the intuitive creative

if you're currently in a season of rest during the busiest time of the year, don't worry you are not alone. i'm here to remind you about all the reasons why rest is productive when it comes to your creativity and intuition. plus, i'm sharing a few of my favorite ways i'm tapping into my "soft life era" for the end of 2023 and beyond.

after you're done listening, check out my latest blog post on 10 ways to incorporate rest into your routine so you can add little moments of R&R into your busy lifestyle and leave a rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. (you might just be featured on the next show!)

also, if you want to learn more about two of my favorite books, Big Magic or The Artist's Way, check out my blog post on the 7 Best Books on Intuition for Creatives.

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if you're on the brink of giving up, in a rut, or you can't see the next step, this is the podcast episode for you. jonathan perera is on the pod to remind you to keep going and share his journey of self-discovery and following his creative passions from van life to starting his own coaching business and podcast. once you're done listening, check out my latest blog post on 20 reminders if you're on the brink of giving up for more inspiration (they make great deskside affirmations!).

sales professional turned full-time traveler and digital nomad, jonathan perera, is now living out his dreams exploring north america in a custom-built converted school bus. while this dream was born back in 2015, it wasn’t realized until 2022 when jonathan and his pup actually hit the road. the journey to that point was been full of ups and downs, career pivots, and a global pandemic, but jonathan’s creative vision was never lost. now, after almost a year living in his Home On The HWY, jonathan is launching his most recent business and creative project—Keep Going. a podcast, coaching, and apparel company. for those that know jonathan, or listen to this episode, you’ll understand how the three pillars of Keep Going are a perfect intersection of his business and creative talents.

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success isn't defined by the hours you've worked, the amount of money you make, or how many followers you have. defining success is personal to you and your story. today on the pod, i'm chatting with my friend lauren on how she has continued to redefine success while navigating the untraditional path of business ownership (and how to have fun with it, too!). once you're done listening, check out my latest blog post on 4 ways to define success that aren't based on productivity to find the right one for you.

lauren braier is a milwaukee-based designer and owner of elby creative, a boutique branding studio. her career takes on many paths, from designer to online course creator to university instructor. she has navigated what it means to be successful throughout the last 3 years of entrepreneurship, and has discovered that success looks completely different from one person to the next.

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this episode were covering a bunch of important topics--from creative burnout to imposter syndrome to finding alignment no matter where you're at with your creative passions. if you're feeling a little lost in life rn, THIS is the episode for you. plus, mattea shares her behind-the-scenes experience heading to madagascar for a philanthropic photoshoot! you don't want to miss it. make sure to check out my latest blog post to learn how to kick creative burnout to the curb in your life.

mattea is a creative originally from colorado. she began her career as a fashion blogger and picked up photography as a hobby. she then pursued her BS in entrepreneurship in saint louis before moving to chicagoland where she worked as an influencer marketer for 6 months before quitting her job to do full-time freelance photography. in the summer of 2020 and at the peak of covid, she started an advertising agency with her brother. since then, the company has scaled to a total of 5 employees across the country. she now works full-time as the digital marketing lead of the agency and also does freelance photography as a passion project. 

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it's the one year anniversary episode and boy, do i have a treat for you! to start, i'm reading and answering your hard-hitting, requested questions on all things manifestation, intuition and vision boards. then we're talking all things astrology and how your birth chart can determine your career, creativity and your bigger purpose with PROFESSIONAL astrologer lauren westmoreland from astrology with lauren. at the end of the episode, lauren runs through my chart and divulges some very interesting finds. you don't want to miss this action-packed episode. learn more about the connection between astrology and your career by reading my latest blog post on interpreting your midheaven placement!

lauren westmoreland is a professional astrologer living in charlotte, north carolina. she has always had an interest in astrology but began studying it more intensely at kepler college in 2022 where she obtained her certificate in natal astrology. she is passionate about helping people access their skills through their astrology chart and believes our chart is so complex and holds the key to many of our strengths.

