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Best Selling Author and Visionary LeaderWow! I loved this visit with Dr. Benjamin Hardy an organizational psychologist and bestselling author of Willpower Doesn’t Work and a new book titled Personality Isn't Permanent. Benjamin’s articles are amongst my favorites. If you follow this podcast and also our articles on iCreateDaily, you'll likely get the connection to our core message of creating the life you want to live and Personality Isn't Permanent. Ben's blog has been read by over 100 million people and featured on Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, Cheddar, Big Think, and many others. You can find those relevant links in the show notes at page end. More About Benjamin HardyBenjamin is a regular contributor to Inc. and Psychology Today, and for 3 years running, he was the #1 writer, in the world, on Medium.com. You will want to join his over 400k email subscribers because his articles are profoundly insightful. In fact, I see Benjamin as a modern day stoic philosopher and visionary leader. Benjamin lives in Orlando, Florida, with his family. And speaking of family, Benjamin and his wife Lauren adopted three children in February 2018 after years of fighting the foster system in order to be able to. Then one month later, guess what happened? Yep… Lauren became pregnant with twins, who were born in December of 2018. So within one year, they had 5 children! I’m delighted to get to speak to one of my online virtual heroes and mentors, and in particular to talk about his epic new book (as well as book launch tips for you authors and creators). https://www.amazon.com/Personality-Isnt-Permanent-Self-Limiting-Beliefs-ebook/dp/B07N5H5C4N/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=Personality+Isn%E2%80%99t+Permanent,+Break+Free+from+Self-Limiting+Beliefs+and+Rewrite+Your+Story&qid=1592229242&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=ea3ec25bf80e887881734590e7e91e15&language=en_US (Personality Isn’t Permanent, Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Story, by Benjamin Hardy, PhD) Once you set an identity of the future self you want to be, you set a goal to create that identity. ~https://benjaminhardy.com/ (Benjamin Hardy), organizational psychologist, https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?i=digital-text&rh=p_27:Benjamin+Hardy&s=relevancerank&text=Benjamin+Hardy&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=e69ba9b589c788f21bd866b60e625244&language=en_US (author, philosopher) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Benjamin-Hardy-future-self.jpg ()   https://www.icreatedaily.com/benjamin-hardy-quotes/ (Find more Benjamin Hardy Quotes on iCreateDaily.com.  )   Tune into this elevating "Personality Isn't Permanent" with Benjamin HardyYou'll learn about: How to create your future self Deliberate practice Set goals The few big things that took Benjamin from no email list to now, over 400k subscribers What is a Landing Page and why it makes a difference in growing your brand An alternative view to Benjamin's Personality Isn't Permanent book thesis offered by Ben himself What trauma does to growth and development of the personality The problem with personality tests The essentiality of creating your future self How your goals create your personality rather than vice versa Benjamin's success habits Ben's future self

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dvWIyLrljI Show Links & Notes:https://benjaminhardy88-gmail-com.ck.page/cfb71d6ac8 (Free chapter of Personality Isn't Permanent) https://benjaminhardy.com/ (Benjamin's Blog) https://www.icreatedaily.com/when-the-going-gets-tough/ (When the Going Get Tough) -we've featured Benjamin's TEDx in this article...

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Facing Our FearsOur Coffee Break Sessions are varied conversations we have about uplifting quotes, people who inspire us, ideas we’ve been pondering, books, movies and anything else we think would be cool to share. These “inbetweenisodes” are like having coffee with friends. In this episode we cover the topic of fear, a feeling every creator is intimately familiar with. We… address one of Devani’s fears cover the various ways fear will show up discuss why you need a like-minded peer group share actionable tips of how to combat fear

When you train your mind that fear can be a fuel to propel your vision, you take away its power to control your life. Your mind is a tool and like any tool, if you don’t practice using it properly it can be used against you. This is why mindset is so important when it comes to human achievement. To do great things, you must think great things. Today’s Quote:“Time to face your fears and your excuses and laugh them off their pedestal. The world needs your art.” ~ LeAura AldersonOther Quotes:“Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain.”~Mark Twain“Be the person in your peer group inspiring others to do more.” ~LeAura Alderson “We don’t need the people commiserating with us, we need the people who are going to push us to be uncomfortable.” ~LeAura Alderson “It’s on the other side of our comfort zone where we have our greatest growth.” ~Tony Robbins “All the energy you spend being afraid can be used an momentum to move you forward.” ~Devani Alderson “Is your fear really true? What would you be doing if that fear did not exsist?”~LeAura Alderson“If you’ve faced a fear before, you can face a fear again.”~Devani Alderson“To do great things, you must think great things.” ~Devani Aldersonhttp://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (Listen on iTunes) – http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Listen on Stitcher)   Resource Linkshttps://www.icreatedaily.com/creators/ (iCreate Daily for Creator’s FaceBook Group) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/episode-06-power-starting-something-stupid-richie-norton/ (Our episode with Richie Norton)

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Finding the good in the bad can be challenging, but possible, and the more we practice it, the easier it gets. This isn't about denying the bad or negative. Rather, it's about not focusing on that and instead, focusing on the attitudes and actions that empower us rather than paralyze us with fear. DiscoverCovid-19 Questions Worth Asking Yourself Fastest way to shift from fearful thoughts Two most important mindsets to employ for positive change Transforming Stinking Thinking

What we need to do is change the story of the frustration.https://youtu.be/cvRssduFnP4 RESOURCES: https://www.icreatedaily.com/dr-joe-dispenza-quotes/ (Dr. Joe Dispenza Quotes and Videos) Stinking Thinking

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https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/iCDP-Gloria-Karpinski-Holistic-Counselor.jpg ()Gloria Karpinski is a holistic counselor, spiritual director, teacher, healer, clairvoyant and https://youtu.be/7dCnLshJa84 (author). Her seminars as well as her individual Life Attunements integrate universal spiritual principles with everyday life for greater holistic balance. NOTE: If you prefer the video interview to see the lovely Gloria in person, scroll down for that option. In her earlier life, Gloria graduated from the University of North Carolina followed by working as a journalist, prior to her ordination with the interfaith church: International Church of Ageless Wisdom. Gloria has presented and conducted workshops and seminars internationally for such diverse groups as psychotherapists, actors and doctors, in venues ranging from large conferences to colleges, churches, hospitals and specialized groups. Gloria is also on the National Advisory Board of the Sophia Institute in Charleston, SC and maintains a counseling practice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A published author of two books, with a 3rd in the works. Gloria’s first two books have been used as texts for interfaith seminaries and study groups, including the Center for Sacred Studies in California, where Gloria is on the online teaching staff. Those fabulously titled books are: https://amzn.to/2vIqIGX (Where Two Worlds Touch: Spiritual Rites of Passage) and https://amzn.to/2u8iwPO (Barefoot on Holy Ground: Twelve Lessons in Spiritual Craftsmanship), Of particular interest to share because it might also help creators in our audience glean alternative opportunities for funding for their work, Gloria's accolades include: A grant from the Laurence D. Rockefeller Fund for the Advancement of the Human Spirit. A grant from The Blessing Project Foundation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to produce her book Where Two Worlds Touch in a CD Package. This package is now available in her online store at GloriaKarpinski.com, along with several Meditation CDs recorded by Gloria.

Quotes from this Conversation with Gloria KarpinskiThe great mandate is, 'Know thyself'."All my opportunities came as a result of saying yes to my heart and intuition." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"Sometimes things take a long time to get where they're going to." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"Once we say 'yes', we're setting up a magnet, and if we do things that are in integrity, then we draw to us what we need." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"We're always creating. So when people are creating out of fear, then that's in the atmosphere, so it becomes imperative to find spiritual practices that work for you... that can keep you balanced and feeling whole." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"We are all creators, and there's no way not to create. As soon as you get that, then the decision becomes, 'Do I want to be a conscious creator?' Because if I'm alive, I'm creating. If I'm thinking, or every action I do, I'm creating." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"There's a craftsmanship to bringing theory into practice." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"Everyone has intuitive abilities, it's just the degree to which they name it or maybe they don't name it but it is such." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"Light is the highest frequency we know anything about, so to transform negativity, I offer it up to an altar of light." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselorhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Transform-negativity-altar-of-light-Gloria-Karpinski-holistic-counselor.jpg () "What I would say to people most of all is to trust themselves... to find whatever thing helps them to know who they are, and then they declare their intention of starting to live that... to believe in that and to really believe in themselves." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselorTune into this elevating "Cosmic Conversation" with Gloria...

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Mandy Thompson is a multi-talented abstract artist and an eloquent creative writer, “canvassing the depths”. Mandy had left art behind for years, only to return to her core for healing and the creation of an artist’s life. I was birthed into an artist at the time of becoming a mother. ~ Mandy Thompson, visual artist, creator, entrepreneurMandy is not only an exceptionally talented visual artist with a way with words, she’s also a deep thinker with practical business savvy. I draw inspiration from the transcendence of the natural world. ~ Mandy Thompson, visual artist, creator, entrepreneurMandy's pieces… evoke an essence of freedom and are an invitation to engage in the natural beauty of life. When art speaks deeply, a connection takes place between the artist and the viewer, a conversation that stirs questions and whispers answers. https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Crativity-is-a-Lifestyle.jpg () Topics Covered Her art business (see her quote on that below as well) What’s compelling feeling is driving and motivating her art these days. The importance of outsourcing some of your creativity. How she’s doing the Art-O-Matic as a way to connect with people all over the world. Mandy’s definition of success, and excellent success advice to artists. One very different thing Mandy is doing that virtually no one else does to grow her following by serving and connecting with her audience.

