Best Grace Chon Podcasts (2024)

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Lesson 84 - Faith, Love, and Developing Trust in Ourselves in the Creative Process with Esther Maloney 1:12:24

1y ago1:12:24

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This week on Creativity School, I’m talking to Esther Maloney, a multidisciplinary artist, educator and mama. She’s the creator of award winning films, an author, a visual artist, and the founding director of Illumine Media as well as a founding member of the Creative Sovereignty Lab. Esther also facilitates The Vitality Collective and Making Sessi…

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Lesson 83 - Visibility and Impact Through Authentically Being Yourself with Saeng Douangdara 1:00:32

1y ago1:00:32

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How can you grow your visibility and impact through authentically being you and embracing all parts of yourself and the work you create? This week on Creativity School, I have an inspiring conversation with Saeng Douangdara, a popular content creator and personal chef who specializes in Lao cuisine. Saeng shares his journey of how he was born in a …

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BONUS - How Do You Know if You're Psychic? 36:34

1y ago36:34

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I believe there is a very strong relationship between creativity and spirituality and I’m excited to share this BONUS episode with you this week! It’s a conversation I had with my dear friend Sylvia Beatriz, an intuition coach and psychic medium. This week we chat all about how to know if you’re psychic (psst - we all are!), how to start learning t…

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Lesson 82 - Transform Your Triggers 31:03

1y ago31:03

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This week on Creativity School, we’re talking about triggers! While triggers are extremely uncomfortable and can leave us feeling deflated and paralyzed, they’re ACTUALLY here to pinpoint where you have stuck energy and where you have the capacity to expand into your highest self. Learn how to use the things that trigger you as a way to know exactl…

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BONUS - How Working with Spiritual Guidance Changed Our Lives 47:33

1+ y ago47:33

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I believe there is a very strong relationship between creativity and spirituality and I’m excited to share this BONUS episode with you this week! It’s a conversation I had with my dear friend Sylvia Beatriz, an intuition coach and psychic medium, all about how working with spiritual guidance changed our lives. We talk about: -How to begin to start …

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Lesson 81 - Cultivating Creativity: Finding Your Own Unique Voice and Style 31:37

1+ y ago31:37

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Over the last 15 years of my career as a professional photographer, one of the compliments I’ve loved the most is when someone tells me they just *know* when a photo is mine. It shows me that my work is recognizable and that I’ve been able to find my own unique voice as a creative. This week in our Cultivating Creativity Series, I’ll be sharing how…

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Lesson 80 - Cultivating Creativity: What Do You Like? 29:58

1+ y ago29:58

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Today’s episode is the first in a new series called Cultivating Creativity, where I’ll be sharing simple and practical tips on how to craft the way you think and ideate TO BE MORE CREATIVE! At the very foundation of cultivating creativity is a simple truth: know what you like and why. Tune in this week to learn about why it’s essential to: Get real…

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BEST OF -Becoming More Creative Through Your Intuition with Esther Loopstra 1:00:33

1+ y ago1:00:33

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This week’s episode is all about HOW TO BE MORE CREATIVE! How to tap into it, how to follow the creative process, and how to feed your creative spirit by listening to your intuition. My guest today, Esther Loopstra, is a prolific artist and illustrator, specializing in food and travel, hand-lettering, and surface design. Her work has been used for …

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Lesson 78 - The Subjectivity of Creativity - Everything is an Opinion! 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

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Creativity is NOT math - there isn’t one defined, clear answer on what’s right or good. Everything is simply an opinion, completely subjective and in the eye of the beholder. I recently had a portfolio review and had the chance to share my latest photo series with top industry people from photo festivals and museums. This week on Creativity School,…

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Lesson 77 - Connecting the Natural World with Our Creative Spirit with Jess Keating, Part 2 40:43

1+ y ago40:43

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Here’s Part 2 of my conversation with Jess Keating, a scientist, bestselling author of 23 books, shamanic guide, and holistic money mentor. Jess bridges the gap between science and spirituality, guiding creatives and entrepreneurs to healing their deepest blocks so they share their medicine and message with the world. In the second part of our conv…

