Creative Chats with Mike Brennan

We all experience fear. Especially around our creativity. There are three fears that we can find is stopping us from creating: Fear of failure, Fear of Success, and Fear of process. Which one do you resonate with most? Subscribe to the Daily Creative Habit email newsletter and join the Facebook group! www. DailyCreativeHabit.com  

There is a sleeping giant in every human. Awakening those giants within and turning them into legends, by helping individuals grab just what's out of their grasp, is Brian's purpose in this life. Brian is a heart surgeon without a blade. He does not start outside with what you need to do, he starts inside with who you are. In a world that is disconnected, Brian is revolutionizing how individuals,...

Rich Kirkpatrick, a native of San Jose, California, studied music at The Phil Mattson School, and earned his bachelor's and master's from William Jessup University. Over the years, he has worked as a church musician and ministry leader. Rich writes, consults, and speaks about the intersection of creativity, faith and leadership. His new book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Scie...

I talk about the importance of consistency in establishing your daily creative habit, but another critical element is spontaneity.  Consistency gets you to show up. Spontaneity gets you to keep showing up.  I'd love to extend the invitation for you to be a part of two resources: The Daily Creative Habit private Facebook group, and the new Daily Creative Habit newsletter, which is delivered right t...

Kelly Chase is an entrepreneur, social influencer, speaker, podcast host, and reality TV star best known for her role as a castmate on the breakaway hit Netflix show, Love Is Blind. She is the founder of the coaching program "Goddess Magic" which combines mindset coaching + law of attraction + self love tools + business strategy to help women think and act like the person they desire to be, improv...

It's no secret that I talk about the importance of establish a daily creative habit .  It's been my own journey, and what has allowed me to discover my voice and style, and be the best version of my creative self I can be.  In my conversations with other creative people, I've found that many who are feeling the urge to engage with their creativity at a deeper level fall into three categories: the...

Episode 147 is part three of a three part series exploring 3 key steps in establishing a daily creative habit.    Part one was Start Small.    Part two was Schedule it!   Part three is Celebrate Your Wins.   What gets rewarded, gets repeated. But you have to know if you're making progress. Celebrating your wins is about stopping to realize how far you've come, and actually tracking what you've don...

Episode 146 is part two of a three part series exploring 3 key steps in establishing a daily creative habit.    Part one was start small.    Part two is Schedule it!   Nothing seems further form creativity than scheduling it, but the truth is that we can't wait for the Muse.   The Muse is finicky, and if we're going to make any progress in our creativity, we need to show up consistently for it!  ...

Episode 145 is part one of a three part series exploring 3 key steps in establishing a daily creative habit.  Part one is start small.  We underestimate the value of small daily deposits when it comes to our creative efforts. But 10 or 15 minutes across a couple of weeks can make all the difference.  The secret is that it's more about establishing a daily habit than it is about the quality of work...

Episode 144 is a real time take (as I recorded on a walk through a park) as I talk about the importance of creating some space and margin.  We must learn to value and prioritize for margin and space, so we can experience a place to play, experiment and yes, rest.   Join our private Facebook group Daily Creative Habit

Kabrina Budwell is a business, innovation, and communication strategist and founder of Kabrina Budwell Consulting, a consulting firm that focuses on helping service based businesses create, capture, and enhance their brand through Marketing, Social Media, Messaging Frameworks, and Corporate Training. They specialize in automation and scaling opportunities in the businesses they work with to create...

I just returned from attending an event in Nashville, TN called The Thing. It's a community that's become like family. So for this episode I thougt I'd share a talk I delivered at The Thing Orando, in November 2021. What do you do with a day one? It's either the humble beginning of something beautiful and new, or it's an embarasement that starts and ends on the same day. The choice is ours.    Joi...

Andrea Grant is a writer and multimedia artist of mixed-blood Coast Salish Native ancestry. Her artistic reputation comes from a unique melding of poetry, illustrated fiction (including comic books), photography, film, spoken word audio, and live performances designed to create a dynamic expression that can be understood on many levels. Throughout, her work is deeply infused by her First Nations h...

Licensed Professional Counselor, Spiritual Director and Artist Annette is  an experienced professional Christian counselor and artist.  She offers professional counseling for those experiencing trauma, loss, anxiety and depression or any other major life adjustment. She also offers spiritual direction and mentoring for those wishing to have someone to help them develop a pattern and rhythm for the...

Maria-Katharina Richters is a Podcaster, Artnight Artist, Art Therapist, Artist & Creativity Coach and Coach Mentor/Supervisor.   She's is an intuitive and a creative seeker of truth, helping artists to do what they love full time, to create art they are fully aligned with in heart, mind and soul and she helps them bring out the version of them that is authentic & powerful. Maria also helps artist...

Maria Brophy returns to Creative Chats for a casual converstaion around creativity and metal health.  Sign up Maria's newsletter and check out her podcast -  https://mariabrophy.com/   Daily Creative Habit FB Group: www. DailyCreativeHabit.com   Creative Mental Health Mondays: www. CreativesMentalHealth.com  

Dr. Eugene left behind a successful career in healthcare to dedicate his life to show heart-driven entrepreneurs how to fully unlock their own potential using neuroscience and technology. He firmly believes that every individual has a special contribution that only they can make and his mission is to show them the science on how to unleash their unique gifts and talents to the world. His articles...

Dr. Eugene left behind a successful career in healthcare to dedicate his life to show heart-driven entrepreneurs how to fully unlock their own potential using neuroscience and technology. He firmly believes that every individual has a special contribution that only they can make and his mission is to show them the science on how to unleash their unique gifts and talents to the world. His articles...

Mental health concerns continue to rise.   19.86% of adults in the US are experiencing some form of mental illness. That's equivalent to nearly 50 million Americans.   As a creative person, I know all too well the struggles that mental health can present when trying to show up for your creativity. Depression, anxiety, burnout, fear…    I've found that when creative people are willing to be real an...

I'm coming at you with a mini-episode with 3 things that are on my radar that I think you'll really enjoy.  1. Clarity & Connection by Yung Pueblo  2. Severance (Apple TV) 3. SketchHeadshot.com (Use code "Freind25" for  25% off)

It's so important to get out of your creative studio or workspace and expereince some different things (and people!) I returned from an event called You Are the Brand Live, hosted by my friend Mike KIm.  I share some insights from the event and my time in Denver, Colrado, including a trip to Garden of the Gods (in Colorado Springs) and an Art exprience called MeowWolf!   www. DailyCreativeHabit.co...

It's my 10 year anniversary of my daily creative habit! I have shown up every day for the past decade to create something. On this episode, I share some insights and cahlleneges Ive experienced along the way.  Curious to see the visual of what 10 years of daily art looks like? Check it out here: https://www.mikebrennan.me/blog   Do you want to establish your own daily creative habit? Listen to the...

Dan is the inventor of the iconic Bop It, a wildly successful children's toy that has sold over 30+ million units since 1996. Dan Klitsner has had a love for games for as long as he can remember, and he is not just a one-hit-wonder. Dan has created and patented over 100 other 'annoying' toys that parents and kids alike have loved to hate for decades. Bop it for Good is Dan's latest project, taking...

Co-founded in 2001 by Danny Gonzalez and Jeremy Lasky, Perception is an Emmy nominated design lab pioneering the visionary process of Science Fiction Thinking to architect the future. They divide our time equally between the parallel worlds of science-fiction—working with trailblazing filmmakers, and science-fact—collaborating with the world's most innovative technology brands. When Tony Stark nee...