Creative Juice Box

Today's podcast guest is the wonderful Aidan Terhune!! Aidan is a sketch artist currently based in Atlanta, GA who I met while he was living in New York. I've been fascinated with Aidan's creative process, which includes going out into his community and sketching scenes while experiencing them in real life. In this episode, we talk more about what it means to make "realistic" art, spontaneous insp...

This week on the podcast we're talking about ✨being messy✨ ... and then cleaning it all up! In the spirit of spring cleaning I talk about my own struggles with keeping my space tidy, but also how some intentional messes can actually help your creativity. We also talk about the importance of making messy/bad art in order to break out of a perfectionism habit! 🧃   ✨ If you're based in NYC, my bo...

Today's episode features a very special guest.... the one and only Vinny Marchi, aka @veryveryvinny, aka my wonderful partner! ✨ Vinny is a singer/songwriter with a combined audience of nearly 2 million across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify, who's known for his angelic high countertenor voice. In today's interview, we cover how his music has changed over the last few years of making vide...

Today on the podcast we have a special guest!! Meet Camilla Lizundia, a 25-year-old urban planner and artist based in Philadelphia, PA. In this week's episode, we talk about how they combined their niche interests to create Moving People Studio, a home base for both their urban planning work and transit-inspired jewelry business! Camilla also shares some of their insider knowledge about urban plan...

Hey everyone!! This week we're talking all about ✨side quests✨ ... aka, your hobbies outside of your main creative practice! Hobbies have been a really wonderful way to redirect my energy/attention when I'm hitting a creative rut or approaching burnout and help me reset so I can come back to my project full force. We'll talk about the 3 hobbies every creative person needs, what my hobbies are, a...

Meet Eliza Greenawalt, an adventure elopement & engagement photographer based in Pittsburgh, PA... who also just so happens to work a 9-to-5 as an SEO specialist, too! In today's interview we talk about how to balance a full-time job with a creative business and the effect it can have on your creativity, plus some benefits of finding the "best of both worlds" and having the skills from both jo...

✨  SPECIAL GUEST EPISODE!!✨  Welcome to the Creative Juice Box's first-ever guest, the talented & magical Amber Lamphere (aka Amber Mae Photography)!   Amber is a wedding photographer based in Richmond, VA with the business philosophy of giving a "celestial experience for terrestrial bodies" ... which of course is why she's on the podcast today talking about how to infuse magic into your art...

In this week's episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we're talking about something that's been on my mind recently: what's the real difference between creating for yourself and creating for others? Which do you do more often? And which actually brings us closer to our audience? I can't really answer these for you but I do have some thoughts and opinions (as always lol) 🧃   ✨ If you're based...

In this week's episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we're celebrating my one-year anniversary living in New York! I talk about some things that this city has taught me about creativity & life in general. Plus I'll share some of your responses, too!   ✨ If you're based in NYC, my books for photo sessions are now open through spring 2024! If you're looking for creative headshots, grad pho...

In this week's episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we'll talk about another one of my personal creative blockers: social media (and media consumption in general). Consuming all the time can hinder your creativity A LOT...which I feel like we know logically, but it's hard to figure out how to fix it. Let's talk about how to do that!   ✨ If you're based in NYC, my books for photo sessions ar...

In this week's episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we'll talk about one of the biggest things I'm personally struggling with recently... fear of rejection. I'll share what I've learned about how to overcome it and stop taking everything so personally, so you can find what you *actually* want, no matter the obstacles in your way.   ✨ If you're based in NYC, my books for photo sessions are n...

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2!! I'm back from my two-month break and ringing in 2024 with some creative rituals I follow every January to reset and align my goals for the new year. 🧃 Plus, I'll share my new year's tarot reading and my list of "creative ins and outs" for 2024!   ✨ If you're based in NYC, my books for photo sessions are now open through spring 2024! If you're looking fo...

