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Welcome to Curating the Curious, the podcast that celebrates staying curious in life and never settling into a box. This show is for the creators, the seekers, the explorers, the truth tellers….and the forever students of life. No matter what age or stage you’re currently at, this is not as good as it gets and it is never too late to begin. Join me as we explore all of the questions that come with the idea of curiosity. A place where the possibilities are endless and you can always start aga ...
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After spending the last several months (YEARS actually) studying habits and the different ways that they intertwine with our self image and identity, I'm excited to dedicate an episode to just a sampling of these ideas. This episode is an invitation to step into the power of your unique voice and live with joy, shedding the constraints of a rigid s…
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Welcome back to another episode of Cliffs Notes from a Curious Mind! This is an abbreviated list of the top 7 things that I've learned, loved, listened to, and/or labored over. Today's topics are: 1) A bit of Martha Graham's wisdom 2) the vibrant spirit of John Batiste's 'American Symphony' (and his upcoming tour). 3) we peer through the lens of 'f…
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I'm back and happy to say that taking a pause can be a transformative experience! A while ago, I made the decision to step away from the noise (in order to hear myself instead). In the quietness away from the constant buzz of social media, I found a liberty in solitude and a renewed connection with the voice within. This episode shares a bit of tha…
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Hello to all of my new listeners and welcome back to so many of you! Today I want to share something that I recorded several years ago called Wear Sunscreen. This spoken word song was a guiding force for me in my twenties and is something that I believe everyone can learn a little something from. If you haven't heard it yet, you're welcome...and if…
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We're coming right out of the gate with someone that I see as the living embodiment of all of the joy, curiosity, truth telling, and creative living that I've envisioned for this new season. In this first episode of Season 2, we talk about crafting a daily life that keeps us fulfilled and inspired, finding pockets of joy, building intentional frien…
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Isn't more love always the answer? Has the universe been sending me secret messages by way of Rick Rubin? So many questions...and also so many possible answers. Today's episode is all about Follow LeAnna and Curating the Curious: Instagram: @curating.the.curious @leanna_azzolini_photography Website: leannaazzoliniphoto.com…
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In the world of buzzwords, I think we’ve all heard the term “generational trauma”? But what about generational JOY? I mean, how much more interesting is that idea?? Leaving a legacy of joy! Is it possible? I don’t even know…but I definitely want to try. I’ll never forget the day that I read and wrote down those two words by Laura Aziz. At that time…
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What would happen if we truly all believed that people out there really do want us to succeed? What if we believed that people want to learn from us and work with us and hear what we have to say with a true sense of childlike curiosity (and a completely open heart)? Would we share more? Would we censor ourselves less? One of my favorite things abou…
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We're back with a new episode! This time, we have a very special guest...my baby girl, Layne Azzolini. Layne has been spending her time this year writing songs and today she's decided to share one with all of us. We talk about what it feels like when someone makes fun of something that we're proud of or puts us down. We also discuss the fact that a…
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We have a new episode of Cliffs Notes From a Curious Mind. This idea is an abbreviated and (hopefully) thought provoking series that will feature the top 7 things that I have learned, loved, listened to, and/or labored over. These 7 things have been carefully chosen to speak about today in order for us to get curious together and maybe provide a bi…
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Today's episode is sort of a hybrid between my earlier solo episodes and the new Cliffs Notes version. We will cover 7 things, but they will all follow a theme that braid them together. Today's 7 things are: 1) A quote from Cleo Wade 2) The definition of TRUE friendship 3) Words by Charles Cooley 4) "Poopy LeAnna" 5) Fountains and Drains 6) Volunta…
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This is the second episode of Cliffs Notes From a Curious Mind. This idea is an abbreviated and (hopefully) thought provoking series that will feature the top 7 things that I have learned, loved, listened to, and/or labored over in the past several days. These 7 things have been carefully chosen to speak about today in order for us to get curious t…
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Cliffs Notes From a Curious Mind is an abbreviated and (hopefully) thought provoking episode that will feature the top 7 things that I have learned, loved, listened to, and/or labored over in the past several days. These 7 things have been carefully chosen to speak about today in order for us to get curious together and maybe provide a bit of food …
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One of my FAVORITE parts of each interview is when I ask my guest about the one book that they feel that everyone should read and why. There are no right or wrong answers...it's all about learning new and interesting ideas and opening our scope of what we feed our minds. This particular episode is one that you'll probably want to have a pen and pap…
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I'm baaaaaaaack!! It's been a while and boy, have I missed you all. I've been busy learning how to "sort my mail" and get this life of mine back on track. Today we will catch up with things that have happened since I dropped that bomb of a last episode back in March. Things burning through my mind right now...friendship, being and introvert, paradi…
