Creative Church

Creative Church is a podcast inside The Inspired Collective, where artists gather to talk honestly about the creative life. Each episode features a conversation with a member of the Collective about their creative practice. Conversations explore the real experience of being an artist: doubt, devotion, creative breakthroughs and the strange and beautiful process of making something from nothing. Cr...

Creative Church is a podcast inside The Inspired Collective, where artists gather to talk honestly about the creative life. Each episode features a conversation with a member of the Collective about their creative practice. Conversations explore the real experience of being an artist: doubt, devotion, creative breakthroughs and the strange and beautiful process of making something from nothing. Cr...

Creative Church is a podcast inside The Inspired Collective, where artists gather to talk honestly about the creative life. Each episode features a conversation with a member of the Collective about their creative practice. Conversations explore the real experience of being an artist: doubt, devotion, creative breakthroughs and the strange and beautiful process of making something from nothing. Cr...

In this episode of Creative Church, host Anne van Damme sits down with photographer Samantha Masog. Samantha shares her journey as a self-taught artist, what events led to her picking up her camera for real, and how balancing motherhood with her creative drive has empowered her to start living for herself through art. An honest and inspiring conversation on letting go of comparison, embracing curi...

In this episode, host Anne van Damme and artist Krystal Alexandria explore the transformative practice of listening to our inner creative rhythms. Moving past strict discipline, perfectionism, and the pressures of modern algorithms, they discuss how redefining consistency—and embracing low-stakes "shitty art"—opens the door to authentic self-discovery. Together, they offer a heartfelt in...

In this conversation, Carolyn Fallert and Anne van Damme discuss breaking free from corporate glasses and the destination mindset to embrace the 3D sphere of creativity in everyday life. Creativity is not a simple equation. It’s a lot more in dept than 1 +1=2. From viewing logo design as "cleaning your brushes" to finding joy in side projects, we explore how stepping away from linear pro...

What happens when your nervous system isn't ready for your dreams? In this episode we sit down with Spanish singer-songwriter and poet Gala Gomez to dismantle the toxic hustle culture surrounding the arts. If you have ever felt like pure sabotage took over right as your creative dreams were within reach, you aren't lazy, undisciplined, or lacking grit—your nervous system might just be tryi...

In this episode, host Anne van Damme sits down with mixed media artist Gina Parker (Gina Marie Art) to explore the profound connection between creativity, healing, and sobriety. After hitting rock bottom and choosing sobriety in late 2021, Gina experienced an unmistakable call to return to painting. Through her vibrant work with acrylics and spray paint, she discovered that leaning into the proces...

In this episode we sit down with Anita Zuchtriegl, a multidisciplinary performing artist, dance teacher, and aspiring DJ, to challenge the conventional advice of "finding your niche." We dive into the beautifully chaotic world of multi-passionate creatives who refuse to choose just one path. Anita shares her journey of embracing multiple artistic pillars—from making videos and painting t...

What does it mean to truly "make it" as an artist? Is it the validation of worldwide fame, or is it something much deeper, closer to home, and inherently human? In this episode, host Anne van Damme sits down with Wisconsin-based writer Jennifer Maveety to explore the winding, vulnerable journey of living a creative life. From overcoming the grip of perfectionism to navigating the unique...

In this episode, we sit down with Jaimee Paul, a Sydney-based creative and art teacher. Jaimee shares her journey as a realistic watercolor artist who paints "art for purpose" to give animals a voice and connect people with nature and conservation. Together, Anne and Jaimee explore the contrast between having a silly personality and creating serious art, the challenges of managing creati...

In this episode, host Anne van Damme sits down with Australian artist and educator Marni Killalea. Marni has spent over ten years mastering the art of massive, eight-foot pencil drawings. Recently, however, she has stepped away from the familiar grey tones of lead and into the vibrant world of painting women’s bodies. The conversation explores the delicate balance between professional teaching and...

What happens when you stop trying to cram your creativity into a single box? In this episode, Anne van Damme sits downwith multi-faceted artist and somatic coach Clenda Sabrina Lahr to discuss the messy, magical reality of living a creative life. From the ‘internal knock’ of a new poem to the pressure of turning a passion into a profession, Anne and Clenda explorethe thin line between ‘serious art...

It’s time for Creative Church! In this episode, our host Anne van Damme sits down with writer and artist Jayme Serbell. What started as a slow-paced multi-year plan for her memoir was suddenly fast-tracked by a ‘sign from the universe’ and a rare opportunity with her dream literary agent. This conversation explores the intersection of creativity, healing, and the courage to speak about the things...

Welcome to our very first episode! This podcast is made out of love and devotion to all art and artists around the world. You’ve made it here, so you must be one of us. Creative Church is a podcast inside The Inspired Collective, an online community where artists gather to talk honestly about the creative life. Each episode features a conversation with a member of the Collective about their creati...