The Muse in Me with Nihad Mansour

Overthinking used to keep me stuck in inaction—until I found a way to turn resistance into momentum. In this short episode, I’m sharing the super simple hack I use every day to play with resistance, stay consistent, and create without the drama.

After a long break, I decided to rip off the perfectionism Band-Aid and record one podcast episode every day for seven days...no scripts, no edits, just pure creative expression. In this episode, I reflect on what the 7 Day One Take MESSTERPIECE challenge taught me about resistance, consistency, and reclaiming my creative identity. If you’ve been waiting for the “right moment” to start, this episo...

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to get it right, be perfect, or play by someone else’s rules—this episode is for you. On Day 6 of the One Take Masterpiece Challenge, I talk about how "good girl conditioning" keeps artists small, and why you need to stop trying to fit into someone else's box and start creating your own. We’ll talk about big artist energy, defying creative gravity, a...

In Day 5 of the 7 Day One Take MESSTERPIECE Challenge, I dive into the wild, unfiltered world of improvand what it can teach us about trusting our creativity. If you’ve ever felt blocked, overthinking, or unsure where to start, this episode is your permission slip to start messy and say yes, and to whatever flows through you. Learn how to surrender control, express without a plan, and unleash your...

Ever feel like the biggest cheerleader for everyone but yourself? In this episode, I explore what it means to stop being just the muse...and start being the artist. If you’ve ever inspired others while putting your own creativity on hold, this is your invitation to take center stage, turn your big fangirl energy inward, and let your inner artist lead. 🎧 Day 4 of the One Take MESSTERPIECE Challeng...

In this unfiltered Day 3 episode of the 7 Day One Take MESSTERPIECE Challenge, I go into what it really means to embody Big Artist Energy—creating without permission from others, trusting the present moment, and reclaiming your audacity to start now . If you’ve ever felt like you needed to wait until you’re “ready,” this is your reminder: the time is always now, and your inner artist is already en...

Day 2 of 7 Day One Take Messterpiece Challenge -  In this unedited and unfiltered episode, I dive deep into two types of creative expression—linear vs. nonlinear—and why we need both to stay creatively connected, balanced, and fulfilled.   Learn How to Play the One Take Messterpiece Game (Free Download) TikTok: @nihadsprinkles | IG: @nihadsprinkles  

Day 1 of the 7 Day One Take Messterpiece Challenge - join me as I make a one take messterpiece podcast episode everyday for 7 days to build momentum, overcome perfectionism, and just START doing the creative action.  Learn How to Play the One Take Messterpiece Game (Free Download) TikTok: @nihadsprinkles | IG: @nihadsprinkles

Giving myself permission to answer the call of the muse in me has completely changed my life, and in this episode, I'll share how following those quiet sprinkles and whispers of inspiration can lead to transformative moments, joy, and a greater connection to your creative self. 

How to know if you are stuck in the shadow artist's dilemma, supporting others’ artistic dreams while ignoring your own, and how to break free to start being the artist you are! How to Break Free from the Shadow Artist's Dilemma (Free Download) TikTok: @nihadsprinkles | IG: @nihadsprinkles

How to be an ALCHEMIST -  take your big emotions and transmute (aka channel) them through creative expression and alchemize (aka transform) sadness into a poem, joy into a song, anger into a painting, etc.  Play My 5-Min 'One Take Bad Art' Game to Help You Unblock Your Creativity & Overcome Perfectionism (Free Download) TikTok: @nihadsprinkles | IG: @nihadsprinkles  

How to decolonize your creativity, step into your creative power, and free your creative expression so you can be the creator you know you are meant to be and share your art with the world. Play My 5-Min 'One Take Bad Art' Game to Help You Unblock Your Creativity & Overcome Perfectionism (Free Download) TikTok: @nihadsprinkles | IG: @nihadsprinkles

How giving yourself permission to make bad art reclaims your power from "the gatekeepers", unblocks your creative channel, and unlocks your creative genius.  TikTok: @nihadsprinkles | IG: @nihadsprinkles Free Download: 5-Min Creative Play Game: Unblock Your Creativity 

How setting boundaries and closing creative containers can unleash effortless expression and build trust in your creative process. TikTok: @nihadsprinkles | IG: @nihadsprinkles Free Download: 5-Min Creative Play Game: Unblock Your Creativity 

How to undo hustle culture, reclaim your creative energy, and stop TRYING to paint and just play with the colors.  TikTok: @nihadsprinkles | IG: @nihadsprinkles Free Download: 5-Min Creative Play Game: Unblock Your Creativity 

Just stArt because it's all just ART and art is never wrong. TikTok: @nihadsprinkles IG: @nihadsprinkles Work With Me