The Creative Spirits Podcast

Tips on how to spot scams and avoid them. I will also share the importance of having two-factor authentication for your Facebook and Instagram account. Please listen so you avoid any problems in the future. For more resources and to be a part of my Creative Spirits Insider group, please go to: https://mailchi.mp/6c6ed8252d3d/free-screen-saver . You can also join my Creative Spirits Facebook group...

What makes a successful artist? You would be quite surprised. It’s not how talented you are or all the skills you may posses. That is only 10% of the equation. I will also share with you how to change your state when you go into self doubt. For more resources and to be a part of my Creative Spirits Insider group, please go to: https://mailchi.mp/6c6ed8252d3d/free-screen-saver . You can also join m...

What you say about your work is what others will say when you are not around. Just as your work is important, so is how you present it. You put everything into your work, so give it what it deserves; The story of this body of work, presented by you in an effective, compelling manner. After working with Mike myself, I learned so much about how to tell a more effective and compelling story about my...

I’m so excited to share with you a PDF I created that shows you step by step on how to open up your creative channels. I use this guided meditation practice for my students and for myself. Link to sign up for it is below👇🏻. In this episode I also talk about how to be more consistent and committed with your creativity. https://mailchi.mp/6c6ed8252d3d/free-screen-saver

Elisabeth is one of my collectors and a mother like myself. Elisabeth became a dear friend of mine after meeting her at a moms retreat. I was so moved by her and her story. Little did I know that I would one day be asked to create a painting in honor of her son Graham. I was touched and it was one of the most beautiful and emotional experiences I ever had. I am so grateful for Elisabeth, for havin...

In this episode I share lessons and quotes from the book The War of Art. I talk about resistance, fear and procrastination. Let’s get through these limitations so you can be creative your were meant to be.

In this episode we talk about colors and how they affect us, healing through colors, numerology and Reiki. Brian Kukan was a high school math teacher for 13 years before leaving the profession to pursue a more spiritually-focused lifestyle. Brian teaches Jikiden Reiki classes and provides Reiki sessions in his healing room in Los Angeles and distant treatments for others around the globe, and he g...

Time to let go of all those THINGS that are causing congestion and stagnation in your studio space. I realized a long time ago the importance of letting go of material things to clear the energy of my space and bring in new energy. Everything is so much lighter and just better. We can live happier, simpler, and more conscious lives as creatives just by being more minimalistic.

In this episode Jennifer Verge talks about getting out of the box and out of your comfort zone and following your intuition. Jennifer Verge is a photographer and figuative artist living in Venice Beach. With a unique industrial style she transfers her images onto repurposed wood incorporating found object and mixed media. Her work is filled with positive messaging and light! You don’t want to miss...

In this episode I talk about the most recent commissioned piece I worked on and how I got through some of the challenges. I also give some tips on how to make it a better experience and less stressful. Find me on IG @sherylbenjy_art and www.sherylbenjy.com.

How can you find your unique style in what you create? Joseph Mayernik will give you some pointers and talk about how he got into creating Comic Book art. At 6’4”, it’s little wonder Joseph likes thinking big. He’s an art director, illustrator, thespian, author, business owner, radio DJ, father & husband, and fine artist known as Hero Collage where he takes vintage comic books reinterpreting them...

Ashley Graf is an Oil Painter and Muralist from Southern Utah. She has a love for creating and she has explored art her whole life. Ashley has a fascination with “Big Art”. Creating murals and large scale paintings have her heart. Her work is inspired by the feminine, bright colors, nature and of course- all things bohemian which is why you can find her on all social platforms by @bohemiandesertdw...

Bianca Turner talks about her book “The Business of Art” and how to make money with your art. Turner is a self-taught artist; she holds degrees in economics and biology. Her paintings hang in private and corporate international collections, and at Haegeumgang Museum in South Korea. Her work has been featured in various art publications. She received the Woman Art Award from MUSA International Art...

Larisa Parashakti is originally from Europe, she had her spiritual awakening in 2012 after a car accident and since then had an interesting journey which led her to massive transformation, meeting and working with different masters in different parts of the world, where she learned about Energy Healing, Meditation and Ancient Egyptian Numerology. She received her training in Kundalini Yoga in LA i...

Elza Burkart is a contemporary artist and curator originally from Corsica, who currently splits her time between Los Angeles and New Orleans. She is a co-curator at Mortal Machine Gallery (New Orleans), where she focuses on showcasing emerging talent with strong narrative work. Burkart is committed to promoting fiercely independent artists, and helping them develop a strong career while maintainin...

What is serendipity? Have you ever wondered about the difference between a coincidence and serendipity? In this episode I talk about how a mural I created with another artist came into fruition and what happens when you plant the seed and allow the universe to take over. If you are in the Los Angeles area and works like to see my mural in person and support Woman Life Freedom please visit https://...

Marlena is Los Angeles based artist Originally from El Paso, the West Texas boarder town. She received her BFA in photography from California College of the Arts in Oakland. In the midst of a successful commercial photography career she was faced with a life-changing cancer diagnosis which  her to re-evaluate her life and refocus on creative energy towards the healing power of art. “I love witness...

Yrma Wilson became an energy healer after going through breast cancer. She uses Golden Light Energy Healing to produce incredible outcomes for her clients. After many years of study she went to work at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles as a medical interpreter, helping families understand the illness of their children and getting them through the stressful healing process. I continued to study an...

In this episode Wellness and Burnout coach Asal Dean turns the table and interviews Sheryl Benjy. Asal asks Sheryl about her journey as an artist, why she started The Creative Spirits Podcast and other fun facts. This is an episode that will help you think about where you stop yourself from finishing what you start. You too can thrive in whatever it is you want in life. It just takes persistence,...

Join Happy and artist, Sheryl Benjy, as they speak about healing through art. They discuss the benefits of art therapy and gaining confidence through visual expression. Sheryl speaks about returning to her calling after taking a detour in her life to "do the things she is expected to do" by her parents, society, and culture. This episode is ideal for artists and non-artists alike and of great bene...

I have practiced the art of non attachment with my art work for several years now. It has been so liberating to do so. How can you do the same? I will share that with you in this episode! If you would like a creative coaching session with me please contact me at www.sherylbenjy.com or on IG @sherylbenjy_art. Love, light and magic always!

This is an interview you don't want to miss!  In this episode we talk about inspiration and its ripple effects, facing and overcoming our fears as an artist, words of wisdom and golden nuggets of advice for all the artists out there. Her words have inspired me and have helped me on my journey as an artist and I hope it does the same for you! You can see more of Brooke’s work at www.brookeharker.co...

Do you have the self confidence you need to sell your work for what it’s truly worth? I know I have struggled for that for years. How can we build those confidence muscles and become better at stating our prices? If you would like a creative coaching session with me please contact me at https://www.sherylbenjy.com/contact/.

Iskar’s inspiration originally came from classic illustrations, vintage comics, and modern pop art. After completing a degree in graphic design, Iskar moved to London for three years where he received inspiration and mentorship. When he moved back to Mexico he founded his company, Artwall Deco, where businesses and institutions can commission murals. The genesis of Artwall Deco has provided Iskar...

I just saw the movie Miss Potter, the story of author and book illustrator Beatrix Potter of Peter Rabbit. I learned so much from her and how she never gave up on her vision. I will share my insights here with you and how to not get trapped in the negative self talk or what the nay sayers tell you. Born into an upper-middle-class household, Potter was educated by governesses and grew up isolated f...