Best Your Creative Chord Podcast By Jenny Leigh Hodgins Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 56: Victory Over Obstacles – Embrace the Journey! 21:46

9d ago21:46

21:46

Welcome to another episode of Your Creative Chord Podcast! In this episode, I share my personal journey of overcoming obstacles while juggling multiple roles and caring for my 84-year-old Mom. I explore the power of embracing and sharing our struggles as a way to practice authenticity and self-compassion. What you’ll hear in this episode: How shari…

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Episode 55: Bouncing Back From Betrayal 22:44

22d ago22:44

22:44

Note: There is a minor wording error in the show intro. It should state 'author, poet, and hobbyist nature photographer' instead of 'author, poet, hobbyist, and nature photographer.' Thank you for your understanding! In this episode of Your Creative Chord, I explore how to transform painful experiences of betrayal into opportunities for growth and …

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Ep 54 Launching ‘Start Piano!’ Unveiling Benefits & Essential Insights 18:26

2M ago18:26

18:26

In episode 54, Launching ‘Start Piano!’ Unveiling Benefits & Essential Insights, Jenny Leigh shares her personal journey of overcoming performance anxiety and how it transformed her piano playing. She discusses practical tips and strategies for new and returning piano learners, highlighting key points from her book, 'Start Piano: What You Need for …

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Episode 53: Transforming Musical Challenges into Strengths 18:00

2M ago18:00

18:00

In this episode, we explore how the concepts from my new book, Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning, help us turn our musical challenges into strengths. I'll share book excerpts from the section 'How My Musical Challenges Became My Source of Musical Progress,' discussing how my personal struggles with music theory, repertoire, piano t…

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Transforming Piano Education with Humor and Enjoyment: Jim Johnson's Approach Pt 2 22:41

2M ago22:41

22:41

Join Jenny Leigh Hodgins on YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation. Hear empowering stories, insights, and practical tips to fuel your creative life. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Jim Johnson, founder of Grass Roots Piano. Jim's unique approach to adult beginner piano education, infused …

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Exploring Creativity and Overcoming Challenges with Jim Johnson: Part 1 26:11

2M ago26:11

26:11

Today, we have a special guest, Jim Johnson, the creative force behind Grass Roots Piano and the Adults Learning Piano Facebook group. Join us as we explore Jim’s unique teaching philosophy and how he blends passion and kindness to inspire adult piano learners. In Part 1 of this interview, Jim shares his inspiring backstory, discussing his move fro…

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Unlocking Piano Expression: Pianist Dialogue Continues Pt 2 32:19

2M ago32:19

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In this continuation of our in-depth conversation, drawing from her extensive performance experience at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, YourCreativeChord Podcast guest Ashlee Young emphasizes that the highest level of piano performance is not about perfection or technique. Instead, it's about tapping into the music's b…

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Musical Expression: A Dynamic Chat With Piano Expert Ashlee Young Pt 1 30:40

3M ago30:40

30:40

Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation. In this episode, I'm pleased to introduce Ashlee Young, a pianist, educator, content creator, and business coach who champions the philosophy of practicing smarter, not harder. With a master's degree in classical piano performance from USC's Thornton School …

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Episode 48: Launching "Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics" 29:22

3M ago29:22

29:22

Welcome to a special episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast! I'm Jenny Leigh Hodgins, and today we're celebrating the launch of my new book, Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics. In this episode, I share the personal story behind this collection, spotlighting themes of friendship, self-belief, and the transformative power of a…

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Bonus Episode 2: Inspiring Poetry on Connection, Inner Strength, and Resilience 13:52

3M ago13:52

13:52

Welcome to a Special Bonus Poetry Episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast, where we benefit from the transformative power of poetry. Join host Jenny Leigh Hodgins as she shares inspiring verses from her latest book, exploring themes of connection, inner strength, and resilience. Through her personal expressions, poignant words, and reflections, Jenny …

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Episode 47: A Poetic Path To Finding Hope 16:09

