The Creative Explorers

Community is about finding people that like you and encourage you to be you.  What you might forget is that this means you need to face who you are to find the people that support the full and real you.  Laumee and Rachael do a meandering dive into what community means to them and also how this search for external validation is a distraction for knowing yourself.  Enjoy the conversation.  Announce...

How do you find freedom beyond what happened?  Trauma affects our world, our responses, how we relate to each other, and how we see ourselves.  It’s time to get to know who you are and what motivates you.  As Laumee says, “It’s time to be as weird as you are and be ok with it.” Start by paying attention to what brings you joy and curiosity. Pay attention to what drops your energy. “You cannot figh...

Creativity is a safe place to express yourself, to get to know yourself, to see your shadow, to contribute.  Laumee and Rachael talk about the difference of creating for the joy and discovery vs how art is usually portrayed as something special to be scrutinized.  Hopefully, this episode will encourage you to create and better understand yourself.  Find the post on Instagram and share your thought...

Laumee and Rachael are back from their summer break.  Now they are sharing insights, new projects, and steps towards community. The reminder today is that life is not a superhero journey.  There isn’t one savior to fix it all. You are not responsible for the world but you can heal yourself, you can do your best, and you can still make a difference in ways you might never see.  Q What does it mean...

In this episode, Rachael and Laumee talk about playful creativity - and how to teach art without focussing on technique only. Follow along as they explore exciting new ideas and discuss ways to initiate creative projects and workshops.

Do you use social media - or is it the other way around? In this episode, Rachael and Laumee discuss how artists can benefit from social media instead of wasting their time and energy by creating an endless stream of content.

Laumee and Rachael share their art and experiences of discovery.  This is a winding episode full of inspiration, resources, and meandering creative ideas.  Enjoy the journey.

How do we take care of ourselves while the world needs changing? How do we work towards change? What even makes a difference?  There isn’t really answers, mostly questions.  Laumee and Rachael discuss the struggles of trying to do more, self-care and preservation and what can be done.  Resources: The Way Out Is In: A Zen podcast episode about healing transgenerational trauma and hatred https://ope...

Changing “should” to “could”.  Laumee and Rachael continue off of the theme of the last episode to share some clarity and ideas for self care. “Calling back your energy” to give focus to your goals and yourself. What is taking too much attention? Setting up routine for the bare minimum.  Rachael shares how her outlook shifted when she brought art into her scheduling challenges.  Some suggestions d...

Today we have a guest! Saehee Chang returns to talk a little bit about kimchi but also goals for this year. We’re feeling fresh and ready for exciting possibilities.  Self care is the key to focusing on your passions.  We’re asking the big questions.  What do you really want? What do you deserve? How are you regulating your nervous system and creating time for yourself?  Recommended resources: The...

Today we are brainstorming artists that have collabed, are doing community building and cross promoting for art and products.  Get ideas, be inspired, get motivated to build your creative community.   Questions for you to consider Where will you show, sell, see your art?  Where are people already meeting/gathering that your art could contribute to?  What’s a cause you believe in and would like to...

Let’s discuss mutual aide, collaboration, community building, world changing ideas.  Laumee and Rachael compare notes, share resources and lessons they have been diving into.  The nervous system co-regulates.  As you heal yourself you can help others heal. There are so many people out there sharing a message, openly learning and growing as an example to others.  How will you show up?  What can you...

Laumee shares a wealth of information based on the newly published German book “Being Human.” It’s a fascinating read about what was natural for humans for more than 300,000 years vs the systems that have recently come into power.  This is a call to creatives to figure out how to bring back the old ways you used to survive - through collaboration, cooperation, and community. It’s time to invest in...

This is Rachael's and Laumee's review of celebrations of the week, inspirations, and learning moments.  Have you heard of “underearning” to describe a trauma response and how that can affect a person’s relationship with money? Two broke artists reflect on their belief systems and what parts of this checklist they fit.  Do you resonate with this struggle? The Tree that set healthy boundarie...

What is your story? What are you passionate to talk about? Connection is about collecting.  This conversation covers gifts, the collections we make, the effort of understanding.  This is your reminder to keep sharing your story.  Your people will find you.  In this episode, Rachael and Laumee talk about their creative plans and how creativity can help us make sense of the world - at least a tiny b...

There are so many physical needs for our demanding bodies.  Laumee and Rachael talk about stress, difficult jobs, the little accomplishments and how to nourish ourselves with food and good thoughts.  Be gentle on yourself.  This world is a demanding place.   Ursula K. Le Guin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursula_K._Le_Guin Optional Assignment:  write your perfect world.  Let’s start dreaming up s...

Winter is coming. It’s time to prepare for lower energy.  We are getting selective in where to put our energy.  Laumee and Rachael take a look at the season they are in and give advice for building energy, saving energy, and how to keep creating. Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sparrowshand/ https://www.instagram.com/laum...

Do you need a little boost for your dreams and creativity? Laumee and Rachael had a really fun time on this episode, talking about some of their own creative projects, what they’re currently working on, some ideas, some struggles, and the little things that add up to bigger ideas.   We hope you come along and get inspired to look at your work in a new way as artists talk about building community....

Here's your encouragement for the week to go create, find your people, and share what you do.  We make art for ourselves, for our expression, and then some of us are called to share it with the world.  The difficulty is turning passion and self expression into a commodity.  Laumee and Rachael acknowledge the struggle and the questions, offering reminders and tips. Instead of “what pain point a...

What is an artist? What makes a successful artist? We explore this on almost every podcast.  What is supportive to you? Laumee and Rachael are your accountability partner.  Today they talk about what is supportive to you, morning routines, bringing new things into your everyday life to keep the creative mind engaged.  Resources Mentioned:  The Struggle Care podcast for low energy days https://open...

Laumee and Rachael are here to encourage those that are getting despondent as they try to do art or share art. It can feel lonely, but you are not alone. It doesn’t matter that you don’t have an audience, it matters that you are authentic, even when life doesn’t “play along”. We are built for resonance.  Remember that this is part of your journey.   Resources  Peace Pilgrim free audiobook https://...

Follow along with a list of questions for your journey and shining online. What does your practice give to the world? Laumee and Rachael are here to get you inspired and motivated to share your authentic self.  Give people new perspective, break open their assumptions, and save the world from apathy.  We all have a story to tell. It’s time to tell yours. This episode also discusses ideas of where...

What question do you have when you share your art?  Artists are sensitive people, often sharing our creations as a way of inviting connection.  Disinterest can feel like rejection. Today Laumee and Rachael are talking about some emotional tools and reminders that they have applied to their own struggles.  We’re here to help artists and everyone else to get out of fear and self doubt.  It’s time to...

How do you recongize the difference between rest and shut down?  Laume and Rachael share their art blocks and resting and give us some reminders on receiving, creating, and art:  Remember, art is not just risk taking but also healing, play, and not just another task.  Resources Ashley’s weird woman club  Nick Cave newsletter https://www.theredhandfiles.com/

Find your family of weirdos.  Laumee and Rachael talk often about isolation as an artist. Today they provide resources, opportunities, and collab brainstorms for their businesses as well as your creative business.  Get inspired and find your people to support and encourage you.  Resources mentioned Brene Brown - check out her talks and books on Belonging Ashley Rainsbarger has a brand new group fo...