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Lesson 76 - Connecting the Natural World with Our Creative Spirit with Jess Keating, Part 1 40:33

1+ y ago40:33

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This week I’m talking to Jess Keating, a scientist, bestselling author of 23 books, shamanic guide, and holistic money mentor. Jess bridges the gap between science and spirituality, guiding creatives and entrepreneurs to healing their deepest blocks so they share their medicine and message with the world. Jess brings a unique perspective to creativ…

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Lesson 75: How to Strengthen Your Creative Muscles 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

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There are times in life when you’re totally going to suck at something…. and that’s okay! But how do you support yourself through the discomfort of being so bad and new at it? And how do you keep going when it’s so uncomfortable you want to quit? Tune in this week to hear how to allow yourself to be comfortable with being uncomfortable so you can c…

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BEST OF: Mental Health, Burning Out and Finding Joy in Your Work Again with Seung Hee Lee 57:34

1+ y ago57:34

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What happens when the thing you love to make the most completely burns you out? This week on Creativity School, I have a very honest conversation about mental health and burning out with Korean chef and author Seung Hee Lee. Seung Hee is a self proclaimed “disease detective” by day as a full time Epidemiologist, and a classically trained chef and s…

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Lesson 73 - New Year, Old You! 25:51

1+ y ago25:51

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Happy 2023 friends! What if this new year is all about stepping into the OLD YOU? The most authentic, aligned, and real you, that’s hiding under feeling afraid, unworthy, and not being good enough? And what if your creativity is just the thing to help you remember? I believe creativity is powerful pathway to transformation because when we create wh…

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Lesson 72 - Just Do the Work and Allow Things to Grow with Raúl B Fernández 1:09:07

1+ y ago1:09:07

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How can you keep following what you authentically enjoy and allow one thing to lead you to the next? Raúl B Fernández is an award winning commercial director and has received recognition for his work for brands such as Chevy, Amazon, and Coca-Cola. But in 2020 when the film industry came to a complete standstill and Raúl found himself out of work, …

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Lesson 71 - Clear Your Creative Blocks Through Energy Work with Missy Toy Ozeas 1:08:10

1+ y ago1:08:10

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What is energy healing and how can you use this modality to release creative blocks and shift closer to the dream, transformation, and manifestation that you desire? This week on Creativity School, I’m talking to Missy Toy Ozeas, an Energy Healer and Transformation Guide. Missy says she did not ever set out to be an energy healer and for most of he…

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Lesson 70 - The Power of a Growth Mindset 30:32

1+ y ago30:32

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When asked about the number-one ingredient in creative achievement, more than 140 creativity researchers identified growth mindset as the key to success. So what exactly is growth mindset, and how can it help you live to your fullest creative potential? Tune in this week to learn about how traits like intelligence, creativity and the ability to be …

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Lesson 69 - The Magic Path of Intuition 33:19

1+ y ago33:19

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“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” - Steve Jobs How was I able to go from a science degree and a corporate job, to creating a dream career as an internationally acclaimed animal photographer and author? I learned how to listen to my intuition …

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Lesson 68 - Grow Your Confidence Through Learning New Things with Justine Tiu 1:05:20

1+ y ago1:05:20

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This week on Creativity School I’m talking to Justine Tiu, co-founder of The Woobles, a company that makes learn-to-crochet kits for complete beginners and helps them build confidence and see their own potential to grow not just in crochet, but in life. Justine shares her story of how she went from working as a User Experience Designer at Google to…

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Lesson 67 - Allow Your Truest Gifts and Talents to Shine with Sofia Araya 1:17:36

2y ago1:17:36

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Why does sharing our authentic gifts and talents with others oftentimes feel so scary? And what could be possible if we all had the courage to let them out and allow them to shine, even if we feel afraid? This week on Creativity School I’m talking to Sofia Araya, an international spiritual life coach, teacher, and Akashic Records Reader. Sofia shar…