3M ago16:09

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In YourCreativeChord Podcast's Episode 47: A Poetic Path To Finding Hope, host Jenny Leigh Hodgins takes listeners on a personal exploration through the transformative power of poetry. Inspired by personal experiences and the forthcoming launch of her book, 'Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Poetry & Lyrics Collection,' Jenny shares heartfelt readings o…

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BONUS Episode 1 - Kaleidoscope of the Heart Preview: 3 Poems of Love and Loss 11:54

3M ago11:54

11:54

In this bonus episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast, host Jenny Leigh Hodgins offers a special preview of her upcoming book, Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics. Enjoy an intimate reading of three poignant poems—Symbolism of Fruit and Tea, Building A Life, and Lifelines. Through themes of love, loss, and personal growth, the…

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Episode 46 Finding YOUR Creative Chord: Insights With Jill Hodge Pt 2 40:53

3M ago40:53

40:53

In this episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast, host Jenny Leigh Hodgins welcomes back Jill Hodge, the creative force behind Let the Verse Flow Podcast, for part two of their enlightening conversation. Join Jenny Leigh and Jill as they continue to explore the transformative power of poetry, personal growth, and creativity. Drawing from their shared e…

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Episode #45 Embracing Care, Creativity, & Diversity: Conversations with Jill Hodge Pt 1 51:58

4M ago51:58

51:58

YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins welcomes Jill Hodge, the creative force behind Let the Verse Flow Podcast. Join Jenny Leigh and Jill as they explore the transformative power of poetry, personal growth, and creativity. Drawing from her experiences as a caregiver and her late-blooming passion for creative expression, Jill shares in…

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RESET Your Creative Energy Part 2 Episode #44 12:09

4M ago12:09

12:09

Join Jenny Leigh Hodgins in Episode #44 of YourCreativeChord Podcast as she concludes the two-part exploration of how to RESET your creative energy. Building on her Inspirational Bookmark Trio, Jenny Leigh explains the "SET" aspect of RESET and provides practical strategies to elevate creativity and energy levels. This episode marks the culmination…

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RESET Your Creative Energy Pt 1 Episode #43 17:31

4M ago17:31

17:31

Welcome to the third episode of my four-part Creative Flow series on YourCreativeChord Podcast! I'm Jenny Leigh Hodgins, your host, determined to reignite your creative spark. In today's episode, we're exploring the first of the core principles within my RESET Your Creative Energy framework: Regular Rest and Essentials Only. As someone who wears ma…

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Keys For Nurturing Creativity Episode #42 20:44

4M ago20:44

20:44

IGNITE YOUR CREATIVE SPARK Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation! In our special four-part series, we're clarifying the keys to unlocking your creative potential. Visit YourCreativeChord.com/getinspiredhere to grab your free Inspirational Bookmark Trio! In today's episode, we explore the Keys For…

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Creative Exploration Formula Episode 41 19:31

5M ago19:31

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Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast's relaunch celebration, which includes the grand unveiling of the newly revamped YourCreativeChord.com! In the next four in-depth episodes (#41-44), we will explore how to ignite YOUR creative chord. Each episode is a mini-workshop on the transformative creativity-boosting concepts from my Inspirational Bookmark…

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From drudgery to joy: the rewards of facing life’s challenges YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 2 14:57

7M ago14:57

14:57

Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation. In this special relaunch episode, "From Drudgery to Joy: The Rewards of Facing Life's Challenges," Jenny Leigh Hodgins, your host and the voice behind YourCreativeChord, shares profound insights on turning life's challenges into opportunities for growth and …

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A Composition Of Care 16:44

7M ago16:44

16:44

Welcome to the latest episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast🎙️– A Composition of Care: Lexington Ballet's 'Mothers' and A Caregiver’s Reflections!In today's episode, YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins shares the heartwarming story of her caregiving journey and the special bond she shares with her senior mother. Dive into the challenge…

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Tips On Dealing With Dementia 56:38

3+ y ago56:38

56:38

I talk with Betsy Wurzel about dealing with dementia! Betsy is the founder of #KickAlzheimersAssMovement Facebook Group and the host of the Chatting With Betsy Radio Show.She was a caregiver for her late husband, Matt, who battled with Alzheimers for 10 years. We dive into how this experience prompted Betsy to rise up as a leader bringing support t…

