The Creative Soul Podcast

Are you pregnant or do you know someone who is? Tune into this episode where we discuss how to host and curate a blessingway which is similar to a baby shower, but focuses more on the mother's journey from maiden to mother to create an intentional ceremony to honor her in this transition. We also talk about: What a blessingway is Leya's experience being at her sister's birth A blessing...

Kari is a New York City-based freelance writer and performing artist. As a copywriter and strategist, she works with creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to develop their brand voice and craft high-converting messaging to support their business. She also writes a weekly newsletter sharing writing tips, content inspiration, and personal stories about life as a creative freelancer. We talk ab...

In this week's solo episode, Leya takes us behind the scenes for her wedding planning process. We talk about why wedding planning might bring up difficult emotions, how wedding planning is the ultimate act of manifestation & creation, how being engaged feels like a portal, why wedding planning has caused Leya to look at and re-evaluate all areas of her life, and the details & process o...

Kelly Smith is a globally celebrated yoga and meditation teacher, E-RYT 500 /YACEP, founder of Yoga For You, and host of the iTunes chart topping podcasts, Mindful in Minutes and Meditation Mama. Kelly believes that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to yoga and meditation and encourages her students to find their own personal practice, listen to their bodies, and find inner joy by accessin...

In this episode, Leya shares the behind the scenes process of how she self published her first book of poetry, Mermaid Musings: Stories of Sea, Sex, Spirituality. We talk about: Why you might choose to self-publish What inspired her decision to self-publish a book The behind the scene process of self-publishing a book The power of poetry The creative process of writing a book Marketing & selli...

In this episode, Leya gets raw & real about her life experience and some of the childhood trauma she’s been unpacking in therapy. We talk about: Why our stories matter The healing power of sharing your story Facing your pain & your shadow Processing grief Levels of awareness/consciousness Uncovering uncomfortable truths Trigger Warning: This episode mentions both sexual assault & menta...

Erin Panzarella is a space holder for women on a spiritual healing journey. Her work focuses on connecting people to their natural state of flow,  intuition + spirit guides through different modalities including the akashic records, human design, energy healing, and more. Over the last 10 years she has been on an active mission to step into her power through uncovering tools and shedding the masks...

In this episode, Leya explores how creativity acts as a counter-culture and in a world where we are disconnected from nature, how you can tune into creativity as a practice to connect back to your authentic and most natural self. You’ll hear: How a zoo and GMO flowers caused an existential crisis on Earth Day How being disconnected from nature disconnects you to yourself Why creativity is a counte...

Hilary Messer-Barrow moved from a big Canadian city to a remote northern Yukon community of 90 residents in 2019. Hilary shares her life-changing move, new perspectives, and experiences with her Instagram and TikTok community. She believes in the power of nature and the importance of noticing the beauty around her. In this episode we talk about: Moving from a big city to a small town Stepping away...

Marina Kay is a Stress Buster, Joy Finder, and a Holistic Wellness Coach focusing on stress and burnout prevention in high achievers and entrepreneurs. She left a successful career in HR Technology to pursue her passion of helping people feel happier and healthier through realistic and sustainable health habits. She now coaches individuals and works with companies all over the world, while traveli...

In this solo episode, Leya reflects on the winter season and the lessons and gifts it gave her. We talk about: How to honor your seasons What reflecting and processing allows us Her recent move to Michigan and the lessons it's teaching her Creating a home space Allowing your creativity to express in unexpected ways What she's loving lately Prompts for you to reflect on your seasons Try Sun...

Emily Nachazel is an intuitive career coach who believes we all deserve to spend more time doing what we love. She supports entrepreneurs & conscious corporate individuals who want work that better supports their souls. In this episode we talk about: The parallels of birth and entrepreneurship How she uses astrology & human design to align with your dream career Defining your version of su...

Tune into this special episode where Leya breaks down writing practice and shares the practice with you to do anytime, anywhere. We explore: What is writing practice? What writing practice means to Leya & how it's the ultimate tool for creativity, healing, expression, and communicating with your highest self The difference between journaling vs writing practice The two major influences to...

