Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
Writer and performer Leslie Gaar interviews writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all stripes. They share their stories, wisdom, and insight. You come away with motivation and inspiration for your own creative work or business, and keep making amazing stuff. Let’s do this.
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Creative Jumpstart S3 E4
Creative Jumpstart Update!
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Tags: creativity, creative, writer, voice, unique, passion, inspiration, motivation, author, creator
Creative Jumpstart S3 E3
Creating in the Chaos with Author Karen Johnson
Author Karen Johnson (21st Century SAHM) talks about writing through the early years of parenting, creating a place for moms to learn from each other, and looking towards the future.
Find out more about Karen at https://the21stcenturysahm.com/ .
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Creative Jumpstart S3 E2
Finding Your Unique Voice with Author Wade Rouse
Author Wade Rouse (Viola Shipman) talks about pushing past self-doubt in order to create, embracing your unique voice, and why terrible first jobs are actually the best.
Find out more about Wade at https://violashipman.com/ .
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Creative Jumpstart S3 E1
Say What You Want To Say with Content Creator Katey DiStefano
Content creator Katey DiStefano (The Mother Octopus) talks about humor as a coping mechanism, finding your authentic voice, and creating for yourself.
You can find Katey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotheroctopus/
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Creative Jumpstart Season 3 launches March 26th!
Writer and performer Leslie Gaar interviews writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all stripes. They share their stories, wisdom, and insight. You come away with motivation and inspiration for your own creative work or business, and keep making amazing stuff. Let’s do this.
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My Effing Desk: S2 E3
Do It Anyway with Drag Queen Candi Shell
Drag queen singing sensation Candi Shell talks about focusing on what gives you joy, letting go of expectations, and the healing power of art.
You can find more about Candi on her website: www.candishell.com
Link to Alice in Wonderland sketches: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfE1cRcpQKR/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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My Effing Desk: S2 E2
Parenting for Introverts with Humor Writer Julie Vick
Humor writer Julie Vick talks about the challenges of parenting as an introvert, publishing the kind of parenting book she wishes she had, and the role of persistence in creative work.
You can find more about Julie on her website: www.julievick.com. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Buy her book, Babies Don’t Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?) he...
Singer and actor Jenny Tucker talks about chasing her dreams all the way to the Big Apple, turning her acting hobby into a career while raising three kids, and being her authentic self.
Link to Jenny’s cityscape painting.
You can find more about Jenny on her website: www.jennytucker.net or her FB page: J.Tucker Designs.
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My Effing Desk: S1 E10
Artist Anna Vartiainen: Happy Accidents
Artist Anna Vartiainen talks about embracing the unexpected, starting a microcinema in her home, and finding another kind of creativity when she opened her business.
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My Effing Desk: S1 E9
Comedian + Writer Crystal Lowery: No Expiration Date on Talent
Comedian and writer Crystal Lowery talks about creativity as redemption, the therapy of comedy, and smashing patriarchal expectations of mothers.
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My Effing Desk: S1 E8
Tango Dancer + Non-Profit Co-Founder Monica Caivano: Art is Essential
Tango dancer and non-profit co-founder Monica Caivano on the role of art and community in hard times, co-parenting and co-running a cultural center with her ex, and reimagining her non-profit, Esquina Tango, during the pandemic.
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My Effing Desk: S1 E7
Author + Songwriter VC Chickering: Why Not Me?
Author and songwriter VC Chickering on reinventing herself at 45, the scintillating sex lives of divorcees, raising good boyfriends, and what success means to her.
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My Effing Desk: Bonus Episode
3 Things About Pixar's Soul Movie
Pixar's movie Soul was groundbreaking in so many ways, and it has particular creative significance. In this bonus episode, host Leslie Gaar explores three of the movie's themes as they apply to people on their creative journey.
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My Effing Desk: S1 E5
Ask Me Anything
Host Leslie Gaar answers listener questions about her creative roots, overcoming self-doubt, the importance of forgiveness when it comes to goals, and juggling a creative life with three kids.
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My Effing Desk: S1 E4
Storyteller + Filmmaker Charlotte Moore: Follow Your Inspiration
Storyteller and filmmaker Charlotte Moore talks about motherhood and creativity, trusting your calling, and the hard work of dismantling racism through her nonprofit, Black Bodies Project.
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My Effing Desk: S1 E3
Cartoonist + Writer Adrienne Hedger: Life in Cartoons
Cartoonist and writer Adrienne Hedger shares the truth about paying bills as an artist, how she deals with trolls, and using laughter as therapy.
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My Effing Desk: S1 E2
Writer + Performer Abby Sher on Art as Activism
Writer and performer Abby Sher discusses her latest book, Sanctuary, co-authored with Women's March co-founder Paola Mendoza, writing as therapy, and finding joy in creating with her kids.
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- Abby's website
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- Sanctuary book*
- Scrubs clip where Turk dances ...
My Effing Desk: S1 E1
Author + Illustrator Elly Lonon: Do The Thing That’s On Fire
Author and illustrator Elly Lonon discusses embracing imperfection, art as a tool for healing, and how the pandemic has changed the way she creates.
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- Find out where to buy Elly’s graphic novel, Amongst the Liberal Elite
- Ukulele graphic piece
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Welcome to My Effing Desk, a podcast about juggling motherhood and a creative life. Whether you've already got your own effing desk or are still trying to find it under the laundry, this podcast is for you!
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