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“If you are a woman who dares to show up in the world in any way—big or small—the backlash will be swift and fierce and painful. It will come from men and women and people beyond and in between. When a man puts out his work, the world asks: is his work worthy? When a woman puts out her work, the world asks: Is she worthy of putting out her work? So…
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Today we have Michael Ash Smith from Unvaeled and Mber Creative. Michael wears many hats and this conversation covered it all. In this episode we discussed: the backstory of Unvaeled and how his magazine Unvael Journal came to be the social media algorithm and why we shouldn’t take low engagement personally how to embrace reels and rather than figh…
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You are an artist. We are all artists in some way. Each one of us creates, shapes, molds, or even bakes things of some sort. We all dream, dance, plan, sketch, sing, and imagine new ideas. We’re not required to be good at these things…it’s all about the process. The light that it brings to your heart. The moments of joy, energy, inspiration and flo…
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What does living a life of curiosity mean to you? Out of all of the things that we discuss on this podcast, that last question is my personal favorite. No one person sees it the same way and every interpretation leads me closer to understanding what I was doing when I decided to create this show, with this name, Curating the Curious. We've pulled t…
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“While the canvas of your life is painted with daily experiences, behaviors, reactions, and emotions…YOU are the one holding the brush.” -Oprah This episode is all about sitting down with that paintbrush and designing your life on that canvas. Did you know that the average person lasts 36 days with their New Year's Resolutions and goals? There are …
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Today's episode with David duChemin is for the dreamers and the makers, on the hunt for the meaning behind it all. We talk about bringing value to the world, making a living (and a life) with the things that we create, as well as one of my favorite topics, Memento Mori. I've been wanting to speak with David for a while...and he did not disappoint! …
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Today's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: Gratitude. Gratitude is the portal to abundance, joy, and magic. As Eckhart Tolle says, “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, change neural pathways, and increase he…
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This episode with Stormy Solis is for anyone who has ever had a dream, but isn't quite sure if it's possible or not. Maybe you didn't have the right role model, support, or guidance to provide you with that belief in yourself. Maybe you're currently stuck and allowing the self doubt to swallow you up? Whatever it might be, Stormy's story shows us t…
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"If you can accept that your life will one day end, then you're more likely to fill it with the things that spark enjoyment. The things that make you happy." -Rebecca Annie Rose Williams The pursuit of simple pleasures is something that I *try* to embrace in some way every day. Inspired by Rebecca, I believe it's the actual key to L-I-V-I-N-G. If y…
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“Man, sometimes it takes a long time to sound like yourself.” -Miles Davis We talk about finding our creative voice all the time. But Miles Davis, an icon, offering up this news flash that nobody escapes that period of the in-between... That space inside of what we want to create and what we actually have developed the skills in order to fulfill th…
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Today we're going to talk about 4 steps you can take in your life (today) in order to simplify and enhance your creative life and career. Often, it's the simplest of ideas that are the most overlooked. However, they're also usually the most powerful in the way of transformation and change. Come with me as we review this gem of an idea that was intr…
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We talk about all of the roadblocks to creating all the time: resistance, your inner critic, fear of the unknown, imposter syndrome…the list goes on and on. But in this episode I want to simplify it all for you into one very obvious but often overlooked idea. It’s been talked about in many ways, but I don’t think that people quite understand how re…
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We've got a double whammy for you today with two amazing ladies, Chandra Sandoval and Cindy Knight! Since their original (and separate) appearances here on the podcast, These two have joined forces and are now leading women all over the world with their Finding Wonder retreats. Regardless of whether you're looking to take part in a retreat, this ep…
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Oof...last month was a doozy. If anything, it's provided me with a bit of wisdom, knowledge, and a great topic for today's episode. I'm bringing my story to you today and laying it all out on the table. Mental health is something that I believe we need to normalize talking about in every way. As women, we can often be ruled by our hormones and disc…
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This is my special gift to you today. In a time when words fail me, I've put together this beautiful compilation of all of the goodness from every guest that I've had on to speak so far this season. The quotes section of every episode is one of my very favorite parts. I've been looking forward to sharing these all as a whole for some time now. I ho…
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Today's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: Stand in Your Power. As you learn to love yourself, you become more powerful each day. Stand in that power and own who you are. Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, change neural pathways, and increase healthy behaviors and activities. I dare you to try it for …
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No mincing words here. F*CK being modest. Shrinking yourself so that others will be more comfortable in your presence is for the birds. Now humility...that's a totally different story. Being humble while also recognizing the power and unique abilities that you possess can be a wonderful thing. Today we will dissect the difference between humility a…
