05 - Jane Dunnewold: Creative Strength Training (Part 1)

EP 64 Emma Zeck, Passion, Fear & Creative Destiny: EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate welcomes the irreverent, fierce, and powerful Emma Zack. Emma's journey into music wasn't a straightforward one. From singing at a young age to feeling pressured to fit a mold created by others, Emma experienced a hiatus from music during her early teens. However, as the universe often does, music found its way back to her after a powerful plant medicine journey. This reconnection led to her recording her debut album at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. by Creative Genius

76 min listen

EP 63 Lama Rod Owens, New Saints From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors: In this episode, Lama Rod Owens explores how tending to our own brokenheartedness can unlock the transformative power of creativity, offering a path to building an awakened and beautiful life. Through insightful and personal anecdotes from his book, "The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors," Lama Rod invites listeners to reimagine forgiveness, radical self-care, and awakened care as essential tools for crafting a fulfilling existence. Don't miss this opportunity to discover fresh perspectives on spirituality, human connection, and the boundless possibilities of creative expression. by Creative Genius

80 min listen

62 - Autumn Skye: Intuition, Surrender & the Sacred Act of Creativity (updated encore presentation): Our guest today is Autumn Skye - an incredible artist with a massive online following, and when you see her work you’ll immediately get it. Her pieces are equal parts painstakingly detailed and evocatively magical. This is a deep and deeply nourishing and expansive feeling episode. We cover a lot of ground from the practical to the esoteric. I came away from this conversation feeling more spacious and filled with a sense of possibility and wonder than I have in a long time, and I hope you will, too. by Creative Genius

77 min listen

61 - Ashana - Unlocking Your Creative Wisdom with Healing Sound: In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of sound and creativity with the renowned musician and healing sound artist, Ashana. A classically trained musician who grew up in the Bronx who spent a lifetime as a professional musician and teacher, she unexpectedly found herself trailblazing an entirely new genre of music that has since garnered international acclaim. With renowned producer Thomas Barquee by her side, Ashana has pioneered a sound that resonates with listeners worldwide. Her albums, from "All Is Forgiven" to "Celestial Sleep," are more than just music—they're gateways to spiritual awakening and vibrational healing. A storyteller of the heart, Ashana has lived, and loved, and learned, and today she generously shares the bits of her life that have been the most transformative with us. Ashana performs a live healing sound meditation for us at the end of this episode! by Creative Genius

78 min listen

60 - James McCrae - The Art of You: Reclaiming Your Creativity: James McCrae a widely celebrated internet poet and author of several books including The Art of You, was a New York ad executive who found himself at a crossroads. Feeling directionless and utterly disconnected from his life's purpose, no matter what he did nothing in his life felt "right" - he constantly felt like he was banging his head against a wall. Listen to the story of how he completely turned his life around and had everything clicking into place. James is living proof that embracing creativity can be the key to finding fulfillment, meaning and abundance in life. And he shares exactly how he did it so you can too. by Creative Genius

65 min listen

59 - Jaime Hamilton Creating for YOU: Creativity as a way of Communicating with Your Deepest Self: In this enlightening episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, we are joined by Jaime Hamilton, a passionate middle school English teacher and talented watercolour artist. Jaime shares her journey of embracing her purpose and navigating imposter syndrome while empowering teenagers to embrace their individuality. Jaime opens up about her personal mission to become the mentor she longed for during her own teenage years, now guiding her current students with compassion and wisdom. Through teaching teenagers, she has unearthed invaluable insights about herself and the human experience, offering transformative lessons on authenticity and self-discovery. If you've ever grappled with your inner critic or sought guidance on navigating the complexities of teenage years, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we delve into the heart of mentorship, resilience, and the pursuit of true authenticit by Creative Genius

