Nourishing Creativity with Chef Carla Contreras

"Creativity has its own frequency, its own energy, and it's meant to be experienced in the present moment." — Ania Volovique This episode is your invitation to trust yourself more deeply, soften into the present moment, and make space for creativity to move through you. I’m joined by brand oracle and somatic photographer Ania Volovique for a conversation about intuition, creativity, somatic healin...

"The absence of social and the introduction of more silence is what's nourishing my creativity." — Jessica Murnane This episode is your invitation to rethink creativity through the lens of nature, generosity, and play. I’m joined by gardener, author, horticultural therapy practitioner, and founder of Basker, Jessica Murnane, for a conversation about growing cut flowers, stepping away from social m...

“If you even have an inkling of something that you have been wanting to share, do it. It's time.” — Valerie Oula This episode is your invitation to stop waiting for the perfect moment, start creating and sharing your work, ideas, and dreams. I’m joined by energy medicine practitioner and founder of Modern Ritual NYC, Valerie Oula, for a conversation about visibility, intuition, and creativity. Val...

“If I can remember to carve out moments of self-connection, that’s where creativity starts to flow.” — Nicki Sizemore This episode is your invitation to rethink creativity through nourishment, ritual, and presence. I’m joined by cookbook author, recipe developer, and creator of Mind, Body, Spirit Food, Nicki Sizemore for a conversation about creativity, burnout, entrepreneurship, and the small pra...

“Your nervous system has to feel safe enough to receive the life you’re trying to create.” — Nitika Chopra This episode is your invitation to reconnect with your body, truth, and creative life force. I’m joined by Chronicon founder, host, and brand spokesperson Nitika Chopra for a deep conversation about nervous system healing, creativity, chronic illness. Nitika shares the life-altering experienc...

“We often focus on our goals, but rarely on the support systems that make those goals possible.” —Ciara Kyoko This episode is your invitation to explore creativity through support, community, and self-awareness. I’m joined by Ciara Kiyoko, Human Design guide, community builder, and founder of Kiyoko Verde. She works with entrepreneurs to help them understand their natural way of creating and build...

Today is my 47 birthday and I have a treat for you! This BTS episode is your invitation to trust your creative evolution, even when it doesn’t look the way you thought it would. I’m taking you behind the scenes of my career from professional kitchens to content creation to fully stepping into content strategy and the moments that changed everything. I share the origin of “Chef Carla,” and how a mo...

“What's beyond the limits of your own creativity and your own ability to manifest.” —Victoria Granof This episode is your invitation to rethink everything you’ve been told about creativity, productivity, and what it actually means to be “in flow.” I’m joined by food creative, cookbook author, and creative force Victoria Granof, and we’re diving into the energetic, spiritual, and deeply human side...

“Cacao isn’t just a drink, it’s an invitation to reconnect with yourself.” — Laura Huaman This episode is your invitation to explore creativity through connection, ancestry, and ritual. I’m joined by Laura Huaman, former Stanford scientist, Peruvian native, and founder of KUYU. She’s on a mission to bring health, happiness, and connection through cacao and Peruvian superfoods. Laura shares the piv...

"The biggest creative block is people getting disconnected from the source of the motivation that made them start.” —Luna Battalia This episode is your invitation to explore creativity through the lens of leadership, branding, and creative devotion. I’m joined by leadership mentor and founder of Caru Creative, Luna Battalia. Luna supports service-oriented women and entrepreneurs in building brands...

“Writing isn’t just about getting words on the page, it’s about finding a way to express what your day-to-day self can’t always say out loud.” — Caroline Malloy This episode asks you the question, do you really want to write a book? I’m joined by Caroline Malloy, a Chicago-based book coach, editor, and historian. Together, we explore what it takes to move from idea to manuscript and why not every...

“Creative blocks soften when we root back into ourselves.” —Dr. Brittney Ellers This episode is your invitation to explore creativity through the lens of embodiment, nourishment, and radical self-connection. I’m joined by holistic pelvic physical therapist Dr. Brittney Ellers, who blends physical therapy, energetics, breathwork, and deep curiosity to help women reconnect to the power of their pelv...