“The business of the art gives as much as is given to it.” ~ Mandy Thompson, visual artist, creator, entrepreneur “Creativity is a more about a lifestyle.” ~ Mandy Thompson, visual artist, creator, entrepreneur “Among all of these complexities, there is often a quiet hidden Truth waiting to be found. We must only look, and listen.” ~ Mandy Thompson, visual artist, creator, entrepreneur We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast with Mandy as much as we enjoyed doing it! Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)Links From Interview:http://www.mandythompson.com/ (MandyThompson.com) http://www.mandythompson.com/mail-art/ (Mandy’s Mail Art) (YES! Snail mail art!) http://www.artomat.org/ (Art-oh-Mat) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal)

https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/life-quote-mandy-thompson.jpg () Mandy’s Painting Caption — “The More” Concept: For those moments when you feel the Presence of More. Those “thin places” that leave a hint of life beyond us. For hope and anticipation–for transcendence–for living lives that are bigger than we are. A podcast for creators serious about your art.https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)iCreateDaily!

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Learning and Creativity as a Freelance PhotographerWedding photography is a big deal, and when it comes to photography jobs, wedding photography can pay mid to upper range of available photography jobs. As with anything, the actual amount depends on the kind of wedding… and on the quality of the photographer. In our show research we discovered that mid range wedding photography costs between $2,000 – $4,000 per wedding and can break down to less than $40/hour income, all time and logistics considered. Another statistic reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is that the average wage for photographers was around $28,860. But weddings can be a very decent to lucrative photography niche, which an off season period for pursuing other work or interests. In this podcast interview you’ll meet the lovely and dynamic Alex Stead, who has her own very successful wedding photography business. Alex is a creative and inspiringly productive wedding photographer, and here are some of the things we discussed in this interview: What it takes to become a successful freelance photographer Who first inspired Alex to give the freelance life a go Alex’s deliberation over school versus self-employed The passion for learning that keep Alex excited Entrepreneurial, self-education versus traditional education Why Alex’s chose wedding photography The kinds of commercial photography Alex does Getting freelance jobs from publications like Reader’s Digest Being a freelance photographer in a beautiful tourist destination Alex’s favorite non-photographer class that helped her photography the most Alex’s productive daily habits that help her most How setting goals makes all the difference in Alex’s success and productivity. Advice for making a go at professional photography. The most productive sources of traffic for her business What venues for business leads did NOT work for Alex

And so much more! The above list is just from the 16 minutes of the podcast! https://youtu.be/pKvEIUn16C8 Links From Interview:http://alexsteadphotos.com/ (AlexSteadPhotos.com) https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Titans-Billionaires-World-Class-Performers/dp/1328683788/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1509383414&sr=8-1&keywords=Tools+of+Titans+by+Tim+Ferriss&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=66be02ad9030b018619e11d0c146d37f&language=en_US (Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss) https://www.diyphotography.net/sucks-mid-level-wedding-photographer/ (Article on Wedding Photography Salary) http://work.chron.com/much-money-professional-wedding-photographer-make-3280.html (Labor statistics article) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal )

OTHER: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=733599&u=506334&m=59453&urllink=www%2Ecreativelive%2Ecom%2Fclass%2Fmaster%2Dbusiness%2Dphotography%2Dsal%2Dcincotta%2Flessons%2Fthe%2Dengagement%2Dshoot%2Dshoot%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dmoney&afftrack=iCD%2DPod (Learn how to Master the Business of Photography)

Thanks for tuning in! Please leave your review on iTunes and also let us know what creators or topics you’d like us to interview in future podcasts and we’ll add it to the list. Thanks too to Alex Stead for sharing her story! Quotes we enjoyed from this interview:“Inspiration is for amateurs, professionals go to work.” ~https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=chuck+close&ref=nb_sb_noss&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-site-20&linkId=7e3dea7339faf9445c27f49e201b47bc&language=en_US (Chuck Close), painter of big portraits, born-7/5/1940 “There are some things you just have to do every day.” ~https://alexsteadphotos.com/ (Alex Stead), pro wedding photographer https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Inspiration-for-professional-photographers-creators.jpg () Full Interview Transcription [raw; unedited]:LeAura Alderson: Welcome to the iCreateDaily Podcast. A movement for...

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Definition of Implementor:One who: carries out; puts into action; takes action; performs; implements a plan; Implement: to complete, satisfy, or fulfill Kate Erickson, took the leap into entrepreneurial life in 2013, when she finally left her corporate job in an advertising marketing firm to join her significant other, John Lee Dumas, in his new podcasting endeavor. Today, Kate is the content creator and implementer extraordinaire at EOFire, the first ever daily podcast. EOFire is an entrepreneurial empire with books, courses, and loads of fantastic free content, and it’s safe to say that Kate is the linchpin there. We loved visiting with Kate, and trust you will too. Kate Erickson is all heart!In this episode you will learn about Kate’s: Creator’s origin story: what she was doing the catalyst to trade her full-time job to go for entrepreneurship and what she’s doing now Primary role at EOFire Learning while doing / iterations Daily tweaks to improve One daily thing that makes the biggest difference The backbone of the EOFire community Kate’s why… what stirs her soul How Kate and John met How Kate and John sorted out their roles Location independence What keeps Kate on track and producing daily, even while traveling and have her home go through a devastating hurricane Who Kate admires most and other sources of inspirations The “why” for Kate and EOFire Kate’s routine when traveling Kate’s advice for solopreneurs or if you’re just getting started

https://youtu.be/SekhVlMcUXk Links from Interview: https://www.eofire.com/audio-blog/ (Kate’s Take Podcast on EOFire) – [no affiliation] http://amzn.to/2yYd009 (The Freedom Journal) – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2yXjcp5 (The Mastery Journal) – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2gNOQxa (Crucial Conversations) – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2A1j1cI (Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less) – [our Amazon affiliate link] https://www.12minuteathlete.com/ (The 12 Minute Athlete) – [no affiliation] https://www.eofire.com/why-accountability-is-integral-to-accomplishing-your-goals/ (Kate’s Take Podcast on how to use the Freedom Journal) – [no affiliation] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019MHI7PQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=b48365f0aa8cf192aefda940690c6113 (Organifi Greens Powder great for travel) – [our Amazon affiliate link] https://www.mytrainerfitness.com/fitness-for-travelers/ (LeAura’s quick travel workout tips) – [one of our websites]

PLUS: https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal )– [our very own creation] https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-creators-challenge-mastermind/ (90 Day Creator’s Challenge & Mastermind) – [our very own program]

Full Interview Transcription:Devani Alderson: Welcome to the iCreateDaily podcast. I’m Devani Alderson, and this podcast is a movement for creators serious about creating their art. LeAura Alderson: I’m LeAura, and our guest today, the lovely Kate Erickson, took the leap into entrepreneurial life in 2013, when she finally left her corporate job in an advertising marketing firm to join her significant other in his new podcasting endeavor. Today, Kate is the content creator and implementer extraordinaire at EOFire, the first ever daily podcast. EOFire is an entrepreneurial empire with books, courses, and loads of fantastic free content, and it’s safe to say that Kate is the linchpin there. Welcome, Kate. Kate Erickson: Thank you so much, what an amazing introduction. I’m so honored to be here. I really appreciate you both inviting me. LeAura Alderson: It’s fantastic to have you. Considering you guys have just come through Hurricane Maria, and you’re also planning getting ready to embark on a 40 day voyage around the road, practically, right? I can’t even imagine what it’s like for you...

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Matthew Turner is a coffee-drinking Brit from the area of England famous for its tea. That sets the tone for Matthew’s renegade creator persona, and that’s just on the surface, like his handlebar mustache. Yep, that’s real! Everything about Matthew is of the creative rebel persuasion with a large potion of humor, but he also gets a lot done. Matthew Turner is the author of EIGHT published books—both, fiction and non-fiction—as of this podcast. He’s the founder of Turndog Publishing, where his bio says: “I’m a writer, storyteller, father, and guy striving towards my own definition of freedom and success.” Matthew TurnerWe can relate and chances are you can as well. Matthew also helps millennial entrepreneurs align their business and mindset, so they build a lasting legacy, a value we share. Matthew’s articles have been featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur, Product Hunt, Copy Blogger, and he’s been interviewed on EOFire and other prominent podcasts. Raising our coffee cup to Matthew Turner for taking the time to share his story, knowledge and experience with us. Cheers! https://youtu.be/xftKanNiaOQ Links From Interview:http://turndog.co/ (Turndog.co) https://www.amazon.com/Successful-Mistake-Greatest-Entrepreneurs-Transform-ebook/dp/B01GTSD8FU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1511279097&sr=1-1&keywords=the+successful+mistake&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=f3a5fd2cc9ddd38f32eba2978b53111e (The Successful Mistake, by Matthew Turner) https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Turner/e/B009HLP7PG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=ffbc4b28b133c2dd1e8148bff2486260&language=en_US (Matthew Turner Books) http://amzn.to/2zZFEOH (Daring Greatly by Brené Brown)

PLUS: https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal ) https://www.icreatedaily.com/good-habits-list/ (Good Habits List)

Full Podcast Transcription:LeAura Alderson: This is the iCreateDaily Podcast, a movement for creators serious about their art. I’m LeAura. Devani Alderson: And I’m Devani, and today we’re joined by Matthew Turner. Matthew is the founder Turndog Publishing, and he’s published seven books, six of them fiction, and one nonfiction. His bio says, “I’m a writer, storyteller, father, and guy striving towards my own definition of freedom and success,” which we love. He also helps millennial entrepreneurs align their business and mindset, so they build a lasting legacy, other things that we’re about, too, so this is perfect. Matthew’s articles have been featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur, Product Hunt, Copy Blogger, and he’s been interviewed on EOFire and other prominent podcasts, and last but not least, he enjoys a rich cup of black coffee. Cheers to that. Matthew Turner: The most important part of it. Devani Alderson: Yeah. LeAura Alderson: Yeah, I mean, you’re a Brit, so it’s coffee not tea, so that’s important to know. Matthew Turner: Yeah, I am one of the rarities over here, I don’t do tea. I’m from a part of the country, as well, which is quite famous for its tea. Devani Alderson: Oh, wow. Matthew Turner: Go figure. Devani Alderson: You’re a rebel. Matthew Turner: I am. Devani Alderson: This is where the entrepreneurial, rebellion started. LeAura Alderson: It started early, right? Matthew Turner: Started with my love for coffee, what can I say. LeAura Alderson: So, where are you? You said a part of the country known for its tea, so where are you? Matthew Turner: I’m in a little town called Halifax. We’re based in Yorkshire, which is the North of England, and one of the bigger brands, I won’t say, I couldn’t really tell you if it’s a good brand or not because I haven’t drunk a cup of tea since I was about seven, but Yorkshire tea is quite a famous one. From where I live, people enjoy a good cup of tea, but I’m one of the rarities. Although coffee is popular too, especially these days. Coffee is just expanding all the time, so I’m quite...

