Create-Today with Beth Buffington

E5 Find Peace and Power with Creative Friendships  Welcome to another heartwarming and inspiring episode of Create Today with Beth Buffington! As we wrap up the first month of this new year, we might need to find some solace from the unrest we feel in our lives. So today we explore the importance of creativity as a way to find peace amidst life's challenges. This episode is all about the...

Ready to License Your Art? Essential Secrets for Success Today we explore the important aspects of how to get your art and creative work “out there” and licensed! You will discover the importance of getting started on the right path, staying energized and confident, and breaking down your journey into manageable steps.  Come and take some short cuts in your journey through the stori...

E57 - How to Refuel Your Creative Energy - Because It CAN Run Out Create-Today with Beth: https://www.bdi-create.today In this episode of BDI Create Today, we dive deep into understanding and nurturing your creative energy. Your creative host Beth Buffington explains how creative passion requires consistent refueling. Drawing inspiration from musician Yo-Yo Ma's experiences, you'll discover that w...

Do this… to improve your creativity, and live a fulfilling life –with guest, Wendy Townley Register to a Create-Today Workshop:   https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar This week, we sit down with the incredibly talented Wendy Townley, a true 'Everyday Creative.' Join us as we talk about how a thriving creative process will make you happier in heart, mind, body and soul. Wendy...

5 Steps to Increase Your Creative Focus Create Today with Beth Buffington Take advantage of all the offerings at Create-Today: https://www.bdi-create.today In this episode of Create Today with Beth Buffington, Beth shares five practical steps to help you increase your focus to rocket your creativity for this new year. Airing on January 2nd, 2025, Beth begins the year by guiding listeners away from...

Creative Hope and Renewal : A Journey Towards Joy   The Create-Today Home Page: https://www.bdi-create.today Discover how creatives at “Create-Today” have found courage to dream and turn entrepreneurial goals into reality with their creativity. In this festive holiday poem, you’ll discover how doodles, storytelling, and laughter can help refocus your joy, and help you find the confidence to s...

Create-Today: https://www.bdi-create.today You'll enjoy this special holiday episode – as we reflect on our creative journeys over the past year. We'll take inspiration from the timeless tale of 'A Christmas Carol' to explore the spirit of our creativity: past, present, and future. 
From recognizing our small achievements to how to make your dreams…reality, we’ll realize the secrets for planning a...

Keep Your creativity thriving by focusing on your wellbeing. 
 With Guest: Licensed Artist, Patty Iba In this episode of 'Create Today with Beth Buffington,' I chat with the talented illustrator and licensed artist, Patty Iba about her creative process, and how she keeps herself—and her art—healthy and vibrant. We explore Patty's artistic journey, from her early creative ideals, to how she changed...

Re-igniting energy by cultivating creative confidence and community Discovering Creative Confidence with Stacey Kijewski | Create Today with Beth Buffington In this episode Beth sits down with her special guest Stacey, one of the artists from Beth’s Create-Today Membership. Stacey shares her journey from working at American Greetings and working as a freelance artist. She talks about overcoming th...

Take Advantage of the Black Friday Sale!
 https://www.bdi-create.today/ E50 Discovering Bliss and Revel in Your Creative Journey Join host Beth Buffington, as we explore those tiny moments of happiness and contentment that arise during life…and during your creative process. Learn how to recognize, appreciate, and savor these 'bliss' and 'revel' moments to boost your creative confidence and enrich...

The Gratitude Advantage. How to Elevate Your Creativity and Well-being Register to the Create-Today Workshops! https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar Get your complimentary call with Lisa: https://www.lisamurphyllc.com/ Hello, my creative friend! 🌟 In this episode of Create Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming back the amazing Lisa Murphy to explore the incredible impact of gra...

Register for a Create-Today Workshop! https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar The Timeless Art of Storytelling Through Your Tales of Creativity In this episode of 'Create Today with Beth Buffington,' We muse over a mash up of the words memory and remember and think about what it means to 'rememory,' —mixing past recollections with present creations, and explore how art transcend...

