Dear Creator

Giana left corporate when we recorded this episode! She’s worked as a teacher, in government, as a prison, and in corporate. She breaks down why most creative entrepreneurs unknowingly recreate corporate culture in their own businesses, how to identify the conditioning running your decisions, and offers exercises that help you finally build from who you actually are. Giana Cerasia is a teacher, sy...

Sarah Edwards is a creative success coach who has taught over 8,000 creatives worldwide how to build businesses that work with their brains and bodies — not against them. In this episode, she shares her Storyline Method, nervous system tools, and why your limitations might be your greatest business asset. Connect with Sarah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/setapart_company/ Creative to Cash St...

this month felt like a turning point in how i think about motivation and work itself. in this may reflection, i’m getting honest about something i rarely say out which is how i don’t feel motivated. i don’t really want to work. but i keep showing up anyway… not because of discipline or hustle, but what i’m building feels like something bigger than just a job. this episode is for the creators and e...

What if booking a photographer to capture special moments also meant walking away with a mindfulness practice that changed your life? Taylor Sliwa is a lifestyle documentary photographer and certified yoga instructor. Capricorn through and through. She brings a grounded, intentional presence to everything she does. Taylor is passionate about helping people feel seen, heard, and fully themselves—wh...

Welcome back to Dear Creator!! This is Solo Entry 4 where I reflect on my experiences, ideas, and conversations with friends for the month of April 2026. A core theme that I talk about is creative identity vs self worth. Specifically how creative entrepreneurs tie their professional roles and skills to who they are but is this why they can experience burnout, pressure or losing a sense of self? I...

What if the thing standing between you and being consistent with your content wasn’t the motivation but the structure of it all? Michelle is a social media content strategist. After a decade in corporate marketing, she left it all to create Hello Lemon, by turning her skills into a business -- and socials became her go-to way to grow it. Now, she helps solo entrepreneurs make Instagram content the...

What happens when a one-week trip to Mexico City changes your entire life? In this episode, I sit down with Ciara, founder of Kiyoko Verde, host of the Business Circle, and one-on-one mentor for founders to talk about her Saturn return, the moment she stepped off the "conveyor belt" of a life she didn't choose, and how she rebuilt from the inside out. We go deep on Human Design like...

In this episode, I talk to Kelsey from Coming Up Roses who’s a launch strategist. She breaks down how creative service providers like designers, copywriters, creators, and everyone else in between can use launch campaigns to stop waiting for inquiries and start booking out their services consistently.  She covers what a launch campaign actually is, how to structure a warm up period, and the three...

Do you ever feel torn between too many interests to the point where you feel scattered when it comes to building your brand? In this episode of Dear Creator, personal branding strategist CK shares how she went from burned-out lawyer to a thriving multi-passionate founder and her advice for building an authentic personal brand without having to choose just one thing. Connect with CK https://www.ins...

In this episode, I bring awareness to the symptoms of burn out, which I started to feel and tell you how I completely pivoted out of the burn out creep. Then I do a deep reflection into everything I did to restructure and refine the direction of my business, goals, and life operations for Quarter 2. Strap in, grab a note pad -- we're doing some spring cleaning. Resources I mentioned in this ep...

In this episode of Dear Creator, I sit down with Sydney, founder of Studio Mynde — a creative design studio and stationery brand based in the Chicago suburbs. Sydney's the founder and creative director of Studio Mynde, a creative studio and lifestyle brand rooted in intentional design, visibility, and nurturing brand buzz. Through creative direction, products, and community-driven offerings, she h...

In this episode of Dear Creator, I sit down with Jerry J White III who over the past 20 years has directed and produced 3 distributed feature films, and started multiple film and media programs at independent schools in Los Angeles. He started Bronson Creative as an experiment around how modern creatives learn, share work, and sustain themselves throughout uncertainty. Jerry’s garage operates as a...

What does it actually mean to build a creative life on your own terms? In this episode of Dear Creator, I sit down with Chelsea Riffe, the host of the Notes from the New World, previously known as In My Non-Expert Opinion , a Top 1% show known for asking the bigger questions around the cultural zeitgeist, our inner worlds, and what's this all FOR? She's a Cultural Philosopher, obsessed with unders...