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If you haven’t yet heard of Richie Norton, you’ll want to tune into this episode for sure! And… if you’ve heard Richie before, you know you’ll want to tune in because Richie is rich in experience, knowledge, enthusiasm, positivity and bringing good things to life! Author, speaker, entrepreneur, blogger, happy guy, family man, inventor’s best friend… Richie Norton is a man to follow. He’s a positive influence to many entrepreneurs and product creators with e-commerce brands, but most importantly, Richie is an inspiring voice with a positive outlook on life and he exudes that everywhere he goes. Through his company, Prouduct, Richie helps businesses bring their product ideas to life through outsourcing to China; in fact, Richie is in China as we write this on another great trip for clients. Richie helped one of our online mentors, John Lee Dumas create his best selling books: The Freedom Journal and The Mastery Journals, both elegant hardcover books. Definitely, products to be proud of. Forbes Magazine said: “Thank you Richie Norton for inspiring us to authenticity and greatness.”We absolutely agree and you will as well as you dive into this fun and informative time with Richie.   Links:http://richienorton.com/ (RichieNorton.com) – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2zyOJQC (The Power of Starting Something Stupid, by Richie Norton) – [our Amazon affiliate link] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007F5LHN2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=67d1c6765dc3bda8a855e7f7c8eb211a (Resumés are Dead and What to Do About it, by Richie Norton) – [our Amazon affiliate link] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoszXIPENIeg8MdSvEII8Og (Ruckus List Vlog) – [no affiliation] https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Journal-Accomplish-Productivity-Management/dp/0996234004/ref=pd_bxgy_229_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8GP5W26EYTQ9MJXAHXDK (The Freedom Journal, by John Lee Dumas) – [our Amazon affiliate link] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0996234012/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=357fb87f49885f71cf0ad7c9144e6c7f (The Mastery Journal, by John Lee Dumas) – [our Amazon affiliate link]

PLUS: https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal )– [our very own creation] https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-creators-challenge-mastermind/ (90 Day Creator’s Challenge & Mastermind) – [our very own program]

https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/iCDP-Richie-Quote-1.jpg () Full Episode Transcription[00:00:01] Devani: Welcome everybody to another episode of the iCreateDaily Podcast I’m Devani. [00:00:06] LeAura: And I’m LeAura, and we’re here today with one of our favorite thought leaders that we’ve been following for a few years, Richie Norton. I first learned about him when my daughter Devani kept sharing about him and talking about this amazing guy that she was connected with online through one of the groups that she was involved in. And one of the things that we had in common is that he and his wife are homeschooling the kids. The other thing we have in common is living in Hawaii where I grew up. He’s also an entrepreneur and creator. So welcome Richie It’s awesome to have you. [00:00:44] Richie: You guys are the best and I love mother daughter. You guys are like the best family ever I want to be just like you. [00:00:55] LeAura: You’re off to a running start for sure and we’re trying to catch up with you as well. Yes so a little bit about Richie, go ahead Devani. [00:01:01] Devani: Yeah, Richie and I connected when I was working with Scott Oldford. He was in Scott’s Facebook group and I saw him as a member in there and sort of looked around in his profile and started talking to him and he was like doing all these cool things traveling with his family. He was constantly online. [00:01:23] Devani: He’s...

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Our goal is to make iCreateDaily a daily podcast. We've fallen short of that goal thus far, but the lesson is that all too often things take longer than anticipated. So... best to fall in love with the process as much or more than the destination, for that's where we'll spend most of our time after all. Not only did we fall short, but we even needed to take a break from publishing new episodes while evaluating our direction and foci before diving back in. Our new episodes should begin to air this spring. At that time, we'll expand our show types according to our goals of creating a podcast network all round the "iDaily" theme. Today's re-share is one of our earliest Coffee Break sessions which is an in-house conversation as opposed to an interview. We love coffee and discussing interesting and uplifting topics, something that occurs often around our home and work, so that seemed like an apt name for these “inbetweenisodes” as Tim Ferriss calls them. In this episode of iCreateDaily’s Coffee Break, Devani and LeAura discuss a quote by Jim Rohn: “If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse." ~Jim Rohn, Devani is on a roll in this conversation and came up with a few of her own great quotables: You fall in love with the process and that’s what makes you become good. ~Devani Alderson, iCreateDaily.com®We all want the recognition we all want the significance of being important. But you’ve got the significance of being important by doing the things that are important to you. ~Devani Alderson, iCreateDaily.com®Concepts Discussed: How to identify if the thing we’re doing is our soul work or just a romanticized notion of something. https://youtu.be/y4ZiymrSev4 Show Links:http://amzn.to/2yg8XLH (Jim Rohn Books & Audio programs) http://tandemstudios.co/ (Matt’s Website: Tandem Studios) https://andersoncreative.works/ (AndersonCreative.works) https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513644664&sr=8-1&keywords=The+War+of+Art&linkCode=ll1&tag=mytfitness-20&linkId=2790146a39c78d1b625cecf11954d633 (The War of Art by Steve Pressfield) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal) (or 30 Day free digital download) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal-free/ (90 Day Gratitude Journal) (or 30 Day free digital download) https://www.amazon.com/stores/node/19573339011/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=I%20CREATE%20DAILY%20ICREATEDAILY.COM&ref_=bl_dp_s_web_19573339011&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=d04b49f30e7ee552028c87e74e39c3ca&language=en_US (iArtDaily 30 Day Intuitive Art Journal) - Mixed Media

Full Episode Transcription:[00:00:01] Devani: Hello everybody! Welcome to the iCreateDaily podcast I’m Devani [00:00:06] LeAura: and I’m LeAura. And today we’re doing one of the iCreateDaily quote segments where Devani and I share a quote that has meaning empower us and share it with you and discuss it a little bit hopefully to inspire you to create something today. So our quote today is by one of out favorite, well-known motivational icons of all time, Jim Rhone. And the quote is: “If you really want to do something you’ll find a way. If you don’t you’ll find an excuse.” [00:00:39] Devani: So if you don’t know us or haven’t been tuning into podcasts I like fiction writing all of us in our family of entrepreneurs like to do some sort of writing of some kind. Some of it’s nonfiction some of it’s fiction and I enjoy fiction writing. [00:00:57] And the reason I got into enjoying story and sharing my own stories was when I was younger I loved reading and I think a lot of us who are writers get into it because we love reading. And if you’re not a writer or if you are a different kind of creator you probably got into it because you are inspired by somebody else who did it or you trying to find something to...

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History proves that art has the power to change civilizations. Transformative art purposefully cultivates the unique capacity of art to heal, awaken and transform. If you’re a creator, we know you believe in the transformative power of art. Our guest, Dana Lynne Andersen, shares her journey from artist to academician and back to artist. Dana’s magnificent paintings have been featured on the covers of books, magazines and calendars, newspapers, radio and television. She has taught and exhibited on three continents, and hosts an annual art academy in Assisi, Italy. In 1986 Dana founded her first “Transformative Arts Studio” in Berkeley, California – a nexus for the pioneering integration of Art and Spirituality. In 2002 she founded “Awakening Arts”, an international network of artists committed to the creation of art that is uplifting and transformative. In 2009 Dana began teaching in Italy and India, establishing The Academy of Art, Creativity & Consciousness and developing a certification program in the approach. The Academy has two centers; near Assisi, Italy and Portland, Oregon. Conversation Topics:Dana’s story Her incredible art The Awakening Arts Academy Classes for artists Transformative Art Certifications Creative habits The transformative power of art

The creative process is actually one of the most powerful things we can possibly do to help the world. ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen), artist, founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)When we are immersed in the creative flow we open our hearts and minds. It is intrinsically healing. When we tap the Source within we open a channel of inexhaustible inspiration. ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"The creation of beauty and the experience of beauty actually cracks us open to a bigger reality." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"When we create... when we're in a creative flow, we're actually tapping into the deepest source of power and presence, vitality and vision." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"After a very short time of creating, people just hook in and connect with the source of that power within and then they feel the connection to the source of all of life... the whole universe." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"If we want to save the world we have to have turned on people who are in direct relationship to their own source from within." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"God whose center is everywhere and circumference, nowhere." ~ancient quote - original author unknown"Creativity is this mighty force that shows up in everything you do." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"The arts are powerful because they activate and instigate creativity." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"Figuring out how to make a living as an artist and a creative person is an enormous creative enterprise. It requires all kinds of resourcefulness." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"I met this artist who said her secret to success was refusing to do anything else." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"Sometimes, [making a living as an artist] means that...

