Create for No Reason

In this energizing mini-episode, Kate shares three activities that will instantly boost your energy to help you pursue your creative dreams. While many people believe time is their most valuable asset, it's actually your energy that fuels your passion and productivity. These activities are sure to revitalize your spirit and set you in motion. Get energized and dream big.

In this episode, we were joined by podcaster and solopreneur Nick Bennett. We talked about overcoming perfectionism to launch your creative projects, the struggle of valuing your unique perspective (and how that's killing your content & creativity), and tips on deciding what to create and how to share it with the world.

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In this episode of Create For No Reason, we were joined by Creative Director and Brand Strategist Jeremy Pelley. We discussed the importance of creating for the joy of it, how to reignite your passion for lost creative pursuits, navigating the traps of confirmation bias, and how to leverage our past experiences and knowledge to fuel our future creations. This inspiring conversation will motivate you to embrace your unique creative journey.

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Ever thought about writing a memoir? Everyone has a story to tell. In this episode of Create For No Reason, we sit down with the talented writer, editor, ghostwriter, and coach, Emily Gindlesparger. We delve into the art of memoir writing and the secrets to cultivating a thriving creative practice.

Whether you’re dreaming of penning your own memoir or simply looking to enhance your writing skills, this episode is packed with inspiration for anyone passionate about their creative journey.

Tune in to discover:

What makes great writing

How to overcome challenges of the creative process

Three powerful writing tips to help you unleash your best work.

Find Emily here: https://www.instagram.com/emilygindle/

Does writing have to be hard? Not according to Terri Trespicio. In this episode of Create For No Reason, we're diving into the exciting world of writing. If you've ever felt bogged down by the challenges of putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), you're not alone. In fact, many writers talk about the pain of producing great work. Some believe the only way to create something remarkable is through struggle.

While many writers focus on criticism as the only path to improvement, Terri introduces us to the Gateless Method, an approach that helps you tap into your flow and rediscover the joy in writing.

In this episode, you'll discover:

- The magic of the Gateless Method & how it empowers writers to unleash their best work

- Why a supportive writing community can transform your creative journey

- How to consistently create content without burning out

- The difference between discipline and ritual and why it matters

- ...and more

Find out more about Terri and The Studio here: https://territrespicio.com/

Have you ever felt that nagging doubt in your Creative Pursuits? You start asking yourself questions like, "Who am I to create, to dream, to shine?" You're not alone! This creativity-crushing feeling can hold us back from reaching our fullest potential.

But it doesn't have to! In this episode, Kate reveals how impostor syndrome is merely an excuse, and she shares three powerful strategies to break free from its grip. It's time to embrace your passions and step into the best version of yourself. Tune in to discover how to overcome self-doubt and unleash your creative genius.

In this episode of Create For No Reason, we're joined by podcasting expert Marc Ronick, who shares valuable insights to elevate your creative game. Whether you're producing a podcast, writing articles, or producing videos, Mark's practical advice will empower you to create content you believe should exist in the world.

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In this episode, my guest, Brian Carter, shares valuable insights into the creative process. We dive into the world of stand-up comedy, explore the nuances of writing, discuss strategies for silencing critics, and uncover how to define success in any creative endeavor.

This episode will inspire you to reflect on your creative work, examine your approach, and understand why it’s crucial to keep creating.

Welcome back to Create For No Reason—we’re thrilled to be relaunching after a year-long hiatus! This podcast is dedicated to exploring the joy and craft of the creative process and what it takes to build a meaningful body of work. Our conversations with creators are designed to inspire and offer valuable insights to help you move forward in your creative pursuits.

In this episode, I share five questions to ask before starting, launching, or quitting your creative project. Reflecting on these questions will help you navigate your creative journey with greater clarity and confidence.

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This is a simple mindset shift inspired by a joke from one of my favorite comedians. It can be so easy for us to focus on the negative aspects of life. All the things that aren't going right. All the things we can't control. But when we flip the switch and think about what in our life is going well and that we have the power to do something that will positively influence our future, we're taking back control. When we believe that the future is greater than our past, everything changes. Life becomes more fun. We start noticing things we never did before. We give ourselves permission to explore our passions and pursue our dreams. I hope this video inspires you to do more of what you love.

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Today's mini-episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a friend of mine about personal growth, learning, books, and the importance of stillness. When was the last time you sat in silence and listened to your inner voice to discover answers to your challenges?

