Create-Today with Beth Buffington

In this episode of BDI Create Today, we kick off a multi-part series exploring the often-overlooked but crucial creative process. Addressing common struggles like unfinished projects and creative burnout, the episode introduces Beth’s very own creative process to revitalize and refine your creativity. Join Beth as she discusses the four key phases: Revive, Realize, Refine, and Release – offering a...

In this episode of BDI Create Today, we explore the creative world of Mary Carroll Moore, an accomplished author, artist, and entrepreneur. Mary shares her multifaceted journey, from winning a painting contest at the age of 12, navigating through her passion for art and writing, to the transformative experience of battling breast cancer and rediscovering painting. She discusses how her creative pr...

The color wheel is a radiant spectrum encompassing every hue imaginable. That’s Full Color… a wheel where every single shade has its place... and every single color contributes to the brilliance of the whole. To live a life in full color, that means embracing the diversity of all the shades within in the human spectrum. It's about recognizing that each hue – each voice, adds depth and beauty to th...

Do you have a creative goal… a dream… an experience…that you really want to do or want to learn… but you're not sure how to get started…or how to learn the skills needed? Do not feel alone. Creativity is a magnificent force. It's the spark that ignites innovation and a beacon that illuminates new possibilities. But… when we approach our creative goals by alone… sometimes, even the most passionate...

Meet professional licensed artist Jan Shade Beach Jan is one of my Procreate students who went from from Procreate Novice to Ninja - and has taken her Procreate knowledge to make money in her creative business! One of Jan's creative super powers is SEEING a great idea... and DOING great things with the ideas she collects. In this episode she shares how creativity pulls her out into the world to ex...

Let's get personal today—as I share my story of transformation from a left handed kid with a love for new crayons…that led to a love for drawing... that led studying art in college... that led to a job as graphic designer… then licensed artist. product and surface pattern designer, and now... podcaster. I believe that when we share our stories of struggles and celebrations, we can inspire each oth...

There's something inherently magical about the ocean. It provides endless creative treasures for heart, mind, body and soul. Just like the Ocean, creativity is an endless resource… But figuring out how we can take advantage of this vast reservoir of treasures –that's the secret to staying inspired. We need to be able to see… and then use… what we’ve collected. Actually putting the grand ideas we’v...

Today we explore how doodling can make us smarter, more innovative... and even calmer! So run with abandon to your pencil and doodle with confidence! In this episode we review the book "The Doodle Revolution" by Dr. Sunni Brown. You'll realize that doodling is a natural and instinctive form of expression that can actually enhance cognitive abilities and boost creativity. By allowing our minds to w...

Today Jennifer Smelker shares how she figured out the twists and turns of building a successful creative business! Jennifer went from engineer... to an artist who Illustrates, designs, licenses, and manufactures products that are sold in boutiques and department stores across the US. Jennifer is the founder of the wildly successful Tandem For Two – a gift company selling products to celebrate wher...

Today we chat about how to create creative balance—so you can be resilient and strong as you travel through the journey of each day. From the moment we get up in the morning, to the moment we hit the pillow at night—Life is a journey traveled daily...and goodness knows the road is not always smooth! Like riding a bicycle... creating and maintaining balance— is important to keep us moving forward…...

My guest today is: Professional Illustrator, Lisa Haight Lisa is one of my past Create-Today Visionary students who has become a full time artist and illustrator! (Hurray Lisa!!) After a rewarding career as a K-8 art teacher, Lisa left teaching to pursue illustration full time. (Cue the LEAP!) Join in on a lively discussion as Lisa shares how she made the decision to take this daring creative leap...

Our guest today is healthy aging coach, Lisa Murphy She works with entrepreneurs and creatives to help them understand how to maintain their personal health and wellness. No matter how old you are, if you want to age like a fine wine (um, yes please!) TODAY is the perfect time to set yourself up for healthy aging. Lisa shares how you can become more calm, confident, and comfortable in your creativ...

