Wildly Creative Life with Brooke Schultz

Kristin Sweeting is a wedding photographer + biz coach for creative people whose work has been featured in People, Brides, and much more. She's the host of the Dangerous Creatives podcast + offers a mastermind and Study Abroad trips for photographers to help them create aligned businesses that prioritize rest. I got to talk to her while she is on summer sabbatical, so we talked details about how t...

This week's episode covers a few Q+A's addressing all kinds of creative problems such as imposter syndrome, what to do when creatively bored, and how to create when you're exhausted.  Get More from Brooke: FREE Class to Spot Your Best Images: https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/zJD107 Apply for our last ever LoveSoaked Retreat: https://brookebschultz.com/love-soaked Free class for Family Photogr...

The mundane can be flattening, don'tcha think? I've been thinking about being tired vs. being uninspired, because a lot of times I will go into a creative process and feel tired, and have lots of other things weighing on my mind. But once I'm there, I feel on fire, and in flow, time and space collapse. I'm having so much fun, I'm challenged but I'm also up to the challenge. I'm dancing in that mag...

Writing is sovereignty. When we wrap language around our experiences, we get juiced with power. So why do we have so much resistance? Should we aim to change the world with our creative work? How can you make a living as an artist without giving yourself over to what other people want? Joy gives sound advice on these questions as well as how to get started with writing, how to follow your creative...

A creative life consists of an array of moving parts, and we can often get lost in the weeds and forget the VERY most important thing in creativity. It's deceptively simple: do the work. Make the creations. CREATE. And yet, there are so many ways we mess this up and get it wrong. In this episode you'll learn: the most common traps that hold creators back from doing the work hidden dangers that kee...

Creativity is a sensitive biz to be in. Sometimes we expect too much of ourselves and expect this insane amount of unrealistically fab output and the truth is we are human and also often sensitive as artists and sometimes you just feel off–and yet, it's not always practical to cancel everything when you feel this way, so what can you do? Walk through with gentle awareness. Today's meditation will...

The third and final day of Spark Workshop is here!  Get ready for: a finale packed with goodness -  A framework you can use over and over to move yourself out of ruts, burnout and change - needed times in your creativity, business and life! Clarifying your idea for your 6 week project so you can gain tons of momentum!  Join us for the REPLAY here:  https://brookebschultz.com/creative

The Spark workshop continues!  Get ready for: what resistance can mean + how we move through it. If you're experiencing resistance in any phase or at any point in your creative practice (which everyone does) - this is for you. Day 2 of the Spark Conference will cover... identity shifts that stick the one thing that can kick overwhlem to the curve Join us for Day 3 of Spark here: https://brookebsch...

The Spark workshop is here!  Get ready for: (re)discovering the joy of the creative process, even if you're burnt out, have a ton on your plate, and  sidestepping your resistance so you can put on your crown, own your power and be bold going from stuck to a sizzling, crystal clear idea for a project you can execute in 6 weeks that has the power to get you noticed–by ideal clients + customers who a...

Description:  Every time I ask what you're struggling with related to your creativity, confidence comes up. But WHY do we need confidence? Sure, it can be helpful, but when it's elusive, a lot of creators have shame about their lack of confidence- which just creates a bigger downward spiral. When you sign up for a creative life, you're signing up for a rollercoaster of emotions, but the reward on...

The biggest thing that holds creators + artists back: their own toxic expectations of themselves. What would happen if you decided you didn't need to be more talented, hard working, or in any way different than you are now? In our 200th episode I'm sharing 4 toxic expectations that are keeping you from your best creations yet and how to gently let them go. Let's explore what happens when you don't...

Multi passionate creators are some of the most tortured artists I've ever met– they never seem to be at peace with what they are doing, because they always have in the back of their minds the other creative lives they want to be living. They worry that their disparate interests are a hindrance to their success, and they are concerned that if they integrate all their passions into their business or...

