The Creative Threshold

Proof that time, day jobs, health challenges...etc...are not the problem preventing us from returning to our creative goals. WE are the problem. Our unwillingness to compromise on what our Art will be given our limitations is the real problem. If only someone had explained this to me in this way, I would not have had to slug through YEARS of depression, resentment, and confusion around my personal...

Sometimes it's hard to know when it's time to share the personal Art that you've been making for yourself. In this episode, I walk you through reasons not to share your work, and arguments to absolutely share with the world. There's more than meets the eye with this concept of sharing, and we dig deep in this one. FREE Clarity Workshop (immediate access) 100 Epic Days - (Starts...

Overwhelm and procrastination are one of the BIGGEST reasons artists find it hard to show up and create their personal work. However, add ADHD on top of that, and now you've got a tricky nut to crack. Kyla Yager, a visual artist based in Toronto shares with us tips and tricks on how to work with the parameters you have, know thyself, and charge forward to build a life you love as a full-time...

What does an established Artist's career look like? It's not always a straight linear shot to the work you see them doing now. Abby Williams is a Painter creating beautiful work with a growing following and business, but it didn't start there. In this episode, we learn how Abby followed her internal compass to walk in  a direction with full trust that she will never "arrive&quo...

We're all guilty of grasping onto the outcome a little too tight as we chip away at our creative goals. It can be so difficult to let go, release expectations and just relax into the preset moment. This is why I love magic so much! Inside Awaken, Channel & Create, learn how Kate was able to tackle the stalemate she was in with her Art, and settle into a playful, magical and joyful way of...

Sometimes it takes tapping into spirit, magic and mystery to create the shifts within us that inspire true change. Jennifer Karnik shares her inspiring story of how she stepped out of her thinking mind to activate that playful, mystical, joy-filled side of the heart that allows for ease and enjoyment in how we show up for ourselves. This episode will inspire you to dig up that part of yourself tha...

You know what intuition is...but are you truly listening to the little voices in your head in relation to your creativity? In this episode I walk you through different ways to view that whisper that steers the ship of your soul, and how you can apply it to your life. I give some really fun concrete examples of how I have followed my intuition with my Art, and it will give you so many great ideas t...

Holiday season is fast approaching...and I know it seems like taking on one more thing would stress you out, but having a small, easy daily practice to go to during travel, time with family, the intense emotions that come up during this time - it can really serve as a grounding act of self-care. In this episode I give you some examples of types of practices that would work well, and some ideas on...

When you're first starting a habit or daily practice it can feel odd that this thing that is supposed to bring you joy...actually feels like a chore. Greg Steed explains his experience taking on a 100 day journey to walk every day and the transformation that ensued because he stuck with it. This one is going to get you excited to start your own thing, Greg's enthusiasm and positive outlo...

While yes, burn out is part of the story...this topic goes deeper.  Our capacity to hold what we desire with our creative pursuits can expand and contract based on where we are at in skill level, life circumstances, and conditioning.  To expand our capacity in what we are able to create is a process that when looked at through the lens of energetics will put your path in perspective in a whole new...

If you've ever wanted to start something new or step into a new direction with your creative work that is different than what you normally do - but felt hesitant in your ability or fearful of what others would think...this episode is for you. There are some key mindset tools in here that will give you permission and set you free to be the creative you want to be, no matter what! Awaken, Chann...

Creatives often suffer from the crushing pressure of which direction to take, whether their Art is "good," wondering if people will like, building the courage to share it - the list goes on. Sarah Hunter, a clinical Hypnotherapist, shares how she helps people quiet the noise in their minds so that their true self-expression can come through. This episode will make you rethink how you vie...

Shu went from putting off her dream to create her children's books for 20 YEARS, to publishing TWO BOOKS with a third on the way in a very short amount of time. If you've been stalling out on your creative goals, this episode will remind you that is it all possible. There's also an incredible important story in here about a young girl that will serve as a wake up call to the self-do...

What better tool to serve as a reminder, and compass for where you're going than a custom tailored shortcut visual. Learn what a sigil is and how to use it with your creative process in this inspiring episode with Vlada Benedetti. Magick is available to all of us, and there are no rules. Get ready to think about the tools you use to achieve your goals and stay in the flow in a completely diff...

We've all heard about the benefits of exercise...but that's not the kind of movement we're talking about here. Drea Guinto shares with us, how Somatic Movement (going inward and moving our body without an outcome in mind) can help our creative process. Returning to the body, using it as a channel so that we can both release, heal and receive, but also express in ways we never though...

I refuse to be pushed around by this story that is completely made up. Building the awareness of what's actually running the show, and keeping you stalled out or dragging your feet with your personal work is the key to setting yourself free. Perfectionism runs a lot deeper than we may realize, and it's time for us artists to fight back! Listen to this episode to give yourself some wings...

Cindy Blaser entered back into her creativity by showing up to doodle every day. Simple sketches, straight from the heart - as an act of self-care.  It was a grounding, meditative practice that gave her peace of mind and self-satisfaction. As they days went on, she listened to her intuition, and started to take steps towards leveraging her drawing to inform the coaching and healing sessions she wa...

This interview was so honest and important for any parent out there struggling with their identity, that I had to share to it. Thank you to Julie Browne from the Bold Becoming podcast for interviewing me, and allowing me to share this story on my own podcast. Parent's, but especially Mom's - this one is for you. Julie Browne Bold Becoming podcast Julie's Instagram: @juliebrownecoura...

Going from furlow during the pandemic to working from home, Krysia's routines got thrown off balance. Through starting up a daily creative drawing practice, she was able to anchor into a habit that grounded her during the day giving her a sense of peace and freedom, and reclaim her identity as an Artist. This episode is so inspiring if you've felt lost and confused on what to do, but kno...

One of the BIGGEST questions I get asked is...how do I know if I'm picking the right idea to move forward with? People are terrified to "waste their time" on something that may or may not "work out" in the end. Trust me I get it - this was me not too long ago. In this excerpt from my recent Clarity Workshop I solve this dilemma for you, and so much more! FREE Clarity Works...

Cherry's initial intention was to draw about her health journey in 100 Epic Days...and she did - however, what came out of this act was not what she expected. The drawings took an interesting turn as she showed up day after day, and a deep level of healing, compassion, listening, and self-care came. By the end, Cherry was able to view herself through a completely different lens. This story is...

What happens when you make a conscious intention to follow your intuition for a sustained amount of time with out judgment? A reconnection with self and creativity, that can only be compared to the powerful feeling of falling in love! Ray's story takes such interesting twists and turns, and what they share about becoming hyper aware of ego, and taking micro moves towards those soft whispers i...

If you've ever felt that temptation to go full throttle on your personal project...until you burn out, Hannah can relate. In this episode she shares how she was able to learn intentional restraint while writing and illustrating her first children's book inside of 100 Epic Days. There are so many nuggets of wisdom in here to glean how to truly find balance with self, life, health...and ou...

With a stressful day job as an ultrasound technician during the day, and caring for her Father, Theresa was wanting to carve time out of her day to do something for herself. In just 20 minutes a day, she was able to stack the evidence that she really could follow through on her creative projects. She got back into the swing of things with her interior design passion and chipped away in SketchUp de...

Despite a demanding day job as a Video Game Producer, and a long time away from a consistent creative practice, Elena was able to push through it all to rebuild her creative confidence and get back in the flow with her music inside 100 Epic Days! If you've been feeling stuck or confused about where to start with your creative goals, this episode is going to click SO much in place! Get ready t...