66 min listen

58 - Wendy McWilliams: You Can't Believe Everything You Think: This is an encore presentation of one of our most listened to episodes in the series so far. In this encore presentation, the episode revisits Wendy McWilliams' inspiring journey, originally featured in Season One. Wendy, who started seeking a simple hobby at the age of 49, eventually discovered her life's passion in painting. Despite going through 22 different jobs, including roles at Calvin Klein and Revlon in Europe, Wendy found fulfillment and success as an artist with her work sought after for private collections worldwide. The central message of the episode can be summed up with this: "You can't believe everything you think," emphasizing the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs. by Creative Genius

51 min listen

Ep. 57 - How Surrender Fuels Creativity: Navigating Art, Business, & Uncertainty with Bibby Gignilliat: Join host Kate Shepherd in a transformative conversation with Bibby Gignilliat, visual artist, as she delves into her artistic journey, overcoming self-doubt, and leveraging childhood experiences in creative expression. Bibby reveals the shift from a thriving career to a life dedicated to art, emphasizing the fusion of business skills and artistic prowess in building a successful art practice. Gain insights into leveraging email, social media for art sales, and the profound impact of teaching and sharing knowledge. Bibby explores the intersection of spirituality and art, advocating for surrendering to uncertainty for unlocking creative potential. Top 3 Things You'll Gain: -Strategies to overcome self-doubt and leverage past experiences in art. -Insights into blending business skills with artistic pursuits. -Techniques to embrace uncertainty and maximize creative potential. by Creative Genius

54 min listen

56 - Beth Suter: Lunar Alchemy: Cultivating opportunities for Growth with Intention with The New Moon: In this insightful conversation, Kate Shepherd reunites with Beth, a watercolor artist and moon cycle coach, to delve into the profound influence of moon wisdom on intention-setting and navigating life's ups and downs. They explore the nuances of moon phases, their impact on energy, and emotional states. Beth underscores the significance of reflection, celebration, and rest synchronized with the rhythm of the moon's cycles. They also confront the contrast between societal expectations and our intrinsic nature. Beth shares simple and profound wisdom on crafting rituals and setting intentions for the new year by aligning with New Moon Energy by Creative Genius

54 min listen

55 -Megan Sheldon: Embracing Transformation: Crafting Year-End Rituals for a Purposeful New Year: Megan Sheldon, a ritual and ceremony expert, joins us for a deep dive into the significance and transformative power of year-end rituals for acknowledging emotions and shaping intentions for what is to come. We chat about the profound opportunity this time of year presents for bridging the past while embracing clarity and openness for the year ahead. Tapping into the elements of Earth, Fire, Water & Air, Megan brings us actionable steps and ideas for infusing ritual into our lives, elevating the ordinary into a magical realm. This episode provides practical guidance, tangible examples, and invaluable insights on how to craft your own personalized year end rituals and selecting a guiding word for the coming year. The episode highlights how to use rituals for reflection, emotional embrace, intention setting, and nurturing community through personalized ceremonies. by Creative Genius

51 min listen

Genius Moments 15 - Permission to Fall Apart: A mini episode featuring a vulnerable share from host Kate Shepherd about falling apart, and coming together, how it's perfectly fine not to have everything figured out. by Creative Genius

14 min listen

54 - Andrew Faulkner - Crafting Continuity: A Guide to Deeper Connection with Creativity & Self: In this episode we explore the transformative power of reconnecting with intuition, unlocking the secrets to artistic mastery through connecting with your inner child, and the profound impact of bravely following one's artistic impulses. Artist Andrew Faulkner candidly shares his journey—from the creative doubts that plagued him even when his work was being published in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times & The Washington Post to embracing the profound magic of honest, childlike expression in his artwork. This conversation offers practical wisdom on navigating creative blocks, embracing continuity in your work, and understanding the true essence of intuition beyond stereotypes and promises to reignite your passion for creativity and your sense of what is possible. by Creative Genius

