever viral video that brought her business to new heights to the lows of handling stolen work from big household brands. she sheds light on important topics like when is the right time to take the leap of faith into entrepreneurship to the importance of community.
what originally started off as a covid project for ashley, sunmilk has now become a viral embroidery shop most famous for their state flower crewneck sweatshirts. sunmilk's mission is to create unique, timeless apparel inspired by nature. ashley, and her fiance tos, balance both of their strengths to bring thoughtfully designed, high-quality pieces that you'll love for years to come.
p.s. if you're looking for the angel number cheat sheet to join in on the lucky girl energy from afar, here's a breakdown on which each number symbolizes:
- 111: intuition
- 222: alignment
- 333: support
- 444: protection
- 555: change
- 666: reflect
- 777: luck
- 888: balance
- 999: release
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About the intuitive creative
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take a peek into the lives of emerging creatives and discover how they’re following their destiny in real time. each episode is packed with impactful career advice, lots of laughs and a sprinkle of…
intuitive magic.