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To Remember You 18:03

3+ y ago18:03

18:03

I share a few creative ideas on preparing a creative goodbye. Pandemic2020 and my personal experiences with multiple tragedies motivated me to launch my Creative Memorial Planning Facebook Group, a webinar, and my 2-month Coaching Program, "Explore, Choose, & Plan Your Creative Memorial." I help 40+ adults explore alternatives to traditional funera…

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Using Struggles As Stepping Stones To Happiness 11:41

4y ago11:41

11:41

This episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast shows how to use struggles as stepping stones to happiness and my poem, How To Feel The Sun. My message of encouragement for enduring the pandemic and other stress factors of the past few years. HIGHLIGHTS:"It's easy for any of us to be defeated by our problems. Whether they are big or small doesn't matter.…

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Empowering Others Through Art 27:07

4y ago27:07

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This episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast features my chat with Florida-based artist, Jean Schienle on:the mission of artists,the influence of mentors, andthe power of art to empower others. HIGHLIGHTS:Talking with Florida artist Jean Schienle about her art and the motivation that drives her to paint reminded me of something my life mentor, Daisaku…

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Empowering Women With A Queen Mindset Episode 2 17:47

4y ago17:47

17:47

YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 2 of 2 With YourCreativeChord Podcast Guest, Empowerment and Productivity Coach, Agnese RudzateSwitzerland-based Agnese Rudzate is a productivity coach helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses without 24/7 time investment. Her Freedom Business Formula is designed to bring structure so business owners…

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Empowering Women With A Queen Mindset Episode 1 26:04

4y ago26:04

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Empowering Women With A Queen Mindset & Productivity TipsYourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 1 of 2With YourCreativeChord Podcast Guest, Empowerment and Productivity Coach, Agnese Rudzate Agnese Rudzate is a productivity coach helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses without 24/7 time investment. Her Freedom Business Formula is designe…

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How Do We Progress Women Composers? Talk About It! Episode 2 27:35

4y ago27:35

27:35

YourCreativeChord Podcast, “How Do We Progress Women Composers? Talk About It! Episode 2” featuring UK Composer Kezia Tomsett. This is Episode 2 of a 2-part interview.This podcast episode features my chat with young female British composer, Kezia Tomsett. I spoke with Composer Kezia Tomsett of Reading, England just after she’d finished her BA Music…

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How Do We Progress Women Composers? Talk About It! Episode 1 31:06

4y ago31:06

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YourCreativeChord Podcast, “How Do We Progress Women Composers? Talk About It! Episode 1” featuring UK Composer Kezia Tomsett. This is Episode 1 of a 2-part interview.This podcast episode features my chat with young female British composer, Kezia Tomsett. I spoke with Composer Kezia Tomsett of Reading, England just after she’d finished her BA Music…

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“Go After Your Dreams - Increase The Joy In Your Life!” Episode 3 YourCreativeChord Podcast 30:29

4y ago30:29

30:29

Jenny Leigh Hodgins interviews Certified Holistic Living & Wellness Expert/ Certified Life Coach, Lynnis Woods-Mullins.This is Episode 3 of 3.Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/yourcreativechord/goafteryourdreams1/s-XXzayEpisode 2:https://soundcloud.com/yourcreativechord/go-after-your-dreams-increase-the-joy-in-your-life-episode-2-yourcreativechord-…

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“Go After Your Dreams - Increase The Joy In Your Life!” Episode 2 YourCreativeChord Podcast 32:16

4y ago32:16

32:16

Jenny Leigh Hodgins interviews Certified Holistic Living and Wellness Expert and Certified Life Coach, Lynnis Woods-Mullins, who is currently sponsoring a trip to Costa Rica from April 29, 2020! Stay tuned for Episode 3 next Tuesday!HIGHLIGHTS:“REMEMBER to let go of perfectionism, and that you’re doing your best. I want to do my best. Sometimes you…

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“Go After Your Dreams - Increase The Joy In Your Life!” Episode 1 32:44