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If you're waiting to launch your creative project, this episode is for you. I chatted with writer, story coach, and brand storyteller Victoria Payne about her latest project, The Naked Librarian. With a vision to create a brand, she started this project with a blog and a podcast. The key word is started. We can't get a project up and going until we have the courage to start. I hope this episode inspires you to do just that.

Discover more about Victoria here: https://www.victoriapayne.com/

And check out The Naked Librarian here: https://www.nakedlibrarian.com/

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It's been really fun doing the show. I hope some of these lessons inspire you to live your creative life.

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I love this beautiful letter written by Kurt Vonnegut to a group of high school students. It's an inspiring message we all need to hear. You can find it here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kurt-vonnegut-xavier-letter_n_4964532

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It's way too easy for us to talk ourselves out of creating. This is why it's important for us to have an accountability partner or create a system that sets us up to hold ourselves accountable for doing work that matters to us.

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Can you write a book in two weeks? My friend Donnie Tuttle set out to do just that with a group of students. In this episode, we talked about the writing process, how to leverage ChatGPT in the book-writing process, and how to continue having creative adventures throughout your career.

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I was so excited to have Michael Burke back on the show. Michael is a comedian/writer/actor. You can follow him on TikTok or Instagram (@DMichaelBurke) where he makes relatable videos about work/life boundaries. He also does a weekly improv series on Instagram stories where he brings to life anything from “a fly who can’t escape through the blinds” to a “plastic bag on the side of a highway.” He is an infectiously fun person to add to your timelines.

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This episode was inspired by Rick Rubin's book The Creative Act and a conversation he had with Brian Koppelman.

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This is a pretty random episode. I share a piece of my morning pages. I also share an incomplete poem I'm working on. I hope this episode inspires you to write, create, and share.

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It's easy to start comparing our work to those we admire. But when we do, sometimes it stops us from creating. It stops us from pursuing the passion projects that are clearly meant for us. I hope this episode inspires you to keep creating.

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Inspiration doesn't strike when we're sitting on the couch or procrastinating on our work. It happens when we're working. When we show up even when we don't feel like it. Even when it's hard.

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I hope this episode inspires you to do more of what you love and rediscover the passion in your life.

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The thing about creating is... Well, it's complicated. There's so much that goes into the creative process. Sometimes ideas dance freely in our mind. We know what to do with them and which direction to go. Other times, it's not that simple. We sit in front of the keyboard or stare at a blank canvas waiting for inspiration to strike. In this episode, Kate shares some of her thoughts on the creative process and why, no matter what, we must continue to create.

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Creating a personal strategic plan helps us stay focused on what it is we truly want to accomplish in our lives. In this episode, Kate shares simple steps to creating a personal strategic plan you'll actually use to accomplish your dreams this year.

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In order to live a happier, more fulfilling life, we need to let go of what no longer serves us to make space for what does.

Here are 6 things to let go of to help you become the best version of yourself:

Perfectionism – How many dreams are waiting or dying inside of you because you are waiting for the perfect time or because you don’t want to put it out into the world because it doesn’t have all of the ‘perfect pieces’ even though we know perfect doesn’t exist.Comparison – Nothing beneficial comes from comparing. The only person you need to compare yourself to is the person you were yesterday.Toxic relationships – Let go of the people in your life that don’t serve you, the people you give so much effort and energy to that don’t give it back. Let people show you who they really are, and believe them.Negative self-talk – Ask yourself: Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it kind?Unused things – what can you get rid of that you no longer use? Maybe it’s clothes in your closet or books on your shelf. When we start getting rid of unused things, the energy shifts and opens up, and we invite new energy back into our lives.Judgment – let go of judgment of yourself and of other people. It is not our job to judge people in this world. We have no idea what other people are going through in their lives. If we lead with kindness and love, the world would be a much better place.

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What passion project have you been putting off? Now is the time to say yes to the opportunities and activities in your life that will help you become the person you are meant to be. Hopefully, this will be your reminder to stop talking yourself out of it and simply say yes.

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In this mini-episode, I share ten great books I've read in 2022. I hope you find something to add to your reading list.

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In this episode, Kate chats with Nicholas Hutchison, Founder of BookThinkers, a company dedicated to spreading the power of personal development books. Nicholas is focused on developing insightful content and interviewing the world’s top non-fiction authors for his podcast, BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books.

Nick shared some of the books that changed his life including The Four Hour Work Week, Man's Search for Meaning, and Rich Dad, Poor Dad. He also shared some of his favorite authors and his dream podcast guests.

