Hey, creative mama. If you’ve ever said, “I’ll start when things calm down,” or “I just need the right time,” this episode is your wake-up call—with love and a little sass.
Because let’s be real: Perfect is a lie that’s keeping you stuck.
This week on The Creative Mama’s Journey, we’re diving into why waiting for the “perfect moment” is secretly killing your creative momentum—and what to do instead. You don’t need a 10-step plan or a Pinterest-worthy space to begin. You just need a tiny spark and a little courage to take that first imperfect step.
In this episode, I’m breaking down:
How perfectionism sneaks in and sounds like “logic” (but it’s just fear dressed up cute)
Why progress always beats perfection—every single time
3 simple things you can do today to start creating with what you have, where you are
The real truth: creativity doesn’t need polished, it needs presence
You’ll also hear personal stories from my own messy starts (because girl, I’ve had plenty), and how some of the best things I’ve created happened when I gave up trying to get it “just right.”
So if your inner critic has been loud lately, or you’ve been waiting for a magical moment to begin, this is your permission slip to stop waiting and start creating.
✨ Take messy action
✨ Let it be fun, not flawless
✨ And remind yourself that you’re allowed to be a work in progress and a masterpiece at the same time
Your creativity deserves a seat at the table—even if the table is sticky with snacks and covered in crayons. 😉
Take Action:
After you listen, do ONE small thing to move your creative idea forward. Then tag me or DM me on Instagram @chrissycriscreations and tell me what you did—I want to cheer you on!
More:
If you do need a plan, here is a FREE download to help you start.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.