Wildly Creative Life with Brooke Schultz

New episodes coming August 2020! Before I go, I wanted to share some thoughts that are serving me in motherhood and creativity as I take a break from formal creativity. In this episode: -how to lean into and love the life that's here -necessary vs. unnecessary suffering and how to tell the difference -the courage to suffer on purpose for a greater purpose Mentions: Free training for family photogr...

Tracy Matthews is a jewelry designer + creativity coach who helps creative people (YOU) get paid for their visionary ideas. In this episode we dig into: -HOW to design your days to support your creativity -what most people get wrong when trying to be productive and creative (and a simple fix you can start today) -what it takes to be a successful multipassionate entrepreneur (Tracy has 3 businesses...

Mentions: Employers want critical thinkers: https://www.fastcompany.com/3037837/employers-want-critical-thinkers-but-do-they-know-what-it-means Sir Ken Robinson's ted talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity?language=en

As I'm muting myself this week for the #amplifymelanatedvoices challenge I wanted to give some quick thoughts to consider and resources to get you started. DONATE: https://eji.org/ EDUCATE: https://onbeing.org/programs/patrisse-cullors-and-robert-ross-the-spiritual-work-of-black-lives-matter-may2017/

In this episode: -how to shake off the need for approval + stop comparing -the one magic question that makes everything in life WAY more fun (even the hard stuff) -why you don't actually need to work on your weaknesses + what to do instead -how to always end up on top even if you're not the most talented, popular, or rich

Allowing the full process of creativity--allowing it to be a rollercoaster, an up and down, not expecting it to be a straight up-only line. In this episode: -creativity is a rollercoaster and it's meant to be that way! Here's why that's so freeing, not depressing -creativity happens in a cycle, but we often only see the finished product -the 4 phases of the creative cycle and how to move yourself...

Sustainability sounds terribly unsexy, but: When you operate unsustainably in your life and creativity, you're actually robbing your future self of leaving a creative legacy. And it's not fair. It's not fair to that future self, it's not fair to the creations that are meant to come through you, and it's not fair to the people you are meant to impact and serve with your creativity. (Did I get on a...

If you feel like you haven't created much of anything lately—this meditation shines a spotlight on the things you don't even know you've created and are constantly creating. The goal of living a wildly creative life is not just to hole yourself up with your craft for as many hours as possible or see how many awards and accolades you can rack up to somehow prove your creativity; it is to expand it...

@nickonken is a photographer + creative entrepreneur who has photographed for brands like Nike, Coca Cola, Reebok, and more. He's photographed Tom Hanks + Jessica Alba, and he's as passionate about creativity as i am which is the coolest part. In this episode he shares what building brands for Nike + personal brands for people like Justin Bieber and Lewis Howes has taught him about building person...

Instead of all or nothing, what if you chose 'a little something'? There's a big difference between sitting around doing nothing and actively running experiments. Mentions: Decisive by chip + dan heath: https://www.amazon.com/Decisive-Make-Better-Choices-Life/dp/0307956393 Free online class to see if lifestyle family photography is for you: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/webinar Jim henson's...

Somewhere along the way maybe I put off the air that I have it all figured out when it comes to creativity/creative living. Nothing could be further from the truth. In this episode I share: -3 things i'm struggling with right now (+ the things that have helped me in the struggle) -why we need periods of non-creativity to ultimately generate our best work -how to enjoy the journey + stop yourself f...

In this episode: -how creations can be the balm we all need -how being a high quality fan makes you a better creator -what to consume right now to make fertile soil for your creativity to flourish Mentions: Ep 66: the ideal creative diet how to curate the best creative input for you https://soundcloud.com/brooke-schultz-568659304/ep-66-the-ideal-creative-diet-how-to-curate-the-best-creative-input-...