4y ago32:44

32:44

“Go after your dreams - increase The joy In your life!” YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 1 of 3 Discussing women role models, and how women over 40 can nurture creativity and live an inspired life with Certified Holistic Living & Wellness Expert/Certified Life Coach, Lynnis Woods-Mullins.Woods-Mullins is currently sponsoring a trip to Costa Rica i…

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How To Show Up Consistently For Yourself YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 2 26:03

4y ago26:03

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How To Show Up Consistently For Yourself YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 2 of 2. YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins discusses self-love and empowerment for women, ways for nurturing creativity and living an inspired life with Mindset Coach, Kimberley Wiggins.YourCreativeChord Podcast guest Kimberley Wiggins is an empowerment coach…

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How To Show Up Consistently For Yourself YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 1 29:09

4y ago29:09

29:09

How To Show Up Consistently For Yourself YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 1 of 2. YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins discusses self-love and empowerment for women, ways for nurturing creativity and living an inspired life with Mindset Coach, Kimberley Wiggins.YourCreativeChord Podcast guest Kimberley Wiggins is an empowerment coach…

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How To Transform Your Anxiety Through Awareness 2 24:17

4+ y ago24:17

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"How To Transform Your Anxiety Through Awareness 2" is part 2 of 2 YourCreativeChord Podcast episodes with my guest, Transformation Success Coach, Tiffeny Town!After a long career in the financial and accounting industry, Tiffeny was constantly seeking her life's purpose with a focus on how to help others. She’s followed many paths—from network mar…

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How To Transform Your Anxiety Through Awareness 1 25:44

4+ y ago25:44

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"How To Transform Your Anxiety Through Awareness 1" is part 1 of 2 YourCreativeChord Podcast episodes with my guest, Transformation Success Coach, Tiffeny Town!After a long career in the financial and accounting industry, Tiffeny was constantly seeking her life's purpose with a focus on how to help others. She’s followed many paths—from network mar…

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We Climb Again Our Kilimanjaro - Poem YourCreativeChord Podcast 7:16

4+ y ago7:16

7:16

“To Climb Again Our Kilimanjaro” YourCreativeChord Podcast, features a poem written and read by YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins.YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins shares an original poem about the process of polishing our Greater Self, as a reply to her mentor in life, Daisaku Ikeda. Ikeda is a Peace Leader, proli…

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"You Are Enough Just As You Are!" YourCreativeChord Podcast episode 2 28:34

4+ y ago28:34

28:34

"You Are Enough Just As You Are!" YourCreativeChord Podcast episode 2 (Part 2 of 2) features my conversation with my guest, Dr. Tara Sanderson, a “Licensed Psychologist, Author, and Clinical Supervisor in Oregon.” Dr. Sanderson has been “helping people learn the skills to live their best lives” for more than 20 years.Our conversation is relevant fo…

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Creativity Brings Comfort, Courage, and Hope 10:09

4+ y ago10:09

10:09

by Jenny Leigh HodginsAs a creator, I’ve been pondering how I could best serve you in the troubling situation with the coronavirus 19 pandemic. The power of art and nature to rejuvenate and empower the human soul is unsurpassed. So, starting with this podcast episode and in the coming posts--in the spirit of nurturing your creativity and inspiratio…

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"You Are Enough Just As You Are!" YourCreativeChord Podcast episode 1 28:58

4+ y ago28:58

28:58

"You Are Enough Just As You Are!" YourCreativeChord Podcast episode 1 (Part 1 of 2) features my conversation with my guest, Dr. Tara Sanderson, a “Licensed Psychologist, Author, and Clinical Supervisor in Oregon.” Dr. Sanderson has been “helping people learn the skills to live their best lives” for more than 20 years.Our conversation is relevant fo…

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Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel Episode 3 | YourCreativeChord Podcast 32:04

4+ y ago32:04

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“Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel - Episode 3” YourCreativeChord Podcast, featuring Creator Kristen Baum: Role Model As An Impeccable Creative WomanFeaturing LA-based composer, writer and poet, Kristen Baum. Baum is a (Composers Lab) Sundance Fellow who frequently collaborates on diverse film and live theater projects. Her creative works r…

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Special Episode International Women's Day YourCreativeChord Podcast 57:57

