Originate Now: Transform How You Create

Produced by The Happy Kind In this special end-of-year episode of Originate Now , Jessica Higgins Chapman invites you into a gentle creative reset and challenge— one that doesn’t require a weekend retreat or a total life overhaul. Instead, she shares the practice that helped her reconnect with creativity during one of the most demanding seasons of her life: the Just 10 Minutes Creative Challenge....

Produced by The Happy Kind Feedback is part of the creative process, but that doesn’t make it easy. In this episode of Originate Now , Jessica Higgins Chapman talks about one of the most unavoidable parts of creative work: notes . Whether you’re a writer, filmmaker, designer, or working creative, feedback can feel personal, confusing, or even discouraging — especially when you’ve poured your heart...

Produced by The Happy Kind In episode 18 of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman discusses the often lengthy and long road to finishing creative work — why it takes time, why that’s not a bad thing, the significance of defining success beyond immediate outcomes, and how to make peace with the pace of your own creative journey. Whether you're writing a script, building a brand, or reshaping your...

Produced by The Happy Kind In this episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the art and psychology of reinvention and why it’s never too late to reimagine your life, your work, or your creative identity. From identity shifts to creative pivots, she shares how each version of you is a part of your evolving journey, and why reinvention is less about starting over, and more about re...

Produced by The Happy Kind In today’s episode, Jessica Higgins Chapman dives into a timely and personal topic: how to keep creating and stay inspired when life feels uncertain. Whether it’s career changes, personal transitions, or the heaviness of what’s happening in the world, we all face waves of uncertainty — when the future feels shaky and creativity feels hard to reach. Listen now, to hear Je...

Produced by The Happy Kind In this episode, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the transformative power of journaling — not just as a habit, but as a tool for reflection, creativity, and intentional living. Jess dives into simple ways to use journaling to reconnect with your “why,” unlock new ideas, and nurture creative momentum. She also shares an inspiring anecdote from a panel during Reese Wither...

Produced by The Happy Kind In this episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the concept of the Third Place: meaningful spaces between home and work that generate connection, creativity, and belonging. Sociologist Ray Oldenburg first coined the term “Third Place” to describe the familiar public spots where people gather — think coffee shops, bookstores, libraries, yoga studios. Th...

Produced by The Happy Kind In this episode of Originate Now, host Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the transformative power of curating joy as a daily practice — and how it directly fuels creativity, focus, and your overall well-being. Too often, joy is treated as an afterthought, a reward for finishing the work. But we're diving into joy being the resource that makes the work possible. Drawing fr...

Produced by The Happy Kind Do you have way too many ideas, half-finished drafts and projects that never seem to move forward? Well, grab your cup of coffee (or tea) and let's dive into this week's episode of Originate Now! This week, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the Creative Clarity Filter — a simple framework to help you choose the right project, prioritize with purpose, and finally gain mome...

Produced by The Happy Kind In episode 11 of Originate Now , we're digging into a common roadblock that so many creatives face — imposter syndrome — and how it can sneak in just when you're on the edge of something great. Host Jessica Higgins Chapman reflects on her own experience with imposter feelings during auditions, the power of improvisation, and the myth that you need to feel 100% ready befo...

Produced by The Happy Kind In this week's episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman dives into a powerful, science-backed habit-building strategy that actually helps your creativity stick: Implementation Intentions . Rooted in behavioral psychology, this simple “if–then” planning method helps you bypass willpower, eliminate decision fatigue, and build habits that align with your real life!...

Produced by The Happy Kind Inspired by the book Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative , Jessica Higgins Chapman explores one of the most liberating truths about the creative process: nothing is 100% original. In this episode of Originate Now, learn how to remix your influences, trust your creative voice, and create meaningful work without feeling like you need to inv...

Produced by The Happy Kind In this special birthday episode, I’m sharing a personal, creative reflection on what truly matters. If you need some quick inspiration, a creative mindset shift, or if you’ve ever felt like you’ve checked all the boxes but still feel a little off… this episode is for you. I’m diving into 3 creative lessons I’ve learned this past year, as well as a few heartfelt reminder...

Produced by The Happy Kind Over-editing. You know, that compulsion to tweak just one more thing, to hold back just a little longer — all under the illusion of “perfecting” your work. But what if the work is already good enough? In this episode, Jessica Higgins Chapman opens up about her own cycle of over-editing and how fear, perfectionism, and identity can keep us stuck in the editing loop. She w...

Produced by The Happy Kind Juggling all the things? This episode is for you! In this week's episode of Originate Now, learn how to take some things off your plate, and stay in your creative zone, by implementing the art of delegation and task management. Jessica Higgins Chapman gives you practical, budget-friendly tools to help you identify what you should be doing vs. what you can offload — even...

Produced by The Happy Kind Feeling overwhelmed by all the tools out there, or unsure which ones actually support your creativity rather than drain it? In this episode, Jessica Higgins Chapman is sharing 5 essential creative tools that she personally uses, to streamline both life and business. Key Moments: 5 tools that actually make a difference in planning, creating, showing up, and staying inspir...

Produced by The Happy Kind If you’ve ever identified mostly with your job title or creative output, this episode is for you! This week on Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the concept of identity beyond job titles, emphasizing the importance of recognizing oneself beyond professional roles. It’s time to break free from labels and redefine who you are on your own terms, so you can cre...

Produced by The Happy Kind In this episode of Originate Now, Jess speaks with Emily Harris (7th & Here) about the importance of focusing on the process rather than the results in creative endeavors. They discuss how this shift in mindset can enhance well-being, foster creativity, and lead to sustainable change. Emily also shares her journey as a movement and well-being coach, her new venture 7...

Produced by The Happy Kind In this episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman introduces the concept she created called The Goal-Better Way, a gentler approach to goal setting that emphasizes self-congruent goals rooted in personal values. The episode also highlights the significance of daily intentions and reflection. We're letting go of hustle-based goal-setting and embracing a more inten...

Produced by The Happy Kind Welcome to the debut episode of Originate Now, the podcast all about creativity and intentionality. In this first episode, host Jessica Higgins Chapman (storyteller, entrepreneur, and founder of the media company: The Happy Kind) dives into the essential connection between creativity and well-being. With National Creativity Day on Friday, Jessica shares how creativity is...

Transform how you create! Welcome to Originate Now! Your weekly dose of tips, inspiration and stories to get you creating! Research shows that creativity is linked with less stress and it also increases positive emotions. So whether you’re creating your day, creating a specific project or creating the life you want — now is what we know we have for sure. And now is the time to begin. Hey friend, I...