Your Next Chapter

There are seasons where creativity feels easy. And then there are seasons where it feels heavy.  In this episode, I'm talking about to do when you're tired, not necessarily of creating but of everything that comes with it. The waiting, the uncertainty, the feedback, the time it takes to bring something meaningful into the world.  If you've been feeling worn down or discouraged, or j...

Season 3, Episode 2 As humans, we're drawn to what's visible. The big launches, the early success. The people who seem to be crushing it right away.  But what if that's usually not what lasts?  In this episode, I'm sharing a moment from one of my yoga classes that completely reframed how I think about creative work, and why going all out in the beginning can actually work again...

Season 3, Episode 1 At some point, more information stops helping and starts holding you back. In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when you take in too many resources while trying to grow creatively. Courses, books, podcasts, advice… and suddenly, instead of clarity, you feel confused, stuck, and disconnected from your own instincts. If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing everyt...

Season 2, Episode 12 Confidence is often misunderstood, and it might be the very thing holding you back. In this final episode of the constraint series, I’m joined by my friend Kristen Arnett, confidence coach and founder of Meant to Be Me, who walks us through what confidence actually is (and what it isn’t). If you’ve ever felt behind, overlooked, or lacking the confidence to go after your dreams...

Season 2, Episode 11 If you’ve ever told yourself “I’m not ready” when it comes to pursuing something creative, this episode is for you. In this third installment of the constraint series, I'm unpacking one of the most convincing and socially acceptable reasons we delay our creative work: readiness. It sounds responsible, but often, it’s something else entirely. Listen in to hear about the di...

Season 2, Episode 10   Money can be one of the biggest barriers in a creative life and it's also one of the least honestly discussed. We love to say “just start” or “just create,” but access matters. Money impacts your time, your training, your tools and your opportunities. At the same time, having money doesn’t guarantee success, and plenty of people with access never follow through. In this...

Season 2, Episode 9 In this episode, we’re kicking off the Creative Constraints series by tackling the most common barrier of all: time. If you’ve ever said, “I just don’t have time to create,” you’re not wrong. Time is limited, layered and often already spoken for. Between work, family, health and everyday responsibilities, creativity is usually the first thing to get pushed aside. But this episo...

Season 2, Episode 8 We often hear that there's room for everyone in creative fields, but the reality is that markets are limited, opportunities are competitive and only so many names can be at the top at one time.  In this episode, I get candid about market share, visibility and the emotional side of competing in artistic industries. I explore how comparison can either motivate or crush you,...

Season 2, Episode 7 In creative industries, someone is almost always deciding what gets chosen, funded, published or seen. These people, known as gatekeepers, can open important doors but can also feel like impossible barriers.  Listen in to this episode of Your Next Chapter as I chat about who gatekeepers really are, why subjectivity plays such a big role in the arts and how to keep going when ap...

Season 2, Episode 6 In both yoga and ballet, there is a simple principle. Where you look, your body follows. In this episode, I reveal how your focus shapes your direction, not just physically but creatively and emotionally as well.  This discussion looks at attention, fear and possibility, and how small shifts in where we put our gaze can quietly change the trajectory of our creative lives. If yo...

Season 2, Episode 5 We're often told that locking into one pursuit young is the key to success, but research and real life tell a more complicated story. In this episode of Your Next Chapter, I explore early specialization, creative pressure and why starting later or taking a nonlinear approach can lead to deeper, more sustainable creativity.  Using examples from dance, athletics and the arts...

Season 2, Episode 4 In this special February “Love” episode, the final of the series, I'm joined by my friend, author and advocate Jessica Nicely. In this powerful conversation, Jessica talks about resilience, reinvention, and what it truly means to love your life. She shares how she moved forward after a traumatic childhood* and the courage it took to write a memoir about her life. Jessica a...

