Chaotic Creatives

Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of creating personal guidelines for navigating social media. You can think of these as 10 Commandments, House Rules, Standard Operating Procedures etc. They each share three of their own ‘commandments’ related to common scenarios they’ve encountered as artists and business owners with large audiences online. Special shoutout to Therapy Jeff ! The transcrip...

This episode is all about money and feelings! There’s a saying that is constantly floating around online: “Charge your worth and add tax.” Lauren and Rachael discuss the limits of this phrase and how decoupling your self-worth from the perceived value of your products or services can be a healthier perspective when building a sustainable business. Additionally, they discuss how values like accessi...

As a creative entrepreneur, experimentation is important in finding a balance between your desires and those of your community. Rachael and Lauren discuss times that they’ve taken risks on new offerings in their business and the lessons learned from their experiences. How can we find profitable pathways for growth without abandoning our core purposes or interests? They also discuss low-effort ways...

Happy New Year! Lauren and Rachael are glad to be back and are thinking about loosening their adherence to certain labels that they’ve stuck with for far too long. This discussion was inspired by Lauren doing something that she had previously written off as not her thing and is all about revisiting the stories we’ve been telling ourselves. Do they still ring true? Are we unnecessarily closing ours...

Lauren and Rachael share reflections on the year as we head into 2025. If you’ve been listening since episode 1, you know that these gals LOVE reflection as a tool for resetting and crafting thoughtful future goals that are consistent with your personal values. In this discussion, they dig into: being flexible with metric-based goals, the power of self-awareness in setting your goals, AND acknowle...

After a few heavier, more cerebral episodes, we wanted to lighten things up with a FUN ONE using Rachael’s silly list of questions to get to know yourself and others. These ice breaker questions are silly ways to actually get to deeper conversations and important topics, especially related to creativity and authenticity. Episode Mentions: Rachael's Silly Questions Resource! The Immortals After Dar...

Lauren and Rachael talk ethics, personal values, and what it can look like to honor those ideals in your creative business. They discuss how outside forces can challenge one’s adherence to a self-imposed ethical framework and OF COURSE the importance of holding the nuance through it all. This discussion blossoms into an exploration of how the mutual support of a loving community can help us grow a...

There are SO MANY shared lessons on building healthy romantic relationships and joyful, sustainable creative passions that Lauren and Rachael HAD to discuss it for this episode. In examining their dating experiences, they give key insights into the practices and postures that have allowed them to keep the spark alive on their chaotic creative journeys. Episode Mentions: Rachael’s leprechaun , spag...

It’s firmly Fall and Rachael and Lauren are back! They discuss what’s been going on in their worlds, and how they’ve been navigating seasons of change. While new territory inevitably brings about weirdness and uncertainty, your Chaotic Creative gals share insight on how having the resolve to move toward your core values can not only allow you to grow; but also broadens what it means to be playful...

Lauren and Rachael don polka dot funeral garb to put season one to rest and discuss the importance of giving yourself your flowers. Reflecting on past wins and unexpected achievements is such an important practice for chaotic creatives, who are constantly facing change and the unknown. Acknowledging the promises you've kept to yourself can be a great way to build the trust in yourself that is esse...

Listener Jen asked a really big question: "How do you easily add different creative projects while keeping it all in one brand? Or do you?" It was such a big question, Lauren and Rachael decided to dedicate an entire episode to unpacking this common creative quandary. For Chaotic Creatives, "following the fun" is a guiding light; but can too many disparate interests transform the fun house into a...

Rachael and Lauren answer more of your questions while making fun chaotic detours along the way! Episode Link Mentions: Play with Clay with Rachael Renae @ Still Life Studio: https://ferndale.still-life-studio.com/collections/workshop/products/play-with-clay-with-rachael-renae Mural Painting Workshop with Lauren: https://www.homsweethom.com/in-studio-mural-painting-workshop Check out Tuesday Basse...

Lauren and Rachael answer your questions and make fun chaotic detours along the way! Episode Link Mentions: Play with Clay with Rachael Renae @ Still Life Studio: https://ferndale.still-life-studio.com/collections/workshop/products/play-with-clay-with-rachael-renae Mural Painting Workshop with Lauren: https://www.homsweethom.com/in-studio-mural-painting-workshop The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron:...

Rachael and Lauren talk about the concept of taking "imperfect action" when following what fascinates them, and how this could lead to new insights and a higher tolerance for uncertainty. Plus, Rachael shares fun practices to turn off autopilot and find joy, even at the post office.   Episode Link Mentions: Rachael's "Prioritize Play" Workshop: https://rachaelrenae.com/prioritizeplay The Ideal Roa...

We know that narrowing your focus is a great tool for curbing the creative chaos; but, is a creative niche forever? Don't fret! Rachael and Lauren talk about the "Niche for Now" approach, remaining engaged in your work, and and the freedom that comes with setting aside what no longer serves you. Episode Link Mentions: Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet...

Letting go of your best, most cherished ideas can be a tough call; but can hoarding all of the creative gems of the past make it more cumbersome (physically and mentally) to pursue what's truly right for you now? Your Chaotic Creative gals, Lauren and Rachael, delve into what fabric scraps and 10 lbs of Almonds taught them about creative capacity; and why taking inventory of your creative pursuits...

Rachael and Lauren continue their two-part discussion on monetization by touching on infusing pleasure and enjoyment into their work. They share their own experiments with creative ventures and the valuable lessons learned on their paths toward a fulfilling creative lifestyle. Episode Link Mentions: Lauren & Tammy's 2023 Rosé Soiree Dinner Party: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwdXNifpyuE/?img_index=...

To monetize or not to monetize? In part one of this two-part discussion, Rachael and Lauren unpack turning their passions into profit, the potential impacts of monetization on the creative process, and how curiosity (and flexibility) is essential for building a fulfilling and sustainable creative business. They also share ways they've harnessed the creative chaos and channeled it toward focused pr...

Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae kick off the pod by discussing their personal relationships with creativity, common obstacles to starting, and insights on how they follow the fun on their creative paths. They also chat about what exactly makes someone a 'chaotic creative' and why it's worth celebrating (and laughing about). Episode link mentions: Ira Glass on the Skill Gap: https://www.youtube.com/wa...