The Creative Spirits Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sheryl Benjy
My name is Sheryl Benjy, I’m an artist, art educator, and creator of Body Art for the Soul. I’m also a creative coach that will give guidance and tips on how to be the best artist you can be.
What is an art journey? What can you do to start one today? How can creating an art journey manifest your own dreams? I will share everything I have done and how it has helped me on my artistic/creative journey.
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I love to travel and discover new places. When my dear friend took me to the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum, I was in awe. Then I heard about the heist that happened where 500 million dollars of art was stolen! I will share that story with you in this podcast and the key lessons I learned by Isabella Stewart Gardner. Sometimes the best medicine in life is travel and art. It's that simple!
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After seeing my cousin in a coma after a stroke and at times losing hope we slowly started seeing signs of miracles in process. I truly believe that no matter what happens in life that we must never lose hope and to always see the miracles that are going on all around us, big or small.
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I remember watching a video on Steve Harvey and how he gave a speech to JUST JUMP! It really changed my perspective on a lot of things. When my son told me to do the same as I was looking down 12ft into a Cenote I was terrified but I thought of Mr. Harvey in that moment. Sometimes we need to just feel the fear and just do it! You will love this episode, please listen until the end and please share with anyone you know will be inspired by it.
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Have you ever been afraid to up your game and try something new with your art? I know I have! I have been wanting to create a more professional backdrop for my Body Art for the Soul series but have been afraid of failing at it until I took action and saw that it actually turned out better than ok. You too can get out of your own way and do what I did. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Jahje Ives, is a certified Quantum Human Design™ Specialist, Transformational Coach, Mystic Artist and Intuitive Guide who helps her clients transform and re-align their lives using the unique map within them… their Human Design.She is truly passionate about how we can use Human Design as a tool to understand our inherent gifts and challenges to start re-imagining and shifting our lives to bloom in the fullest expression of who we are here to be.When she’s not working with her human design and coaching clients, you can find her in her art studio working on her latest project, the 64 Gates, which explores the 64 Gates in Human Design to create intuitive portraits and contemplations that embody the essence and meaning of each Gate. Websitehttps://www.jahjeives.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jahjeivesGet your Free Human Design Charthttps://www.jahjeives.com/free-chartLearn More and Join the Summer Storylab Voyagehttps://www.jahjeives.com/storylab-summer-voyage64 Gates Project: https://www.jahjeives.com/blog--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Do you know your worth? Do you believe in yourself? Join me in this captivating story about a 12 year old boy named Andres Valencia. And have you seen AGT’s golden buzzer Richard Goodall and his amazing performance singing “Don’t Stop Believing”? Another great story and what it taught me.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Bring out your coffee and paint and join me and Christine Lane for a fabulous conversation about never being too old to live your best life and try new things. And listen until the end for a captivating story of one of Christine’s patients and his last moments here on earth. His words will give you goosebumps!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
After watching a documentary on Frida Kahlo and visiting my cousin after he has come out of a coma, I realized even more the power art has to help us through the most difficult and challenging times. What challenges do you face and how do you cope with them? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Lots of kids paint. But 12-year-old Aelita Andre is an established artist known for her abstract paintings inspired by everything from nature to music. Andre, who is from Melbourne, Australia, was just 2 years old when she had her first gallery exhibit. Since then, the painter’s work has been exhibited in cities around the world, including London, Hong Kong and New York City. She has sold paintings for as much as $30,000. Some people have called her a young Jackson Pollock. But Andre isn’t interested in being compared to other artists. She creating her own style. I will share with you what I learned from this wonderful young lady and how you too can go beyond your limiting beliefs and be the Creative Spirit you always wanted to be!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Are you ever too old to follow your dreams? Are you ever too old to paint again, or play an instrument or learn a new skill? In this podcast I share an inspiring story of Grandma Moses and how she started to paint again at the age of 78! Moses' work has been a subject of numerous museum exhibitions worldwide and has been extensively merchandised, such as on greeting cards. In 2006, her 1943 painting titled Sugaring Off was sold at Christie's New York for US$1.2 million, setting an auction record for the artist.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Get your coffee and paintbrush out for a fun conversation with my bestie of 32 years Christine Lane who is also the founder of Twice The Kindness and is a big Creative Spirit junkie just like me! In this episode we talk about how we navigated and fostered our kids creativity and dreams. Our tips and advice for all the mamas out there who want their kids to try new things and be more creative without force. You too can help heal someone heal through art by buying and donating a kit from Twice The Kindness through this link https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLHF33ETCW5H5/checkout/WG7IGW5LDUULBU7I5XXID5Y3. https://twicethekindness.com/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Since 2020, there has been so much darkness, negativity and division due to Covid, presidents and wars. So what can you do to increase the light in the world? I share what I do on a daily basis, or try to at least. Please share this episode with anyone that may be interested and look me up on IG @sherylbenjy_art or www.sherylbenjy.com.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Art has healed me in more ways than one. In this episode I share how art can heal you as well by tapping into that inner creative child.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
I was inspired by watching a reel on Instagram by architect and artist David Best and how he makes priceless art and doesn't sell any of his work. In fact he burns them after he is done at a festival called Burning Man. I always found the act of burning art very intriguing and love the spirituality and meaning behind it. Please listen for more details and inspiration.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
In this episode I talk about an inspirational true story of Diana Nyad and 3 key lessons I learned from her. In 1978 Nyad first attempted a Cuba-to-Florida crossing, which was some 110 miles (180 km) across the Straits of Florida. She swam with the aid of a shark cage, but rough seas forced her to abandon the effort. After turning 30, she gave up swimming to focus on a career in broadcast journalism, but decades later she decided to take another shot at the goal that had eluded her. She failed twice in 2011, both times without a shark cage: in August she was forced to quit after some 29 hours because of an asthma attack, and in late September her swim was cut short after 40 hours when she sustained painful jellyfish stings. A lightning storm and other obstacles foiled her fourth attempt, in August 2012, after she had spent 60 hours in the water.The following year, at the age of 64, Nyad made yet another attempt, aided by a 35-person support team that included Bonnie Stoll, her coach and former partner. After 52 hours 54 minutes 18.6 seconds, Nyad completed the epic swim on September 2. In the ensuing days, however, some critics faulted her for not following strict guidelines known as the English Channel rules, which forbid distance swimmers to ever make contact with another person or a support boat. While Nyad acknowledged being touched by members of her support team as she donned or removed specialized gear that protected her against dangerous jellyfish stings—gear that she deemed “a lifesaving necessity”—she insisted that such contact was incidental and that she never touched a boat during the swim.Nyad was the author of several books, including the memoirs Other Shores (1978) and Find a Way (2015), the latter of which focuses on her historic swim. She was also the subject of the documentary The Other Shore (2013) and the biopic Nyad (2023), which starred Annette Bening in the title role and Jodie Foster as Bonnie Stoll. Nyad was inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in 1978 and the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