As a digital nomad, Nicholas runs his business from a different country every month and gives all of the credit for this lifestyle to some of the early books he has read.

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In this episode, Kate chats with Suzanne Gunderson, Speaker & Mentor of Stress Resilience Solutions. Suzanne shared strategies on how to experience the present moment in a safe, connected way. She also discussed the gut and mind connection, why we don't show our true feelings for fear of being disconnected from others, and how to lean into becoming your true and authentic self.

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This mini-episode was inspired by my own overthinking. For me, I call friends to help me break the cycle of overthinking. I also use a helpful set of questions I discovered from reading Jon Acuff's book Soundtracks.

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In this episode, Kate chats with Author, Speaker, & Coach Wendi Blum Weiss. Wendi shares her five questions to discover your inner calling, how to reverse engineer the life you want, how to get crystal clear on your goals, and the importance of exploring your genius to live a more fulfilling life. She also discussed the importance of mentorship and how to get around other people who are living their calling.

Pick up your copy of Called to Speak Lead & Impact.

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In this episode, Kate chats with Jasmin Haley about what it takes to become a great speaker. Jasmin shares the three biggest mistakes speakers make, how to better connect with your audience, how to perfect your craft, and her HEART methodology to create a fabulous presentation.

Jasmin Haley, MS,  is a nationally-awarded speaker, author, educator, and podcaster dedicated to helping audiences understand that the time is now if they want to make an impact and serve their communities from the heart. Her global consulting firm helps rockstar professionals amplify their voices from the stage. Her inclusive message in burnout, becoming legacy-driven, and how to create presentations that reach the HEART have impacted the lives of her audience members and transformed the professionals she has coached to business growth and successful speaking careers. Learn more about her at www.jasminhaley.com.

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In this episode, Kate chats with author Terrance P. Elmore. Terrance believes it is his duty to share his creative work. He shares his thoughts on creativity, the writing process, and how to hold yourself accountable to do your best work. They also talk about self-sabotage, dealing with haters, and enjoying the process of writing.

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In this episode, Kate chats with Becca Powers, Author of Harness Your Inner CEO. Becca is also an award-winning sales executive and is currently writing her second book, Break Up With Burnout. Becca shares the five stages of burnout and what to do about each of them. She also discusses the importance of pursuing your creativity, why it's so challenging for high achievers to sit and do nothing, why being multi-passionate is a good thing, and how to let yourself change without guilt.

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Do you have Creative Courage? What does that even mean to you? Kate believes it means making a bold decision about the direction of your work. To do that, you have to believe in your ideas enough to move forward and not look back. To not question if your choice was right or wrong. To not allow other people’s opinions to persuade you to go a different direction. It's in the videos you choose to make, the opinion article you decide to write, or a strategic decision about your business. Creative Courage is the topic of this week's episode.

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In this episode, Kate chats with Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor, Marie Bodine. She has a passion to influence others to heighten their creativity, elevate productivity, delete stress, and develop unshakeable inner peace.

Marie shares why we spend so much time in "advanced worry" and how to get out of it, how to assess where you are today, and the power of breath work to help you live a happier life. She also warns against attaching too much value to accomplishments and outcomes. It may leave us feeling unworthy when really at the end of the day, we all have value simply because we are human.

Did you know sadness and happiness have different breath patterns? So do fear and calm. Many interesting facts were uncovered in this episode.

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In this episode, Kate speaks with David Hill, host of The Path to Mastery podcast. David shares his ideas on creativity and how to live outside of your comfort zone. The more we push ourselves to try new things, the easier it gets. He shares how to keep moving forward even when things aren't going your way. David shares his experience in producing his books. He decided to hire a ghost writer instead of writing, which is one route to take to share your ideas with the world.

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In this episode, Kate shares her journey to get back on track with her daily writing practice and how you can do the same with one of your habits. Challenges are a great way to hold ourselves accountable to our dreams.

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In this episode, Kate chats with writer and creator Don Martin. Although Don is a full-time fraud investigator, it doesn't stop him from exploring his creativity. Don is a multi-passionate creative. With over 123K followers on TikTok, he understands the importance of storytelling and building a relationship with his community. His advice to other creators is to stop worrying about the algorithm and be a whole person first. Enjoy multiple outlets for your creativity. Don shares his journey of working with Simon & Schuster and writing the book he never thought he would write.

Check out Don's podcast Head on Fire.

