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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need guidance or clarity? use this 9-minute meditation to access your inner voice and get the answer you're searching for.

listen to episode #26 to hear gabby's full episode on the power of presence: connecting with your intuition through yoga + meditation.

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gabby mastronardo is BACK on the podcast and dives into her nomadic career timeline and how she shifted from the fashion industry into the wellness space through her brand, maia conscious living.

during this episode, she shares her personal stories of travel and her life-changing yoga teacher training in bali as well as providing insight on how to implement yoga, meditation and other mindfulness techniques into your life to help boost creativity and intuition. gabby also runs through a guided meditation to help you connect with your intuition when you’re at a crossroads of any decision, no matter how big or small.

gabby is a yoga + meditation teacher, mindfulness coach and

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on the episode, i had an empowering conversation with emmie levy from the emmie effect, who shares her transformative insights on how to *actually* become confident and tangible tips that you can start implementing today. this conversation will inspire you to step into your power and trust yourself and your unique creative vision. PLUS, we dive into a few of her largest manifestation stories - like performing at this year's NFL Super Bowl halftime show with Usher to getting her dream job with the NY Knicks.

emmie levy is a confidence and manifestation coach who has brought many of her largest dreams to life. she believes in the power of turning self-doubt into self-love and teaches kids and adults alike the power of showing up as your best self through her confidence workshops and card game, the emmie effect.

p.s. check out my latest blog post on the 10 daily affirmations every creative needs to build unshakeable confidence!

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writers, this one is for you! learn the ins and outs about the book publishing process as well as how to gain inspiration for your first (or second) book. whether you're a poet or a long-form writer, this episode is full of helpful and tangible tips. this is a frequently requested topic and i found the perfect person to speak upon it: emmalea russo.

emmalea russo is a writer, astrologer and teacher. her first novel, vivienne, was published by arcade in september 2024. she has published many poems and essays, which have appeared in artforum, spike art magazine, los angeles review of books and many other publications. she has been a visiting critic at parsons school of design and the art institute of cincinnati. her books have been reviewed in the chicago review, the yale review and publishers weekly. she also keeps a substack newsletter, cosmic edges.

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today's episode is one of my favorites so far - covering everything from finding daily inspiration within the world around you to creating genuine work from the heart with my new friend, ashlie johnson coggins. she describes the different "threads" in her life that have brought her to where she is today, and how her intuition guides her creative practice.

ashlie johnson coggins is a fine art photographer and artist from chapel hill, north carolina. she focuses on the ephemeral beauty and sublime strangeness of the natural world. her work features dimensional, painterly images that draw upon the improvisational tradition of abstract expressionism. in addition to her practice, she is part of the electro creative workshop at the clorox company, working as a senior designer for burt's bees and fresh step.

after listening, check out my latest blog post on 15 little ways to find creative inspiration today so you can find inspiration for yourself in your practice!

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happy two year to us, intuitive creatives! thank you for your endless support. you inspire me daily and i hope this podcast + blog do the same for you. <3

to celebrate our two year anniversary, i've put together a special reflective episode. in this pod, i'm walking you through the top 5 most listened to podcast episodes and the main takeaways of each, along with some fun behind-the-scenes moments.

wondering what other lessons i've learned from our other emerging creatives? check out my latest blog feature on maia conscious living: the one spiritual practice that all creatives should follow which covers the takeaway that every creative that has come onto the podcast has in common.

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he's back, ladies and gents! my fiancé is back on the pod, but this time, i'm interviewing him. peter discusses his non-traditional path into filmmaking, learning as he goes and through his community. he also shares what it's like to work on a film set, from tv shows to music videos, and how he's able to use his creativity to create outstanding work without the resources and equipment from larger film studios. peter is the perfect example of paving the way into a field based on passion, dedication and talent.

once you're done listening to the episode, check out my blog post on 6 affordable resources to better your art - without going back to school.

peter borowski is a founding member and producer at screw city films and a milwaukee film fest filmmaker for his latest documentary: ongosf: derivative bullshit, premiering 4/28/24 at the oriental theatre. peter had an unconventional path in filmmaking. he studied engineering, but fostered his love of film through a filmmaking club in college. since then he has "learned by doing" on set making tv shows in chicago and making short films with the mid-ohio filmmakers association. peter mainly works behind the camera specializing in cinematography and art direction, though he has dabbled in writing. located in milwaukee, peter wants to do his part in growing the area’s film community and making mke a great film destination.

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ever wonder what it's like to be a content creator? or what it's like to go viral and gain a social media presence? linda cheung is no stranger to the spotlight. she's on the podcast today to discuss all things video content creation both for a big brand and personal content, along with how she separates herself from her work and manages her mental health when it comes to internet fame. this episode was a special treat to record because not only is linda a previous coworker of mine from taste of home, but she is also a dear friend.

linda is a full time video producer for taste of home and a youtuber/content creator on the side. she was born and raised in los angeles and creates lifestyle content that focuses on topics like food, fitness and mental health.

after listening to this episode, be sure to check out my latest blog post on the 5 ways you can start setting boundaries at work today.

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this month's episode i have not one, but TWO amazing female entrepreneurs on the podcast chatting about everything you need to know how to start a business. from finding the right talent for your team to identifying and upholding your brand's purpose, they cover it all. if you've ever had the desire to start your own business, this one is for you. and if you want to put real action behind your dream biz, read my blog post on how to start a business with a step-by-step checklist on how to make your dreams a reality.

gaia rialti is the CEO and founder of menaboh, an upcycling fashion business. menaboh connects you directly with fashion experts to upcycle or repair your pieces, so you can love what you have, for longer. gaia is based in florence, italy and has over 5+ years of professional experience in the fashion and beauty industries. she has worked at l'oreal corporate and attended polimoda institute where she got her master's in fashion brand management. she's also a tedx speaker!

gabs mastronardo is the founder and editor-in-chief at maia conscious living, a creative media company that promotes conscious living, travel and style. she was also the previous co-founder and CMO of menaboh. she attended polimoda institute, where she met gaia, and received her master's in fashion trend forecasting. gabs has over 7+ years of experience in fashion and creative marketing.

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