When you declutter your space, magic happens! You clear out the old energy to bring in the new, more vibrant energy🌟. Here are 3 tips to have a cleaner and more organized space. Don’t forget to leave a review, subscribe and like!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Check out Part 2 of the latest episode where I was interviewed by Jessica Schiller, the host of The ALIVE Podcast. These are her words: Your inner child longs to come alive in your creative spirit. Yet we live in a world that overemphasizes the power of form and technique over living in the play, or creating just for the sake of the person you become along the way. In this episode, Sheryl Benjy shares how her art is more than just the tangible piece she creates, but more of a moving meditation and a process that invites play through creativity and emoting the experience. In the emoting, Sheryl helps people heal through trauma and challenging life experiences in both the creative process + by immersing in the piece as a divine reminder that the spirit always remains. I personally connected with Sheryl through a painting of one of the hostages following the events on October 7th and was so deeply moved by how she uses her art to express what cannot be put into words, and evokes this same feeling in both the families of the victims and the entire community at large who feels so helpless in such a tragic time. She also speaks so beautifully to the dynamic of being both Iranian and Jewish, and how this interplay of ancestral experiences continues to influence her artistry in a way that moves others to become more resilient and feel peace amidst the chaos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Check out Part 1 of the latest episode where this time I was interviewed by Jessica Schiller, the host of The ALIVE Podcast. These are her words: Your inner child longs to come alive in your creative spirit. Yet we live in a world that overemphasizes the power of form and technique over living in the play, or creating just for the sake of the person you become along the way. In this episode, Sheryl Benjy shares how her art is more than just the tangible piece she creates, but more of a moving meditation and a process that invites play through creativity and emoting the experience. In the emoting, Sheryl helps people heal through trauma and challenging life experiences in both the creative process + by immersing in the piece as a divine reminder that the spirit always remains. I personally connected with Sheryl through a painting of one of the hostages following the events on October 7th and was so deeply moved by how she uses her art to express what cannot be put into words, and evokes this same feeling in both the families of the victims and the entire community at large who feels so helpless in such a tragic time. She also speaks so beautifully to the dynamic of being both Iranian and Jewish, and how this interplay of ancestral experiences continues to influence her artistry in a way that moves others to become more resilient and feel peace amidst the chaos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
This is a very special heart filled episode in honor of Valentine’s Day ♥️. In this episode we focus on love, kindness, caring and of course creativity. It’s been 2 years since I last interviewed Christine and she has come a long way in creating her dream non profit business Twice The Kindness. We also talk about the obstacles she has faced along the way and how she overcame them. We also talk about ways to get out of fear. Christine talks about how she got inspired to create Twice the Kindness, an organization that helps cancer and hospital patients. You can also check out Twice The Kindness on Facebook: Twice The Kindness, LLCand on Instagram : @twicethekindnessYou can also donate here: https://square.link/u/YCrI3dBB https://square.link/u/kmqHFiSK https://twicethekindness.wixsite.com/website https://square.link/u/jt02XGNF--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Gabrielle Bernstein has been a guiding force in my life for many years. She is a spiritual life coach that wrote the book The Universe Has Your Back. I learned so many nuggets of wisdom from her and how to attract the things I want in my life so easily and effortlessly. In this episode, I will share my story and how I attracted certain experiences in my life. You can see more of me on IG @sherylbenjy_art and www.sherylbenjy.com.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
In this episode we talk about trusting your intuition, being open to the evolution of your art and going with the flow. Celebrating 24 years as an artist, intuitive and energizer, Katy DeBra brings harmony, peace and beauty to people, events and living spaces. In her sparkly, fun, calming presence she offers original art and reproductions, commissions, murals, body art, intuitive readings and Reiki+ energy healing. Clients frequently refer to their experience as “soul-refreshing”, amazing and magical. Katy loves color and sees art as the perfect vehicle for expressing the energy and movement that underlies our physical world. Her fluid, figurative abstracts often feature the elements in celestial, fantasy and personal mythological themes. The ongoing intersection of art and energetic/spiritual paths continues to enchant this Californian along with rainbows, trees, skies, sunlight, moonlight, flying (in a plane too ;) dancing, animals and coffee.Find Katy:KatyDeBra.comshop.katydebra.com@artluminous on InstagramKaty DeBra on Facebook Katy DeBra Artist Intuituive on Facebook (biz page), Yelp & GoogleEtsy.com/shop/artluminous Find Sheryl Benjy on IG @sherylbenjy_art or www.sherylbenjy.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Day 5 out of 5 of your daily dose of inspiration! 555 is a magical number and that’s what came to me during a meditation. So I decided to apply it to my podcast and creat 5 episodes for 5 days with 5 quotes. Each quote is from my Creative Spirits group on Facebook. Please join, would love to see you there!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Day 4 out of 5 of your daily dose of inspiration! 555 is a magical number and that’s what came to me during a meditation. So I decided to apply it to my podcast and creat 5 episodes for 5 days with 5 quotes. Each quote is from my Creative Spirits group on Facebook. Please join, would love to see you there!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Day 3 out of 5 of your daily dose of inspiration! 555 is a magical number and that’s what came to me during a meditation. So I decided to apply it to my podcast and creat 5 episodes for 5 days with 5 quotes. Each quote is from my Creative Spirits group on Facebook. Please join, would love to see you there!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Day 2 out of 5 of your daily dose of inspiration! 555 is a magical number and that’s what came to me during a meditation. So I decided to apply it to my podcast and creat 5 episodes for 5 days with 5 quotes. Each quote is from my Creative Spirits group on Facebook. Please join, would love to see you there!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
555 is a magical number and that’s what came to me during a meditation. So I decided to apply it to my podcast and creat 5 episodes for 5 days with 5 quotes. Each quote is from my Creative Spirits group on Facebook. Please join, would love to see you there!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Marie Kondo is a organizing guru from Japan that has 6 tips for decluttering that will help you with your studio space and home. I have followed these tips myself and found them so useful. Start the new year clutter free so you can create better and create a better energetic space!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Did you ever wonder how people manifest their wishes and desires so effortlessly and easily? It is not by making New Year’s resolutions, that doesn’t always work. In this episode I will give you ideas and tips on what you can do to make 2024 even better and manifest what you want. For a free 15 mini creative coaching session, please go to https://www.sherylbenjy.com/contact/. Would love to hear from you!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
In this episode I talk about how it took courage to create my own podcast and how all the fear I had turned into being brave and facing those fears. Because of that I was able to get out of my own way and interview creatives I never thought I would. You too are capable of being courageous and following your creative dreams! To have a free 15 min coaching call with me please contact me at https://www.sherylbenjy.com/contact/.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
So many creatives struggle with their self worth and self esteem. Why is that? In this episode we dive deeper into this topic and I share tips on what I have done to over come those self limiting hurdles. You can set up a free 15 min creative coaching session with me if you would like to get more help and feedback at https://www.sherylbenjy.com/contact/.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
After almost two years of interviewing other creatives for my podcast, I learned a lot from my guests. I will share them with you today so you can gain some insight and wisdom. You can find more of me on my IG @sherylbenjy_art or at www.sherylbenjy.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