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Conceptual Prompts for Intuitive ArtIf you’re new to merging your art with intuition versus instructional prompts on what to draw, it can feel daunting at first. However, intuition and reflection are mind muscles that develop with use. Conceptual prompts open a two-way conversation between your soul and your art.You can find technical and specific instructional prompts in most prompt books and art instruction anywhere. Conceptual prompts invite you to fling open the door to musings and imaginings, and in so doing, leaves you more open to your intuitive wisdom. Are Your Struggling with Intuitive Art?It’s not uncommon for folks used to following specific instructions and object prompts to struggle at first. “Just tell me what to draw.” Yet artists with that mindset, are often those who benefit the most by pushing through to greater discoveries. If that’s you, stick with it and you will surprise yourself. Intuitive prompts free the mind to create from the inside out. ~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.comIntuitive art is geared to help mine the depths of your unconscious for gems to hold up to the light of your conscious mind. Your creations allow you to polish and facet these gems to reflect back the depth and color of your own thoughts and ponderings Conceptual prompts invite you to:Think more deeply Slow down and ponder Let consciousness flow Unearth and nurture deeper thoughts Look beyond the surface of everything Seek, discover and create more meaning

RESOURCES:  https://amzn.to/34JhUNY (iArtDaily 30 Day Intuitive Art Journals) https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-challenges/ (iCreateDaily 30 Day Creator Challenges) https://www.icreatedaily.com/what-is-intuitive-art/ (What is Intuitive Art?) https://www.icreatedaily.com/conceptual-prompts/ ( Conceptual Prompts for Inspiring Creativity)  

https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

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In this Coffee Break, we’re sharing the benefits of 30 Day Challenges. Whether you think of yourself as a creator or not… there is tremendous power in pursuing activities of interest, with a group of people also moving in a similar direction. NOTE: Since this recording we changed https://www.icreatedaily.com/30-day-creativity-challenge/ (the 30 Day Creativity Challenge to occur in February 2020). Who is a 30 Day Challenge For?Well… Challenges are good for everyone really! There is a whole range of challenges some of which we mention in this Coffee Break. The iCreateDaily 30 Day Challenges we host are best for people looking for an environment and community where they can thrive in their creativity and goal setting. Whether you’re stuck in a creative rut, unsure of what direction you want to go in or have a clear goal you want to accomplish,a 30-day challenge can help you establish a productive flow. Coffee Break Topics: The benefit of 30-day challenges Creative communities Accountability Goal challenges Art and creative challenges Our Jan 2020 challenges NOTE: Since this recording we changed https://www.icreatedaily.com/30-day-creativity-challenge/ (the 30 Day Creativity Challenge to occur in February 2020).

“It is in the journey that the way becomes more clear.”~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.comhttps://youtu.be/SXEuA6tBphU (VIEW - TUNE IN ON YOUTUBE) https://youtu.be/SXEuA6tBphU RESOURCES:https://www.icreatedaily.com/30-day-challenges/ (iCreateDaily January 2020 Challenges) https://www.icreatedaily.com/30-day-creativity-challenge/ (February 2020, 30 Day Creativity Challenge) https://inktober.com/ (Inktober Annual October Challenge) https://www.nanowrimo.org/ (NaNoWriMo National Novel Writer's Month) (Whoops, we said it wrong in the video)! https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/in-the-journey-quotes.jpg ()

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It’s never too late to do work you love. Joanna White is building a thriving art business, creating and teaching the art of painting on silk through her company, Fiber-Visions. “I was a late bloomer”, Joanna said. “I didn’t get into silk painting until in my 60’s.” Now 70, she is full on into growing her business with the enthusiasm and commitment of a young entrepreneur just getting started. https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/silk-art-painting-Joanna-white-fiber-vision.png () Silk art painting – image by Joanna White These are the stories that inspire us to do our art with a vision of the future. We’re in it for the long haul, and Joanna’s energetic enthusiasm will inspire you to persevere in your artistic aspirations. Joanna’s art is the unique process of painting dyes on silk with a brush. She’s been accepted into the area’s most prestigious art guild and on the weekend we’re publishing this Joanna is in the middle of a two-weekend stint of having booths at the largest artisan shows in the region. Enjoy learning about more about her process, fabric art journey and business building in this podcast with silk fabric artist and designer, Joanna White. https://youtu.be/VutOQE0Q8eA Resource Links from this EpisodeBOOKS https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-Morning-Pages-Journal/dp/0874778867/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1510195020&sr=8-1&keywords=julia+cameron+morning+pages&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=970652d2d2341c82f809298774e698e7 (Artist’s Way Morning Pages) by Julia Cameron https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond-ebook/dp/B00S52M350/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510195057&sr=1-1&keywords=Big+Magic&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=95e6e0b1ec691f352477eb287a233988 (Big Magic) – Elizabeth Gilbert https://www.amazon.com/Outrageous-Openness-Letting-Divine-Take-ebook/dp/B00J0YT4W2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510195088&sr=1-1&keywords=Outrageous+Openness&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=e682ae093cbe8b11ecef0db4c1bacd0a (Outrageous Openness) by Tosha Silver https://www.amazon.com/Silk-Painting-Artists-Resist-Techniques/dp/0823048284/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510195278&sr=1-1&keywords=Silk+Painting:++The+Artist%E2%80%99s+Guide+to+Gutta+and+Wax+Resist+Techniques&dpID=51RQUgxxRLL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=5076d135cdbd6e4ca38df57def4f5c96 (Silk Painting: The Artist’s Guide to Gutta and Wax Resist Techniques), by Susan Louise Moyer https://www.amazon.com/Silk-Painting-Fashion-Fine-Art/dp/0823048314/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510195327&sr=1-1&keywords=Silk+Painting+for+Fashion+and+Fine+Art&dpID=51WYH8843WL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=c7a03d83fb2713a9e884f96a07b34e2b (Silk Painting for Fashion and Fine Art), by Susan Louise Moyer https://www.fiber-visions.com/ (Fiber-Visions.com) – Joanna’s Website PLUS: https://www.amazon.com/iCreateDaily-Day-Goal-Journal-Accountability/dp/B07HS4Y1V6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=76HMA7P68L9F&keywords=icreatedaily+90+day+goals+journal&qid=1578438738&sprefix=icreatedail,aps,131&sr=8-3&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=e23087513731b8f98cbe9be0fb1b8838&language=en_US (90 Day Goals Journal ) https://www.amazon.com/iCreateDaily-Day-Goal-Journal-Accountability/dp/B07MJHW75W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=76HMA7P68L9F&keywords=icreatedaily+90+day+goals+journal&qid=1578438738&sprefix=icreatedail,aps,131&sr=8-3&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=a640e6e2519c9eac42de8c2f6d33b626&language=en_US (30 Day Intuitive Art Journals) Full [unedited] Transcription:(Please pardon the speech-to-text mistakes for now . We believe it’s...

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Is it possible to make a living as an artist? Not only is it possible to be an abundant artist, Cory Huff teaches people how. Cory knows it’s possible and he teaches artists how to double their money selling art online. As a business coach for artists, Cory has successfully taught dozens of artists how to increase their revenue within just 30 days as well as how to grow it over time. If you’re a creative of any kind you’ll enjoy and benefit from tuning into this interview with Cory. Topics Discussed:  Cory Huff’s story Helping friends sell art Is it possible to make a living as an artist? How to differentiate yourself Website and marketing tips How Cory wrote his book Tools for selling art

“Surround yourself with people who are similarly striving to achieve and meet with those people regularly. Hold each other accountable. Set specific goals.” ~ Cory Huff, The Abundant ArtistRESOURCES:Cory’s Linkshttps://theabundantartist.com/ (TheAbundantArtist.com) https://theabundantartist.com/htsyao301/?ref=25 (How to Sell Your Art Online Program) – “Double your money…” (Or get your first sale online) http://amzn.to/2yjuWp7 (How to Sell Your Art Online), book by Cory Huff

Books & Articleshttp://amzn.to/2ydbJoS (Mindset: The New Psychology of Success) by Carol Dweck https://www.icreatedaily.com/do-i-need-a-website/ (Do I Need a Website?)

Other Resourceshttps://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal ) https://www.amazon.com/iArtDaily-Day-Intuitive-Art-Journal/dp/B07MJHW75W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=iartdaily&qid=1575317862&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=1fe8f95bbf772c4b62e7e95d675f23f4&language=en_US (iArtDaily 30 Day Intuitive Art Journals)

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From 9-5 Graphic designer to Full-Time Fantasy ArtistEeva Nikunen is painting her own world into being. When she’s not creating amazing art on commission for clients, she’s steadily building her own fantastical cast of characters and the places where they live on canvas and in books, prints and more. Yes… she’s working harder than she ever did in her 9-5 job as a graphic designer. She was making a good steady paycheck; there was certainty and security… she was getting paid every day to create art. But. But it wasn’t her art. She was creating art for others and her own portfolio remained lean. Eeva took the plunge into art entrepreneurship three years ago, and has never had a day of regret. Has it been easy? No. Has she “made it” yet as a well known, highly successful artist? Not quite but she’s well on her way, and as Eeva said, her worst day as a freelance artist working for herself from home is better than her best day working for someone else. Now Eeva is free to paint the visions in her head into being. She’s already published one adult art coloring book and her newest book is a creativity journal, due out near the end of this year. Eeva still accepts and enjoys commission work. It’s a fun change from her usual day-to-day, plus it helps pay the bills. The rest of the time she’s busy painting and growing her gallery as well as her tribe of fans who love her art. Eeva’s art has a meticulous yet ethereal quality. Eeva was already an exceptional artist, but her daily dedication to creating has clearly exponentialized her skills, where it seems that each new painting (and she’s currently doing a new one DAILY for her new book), is even better than the previous. After the interview, a (non-technically oriented) member of our audience wanted to know how to digitize her paintings and here’s what Eeva shared. How to Digitize PaintingsWell the way I digitize my oil paintings is by taking a photo with my camera. I set it up so I can get the most clear and high resolution photo possible. Drawings you can scan with a scanner. The only thing you might need photoshop for is to correct the colors or change the size of the digital file. This, I believe, can be done with other programs as well, for example the free iPhoto app on a Mac. If you want to make prints, the file resolution has to be 300dpi or larger. If it just for the internet, then 72dpi is enough. Meanwhile, we found another cool resource that we’ll link below. Tune in and get inspired! SHOW LINKS http://eevanikunen.com/ (EevaNikunen.com) https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results-ebook/dp/B00C1BHQXK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1506009229&sr=8-1&keywords=The+One+Thing&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=651ec8fd88418348da46a2f90878e412 (The One Thing, by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan)   http://www.1fantasticweek.com/ (One Fantastic Week Podcast and Conference)  http://www.worldcon.org/ (WorldCon Conference)   https://2017.ropecon.fi/ (Ropecon Conference)   https://podcastwebsites.com/account/aff.php?aff=199 (PodcastWebsites.com – our podcast hosting platform) – Use discount code HOSTME for $10 off for life!] http://www.fineartgalleryoncanvas.com/ (FineArtGalleryOnCanvas.com) – for digitizing and even for selling your paintings