54 min listen

GENIUS MOMENTS - Unlock Your Brilliance: Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs: This mini episode addresses the formidable force of limiting beliefs and their impact on personal growth and self-expression. Creative Genius Podcast Host Kate Shepherd candidly shares her own lifelong struggle with some of these beliefs, how she's performed acrobatics to keep herself small and held back her own innate brilliance. And the ongoing yearning to embrace and express her true self. by Creative Genius

18 min listen

53 - Megan Sheldon - Be Ceremonial: The Creative Alchemy of Rituals: Megan Sheldon, a seasoned End of Life Doula, Celebrant, and Cultural Mythologist, guides us through the profound significance of rituals and ceremonies in acknowledging life's transitions, especially during moments of loss and change. With her background and expertise, Megan shares insights into the transformative potential of these practices, offering tools and frameworks for creating personalized rituals. She emphasizes their role in processing emotions like anger and grief, discussing their historical absence in modern society and how they were once fundamental in ancient cultures. Megan's personal experiences, including recurrent pregnancy losses and the loss of a loved one, fueled her passion for empowering others through rituals, showcased by a poignant story of creating a meaningful ritual for her father's dying friend. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how rituals serve as powerful tools for emotional by Creative Genius

68 min listen

Ep. 52 - Mary Ann Stancel - Healing Trauma, Self-Discovery, & Creative Awakening: In this thought-provoking episode, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the complex and often elusive concept of our true selves. Kate and her guest Mary Ann Stancel an energy practitioner and meditation guide from Seattle delve into the notion of how we create the world around us, the personalities we embody, and the roles we play in our lives, including our jobs, families, and communities. by Creative Genius

59 min listen

Genius Moments #13 - Life Lessons from Spiders & Children: Meeting Change with Courage & Excitement: A sweet conversation between Kate Shepherd and her son Cosmo about spiders and idea of how embracing change and taking calculated risks in life can be exciting not scary and lead you to your best life. by Creative Genius

8 min listen

51 - Dr. Heather Penny - The Life You're Made For: In this inspiring episode, we dive into Dr. Heather Penny's incredible journey from a former third-grade teacher to a leadership coach, speaker, and author. Heather's midlife crisis became a profound opportunity to ask profound questions about her purpose and passion leading her to return to the truest version of herself. Her realization that there is an abundance of research on how women in our society are often silently struggle emotionally and even mentally, "spiralling down" but a distinct lack of research on how to reverse this trend - finding ways to resolve this downward spiral for womenbecame the driving force behind her work. Including going back to earn her PHD in midlife. by Creative Genius

60 min listen

Genius Moments #12 - Making Waves: Embracing Your Creative Power: In this honest and raw episode of Genius Moments, we dive into the profound world of creativity and the incredible impact it can have on your life and the world around you. In this mini-episode, hosted by a Kate Shepherd, you'll find yourself encouraged to unleash your creative gifts, express yourself authentically, and recognize the extraordinary power that resides within you. This episode is a beautiful reminder that your creative gifts are more valuable than you can imagine. By embracing your inner genius and sharing your creations, you can touch lives, bring comfort to others, and find a deeper connection with your true self. The practice of gratitude and connection explored in this episode offers a tangible way to rekindle your creative spark and create a ripple effect of love and inspiration in the world. by Creative Genius

19 min listen

50 - Martha Anne Toll - Don't Wait For Inspiration to Strike: In this episode, celebrated Author Martha Anne Toll shares her journey of persistence and creativity. Despite fairly constant rejection, Martha pursued her love of writing for 20 years. She emphatically shares with us the importance of tuning into our inner voice the one that urges us to keep going when things get tough. Martha intuitively knew how critical it would be to incorporate writing into all aspects of life - so that she could keep doing it even through the challenging dry times. She shares how she did this and how it kept her spirit alive as she navigated a long desert of rejection. She introduces her Gotham Award Nominated book, The Three Muses and shares her writing process with listeners. The episode explores the significance of loneliness and yearning in creativity and the creative process as well as how Martha sees role as a writer. We touch on where she is with her second novel, her passion for mentoring othe by Creative Genius

