Muse

Turning 39 & Done With Overthinking! This episode started with a simple question I heard in a video: “Am I in enough places to be seen?” A good question. A useful question. But within minutes I caught myself wondering if I was visible enough, doing enough, showing up in the “right” places to move my life forward. And that’s when I realized something uncomfortable. Those questions weren’t even...

When we stop creating, life does not fall apart. Something essential goes quiet. This episode of Muse explores why creating matters beyond productivity, identity, or outcome. Creation is not just self expression. It is a form of participation. A way humans process reality, share meaning, and recognize themselves in one another. We talk about creation as circulation, art as generosity, and why cont...

Authenticity gets talked about like a vibe you can put on... but when your voice is evolving, that advice falls apart fast. In this episode of Muse , I talk about why authenticity isn’t an aesthetic, how confidence actually builds through learning yourself, and why alignment is a practice you return to and not a place you arrive at. We explore: why confidence doesn’t come from success or pushing h...

Most people try to figure out what they want by adding more… but clarity actually comes from knowing what you don’t . In this episode, we explore how your “no’s” reveal what truly excites you, how to turn your don’ts into direction, and why creative clarity begins with subtraction. Featuring examples from Tarantino, Nolan, and Gwen Stefani — three creators who know exactly what they stand for. If...

If you’ve ever felt stuck, scattered, or completely blank when trying to come up with ideas, you’re not alone. Whether you’re overflowing with thoughts or feel like your brain is on pause, this episode breaks down what’s actually happening under the surface. We’ll explore: What an idea really is (and why that matters) How curiosity sparks ideation The two most common states that block idea flow Wh...

Starting is the hardest part — not the work itself, just the beginning. If you’ve been wanting to create again but keep stalling, this episode breaks down why beginnings feel so heavy, and how to finally move through that friction. Inside the episode: • the emotional weight of starting • perfectionism + identity pressure • fear of visibility • why your brain treats beginnings like a threat • how t...

This week’s episode is honest. Not polished, not profound, just real. I’ve been stuck, frustrated, unmotivated, and uninspired. But two things kept me moving:→ starting a new project (my prints)→ and my commitment to 100 episodes. Not every week is exciting. Not every episode is the “big one.”Some are just the truth of showing up, even when I don’t feel like it. Consistency > perfection. And th...

What if your creativity followed the same physics as nature? You’re not stuck, you’re just in a different season. This episode maps your creative process like the four seasons of the year: 🌱 Spring – ideas sprout☀️ Summer – energy expands🍂 Autumn – refine and harvest❄️ Winter – rest and integrate You’ll learn how to spot the weather patterns in your own creativity, and what each one’s trying to...

We always talk about creating, and rarely about carving. In this episode, we explore self-editing as the secret art of creative evolution. Editing isn’t about deleting what you made, it’s about uncovering what was always waiting underneath. From creative decisions to emotional growth, “The Art of Self-Editing” reframes refinement as freedom and not restriction. 🎧 Tune in if you’re ready to refine...

Most people are drowning in inspiration, but starving for originality. And it’s not because you’re not creative, it’s because you’re not curating. In this episode, we break down the step no one talks about: the filter between input and output. If you’re trying to find your voice, sharpen your taste, get into creative flow, or simply stop feeling overwhelmed by the noise, then this conversation is...

Why do some days feel creatively electric and others feel like static? In this episode, I break down the two forces that shape your creative identity way more than discipline ever could: flow and taste. You’ll learn how to turn flow into momentum, how to train your taste so your work actually feels like you , and why most creatives get stuck in loops they don’t even realize they’re in. If this epi...

What Nature Taught Me About Momentum You Can’t See: This week’s episode started with a simple walk. No music, no podcast, just me, my dogs, and a quiet moment that turned into some realizations. As I watched how much nature had changed in a place I hadn’t visited for years, I realized: Nature keeps growing even when there is no one there to notice. I talk about the kind of momentum you can’t track...

Season 2 begins...not because I had to start over, but because the energy shifted. The pace changed. My space changed. I changed. This episode is about ignition; physical, creative, and energetic. The word for this month is RE-IGNITION and this is the first time I’ve set a monthly intention like this. Everything I’ve been doing, from revamping my room to reclaiming my rhythm, has been about lettin...

