Unpacking our Creative Bag of Tricks
In this lively and engaging episode of our podcast, join hosts Brie and Len as they delve into the fascinating world of creative tricks and rituals to fuel your artistic endeavors. Get ready to unpack your own bag of tricks and discover new ways to enhance your creativity!
Highlights Include:
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Community Connection: Learn the power of engaging with your creative community and sharing ideas to spark inspiration. Brie and Len share their favorite community-building techniques and how they've benefited from collaborative creativity.
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One-Word Projects: Dive into the fun and spontaneity of one-word projects! Discover how Len crowdsourced one-word prompts from his community to ignite new creative projects and keep the inspiration flowing.
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Rose-Colored Glasses: Explore Brie's quirky yet effective trick of wearing rose-colored sunglasses to infuse her surroundings with a cheerful hue. Find out how this simple ritual can elevate your mood and enhance your creative experiences.
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Rituals for Gratitude: Join Len as he discusses the importance of incorporating rituals into your creative process, from thanking a tree after a photoshoot to embracing moments of mindfulness and gratitude.
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Expressing Gratitude: Experience the heartfelt gratitude between Brie and Len as they reflect on their friendship and the joy of sharing creative conversations. Discover the power of expressing appreciation for the people who support and inspire you on your creative journey.
What's in Our Bag?
- Community Engagement
- One-Word Projects
- Rose-Colored Glasses
- Rituals for Gratitude
- Expressing Gratitude
- Talking to Other Creatives
- Sticky notes
- Meaningful Buddies around Art
- Creating Supportive Communities
- Meaningful Friendships
- Mentors
- Inspiration Sources
- Physical Triggers for Centering
- Thanking Nature (e.g., Trees)
- Rituals for Creative Processes
- Communication with Art
Tune in to this episode and discover a treasure trove of creative tricks to add to your own bag of tricks! So grab your headphones, pour yourself a cup of inspiration, and join us for an adventure into the world of creativity. Don't forget to share your own tricks with us—we can't wait to hear from you!
Explore More:
- Brie's article on Creative Energy
- Our episodes:
- Dive into Len's photography adventures, workshops, and more on LenMetcalf.com.
- Check out Brie's creative coaching services, Monday Motivation emails, and portfolio at CreativeMindsCoach.com.
Access searchable transcripts of these episodes: https://creativemindscoach.com/a-creative-affair-podcast/
Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com.
Episode image by Brie Stockwell.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free.
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