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In this episode, Kate chats with Stu Jeffery. Stu has over nine hundred thousand followers on TikTok. He creates hilarious videos simply by being himself and sharing his stories. Kate discovered that Stu started his career as a writer and even challenged him to write his first book of essays. Kate & Stu discussed the creative process, writing, video creation, and what Stu will do when he reaches one million followers.

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During this episode, Justin Konikow shares his formula for living a more creative life. He believes that living a fulfilling life means integrating your work and your purpose together in an authentic way. Justin explains why we shouldn't care about vanity metrics when it comes to our content. We also discussed how to become a more active reader and Justin's top three books. We explored why Justin believes creativity and authenticity are two in the same and how haters are just confused admirers.

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In this episode Kate chats with Ramon Ray. He shares strategies on how to become the CEO of your life. They discussed how to get started with your side hustle or hobby, the best way to approach sponsorships, the importance of building your personal brand, and the difference between a Creative Pursuit and a business. If you're interested in writing a book, but not actually writing the book, Ramon shares the tactics he used to publish his book Celebrity CEO.

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To learn more about Ramon Ray, go to SmartHustle.com

Ramon Ray is an in-demand expert on small business success and the founder of SmartHustle.com. He has started four companies and sold two of them and is a four-time author. He's a global keynote speaker, event host and emcee, entrepreneur, and best-selling author.

In this episode of Create For No Reason, Kate chatted with Mike Zeller, Business Architect & Entrepreneur Mentor. Mike shared strategies to help us lean into our creative genius and live in our purpose. Mike also shared how to stop playing in small-itis, how to eliminate procrastination, and how to discover your powerful alter ego to help you push through fear and do the work you're meant to do.

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Free resources from Mike:

CLAIM YOUR POWER NLP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV48qtyWDv8

6 PAGE ZOG GUIDE 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gr_MxRzqS7U-OZgDagdcrhoXC-LzNpfl/view?usp=sharing

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In this mini-episode of Create For No Reason, Kate shares a piece of unfinished work. Some stuff is better to polish and make beautiful before sharing it with the world, but there is something special about seeing or hearing someone's unfinished work and thought process that is so interesting. Do you ever share work that isn't fully complete?

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In this episode, Kate chats with Larisa Harrington, owner/founder of Strong By Nature, and a 20-year Air Force retiree, wife, and mother of 2. For over 2 decades, she has been helping clients live happier and healthier lives.

During this episode, we talked about creating a mindfulness practice, how to identify burnout, and how to live a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

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In this episode, Kate chats with Julie DeLucca-Collins. They talked about TikTok, content creation, consistency, and how to gain confidence in your creative work.

Julie is the Founder and CEO of Go Confidently Services and the host of the popular Casa DeConfidence Podcast®. As a Business and Life Strategist Coach, Julie helps women business owners launch or grow their businesses, get clients, be productive,and achieve their dreams. Julie helps her clients create simple habits to achieve goals and change lives. Julie is also the best-selling author of the newly released book Confident You Confidence.

In this episode, Kate chats with Pedro Maciel about the power of social audio. If you have a message to share with the world, it's inside of you for a reason. Social audio like podcasting, Clubhouse, and live streaming is a great way to share your message and the right people will find it. We talked about imposter syndrome, how to find your voice, and simple ways to get started. I hope you find it helpful.

In this mini-episode, Kate shares three ways to live a happier life. The first of which is to identify your dreams. So many people have stopped dreaming. We become more fully alive when we allow ourselves to dream and actually go after them.

In this episode, Kate chats with Rocki Griffin, "Social with Rocki" about entrepreneurship and creativity. Rocki discussed her journey to becoming a full-time entrepreneur in a creative industry, how to deal with burnout, and how to stay optimistic. She also shared a great activity to help boost your creativity.

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Rocki is an Instagram unicorn. She is a social media marketer and strategist who helps small businesses learn how to make sales and grow their brand on Instagram. She also works as a business coach, public speaker, and clubhouse influencer, among many other businesses. Rocki has worked as a volunteer Facebook group moderator for Gary Vaynerchuck, been a student business coach for Jenna Soard, and has been an Instagram marketer for over 8 years. She has helped over 2,000 clients secure a steady stream of income from the Instagram platform.

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In this episode, Kate chats with Psychotherapist Dr. Janie Lacey. Dr. Janie discusses how to have healthy relationships. She also describes attachment styles and how to identify if you are in a toxic relationship. She also shares tips on dating in a post- Covid world.

In this mini-episode, Kate shares the importance and frustration of trusting the process in our creative work. She's writing a book and is in the "messy middle" right now which can be an emotional space. Can you relate?