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Feeling the overwhelm of summer madness mixed with the chaos of post-pandemic life ramping back up again? How can we manage it all and keep our heads above water? The key is all about taking the time to cut things into bite-sized chunks. "Micro-productivity" or "micro moves" (a term that I just made up for this episode) can be a true life-saver. In…
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Today's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: Money Mindset. You DESERVE abundance and prosperity. Let's talk about breaking through the imaginary ceiling in your mind and hitting that next level. Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, change neural pathways, and increase healthy behaviors and activities. I …
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We're all looking for fulfillment and purpose, aren't we? What if it all feels muddled and covered up by self doubt and fear...how do we move past that and get to the place we really want to be? "Your fear will always be triggered by your creativity because creativity asks you to enter into realms of uncertain outcome...and fear HATES uncertain out…
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I'm excited to introduce one of the coolest, funniest, and most consistent artists I know...Ashley Marston. I can't think of too many people out there who keep it more real, while also maintaining a level of fun and inspiration at the same time. Ashley is known for her work in capturing birth and underwater, as well family films. Her 365 day projec…
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Today's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: You are not running out of time and you are not doing this thing wrong. It's okay not to know how it will all unfold. Trust in your own timing. I've recently learned the power of affirmations and have begun to incorporate them into daily life. Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce …
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Today's episode with Emma Goulding covers so many thought provoking and inspiring topics. We talk about using social media as a tool for societal change, leaning into your identity with self portraits, feeling the fear and doing it anyway, and her goal of empowering others with information. Legacy is the key word and a greater purpose is lies benea…
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Since hitting the publish button on my Part 1 episode about burnout and the toll it's been taking on me, I've received handfuls of messages from so many of you who are finding yourselves in the same position. We are not alone. Throughout this process of taking a giant pause and finding new ways to heal, I've been collecting the thoughts and ideas t…
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This episode covers so many topics that have been on my heart for so long. We discuss the meaning of self portraiture and the role it has played in both of our lives. Cindy also shines the light on the process of unraveling and becoming that happens through the passing of time. For some, aging can be a scary process, but if we change the lens throu…
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Today's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: I trust in the timing of my life. There is no rush, there is no hurry...all we have is now. I choose to be here now. I've recently learned the power of affirmations and have begun to incorporate them into daily life. Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, change …
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Boom, bang, crash and burn...that's where I've been. I'm happy to say that things are finally looking up! For anyone who listened to my "Mindset-Which Wolf Do You Feed?" episode and felt overwhelmed by my intensity...apparently so did I! Shortly after that, I came face to face with a brick wall that wouldn't allow me to move any further, until I fa…
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Today's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: I Rejoice in My Creative Energy. I Freely Express Who I am and Let My Own Unique Light SHINE I've recently learned the power of affirmations and have begun to incorporate them into daily life. Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, increase neural pathways, and i…
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When it comes down to it, mindset is EVERYTHING. We've all heard the parable about the two wolves...which one do you feed? For some lucky people, positive thinking comes more naturally. For others (including myself), it can be a daily requirement to make sure you stay on the right track mentally. Feeding the right wolf can take some work. After we'…
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Today's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: I am Open and Receptive to All Good "Every thought is either an investment or a cost". - T Harve Ecker I've recently learned the power of affirmations and have begun to incorporate them into daily life. Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, increase neural pathw…
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Today's episode with actress, singer, model, and comedian Sunny Mabrey is all about feeling the fear and doing it anyway. Following your heart and going for every dream that enters your brain. Scared of that thing...do it anyway. Fall down once...stand up twice. It's never too late for you to start something new, and if you can dream it up, then yo…
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Today's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: Everything I do is a choice, so I am in control of my reality. This is the very first day of this format that I'm popping in here for a little experiment. I've recently learned the power of affirmations and have begun to incorporate them into daily life. If you're looking for a quick way to kick off your da…
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***please forgive my ignorance for using the word “tribe” so many times in this episode. I’m looking for a way to amend it, but until then, please know I’m aware (and embarrassed). Hopefully I’ll be able to do something about this soon. Until then, this is my apology.*** Do you have a strong support system in your life that lifts you up and support…
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From traveling around the world to studying the work of the Old Masters, Kellee Quinn has done it all. She shares her stories and views on making art, inspired by all things from the past. Her motherhood and breastfeeding work is in a league of it's own, and this episode gives insight as to why. There are no words to describe how much I enjoyed cre…
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