Creative Imperfections

My Inner Critic & Pessimistic Co-Pilot Had A Staff Meeting Apparently my inner critic called a meeting... and my pessimistic co-pilot showed up early with a full presentation on everything that could go wrong. Sound familiar? In this episode of Creative Imperfections, we're talking about the voices in our heads that love to overanalyze, catastrophize, and convince us to stay safely stuck. More...

I'd like to officially break up with Motivation. It's inconsistent, unreliable, and has a habit of disappearing the moment I need it most. Turns out, motivation is a terrible long-term partner. In our 50th episode of Creative Imperfections, we're talking about why motivation should only be treated as a spark and not the fuel. Because the people who reach their goals aren't the ones who always feel...

How many times a day do you tell yourself what you should be doing? In this episode of Creative Imperfections, I explore the hidden weight of "should" and how it turns our lives into a constant comparison between where we are and where we think we're supposed to be. You'll learn how to trade judgment for curiosity, pressure for progress, and stop should-ing all over yourself. If you've been feelin...

I would like to formally file a complaint against adulthood. I don't know where to submit it, I don't know who reviews these things, and I don't know if there's a customer service department somewhere handling concerns, but I have notes. Tune in to Episode 48 of Creative Imperfections, to hear my complaints! 

"Detour Ahead" Ever have one of those weeks where you have a plan... and then life has other ideas? Jury duty, sick kids, unexpected detours, surprise opportunities, or simply one of those days where everything gets rearranged. In this episode of Creative Imperfections, I'm talking about what happens when life gets "lifey", why flexibility might be more valuable than control, and how to stop seein...

The voices... you know the ones... the ones that live in your head rent-free sharing their opinions on everything you do. In this week's episode of Creative Imperfections, let's dive into the committee that lives in our heads and how we can learn to live with them instead of feeling like we need to fire them all. 

Have you ever missed something for a day and your brain spirals into a dramatic collapse? Today's episode of Creative Imperfections tackles just that topic: how our brains can be so dramatic in the stories they create after an imperfect moment. 

If your work feels different lately, like you’re in a bit of a creative shift, instead of trying to correct it, get curious about it. Ask yourself what has changed within you, what you see now that you didn’t see before, what you feel now that you didn’t feel before, and how that might actually be informing your work in a deeper way. Because your art is not separate from you... it’s a reflection o...

In this episode of Creative Imperfections, we'll chat about how the people around you shape your mindset, habits, and standards more than you may realize. Some relationships help you grow, while others keep you small. It’s my friendly reminder to choose your environment wisely, because who surrounds you often shapes where you’re headed. 

As a creative, your life is not separate from your work. Your experiences, your challenges, your energy levels, all of it feeds into your creativity, your perspective, and your voice. So when life gets "lifey", it’s not pulling you away from your path, it’s becoming part of it. In this episode of Creative Imperfections, we'll discuss how consistency doesn't mean sameness, it simply means staying c...

What if the thing holding you back isn’t someone else’s opinion... but your prediction of it? This episode of Creative Imperfections is about the subtle ways we adjust ourselves based on imagined reactions of others, and the freedom that comes when you realize most people are too busy thinking about themselves to analyze you the way you think they are.

Before you say a word, you’ve already said something. In this episode of Creative Imperfections, I explore how your internal state shapes every interaction, why presence matters more than performance, and how the energy you carry into a room influences everything that follows.

After a weekend of 12+ hour days being “on” at VO Atlanta, this episode dives into the hidden exhaustion that comes from constantly showing up. It’s about the difference between the public version of you and the real you, why both are valid, and how to come back to yourself when it’s over. If you’ve ever felt the crash after being “on” for too long, this is your reminder that recovery isn’t lazy…...

There’s a space we don’t talk about enough… the in-between. The version of you that’s no longer who you were, but not fully who you’re becoming yet. In this episode of Creative Imperfections, we explore that uncomfortable, uncertain middle where growth is happening, even if it doesn’t feel clear. Because maybe you’re not lost… maybe you’re just evolving.

What if the very qualities you’ve been trying to "fix" are the ones that make your work resonate? In this episode of Creative Imperfections, we explore why creativity is less like a competition and more like an orchestra, where every instrument brings a different sound to the music. When creatives stop trying to trying to level up to one another and instead lean into their natural voice, perspecti...

In this episode of Creative Imperfections, we explore the subtle difference between expressing yourself through your work and hiding behind it. While technique and polish can make something impressive, authenticity is what makes it truly connect with others. This episode reflects on why many creatives instinctively protect themselves with perfection, how that can slowly drain the life out of their...

Not every creative day is a good day. In this episode, I talk about navigating chronic pain, mental health dips, and the “nagging roommate” in our heads that loves to show up when things get hard. The goal isn’t perfection... it’s continuity, gentle progress, and staying connected to the work you love. 

Lately I’ve been spending a lot of time inside something I’m building... writing it, mapping it, and simply sitting with it. What’s been fascinating is that the more I write, the more I realize I’m not creating something new so much as bringing language to something that’s been happening in humans all along. A sequence that quietly guides us whenever real transformation takes place, whether we rec...

As we step into the Year of the Fire Horse, momentum is inevitable... but direction is a choice. In this episode of Creative Imperfections, I explore how vision isn’t something you wait to find, but something you live into through clarity, alignment, and action. Because when the energy of the year accelerates, having a vision is not optional.

Ever notice how your inner critic gets louder when you’re doing something that actually matters? I call mine my "pessimistic co-pilot". In this episode of Creative Imperfections, I talk about that voice, why it shows up when it does, and what it looks like to acknowledge it without obeying it. 

When passion starts to feel like pressure, it can leave you questioning the very thing you once loved. In this episode of Creative Imperfections, we'll explore why creativity often becomes heavy when expectations, outcomes, and identity get tangled together, and why that doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path. Through reflection and gentle reframing, this episode offers permission to loosen your gr...

Creatives don’t burn out from lack of talent... they burn out from outcome obsession. In this episode of Creative Imperfections, I talk about releasing the pressure of results, reconnecting to the process, and reclaiming your power by focusing on what you can control. Less chasing. More trust. More magic in the messy middle. Let the work be enough. Listen now.

Anyone else feel like January seems to drag on? I think January feels endless because we’re being asked to stay present in a space we usually try to rush through, a place where the past year is still holding on yet we're not quite settled into the new year. It gives us time and holds space to allow change to happen internally before showing up externally.

Quitter’s Day. Did you know that some refer to January 9th as "Quitter's Day"? It's true. It's the day most people abandon their New Year’s resolutions. The motivation that felt so strong a week ago suddenly goes quiet. And if you’re thinking, "Yep… that tracks"... I want you to remember this: Wanting to quit doesn't mean you’re weak. It means you’re at the part where consistency actually begins.

There’s a lot of noise around planning a new year: Big goals. Bold declarations. Perfectly mapped timelines. And while all of that can look inspiring, it can also feel… heavy. So today, we’re doing this differently. This is not about planning every step. This is about choosing a direction, and giving yourself permission to figure the rest out as you go.  Let's Plan The Year WITHOUT Overplanning Yo...