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In this episode, Kate chats with Hollywood filmmaker Saul Blinkoff about creativity and living an awesome life. Saul shares his journey to becoming a Disney animator, his definition of creativity, and how to discover your passions. He also shares insight into trusting the creative process and how to keep showing up and doing the work to fulfill your dreams.

Saul Blinkoff is a Hollywood filmmaker who has worked for many high profile clients including; THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS, NETFLIX and AMAZON. He started his animation career on the DISNEY films Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan and Tarzan. 

Currently, Saul is a Supervising Producer at DREAMWORKS on the new Award Winning series, MADAGASCAR: A LITTLE WILD, and lives in Los Angeles with his wife and four children. Saul also hosts the weekly inspirational podcast, ‘Life of AWESOME!’ Learn more about Saul at SaulBlinkoff.com.

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In this Mini Episode, Kate talks about eliminating excuses and pushing your creative ideas forward. You have everything you need to push your Creative Pursuits forward.

In this episode, Kate chats with Palmela Slim. Pamela is an author, business coach, and co-founder with her husband Darryl of the Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona. She has written three books: Escape from Cubicle Nation (named Best Small Business and Entrepreneur book of 2009 from 800 CEO Read), Body of Work (2014 with Penguin Portfolio), and her latest The Widest Net.

Kate and Pam chat about community building, the creative process, and the magic of muses. Pam shares her advice on writing a book, building community, and growing a business your way. They also discussed creative habits and rituals, and why you don't need to be an entrepreneur to be cool and creative.

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In this episode, Kate chats with Social Audio Influencer & Entrepreneur, Alexander Gonzalez. His life changed forever after losing eighty-four pounds and finally discovering his purpose. He has dedicated his life to helping others work through similar life-changing transformations and live a more fulfilling life.

Kate and Alexander talked about strategies to start before you're ready, finding your why, how to lead with confidence, how to lean into your superpower, and more.

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In this mini-episode, I share a few thoughts that may inspire you in your creative work. First, are you creating content that people would miss if you stopped sharing? It's a great question inspired by Seth Godin. I think about it a lot when I'm creating content. Second, do what makes you better. These are the words that fell out of my mouth while I was journaling the other morning. Listen to this episode and let me know what you think.

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Andrew Davis is a bestselling author & keynote speaker. He's built and sold a digital marketing agency, produced for NBC and worked for The Muppets. Today, Andrew Davis teaches business leaders how to grow their businesses, transform their cities, and leave their legacy.

In this episode, Kate and Andrew talk about what it takes to earn attention from your audience, short-form vs. long-form content, and the number one way to become a better content creator.

Kate asked Andrew if the market is too crowded for more content creators. Andrew explains why there is always a content hole in the market and how to find your version of FishTV (you'll have to listen to find out).

Learn more about Andrew at www.akadrewdavis.com

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Who are you? What do you want? These are two questions Donnie Tuttle encourages people to ask themselves during different phases of their lives. We're constantly learning, growing, and becoming. In this episode, we talked about collaboration, handling fear, being addicted to work and productivity, and more. We explored judgment and shame around the creative process and how to give yourself creative power.

At the end of the show, Donnie asked Kate for a bit of coaching. He wants to be a generous artist unafraid of sharing his work with the world. He holds himself back and needs a little push. If you're scared to share your work or creative project, I hope the conversation inspires you to get it out. The world needs your idea.

In this episode, Kate chats with Jackie Minsky about energy, intuition, hypnotherapy, and more. Can you really attract the things you want in your life? Jackie believes you can. In fact, her podcast, Stupid Wise Girl, landed on Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 20 Podcast list in 2020. She attributes that along with other successes to the energy work she does to create a great life.

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In this episode, Kate chats with her friend Tariq Roberson. They chatted about Kate's experience in Tariq's poetry workshop, the creative process, and what it takes to become a good writer. Tariq shared some of his favorite artists that inspire him and he even read one of his poems at the end of the episode. 

In this episode, Kate shares her experience with the 30-day cold shower challenge she started last month. There's something really exciting about incorporating a challenge to help you build a new habit. She also challenges you to turn one piece of content into three to five. If you're already investing time into creating one video, article, or post, think about how much better it will be when you turn it into multiple pieces of content to share online. Are you up for the challenge? 

Happy New Year! Like many people, I took some time to reflect on the past year. To think about what I've learned, relearned, and created. I even spent some time creating my dream list which was fun. In this episode, I share a few thoughts and ideas that will hopefully inspire you to create more of what you love in 2022. Enjoy. 

