In this episode Nadia and Brooke join again with fellow coaches and creatives, Elena Cheah and Heather Richard for a vital conversation about creativity where they share what creativity is and how they’ve made it their own by expanding their definitions of what it means to be creative and how they’ve taught and mentored others so that their creativity is part of themselves and not waiting for someone to tell them they are good enough. This episode dives into how creativity is a universal energy, how community fuels our creative flow and faith in the process, and the importance of embracing imperfection and play in our artistic journeys. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, just like to dabble, or see the art of living as your creative contribution, this conversation offers practical insights and soulful encouragement to nurture your unique expression.
Mentioned in this episode:
Tara Mohr See her work and courses and her book Playing Big
The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop: Website
If you would like to find out more about Heather Richard, check out her Substack at Story Catching Studios
If you would like to find out more about Elena Cheah, visit her website here or find her work at her Substack Let the Artist Lead
Time Stamps:
0:00 Welcome & season two wrap-up
1:11 Creativity as messy, imperfect, and in progress
3:58 Everyone is creative—even in everyday life
6:41 Cooking, energy, and broadening the definition of creativity
8:55 Letting go of perfection and the pressure of the masters
11:14 Why process matters more than the finished product
13:59 Finding joy and stamina when creativity gets hard
16:10 Play, create, release: moving through the creative cycle
18:45 How community unlocks creativity
20:53 Improvisation, music, and creative healing
25:38 Releasing the need for praise, criticism, and outside validation
30:32 Exhaustion, rest, and making space for creative energy
33:12 Small creative practices and the “daily-ish” approach
34:54 The art of living: creativity in food, beauty, and ordinary life
38:13 Why stepping away can lead to better ideas
39:16 Creativity as a lifelong process
40:18 Final encouragement: trust your inner creator
41:55 Closing thoughts and season sign-off