In this episode we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of AI (Artificial Intelligence) art and ways you can use it for yourself and your own work. Mary Ann Benoit, President of Northern Lights Home Staging and Design, has revolutionized the world of Interior Design, Virtual Design and Energy Art with her unique Aligned Design system which a foundation in her subliminal energy art. She's renowned for her unique transformative approach to Interior Design, both in Alaska and worldwide online.Her Interior Designs are not just about aesthetics; they create magic by intertwining art, science, and energy with a foundation built on energy. She sculpts spaces that resonate with and support their inhabitants to be aligned with who they truly are. Her ethos? "When your space is better, you are better. When you are better, the world is better. And the world needs you”. Her style? “Globally inspired, soulfully aligned.” Using the lively color spectrum of global styles, combined with her energy-infused AI and fractal art collages with subliminal energy messages, Mary Ann's designs are more than just visually appealing; they're a testament to one's spirit and uplift and support you to reach your highest potential.Drawing inspiration from her 30-year tenure as a wildlife biologist, nature's splendor is intricately woven into her designs. As Alaska's exclusive Certified Color Strategist, she elevates color choices to an art form using color science. Her energy art, rooted in sacred geometry,serves as a design foundation, resonating deeply with its beholders through subliminal supportive energy messages coming through layers of energy infused fractal art. Dive into her world with an Aligned Design consultation, which includes your personalized energy art portrait. And, for art aficionados, her creations are available on Pixels.com and other platforms. Follow on IG @northernlightsstagingalaska1 or go to www.northernlightsstaging.com. You can find Sheryl Benjy on IG @sherylbenjy_art or www.sherylbenjy.com.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Growing up, Elaine Chaya had only two choices; go to medical or law school. As a first-generation Iranian-American Jew, her parents expected her to put her desires aside to pursue a reliable, trusted profession and their version of the “American Dream." The pressure of her parents' expectations led to suffering in her mental health. She had no examples in media of people that looked like her to know she was capable of achieving her wildest dreams. That all changed when she made the scariest decision of her life to believe in herself and pursue her passion by accepting a full-time position at one of the biggest PR agencies, PMK*BNC. Elaine Chaya soon became one of the first social media influencers in 2012, before the word "influencer" was created, showing followers what it meant to defy societal expectations, chase your dreams, and unapologetically be yourself. Today, Elaine Chaya uses her platform to help her 82K followers tap into the unique special powers so they can defy all odds and make positive marks on the world simply by being themselves—especially in the Iranian Jewish community. Elaine Chaya is widely known for her bright colors, positive messaging, and her three major impact-driven viral campaigns: “Woke Up This Way Challenge”, “Class of Quarantine 2020” and “The 2020 Wall”. You can find her on IG: @elainechaya. You can also find me on IG @sherylbenjy_art and www.sherylbenjy.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
After reading the book Make Miracles in 40 days by Melody Beattie, I realized the importance of having gratitude for not only the things we do have but the things we don’t have. After I hurt my foot this past weekend, I also realized how grateful I am to have my body work and do all the things it needs to do to get through the day. This episode is dedicated to Thanksgiving and to you! I am so grateful for my listeners and followers. Without you, I wouldn’t keep doing what I do. To share my gratitude, I have a special rate (a discount of 20% off) for my Body Art for the Soul experience for the first 5 people that reach out to me. To book a Body Art for the Soul session please go to https://www.sherylbenjy.com/body-art-for-the-soul-2/. You can also get a gift certificate for $100 or more for a friend or for yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Have you ever read a comment that triggered you? How did you react? How did it make you feel? I share my experience dealing with the haters and negative comments and insights and wisdom from other social media influencers. Please comment and share this podcast with anyone it may inspire. You can see more of me and my work on www.sherylbenjy.com or IG: @sherylbenjy_art.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Roxanne Baird likes to refer to herself as a wanderer. She is lit up by roaming and experiencing the beauty of this earth and has always had an innate curiosity about exploring the energetics and workings of the inner world. For her, often these two types of journeys are the same. She’s been a teacher in different forms in the work world for over 25 years, and most recently as a writer, she uses her words to connect to the experience of being human.You can follow Roxanne’s current #50to50 project on FB or IGFB: Roxanne Baird (www.facebook.com/rocky.bee.1213)IG: @rocky8bee (www.instagram.com/rocky8bee)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
How do you express your feelings? Do you sing, dance, paint, write poetry? These are all ways to express our many emotions. We were born with an array of emotions for a reason and suppressing them will not do us any justice. I will share what I have done during a difficult time in my life dealing with the tragic loss of many innocent civilians in Israel. If you would like to donate to an organization to give aid, the link is below. Be the light today🌟 https://secure.afmda.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2000&2000.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&s_src=OperationSwordofIron&FURL=UR&s_subsrc=bloomberg&utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-mikebloomberg&utm_content=later-38395238&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
David Morin is a first generation Mexican-American born and raised in the Central Valley, California. After learning he was a poet in 2021, David realized his career in corporate sales would never be as fulfilling as being an artist, so after saving enough money, he left his job in 2022 to dive into his art.David is currently writing his first book of poetry and is the host of the Art 2 Heart podcast, where he hopes to inspire others to find their voice and be their own medicine. He is also in the process of becoming a Death Doula, where he aims to help people confront their inevitable death and help them transition out of this life with peace, grace, and intention. IG: @mor.intune--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Tips on how to spot scams and avoid them. I will also share the importance of having two-factor authentication for your Facebook and Instagram account. Please listen so you avoid any problems in the future. For more resources and to be a part of my Creative Spirits Insider group, please go to: https://mailchi.mp/6c6ed8252d3d/free-screen-saver . You can also join my Creative Spirits Facebook group and see more videos on my YouTube channel @SherylBenjy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
What makes a successful artist? You would be quite surprised. It’s not how talented you are or all the skills you may posses. That is only 10% of the equation. I will also share with you how to change your state when you go into self doubt. For more resources and to be a part of my Creative Spirits Insider group, please go to: https://mailchi.mp/6c6ed8252d3d/free-screen-saver . You can also join my Creative Spirits Facebook group and see more videos on my YouTube channel @SherylBenjy.
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What you say about your work is what others will say when you are not around.Just as your work is important, so is how you present it. You put everything into your work, so give it what it deserves;The story of this body of work, presented by you in an effective, compelling manner. After working with Mike myself, I learned so much about how to tell a more effective and compelling story about my artwork. This is one you don’t want to miss! IG: @mikeoconnorstorytelling. https://tr.ee/CYy8K2Dbyw--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
I’m so excited to share with you a PDF I created that shows you step by step on how to open up your creative channels. I use this guided meditation practice for my students and for myself. Link to sign up for it is below👇🏻. In this episode I also talk about how to be more consistent and committed with your creativity. https://mailchi.mp/6c6ed8252d3d/free-screen-saver
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Elisabeth is one of my collectors and a mother like myself. Elisabeth became a dear friend of mine after meeting her at a moms retreat. I was so moved by her and her story. Little did I know that I would one day be asked to create a painting in honor of her son Graham. I was touched and it was one of the most beautiful and emotional experiences I ever had. I am so grateful for Elisabeth, for having the courage to be on my podcast and share her story. Fentanyl poisoning is on the rise and there needs to be more awareness. Let’s prevent another tragedy and share her story. This podcast is dedicated to the memory of Graham.
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In this episode I share lessons and quotes from the book The War of Art. I talk about resistance, fear and procrastination. Let’s get through these limitations so you can be creative your were meant to be.
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In this episode we talk about colors and how they affect us, healing through colors, numerology and Reiki. Brian Kukan was a high school math teacher for 13 years before leaving the profession to pursue a more spiritually-focused lifestyle. Brian teaches Jikiden Reiki classes and provides Reiki sessions in his healing room in Los Angeles and distant treatments for others around the globe, and he gives online Numerology readings and teaches Numerology workshops. He is also a gigging bass player performing all around Southern California. http://www.lareikiguy.com/
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Time to let go of all those THINGS that are causing congestion and stagnation in your studio space. I realized a long time ago the importance of letting go of material things to clear the energy of my space and bring in new energy. Everything is so much lighter and just better. We can live happier, simpler, and more conscious lives as creatives just by being more minimalistic.
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In this episode Jennifer Verge talks about getting out of the box and out of your comfort zone and following your intuition. Jennifer Verge is a photographer and figuative artist living in Venice Beach. With a unique industrial style she transfers her images onto repurposed wood incorporating found object and mixed media. Her work is filled with positive messaging and light! You don’t want to miss this episode!
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In this episode I talk about the most recent commissioned piece I worked on and how I got through some of the challenges. I also give some tips on how to make it a better experience and less stressful. Find me on IG @sherylbenjy_art and www.sherylbenjy.com.