The idea of the tortured artist has been longstanding across cultures and time, but it's also deeply misleading. In this episode, I talk about how your physical and mental health support creativity and vice versa.  Join me as I discuss how small, sustainable wellness habits can improve clarity, energy and creative progress without becoming overwhelming. If you've ever felt disconnected f...

Season 2, Episode 2 Creativity doesn't thrive in isolation. In this episode of Your Next Chapter, I share the importance of supporting others in creative fields and how community can strengthen rather than dilute your own work.  Listen in about allyship, generosity and how to handle the beast of comparison. If you want to build meaningful creative relationships without losing your voice or mo...

Season 2, Episode 1/The Love Series We often focus on fixing our weaknesses instead of building on what already comes naturally. In this episode, I dig into the idea of Ikigai and how understanding your strengths can bring more clarity, confidence and ease to your creative life.  This conversation looks at skills versus strengths, why we sometimes overlook what we're good at and how identifyi...

Season 1, Episode 10 Not all passion leads to fulfillment. In this episode of "Your Next Chapter," I explore the differences between obsessive passion and harmonious passion. You'll learn to recognize the signs of the former, how short-term productivity might lure you into a trap, and how to reconnect with a more balanced, life-giving approach to your creative work.  This episode is...

Season 1, Episode 9 It is easy to look at early success stories and feel behind or discouraged. But creativity does not belong to any single age or season. In this episode of "Your Next Chapter," I explore the idea that the timing of your creative life matters less than the depth you bring to it. We talk about why comparison steals joy, how life experience can strengthen creative work an...

Season 1, Episode 8  When you're in the process of creating, feedback may come whether you want it or not.  In this episode of "Your Next Chapter," I talk about how to decide who should have a voice in your creative process and who should not. We explore the difference between helpful critique and unhelpful noise, how ego can show up on both sides of feedback and why knowing your vi...

Season 1, Episode 7  What would change if you treated your goals, health and creativity as non-negotiable? In this episode, I talk about what it really means to pay yourself first, both literally and figuratively. We explore how consistency shapes progress, why keeping commitments to yourself matters and how small daily actions around money, time, movement and creative work compound over time. If...

Season 1, Episode 6 What if the new year did not require a full reset or a list of rigid resolutions? In this episode of "Your Next Chapter," I explore a gentler approach to growth that focuses on intention, awareness, and small, meaningful shifts rather than drastic change. We talk about why traditional resolutions often fail, how to set yourself up for sustainable progress, and what it...

Season 1, Episode 5 In this episode, we talk about what it really means to celebrate the journey, not just the visible success at the end. The truth is that most of our creative lives happen beneath the surface. The drafts, the doubt, the discipline, the tiny wins, the hidden work, the messy middle. The parts no one sees. Today, we explore how to honor the quiet progress you make every day and why...

Season 1, Episode 4 In this episode, we talk about the chapters in life that look quiet from the outside but are deeply important on the inside. Sometimes our next chapter is not a burst of momentum. Sometimes, it's a pause, a breath, or a season of stillness that protects our creativity and well-being.  If you're in a slower or more reflective chapter right now, this episode will help y...

Season 1, Episode 3 This week, I explore why art, books and creative work make some of the most meaningful gifts we can give. I share why supporting artists matters, how creativity becomes connection and a few personal examples of gifts that left a lasting impression. If you're looking for thoughtful holiday ideas that go beyond trends or sales gimmicks, this episode will inspire you to give...

Season 1, Episode 2 In this heartfelt episode of "Your Next Chapter," I reflect on how gratitude can shift our creative lives, our pace and our perspective, including the science behind its impact. I also explore why pausing to notice what’s already good can change how we show up for our work and the people we love.

Season 1, Episode 1  If your life were a book, what chapter are you in right now? Is it a season of reflection, rebuilding or bold pursuit? In this first episode of "Your Next Chapter," I invite you to pause, take stock and embrace the season you're in without comparing it to anyone else’s story. Whether you’re chasing a dream or learning to slow down, this conversation is a reminde...