🎉 25 episodes, 6 months, and my first video ep. Muse Season 1 is officially wrapped. This one’s part celebration, part reflection, part love letter to what I’ve learned by showing up each week. Instead of a full walkthrough I’m pulling the four big themes that carried me through: 🌱 purpose and alignment 🔥 trust and self image ✨ creative spark and flow 🎙 identity, storytelling, and expression F...

Two books, one realization: the stories we tell shape who we believe we are. In this episode, I explore how storytelling and identity are woven together, and why belonging so often begins with the narratives we carry about who we are. From childhood moments of wanting to fit in, to the inner conflict of feeling different but not wanting to be like everyone else, I share how these personal stories...

Being multi passionate is beautiful but it isn’t always stable. Over the years I’ve gone from culinary arts to pottery to design and beyond, trying to figure out where it all leads. Do I teach Do I create for the algorithm Or do I just keep making art for the sake of making it. In this episode I share honestly about the tension between being an artist and being a creator, and how I’m learning to b...

This week I'm sharing about starting over. A video sparked some ideas and now I'm feeling overwhelmed about the changes I've made and how to actually get started. Learning to give myself grace and understanding that I don't have to have everything figured out. Feeling grateful to have this platform to share my feelings and thoughts in real time as I'm needing to process these c...

My very first guest episode is here! I sit down with my beautiful friend Mohammed—funny, creative, charismatic, and one of those people who makes any space brighter. Together we dive into our creative outlets, the struggles and joy of learning, and what it looks like to keep growing as artists and as people. This one is more raw, collaborative, and storytelling-driven than my solo episodes—you’ll...

In today’s quick solo episode, I check in on the week, set an intention, and dive into a question we all wrestle with: how do we actually find alignment in our lives? I also share why my guest episode with my friend Mohammed isn’t dropping just yet—I wanted to give our long, thoughtful chat the time it deserves in editing. So for now, it’s just you and me. We grow up thinking clarity will just arr...

Lately I’ve been feeling… off. Trying to figure out where the momentum I had to create went. This episode is a raw reflection on that strange space—when you’re surrounded by ideas, content, inspiration… and still feel like you can't create. I share how I’ve been sitting in that over-and-under-stimulated headspace, and the 3 shifts I’m making to reset my creative system: Cutting back on short-f...

Sometimes the best episodes aren’t the ones you planned—they’re the ones that arrive in the moment, unpolished but true. In this episode, I share why podcasting has become my personal outlet, not a performance. I talk about stepping away from the pressure of algorithms, slow growth, and what happens when you create for yourself first. Because when you stop chasing trends and start following the sp...

In this first episode of August, we’re talking about something that feels… real. That weird in-between space where your creative energy feels quiet, unclear, or flat-out missing. Finding Your Spark (When You Feel in Limbo) is a reflection on what it means to honor slower seasons and still trust that your creativity hasn’t left you—it’s just shifting shape. I share a bit about where I’m at creative...

This summer has felt different. I’m not pushing as hard. I’m not moving as fast. And instead of fighting that, I’m learning to trust the season I’m in. In this episode, we explore how to navigate creative resistance when it’s actually a signal—not a stop sign. I share how I’m redefining purpose, letting go of hustle guilt, and finding clarity through rest, reflection, and intentional slowness. We...

What if self-trust wasn’t a feeling... but a series of tiny recalibrations that reshape who you are? In this episode, I’m taking you deep into my own story—how I slowly learned to trust myself, not just in theory, but in real-life decisions that shaped who I am. From being the eldest daughter trying to please everyone, to choosing to leave home at 17, to building a new creative identity rooted in...

Hello hola hola… welcome back to Muse —where creativity and personal growth merge. This week, I’m talking about how presence and perspective have been my lifelines after getting laid off last month. It’s been shaking up how I see myself, my work, and my future—and helping me redefine what matters most as an artist. I’m sharing: ✨ The personal pillars I’ve never shared publicly before—the compass...