Cobain & Taylor here, join us as we pull back the curtain on our business, SLFLVE Media. We break down what it is we do, our vision and goals, where we're at now, and how we overcome challenges. We dive into the ins and outs of running our business as a two-person team and some of the things we've come up against as entrepreneurs. We wanted to bring transparency to what we're busy with and how we move toward our goals each day. It's no cake walk, but we wouldn't trade it for the world, especially because it is the life we're creating for our family. Tune in to hear a special invitation! 

Cobain & Taylor back at it again discussing failure’s role in creativity. 

We discuss:

• The definition of failure & what it means in creativity 
• Our challenges with failing & being creative
• How to take the power away from failure 
• How to us failure as a tool to your success

You won’t to miss this chat & discover how to harness the power within you to overcome your hang ups with creativity & failure. 

Mentions:

Big Magic Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert https://amzn.to/4bepEcW

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield https://amzn.to/3QDTH5f

This week we explore creativity’s impact on mental health. We love a good discussion on self care & we get into how creativity is self care for us. How it is m, in fact, a mental health tool. We chat about how creativity is scientifically proven to uplift mood, decrease anxiety & depression, and overcome trauma. The best part? It’s all within you. Share the creative tasks you do that you notice have a positive effect on your mental health! 

Honorable mentions:

https://nyctherapy.com/therapists-nyc-blog/creativity-is-your-secret-advantage-for-mental-health-and-well-being/

Taylor’s content around grief-

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRzTfPMJb13/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://raindrum.com.au/insights/ceos-celebs-and-sport-stars-using-art-to-address-mental-health/

Taylor & Cobain back atcha talking  about how our son not only jumpstarted our creativity, but helped make it an actionable habit like never before. We go deep into creativity as a value & centerpiece for parenting. We talk about postpartum adjustment, our challenges, and how we bounced back better than before. Our creativity has expanded since our son’s birth & we incorporate it every opportunity we get. You could say our baby gave us superpowers in creativity & we’re excited to see how it serves him in his life. 

Honorable Mention:

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: https://amzn.to/3WyXDs7

Cobain & Taylor are back at you with some more creativity talk & we hope you have an open mind ;). We're not talking grandiose measures of creative exploration, but even employing small creative gestures & expressions in your daily life can be very impactful. We dive deep into exploration & discovery (and even uncertainty) and how being open to new experiences enhances your life. No matter who you are, if you want to find more ways to be creative, this episode will be sure to open your mind. 

Cobain & Taylor talk about their perfectionist hangups when it comes to creativity (& life) and ways in which they overcome perfectionism to let creativity flow. 

Mentions & Recommendations:
The Artist Way: https://amzn.to/3TJRCFK
Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning (audible link): https://amzn.to/3xm4Voh

Taylor & Cobain discuss how "originality" is dead and what the true key is to making something feel original today. From Dolly Parton to Wu-Tang and more, they breakdown how originality has been re-birthed in entertainment. 

Taylor & Cobain discuss how creative pursuits lead to relationships- platonic & romantic. From VW Beetle renovations to dance partners, your creativity just may lead you to your mate.

Meet Taylor & Cobain, business & life partners, who talk about creativity in all of its facets and forms as they introduce the focus of this podcast in their debut episode.