In this episode, Kate chats with Dimple Thakrar about love and relationships. Being in healthy, loving relationships helps us create more freely. We learn more about ourselves, what's important to us, and how we can communicate better. Dimple talks about the importance of getting clear on who you are before getting into a relationship. She also shared a great exercise to help you discover who you want to become. If you want your partner to show up as their authentic self, you must do the same. 

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In this episode, Kate introduces you to her friend Lolita E. Walker. She's an incredible coach, author, speaker, poet, and incredible human doing amazing things in the world. She encourages everyone she meets to live boldly and pursue their passions. She shared a wonderful affirmation exercise that you can do today. When you write your powerful affirmation, share it with Kate (@KateVolman) and Lolita (@HeyCoachWalker) on Instagram.  

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This episode is different than any other episode so far. Kate shares the conversation that inspired her to share one of her poems and hopes it inspires you to share your work. We talk a lot about the creative process on this podcast. While not everything is meant to be shared, you can learn a lot about yourself and your work when you're willing to share it with the world. Do you agree?  

Kate had a fun conversation with Glenn Lundy, founder of Breakfast With Champions. Glenn shared his journey of creating an incredible community of entrepreneurs, professionals, and interesting people on a mission to achieve their dreams and make the world a better place. In this episode, you'll discover how to take action on your vision, how to build community, what's holding you back, and the importance of having an incredible team. 

Glenn believes that if you change the way you start your morning, it will make a massive impact on your life. Get his Morning Five Planner here: https://themorning5planner.com/

Kate had such a fun time chatting with this week's guest Lincoln Hoppe. They talked about the creative process, what creativity means, and the power of improv to live a more fulfilling life. They also talked about acting, writing, and how different content creation is today vs. years ago. It's an exciting time to take your ideas and turn them into something. 

Lincoln Hoppe is an award-winning Film and Television actor based in Los Angeles, CA. He’s appeared in over 80 movies and TV Shows for companies such CBS, NBC, Disney, Dreamworks, MGM, Nickelodeon, and Apple TV+.  Notable appearances include ‘Stargate Origins’, ‘Scorpion’,  ‘Saints & Soldiers: Airborne Creed’ and ‘Witnesses’;  a Top 10 Box Office film in 2021. He shares and teaches his passion for Creativity, Play, and Improvisation through ImprovWizards.com. You can follow him across social media platforms @LincolnHoppe or at his website at lincolnhoppe.com. 

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In this episode, Kate chats with Nate Forrest. He helps small and home-based business entrepreneurs create lead and sales funnels that get results. When he's not working, you can usually find him playing poker, at church, or on the social audio app, Clubhouse hosting The Social Media Show. He shared a great exercise at the end for listeners to help them find and connect with their audience. 

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In this episode, Kate was solo as she interviewed Dennis Shiao. They met at Content Marketing world earlier this year. Dennis spoke about newsletters and Kate was inspired to bring him on the show to share some of his best tips. Newsletters may sound boring at first, but they're an incredible way to share your ideas and content. Plus, it's another way to explore your creativity by giving it your own creative flare. I hope this episode inspires you to start one of your own. 

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Reinvention with intention. In this episode, Kate and Shawn talk about what it takes to reinvent yourself. Some of us have lost a job and were forced to reinvent. Others decide to finally pursue that dream in their heart they've been ignoring for years. We make choices every day on how we show up, how we spend our time, and what kind of work we're committed to doing. Shawn says he wants to be the kind of person that looks for new adventures. What kind of person do you choose to be? Once you decide, the next step is to actually be that kind of person. Do the activities that kind of person would do. Reinvent yourself because you want to. Reinvent because it's exciting. Reinvent because you can. Today. Right now. How will you reinvent yourself?

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Shawn and Kate hang out with TikTok sensation and futurist Brooke J Lacy. They nerd out about NFTs, Crypto, and the creative process. Brooke shares her story about how being vulnerable on TikTok one day gave her an opportunity to connect to hundreds of thousands of other people working on their mental wellness and anxiety during COVID. Her story is a perfect example of how doing one thing just because you love it, can turn into something that changes the course of your life.

Brooke has been a woman in tech for 24 years, she's faced doubt and criticism and moved through with empathy. She simplifies complex topics like technology and mental health so that everyone can relate to her. She has a unique ability to understand challenging topics like cryptocurrency and cyber security and simplify them for the masses so that they are properly educated and feel confident with the tech challenges they are facing.

