The Balanced Creative

Welcome to the final episode of season two for The Balanced Creative. Spend this time to sit in the space with Chelene and reflect on how 2024 went for you. What have you learned about yourself? What would you like to bring into 2025 with you? And what will you be making time for? This may be the end of season two, but season three will be back in the new year with all new ideas to help you find c...

“How do you grieve not only the person you lost, but the person you can no longer be? … There are identities and parts of ourselves we lose when we lose people we love.” Shelby Forsythia In this special episode, Chelene sits down with Shelby Forsythia to discuss the trials and tribulations that grief brings us through, in all avenues of life. When we experience any form of loss in our lives, it ca...

As we reach the end of 2024, take a moment to pause, dear creative listener. Where has your creative path taken you this year? In today’s episode, Chelene is here to discuss a point in the process you’ve all experienced at least once: the rupture point. A moment of extreme, energized clarity about what your project is supposed to be and do. The part of the processes where suddenly, everything clic...

In a world that values word count over creative exploration, it’s not a surprise that imposter syndrome has become one of the main hindrances for creative joy. So why are we still allowing space for that? In today’s episode, we’ll take a look at: The importance of unstructured play Building confidence through clarity The role that comparison plays in all of this As mentioned in this episode, check...

The art of self expression brings us an opportunity to see ourselves in a light that we otherwise wouldn’t make time to acknowledge. Whether you are a writer, a podcaster, a singer, or an artist, you will always choose the project that best reflects you at that moment. So consider your current project - what is it telling you about yourself? In today’s episode we’ll explore the importance of self...

“There are no limitations to who we can be” Chelene Knight How long has it taken you, dear listener, to acknowledge the truth behind your perfectionist nature? As creatives, the fight between freedom to be ourselves and dependence on how our work is received can feel like a never-ending spiral. But it can also be a good indicator of what we choose to prioritize. Finding creative balance requires a...

Take a deep breath, folks. This episode was created to shine a light on our creative kryptonite: guilt. As you listen, think of how guilt creeps into your room as you finally sit down to feed your creativity. Is it an obvious, nagging voice reminding you of all the things you haven’t yet done? Or is it disguised as a feeling of numbness that stops you from coming up with new ideas? Whatever the ca...

Here at Breathing Space Creative, we view time-blocking as more than just scheduling tasks - it’s about: Peeling back the layers of why we want to dedicate time to them Tracking our energy levels so we know when we can make the most of it Building on these priorities through intentional actions and becoming who we are trying to be. In today’s episode, Chelene reflects on how effective time-blockin...

“We feel the pressure to give everything for free, and then we don’t understand why this burnout is here.” In episode 12 of this season, Chelene discussed how to make your creative project ideas saleable in a gatekept industry. This lead us to consider the importance of protecting our energy while going into these spaces. In today’s episode, Chelene discusses the importance of protecting our time,...

“What is the cost of not doing the inner work?” “You’re either going to move forward, or you’re going to move backward. No one ever stays the same. It might feel like it… but you’re actually regressing.” In today’s special episode, follow a discussion between two coaches who specialize in burnout prevention. Chelene interviews coach Meiyoko Taylor on the importance of understanding The Self as a w...

At Breathing Space Creative, we are always prioritizing emotional freedom and mindfulness practices for burnout prevention in creatives. By creating a space that fosters authenticity for everyone, it easily fuels the work we do. While this is a strong value for us, we recognize that there are many creatives who may not have spaces to show up authentically as themselves. Especially if they have a j...

How many times have you heard the term “don’t get your hopes up” when submitting your project to a contest or publishing organization? Whether this is a voice that comes externally, internally, or both, it can certainly throw a curveball in your emotional journey as a creative. The last thing you need when putting yourself out there is a voice telling you to reign your expectations in. But where d...