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Lesson 66 - Take a Chance on Yourself and Say Yes with Sonya Sanford 1:03:54

2y ago1:03:54

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How much expansion could be possible in your life if you allowed yourself to stay open to new opportunities (even if you feel completely unqualified) and just said YES? This week on Creativity School I’m talking to my good friend and creative powerhouse Sonya Sanford. Sonya is a multi-passionate creative and a chef, food stylist, food writer, and s…

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Lesson 65 - Why You Must Take Action On Your Ideas 26:53

2y ago26:53

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This week on Creativity School, I share with you how taking action on your ideas allows you to get in touch with the Master Creator that’s within you, by providing the opportunity to practice the alchemy of taking an idea from pure energy into something that’s tangible and real. If you’re someone that struggles with taking your ideas from inside of…

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Lesson 64 - Staying Courageous and Resilient Through Rejection with Crystal Z. Lee 48:46

2y ago48:46

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How can you find the courage to believe in your work and keep going with it, despite all the obstacles and rejections that come your way? Our guest this week is Crystal Z. Lee, a Taiwanese American bilingual author. Crystal shares her inspiring story of how she went from working in the corporate world to becoming an award winning author despite fac…

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Lesson 63 - BEST OF: Building Self Confidence and Resilience with Aimee Hoover 1:02:36

2y ago1:02:36

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Today’s episode is for everyone that was told you can’t make money doing what you love, especially as an artist. (I have a feeling this is the majority of us!) The myth of the starving artist is one of the biggest misconceptions there is about creativity. I was told my entire life that I could never make a living with my creative hobbies. But my gu…

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Lesson 62 - Your Creativity is Not For Everyone 36:02

2y ago36:02

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There’s a part of us that longs for our work to be universally liked by everyone. And when that doesn’t happen, it can feel like THE WORST. But the fact of the matter is, your creativity is not meant for everyone. And if someone doesn’t like your work, you simply didn’t make it for them! We are not here to make work that connects with every single …

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Lesson 61 - Summoning the Courage to Be Creative 50:08

2y ago50:08

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This week’s episode is a replay from the Beautiful Possibility podcast by writer and creative coach Gillian Jacob Kieser. I talk about how (and why) we hold ourselves back from going for our dreams, how to summon the courage to be creative, my favorite mindset tips and more! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out Gillian’s podcast and her …

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Lesson 60 - Finding your Unique Creative Magic with Azhelle Wade 54:02

2y ago54:02

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How can you find your unique creative magic and create a career that aligns with everything you love to do? Our guest this week is Azhelle Wade, a talented toy inventor. (What a cool job, right?) Azhelle worked in the toy industry for 10 years at companies like Toys R Us and Madame Alexander, eventually becoming a VP at a toy company. She’s now the…

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Lesson 59 - BEST OF: Manifesting Your Creativity Through the Akashic Records with Helen Vonderheide 1:15:22

2y ago1:15:22

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What are the Akashic Records and how can you use them as a tool to reconnect to who you are and manifest your unique creative expression? This week on Creativity School, I’m talking to my teacher Helen Vonderheide, Elite Certified Akashic Records Teacher and Practitioner. Helen gave me my Beginning Practitioner Certification, and I’m thrilled she’s…

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Lesson 58 - Anything is Possible - But Only If You Believe It 37:26

2y ago37:26

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Do you believe that your creative dreams are possible? The very foundation of being able to create and manifest all the things you desire lies in believing that what you want is 100% possible. As Henry Ford says, “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re right!” If you don’t believe it’s possible, it will NEVER happen. This week on Cre…

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Lesson 57 - OFFICE HOURS: Awakening Your Creativity When You're Feeling Stuck with Listener Jeni 56:50

2y ago56:50

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I’m so excited to have Office Hours on Creativity School this season! Office Hours will feature real conversations I have with you, the listener, where you have the opportunity to get some 1:1 creative coaching so you can breakthrough the beliefs holding you back from living your most authentic and aligned creative life. On today’s episode, listene…