PLUS: https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal ) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-creators-challenge-mastermind/ (90 Day Creator’s Challenge & Mastermind) 

http://eevanikunen.com/ () Heart of the Night by Eeva Nikunen Fantasy Art

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We love featuring new female fantasy authors, and this first in a trilogy has been many years in the making! Our guest today is one half of a mother-daughter team collaborating to bring to life the stories they’ve shared over the years in a really cool creative partnership. We’re especially delighted to share this interview with a member of https://www.facebook.com/groups/iCreateDaily/ (the iCreateDaily community)!! Audrey joined the January, 2019 https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-challenges/ (Creator’s Challenge) to jumpstart her fiction writing and is now a published author!! WOOHOO!! Way to go staying on track with her goals! Audrey Jalving works part-time cleaning businesses after hours. She enjoys reading, cats and her horse, Magic and the occasional computer game. Audrey likes to cook, bake and try new recipes. She lives with her daughter, co-author Marion Storms. Marion Storms is a professional welder and aspiring professional actor and enjoys spending time with her many cats and an Arabian horse named Sunny. She also enjoys computer games and the outdoors and makes homemade mint tea from homegrown herbs. Audrey and Marion’s first book is titled: The Eleventh King: Volumes of Segra; The Crunin Trilogy, Book 1 Conversation Topics:Audrey Jalving’s story How Audrey got into writing Paused dreams How she returned to writing Co-authoring a book with her daughter Using the 90 Day Goals Journal for writing goals Publishing company Audrey used Audrey’s visions and aspirations

“Turning pro is a mindset.”~Steven Pressfield, authorhttps://youtu.be/jHvbswXHD_sRESOURCES:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1545675988/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=5c6f765025e0a82cefd1e30db18ffefe&language=en_US (The Eleventh King: Volumes of Segra; The Crunin Trilogy, Book 1) https://www.amazon.com/iCreateDaily-Day-Goal-Journal-Accountability/dp/B07HS3HQSL/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=90+Day+Goals+Journal+&+Planner=undefined&qid=1572312738&sr=8-7&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=f93cda659d1a389ac308f22ddff6898f&language=en_US (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)And here’s Audrey’s book along with titles by other authors from within https://www.facebook.com/groups/iCreateDaily/ (the iCreateDaily community!)

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We need to begin with the usual disclaimers. iHealDaily, sponsored by the iCreateDaily Podcast, is a show for conversations on health and healing. This show on natural health cannot be construed as medical advice of any kind. A Journey to Freedom and IllnessToday’s guest grew up behind the Iron Curtain in Czechoslovakia before immigrating to Canada at age 25. All was well until one life change caused his health to plummet. That major life event was the catalyst that led Martin Pytela into eventually healing himself and instilled a passion for natural health and wellness. And then to HealthSince then Martin founded the online natural health company, Life-Enthusiast in 2001, and is also a certified Metabolic Typing advisor, which is a method that helps determine which foods and supplements will be most appropriate for your body. Martin and the team behind Life-Enthusiast make it their business to help people reverse chronic degenerative conditions, the source of aging and pain that plague so many of us. We’re really looking forward to sharing more of Martin’s healing and creative entrepreneurial journey in hopes that it might interest and serve you. Topics CoveredThe substance that made Martin so ill His journey of healing Biological indicators in blood typing Metabolic typing for Challenges of selling on Amazon Supplements for: detox of metals detox from glyphosate Martin’s most productive social platform The employee and staff structure (and struggles) Recommendations for growing organic traffic Great keywording tool that’s free

I realized that no one other than me was going to solve my health problems.~Martin Pytela, Life-Enthusiast.comWhen it comes to your health, there’s always the study of one.~Martin Pytela, Life-Enthusiast.comYou cannot get to a happy place by doing the wrong things.~Martin Pytela, Life-Enthusiast.comMoney is like the oxygen of the economy, so whatever you spend money on is what grows. So if you want a decent service to be available, then you need to spend the money on decent service.~Martin Pytela, Life-Enthusiast.comhttps://youtu.be/4wIHVUHVqykRESOURCES https://www.life-enthusiast.com/?ref=41https://www.life- (Life-Enthusiast.com) http://enthusiast.com/products/minerals/zeolite/?ref=41https://www.life- (Zeolite for detoxification – Binds mercury, lead and cadmium) http://enthusiast.com/products/minerals/humic-fulvic/?ref=41https://www.life- (Humic Acid for detoxification – moderates the effects of glyphosate in the gut) http://enthusiast.com/shop/metabolic-typing-advanced-test/?ref=41 (Metabolic Typing) https://neilpatel.com/ubersuggest/ (UberSuggest free keyword tool)

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If your goal is to eventually make a living from your creative endeavor or to sell work you’ve made, then this brand-building episode is for you! Many creators in our community including Audrey Jalving, Shannon Billings, Kathy Raabe, Cindi Trippe Wentworth, Colleen Nicoles, exploring audience building options. In this Coffee Break, we’re sharing our thoughts on why it’s so crucial for creators to share their work and build an audience. Even if you’re unsure if you want to establish a brand, building an audience around your work can help you test the waters. Conversation Topics:  The importance of promoting your own content Gaining confidence to share your work Sharing your creativity authentically Restaurant analogy for creators Navigating how to “sell” as an artist Marketers, charlatans, and corporations Fear of perfectionism Hiring agencies to market for you

“Branding is about connecting and serving, and it’s about purpose.”~LeAura Alderson, Cofounder-iCreateDaily.comRESOURCEShttps://www.icreatedaily.com/do-i-need-a-website/ (Do I Need a Website or Can I Use Social Media?) https://www.icreatedaily.com/best-social-media-platforms/ (Best Social Media Platforms for Creators) https://www.icreatedaily.com/brand-building/ (Brand Building is Creative) https://www.icreatedaily.com/content-creation/ (Content Creation and Distribution Strategy) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/selling-art-on-facebook/ (Selling Art on Facebook with Patrick Ennis) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/emotional-art/ (Emotional Art and Healing with Mandy Thompson) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/inking-artwork/ (Inking Artwork and Creating Coloring Pages with Eeva Nikunen) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/selling-art-online/ (Selling Art Online with Nathan Hughes)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/iCD-Quotes-Do-More-2.jpg ()   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

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We are so excited to share today’s guest with you, because she speaks to the heart of creators.  Heidi Rose Robbins is an esoteric astrologer, poet, podcaster and leader of Radiant Life Retreats.  As a poet, Heidi has shared her original work at two TEDx events in Los Angeles. She has two published poetry books: This Beckoning Ceaseless Beauty (2013)  Wild Compassion (2018)

The Radiance Project, her podcast, combines her love of astrology, poetry and good company. In her astrological practice, Heidi has supported many men and women through major life transitions, spiritual crises and growth opportunities.  Heidi’s Radiant Life Retreats have helped many women live fuller, more expressive and courageously loving lives. Heidi lives in Southern California with her husband and two children. Conversation Points:Heidi’s story and creative start Spoken word poetry and performance Spiritual journey Mainstream astrology vs Esoteric astrology Your past, present, and future in astrology Blending business, spirituality, and creativity Heidi’s astrology Performing your poetry Heidi’s personal creative retreats Creative women’s retreats Advice for creators Heidi’s future visions

“I always write my way into a more creative place. My poetry often starts in the dark and then ends in the light.”~Heidi Rose Robbins, poet, author, astrologer“If we bring our consciousness and we’re bringing our willingness, it’s just opportunity everywhere we look.”~Heidi Rose Robbins, poet, author, astrologerRESOURCES: https://www.heidirose.com/ (Heidi Rose Robbins website) https://www.heidirose.com/retreat (Heidi’s October 2019 Retreat) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slSxjuKmvHQ (Heidi’s Revolutionary in Disguise poetry TEDTalk) https://www.amazon.com/Beckoning-Ceaseless-Beauty-Heidi-Robbins/dp/099107890X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=17ada5c1d97c082a481e4d458958995f&language=en_US (This Beckoning Ceaseless Beauty) https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Compassion-Heidi-Rose-Robbins-ebook/dp/B07KCZ75S9/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=wild+compassion&qid=1569935981&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=c9501e39bee3ea3c0f4e0c3aae62d3ed&language=en_US (Wild Compassion)

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The creative journey is wonderful, it’s messy, it’s life! We live in a world where the amount of opportunities available can both be a blessing and a curse. The opportunity is a blessing because there are fewer gate-keepers of industry and creativity. Yet, it can leave many creators feeling stuck. Have you ever felt like new opportunities distract from your current goals? Or you want to say YES to something new but are uncertain it’s the right call? What you’re currently working towards doesn’t seem to be working? Or that you’re just not clear on what’s next in your life but you know there’s more for you? That’s normal. That’s part of the creative journey. More importantly, making decisions at these crossroads and points in life is part of the human journey. We’ll cover this topic deeper in today’s audio-only Coffee Break. Creative Journey – Conversation Topics:A podcast we were inspired by The creative life Navigating opportunities Acting on opportunities Tracking your goals Words of encouragement

RESOURCEShttps://www.capitalism.com/podcast/getting-your-first-sales-how-to-launch-a-lifestyle-brand-ft-mlb-pitcher-nick-hagadone-freedomfastlane/ (Getting Your First Sale – How to Launch a Lifestyle Brand) https://www.icreatedaily.com/goal-planning/ (7 Step Decision-Making Process ) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal and Planner) I CREATE DAILYI create to fill my being with the wonder of beauty… …and the beauty of wonder.I create to fill my senses with the beauty of creation… …and the creation of beauty.I create to fill my heart with the ecstasy of love… …and the love of ecstasy.I create to fill my mind with the light of my soul… …and the soul of light.I create to fill my soul with the essence of my creator… …and the creation of all that is good.~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily  https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/icreatedaily-affirmation.jpg ()   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

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Have you considered the many ways your art could be repurposed? There are many options for multi-purposing your art, including: Digital prints Your art on merchandise Creating a coloring book And many more options!