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Kate and Shawn went live on the Facebook! They talked about people we need to surround ourselves with to do our best work.

Who are your best creative friends? Who are your soul friends? These are the people who push you to be the best version of yourself. They're the people you turn to for advice, support, and a kick in the pants. If, you know, a kick in the pants is what you need. 

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Discover how a former gym owner turned into a full-time podcaster. During this episode, Kate & Shawn talk to Adam Schaeuble, a podcaster and coach with over 600 episodes recorded since 2016. He helps podcasters learn how to love their show like a hobby and build it like a business. They talked about Adam's journey into podcasting and what he's learned after starting three shows. Adam shares his thoughts on community building and collaboration to help build a successful podcast and have fun doing it. If you have a podcast or are interesting in creating one for fun or business, you'll love this episode. 

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In this episode, we catch up with the consummate creative Jay Baer. We talk about his latest book, Talk Triggers, and what it means to be mentionable today. How can we be creative and stand out? We also talk about hokey, tequila, alpacas, how to cheat at bbq competitions, and why Seth Godin is a perfect dinner party guest. 

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Kate and Shawn talk about their own creative processes and what it feels like when things get harder. They talk about how expectations can gum up the works. It might be fun and games when we start making something. That's the whole point: create something for no reason. Sometimes though, we take our creative endeavors to the next level. We dipped our foot in the pool and decide it's time for a swim. It gets harder. We create expectations. We get frustrated. We consume more than we create. We procrastinate. That's when we get stuck. But it can still be play. Don't forget that. We more we create, the happier we are. 

Shawn's in Idaho hiking up beautiful mountains. Kate's heading to Oregon to visit her friend Kyle. Kyle always challenges Kate to ship her work. So in this episode, we talk about creating and getting your work out into the world. Being brave enough to share your ideas even when they aren't perfect. Because we know it'll never be perfect. Shipping helps the creative process because we get feedback. It also helps us get more comfortable sharing. Like how Shawn published his first book of poetry this year, I Believe in a God Who Rollerskates. What creative project will you commit to shipping this month?

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In this episode, Shawn and Kate talk about what it takes to create good work. When you're in the creation process, is your work "real"? Shawn thinks it may just be a naughty puppet (listen to the episode). We know what great work looks and feels like, but it can only be accomplished by practice. It's hard to be consistent when we're creating mediocre work, but it's so worth it.   

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Shawn’s in the Jungle. Kate teases him about his Eat Pray Love journey. We talk about gathering the ingredients to create something only you can create. We also explore whether or not we're good at giving and/or receiving information. Are you open to receive what the universe has in store for you? Are you prepared to create something magical simply because you're willing to listen to the signs around you? We would love your thoughts on this episode. 

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In this episode, Kate and Shawn chat with Bobby Del Rio. He's a repped Hollywood actor, writer, and director. Most recently, Bobby wrote and directed the feature film The Market. Bobby has become one of the top film moderators on Clubhouse, curating many influential rooms in Hollywood.

Bobby creates what he likes. He's committed to the practice and believes the right people will find his work. Bobby is definitely confident in his own skin and isn't afraid to share his options and go after what he wants. It's just what he does. It serves him well. We hope this episode inspires you to step into your unique genius and create for you. 

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In this episode, Kate and Shawn explore mindset vs. environment. Can you get out of a creative rut or even do your best work simply by changing your thoughts or environment? 

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In this episode, Kate and Shawn talk to Jeff McMahon. He's had an incredible music career. In his role as keyboardist and vocalist, he has shared the success of hits and landmarks with the celebrated country superstar Tim McGraw. While juggling a successful touring and recording career, he also worked hard to raise awareness and support cutting-edge research for brain tumor patients through the Tug McGraw Foundation. Jeff believes that creativity lives in each of us as long as we're willing to put in the work and practice our craft. He's a really wonderful human and we're so glad  we're able to introduce you to him. 

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This is an episode about living with ourselves and becoming ourselves and stealing from other people to help make it happen. We talk about being happy exactly where you are while pursuing your dreams, where you find inspiration, and what you're willing to do to become the person you're meant to be. 

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When was the last time you flipped through a book and read from a random page only to discover the words were exactly what you needed? What does being mindful mean to you? How often do you sit in silence and let yourself notice what's happening? This is a fun episode where Shawn and Kate explore music and noticing things others may not see. Who do you get inspiration from when creating your work? Can you discover something different about a song you've listened to hundreds of times? We hope this episode inspires you to create. 