As creatives, we often spend a LOT of time in our heads, and in our emotions. Most of us rely on our creative practice as a healthy form of expression. It allows us to create a safe space to let go of limiting beliefs and to explore our inner worlds and their relation to their outer worlds. But we can’t just live in our heads, can we? In today’s episode, we’ll we’ll discuss the importance of prior...

A beautiful thing about working behind the curtain of a gatekept industry, is being the one who can later pull this curtain back for others who have been denied entry. In today’s episode, Chelene draws from her experience working in publishing and how it’s helped her turn industry blindspots into a path of joyful living for creatives. Reflecting on Chelene’s project pillars, redefining success, an...

Here at The Balanced Creative, we like to prioritize discussions around burnout prevention and personal growth to help foster our creative endeavours. In today’s episode, guest Keyaira Horne takes on the topic of creative balance as a corporate professional. As a self-published children’s book writer, multidisciplinary artist, and corporate professional, Keyaira's journey involves weaving crea...

One of the most powerful tools we can use to combat limiting beliefs in our creative lives is language . The way we speak to and about ourselves can make or break our journeys as creative entrepreneurs. In today’s episode, Chelene investigates the ripple effects that emerge from intentional self-talk. Intentional self-talk doesn’t always look like saying words of affirmation in a mirror, or using...

One of the hardest things to consider when putting yourself out there as a creative entrepreneur, is showcasing your work. It’s easy to hide behind perfectionist tendencies as we go back into the planning, drafting or revising stages of our creative projects, but it’s another thing to say “this is it, this is me, here you go!” Today's episode delves deeply into the concept of authentic self-ex...

So… at this point into season two, you’ve made time to reflect on your “why”, you’ve been honest with yourself about the spaces that no longer align with you, and you understand what cleansing the creative palette means to you. Now what? In today’s episode, get ready for some mindset shifts as we explore the role of accountability in our creative lives. Much of this is related to bringing awarenes...

Today's episode is for all the listeners who are trying to balance creative work with entrepreneurship among all the other demands of daily life. Life won't always take us where we might want or expect it to, and our special guest is here to remind us that ultimately, it's because something better is coming. Carol Good is a writer, artist, and crafter, living the entrepreneurial life....

At Breathing Space Creative, we are always discussing the evolution of our own creative journeys. Sometimes this involves letting go of spaces that no longer align with who we are. In today’s episode, Chelene discusses the importance of prioritizing our needs to make space for a healthy creative balance with guest Natasha “Tash” Helwig. Natasha is the Founder of Broken Heals Inc. where she works a...

Here at Breathing Space Creative, we don't believe in writer's block... The reason you're not writing or creating probably has a LOT to do with how you're approaching your work. In today's episode, Chelene discusses the importance of cleansing your creative palette - otherwise known as learning when to reset your mind so you can go back to doing what you love the most. Give you...

What happens to big ideas with small dreams? They're easy to abandon. In today's episode, Chelene taps into her coaching experience to explore what holds creatives back from following through and having confidence in their work. Listen to this episode through the lens of your own creative journey: Are you more focused on the end goal rather than how you feel during your creative journey? C...

"The tortured artist trope is out of style, it's dead, we need to leave it there." - D Fretter. In today's special episode, guest D Fretter is here to talk all things creativity and self-love to remind you that... it's okay to let your art be a part of you. Step into that vulnerable space of understanding who you are. When you discover what you need in order to be yourself, y...

Welcome to Season two of The Balanced Creative where we will be centring conversations around bringing your project into the world, despite the noise of your everyday life. For more insights and clarity, sign up for our Say no With Love newsletter ! In today’s episode, we’ll dive deep into reflecting on your project’s why, and explore how that seeps into your everyday life. Many people in the crea...

Welcome to Season two of The Balanced Creative where we will be centring conversations around bringing your project into the world, despite the noise of your everyday life. For more insights and clarity, sign up for our  Say no With Love newsletter ! In today’s episode, we are kicking off a new year with the launch of Chelene’s fourth book,  Let it Go: Free Yourself from Old Beliefs and Find a New...