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How can you find your unique style in what you create? Joseph Mayernik will give you some pointers and talk about how he got into creating Comic Book art. At 6’4”, it’s little wonder Joseph likes thinking big. He’s an art director, illustrator, thespian, author, business owner, radio DJ, father & husband, and fine artist known as Hero Collage where he takes vintage comic books reinterpreting them into large-scale works of art. Yes, he cuts up vintage comic books into tiny pieces. Sacrilege? Travesty? Quite possibly, but each work of art allows the comics to reach their fullest potential. Each one takes what is meant to be viewed as linear, and explodes it on a flat surface to be enjoyed all at once. Each art consists of only certain comics within the book title, and no other random comic titles are included as filler. Joseph’s work was recently seen at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan during the 21st annual Japan International Art Exchange Exhibition in April of 2022. In addition, Joseph has been in exhibitions from Florida to Michigan and New York, to California, and has many works of art in private collections across the United States.IG: @herocollage. The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life (Learn In and Use It for Life) https://a.co/d/grofQNr. To contact Sheryl Benjy or purchase an artwork please go to www.sherylbenjy.com or IG: @sherylbenjy_art--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Ashley Graf is an Oil Painter and Muralist from Southern Utah. She has a love for creating and she has explored art her whole life. Ashley has a fascination with “Big Art”. Creating murals and large scale paintings have her heart. Her work is inspired by the feminine, bright colors, nature and of course- all things bohemian which is why you can find her on all social platforms by @bohemiandesertdweller. The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul https://a.co/d/fZXE8vr--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Bianca Turner talks about her book “The Business of Art” and how to make money with your art. Turner is a self-taught artist; she holds degrees in economics and biology. Her paintings hang in private and corporate international collections, and at Haegeumgang Museum in South Korea. Her work has been featured in various art publications. She received the Woman Art Award from MUSA International Art Space in 2018 and 2020. In June 2021, Turner was part of the curatorial team who organized the art exhibition of HRH Archduchess Gabriela von Habsburg, in Romania. Turner was also one of the main media sponsors, along with Forbes magazines, of this European cultural event.In January 2022, Turner became an IAVA-UNESCO artist. Turner is an Associated Professor at the University of West, Visual Arts Faculty in Timisoara, Romania. She is the author of "The Business of Art" - lectures and seminaries.Turner works from her home studio in Los Angeles. Her 2023 art projects include a solo exhibition at The Artists' Gallery in Los Angeles, a solo exhibition at Sasse Museum of Art, Pomona,California and the participation in various charity events.In January 2023, Turner was nominated as one of the "Top 30 Women Leaders To Look Out For” by The New York City Journal.http://www.biancaturner.art/ IG:@biancaturnerart. To contact Sheryl Benjy please go to www.sherylbenjy.com or follow on IG: @sherylbenjy_art--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Larisa Parashakti is originally from Europe, she had her spiritual awakening in 2012 after a car accident and since then had an interesting journey which led her to massive transformation, meeting and working with different masters in different parts of the world, where she learned about Energy Healing, Meditation and Ancient Egyptian Numerology. She received her training in Kundalini Yoga in LA in 2017 with Guru Jagat, Tej, Harijiwan and Gurujas and has been practicing and teaching since then. She will talk about how these healing modalities can help with your creativity. It’s a truly fascinating episode you don’t want to miss! Instagram: @larisa_parashakti. You can also follow me @sherylbenjy_art and contact me at www.sherylbenjy.com.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Elza Burkart is a contemporary artist and curator originally from Corsica, who currently splits her time between Los Angeles and New Orleans. She is a co-curator at Mortal Machine Gallery (New Orleans), where she focuses on showcasing emerging talent with strong narrative work. Burkart is committed to promoting fiercely independent artists, and helping them develop a strong career while maintaining their artistic integrity. http://www.elzaburkart.com/http://www.mortalmachinenola.com/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
What is serendipity? Have you ever wondered about the difference between a coincidence and serendipity? In this episode I talk about how a mural I created with another artist came into fruition and what happens when you plant the seed and allow the universe to take over. If you are in the Los Angeles area and works like to see my mural in person and support Woman Life Freedom please visit https://www.muralsforfreedom.org/gallery/mural-pages/7575-melrose-ave-los-angeles-ca-usa. You can also contact me at https://www.sherylbenjy.com/contact/ if you would like a free 15 minute introductory coaching session. You can also follow me on IG @sherylbenjy_art.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
Marlena is Los Angeles based artist Originally from El Paso, the West Texas boarder town. She received her BFA in photography from California College of the Arts in Oakland. In the midst of a successful commercial photography career she was faced with a life-changing cancer diagnosis which her to re-evaluate her life and refocus on creative energy towards the healing power of art.“I love witnessing the fleeting magical moments throughout the day when the golden light dances, when shadows play, when no one else is watching. The stories they reveal are the driving forces behind my work.” You can find Marlena on Instagram @marlenamiller. You can contact me at www.sherylbenjy.com or follow on IG @sherylbenjy_art.
Yrma Wilson became an energy healer after going through breast cancer. She uses Golden Light Energy Healing to produce incredible outcomes for her clients.After many years of study she went to work at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles as a medical interpreter, helping families understand the illness of their children and getting them through the stressful healing process. I continued to study and master numerous healing modalities such as Pranic Healing, Energy Alchemy Reiki, and Quantum Touch. In this episode Yrma gives tips on how to open up the creative chakras and help unblock whatever needs to be opened. You can find her at www.yrmawilson.com or on IG @yrmawilson. You can see more of Sheryl Benjy’s work at www.sherylbenjy.com and also contact her for creative coaching sessions. IG @sherylbenjy_art.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode Wellness and Burnout coach Asal Dean turns the table and interviews Sheryl Benjy. Asal asks Sheryl about her journey as an artist, why she started The Creative Spirits Podcast and other fun facts. This is an episode that will help you think about where you stop yourself from finishing what you start. You too can thrive in whatever it is you want in life. It just takes persistence, setting goals and never giving up no matter what! You can see more of Sheryl Benjy’s work at www.sherylbenjy.com and follow Sheryl on IG @sherylbenjy_art.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Join Happy and artist, Sheryl Benjy, as they speak about healing through art. They discuss the benefits of art therapy and gaining confidence through visual expression. Sheryl speaks about returning to her calling after taking a detour in her life to "do the things she is expected to do" by her parents, society, and culture. This episode is ideal for artists and non-artists alike and of great benefit to those that have a difficult time processing their emotions through words. Art is the great healer in the black and white world of today.You can also watch this episode on youtube.Click on Happy'shttps://linkr.ee/happyinsights for all things Happy Insights.Sheryl Benjy is an artist, art educator and creative coach based out of Beverly Hills, CA. Her series “Body Art for the Soul” expresses her desire to help women see themselves differently. Sheryl’s work draws inspiration from cultures such as Native American and Eastern traditions. Sheryl brings ritual and the tradition of the healing practice of body art to the modern world. Sheryl’s art has a very whimsical quality to it with hidden messages about the universe, unconditional love, positive symbols and affirmations. She believes we are all here to accomplish our soul’s destiny and that we must bring as much light into this world as possible with our gifts and talents. Her abstract fluid pieces represent the flow of life and the universe. She also incorporates salt and sometimes sugar to give her art a more textured look. The salt and sugar also symbolize the yin and yang in life. The sweet, happy moments and the sad tearful moments. Sheryl has been painting, exhibiting and selling her work privately from Beverly Hills since 2013. Recent exhibits include: The Chocolate and Art Show, Art Landing and Beyond the Lines Art Show and exhibitions in Rome and Frosinone, Italy. Sheryl has also been published in Voyage LA Magazine featuring her body paintings or Body Art for the Soul. Sheryl was also featured in Vanity Fair UK Magazine for her fluid abstract pieces. She has also written and illustrated a children’s book titled “Spirits Magical Journey”. “The Creative Spirits Podcast” was created and launched by her in 2022.https://www.sherylbenjy.comFollow Sheryl on Instagram:https://instagram.com/sherylbenjy_art
I have practiced the art of non attachment with my art work for several years now. It has been so liberating to do so. How can you do the same? I will share that with you in this episode! If you would like a creative coaching session with me please contact me at www.sherylbenjy.com or on IG @sherylbenjy_art. Love, light and magic always!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This is an interview you don't want to miss! In this episode we talk about inspiration and its ripple effects, facing and overcoming our fears as an artist, words of wisdom and golden nuggets of advice for all the artists out there. Her words have inspired me and have helped me on my journey as an artist and I hope it does the same for you! You can see more of Brooke’s work at www.brookeharker.com or on Instagram @brookeharker. To see more of my work or to contact me please go to www.sherylbenjy.com or on Instagram @sherylbenjy_art.
Do you have the self confidence you need to sell your work for what it’s truly worth? I know I have struggled for that for years. How can we build those confidence muscles and become better at stating our prices? If you would like a creative coaching session with me please contact me at https://www.sherylbenjy.com/contact/.
Iskar’s inspiration originally came from classic illustrations, vintage comics, and modern pop art. After completing a degree in graphic design, Iskar moved to London for three years where he received inspiration and mentorship. When he moved back to Mexico he founded his company, Artwall Deco, where businesses and institutions can commission murals. The genesis of Artwall Deco has provided Iskar opportunities to travel and put his work in other cities and countries. During his journey’s he began to dabble more and more with street art, which has transformed into a fluent language for the artist. Additionally, Iskar works in his studio creating expos for galleries, constantly looking for ways to unite the gallery world with the street art world. You can see more of his work on IG @iskar.art. You can also see my work at www.sherylbenjy.com or follow on IG @sherylbenjy_art.