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Are you going through life as the tortoise or the hare? Sometimes we're so focused on achieving our dreams that we forget to take time to enjoy the journey along the way. To remember that there is no finish line. Fiercely pursuing our dreams of tomorrow doesn't mean we can't be genuinely grateful for exactly where we are today.

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In this episode, Kate and Shawn explore a fun exercise to help you break through your fears and go after your dreams. So what? It's a phrase we can use to help us discover that the worst-case scenario isn't really that bad. This activity takes us through a process to remove anxiety and give us the confidence to start doing the work we know we're meant to do. We would love to know if you give it a try. 

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In this episode, Shawn and Kate talk about recognizing our creative habits. Shawn recently read James Clear's book Atomic Habits. In it, James shares a great analogy to help us understand more about the impact our habits have when we're willing to trust the process and continue doing the work. Pushing through your creative practice when you aren't seeing results can be difficult, but when we believe in our work and know we may be just one step away from impact, it's easier to keep going. We would love to know your thoughts. 

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In this episode, we chat with Joel Lalgee. He teaches recruiters how to post content other than boring. His content generates 2 million views a month! Like Kate and Shawn, Joel believes creativity can be found everywhere. Consistency matters. It's what helps you discover your creative genius and what to create that attracts your tribe. You can find Joel on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recruitmentmarketing1/

In this episode, Kate and Shawn talk about process, practice, and the power of your dreams. It may seem random at first, but it all comes together. There's nothing we can do about the past, let it go. Decide what's next. Believe in your dreams. Fall in love with the process. Shawn hates this term. He prefers the word practice. Either way, it's what makes you stronger to create the thing only you can create.

This week we chat with intuitive-healer and candle-maker Sara Spring. We talk creativity, energy, chakras, blockage, and boredom. If all the universe is in a constant state of vibration, does it make sense that creativity—inspiration—is affected by it somehow? Is it a frequency in us and around us? And if it is, how can we take advantage of that? How can we tap into that? The answer, according to Sara, is a lot simpler than you think and it only takes an hour or two to make it happen.

Kate also figures out what people are talking about when they talk about Mercury in retrograde. Human sacrifice! Dogs and cats living together! Mass hysteria!

Quantal is a creative polymath. He's an artist, podcaster, brand designer, storyteller, and wrestling coach. And get this: he feels like he's just now figuring out his footing. Constant discovery is a big part of what pushes him forward. These days he's focused on developing a creative ecosystem. Community is important. Listening to others is important.

Quantal is the host of The Creative Brew, a show dedicated to talking about creative endeavors and living a purposeful live—be it basketball, comics, comedy, or gratitude.

Make sure you listen long enough to hear his story about a marshmallow who eats the fingers and toes of children who misbehave. It's brilliant and hilarious. He uses it to keep his grandkids on their toes. 

In this episode, we talk to Flose LaPierre. She's a writer, storyteller, and creator of Write to Heal. Flose turned to poetry while dealing with trauma in her life. She also found comfort in writing. She believes that beautiful poetry reveals itself through the process of writing. Give yourself permission to turn to the page and write, even if you don't think you're any good. She recently stepped into her power and started hosting writing workshops to help others heal. She's a brilliant writer, an awesome friend, and a beautiful human. Enjoy.   

This week we chat with one of Shawn's longtime friends: the artist currently known as Tommy Kern. In addition to being a sought-after sculptor and furniture maker, Tommy is a brilliant photographer. We talk about what it means to be an artist and why it's so important to have a creative practice. How can we quiet our inner perfectionist? What do we do when we're intimidated by others' work? How can we develop our own voice and perspective and honor our own truth? We end this episode with a simple phone photography challenge. You should try it. We did. It felt really really good. 

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We all know creativity can change your live. Millions of people have rediscovered their childhood passions in the middle of miserable careers or after significant life changes. It's healing. It feeds us emotionally and spiritually. But it's not always easy. Art is messy. Starting something new is messy. That's part of the process. It doesn't mean you're heading in the wrong direction. I means you're working on something that's worth your time. You're developing a creative practice. Let's talk about how to handle our creative mess.

In this episode we talk to Jennifer Liss, the founder of the Creative Commute community and podcast. She's interested in seeing more people get creative because of the joy it brings into their lives and the lives of the people they interact with. Creative joy is funny that way. It spreads. It has a ripple effect. When we make something--anything, we become a little kinder and confident and encouraging. That's a win-win-win in our book.