The Spark with Coco the Inspirationist

This solo dives into my feelings around my first ever launch 😍, my strategy to invite ease and joy into my holiday season, what exactly is Whoopie Wednesday, and my excitement over opening my Etsy shop.  I also tease a new offer coming the end of the year, and share a parenting strategy that's been the KEY to so much ease and joy with littles.  Thank you SO much for being here. It means the world...

Fellow multi-passionate creative and woodworking badass Massiel Ullsmith joins me to share all the beautiful discoveries she's uncovered as she steps into her purpose. She is currently putting the finishing touches on her new studio and workshop space in downtown Lemont, Illinois and shares the journey she has been on to get her to this place in her business.  Her mission and purpose support such...

It's here! OMG it's HEREEEEEEE!! The doors to my signature 12 week creative journey and group program are OPEN! I have been pouring my heart into creating this and I wanted to devote an entire episode to the beautiful experience that is ✨The Audacity to Shine✨ In the episode, I share how I'm feeling as I am launching it for the first time, why this work is so important, who it's for, and all the...

Today's conversation is with the effervescent Bethany O'Connor, an incredible boudoir photographer who helps woman release shame around themselves and their body image, and reconnect with their fun, sexy, confident selves.  We get into all the juicy tops like shame, losing our spark, reconnecting with our intuition, letting our lights shine, resistance and self doubt. Bethany shares the journey of...

Wow, this was one of those special episodes where I felt so dropped in an connected to you, like I was speaking right to your heart. I bring you on a lovely recap of my creative journey and how I've got here to this place, how I knew it was time to take a break from social, what couple's costume I'm making for Halloween, and why blazing trails on our property is my biggest personal acheivement and...

This juicy conversation is all about mental health, discovering and aligning with the truest versions of ourselves, and feeling safe to share ourselves with the world. Lacy is a psychotherapist from Northern California and brings love and magic to your earbuds by holding such beautiful space in the conversation about the intersection of connection and creativity. You can find Lacy over on Instagra...

In this episode, I share my thoughts on wrinkles, aging, and begin the conversation around my personal struggles with body image. In this season of my life, I am looking to grow and evolve into an even more loving version of myself and let go of the old programming around what is culturally acceptable. I also share an incredible moment of looking back after I found something special in my pocket. ...

Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy my delicious conversation with the multi-passionate lettering artist and pen pal extraordinaire behind Ampersand Lettering Lab! We talk campervans, permission to change, passion projects, unhealthy comparison, and so much more. You can find Heather here: Instagram: @ampersandletteringlab Website: www.ampersandletteringlab.com Letter League: Jump on the waitlist here...

Something magic happened right before I hit record. A bright, fiery idea popped into my consciousness and I share all about it in this episode! I pull back the curtain for some real-time brainstorming and inspired action! I also celebrate 1000 downloads and what it means to me. I share how I took myself on a date last week and how important Intentional Novelty is for creativity.  It's a good one! ...

Ok fam, this one is such a GEM! Andy J Pizza and I chop it up over all things creativity, ideas, ADHD + neurodiversity, getting in touch with your weird, and so much more.  This season's theme of CONNECTION + Creativity is woven throughout this episode and Andy brings his flare and enthusiasm to all the insight and metaphors as he unpacks what it means to him. We reference the video The Gap by Dan...

And we're BACK! I'm stoked start this second season with a solo! In this episode, I introduce this season's theme of CONNECTION and unpack what it means to me (and will continue to do so each solo of this season).  I am starting a new chapter in my life with both kids in school full time and I discuss all the feelings I have around being "retired" as a stay at home mama. It's been the plan since t...

Back at the end of June I released this episode and honestly, as you can see from the show notes below, it's my favorite. I was so proud of it but TOTALLY fucked it up by attaching the wrong audio. It sat there for weeks without me noticing (there I said it, uuhhh).  So as I gear up for season two, I wanted to re-release this gem in hopes it reaches more earbuds. It's just so delicious and I hope...

