The Creative Safe Space

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Creative Safe Space , I dive into the transformative power of saying no and how it can protect your creative energy. From the pressures of feeling like we must say yes to every opportunity to the internal struggle of fearing we might miss out, constantly agreeing can lead to burnout and stress. But remember, your ability to say no is your superpower. We disc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Creative Safe Space , I dive into the dangers of comparing ourselves to others and how it can steal our joy and peace. From the pressures of social media to the internal struggles of feeling like we don’t measure up, comparison can be a slippery slope. But remember, your uniqueness is your superpower. We discuss strategies to focus on your own creative journ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Creative Safe Space , we dive deep into the struggle of asking for help as creatives. From the societal pressures to appear self-sufficient to the internal fears of feeling like a burden, I open up about the importance of vulnerability and embracing support from those around us. By allowing others to invest in us, we not only grow but also build stronger com...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "The Creative Safe Space," we dive into the real challenges faced by creatives on their journey to success. Hosted by Kerry Laster, we explore the often unspoken struggles, from financial pressures to moments of self-doubt, and highlight the vital role of honesty and self-reflection in overcoming these hurdles.  It's important to embrace your emot...

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of "Keeping It Real: Embracing Growth on Your Creative Journey," we delve into the profound impact of self-honesty and personal accountability. Host Kerry Laster opens up about the vital role of facing our fears and embracing the incremental steps needed for growth, shedding light on how genuine self-reflection can lead to remarkable creative...

Send us Fan Mail Ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go right and doubt creeps in from every angle? On this episode of the Creative Safe Space, I open up about the gritty reality of creative pursuits. We tackle the often unspoken challenges, from crippling insecurities to lingering traumas, that can cast a shadow over our work and mental well-being. By giving ourselves the permission...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of "What's Perfect Got To Do With It?", we explore the transformative power of embracing big, delusional dreams. Host Kerry Laster delves into the art of dreaming boldly, shining a light on how the audacity to envision the impossible can lead to groundbreaking creativity and personal triumphs. Diving into the heart of self-belief, Kerry tac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "What's Perfect Got To Do With It?" we dive into the sneaky myth of perfectionism that keeps your creativity locked up tighter than a drum. We journey through the deceptive allure of perfection, revealing how the obsession with flawless execution can lead to procrastination and missed opportunities. Ever feel like everything needs to be just right...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive headfirst into "The Grind"—no, not the dance show from the '90s, but the grueling, often unglamorous reality of chasing your creative dreams. Much like sunflowers braving the dirt to find the sun, we'll explore how persistence, hard work, and the daily struggle are essential to inching your way to success. Expect tales of coffee-fueled...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Creative Safe Space ! In "Tree-Huggers Anonymous: Missing the Big Picture," we explore balancing big picture thinking with focusing on details—a classic forest-for-the-trees dilemma. Ever get lost in the hustle, obsessing over details and forgetting the grand vision? Or maybe you're so into the big picture that you miss the tiny, crucial bits? This episod...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Creative Safe Space ! In "Healing Hacks for Creatives: Oops, Did I Just Forgive Myself?" we dive headfirst into the transformative power of self-forgiveness—a must-have skill for any creative who’s ever faced setbacks, hurt, or disappointment. This episode unpacks the reality that, as creatives, we often find ourselves hurt by unsupportive l...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into the rollercoaster journey of overcoming self-doubt and learning to believe in yourself. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Alice Walker, we uncover how self-belief can unlock your true potential and guide you towards achieving your goals. Whether you're feeling a little less than confident or just need a motivational pick-me-up, this episode...

Send us Fan Mail Just get started. Sometime it feel like the hardest part of the journey is the start. We come up with so many reasons why now isn't the right time, or we are not the right person, etc., etc. But we have to remember that there is never going to be a perfect time. There is only the time we have in front of us right now. And we have to just get started. Thank you for tuning in t...

Send us Fan Mail As we wrap up season one, I wanted to do something different and put together a creative mixtape of different creative voices, sharing life advice, and wisdom in the hope of inspiring you on your creative journey. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Creative Safe Space! If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a frie...

Send us Fan Mail It's so easy to get so caught up in the grind and flow of working and producing that we can forget to make time for us to recharge and recovery. Our minds and bodies have their limits and it's essential for us to take time to replenish them. A tired mind is an unproductive one. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Creative Safe Space! If you enjoyed this conver...

Send us Fan Mail One of the worst things we can do in this life is live in a space of regret, held back by our fears and afraid to take the necessary risks to achieve what we really desire. It's important to remember that life is too short not to pursue your dreams and live your truest life. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Creative Safe Space! If you enjoyed this conversation,...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, when we look around, it can feel like we are running behind or that we've missed our window to success because we keep seeing stories of people seemingly making the leap from relative obscurity to internet superstardom. All the 20 under 20 or 30 under 30 lists can make you feel like you are supposed to already have made it or that there is something wrong with you...

Send us Fan Mail In order to survive this creative lifestyle you are going to need a community or people to believe in you and challenge you to grow. Good friends make the wins sweeter and losses not sting so much. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Creative Safe Space! If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use...

Send us Fan Mail Our purpose as creatives is to stay inspired. What we do with this inspiration is the direct result of intentional effect to be inspired. Sometimes we can forget that staying inspired is the actual work of being a creative. Great idea don't come from nothing. They come from being in a constant state of intentional observation of the world around us. So stay creative thirsty....

Send us Fan Mail If we are not careful we can developed the dreaded and terrifying creative ego, and it's important for us to keep it in check or else it could be threaten to prevent us from growing to the next level. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Creative Safe Space! If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who c...

Send us Fan Mail You will never run out of good ideas if you stay true to yourself and create from an honest place that is not centered on only creating something that you think someone else or some audience will like. You are there because of your unique perspective. You are in the room because you see the world differently, so lean into that and, stay true to yourself and make something you thin...

Send us Fan Mail It can be easy to forget how much courage it takes to be a maker or a doer, to introduce a new idea, concept, perspective, or approach, to wake up every day and boldly go where no one has gone before 🖖🏾, but that's exactly what we do. And more importantly, we do it without the guarantee that it will work or be successful, and we do it anyway making it up as we go along. To...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we need the reminder that we got it. That we have what it takes to push through the difficult moments and make it to the other side. But only if we don’t give up. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Creative Safe Space! If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use a little inspiration. Fo...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Creative Safe Space! If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use a little inspiration. Follow me on Instagram , TikTok , and Threads for more tips, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the creative journey. Have a topic or question you’d like me to cover?...