I just saw the movie Miss Potter, the story of author and book illustrator Beatrix Potter of Peter Rabbit. I learned so much from her and how she never gave up on her vision. I will share my insights here with you and how to not get trapped in the negative self talk or what the nay sayers tell you. Born into an upper-middle-class household, Potter was educated by governesses and grew up isolated from other children. She had numerous pets and spent holidays in Scotland and the Lake District, developing a love of landscape, flora and fauna, all of which she closely observed and painted. Potter's study and watercolours of fungi led to her being widely respected in the field of mycology. In her thirties, Potter self-published the highly successful children's book The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Following this, Potter began writing and illustrating children's books full-time.Potter wrote over sixty books, with the best known being her twenty-three children's tales. With the proceeds from the books and a legacy from an aunt, in 1905 Potter bought Hill Top Farm in Near Sawrey, a village in the Lake District. Over the following decades, she purchased additional farms to preserve the unique hill country landscape. In 1913, at the age of 47, she married William Heelis, a respected local solicitor from Hawkshead. Potter was also a prize-winning breeder of Herdwick sheep and a prosperous farmer keenly interested in land preservation. She continued to write and illustrate, and to design spin-off merchandise based on her children's books for British publisher Warne until the duties of land management and her diminishing eyesight made it difficult to continue.Potter died of pneumonia and heart disease on 22 December 1943 at her home in Near Sawrey at the age of 77, leaving almost all her property to the National Trust. She is credited with preserving much of the land that now constitutes the Lake District National Park. Potter's books continue to sell throughout the world in many languages with her stories being retold in songs, films, ballet, and animations, and her life is depicted in two films and a television series.
You are told to “enjoy the process” but what happens and you don’t and you just want to tear up or destroy what you just created. I share what I do when I get into that space. I hope it helps you and you feel inspired after listening to this episode.
Joan Marie is an artist that inspires with her energy and artwork. She talks about her journey as an artist, how her professor told her she wasn’t cut out to be an artist, her failures and successes and how she found her power within. She went from creating unicorn and kitty art to magnificent Personal Power Portraits. Joan Marie is also a testament to never giving up no matter what! This is a magical episode you don’t want to miss. You can find more of Joan Marie's work at www.joanmarieart.com
Women Life Freedom. We have heard this chant throughout the world started by the death of a young Iranian woman by the name of Mahsa Amini. Countless lives have been lost during these protests happening in Iran. Sheri Chakamian has been capturing these souls that are forever gone through her amazing portrait work. We talk about the root of the Iran Revolution and how we as artists can bring more awareness through our creative work. You can find more of Sheri’s work at www.sheriartstudio.com or on IG @sherichakamianart or etsy.com/shop/sherisartstudio. You can see more of my work at www.sherylbenjy.com or on IG @sherylbenjy_art.
Every year I start a 100 day challenge or as I like to say, journey. In this episode I share the next journey I am embarking on called “The Light Through Art” experience. How can doing a project like this help you and your creativity? I will share my own journey and what benefits it has given me and my creativity.
Grace Chon is a commercial animal photographer, author, podcaster, creative coach, Akashic Record Reader and energy intuitive. She helps people reconnect with their innate creative energy so they can manifest all their creative desires with courage and use them as a vehicle to serve and create expansion in the world. Grace uses mindset work, subconscious reprogramming, and energy reading to help creatives, artists and entrepreneurs shift to higher levels of consciousness with new thoughts and beliefs.
Do New Years resolutions really work? They have not worked for me but I will share what has and how you can clear the energy of the past year to open up new pathways for 2023!
This is one of the top ten listened to episodes of my podcast with story teller and guide Mike O’Connor! It’s also one of my favorites. If you haven’t listened yet, please do! What you say about your work is what others will say when you are not around.Just as your work is important, so is how you present it. You put everything into your work, so give it what it deserves;The story of this body of work, presented by you in an effective, compelling manner.
In this episode I talk about the importance of keeping your word for yourself and for others especially when it comes to your creative work.
David Morin is a first generation Mexican-American born and raised in the Central Valley, California. After learning he was a poet in 2021, David realized his career in corporate sales would never be as fulfilling as being an artist, so after saving enough money, he left his job in 2022 to dive into his art.David is currently writing his first book of poetry and is the host of the Art 2 Heart podcast, where he hopes to inspire others to find their voice and be their own medicine. He is also in the process of becoming a Death Doula, where he aims to help people confront their inevitable death and help them transition out of this life with peace, grace, and intention. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We over complicate things when we want to try something new. The task at hand looks bigger than it is. But once you simplify, then you can get so much more done and succeed! Listen to learn more!
In this episode we talk about how meditation helped Clara create her ethereal pieces. Clara Berta is a contemporary abstract artist of Hungarian heritage, based in Downtown Los Angeles, USA. She is known for large-scale paintings that embody the vibrancy and tranquility of the natural world through her use of organic forms and harmonious colors. Her work is characterized by a sense of dynamism and fluidity that reflects the movement of the ocean, achieved by her technique of pouring and layering paint on the canvas. Berta's work also encompasses an expression of the human body's biological and psychological energy. She is fascinated by the potential of color and abstract compositions for triggering an emotional and physical experience in her viewers. Berta studied advanced composition and technique at the Santa Reparata School of Art in Florence, Italy, as well as printmaking in the US. Her paintings have been exhibited and collected worldwide, including in Europe, China, and Dubai, and have been featured in high-profile film and television productions. Visit claraberta.com to discover Berta’s available paintings. She also welcomes commissions for custom artworks. CLARA BERTA STUDIO is located in Hemet, CA. Berta welcomes visitors by appointment.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
With everything going on in Iran and the Ukraine, we forget how lucky we are that we live in a free country and we can create whatever we choose. Musicians, dancers, artists are being incarcerated in Iran for sharing their work and speaking up against the regime in Iran. In today’s episode I touch on all of this and how to be more aware of your gifts and not be afraid to share it with the world.
I’m obsessed with chefs and how they create such beautiful and delicious meals. Cooking is a form of art! This is an inspiring episode you don’t want to miss! Sonya Sanford is a writer and chef based out of Portland, OR. She specializes in Ukrainian and Soviet food, modern Jewish food, and seasonal cooking. Her culinary background includes cheffing, food styling, teaching, and food writing. You can find more about her and her work on her cooking food podcast Food Friends, on IG @sonyamichellesanford, and on her site www.sonyasanford.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode I talk about how it’s time to stop hiding and shine your light as bright as possible. Stop dimming your light for others! It’s time to share your creative work without fear!
Bring more magic into your life and art. This episode is short and sweet. It’s all about how I created my own magical world of art and how you can too.
Sonal Ramnath began her career as Human Resources professional and shifted her focus towards painting after over 7 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry. Sonal explores culture and mythology through expressive portraits of her family and friends. There is a beautiful spiritual quality to Sonal’s work and today we will talk about the masculine and feminine energy and how to follow your intuition when it comes to creating art.
Her repertoire has evolved overtime to focus upon the narrative of the subject. She has a thematic approach to building her body of work. While narrative becomes a primary focal point, she relies on color harmony, composition, expressive mark making and textures that celebrate her characters. The compositions attempt to depict the emotional structure of the subjects and her art expresses the causality of her interactions with them. She is born and brought up in India, and currently resides in Goa, India with her husband and her daughter.
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Have you ever felt resistance when it came down to creating or doing any work? I know I have. Here’s how I got through it and how you can too!
In this episode I interview Oncological Pharmacist and Burnout/Wellness Coach Asal Dean about her experience at a 10 day Vipassana silent retreat. How can going into silence help you as a creative? What are the benefits? We answer all these questions in this magical episode!