Shannon Keating is a Holistic Life Coach for Women, Teen Girls in Middle/High School, & Young Adult Women in College. She supports women with self empowerment, self love, and gaining the tools to cultivate self awareness guiding them back home to their hearts. She is also a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Guided Meditation Teacher, Human Design Reader, Intuitive, and the host of the Unmasked...

Tune into this candid conversation with Leya as she shares her decision to go off social media. With social media being so embedded in our daily life, how do we connect with our communities now that we’ve gone so digital? How much information is healthy for us to consume? Is social media keeping us from being present with what's real and true in our own lives? What is junk food creativity? Whi...

In this special episode, Leya shares the story of her recent engagement to her fianceé, Paxton on 1/08/2022. She shares the story of how they met, their decision to get married, how the engagement happened, and answers questions from you! We also cover The difference between soul mates vs. life partners Doing the work in relationships Creating ceremony in your relationship The significance of 108...

Kat Norton energetically teaches Microsoft Excel to individuals, businesses and educational institutions. Since launching Miss Excel in June 2020, she has grown a community of over 1 million people on TikTok & Instagram (@miss.excel) through viral Excel trick videos infused with creativity, music and dance. Kat was recently awarded the Microsoft MVP award and featured in Business Insider, Fort...

Vienda Maria is a writer & creative who teaches women how to redefine every aspect of life through the lens of psychology blended with spirituality and psychosomatic practices in online courses, classes & live events. Using an interactive teaching style — anecdotes, stories & real-world tools — she takes you on a heart-opening journey. In this episode we talk about the magic of liminal...

Cara has had a love for music and adventure since her toddler years. Her mom discovered she could sing well and hold a harmony at age 4 and the rest is history. She studied theater at UC Irvine and moved to NYC after graduation. It was there that Cara met her partner Michael, and the two decided to hit the road in an RV playing music across the country. They have been gigging on the road since Jun...

Liliana Herrera is originally from Cusco, Peru and was born in a high Andean community. She is an Andean Therapist, facilitator for retreats of sacred plants and offers energetic alignments and oracle readings with the coca leaf virtually or in person in English and Spanish. She is the author of the book “Children of Pachamama” which is a guide to self awareness of human technology from the ancest...

In this episode, Leya shares the process of her year and the lessons she learned. She talks about seeking truth, how her definition of truth has shifted, internal vs external experience, feeling lost, how her relationship with creativity has evolved, why writing is an act of love, and what she's learned from doing her 10 things as a daily creative practice this year. She ends this episode with...

Alejandra Diaz aka Ale is an illustrator and designer from Mexico City. She has a degree in Industrial Design, but soon discovered a passion for graphic design and went to Shillington for illustration and graphic design. She uploads her illustrations on Instagram @ale_sketch. In this episode we talk about how the best inspiration is drawing the everyday moments, finding yourself in your mess, her...

Leya is back from a 3 week hiatus and is sharing where she's been at as she completes her 3 month solo trip throughout Latin America. We talk about: Why taking breaks as a content creator is important for your process Taking social media breaks What she learned being in Costa Rica Salt Water Therapy (aka daily ocean dips) The Experience MAGIC Retreat in Puerto Rico Tapping into Sagittarius Sea...

Leya shares a mini message from her heart sharing the truth of where she's at on her 3 month journey through Latin America. She gives an update from Peru, invites you to tune into the truth of this moment, and shares a story on how she needed to listen to her body, and rest, and how you might give yourself permission to rest, too. Creative Resources Mentioned: Earth Warriors Oracle Deck by Ala...

Eleri Ward is an actor, singer, musician, and songwriter originally from Chicago. She studied Songwriting at Berklee College of Music before transferring and graduating from The Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theater. Aside from theater, she also makes pop music and has released two EPs of original songs. Most recently she released a full length album of indie-folk Sondheim covers that...