Your Creative Chord Podcast

Welcome to Your Creative Chord Podcast’s special four-part series, where we clarify the keys to nurturing your creative potential. In Episode 42, we explore the Keys For Nurturing Creativity with practical strategies to fuel your creative fire: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF: Manifest your individual authentic voice and inspire others by embracing your inner confidence. SELF-CARE IS KEY: Prioritize your well...

Welcome to my 4-part creativity series on the creativity-boosting concepts from my Inspirational Bookmark Trio (now Creative Empowerment Sampler ) . I share my Creative Exploration Formula , with tips for getting your creativity flowing naturally, starting with limitations as the breeding ground for fresh ideas. In Step 2 of my CEF: Letting Go of Your Ego, learn to navigate your inner critic.  In...

From Drudgery to Joy: The Rewards of Facing Life’s Challenges Episode 40   In this special relaunch episode of Your Creative Chord Podcast , I share what I’ve learned about transforming burnout, caregiving stress, and leadership struggles into fuel for growth and creativity. I talk about how discomfort can become a teacher, how every challenge connects to our future causes, and how the process of...

Welcome to episode 39 of Your Creative Chord Podcast 🎙️– A Composition of Care: Lexington Ballet's 'Mothers' and A Caregiver’s Reflections! In today's episode, I share my caregiving journey and the special bond with my mother , along with the challenges of caregiving and the unique experience of participating in an art project with the Lexington Ballet Company. Join me as I ref...

In episode 38 of Your Creative Chord Podcast , I talk with Betsy Wurzel about dealing with dementia ! Betsy is the founder of #KickAlzheimersAssMovement Facebook Group and the host of the Chatting With Betsy Radio Show. She was a caregiver for her late husband, Matt, who battled with Alzheimers for 10 years. We dive into how this experience prompted Betsy to rise up as a leader bringing support to...

In episode 37, I share ideas on preparing a creative goodbye . My personal experiences with multiple tragedies motivated me to help many through the creative memorial planning process. I used alternatives to traditional funeral plans with less or zero corporate &/or religious involvement—and mapped out personalized, meaningful, creative memorial plans. I served as an unofficial celebrant for m...

In episode 36, I show how to use struggles as stepping stones to happiness. It's easy for any of us to be defeated by our problems. They can seem tailor-designed to knock us down. Regardless of specifics, when faced with difficulty, having the attitude to work toward a solution or win victory, is the first step to creating forward momentum. If we first work on strengthening the attitude behin...

This episode of Your Creative Chord Podcast features my chat with Florida-based artist, Jean Schienle on:the mission of artists,the influence of mentors, andthe power of art to empower others.  HIGHLIGHTS: Talking with Florida artist Jean Schienle about her art and the motivation that drives her to paint reminded me of something my life mentor, Daisaku Ikeda said, “Culture and the arts create a re...

In part 2, Episode 34, I chat with my guest, Empowerment and Productivity Coach, Agnese Rudzate, Switzerland-based Agnese Rudzate. Agnese is a productivity coach helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses without 24/7 time investment.  Her Freedom Business Formula is designed to bring structure so business owners can get rid of overwhelm and constant hustle by working smarter. Agnese...

In episode 33, part 1 of 2 with my guest, Empowerment and Productivity Coach, Agnese Rudzate, we learn how she's helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses without 24/7 time investment. Her Freedom Business Formula is designed to bring structure so business owners can get rid of overwhelm and constant hustle by working smarter. Rudzate’s Freedom Business Formula Involves: Mindset...

Your Creative Chord Podcast Episode 32, “How Do We Progress Women Composers? Talk About It! continues a 2-part interview with UK Composer Kezia Tomsett. Composer Kezia Tomsett of Reading, England had just finished her BA Music degree at The University of Leeds. I was interested in hearing from her as a recent graduate and upcoming young female composer. I was especially intrigued that she’d done h...

Your Creative Chord Podcast Episode 31, “How Do We Progress Women Composers? Talk About It! begins a 2-part interview with UK Composer Kezia Tomsett. Composer Kezia Tomsett of Reading, England had just finished her BA Music degree at The University of Leeds. I was interested in hearing from her as a recent graduate and upcoming young female composer. I was especially intrigued that she’d done her...

Go After Your Dreams – Increase the Joy in Your Life! Episode 3 of 3 In this final episode of our series, Lynnis Woods-Mullins and I reflect on the key insights from our conversations, emphasizing gratitude, empowerment, and the ongoing pursuit of joy. We discuss ways to integrate mentorship, self-care, and creative exploration into daily life, inspiring women over 40 to embrace their potential, t...