February felt like one of those months where everything was scattered, slow, and a little overwhelming. But looking back it might have been one of the most productive months I've had. In Solo Entry 02, I'm doing a full February recap — sharing my goals list, the mindset shifts I've been sitting with, why I've started redefining what productivity actually looks like, and how slow mo...

In this episode of Dear Creator, we explore why so many creatives feel stuck, unfocused, or burned out in remote work even when they “love what they do.” Kacey shares their journey from theater and the restaurant industry into web development, and how movement, collaboration, and flow state shaped their creative brain long before entrepreneurship. We talk about choosing website platforms, trusting...

Join me and Angela from Lost Angeles as we discuss creative leadership coaching, navigating career transitions, and building a business around multiple skills. Perfect for multidimensional creatives, entrepreneurs struggling with "niching down," and anyone tired of rigid frameworks that don't fit real life. Connect with Angela Creative Consultancy -  https://www.angelasauceda.com/ Bo...

My first solo entry of Dear Creator. In this episode, I’m doing a complete 2025 business and life recap — breaking down each quarter, the wins, the challenges and what I learned as a business owner. This isn't your typical highlight reel. I'm sharing the messy middle… what it really looks like to launch your first digital product, make the hard call to close a program, seek financial stabi...

What happens when you achieve your dream—and realize you have nothing planned next? Olivia and I dive into the courage it takes to shift paths after shooting for Vogue and figuring out those next steps. Olivia is a brand photographer and artist with over 15 years of fashion photography experience. She helps women step into their It Girl era through elevated, editorial-style personal brand shoots....

What if confidence isn't something you find—but something you decide? Sara Joelle (Website Girl) is a copywriter and ADHD business owner who talks about why your website matters more than social media profiles, ADHD-friendly business rituals, and how to succeed by being unapologetically yourself. If you've felt too scattered or "too much" for business—this is your permission slip...

Turning 30 next month and reflecting on 5+ years of entrepreneurship. Here are the 10 biggest lessons I wish I knew when I started my business in my 20s. MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO Substack Article: https://morganmarkowski.substack.com/p/5-different-anti-burnout-ways-to Lorin’s Dear Creator Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/pfIhb-5XxSY?si=hQUYCezAaPs6nzs6 Book a 1:1 Consulting Session: https://www.mor...

In this episode of Dear Creator, I’m chatting with Alexa to explore how creators can evolve into media companies and thought leaders through the lens of entrepreneurial journalism. We unpack what it means to treat content as a product, how to use platforms intentionally, and why building authority now requires more than just marketing content. Alexa also shares how her viral TikTok on entrepreneur...

In this episode of Dear Creator, I sit down with my longtime friend Tom to chat about creativity, inspiration, and what it truly means to be a modern Creator. Tom shares his unique journey as a multi-hyphenate creative: from photography and drag to writing and documenting life with an old-school camcorder. We explore: Balancing a 9-to-5 with creative projects (the "5-to-9 lifestyle") The importanc...

In this episode of Dear Creator, I chat with brand and web designer Lorin Husa about the messy middle of entrepreneurship, the pressure to constantly show up online, and the unexpected ways part-time work can actually breathe new life into your business. Together, we also chat about: How to pivot without burning your business to the ground The difference (and overlap) between service providers and...

Starting over in business can either be a powerful reinvention or a hidden form of self-sabotage. In this episode, I unpack the truth behind “burning it all down” and how to know whether your reset is growth-driven or avoidance in disguise. I share my own experiences with uprooting, self-sabotage patterns, and the lessons learned from The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest. You’ll hear practical ins...

In this episode, Amanda, known online as Creative Cool Mom , shares her journey of balancing motherhood, creativity, and entrepreneurship while navigating rebrands and pivots. She explains how rebranding and pivoting often go hand in hand, with soft pivots as small evolutions and hard pivots as complete resets. Through client examples and her own story, she shows how visuals, storytelling, and cla...