Hey friends! Just checking in as the summer is coming to a close. This episode I dive into why this break between seasons has lasted so much longer than I expected, what came through during that period of rest, and a mistake I made last season (oops!). Season 2 is coming and I couldn't be more excited to share the conversations around the theme of Creativity x Connection. Stay tuned for that and s...

It's the last episode of SEASON ONE! I'm all exclamation points right now because I DID THE THING I SAID I WAS GOING TO DO! I'm so damn proud of myself and can't think of a better guest to round out these amazing 20 episodes all about surrender!    Shaelyn Cataldo joins me for a second time and we dive right back into all the ways rising requires us to root deeper, the fertile void, creating space...

In this episode, I dive into the burn-it-all-down feeling I get right before I do anything remotely visible or vulnerable (so basically everything I'm creating lately), how one vintage yellow truck sparked a series of ideas that eventually gifted me the name of my forthcoming program (squeee!!), and how I'm feeling as I stretch into building this beautiful new offering.  In the episode I mention m...

Ok. I'm just going to say it. I know I'm not supposed to have a favorite and that every episode baby is unique and incredible (um, duh!), but this episode changed me.  I found another human that feels the way I do about ideas. Damn I feel seen! Kyle Scheele is an author, an artist, and an all around multi-passionate, big-idea + big-hearted human. His vision and tenacity is so inspiring and his ded...

OOHHH this one's a goodie. I am learning lots of lessons in real time about slowing down, giving myself permission to evolve, and letting go of old fears and programming that no longer is serving me.  I really love getting vulnerable with the sticky parts of my creative journey because I believe that shining light on the dark spots only creates more light. If putting words around my feelings can h...

This episode, Jodi Bond and I chat about the nuances and challenges of using creativity as a job, why she shifted into working only when it's life-giving during a very hard season, why her home is so important to her and how she is endlessly evolving it. Jodi's open-heartedness and wisdom was just a delight and you can find her at her blog or over on instagram @houseonasugarhill ____________ Pleas...

In this episode, I share my experience with finding flow in unexpected places, the energetic transfer when you take inspired action, why saying yes to it is a game changer, and why this work is so important to me. These solos are a beautiful way to connect together and share what I've been working through this past week. Please DM me with anything you're struggling with or inspired by. I am always...

This week's episode is such a beautiful conversation with my new friend Val. She is a creative mama living on a school bus and designing her life just the way her and her husband want it. I hope this episode feels like you're sitting right there with us as we get to know each other.  Valerie Smith is a mother of two beautiful girls, Nova and River, doing life alongside her husband Justin. Together...

In this episode, I share a few thoughts I had while working in our woods, Felix's mischievous streak, and my reimagined metaphor for roots of a tree. We stayed home all weekend and I explain why it felt so incredible. I hope you're enjoying these solo chats as much as I'm loving sharing all the things I am learning along the way. Growth, mindset and creativity are my favorite things to talk about...

I had the pleasure of chatting with Stacie Jeanjaquet on this week's episode. Stacie is a therapeutic yoga instructor and owner of Stacie Joy Yoga. She provides tailored sessions for trauma, anxiety, depression, cancer support, & more. She is a light and it was a 'joy' to speak with her on all things creativity.  We spoke about being labeled as a 'creative' early on (or not), play and how the nerv...

In this episode, I discuss fun and play, how it's not always easy, and how it takes practice. I fill you in on my weekend alone with my husband and how we found ways to play together. And I share my experience with waking up one morning just swimming in anxiety.  It's a good one (since we're friends now) and it makes me feel so seen and happy to be able to drop in and connect with you each week. ...

This episode is pulsing with energy! I dropped in with Shaelyn Cataldo and we uncover what it means to mother yourself, let go of perfectionism, speak up for your needs, cultivating safety, and surrendering to more alignment. It's sooo powerful!! She is a powerhouse of rooted strength and a sacred leader, an advocate, cheerleader and guide for women who want to reconnect with their true nature. He...

I'm joining a mastermind! In this episode, I bring you in on the challenges and financial considerations my husband and I navigated as this new opportunity to grow emerges. I go deep into the decision and alllll the money mindset issues that came with it. I share how much of an investment it is, why I'm committing to this program, and the universal signs that have helped me say yes and take inspir...