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Rachel Brask is a contemporary abstract/impressionist Rhode Island painter. Her current work explores the sensation of looking out through windows during torrential rains. Through these “Abstracted Rainy Moments” paintings, Brask seeks to show people a fresh, hopeful perspective on rainy days. We also talk about how Rachel got through the grief from the loss of her father and how art helped her get through it.
She has exhibited in solo exhibitions, invitational and juried shows around New England, and her paintings are in private collections in around USA, UK, and Italy. She has developed her work at artist residencies in Maine, North Carolina, and Cape Cod. Rachel earned a B.A. in art from Houghton College. Brask enjoys working on painting commissions, and sharing her love of art through teaching community classes, workshops, and private art lessons. Rachel Brask Studio, LLC is located in East Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
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In this episode I share how I became curious and got out of my comfort zone in the world of creativity. What would happen if you tried something different? A different medium or style? What new creative adventure do you envision for yourself? Let’s explore that together in this episode.
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Tom Mosser is a Pittsburgh-based artist and the creator of the iconic canine “Museum Series” series. Print sales of the ongoing series have raised over $45,000 for a variety of rescue groups around the world. Better still, the series of paintings was inspired by a his iconic and viral portrayal of his dog Lucas, in his 2013 painting “A Golden Retriever at the Museum”. It is often referred to as the “Mona Lisa of Dog Paintings.” Always looking for innovative themes, Tom creates logo paintings using his “Sports Ball Impressionism” and “Flow” techniques”. Work created with the techniques can be viewed at numerous sports arenas around the country and a multitude of private residences. Tom also creates work with such items as car tires, bicycle tires, yoga mats, sheet metal and sneaker bottoms. This is an episode you don’t want to miss, it will make you smile, laugh and feel inspired.
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed when starting something new? Where you don’t even start it because it looks too cumbersome. I have five tips on how you can start that new creative project that have worked for me.
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Catherine Kresge Kang can be seen both in front of the camera for her acting work (credited as Catherine Kresge) in film, television and commercials, and also behind the camera as a photographer. Over the past nearly two decades as a professional actor, she has appeared in nearly 100 commercials, guest-starred on shows like "That 70's Show", "SWAT", "and most recently "NCIS:Hawaii", and appeared in films like "Hello, My Name is Doris" with Sally Field.
A decade ago she received a camera as a gift and after taking the plunge and finally opening the box, she discovered a whole new world of creativity, freedom of expression, and the joy of being a beginner again. Her photography work through Catherine Kang Photography includes family, maternity, and newborn sessions, headshots, events, and small business branding. Her goals are to capture the precious stories and relationships unfolding in front of her lens, giving each person a chance to stand confidently as their authentic self, and to reflect back the unique beauty of each person she sees.
This episode focuses on our limiting beliefs and how they are keeping us from reaching our goals and dreams. I share how I overcame my own limiting beliefs and how you too can do the same.
In this episode I interview Charulatha Charulatha Sridhar and we talk about taking bold action and healing ourselves as parents so our children can follow their calling and bliss. Charulatha is based in Chennai, plays multiple roles from partner at a HR consulting firm, life coach, an artist and others. Charulatha is a graduate in mathematics, a double post-graduate in computer sciences, psychology, and a certified coach! She must and does find time to create images, sketches in pencils and charcoal, watercolors, and paintings in oils, of beings in language and beyond. She shares her journey of self-discovery in this episode and how knowing oneself is the biggest gift of all.
How do you express yourself? How do you express your sadness, frustrations, anger, happiness, joy, bliss, etc.? In this episode I talk about how we are meant to express ourselves through the creative process and how healing that can be. With everything going on in the world, what better way to do this than through art?
I share some insights from Elizabeth Gilbert’s book Big Magic and how she allowed her creativity to flow. I also share how I get myself out of the creativity rut so you don’t have to feel stuck anymore.
Mixed media visual artist, Creativity Coach and Animal Lightworker Miabella Wolfsong specializes in painting ethereal dreamscapes, channeled light language symbolism and animal allies. She hand mixes her own acrylic paint recipes and color ways and plays with touches of intentional light reflection and iridescence. She weaves prayers of peace, joy, hope and love into every piece.
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When you allow yourself to sit in the silence, you are then able to listen to the whispers of your soul. How can you do that? I will share what I have done to allow those whispers to come through so you too can find your try calling and be guided.
Rona Rodrig is a passionate holistic healer and meditation teacher. She blends her expertise in energy and sound healing, Reiki, intuitive reading, and meditation to create personalized healing sessions and group sound baths and meditation circles for adults and teens. Through her one-on-one and group sessions in Los Angeles and online she helps people find stillness, re-balance energetically, and heal on a physical, mental, psychological and vibrational level. In the process, many of her clients glean profound insights, release pain and dis-ease, and connect with their authentic selves, hearts, and inner wisdom. Rona’s intention is not only to hold healing space for people, but also to impart tools for them to gain awareness and confidence on their conscious healing journeys. She truly believes that the healer is within each of us. Rona has a Bachelor of Science degree from UC Berkeley. She holds certifications from the School of Intuitive Greater Healing; Auralux Reiki Center; Guided Light Healing Academy; Golden Reiki Center; and The DEN Meditation Teacher Training Program.
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In this episode I share my experience in letting go of any emotions and releasing tension through art. We can choose to enjoy the process of creating and let go of all the expectations we put on ourselves. This is a short but sweet episode to give you an inspirational boost for the day or week!
Samina Malik is much more than an accomplished name in the beauty world. After 20 years in the industry, she has a vision. As an artist who is widely known for her talent, creativity, genuine professionalism and immeasurable integrity, Samina is working on a new goal to develop Sceptrhood---a group where women support each other’s strengths. “My mission is to unite women and to celebrate how strong we really are!” she says. Even when women are struggling, they need a strong base to fall back on. And from there, they can rise together. This is the essence of Sceptrhood, and also makes a play on the name of Samina’s new and upcoming makeup brand, Sceptr Cosmetics. The brand aims to fundamentally promote the well-being of women and the power of sisterhood. Originally from London (UK) but now based in Singapore, her unique vision and persistence has seen her grow from an artist, to a beauty coach and now an inventor and entreprenuer. Alongside doing make-up for big clients, being a mother-of-four, running a successful business, and being a beauty coach, Samina launched Sceptr in March 2019, with its first run of lip colours that NEVER run even in Singapore heat. Anyone who has worked with Samina is immediately encapsulated by her charming persona. She has an incredible reputation for her art and all her clients become her lifelong customers. Without a doubt, she personifies everything modern which makes her one of the most sought after beauty experts and artists in town. She is career-driven and she wears all these insignias with ease.
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Shaena Rabbani is a stand up comedian and lover of life. In this episode we talk about getting out of our comfort zones and leaning into the fear. Shaena has been entertaining audiences across the country with her wonderful sense of humor; You can expect to hear her telling jokes about everyday dilemmas as well as her interesting cultural upbringing. Shaena is sure to leave you laughing.
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Painting primarily in her studio and also en plein air, Rachael creates original artwork for both private and public commissions. She also creates art for public art installations and is about to install 2 large computerized and motorized kinetic works of art for a new hospital in Nashville, TN. With her company, Artistic Adventures Abroad, McCampbell also leads creative workshops in the US and abroad.
Her in-depth knowledge of art materials, design and principles of art, provide each student with a strong background in foundational art school instruction. McCampbell believes that, “If you understand your medium, the basics of design theory and enjoy playing, then you will achieve your vision.”
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Marlaine Figueroa Gray, PhD, is a medical anthropologist with a passion for eliciting illness narratives and health care experiences from patients, family members, and medical professionals. She has researched how the intersection of creative practices and medical care provide insight into understanding the logic of biomedical care, what counts as evidence that a creative activity "works," and how arts activities can serve as a model of how to provide better, more patient- and family-centered care. She is particularly interested in how we attend to patient suffering, and in what types of care are possible when no medical treatments are available. Her previous work includes examining education policy in sub-Saharan Africa and developing curricula for health education, specifically HIV/AIDS education in Kenya and Mozambique.