“If you wait for perfection, you give yourself nowhere to start.” — Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle This episode explores perfectionism, visibility, and why waiting for the “perfect” version can halt creativity altogether. I’m joined by Dr. Zorana Ivccvic Pringle, Senior Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and author of The Creativity Choice . Zorana shares a science-backe...

"There's a difference between getting stuck in research mode and waiting for somebody to tell you that you're gonna be good at the thing." — Lisa Haukom This episode is your invitation to explore whether you’re navigating visibility, or craving a creative reset this conversation is full of grounded wisdom. I’m joined by content partner, photographer, and founder of The Golden Brand, Lisa Haukom. L...

“Authentic alignment is the place where your intuition, your heart, and your voice all come together.” — Megan Mosley This episode is your invitation to explore how creativity doesn’t have to be confined to work, it can flow through conversations, routines, parenting, and the ways we show up for others. I’m joined by Sally Ekus, cookbook literary agent, Substack writer, mother, and improv performe...

“Sometimes boundaries are messy, but they are rooted in a lot of thought, intention and goodwill.” — Sally Ekus This episode is your invitation to explore how creativity doesn’t have to be confined to work, it can flow through conversations, routines, parenting, and the ways we show up for others. I’m joined by Sally Ekus, cookbook literary agent, Substack writer, mother, and improv performer who...

“Sometimes creativity is a place where I hide, especially right now with everything going on in the world. I need that respite.” — Silvia Bifaro This episode is your invitation to explore creativity through the lens of artistry, honesty, and finding your way back to your creative work. I’m joined by Silvia Bifaro, food photographer, stylist, and teacher whose evocative imagery blends storytelling,...

“You’ve got to bushwhack through the creative dark, sometimes white-knuckling your way through. But eventually, the clearing shows up.” — Caroline Mays This episode is your invitation to explore creativity through the lens of identity, friction, and the clearing that follows the dark. I’m joined by Caroline Mays, writer, brand strategist, and founder of Switchblade Lemonade. Caroline defines creat...

“Closing loops creates mental real estate for creativity to grow.” — Jenna Knapp This episode is your invitation to explore creativity through the lens of space, support, and the subconscious. I’m joined by Jenna Knapp artist, NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer, and founder of Have Cake Creative. Jenna opens up about how hypnosis, closing loops, and timeline work allow her clients and herself to un...

“Everything and anything can be interesting if you observe it in detail or dig below the surface.” — Ana Bianchi This episode is your invitation to see creativity through the lens of curiosity, observation, and color. I’m joined by Ana Bianchi — artist, illustrator, designer, and author of Color Curious. Ana defines creativity not as something mystical but as something you can train, sharpen, and...

"Creativity is something that moves through us, that rises through us from our core, from our roots towards expression." — Sofia Adler This episode is an invitation to explore creativity as energy, alive, moving, and rising from within. I’m joined by Sofia Adler, an energy worker, astrologer, and newly certified functional nutrition practitioner. Sofia is the founder of Sofia Adler Wellness, an on...

“Creativity is letting your mind and your heart be your playground and letting whoever wants visit the playground is it.” — Alexa Juanita Jordan This episode is your invitation to reframe failure, creativity, and the sneaky lies we tell ourselves when things don’t go as planned. I’m joined by Alexa Juanita Jordan: Certified Life Coach, writer, performer, and author of The Nuance Diaries on Substac...

"We are allowed and we must ask for attention if we wish to see a world that is more creative and restorative and mutual.” — Cher Hale This episode is a reminder that you are not only allowed to ask for attention, but you must ask for attention. I’m joined by Cher Hale of Ginkgo PR, an agency that uses public relations to create a more equitable media landscape. Cher defines creativity as any medi...

“The most fulfilling creativity is the kind that feels like you’re standing naked in public.” — Melanie Curtis This episode is your invitation to explore the meaning of courageous self-expression. I’m joined by Melanie Curtis, professional skydiver, keynote speaker, and life coach. Melanie shares the BTS of her creative journey including: Skydiving naked, building an art installation, and how she...

“I'm so grateful for the abundance that is happening despite the challenges in my life, which are plenty.” — Dara Erck This episode is your invitation to reframe your relationship with scarcity, in your creative process, work, and how you see yourself. I’m joined by Dara Erck, founder of Sam + Leo, the first all-natural wellness vitamin brand devoted to kid and teen mental health. Dara shares the...