In Residence with Keith and Laura

Don’t wait, work with what you have on your way to making it better. We can make beautiful things with the tools and skills we have now. Imposter syndrome, may be lurking in the shadows. It’s a signal to keep leaning in even when self doubt creeps up. Use that tension, between where you are and where you’re going, to catapult you to get better by doing. Then, simply ask yourself, what’s...

Keith and Laura discuss hitting the wall, burnout, or simply having no energy left. How do we notice and give ourselves permission to take the time we need to rest? Laura talks about the strategies that help her reset and refresh, while recognizing her propensity to smash into the wall to stop herself. Keith points to the importance of implementing self-care before, during, or after we hit th...

We reflect on what we learned and where we grew in 2023. Let's carry forward what worked for us as we move into 2024. Laura likes New Year's resolutions, but are they working for her. Are there other ways to make a change? Keith likes to think about resolution as goals and is aiming to keep the ball rolling after it drops on New Year's Eve. We set our one-word theme for the new year and...

Laura and Keith dive into tactics that will help them create and grow  projects and as people. What can we do differently? What has worked in the past that we could revisit? As the calendar year winds down, we shift our focus. What is to come and how can we succeed in our goals? Keith leans into time management. Laura makes space for her project. We both prioritize self-care. Our goal is...

A trip to a winter market, what could go wrong? We were looking for a way to recalibrate, to energize ourselves. Both a little tired and run down, Keith and Laura decide to focus on the most recent family weekend. Laura loves to recharge through creative work and travel. Keith balances the feeling of not doing enough with making time for creative projects and relaxation. Some topics were easy...

In today’s episode, we talk about goal achievement and how gamifying may or may not help us work through and achieve our goals. Thinking about games brought up finite and infinite games. Knowing which is which and what kind of game you’re playing matters. We also bring up several of our favorite games. 😀Laura gets stuff done. She looks to gamify her training for her 5K, 10K, and 13 mile runs...

Keith and Laura discuss stuck feeling surrounding projects. When there are all the excuses in the world as to "why I'm not making progress,” how do you get started, keep momentum going, silence the voices of criticism? Laura wants to move forward with her project. And at the same time, there is a voice saying, “Sit down, not so fast. I’m too busy. I don't have time. I got plenty going on.” How do...

Keith and Laura dig in to the resistance that is getting in the way of Laura's gratitude journaling. Keith realizes that she is feeling a lot of pressure to get gratitude right. If nothing else, she is overthinking it. Laura thought there was going to be a festive holiday episode about gratitude journaling. Things went a little astray as it became clear there was some discomfort and stressors gett...

Keith and Laura had a Family Movie Night. There was popcorn, treats, mic drops and a few tears. But first, they discuss Parents Night Out! 🎉 Laura and Keith experienced live music, intentionally, for the first time in four years. There will be more Parent's Nights to come. In the heart of this episode, the couple digs into the Barbie movie and what resonated. Laura says it best, "I think it was a...

"Is our marriage more like a Start-Up or a Merger?"  Keith and Laura talk about Arthur C. Brooks' article from The Atlantic, "Why the Most Successful Marriages Are Start-Ups, Not Mergers." It was a quick read that left them with much to talk about. The couple ponders, "How do we operate in marriage?" There are, and have been, shifting dynamics within Laura and Keith's partnership as they...

Let's do another Mixed Tape Session. Keith and Laura discuss morning routines, what they are listening to, reading and traditions they're excited about as the season changes. They check-in to see what each other has been up to, what's resonating with them, and Keith circle talks a bit around ideas ruminating in his head. Laura finished her gardening for the year and is looking forward to a ne...

What did you want to be when you grew up? Are you doing that? Or like us, did your path have a few more twists and turns? Our journey down the path isn’t always consistent and so straight forward. Keith and Laura find some common threads that still connect them to their younger selves and the drive and passion that made them want to connect and learn in their teenage years. Do the same things...

We’ve started, we’ve failed, and we keep moving forward. Laura and Keith look to keep their momentum going with work that matters. Speaking of work that matters, we are talking about Seth Godin’s “Poke the Box.” Over the week, we read (or reread) Poke the Box. And, now it's time for us to do what we do; talk about it and see what resonates with each other. We even mention a few other books th...

Keith and Laura talk through imposter syndrome. The pitfalls and how they push past them.  "I don't feel good enough," or "who am I to . . ."  They address how it feels and how they push through to keep taking steps on the journey. We may not feel qualified to do this “thing” or “that." But, we are going to learn–a commitment to learn, to hold ourselves accountable, to improve–as we...

When life presents unexpected obstacles or you feel like waving the white flag; how do you keep going? You're in the hard part. That's the dip. How do you keep showing up and doing the best you can with the time you have? The way I try to work through is by choosing action. What choice can you make to keep moving forward with your project? We talk about some of our practices that we use to help us...

We've been thinking about how the podcast is rolling out and shaping up. As we're finding our voices, going through the different episodes, trying to piece together the conversations that we've had–we’ve gone from talking about just starting, to the overwhelm of starting, to perfectionism. So, how do we spend time with the things that light us up and surround ourselves with things that bring...

Perfectionism is complex and may appear in various shapes and forms: over-processing, hesitation, avoidance, and overwhelm. Our relationships and projects can suffer if we chase perfection. Let's lean in and harness the good, prepare for the bad, and close the door on the ugly. How will I show up? What will people think? How will they perceive what I put out there? What do I post? What do I say? I...

How on earth do we start this? How do you start a project? We've got lots of reasons why we don't start: Is it good enough? Is it even worth me doing? Who wants to hear from me? Do I have something worthy to say? What is it that I'm going to contribute that's different and creative and thoughtful? We put up barriers and get stuck and spin. Where do you find yourself struggling when it comes t...

We started. When you're In Residence as an artist, a writer, a musician, a leader–you're digging deep and tapping into your creativity. Learning and practicing and honing your craft. Creating teams, building relationships and culture, connecting ideas that may not be clearly connected. We see In Residence doing that via conversation. We like to dig deep, explore, learn, and grow. Let’s accomp...

Hi! We are Keith and Laura. We are creatives and makers at heart and looking to make change, for ourselves and people like us who want to dig a little deeper. Join us as we push through uncomfortable growth on our way to make a difference. Let's choose to start, and "make things better by making better things."