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Kimberlee Peterson is an American photographer. The first 25 years of her journey were spent in front of the camera as an actor. But in 2010, health issues would change the trajectory of her life and open up the world of photography. A space she has spent the last three years creating art in while healing and growing. In 2020, Kimberlee’s limited series “brokeN,” was born. Using a therapeutic lens, she was able to capture the raw human emotion of her subjects suffering through quarantine, COVID-19, and social and political unrest. The series was published in the German online art magazine Tagree and OpenEye a French online art magazine. In 2022, OpenEye also featured Kimberlee’s latest limited series called “Duplicitous.” Which is a play on the masks people wear and the things often hidden behind them. As the owner of Lotta Photography, she stays busy behind the lens and, most recently, has made her directorial debut on a short film, that will be hitting the festival circuit.
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Grace Chon is a commercial animal photographer, author, podcaster, creative coach, Akashic Record Reader and energy intuitive. She helps people reconnect with their innate creative energy so they can manifest all their creative desires with courage and use them as a vehicle to serve and create expansion in the world. Grace uses mindset work, subconscious reprogramming, and energy reading to help creatives, artists and entrepreneurs shift to higher levels of consciousness with new thoughts and beliefs.
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In this episode I talk about how we were all born to create no matter how “bad” we think we are. Have you ever seen a child with a crayon or markers in their hands? You were once that child! With practice and time we get better.
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Ivy talks about her new children’s book out titled “A Friendship for Breakfast”, what inspired her to write it and how she got through it. She also shares her words of wisdom of just starting and daring to explore the world of creativity. Check her out at https://ivyoskarsson.podia.com/.
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In this episode I talk about failure and how it can lead us to success. We only look at the “overnight success” but not everything else that comes with it.
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Sakina Dohadwala is an Fine Artist living in Bombay, India. In this episode she talks about how doing a 30 day painting challenge inspired her watercolor cosmic series. Sakina also talks about how she creates what she does to inspire others to find higher consciousness and awareness. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Arts and Craft and only recognized her passion for Fine Art a few years after graduating college.
Sakina perceives art to be her gateway to a different world, one of quiet contemplation - a welcome respite from a busy, sometimes overwhelming city.
This conflicting set of habits has come together to form the identity and ongoing narrative of her art. Her flow comes from the juxtaposition of the world outside and the world within and that’s what she aims to explore through her art.
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How blogger and writer Seth Godin inspired me to show up everyday for my creative work no matter how I was feeling and how you can do that as well.
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Are you an over thinker? Does overthinking stop you from taking the next step? If so, this is the episode for you as I dive into what I did to stop the overthinking to be and do all the things I had to in order to have success I do today in all avenues of my life.
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After many years of my artwork being rejected, I have learned how to be more resilient and you can too! Don’t let fear get in the way of your growth. Rejection can only be a good thing and builds strength to never give up!
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In this episode Jennifer Verge talks about getting out of the box and out of your comfort zone and following your intuition. Jennifer Verge is a photographer and figuative artist living in Venice Beach. With a unique industrial style she transfers her images onto repurposed wood incorporating found object and mixed media. Her work is filled with positive messaging and light! You don’t want to miss this episode!
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In todays episode I talk about how our psychology on money affects how we value ourselves and our work. What money stories do you have? How can you break through them?
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Natalia Vityugova is an artist based in Dubai. She talks about how Dubai has inspired her work, how to be more present and how her artwork reflects that. Natalia also talks about not being afraid to express yourself and being your authentic self.
In this episode I talk about how I listened to everyone else on what I should do with my own life. I didn’t trust my inner knowing or my intuition for what was right for me. What is your dharma? What are you truly here to do?
What you say about your work is what others will say when you are not around. Just as your work is important, so is how you present it. You put everything into your work, so give it what it deserves; The story of this body of work, presented by you in an effective, compelling manner.
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In this episode I talk about inspiration and how you can bring more of it into your life. Whether it’s from listening to music or lighting a candle, inspiration is always there calling you. You just have to be open to receive it.
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Viddhi Saschit is a multi passionate creative entrepreneur, artist, creative coach and a surface pattern designer. She loves exploring and doing all that lights her up. She loves creating impact and helping creatives experience breakthrough through her offerings. Through all her services, one common message she shares is - YOU ARE THE MOST POWERFUL CREATOR and you already possess that power to create all that you desire from within.
She is obsessed with everything bright and pastel colors and Rainbows and loves reflecting her love of Colors through her art. It just brings her the MOST JOY.
In this episode I talk about letting go of perfection. How to create space for the imperfections in your work and be at peace with it.
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Dermatologist by day and artist by night, Vanessa Fenelon is a french artist who loves exploring various mediums but the two that really have her heart are cyanotypes and watercolors. Her inspiration comes from the wonders of nature; its strengths but also its weaknesses guide her compositions. Through her artwork, she has helped people reconnect to nature and remember their true essence.
Commissioned work can be tricky. How can you make it a much easier and enjoyable process? In this episode I share some tips to make it more fun and less complicated. And find out if it’s really meant for you.
Today my special guest is influencer Tali Khoshbin, she will share some social media tips and tricks and tips on how you can organize your studio space better. Tali is the co-founder of Aesthetics and Edits, an organizing company that focuses on using sustainable and practical methods to organize, edit, and beautify spaces. In addition to being a business owner, Tali also creates fashion, food, and organizing content on various social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok. Tali earned her bachelor’s degree in business management at California State University Northridge and enjoys spending her free time with friends and family.
In this episode I talk about how Saturday Night Live Art Shows started. I talk about the benefits and how it has helped me. I also talk about how you too can join if you are an artist. And if you are a collector or just an art lover, please watch and support! Healing the world through the power of art.
Today my guest is Karin Merx and in this podcast she talks about why she paints portraits of people from all different races and backgrounds. Karin also paints women of domestic abuse and shares her story about that. Karin Merx is a portrait artists living in London UK. She studied classical music at the Academy of Music in Amsterdam and received private lessons from a portrait artist in Amsterdam. Karin is mainly a portrait commission artist who helps women to reconnect with their true beauty by painting portraits as a story and/or creating an art book of their story.
In this episode I give you some tips on how to improve your imagination. Let’s daydream together today!
This episode is all about how Daniela healed and got through some very difficult times through art by sketching in her journal. She talks about painting the favelas in Brazil. Daniela also speaks of her journey and miraculous moments with her husband and his illness. She turned so many no’s into yes’s! Daniela Matchael is a contemporary artist who makes paintings and mixed media art. Her work can be found in public collections in Brazil and she’s shown her work in most continents. Her work has been honored with best of show in the museum of the Americas in Florida as well as several other public recognitions. She studied art at the Panamerican school of arts in São Paulo, Brazil. She was born in Brazil, where she lived until the age of 25, but now she lives and has a studio in Athens, Texas.
This short but sweet episode is all about investing in your creativity and not coming from fear. The more you put into your business or creative outlet, the more you get out it it.
Jahje Ives is an artist, story teller, mindful creator, fierce mama, nature lover and spiritual seeker.
Her first studio was her kitchen table where her mother (also an artist) let her play freely with paints, pencils and more. It was a magical time and it cultivated a lifelong love of creating. Jahje jokingly says she is an over-educated artist with a BFA and MFA, her favorite was earned in a painting in a studio in Rome.
Over the years she has worked in the arts for 20+ years as a gallery director, art consultant, teacher and as the founder of her company Baby Jives Co which creates whimsical products to inspire families. She is also the founder of Cultivating in Creativity, her art full membership for women to explore art making and mindfulness in an intentional way. Jahje's work has been carried in stores small and big including Nordstrom, Crate + Barrel and has been seen on the Today Show, HGTV, Martha Stewart, Vogue and more.
Let’s dig a bit deeper in this episode. Are you dimming your light for others? Are you afraid to shine? In this episode I talk about my journey and how I went from being extremely shy to now being an influencer and speaking my truth. It’s time to dig deep and find the gold within.