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if you aren't practicing self care, you needed to like...yesterday. our minds, bodies, and souls are all connected so it's SO important to keep up your self care routines. today on the podcast, mimi and i are breaking down about the mind, body, and soul connection, along with how it affects your creativity, mood, and outlook on life. mimi also shares what she teaches her personal training and life coaching clients, along with debunking what IS reiki healing and how it works. you don't want to miss this jam-packed episode!

mimi s. is a personal trainer turned life coach and reiki healer. while pursuing the fitness industry for over two years, she discovered that she was most passionate reaching deep into the root cause of her clients struggles and helping them utilize spirituality and manifestation to improve their lives while incorporating exercise and whole nutrition to achieve their best selves. she leans on a holistic health approach that celebrates what our bodies can do while helping her clients achieve their goals and finding alignment in their lives.

once you're done listening to this episode, check out my blog post to learn how to tap into your creative flow! creative flow is where the mind, body, and soul meet and it happens to be one of the best tools to creating your best work.

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choosing a niche can be HARD for business owners, side hustlers and content creators. it's not one-size-fits-all by any means. that's why camille delaune is on the pod to demystify choosing a niche and making it work for you. and if you're not looking to find a niche (or not yet), camille is also chatting all about film photography: what it is, what all the lingo means, and the BEST film cameras for beginners and experts alike. there's truly something for everyone in this episode!

camille delaune is a fashion and wedding photographer specializing in film photography. she photographs from the heart, pursuing images that feel tender, painterly, and refined all at once. camille is currently arkansas-based, and relocating to NYC this year.

after you're done listening, check out my latest blog post on how to find a niche that resonates with you⁠ and leave a rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. (you might just be featured on the next show!)

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ever wonder what it would be like to become an influencer...like really? this episode i'm chatting with peyton johnson, former pr gal turned fashion influencer, about her rise to influencer stardom and what it's REALLY like being an influencer. peyton doesn't hold anything back: we're talking new york fashion week, what a typical day in the life looks like, and the ever-burning question: how much do influencers REALLY make? i think this may be my most in-depth interview yet!

peyton johnson is a DC-native who works full-time as a fashion influencer and brand content creator. she has worked with brands including macy's, princess polly, skims, forever 21, who what wear, arhaus and more. prior to taking her passion full-time, peyton spent four years working in influencer marketing at the world’s largest PR agency. she represented clients ranging from international hotel brands to national fashion/home retail brands, running their influencer marketing campaigns. she brings this knowledge into her work as an influencer, always striving to produce authentic and high-quality content for her channels and brand channels.

after you're done listening, check out my latest blog post on how to become an influencer in 6 easy steps and leave a rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. (you might just be featured on the next show!)

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i'm sitting down to chat about the dos and don'ts of making the ULTIMATE vision board...that actually works. plus, i'm spilling all of the tea on my personal vision board success stories, from getting my dream loft apartment to checking off my bucket list travel destinations.

after you're done listening, check out my latest blog post on how to make a vision board that provides step-by-step instructions on how to make your very own board and leave a rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. (you might just be featured on the next show!)

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pivoting careers can be nerve-wracking, but it doesn't have to be! today on the podcast, i'm talking with bela, a former full-time actress turned social media marketing manager, on how she made the switch. we chat over imposter syndrome, how to know when it's time to go, how to sell yourself in interviews and MORE! if you're looking to pivot in 2023, you don't want to miss this one.

bela is the marketing coordinator at rebelution, an ecommerce tech distribution consulting agency. she is a graduate of the bfa musical theatre program at millikin university, but got her start in social media marketing through pro bono volunteer work for small businesses.  she has since served as the tiktok manager for onbrand media, content creative at fresh content society, to her current position at rebelution. she continues to pursue her passion in the performing arts, and teaches student piano and voice.

after you're done listening, check out my latest blog post on 11 signs you should change careers and leave a rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. (you might just be featured on the next show!)

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