Chelsea Nwasike

Me and My Imaginary Friends

Society EN ↓ 6 episodes

Hellur! I’m Chelsea, and the floating blobs around me are my imaginary friends. You could be one too… if you want :) I’m a writer, director, designer, shower-room singer, podcast host, and all-around creative mess who talks to herself (like a little too much). If you’re juggling multiple ideas, feeling overwhelmed, not too focused, or wondering what the hell you’re doing… Welcome! I hope you leave feeling seen, heard, and a little less alone. What are friends for, eyh?! *slaps knee* Oh! And I teach about the art of storytelling, if that tickles your fancy! YT @meandmyimaginaryfriends

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Chelsea Nwasike

Episodes

Part 1- The Fear of Being Seen: The Artist’s Achilles Heel 16.12.2025 20:36

Why does visibility feels so uncomfortable for creatives? Ep 6: This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation on what it means to show up as yourself, and why that discomfort is necessary for transformation. In this Christmas special episode, I talk about something I’ve run from most of my life: being seen. I share why I disappeared from TikTok for two years after my West African fantasy series, The O...

Part 2- The Silence Between Words: How Writers Create Rhythm in Their Writing 25.11.2025 35:26

Ep 5: Writing isn’t just about what you say... it’s about how it sounds. In Part 2 of the “music of writing” series, I explore how rhythm, silence, pacing, and emotional intention shape the way stories feel. I break down examples from The Road, Misery, The Social Network, The Handmaid’s Tale pilot, All Quiet on the Western Front, and an excerpt from my own fantasy series The Ones Before to show ho...

How to Make Music with Words: The Sound of Being Alive 11.11.2025 22:48

Life is musical, therefore writing isn’t just about words, but the music hidden in the silence between them. Ep. 4: In this episode, I explore how listening, pacing, and emotion shape the musicality of our stories, and what it means to hear the sound of being alive. Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts Watch the full episodes on YouTube: @meandmyimaginaryfriends TikTok: @imthechelsea Instagram: @mam...

How to find your WHY, and what’s been stopping you 28.10.2025 43:10

What’s your WHY? What's the thing that makes everything you do… worth doing. No tricks, only treats here! Ep. 3: Halloween Special! In this episode of Me and My Imaginary Friends, I talk about how to find your “why,” or your North Star, through four lenses: • My lived experiences and what I’ve learned along the way • The symbolism of Polaris, the North Star • The Igbo belief system • And Toph...

Using Pain to Create Art (What No One Tells You) 14.10.2025 24:01

What would you do differently if you got a second chance at life? Ep 2: We all go through difficult times, but what if your art could rescue you? As a creative, I’ve learned that pain shapes us into who we are, and that creating (writing, art, storytelling) can help us find ourselves again. To survive pain we need to give it form. How has your art helped you navigate your life? Let me know in the...

I Don’t Know What I’m Doing With My Life 02.10.2025 13:36

Feeling lost as a creative? I don’t always know what I’m doing with my life. With a million creative passions and the pressure to “pick one,” I’m learning it’s less about answers and more about loving the questions. Join me as I figure it out, in the midst of fear and all.