Register for a Create-Today Workshop! https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar During a Week of Overwhelm: Unlock Joy with the Power of Creative Play In this episode of Create Today with Beth Buffington, we explore the profound benefits of creative play for well-being and mental health. Amidst the stress of voting and election season and life's demands, Beth emphasizes the importance...

Secrets to Healthy Living with Lisa Murphy! 🌿 | Create Today with Beth Buffington Register for a Create-Today Workshop: https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar Get your complimentary call with Lisa:   https://www.lisamurphyllc.com/ I'm thrilled to welcome back Lisa Murphy, a healthy aging coach dedicated to helping creatives enhance their well-being in heart, mind, body, a...

Register to the Create-Today Workshops! https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar Rekindle Your Creative Spark: Overcoming Burnout with Beth Buffington Feeling overwhelmed by creative burnout? Join me, in this episode of “Create Today” as we tackle the highs and lows of the creative process. Discover practical advice and actionable tips to combat fatigue and revitalize your creativity....

E44 Unlock Your Creativity: The Transformative Power of Doodling a classic replay Grab Your Seat At The Doodle Meditation Workshop! https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar In this episode of 'BDI Create Today,' We will debunk myths that doodling is just a distraction. We explore scientific research about doodling, and you’ll learn insights from Dr. Sunny Brown's book 'The Doodle Revo...

Entrepreneur Resources at Create-Today:
 https://www.bdi-create.today/almost-free-resources The Create-Today Home Page: https://www.bdi-create.today Creative Entrepreneur Success After 40, 50, 60 and on! In this episode of 'Create Today,' I dive into the empowering idea that age is just a number when it comes to creativity and entrepreneurship. We explore inspiring stories of entrepreneurs who fou...

In this episode of Create Today with Beth Buffington, we look into the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and its role in enhancing creativity. Learn how focusing on your creative goals can help filter in positive inspiration and filter out negative distractions. Beth introduces her Doodle Meditation Workshop as a practical tool to activate your RAS, helping you manifest and reach your artisti...

Be a smarter - happier creative in 15 minutes a day! In this episode of 'Create Today,' we dive into the impact of dedicating just 15 minutes a day to become a smarter and happier creative. We’ll unpack the powerful benefits of integrating a small but consistent creative habit into your daily life. I’ll share some science behind creativity, and then give you a list of VERY simple tips and hacks fo...

Join me on a serene walk along Lake Michigan and we’ll explore the importance of finding time for yourself and your creative passions. In this episode of Create Today, we explore how simple rituals and self-care activities can rejuvenate your spirit and enhance creativity. Discover actionable tips on how to carve out time for YOU and your creativity amidst a busy life. Embrace the joy of doing thi...

Welcome to Create Today with Beth Buffington! In this episode we peer into our creative hearts to ponder a question many creatives face: 'What are you waiting for?' 
Join me as we explore how to rethink your creative journey... to overcome hesitation, and to take actionable steps towards achieving your dreams. Plus, learn about exciting creative workshops this Fall that are designed just for you –...

Harnessing Daily Creativity for a Happier, Healthier You! In this episode of “Create Today,” we explore how the power of creativity can enhance happiness, health, and even your creative success. We realize the importance of a daily creative practice, and how it can improve cognitive function, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. Plus, you’ll discover how being part of a supportive communi...

In this episode of “Create-Today”, we talk about how my daily routine was upended this past Thursday - by a sudden family crisis. Together you and I will explore the role of creativity in maintaining resilience during crisis, and how leaning on a creative community can provide much-needed support. Get practical tips on staying creatively connected, so you can build the mental strength to handle li...

In this episode of Create Today, we explore the concept of how our creativity mirrors a sponge, absorbing everything in its environment. You’ll discover how our creative minds—absorb both good and bad influences. Listen in and learn easy ideas to ensure your creative sponge is soaking in a positive and inspiring environment. Tune in to discover how to protect and nourish and GROW your creativity!...

In this episode of Create Today, join me as we reminisce about the joy of getting that new box of crayons when it was time to go “back to school.” We’ll explore the emotional power of each of the eight iconic crayon colors. From the vivid reds to grounding browns, you’ll realize how each of these eight powerful colors can build confidence, fuel creativity, and influence YOUR daily life. We also di...