Get more from Brooke: Free class for Family Photographers to Find Your Style: https://brookebschultz.com/findyourphotographystyle   Heartful magazine first issue: https://heartful.brookebschultz.com/   6 Hacks for Skyrocketing Creativity (even if you're super busy): https://brookebschultz.com/get-creating/    

Anytime people buy anything, they're buying a feeling. Plus, it feels so good to buy and sell feelings, and in this episode I'm sharing 8 feelings people are dying to buy from creators and how to think about your messaging and marketing to speak to these feelings in a way that is fun for you, too. Stop talking about the features and benefits of your creation–no one cares how long the photo shoot i...

Wanting to quit happens to every creator. The tricky bit: sometimes it means something, and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes you need to listen to the part of you that's ready to move on, and sometimes it's a warning sign that things need to shift just a little bit. Sometimes, you actually *should* quit. Whether you wanna quit every day, every month, or every year, this episode details specific exe...

Today, I'm inviting you to enjoy this wonderful interview from when I was a guest on Whitney Baker's Electric Ideas podcast. We talked about so much, from finding creativity in your everyday to being a multi-passionate creator. I know you're going to love it!   Connect with Whitney:  Electric ideas podcast: https://myelectricideas.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/whitneywoman/   Connect and lear...

You guys had such a positive response to the last Soul Food episode, so here's a part two for you. In this episode, I'll be sharing some inspiring and creatively nourishing quotes to help you on your creative journey.   Mentions: Adrienne Oliver: https://adriennejacobsonoliver.com/links/   Favorite creativity books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/brookebschultz/list/16BFB7LJ9ABI2?ref_=aipsflist_aipsf...

Anything that replenishes you and fills your cup is not just a nice-to-have in your creative life, it's a MUST have. Yes, friends: it's actually a need for us to waste our time. Let's dive into the quiet behind-the-scenes work of truly  resting, how that brings us more creativity, and a couple of things you can do in the next few days or weeks with little to no additional prep time.    Mentions He...

We are obsessed with the idea that we should pick one dream or goal as early as possible and stick with it. We believe there will be incremental progress related to our hard work. But so many success stories aren't like that - they are a million 'wrong turns' seemingly unrelated ventures, and then one that explodes, one moment that it all comes together.  In this episode, I walk you through resili...

If you've ever wondered what my mentoring calls are like, this episode is for you! In this behind-the-scenes look of my monthly Love Soaked Family Photography mastermind calls, I walk my students through balancing art and being profitable, giving yourself permission to step into your creativity and the massive importance of making art because of the beauty it adds to people's lives. There is so mu...

What does personal style have to do with creativity? Listen for why it should matter to YOU as a creative, and fun, practical ways to uplevel it right where you are. This is one of my favorite topics ever - I have an ENTIRE course on it! - so you're in for a straight up treat. Get ready for a little tase of what it's like to change your relationship with style forever. Let's go!    Mentions Dress...

Want to tap into the flow of creativity every day?.... (yes, it's possible!) Today's episode will help you understand how to take action so you don't burn yourself out. Mentions: brookebschultz.com Work 1-on-1 (limited time!!) - email hello@brookeschultzphotography.com    

So pumped to share the biggest lessons i learned from having the opportunity to pitch my musical to a broadway producer. These lessons can be applied to your very own passions and creative outlets. Interested in a family photo session in SoCal, Utah, or 1:1 mentoring drop me a line at hello@brookeschultzphotography.com Mentions: Dress to Create brookebschultz.com/dresstocreate Love Soaked Course h...

These pep talks are sooo relatable! Tune in for some ways on handling nerves during a photo session + how to break out of 'safe' work that has brought success.  mentions :  Get your work featured- https://heartful.brookebschultz.com/ Dress to Create Masterclass- https://brookebschultz.com/dresstocreate Want a pep talk?! Leave a review/ if you want your own pep talk & share a screenshot on ig stori...

Pep talks for 3 listeners: how to have confidence in new ventures + balance creative growth with showing up as a mom (Ep 186) Takeaways: 1. growing in business + creativity doesn't have to be at odds with showing up as the mom and wife you want to be.  2. you have to believe you can't afford NOT to pursue your dreams simultaneously with your other pursuits and relationships  3. action creates conf...