55 min listen

Genius Moments #11 - Listening to the Soft, Quiet Voice Inside: The Art & Beauty of Intuitive Living: You contain, inside of you, a small, quiet voice that has the answers to everything that you could ever need to know. It knows what direction you need to move in moment to momoen, it knows what activity you need to explore. It knows what friendships you need to cultivate and which ones it is time to walk away from, what town you need to live in and even what you need to have for dinner. In this Bonus Episode I share a story of how my dedication to cultivating an ability to hear and be led by my own soft quiet voice, allowed me to experience a profound moment right smack dab in the middle of an ordinary day this past week. The story involves a dead bird, school children and a lot of love. by Creative Genius

16 min listen

49 - Maria Over - Nurturing Creativity through Daily Routine: In this podcast conversation, we delve into the fascinating world of Maria Over, an artist, children's book illustrator, and creative spirit based in Munich, Germany. Maria shares her insights on managing her wild creative spirit while producing art commercially, building a supportive global community of like-minded artists, and nurturing her creativity through a daily morning routine. We'll also explore her impressive list of illustration clients (Random House, eeBoo, Ravensburger Puzzles, Joanne’s Stores, American Greetings, Calypso Cards, The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Deutsche Telekom, Comedy Central, MTV, Audubon Society, Giorgio Armani, Verizon, Weleda) her artistic journey, and much more. by Creative Genius

50 min listen

48 - Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez - Rediscovering Creative Joy: Recovery & Resilience in your Creative Process: In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, our guest Dr. Meredith Estevez, a renowned oboist, podcaster, coach, writer, and educator, shares her profound journey of creative recovery and the vital lessons she's learned about finding joy in the act of creation. Through her personal experiences, Merideth explores the effects of creative burnout, the harmful generational cycle of teaching through shame, and the pressure to balance creative impulse with marketability and success. She discusses how she rediscovered her true self using "The Artist's Way," navigated feelings of unworthiness despite achievements, and unveiled the power of surrendering to the creative process. Dr. Estevez also provides practical advice for reducing the stress of needing to know everything and embracing a sense of inner worthiness. Tune in to discover how to align with your calling, overcome self-dou by Creative Genius

54 min listen

Genius Moments #10 - Season Three Prepisode: Cultivating Intuition & Creativity: The Pathway to Ease & Serendipity: In this pre-season three episode, Host Kate Shepherd announces the official vision and theme for Season 3, Learning to See. Kate shares a heartfelt personal story about Bob The Foster dog, and how in the face of external pressures she was able to rely on her intuition to help her see what she needed to see in order for navigate a difficult decision. Kate shares some of her techniques for cultivating your own intuition and sets the stage for some of the new things you can expect from Creative Genius in Season three that promise it make it our most exciting and engaging season yet. by Creative Genius

24 min listen

47 - Juliette Crane, Artist & Creative Educator - Finding Your Creative Voice Through Play: In this episode, host Kate Shepherd interviews Wisconsin based Juliette Crane, a painter, writer, and creative educator, with international recognition and thousands of collectors, customers, and students. Juliette shares pivotal moments along her creative journey and the difficult circumstances that led her to rediscover and her passion for art. They discuss Juliette's creative journey, her connection to creativity, the themes in her artwork, and the importance of embracing creativity to heal and thrive in life. Juliette shares her experiences, challenges, and insights that have shaped her artistic path and offers valuable advice for aspiring artists. by Creative Genius

71 min listen

46 - James Miller, Author, A Small Fiction: Freedom via Limitation - The Magic of Discipline Inside Your Creative Practice: In this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd has a captivating conversation with writer James Miller, the mastermind behind the immensely popular micro-fiction series, A Small Fiction. James shares his journey of starting the series, committing to daily writing for eight years, experiencing significant shifts, and ultimately gaining a massive readership and a publishing deal. The episode explores the profound connection between creativity and personal growth, highlighting the power of creative expression in processing emotions such as anxiety and depression. James offers practical prompts for generating flow states and presents a genius solution for utilizing cherished but out-of-place creative gems. The conversation delves into the importance of discipline and flow in a healthy creative practice, the value of human creativity, and the co by Creative Genius