Today we talk about letting yourself be bored...on purpose. When given a chance to be on its own without distractions, your brain has time to process what’s going on in your life. You have time to sift through your day…process information, and reflect on things. This is where you find answers to problems that seemed unsolvable. Let's talk about bringing back the lost art of boredom... Create with...

Today we welcome Margo Tantau to the Create-Today Podcast. Margo is an artist, art director, podcaster, and as she says “a seeker of imaginative finds." She has decades of creative experience and her curiosity has led her on adventures all around the globe to develop innovative gift lines; seek out product needs, forecast trends and envision new design concepts. As an artist Margo finds inspiratio...

Today are exploring the powerful realm of the creative mind. We are going to think about how we use our mind…and determine if we’ve set it to embrace growth…or fear failure… and then we’ll consider if we might want to re-consider things in our mind….just a little… to help us become a more curious and confident creative. Info you may want to check out! More about Carol Dweck: https://en.wikipedia.o...

Today we chat with creative coach, Jane Bell Lassiter. Jane is one of my Create-Today Visionaries. She is a beautiful creative with wonderful stories to share about how creativity has helped her celebrate, solve problems—and heal. Come, and enjoy her conversation about the healing and strength you can gain through a creative practice. Jane is the Senior Program Manager, at the 988 and Be...

Time – is a resource that is limited and yet…at times… it seems endless … But we all know in our hearts that time is something that is actually very precious. So... how often we use the phrase "killing time?" … what do we mean by it—and how do our brains register this negative phrase? Is it a healthy thing to… say? Today, we are taking time to consider the phrase… "I've got time to kill." Links fo...

It’s easy to get caught up in the result we are aiming to achieve in our creative pursuit. It super easy to think that perfection is the only success of creativity. …being overly focused on what we perceive is a perfect outcome can blind us to the real reason being creative is important for us. Join me as we explore....more... Want to learn more about Beth and the Create-Today Community? Go to: ww...

Being aware of your creative energy is not a luxury; it's a necessity for sustained creativity. And, it's a commitment to your creative passion and your well-being. As you continue on your creative journey, consider your energy as a precious resource that should never be wasted…a resource that deserves care and attention.

When you infuse your day with regular creativity and allow yourself time each day to actually realize that you enjoy your practice—you will find that the contentment (the joy) begins ripple with a quiet energy throughout your week…your month…your year… and, trust me—when your outlook becomes brighter through your practice… you will be infectious with this quiet positivity to all the people that yo...

In this episode, we are going to explore how your brain is focused. ...is yours focused on the negative...or the positive? We'll discuss how your outlook is a label that you chose to wear…and our world often applauds those who are negative. We'll investigate how to turn down the volume of negative banter from your inner critic… and embrace a focus of positivity that will give you the freedom to......

Creativity, —is not just about painting that great masterpiece, crafting a symphony or writing the next great novel; it's about finding your own rhythm, that let’s you voice your creative message through activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. To be creative…you need to DO things that are creative. If we embrace creativity as an important piece of our weekly routine, it CAN actually become...

In this episode we'll discover how to make your creative health a priority! You'll learn how to find time for your your creative passions… and learn the secret to having creative success for you - daily!

In our first episode together - we'll discover that everyone is…or can be… creative! (hurray!) But...creativity affects us all very differently. AND…We'll take a look at the innate creativity we are born with, and why most people see creativity fade or disappear as we grow up… We shall discuss how to push back at the barriers that regulate who gets to wear the imaginary badge that says “this perso...

I'm super excited to welcome you, my friend, to a brand new journey I am starting It’s my podcast – “Create-Today with Beth Buffington”. I’ve been curious about how creativity effects us daily. I truly believe we are all creative, but we all have our own unique blend of creativity that is expressed differently depending on who we are, what we do and how we do it. In this podcast, we are going to e...