In this episode with @disfunkshionmag's Hugette Montesinos-Rodriguez: -why you don't need to wait for more money or resources to make your dreams reality -why all creative people should STOP striving and the thing they should do instead -the one phrase that will keep you focused and abundant no matter what -how to think about balancing multiple creative endeavors in a way that doesn't overwhelm yo...

What if Coronavirus is the best thing to happen to your creativity? There is no great art without a great story. And there is no great story without conflict. We often wouldn't choose the conflicts and struggles of our lives, yet they are the necessary ingredients in pushing our lives, stories, and creative work forward. In this episode we uncover the possibilities that are buried in this big hard...

With the Coronavirus craziness of the past week, desperation can start to creep up whether it's financial, social, or feeling desperate for autonomy. Even if you think creativity is just "extra" in a time like this, it's actually the key to making it through--creativity is just problem solving, and with more problems than you had last week, creativity is your best friend. In this episode: -how des...

This episode is something a little different--a meditation/spoken word piece/thoughts to consider as you embark on the creative process. We fear the unknown but as a creator it is your playground; a space that while unfamiliar, can become your sacred home. Mentions: Contact me to be seen/photographed at hello@brookeschultzphotography.com

Does self doubt hold us back from our best creations or fuel us toward them? In this episode we explore what the head kidnapping negotiator from the FBI can teach us about dealing with self doubt, why we need self doubt to tell interesting stories (that make people connect to our creations!), and how to blend self doubt + self confidence into your creative process to keep it spicy. Mentions: Never...

Do you identify as indecisive? In this week's episode I've got the CURE! Listen in for some practical tips on how to be more decisive to make yo dreams a reality! Mentions: -Brooke Castillo's The Life Coach School podcast Ep #206 Being Decisive https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/206/ -Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work by Chip and Dan Heath https://heathbrothers.com/books/de...

In this episode: -the hidden benefits of nurturing your imaginations -why your current wildest dreams aren't wild ENOUGH -how to go after big dreams while being here now Mentions: Free 5 step framework for shooting families class: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/webinar Ep 25: How to use visualization to blow your creative mind: https://soundcloud.com/brooke-schultz-568659304/ep-25-how-to-use-...

In this episode I'm talking with bestselling author Allison Fallon @allyfallon about how writing can transform your life + boost your creativity no matter what your creative niche is. To be human is to write. We never look at a baby and say, "I wonder if she'll be a talker." we just assume she will, because talking is such a part of human experience, and yet we've somehow decided that writing is a...

Emotions drive everything we do. When you take aligned action your life and creativity is in flow, harmony, everything becomes easier--when you try to force yourself into action when you're not feeling like it you rely on willpower which is the surest path to burnout. In this episode: -the (surprising) worst emotions from which to create (and how to handle 'em with grace when they pop up!) -mixed...

The emotions we experience drive everything we do. But what if we could GENERATE the emotions we want? Today's episode shows you how. In this episode: -taking aligned action so you don't have to rely on willpower -how to become creatively unstoppable -the 4 best emotions to generate for max creative results Mentions: 5 step framework for shooting families: brookeschultzphotography.com/webinar Hear...

In this episode: -Do we not have time or do we not have the mental energy? -Setting yourself up for success by knowing what time works best for you to create -Microresolutions and building self-trust for success -Quantum time and how you DO have enough time to create Mentions: Michael Breus's Chronotypes Quiz: https://thepowerofwhenquiz.com/ The Marie Forleo podcast Ep 241: https://podcasts.apple....

When we buy something, create something, or want to create something what we really want is transformation. In this episode: -how the purchases we make are actually our desired transformations -how to sell your transformative experience to your clients without overdoing it -committing to creating transformative experiences (not transactional ones) and the difference between the two -creating your...

Every idea can't be brilliant. There's an ebb and flow to the creative cycle, but if you only work when you're inspired or have a good idea, you won't produce as much amaze creative work as you otherwise could. When (not if) you're out of ideas, use these 4 endlessly recyclable tools to generate brilliance. in this episode: -who you should be creating for (and why "not caring what other people thi...