Audacity Works

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Send us Fan Mail This episode is dedicated to anyone who ever got their wish...then realized, "this kind of sucks."  It's my belief that this is actually a tremendously positive thing, dressed in a very disappointing outfit.  Here's my advice on what to do when you're ready to acknowledge something isn't compatible with your happiness- be it an artistic project or a j...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt an overwhelming sense of exhaustion creeping in, making your day-to-day coaching job seem like an uphill battle? I know the name of that tune. In this episode I share my own experience with burnout, and outline three ways to change your coaching practice so it works for you and not the other way around.   But first Imma overshare about my personal life a little bit, for...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is an exploration of the surprising power that comes from harnessing creativity in isolation, and how to stop being so damned isolated if you're tired of it. Natural Wings Aerial Dance:  Dawn Pascoe and Ruth Battle duo trapeze at Toronto Busker's Festival 2013:  https://youtu.be/WODRXKb5cZ4?si=VOSxIQXUyLYgHbve Don't go back to sleep. xoRachel Sign up he...

Send us Fan Mail Sign up for the newsletter:  https://rachelstricklandcreative.ck.page/ Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way:  https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity-audiobook/ This episode of Audacity Works pulls back the curtain on the often obscured challenges artists face, especially when venturing into unrestricted creative oppo...

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Send us Fan Mail My Art-Haus aerial dance film, Midas is King:  https://www.rachelstricklandcreative.com/midasisking Film of Blood Meal, collaborative piece with digital artist Katina Bitsicas:  https://www.rachelstricklandcreative.com/bloodmeal Welcome to a conversation with myself about the purpose of submitting your work to film festivals. We kick off by rewinding to my aerial dance film, &apos...

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Send us Fan Mail Profit first calculator example - this is the system I use (thanks, Sandi!) for allocating my income into different accounts to keep my life running smoothly.  This is also why, when I ran out of money this summer, I still HAD money in different places to use.  Sandi York, Fit Money Coach - fantastic free resources here on her Instagram!  10/10 recommend working with Sandi if you...

Send us Fan Mail Creatrix:  the retreat experience Sign up at the link above to learn more and be notified when applications open~ Genesis:  air, water, life This is the act I referenced in the episode.  Not the time to be depleted. The Green Door Life :  nutrition for athletic performance Join me as I recount the trials of an extreme bodybuilder's diet I once adopted in the pursuit of visual...

Send us Fan Mail Instagram post and heartfelt answers from readers In episode 47 of Audacity Works, we're going to challenge the status quo, examining the loaded implications and the undeserved hierarchy the labels of "professional" and "amateur" have built in our world. Let's shed light on why these labels are less stigmatizing in sectors like sports, and come to our...

Send us Fan Mail Click here to get on the list to learn more about Creatrix: a retreat experience coming May 2024. Welcome to my second Buffet episode!  When I get great questions I want to answer but I don't have necessarily 20 minutes to devote a whole episode to each topic, we get a Buffet. Today's Buffet includes: - Ageism in circus, and what to do when you're at the top of your...

Send us Fan Mail The haps:  The Audacity Project: Cycle 25 is enrolling this week!  Click here for information, enrollment, or to schedule a call. The episode: For anyone who has contemplated pivoting away from a conventional career path and stepping into the realm of full time freelance weirdo, feeling judged AF can come with the territory.  I want to dive in to this head on, on the request of a...

Send us Fan Mail In the course of this episode, we plunge into the emotional whirlpool that accompanies physical injuries. It's not just the body that needs time and care to heal, the mind wrestles its own battles. Often, the emotional struggle of feeling ‘less than’ before an injury outweighs the physical ones.   I'll give you some suggestions for altering your perspective during these...

Send us Fan Mail Sweet Retreats Mexico: enrolling now (half full!) CREATRIX:  Unleash the Muse coming soon (jump on the information list here!) Money, it's a Ga$$:  a lil bloggy blog on the difference between getting hired vs. self-producing a one-off event Are you selling yourself short as an artist? Are you pricing yourself out of your market?  So many questions, so few actual numbers.  We&...

Send us Fan Mail Can morning pages be done in the afternoon, or even at night? Can you do them incorrectly? Drawing from my own experiences with morning pages, a journaling exercise introduced by author Julia Cameron in her acclaimed book The Artist's Way, welcome to my soap box about the flexibility of this practice—it doesn't have to be a morning ritual for everyone, and there's a...

Send us Fan Mail Some tales from the trail on DIY fundraising, and different ways to get funding for your creative work.  You need three things to create work:  vision, resources, and skill, and it's my opinion that the work is best served when it's approached in that order.  Funding belongs the 2nd of those three facets.  We know we need it, we know when we don't have it, so how do...

Send us Fan Mail Here's a secret: Your shadow emotions like envy, jealousy, and anger can become your guideposts towards finding what you need to create. In this episode, I unravel how these misunderstood emotions serve as an unconventional yet dominant compass towards your true values and desires. These emotional states are actually goldmines of information.  This episode explores how you ca...

Send us Fan Mail You've been wounded, physically or emotionally, and suddenly you're unable to do the things you once could. Fascinatingly, our wounds and scars can be the source of beautiful and empowering art. I share a transformative encounter with a stranger that shifted my perspective on self-care, healing, and creativity. We also touch on the bold notion of creating from a wound ve...

Send us Fan Mail This is a little Q&A episode where I address 8 different podcast/subject requests from listeners.  I thought these requests were great questions that I wanted to answer, but I didn't feel I had 20 minutes worth of material to address each one.  Do enjoy the buffet. xo The Audacity Project:  Cycle 25 information and waitlist Nervous system hygiene education right here!  St...

Send us Fan Mail Afraid of navigating the complex world of artist residencies as an aerialist? You don’t need a residency specifically geared towards circus artists to flourish. When you aren't used to it, verbalizing your work is awkward AF.  This episode encourages embracing that discomfort. Imagine the experience of being able to talk about yourself and your work with ease. Episode 31:  WT...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for an IADF festival survival guide, honed from years of experience.  From practical advice on meal planning with your housemate to the sublime importance of sleep, this episode is dedicated to those who want to make the most of their festival experience. Click here to get on Woo Corner for next month! Irish Aerial Dance Festival Schedule and Sign up Bus Éireann timetable...

Send us Fan Mail Join me on a not-so-ordinary voyage through the life of a working artist, navigating the rough waters of maintaining day jobs which aren't necessarily our life's passion, debunking the myth that successful artists live solely off their creative craft. Get ready for an honest chat about survival in a late-stage capitalist world, from my own experiences living off my creat...