Eeva Nikunen, a fantasy artist from Finland. Eeva creates incredible acrylic and oil paintings, and she’s published a journal, as well as a coloring book from her art, with another one in process. She also creates coloring pages for her Patreon members who pay a recurring monthly fee for exclusive art. For the past ~5 years Eeva has been building her brand daily while also expanding the ways she sells her art. In this class, Eeva shares her inking artwork techniques, marketing advice, social media tips, and selling artwork! Conversation Topics:Tools for inking art Digital art tools Marketing advice Tips on where to sell art What you can create with your art Instagram tips for artists Encouragement for artists on the journey!

“You have to be your first customer. Think: ‘Would I want that work hanging on my wall?’ Be your own #1 fan first.”~Eeva Nikunen, fantasy, fairy, gothic artist & illustratorResources:https://eevanikunen.com/ (Eeva Nikunen’s Website) https://www.instagram.com/eevanikunen/ (Eeva’s Instagram account) (go follow for incredable art!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9e-B56gbNs&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1Rf-RcNbNFfjBtPzADtkwJ7YCM92dWivhS_eyPxMqtp2HyePcBq0-5Bkc (Eeva’s Timelapse Inking Artwork Video) https://www.amazon.com/Canson-Illustration-Preprinted-Non-Reproducible-Sheets/dp/B00FYY6MHC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1I7VT9567F1RC&keywords=canson+illustration+paper&qid=1569279427&sprefix=Canson+ill,aps,138&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=14d8220657e44ca2ee76d2c94be0e8e6 (Canson Comic Manga Illustration Paper Pad) https://www.amazon.com/Sakura-Micron-Archival-pigment-drawing/dp/B01N0UC0VM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=ink+pens+micron&qid=1569279536&sr=8-15&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=53ddec536cae1415448361e71b46a2e2 (Sakura Pigma Micron Ink Pens) https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Office-Products-LiDE120-Scanner/dp/B00LN0NUOO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Canon+Image+Scanner&qid=1569291175&sr=8-14&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=0ef06a18c55919a2b1887b205f562852 (Canon Office Products LiDE120 Color Image Scanner) https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B06XNTPN8C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=canon+dslr&qid=1569291331&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=eec7aa81f0409ac08adb3279b92c5ff8 (Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Eeva-Nikunen-quotes.jpg ()   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

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Athena Demetrios is a spiritual intuitive, a medium and channel, author and teacher, with a story of life-transforming emotional healing through spirit. After growing up in abject poverty in a dysfunctional alcoholic environment and being terrorized by a boarder who lived in the root cellar, Athena Demetrios repressed her traumatic memories, which thrust her into years of a downward spiral into melancholy and despair. Until spirit intervened. As an adult, Athena had a powerful spiritual experience that opened doors into other dimensions. This began an odyssey in which truth became stranger than fiction―a journey through hypnotic regression that led her to transcendence and healing. Athena maintained a successful career in the film industry as a make-up artist while exploring the world of the unseen in her journey to make sense of her experiences. Athena’s sensitivity as a psychic began to accelerate when a powerful spiritual experience opened doors into other dimensions. “The more we love, the more we evolve. The more we evolve, the more the love.” ~Athena Demetrios, intuitive, medium, channel, author, teacherRESOURCES:https://www.iamwithin.com/ (Athena Memetrios’s website) https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Between-Worlds-Spiritual-Odyssey/dp/1631525751/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1VECXJQFUK06X&keywords=athena+demetrios&qid=1568827029&sprefix=Athena+Dem,aps,142&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=35047d48eefc40cd2bd8a4a1479ea88c&language=en_US (Walking Between Worlds: A Personal Odyssey) https://www.amazon.com/Unveiled-Mysteries-Secrets-Germain-Forgotten/dp/1605065064/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=The+Original+Unveiled+Mysteries&qid=1568825458&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=9dc1b6b9a40b2916d286a387a82c41d2&language=en_US (Unveiled Mysteries: Secrets of The Comte de Saint Germain) https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Presence-Two-Soft-cover/dp/1878891073/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=The+Magic+Presence&qid=1568825565&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=d035fcccd87348a39e4da60dd23e599f&language=en_US (The Magic Presence) https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Discourses-3/dp/1878891138/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=The+I+Am+Discourses&qid=1568825738&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=757d81e6e3c9236a3821983da75137c7&language=en_US (The I Am Discourses) https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Aging-Nature-Change-Facing/dp/B000054989/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Conscious+Aging&qid=1568825868&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=4050356ca4bc1ee378c24ee92280eee2&language=en_US (Conscious Aging: On the Nature of Change and Facing Death) https://www.amazon.com/iCreateDaily-Day-Goal-Journal-Accountability/dp/B07HS3HQSL/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=90+day+goals+journal&qid=1568825938&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=2651b208a228e580cf0a4c1d8e3d8562&language=en_US (90 Day Goals Journal)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Love-more-quote-Athena-Demetrios.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

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Creative PodcastsWe want to host creative podcasts with meaningful conversations featuring artists, writers, entrepreneurs, crafters, photographers, and musicians. But, we also are interested in conversations around health and healing, fitness, meditation spiritual conversations and many other topics. Yet having it all under the iCreateDaily Podcast is too broad.  If you’re a multifaceted creator who enjoys numerous areas of creativity, growing your brand can be challenging. After all, the concept of building a brand is about name recognition and knowing what you stand for.  However, there are workarounds so that you can do it all, or at least more! Conversation Topics:  Why we’re started a podcast network iCreateDaily vision The first few i____Daily names Benefits of having multiple podcasts The creative life Opportunities for collaboration The Creator’s Corridor Podcasting and website industry

RESOURCES:https://www.icreatedaily.com/creators-corridor/ (Creator’s Corridor) https://www.mytrainerfitness.com/store/ (My Trainer Fitness) https://www.gardensall.com/ (GardensAll) https://podcastwebsites.com/account/aff.php?aff=199 (Podcast Websites (our awesome Podcast Host for serious podcasters)) https://affiliate.captivate.fm/p/programs/captivate-fm-affiliate-program/assets/ (Captivate – Best hosting platform for new podcasts/podcasters, just getting started and/or testing the water to see how you like it).  Also, host of the iCreateDaily podcast network platform https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal – To help you stay on track to your goals!)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/4-Pillars-of-iCreateDaily.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

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Many people say Facebook is dead, dying, or increasingly irrelevant. However, it’s still home to over 1 Billion active users and counting. So don’t fret! There are still opportunities for selling art on Facebook! Today’s guest received formal training from the late poet laureate of Ottawa, Patrick White.  Visual artist, Patrick Ennis has been painting for 14 years, accruing an estimated 3000 paintings across a wide variety of work.   Patrick’s work has shipped globally and exhibited at dozens of shows across Canada, including a TV show titled Painting with Pat and numerous popular music festivals. Internationally known and published in a variety of magazines, Patrick Ennis often works in partnership with other groups including Acidmath apparel clothing line.   In addition, Patrick accepts commissions ranging from landscapes, portraits, surrealism, and impressionism. Patrick is also a well-known artist on the electronic music scene as well as having underground roots in punk rock doing portraits for world-famous brands.  Conversation Topics: Patrick’s story on how he started with art Mentorship with his art teacher Art education and experience How Patrick sold his first painting Travel and developing art skills Patricks daily creating habit Creating versus marketing and selling Selling at art shows Music festivals for selling art Using social media to sell art Pursuing your art while working a job Patrick’s vision for his art

“To succeed as an artist you have to embrace being an introvert and extrovert… making your art and getting it out there.” ~Patrick Ennis, visual artistRESOURCES:  https://www.patrickennisart.com/ (Patrick Ennis’s Website) https://acidmath.com/ (Acidmath: Art Merchandise) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal ) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Patrick-Ennis-sell-art-o-nfacebook.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

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Talk about left brain, right brain! Paivi Eerola is one of those people who can do both. From a practical career in IT, Paivi finally left that safety net to become a full time artist, and there’s been no looking back. Tune into this interview to learn more about Paivi and… how she left the IT world to return to her childhood love of doing art how she uses her left/right brain background to help teach students to become better artists the many online art courses she now teaches to students around the world how she started with blogging and knitting in 2007 the biggest thing she did to grow her online business (besides starting in 2007) listened to her audience to help determine her business directions the realization that led her doing more live and interactive courses her specialty that helps others develop their artistic nature where she gets a lot of her art inspiration what she calls her kind of art a difference in American and Finnish art and why Paivi has more American students how to create more intuitively what helps creativity and what can hinder it her art business and so much more!!