Go After Your Dreams – Increase the Joy in Your Life! Episode 2 of 3 In this episode, Lynnis Woods-Mullins and I continue our conversation about embracing mid-life as a period of growth and opportunity. We explore practical ways women can nurture their creativity, take charge of their personal and professional goals, and cultivate joy in everyday life . Lynnis shares additional stories of mentorsh...

Go After Your Dreams – Increase the Joy in Your Life! Your Creative Chord Podcast Episode 1 of 3 In this episode, I chat with Certified Holistic Living & Wellness Expert and Life Coach, Lynnis Woods-Mullins, about how women over 40 can nurture creativity, pursue their dreams, and live an inspired life . Lynnis shares stories from her life, including the influence of role models like Susan Tayl...

How To Show Up Consistently For Yourself – Episode 26, Part 2 In this episode, I continue my conversation with mindset coach Kimberley Wiggins, diving deeper into practical strategies for women to reclaim their brilliance, maintain momentum, and stay empowered in everyday life . We explore ways to shift mindset patterns, overcome self-doubt, and create routines that support both personal growth an...

In How To Show Up Consistently For Yourself – Episode 26, Part 1 , I chat with mindset coach Kimberley Wiggins about self-love, empowerment, and practical strategies for women to reconnect with their brilliance. Kimberley helps women build confidence, become more visible, and take charge of their success on their own terms. We discuss overcoming resistance, transforming struggle into mission, and...

"How To Transform Your Anxiety Through Awareness 2" is part 2 of 2 with my guest, Transformation Success Coach, Tiffeny Town!  HIGHLIGHTS: How to create awareness by sitting still with yourself, breathing deeply, and thinking about the problem.  Finding the root of your anxiety or negative belief to reframe it. Asking yourself questions and taking time to listen to yourself.  The most im...

"How To Transform Your Anxiety Through Awareness 1" is part 1 of 2 with my guest, Transformation Success Coach, Tiffeny Town! After a long career in the financial and accounting industry, Tiffeny was constantly seeking her life's purpose with a focus on how to help others. She’s followed many paths—from network marketing, career coaching, and the medical field. She gravitated back t...

Your Creative Chord Podcast episode 23 features a reading of one of my poems from my KALEidoscope Of The Heart: A Collection  Of Poetry And Lyrics book. It’s about the process of polishing our Greater Self, and is a reply to my late mentor in life, Daisaku Ikeda.  Ikeda is a Peace Leader, prolific writer, poet, and the president of the lay Buddhist organization, SGI:https://www.sgi-usa.org ✨ Free...

"You Are Enough Just As You Are!" (Part 2 of 2) features my conversation with my guest, Dr. Tara Sanderson, a “Licensed Psychologist, Author, and Clinical Supervisor in Oregon.” Dr. Sanderson has been “helping people learn the skills to live their best lives” for more than 20 years. Our conversation is relevant for those who struggle with perfectionism, overachieving, anxiety, depression...

As a creator, Your Creative Chord podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins pondered how to best serve you in the troubling situation with the coronavirus 19 pandemic. The power of art and nature to rejuvenate and empower the human soul is unsurpassed. So, starting with this podcast episode and in the coming posts--in the spirit of nurturing your creativity and inspiration, Hodgins shares her creative work...

"You Are Enough Just As You Are!" (Part 1 of 2) features my conversation with licensed psychologist, author, and clinical supervisor Dr. Tara Sanderson. Our conversation is relevant for those who struggle with perfectionism, overachieving, anxiety, depression, and “the inner critic.”  “Through intentional choices, you are enough just as you are.” “Be non-judgmental, on purpose, and fully...

“Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel - part 3” featuring Creator Kristen Baum: Role Model As An Impeccable Creative Woman. Featuring LA-based composer, writer and poet, Kristen Baum. Baum is a (Composers Lab) Sundance Fellow who frequently collaborates on diverse film and live theater projects. Her creative works range from composing and orchestrating film scores, art songs, poetry, and...

This is a special International Women's Day episode made for Resonance FM. It features excerpts from my interviews with 4 creative women for Your Creative Chord Podcast. These creative women share:  their unique approaches to creativity the crucial rejuvenation of 'time on the shelf,' what we can do to progress opportunities for more women,  how art expresses the feminine power of a...