The Calm Creative podcast

It’s time for my first monthly Q&A! Sorry if the audio’s a little shaky in some places, still getting used to my new wireless mic. 🙄 Here are the questions I’m answering in this one: 00:58 - “If you’re just getting started with Substack as an artist, and have no current following, where would you start?” 03:02 - “Why did you stop the podcast?” 07:55 - "I know you have been back and forth between...

What do you do when you want to get creative work done, but really don't feel like it? When you pace for hours around a project. When you're feeling uninspired, and unmotivated. When you're not in the mood to create, but you want to be. I received a voice message from a fellow creative about this topic, and in this episode I share my thoughts on inspiration, and my best tips for making yourself in...

What does a slower, calmer, deeper creative practice look like? It's something I've thought about since reading Cal Newport's latest book Slow Productivity. So in this episode, I dive into the key points of the book, my thoughts on them, and how they pertain to creatives, today. What does it means to create work you're proud of? And how can we create our best work amidst the hustle culture we're a...

In this episode, I answer my first ever voice message sent in my a listener. The question is about wanting to quit social media as a musician, and how to deal with the fear of missing out on opportunities. This is such a relatable issue, and I loved delving deeper into it. I talk about my own struggles with social media FOMO, and my best strategies for leaving social media behind, without anxiety...

In this episode, I discuss the pros and cons of building a business around a creative craft or skill. I challenge the notion of “follow your passion” and “cash in on your creativity” that’s been advertised by entrepreneurs and self-help gurus since I was in my early twenties. I talk about the internalized capitalism that drives us to monetize all of our creative skills with wild abandon, and the t...

In this episode, I talk about a personality trait that has defined (and haunted) me all my life, and something I often get questions about: being multi-passionate. Having many different creative skills and interests, and feeling torn between them. I discuss: - What this trait really is, and what it means. - When having multiple creative passions is a problem, and when it's not. - What to do if you...

In this first episode of the podcast, I tell you more about me, my background, and what my goals and hopes are for this podcast. Mentioned: My YouTube channel Cal Newport - Deep Work Cal Newport - Digital Minimalism Johann Hari - Stolen Focus Want to leave me a message for the show? Email me your thoughts or questions at louise@louisestigell.com or leave a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.co...

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