“When you create intuitively, it’s more about seeing what appears on the paper than trying to compare the image in your mind with the image that you’re producing.”~Paivi Eerola, abstract intuitive artistWe hope you enjoy this interview with Paivi as much as we did. She’s a wealth of information, knowledge, and experience.   RESOURCEShttp://www.peonyandparakeet.com/ (Peony and Parakeet – Paivi’s Website) https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Earth-Art-Invention-Color/dp/0226036286/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1514917916&sr=8-1&keywords=bright+earth+by+philip+ball&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=87474eb4e1c578c5141807c813801ef5 (Bright Earth, by Phillip Ball) https://www.creativelive.com/ (CreativeLive – Learning Resource) https://ea106.isrefer.com/go/ALL-PROD/LA/ (“How to Fascinate” test from Sally Hogshead ) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal (digital or spiral-bound))   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Create-Intuitively-paivi-eerola.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

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The Benefit of Art ChallengesIn this Coffee Break, we talk about art challenges, the benefits of joining one, and why you might consider hosting your own! If you are an artist, writer, poet, photographer, or any type of creator, there are ways you can incorporate creative or technical challenges. Maybe you’re a hobby creator who is unsure where you want to take your creativity?Creativity challenges, such as our 30 Day Art Challenge, provides an opportunity to establish a habit of creating and practicing different mediums, and to do more of what you want to do: Create more. We hope you enjoy this Coffee Break conversation on the benefits of joining and hosting creative art challenges! Nikolai Alderson’s MapWe touched on authors creating maps for their story inspiration. Here are two photos of a map Nikolai is working on, which we shared about in the episode! https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Map-by-Nikolai-Alderson.jpg () Full Map: Still a work in progress.   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Map-by-Nikolai-Alderson-close-up.jpg () Close up: Also work in progress. Conversation Points: Our September iArtDaily Challenge Benefits of joining creative challenges The iArtDaily Journal Intuitive art process How to host your own art challenge Benefits of hosting creative challenges Fear and perfectionism

RESOURCEShttps://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-challenges/ (iCreateDaily Creative Challenges) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

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Our guest is Jay Acunzo, an award-winning podcaster, energetic keynote speaker, captivating storyteller and a guy bothered by conventional thinking. We LOVE this already! Jay is host of the amazing, Unthinkable Podcast, where he weaves intriguing—better-than-NPR—stories that inspire imagination and motivation to do more… to think more and to unleash your creativity into work that matters. Jay’s MISSION is to help you hone and trust your intuition to do more exceptional work.Devani and I have been listening to Jay’s podcast for over a year. We also enjoy his YouTube channel of presentations and keynote speeches. Jay is one of our favorite inspiring millennials. So much self-awareness and wisdom, freely shared through his podcast and emails. We could’ve spent all day with Jay. He’s sharp, personable, brilliant and self-aware and definitely an influencer to follow. “I believe in creativity.I reject shortcut culture.I defend craft-driven creators.I make things to help makers.” ~Jay Acunzo, Unthinkable Media  Links & Resources Mentioned:http://amzn.to/2fGzzBg (Never Let Me Go, by Kazuo Ishiguro ) – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2fGg0co (Kitchen Confidential, by Anthoney Bourdain)  – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2kbVXE2 (A Beautiful Constraint, by Adam Morgan & Mark Barden)  – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2xPtust (Calvin and Hobbs, by Bill Watterson)  – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://www.sorryformarketing.com/unthinkable/ (Unthinkable.fm – Jay’s Podcast) – [no affiliation] http://www.sorryformarketing.com/ (SorryForMarketing.com – Jay’s Website) – [no affiliation]

PLUS: https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal )– [our very own creation] https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-creators-challenge-mastermind/ (90 Day Creator’s Challenge & Mastermind) – [our very own program]

https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Unthinkable-Jay-Acunzo.png ()Full Episode Transcription:[00:00:01] LeAura: This is the I create daily podcast. I’m LeAura. [00:00:07] And I’m Devani and we’re here with Jay Acunzo. Welcome Jay. [00:00:11] Jay: Thanks for having me guys. I’m excited to chat. [00:00:14] LeAura: We are. We have a pre intro pre podcast intro already so we’re not going to get into introducing ourselves but we’re going to introduce this amazing guest. So Jay Acunzo is an award winning podcaster, energetic keynote speaker, and a guy bothered by conventional thinking. Host of an amazing, better than NPR podcast my opinion. Unthinkable. Jay’s mission is to help you trust your intuition so you can realize the full potential work your full potential more quickly. So to start we have with I create daily a little bit of mantra invocation. We start. We sustain and we succeed. And so for the podcast we’re going to start with a little brief another little brief excerpt on you and then ask you questions. [00:01:01] Jay: Sure. [00:01:02] LeAura: So on your website sorry for marketing dot com. Jay says I believe in creativity. I reject shortcut culture ideas and craft driven creators and I make things to help makers. So this is amazing. As I said to you right before we started recording we could talk with you all day and into your podcast. We feel like we’ve already had so many conversations I’m sure you get that. But you speak to our heart and you inspire our souls is very much the work that we’re doing. I mean look Unthinkable, we’re having this podcast out in the woods right. This is like this is not normal but this is who we are and what we do. So tell us more about what you do and how you got started. [00:01:46] Jay: Yeah. Thank you so much. There’s my favorite comedians is named Mike Birbiglia and he has this quote about there’s a lot of people that are good. There’s a lot of people that are great but very few people basically speak to...

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Are you in pursuit of the creative life? What is iCreateDaily? How can we help you on your journey? What is our mission in the world? If you’ve been following our journey for some time, you may have noticed we’re always evolving. In line with one of our mottos: “It is in the journey that the way becomes more clear.” Our journey is becoming more clear. In this Coffee Break, we’d like to share glimpses of where we’ve been, where we’re going and how that may serve you. We also have two member shoutouts in this episode. We’d love hearing about your successes so will start cheering you on from our podcast platform as well! Conversation Points:New slogan Our platform option for you Why goals journals? Meaning and purpose in life The pursuit of the creative life Creativity in corporations One of our most highly recommended books for creators iCreateDaily podcast network Shout out to iCreateDaily Members The vision behind iCreateDaily

“Kindling Creativity…for anyone in pursuit of the creative life.”~ iCreateDaily.comRESOURCES:https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/52493D4B-46B8-4F9F-AA90-980A337DF671/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-journal-20&linkId=95b462d5ef7204ca0f6cd6921aa77682&language=en_US (iCreateDaily Journals) https://www.icreatedaily.com/30-day-art-challenge/ (30 Day Art Challenge) https://www.icreatedaily.com/how-to-make-money-as-an-artist/ (How to Make Money as an Artist) https://www.icreatedaily.com/new-renaissance/ (A New Renaissance and the Age of Art and Innovation) https://www.amazon.com/Whole-New-Mind-Right-Brainers-Future-ebook/dp/B000PC0SPU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=a+whole+new+mind&qid=1566606571&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=b7db172c5c10addb345a72708aa20bad&language=en_US (A Whole New Mind ) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Kindling-Creativity.jpg ()

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Are you treating yourself the way you want to be treated? Of times, we can be our own worst enemy when it comes to the way we talk to ourselves. In this super-short Coffee Break, we talk about the difference between constructive criticism and self deprecative thoughts. If you’re overly critical of your work, this could help. If you’re not… it could still provide insight into valuable feedback that keeps you growing. Conversation Discussion:Negative self talk Constructive criticism Positive habits

“Create the life you want to live one day at a time.”~iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/iCD-Create-the-Life.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

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In this Coffee Break, we’re covering how to grow your Facebook Page. One of our group members, Colleen Nichol’s, asked about growing her brand using social media. This is a topic relevant to many creators in the iCreateDaily community and the first in several videos covering social media for growing your brand. Whether you are interested in growing your own brand or becoming a freelance social manger many of the same strategies apply. Conversation Topics:Why an audience is important Being consistent Starting a Facebook Page What and when to post Watermarking content Working through fear Examples of artist-storytellers Why storytelling matters How authors can use visual art Tips for Instagram

“Consistency is key for growing your brand and social media following.”~iCreateDailyRESOURCES:https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journals) https://www.icreatedaily.com/artist-bios/ (The Best Artist Bios) https://www.facebook.com/groups/iCreateDaily/ (iCreateDaily for Creator’s Facebook Group) https://www.amazon.com/Whole-New-Mind-Right-Brainers-Future/dp/B001DIH1KU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1568232464&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=e76db3af95bb31008f8ca1cb9963c649&language=en_US (A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink) (we consider this required reading for serious creators) http://bit.ly/2A9ob7R (Zoom.us – a great resource for free video and audio recordings), solo or in conference; free up to 45 minutes per session. We use Zoom for recording our video and audio podcasts. It’s https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

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Follow Your Heart no Matter WhatTeo Alfero is founder of the Wolf Connection and author of a new book titled https://www.amazon.com/Wolf-Connection-Wolves-Teach-about-ebook/dp/B07M9LN8N3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=teo+alfero&qid=1564583688&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=dc6c015715ab5c0a4129e81e0a8ec354&language=en_US (The Wolf Connection, What Wolves Can Teach Us about Being Human). Teo Alfero is an author, speaker, transformational teacher, founder of the Wolf Connection sanctuary, and creator of Wolf Therapy®. These programs brings healing empowerment to individuals dealing with psychological and emotional pain, addiction and trauma, using the human-wolf bond.  Teo is also the author of a new book, https://amzn.to/332MW2M (The Wolf Connection,What Wolves Can Teach Us about Being Human) that expands on all that we’ll be talking with him about today. Born and raised in Argentina, Teo moved to California in 1999, where he spent fourteen years in spiritual and shamanic studies. We’re eager to get into Teo’s origin story of following his heart to doing the amazingly inspiring work he’s doing today with wolves and healing. “I started this organization with $20 and no idea what do with wolves or how to run an organization. Follow your heart no matter what.”~Teo Alfero, founder & author-The Wolf Connection Conversation Points:Teo’s origin story Adopting his first wolf Finding the original 16 wolf pack Learning to trust your heart The ‘checklist’ for following your heart Teo’s journey as a shaman Volunteering at a rescue organization Learning from wolves Starting a wolf sanctuary with only $20 Five year “overnight success” Do wolves really howl at the moon? The magic of wolf howling The harmony and connection of wolves The human-wolf connection Nurturing instinct of wolves Giving 150% to your visions and dreams Teo’s daughter growing up around wolves Integrating wolves with Teo’s family and pets Parenting advice Teo learned from Wolves Introducing new wolves to the wolf pack Teo’s future vision for The Wolf Connection