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Lesson 56 - Turn Your Creative Daydream into Reality with Cathy Zhang 1:01:06

2+ y ago1:01:06

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This week’s episode is an inspiring interview with Cathy Zhang, founder of Easy Sunday Club and "the analytical MBA turned artist." Easy Sunday Club is a product based brand that features her whimsical watercolor art. Cathy is an incredibly prolific artist who has figured out multiple income streams to generate revenue with her art. Incredibly, Cat…

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Lesson 55 - Let Your Fears Show You the Way 40:10

2+ y ago40:10

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You may have heard the quote “Everything you've ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear.” On this week’s episode of Creativity School, I talk about the 6 pivotal moments in my life when I reached a crossroads and had to make a choice - do I stay stuck where I am, or do I move through my fears and see what unfolds? I share the lessons I lea…

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Lesson 54 - Releasing the Fear of Failure 34:06

2+ y ago34:06

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One of the biggest hurdles we experience on this path of creativity is a debilitating fear of failure. Failure often paralyzes us from even starting, and can prevent us from picking ourselves back up when we fall down. But this is all based on the limited way we choose to define what failure actually is. This week on Creativity School, I talk about…

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Lesson 53 - OFFICE HOURS: When Your Overthinking Mind Gets In the Way of Creating 45:47

2+ y ago45:47

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I’m so excited to have Office Hours on Creativity School this season! Office Hours will feature real conversations I have with you, the listener, where you have the opportunity to get some 1:1 creative coaching so you can breakthrough the beliefs holding you back from living your most authentic and aligned creative life. This week, I have a convers…

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Lesson 52 - When People Don't Like Your Work Part 2 26:42

2+ y ago26:42

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When people don’t like our work it’s the worst, crushing feeling. How can we overcome the negativity and keep showing up to create the things that matter to us? This week on Part 2, I share how to handle the process of overcoming criticism or feeling like nobody likes or cares about your work. I also share the 3 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS to ask yourself …

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Lesson 51 - When People Don't Like Your Work Part 1 25:27

2+ y ago25:27

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It can feel so soul crushing, shameful, and defeating when you put your heart into creating something, only to have people criticize it, not understand it, or ignore it. What can you do when this happens? This week, I share how I handle the process of feeling like people don’t like what I made and what you can do to reframe your thoughts so you can…

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Lesson 50 - BEST OF: Following Your Intuition and Creating From the Inside Out with Kimothy Joy 59:42

2+ y ago59:42

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How can we forever change the course of our life by listening to our inner nudges and following the feeling? Our guest this week has a story that exemplifies everything we discuss on this show, and the magic that unfolds when you listen and take action! This week on Creativity School, I’m talking to Kimothy Joy, a watercolor and pen illustrator pas…

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Lesson 49 - OFFICE HOURS: Surrender, Self Love, and Making Money with Your Creative Gifts 54:11

2+ y ago54:11

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I’m so excited to have Office Hours on Creativity School this season! Office Hours will feature real conversations I have with you, the listener, where you have the opportunity to ask me anything about living your most authentic and aligned creative life. On today’s episode, I have a conversation with Wendy, who has a corporate job by day but pursu…

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Lesson 48 - How to Pivot to a Creative Career with Doug Levy 47:09

2+ y ago47:09

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How did a professional umpire pivot into becoming a sought after commercial and editorial photographer? Doug Levy’s dream was to be a professional umpire, starting from from the tender age of 12. He pursued his dreams throughout his youth and even went to Umpire School. But right before he made it to the Big Leagues, Doug made the incredibly diffic…

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Lesson 47 - My Money Story 53:18

2+ y ago53:18

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This week’s episode is a replay from The Money Flirt podcast by Stephanie Trujillo. Stephanie helps people step into a more magnetic relationship with money through her amazing podcast and programs. I speak with Steph all about my money story - the process of how I overcame my beliefs that I couldn’t become wealthy as a photographer, developed my m…