In this episode, artist Nanci Hersh talks about finding the silver lining in zoom room during quarantine and how she created her Zoom Room Art series. She also talks about stepping into a full time art career and how she was coached through that. With her cousin and author, Ellen McVicker, Nanci illustrated and co-created the children’s book Butterfly Kisses and Wishes on Wings: When someone you love has cancer... a hopeful, helpful book for kids. Nanci also talks about how she allows inspiration to come through her by being present and more observant. And how the act of creation is a transformative act. Be ready for goosebump moments in this episode and have a pen and paper ready to take some notes! You don’t want to miss this one!
In this episode I share how I became more confident as an artist. Here are a few tips that can help you boost your self confidence meter!
Jo Hana is an artist based in Quebec, Canada. She talks about her journey as an artist, how it has healed her and lessons she learned. Jo Hana’s work has a deeper meaning and universal message every artist/creative should hear. This in one deep episode!
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In this episode I give you a few tips on how to be more resourceful with your time. It’s how I have become the artist I am today.
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Asal Dean is a oncology pharmacist and gratitude coach. She has inspired hundreds of people with her Tedx talk on gratitude and how her patients have inspired her. In this episode Asal will share how you can bring gratitude into your life as an artist/creative. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
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In this episode I talk about how Marie Kondo inspired me to be more organized and I share her tips with you. Her book "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" has sold over 7 million copies and her consultations have a 6 month waiting list. Kondo shares how its important to hold an object and feel if it "sparks joy". I hope this episode inspires you to organize with more joy!
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Sieglinde Van Damme is an artist based in California, although she used to be an economist with European roots. As an award-winning artist, she participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions spanning the US, Europe, Russia, India, and Japan. Her work serves as an inspiring invitation to open your mind and engage in the joy of pondering new realities, for you. She co wrote the book Art Sparks In a Book and she teaches free webinars for the Professional Artist Institute. We also talk about courage, stepping out of the box and how everyone was born a creative spirit. http://www.sieglindevandamme.com
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This episode is all about how we can foster and nurture our children's creativity and let them live out of the "box". Being an art teacher for almost a decade has taught me a few things that I will share with you. We as adults can also be examples for our kids and join in on the fun. The practice of creating should be a magical experience so lets create that space for our children!
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Los Angeles-based painter, Michael Hayden, uses melted beeswax combined with pigments, oils and resins to create colorful and luminous paintings. Sometimes his use of found objects brings an unexpected sculptural quality to his work. His words of wisdom will inspire you to be your authentic self. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss!
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Ruby Vartan is an artist who allows viewers a peek into her inner world through painting. The merging of figuration and abstraction is where their gaze is then focused. She explores emotion and sensuality in all their physical and emotional glory. The hallmark of her work is its revelry in abstracting the female form. These are simultaneous self-portraits and cross-cultural signifiers of feminine essentialism. While wounds and trauma are represented in the abstract, her layered compositions render them as part of a greater journey toward healing and redemption. The ultimate aim of the work is to investigate the notion of a vital life force in a constant state of renewal. Her studio process is inclusive and experimental. She will tear the canvas one day, sew it the next, mix turmeric into pigment, whatever it takes to find that precise resonance of closeness and discretion that her work embodies. This physicality and rough handling contrasts the preciousness of the intimacies she reveals. She is not bound to one pictorial method; the fierce liquid power of her experience thrives in an endless refreshing of mediums. Telling her own story through her art, she viscerally draws viewers into a world filled with volatile honesty and fragile self-expression.
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Happy Ali is a spiritual life coach who was once a make-up artist and fine artist. He talks about how he went from being a make-up artist to a life coach. Happy also talks about writing his book "The Charisma Within" We also discuss how his near death experience put him on the spiritual journey he is on now. It's a fascinating podcast you don't want to miss!
I don't feel inspired, I haven't been inspired to do so. Are those things you tell yourself? What is the secret to inspiration? How can we bring more of it into our lives? In this episodes I share my insights and tips on what has helped me feel more inspired.
Mary Ann Benoit is an artist, Interior Designer, Edesigner and color consultant in Seward, Alaska. In this episode we talk about what fractal art is and how Mary Ann didn't limit herself by saying she couldn't draw and found different ways to create and express herself. She also creates beautiful fractal art with peoples portraits/images to help shine their light.
Joan Marie is an artist that inspires with her energy and artwork. She talks about her journey as an artist, how her professor told her she wasn’t cut out to be an artist, her failures and successes and how she found her power within. She went from creating unicorn and kitty art to magnificent Personal Power Portraits. Joan Marie is also a testament to never giving up no matter what! This is a magical episode you don’t want to miss✨
In this episode I talk about expressing your pain, sadness and struggles through art. I use Frida Kahlo as an example and how she inspired me. Her art reflects all the pain and sorrow she felt without any apologies. It has been a pretty tumultuous two years and we are holding so much inside of us that needs to be released. Why not release it through the healing power art!
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This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Beth talks about consistency and commitment even during the most difficult times (ie.bombings and war). She talks about helping men with head injury’s through the healing power of art. Her energy is soft, beautiful and filled with love. There is so much we can all learn from Beth.
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In this episode I share how I was inspired by listening to a Ted Talk an artist did about her 100 day painting challenge. I was also moved by the movie "Julie and Julia" with Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. It's an episode about commitment, not giving up and showing up each and every day for your creativity no matter what.
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Nichole McDaniel is an artist based in Orange County, California. She shares her story about how she was inspired to be an artist. Nichole also talks about a touching story of a portrait she created and how that had an impact on her as an artist, it truly gave me goosebumps just listening to her. Listen to her words of wisdom and take what feels right for you.
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Tammy Machmali shares her story starting out as an artist. How she learned to put aside her fears with showing her work and becoming the artist she is today. We talk about spirituality, numerology and how she got out of her comfort zone. Her words of wisdom will inspire you!
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In this episode we focus on love, kindness, caring and of course creativity. We also talk about ways to get out of fear. Christine talks about how she got inspired to create Twice the Kindness, an organization that helps cancer and hospital patients. You can donate at http://www.twicethekindness.com/giftsforcancerpatients/.
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Michelle is a fine artist based in Boston, MA. She created a series of work called Compassionate Connections. Michelle is also working on a new business to help healthcare workers through Expressive Art Experience for Allied Health and Beyond. She also shares her words of wisdom for all artists out there and how we can be more compassionate and caring and show it through our work.
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This is an interview you don't want to miss! In this episode we talk about inspiration and its ripple effects, facing and overcoming our fears as an artist, words of wisdom and golden nuggets of advice for all the artists out there. Her words have inspired me and have helped me on my journey as an artist and I hope it does the same for you!
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In this episode I dive deep into why I started body painting and Body Art for the Soul. How it represents being mindful and in the present moment. I also talk about the history of body painting and the spiritual and healing benefits.
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This podcast is all about how art heals and how it has healed me and helped me through depression. I also talk about different ways you can create and heal through the power of art.
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If you are an artist this will be very informative. We talk about what NFT's are, why artists should learn about leveraging the power of NFT's and so much more.
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I will share with you how I created my own inspiration/vision boards and how I manifested so many amazing experiences through this process. I want you to dream big, put it out there and let go and allow the universe to take over. Let's create an amazing 2022 together.
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In this episode I have my first guest speaker. She is my yoga instructor and dear friend Feri Ebrahimi. We talk about how we first met, how we combined both healing modalities of art and yoga and how yoga has inspired her to be the creative spirit she is today. This is an episode filled with love and inspiration. You can see more of Feri at www.yogabyferi.com or @yogabyferi on Instagram.
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This episode is about my obsession with the book Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and how it made a big difference in my life as a creative. I will share some great quotes and my own experiences related to the book.
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This episode is about how colors effect us and can have an effect on our mental state and emotions. Colors are vibrations and have certain frequencies and vibrations. Learn what each color represents and tips on using color therapy to improve your life. Enjoy my guided color meditation at the end of the podcast. Love and light always.
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What happens when we let fear get in our way and prevent our creativity from expanding? In this episode I share how fear has almost stopped me from becoming an artist and doing all the things I have always wanted to do. This episode is filled with inspiration and a different perspective on how to shift your mind and just do it and feel the fear anyway.
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