4+ y ago57:57

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This is a special International Women's Day episode made for Resonance FM. It features excerpts from my interviews with 4 creative women for YourCreativeChord Podcast.In this special podcast, these creative women share their unique approaches to creativity.They discuss:the crucial rejuvenation of 'time on the shelf,'what we can do to progress oppor…

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Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel - Episode 4 YourCreativeChord Podcast 28:42

4+ y ago28:42

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“Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel - Episode 4” YourCreativeChord Podcast, featuring Creator Kristen Baum: Role Model As An Impeccable Creative WomanFeaturing LA-based composer, writer and poet, Kristen Baum. Baum is a (Composers Lab) Sundance Fellow who frequently collaborates on diverse film and live theater projects. Her creative works r…

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Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel Episode 1 | YourCreativeChord Podcast 30:54

4+ y ago30:54

30:54

YourCreativeChord Podcast episode, “Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel” featuring Creator Kristen Baum: Role Model As An Impeccable Creative Woman Part 1 features LA-based composer, writer and poet, Kristen Baum. Baum is a (Composers Lab) Sundance Fellow who frequently collaborates on diverse film and live theater projects. Her creative work…

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Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel Episode 2 | YourCreativeChord Podcast 31:49

4+ y ago31:49

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“Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel - Episode 2” YourCreativeChord Podcast featuring Creator Kristen Baum: Role Model As An Impeccable Creative WomanFeaturing LA-based composer, writer and poet, Kristen Baum. Baum is a (Composers Lab) Sundance Fellow who frequently collaborates on diverse film and live theater projects. Her creative works ra…

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Podcast How To Inspire & Drive An Artist's Creativity Part 2 35:28

5y ago35:28

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YourCreativeChord Podcast episode, "How To Inspire & Drive An Artist's Creativity Part 2" Features Pyrography Artist Amanda Packard, aka, The Phoenix Quill. Part 2 dives more personally and universally into how the artist's creativity began, what led her to create, and what inspires her art. We cover the issue of women empower-ment through creativi…

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Podcast How To Inspire & Drive An Artist's Creativity Part 1 41:47

5y ago41:47

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YourCreativeChord Podcast episode, "How To Inspire & Drive An Artist's Creativity Part 1" Features Pyrography Artist Amanda Packard, aka, The Phoenix Quill. Our dialogue takes us through a step-by-step of the artist's creative process, the tools essential for her pyrography works, and how her unusually repressed background became a catalyst for cre…

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It's ALL Ok -Just Do YOU Part 2 Podcast 37:33

5y ago37:33

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YourCreativeChord Podcast episode, "It's ALL OK - Just Do YOU" Part 2 features more from my conversation with Maine-born composer Trace Callahan. Callahan and I discuss her video game music composing process, the tools necessary for implementing game music, and how she created and plans to launch her first original musical, "Better Than Fine."In "I…

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It's ALL Okay - Just Do YOU YourCreativeChord Podcast 38:41

5y ago38:41

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YourCreativeChord Podcast episode, "It's ALL OK - Just Do YOU," features my conversation with Maine-born composer Trace Callahan. Our dialogue runs the gamut of Callahan's upcoming original musical to her involvement as a video game music composer and sound designer, to how being female relates to creative opportunities, and how she incorporates bo…

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How To Live A Life of Joyful Creativity Part 2 YourCreativeChord Podcast 43:44

5y ago43:44

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YourCreativeChord Podcast episode, How To Live A Life of Joyful Creativity Part 2, features a deeper dialogue on successful approaches to and benefits of committing to the creative life. Part 2 of my interview with University of Kentucky Department of Landscape Architecture Associate Professor Ryan Hargrove. Hargrove teaches creative thinking throu…

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Learning How To Live A Life of Joyful Creativity Part 1 YourCreativeChord Podcast 31:43

5+ y ago31:43

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Today’s Creativity episode features Part I of my interview with University of Kentucky Department of Landscape Architecture Associate Professor Ryan Hargrove. Hargrove teaches creative thinking through a variety of projects, trips, interviews with professional creatives, and a class at University of Kentucky called “Living on the Right Side of the …

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