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Lesson 46 - Being Your Most Creative Self 26:28

2+ y ago26:28

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On this episode, I talk about the relationship between how creative you are, and how much you allow yourself to live as the truest, biggest expression of yourself. I believe creativity is the way we imprint the world with our unique self expression and our unique gifts! Your creativity is the literal manifestation of your pure self expression - you…

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Lesson 45 - ...And We're Back to School! 10:24

2+ y ago10:24

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Welcome back to School, Creators! Listen to this short episode for an update on where I’ve been, what I’ve been up to for the last 2 years, and where the show is headed in Season 2. Please complete this short survey so I can learn a little more about you and what topics you'd like covered on the show! If you're interested in doing Office Hours with…

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Lesson 44 - The Right Time to Quit with Grace Chon 39:18

4+ y ago39:18

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How do you know when you should keep going in pursuit of your wildest dreams, or throw in the towel and walk away? This is one of my most personal episodes yet, and I share with you the 3 questions I ask myself when I reach obstacles or a crossroads and have to decide which path to choose. I talk about some of the hardest, darkest parts of my 11 ye…

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Lesson 43 - Following Your Intuition and Creating from the Inside Out with Kimothy Joy 59:42

4+ y ago59:42

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How can we forever change the course of our life by listening to our inner nudges and "following the feeling?" Our guest this week has a story that exemplifies everything we discuss on this show, and the magic that unfolds when you listen and take action! This week on Creativity School, I’m talking to Kimothy Joy, a watercolor and pen illustrator p…

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Lesson 42 - Manifesting Your Creativity Through the Akashic Records with Helen Vonderheide 1:16:41

5y ago1:16:41

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What are the Akashic Records and how can you use them as a tool to reconnect to who you are and manifest your unique creative expression? This week on Creativity School, I’m talking to my teacher Helen Vonderheide, Elite Certified Akashic Records Teacher and Practitioner. Helen gave me my Beginning Practitioner Certification, and I’m thrilled she’s…

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Lesson 41 - Authentically Craft Brand Messaging That Stands Out with Rachael Kay Albers 55:07

5y ago55:07

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With so much content out there, how can we create brand messaging that actually stands out in a memorable way and reach the right audience for our creative business? This week on Creativity School, Rachael Kay Albers is here to teach us how to create epic, unforgettable brand messaging and content through humor, connection, and fun! Rachael is a Cr…

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Lesson 40 - Celebrate Being a Multi-Passionate Creative with D’ana Joi Spencer 59:39

5y ago59:39

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We’re often told to find our zone of genius and hone in on one area of expertise, but what if you have more than one creative calling? Can you still be successful with your creative talents when everyone else is niching down? This week on Creativity School, D’Ana Joi Spencer, multi-passionate creative extraordinare, is here to tell us why we should…

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Lesson 39 - Unlock Your Creative Potential Through Meditation with Brad Gantt 1:01:06

5y ago1:01:06

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We know that meditation can help you reduce stress and anxiety, among many other health benefits, but can meditation actually help you become more creative? The answer is YES! And through some simple and effective techniques, it doesn’t require thought shaming and rigid postures to get there. This week on Creativity School, Brad Gantt, meditation t…

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Lesson 38 - Embracing Vulnerability as your Greatest Strength with BJ Williams 1:06:50

5y ago1:06:50

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How can we begin to embrace vulnerability as our greatest strength, rather than a weakness? This week on Creativity School, I’m speaking to BJ Williams about breaking stigmas surrounding mental health and being vulnerable, particularly for black men in America who are 20% more likely to experience mental illness than the general population. BJ is t…

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Lesson 37 - The Creative and Healing Power of Cannabis with Monica Lo 1:04:44

5y ago1:04:44

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This week on Creativity School, my guest Monica Lo and I have an open minded discussion about cannabis and it’s incredible power as a wellness tool for maximizing your creativity and promoting physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Monica is a photographer and creative director working to change the public perception of cannabis users. She’s al…

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