Welcome to Episode 30 of the Creative Juice Box podcast, the last episode of Season 1! I'll be taking a two-month break from the podcast and returning on Wednesday, January 10th for Season 2 filled with all-new juicy topics and even some guest interviews!   ✨ During this break, I'll be taking on a few creative coaching clients! If you're interested in booking a 1-hour call with me to work through...

In this episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we'll talk about the magic of turning yourself & your lived experiences into art. I'll give some ideas for how I celebrate myself using photography, and some other ways that I document my life from my perspective to see myself as the "main character" (including year-in-review videos and personal essays)!🧃   Related episodes: ✨ You Might Be A...

In this ✨SPECIAL✨ episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, I share all of my insights on tarot cards! We'll discuss how I use tarot cards to guide me in the creative process (both in my projects & life in general), some background on my connection to the tarot, and even a live tarot reading where I interpret the cards in real-time using my handbook, The Creative Tarot by Jessa Crispin 🧃  ...

In this episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we'll discuss the importance of "killing your darlings" in both your creative work & your life to reach your full potential and let go of what's no longer serving you. This is a juicy one with some of my personal experiences from leaving my long-term relationship this time last year, plus some reflections on the sunk cost fallacy 🧃   Related...

In this episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we'll discuss some reflections from my "quarter-life crisis," including how to truly trust the creative process of life and make the most of your 20's in a world that makes it difficult to forge your own path.   Related episodes: ✨ Be Better Friends With Your Future Self ✨  Overcoming Perfectionism in Art & Life ✨ Social Media, Comparison,...

In this episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we'll unpack why people-pleasing doesn't work—in fact, it's probably distancing you from the people in your life, your creative expression, and most importantly, yourself.   Related episodes: ✨ Why You Should Share Your Creative Process (& Announcement!) ✨  Why You’re Afraid to Show Your Work ✨  Overcoming Perfectionism in Art & Life  ...

SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE! I'm so incredibly excited to announce that my new photography offering, Creative Process Sessions, is NOW LIVE! ✨ Learn more about my new Creative Process Sessions! ✨ In this episode, we'll break down what's included in the session and why I created it in the first place—because I believe in the power of sharing your creative process with the world to connect more with y...

In this episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we'll talk about the books that helped to shape how I live my life & approach the creative process! This is Part 2 which includes 6 of my favorite books about life in general (plus 2 bonus books that helped me learn about running a creative business!), while Part 1 includes 6 of my favorite books about art & creativity. Check out Part 1 if...

In this episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we'll talk about the books that helped to shape how I live my life & approach the creative process!   This is Part 1 which includes 6 of my favorite books about art & creativity, while Part 2 includes 6 of my favorite books about life in general (plus 2 bonus books that helped me learn about running a creative business!)   Books from this...

In this episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we'll talk about how to unlock your emotions and TRULY feel your feelings rather than intellectualize them.    Related episodes: ✨ Why You'd Rather Start New Projects Than Finish Old Ones ✨ How to Create Like You're a Kid Again ✨  Overcoming Perfectionism in Art & Life   Stuff I mention:  ✨ The 90-second rule ✨ The health effects of not f...

In this episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we'll talk about all the ways you self-sabotage your own creative projects—specifically, the concept of "uprooting" and getting in your own way to prevent your own success. Apologies in advance if you feel SUPER called out during this episode 😅 it comes from a place of love and care, I promise!!   Related episodes: ✨ Balance, Consistency, &...

In this episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, we'll answer the rest of your questions about balancing your time, finding focus among distractions, and making consistent time for your creativity. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions!!   Stuff I mention: ✨ Music to listen to while you work (with isochronic tones) ✨ Use artificial intelligence to break down tasks ✨ Gaia Music Collective...

In this episode of the Creative Juice Box podcast, I'll answer some of your submitted questions focusing on using social media as a creative, comparing yourself online, and overcoming imposter syndrome. Come back for part 2 next week where we'll tackle the rest of your questions!   Want more creative juice? Let’s connect on IG! 🎙️ Podcast: @creativejuicebox.pod 📸 Photography: @hannahhollandphoto