50 min listen

Ep 45 - Kim Myers Smith, Fine Artist: Mess. Rest. Trust. Repeat: In this captivating episode, we explore the profound power of creativity and the deep-seated pain caused by our disconnection from it. Join us as we challenge limiting beliefs around creativity, including the misconception that making a mess is not acceptable. Discover how the true magic we seek often lies on the other side of the chaos. Special guest, Kim Myers Smith, a renowned fine artist, shares invaluable insights on navigating the messy and uncertain stages of the creative process. We also introduce the Creative Genius Family Facebook community and the exclusive Creative Genius Patreon membership, offering a wealth of bonus content, journal worksheets, painting workshops, and guided meditations. Join us on this transformative journey of self-expression and empowerment! by Creative Genius

54 min listen

Genius Moments #9 Embracing the Feelings: Exploring Aversions as a form of Love and Self Healing: In this episode, the Kate reflects on her lifelong passion for art and her journey of self-discovery through various artistic mediums. From her childhood fascination with art supplies to her enrolment in a prestigious art school, Kate struggled with societal pressure to choose one artistic path. She shares her aversion to oil painting and her recent revelation that she suspects there might be deep healing available to her in exploring this medium. Exploring how facing our lifelong aversions as an act of love and healing, may allow us to finally overcome past conditioning and embrace a deeper connection with our inner creativity. by Creative Genius

23 min listen

44 - Jodi Ohl, Bestselling Author & Artist - Unlocking Your Creative Potential: Insights & Lessons for Igniting Your Artistic Journey: In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd interviews Jodi Ohl, a best-selling author, award-winning mixed media artist, and creative instructor. Jodi shares her remarkable journey from leaving her day job to pursuing her artistic career full time. Known for her distinctive texture, bold colour combinations, and motivational compositions, Jodi's work has been published in numerous international mixed media magazines and she has contributed to several mixed media books. Listeners will gain insights into Jodi's experiences, the challenges she faced, and how she nurtures creativity. Jodi offers a special discount on one of her classes. See end of show notes for more information. by Creative Genius

50 min listen

Celebrating 100k downloads: Six Most Transformative Elements of a Fulfilling Creative Journey (and an EPIC GIVEAWAY!): In this extraordinary episode celebrating 100k downloads of the Creative Genius Podcast, I bring you the culmination of 18 months of insightful conversations with the most brilliant creative minds and hearts of our time. When I first started this show, I set out to create something that would help people everywhere learn how to begin activating creativity and living as the truest versions of themselves. In reflecting back over the episodes so far, six transformative elements began to emerge, for creating a powerful roadmap for activating your creativity and expressing your truest self. With intimate shares, inspiring moments, and practical guidance, this episode is packed with the formula for unlocking your full potential. Plus, don't miss out on the epic giveaway featuring exclusive gifts from our esteemed past guests. This is an episode of immeasurable value that yo by Creative Genius

53 min listen

42 - Carmen Spagnola, Author The Spirited Kitchen - Making Ourselves Available to Receive: Get out your tissues and your journals and prepare your heart to grow at least a full size - this conversation with Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, clinical hypnotherapist and Author Carmen Spagnola in this powerfully beautiful episode. In this podcast episode, Kate Shepherd interviews Carmen Spagnola, a trauma recovery practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist, Le Cordon Bleu trained chef and author of Spirited Kitchen: Recipes and Rituals for the Wheel of the Year. Carmen shares how her love for food and hospitality, coupled with her healing journey, led her to write a book that goes beyond recipes. She discusses attachment styles, trauma, and how to start the healing process. by Creative Genius

71 min listen

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