Why do we spend money? Why do we own things? You'd be surprised. In today's short episode I explore with you why we buy and the benefits of living with less. Is less more? And can we achieve more with fewer things and a simpler financial life.

Write a List For Everything

Dec 8th, 2023 10m 59s

Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed with all of the things you need to thing about? Clearing our mind of mental clutter by writing things down can reduce overwhelm and anxiety. And keeping lists can help us to prioritise, make better decision

Be Honest

Dec 7th, 2023 9m 41s

What does it mean to be honest in our lives and with our creative work or craft? How do we live with greater integrity and truth? Why aren't we honest with ourselves? In today’s short episode I’d like to invite you to think about what it means

Ask: “what’s the one thing that’s important today"

Dec 6th, 2023 14m 53s

What’s the one thing that’s important today? Spending time with someone? Working on a creative project? Spending some time alone? Perhaps there's something or somone that needs your focus and attention today. Focussing on one thing that is impo

Cultivate Patience

Dec 5th, 2023 13m 32s

"Instant gratification takes too long..." - Carrie Fisher Cultivating patience is an ongoing process that can improve your experience as a creative being. In this short episode I explore with you how impatience and frustration can be a good clu

Listen To Your Own Opinions and Only Consider Those of Others

Dec 4th, 2023 10m 38s

Your own opinion matters. In this short episode, I suggest that your own opinion matters more than anybody else's opinion; Particularly if their opinion is embedded in criticism. Often criticism or feedback or opinion comes from others unsolici

Spend More Time Outside and In Nature

Dec 3rd, 2023 8m 13s

Nature can induce a calming state and it can help us to change our perspective. This is ideal for problem-solving and generating new ideas, which can lead to breakthroughs. In this short episode I invite you to consider a more present-focused

“Be” don’t “do”

Dec 2nd, 2023 7m 42s

Your presence is a very powerful thing. In this short episode, we explore the importance of being present and reflective in our fast-paced world; Rather than a Western focus on constant doing and achieving and working towards a specific outcome

Add To Your Life By Subtracting The Unnecessary

Dec 1st, 2023 12m 5s

Today I want to challenge you to consider what you can subtract from your life to create more joy and power...and a greater sense of being creative. Drawing upon the interview I had in the very early days of Inspirational Creatives, with minima

Cultivate a Deeper Relationship With Your Inner Artist

Nov 30th, 2023 7m 58s

Today I want to explore with you the importance of dedicating time for your creativity and cultivating a deeper connection with your inner artist. Hear why it's important and some ideas of how to work towards developing a daily routine involvin

ICP306 Be Authentic and Utterly Fearless

Nov 29th, 2023 7m 58s

Creating this podcast hasn't been without its challenges. I've faced resistance and perfectionism, and there have been times when I've doubted myself. But despite these challenges, I've felt a strong need to express myself and share my ideas wi

Embrace Your Inner Child

Nov 28th, 2023 14m 58s

"The most potent muse of all is our own inner child" - Stephen Nachmanovitch The importance of reconnecting with our inner child to boost our creativity is not be understated. It can lead potentially towards a more fulfilling life. In my experi

Gracefully Let Go of People That Exhaust Your Energy

Nov 27th, 2023 14m 7s

Have you ever heard of an energy vampire? In this short podcast episode, I explore with you the concept of 'energy vampires', individuals who drain others' emotional, mental, and spiritual energy. It's important that we reduce exposure to such

Walk More

Nov 26th, 2023 12m

If you want to change how you feel, change your state. Today I want to explore with you how going for a walk can improve your life and be great for your inspiration, sparking creativity, as a creative being, in 3 simple ways. The book mentioned

Be Positive

Nov 25th, 2023 23m 28s

How do we navigate a world that is uncertain yet keep the flame of creativity alive? I remember when I was growing up and going through various different emotions and moods and changes and people saying to me, "oh, you've just got to be positiv

Breathe

Nov 24th, 2023 9m 44s

If you're feeling stuck or some kind of discomfort or uncertainty, there's a number of things that you can do to to transcend or transform your current life experience. In the next 33 short episodes, I want to share with you some of the best ti

Widen Your Net with Pam Slim

Nov 26th, 2021 1h 9m

You have created a thing. You need to find the people who want your thing: Your product. Your service. Your piece of creative output. In this very special episode, episode 300, celebrating 7 years of the Inspirational Creatives podcast,

Finding The Confidence To Create and Sell Your Art with Artist Sarah Tomlinson

Jan 29th, 2021 35m 25s

In this episode you'll learn: How Sarah paints from a place of healing to empowerment How Sarah rediscovered her feminine nature through art The power of affirmation ladders How do you make a living from your art? How can you connect with you

The Key To Creating a Successful Creative Business Online in 2021

Dec 16th, 2020 12m 27s

If you choose to listen to only one short action episode this year, I highly recommend this one! In this short action episode, Kira and Ilysa reveal the key to how they’ve both created successful lives and a business working together as artists

Artists Kira McCoy and Ilysa Ginsburg on Creating a Thriving Business and Community From Scratch

Dec 11th, 2020 44m 20s

Artists, Kira McCoy, and Ilysa Ginsburg, love what they do. In this insightful and revealing chat, interviewed by Sandra Lawrence, Ilysa and Kira share how they’ve have grown their business and what it means to them to create an environment whe

Why You Must Get Started Soon With Your New Idea or Venture (with Juliana Meyer)

Nov 25th, 2020 9m 48s

When is the best time to get started with your new idea, product, service or business? It seems that sooner is better than later. That’s the experience of female tech entrepreneur and SupaPass founder, Juliana Meyer. Often we find ourselves nee

Creating a Home Online For Artists, Creators and Super-fans With Juliana Meyer From SupaPass

Nov 20th, 2020 43m 41s

Juliana Meyer is an award-winning entrepreneur as well as highly qualified and experience musician and engineer. Today, her small software and technology company, SupaPass, is making big changes in the way that artist, musicians, podcasters and

How Finding Your Ideal Clients Will Bring Results From Your Creative Work

Nov 18th, 2020 8m 43s

Have you ever found yourself working hard in your business, doing your creative work, but not getting the results that you want? In this short action episode we discuss the importance of being clear on who you serve and why. Featuring the wisdo

Lucy Eckley on Building Your Brand Story

Nov 13th, 2020 39m 30s

In this episode, Build Your Brand Story founder, Lucy Eckley, shares her own journey from corporate career to communications consultant and how she helps people to day to create outstanding brands. Hear how Lucy helps her clients organise th

How To Complete And Get Going With A Task or Project You Are Stuck On (with Sue Stockdale)

Nov 11th, 2020 11m 22s

They say that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results… But what if you’re not getting any results at all? If you’re stuck and struggling to complete a task or project, try this… In