RESOURCES: https://www.amazon.com/Wolf-Connection-Wolves-Teach-about-ebook/dp/B07M9LN8N3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=teo+alfero&qid=1564583688&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=9b9029731450a736433249da6664c428&language=en_US (The Wolf Connection, What Wolves Can Teach Us about Being Human) https://wolfconnection.org/ (The Wolf Connection organization) https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Kodi-Smit-McPhee/dp/B07GJWKZV9/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=alpha&qid=1564579970&s=gateway&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=69f397cfe687fac3321835a97f2b6737&language=en_US (Alpha – movie) https://www.amazon.com/Julie-Wolves-Jean-Craighead-George-ebook/dp/B00X3NIVX4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=julie+and+the+wolves&qid=1564581510&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=085bcb82d5e91d6e3a9906675d5317ea&language=en_US (Julie of the Wolves)

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If you tune in to the news, unfiltered social feeds, radio, and click bait articles long enough, it can feel suffocating. Overcoming negativity and fear is an option though. Generally, letting news (wherever it comes from) that you can’t change suck your energy, doesn’t serve your creativity or life goals. In this Coffee Break, we’re discussing the types of news that can have a negative impact and what to do about it! Conversation Points:Negative news and clickbait Staying focused on goals One of LeAura’s fears Positivity trends How to seek positive media Cutco’s 5-minute rule

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0rG5SkpSIw (The Mind of Jay Shetty: An Interview with Vishen Lakhiani) https://www.icreatedaily.com/addictive-behaviors/ (Addictive Behaviors Can be Good or Bad. Choose.) https://www.icreatedaily.com/good-morning-quotes/ (Good Morning Quotes (Hal Elrod interview at the end)) https://www.icreatedaily.com/daily-planning/ (Daily Planning for Achieving Your Goals) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Stinking-Thinking-habits.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Tara Jacobsen has gained her success online with over 19 years experience in the marketing industry and is the owner of multiple businesses and websites!  As an entrepreneur and maker, Tara knows how to get results in sales and marketing, which led to the creation of successful marketing systems for her “DIY” and entrepreneur clients. Tara’s strong history in Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Etsy, Small Business, Real Estate, and Author Marketing combined with her 100 miles per hour, “tell it like it is” personality have earned her the title “The Queen of Marketing Ahhh’s” from her raving fans. Pulling from her vast experience in the trenches of growing her own businesses, Tara helps small and medium-sized business owners grow theirs. And… This is AMAZING… Tara and her marketing partner, Rebekah Welch, committed to writing a book a week on all things marketing for their company, Marketing, and Media Monsters. As if that were not enough, Tara, along with her husband, served as foster parents for 3 sibling children whom they ended up adopting!   Oh… and in her spare time, she loves to create her own ephemeral journals!  We’re eager to dive into this conversation with today’s guest, Tara Jacobsen! Conversation Points:Tara’s origin story Tara’s marketing blog How Tara stays productive What Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is Why creators should incorporate SEO SEO for bloggers and Google ranking SEO for Etsy sellers Tools bloggers and Etsy sellers can use for SEO Why analytics and market trends matter Optimizing product listings on Etsy Writing a book a week for 6 months Creating systems for productivity Parting advice from Tara

Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)RESOURCEShttps://marketingartfully.com/ (Tara Jacobson’s website) https://www.amazon.com/Tara-Jacobsen/e/B00HZZ5R10/ref=as_li_ss_tl?fbclid=IwAR2aCcnBK2o36OARvDaBhhaj11Yn_KtpFz3nuvlRLwikV1FUg8hNGtn_Um0&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-store-20&linkId=81b9b71fff38071f7d1bd1a2a1dbaca4&language=en_US (The Marketing Monsters books) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/how-bloggers-make-money-amber-bracegirdle/ (iCreate Daily interview with Amber Bracegirdle) https://keywordkeg.com/ (Keyword Keg)

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In this Coffee Break, we’re sharing about how to be a social media manager and how you can get started! Several members in our iCreatDaily community expressed interest in freelance social media management. If you enjoy chatting about your favorite areas of interest and expertise, and engaging with people online in general, social media management might be a good fit for you. How to Be a Social Media ManagerA social media manager is someone who helps maintain other brands, personalities, and businesses maintain a presence on social platforms such as: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter LinkedIn Snapchat Smaller industry-related networking platforms if needed

Don’t worry though because if you don’t have to personally manage all those if you don’t want to. Some freelance marketers will manage everything for clients, and others just focus on 1-3 platforms they enjoy the most. Some of the responsibilities of a social media manager include:Posting brand/business-related content Responding to questions and comments Curating related industry posts (like articles, photos, or content relevant to the industry) Sharing content from other pages Monitoring engagement on any given social platform Initiating conversations on pages or private groups (i.e., Facebook Groups) Moderating and banning community behavior as issues amongst members crop up Graphic design on Canva, image editing skills, or photoshop (this is an optional skill but gives you a huge advantage since many people are looking for one person to fill many roles)

“Think of yourself as the host of the community, you want to foster good conversation and engagement while keeping the riff-raff out!” ~ iCreateDaily.comWe recommend you start offering services on the one platform you use the most and you can always expand from there. We’ll cover more about how to be social management and tips for online community management in the Coffee Break! https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Social-Media-Manager-Host.jpg () Community Management Job OpportunitiesHere are some currently open job opportunities we’ve found on UpWork. You’ll be able to view the range of jobs, prices people are willing to pay, and skills required. Generally, the role of an Online Community Manager is less complex than a full-on Social Media Manager so it’s a great starting point. We’ve linked an article in the resources section below that explains the difference between community vs social management. These are just a range of jobs to show you what is possible and what businesses are actively looking for. If a specific job or job-role stands out of interest for you, that could be a good place for you to begin to learn more. Strategy + Content Management Opportunity:  Strategy, management & posting on FB & LinkedIn (4-8 posts/mth/platform) Creation, management & growth of online community via FB & LinkedIn groups Social listening to community

https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~014515f621c7dc45ea (View full job listing with price + time details here.) Social Media Content + Community Management:  The not-for-profit publisher of A Course in Miracles (ACIM), the Foundation for Inner Peace, is looking for a result-oriented, independent contractor to help create and execute its Social Media strategy. Candidates must be proficient: In major social media channels (primarily Facebook & Instagram) Tools such as Hootsuite LinkedIn knowledge a plus.

https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~01b14615c1fe27e89e (View full list of requirements and job details here.) Social Media Content Planning:You will start off by planning roughly 15 posts for the month on a media planner that will post on Instagram and Facebook. We will work together on finding the post times and hashtags that work well. I will provide content from a photoshoot we do once a month. The account is for a restaurant. https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~011e78e0c11aed0ec3 (View...

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What’s holding you back? If you’re searching for greater clarity and meaning…. and interested in breaking free from unconscious patterns that sabotage your happiness, you will definitely enjoy this illuminating conversation. Today’s guest, Sandra Biskind, along with her husband, Daniel, is an author, spiritual mentor and coach, teacher and trainer of life mastery and personal development. Sandra and Daniel have dedicated their lives to empowering people to free themselves from pain, suffering, sadness and limiting beliefs.We all have unconscious patterns and beliefs that are preventing us from growing more fully into our potential and the life of our dreams. Sandra and Daniel are adept at helping clients deactivate dysfunctional patterns that get in the way of creating a life of greater success and happiness. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Sandra Biskind, co-author of the internationally bestselling book, Codebreakers: Discover the Password to Unlock the Best Version of You. So please join us for this conversation with Sandra where we cover:Sandra’s story Psychic abilities as a child Abusive marriage and massive health issues Sovereignty over your own mind Conscious vs unconscious mind Figuring out what’s holding you back Four core questions for greater clarity The Codebreaker system Sandra and David’s system for writing Codebreakers The Platinum Life system Sandra’s future visions

“It’s up to us to train our minds so that we can have the lives we want.” ~ Sandra Biskind, author, speaker, entrepreneurRESOURCES:  https://www.codebreakerbook.com/ (Sandra and David’s Website) https://www.amazon.com/Codebreaker-Discover-Password-Unlock-Version-ebook/dp/B07H3QMVCS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=codebreakers&qid=1563841584&s=gateway&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=7280a8e44b19edea1ce40c0907c1d383&language=en_US (Codebreaker: Discover the Password to Unlock the Best Version of You) https://www.amazon.com/Out-Limb-Shirley-Maclaine-ebook/dp/B004G8P7D2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Out+on+a+Limb+Shirley+Maclaine&qid=1563841784&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=1f327924435e62b99704215d52632ea9&language=en_US (Out on a Limb by Shirley Maclaine) https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Thoughts-Life-ebook/dp/B00DHG22R8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2XHU3NEYPAUID&keywords=wayne+dyer&qid=1563841832&s=gateway&sprefix=Wayne+,aps,137&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=ee5e335f25a5dbdb9b0dfdb2b9cba0b0&language=en_US (Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life by Dr Wayne Dyer)  https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Dreams.jpg ()

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Do you ever feel stuck in a rut? Depressed? The voices in your head seem to have taken a vacation? Or maybe you’ve felt like something is missing but can’t put a finger on it? Maybe you’re just ready for a change? Reinventing yourself begins with noticing the signs in your life that indicate it’s time for something new. In this Coffee Break, we discuss how life can give us many signs that it’s time to shift… and how reinventing yourself can happen at any time! Conversation Topics:Feeling stuck or off track Managing frustration Listening to signals Reinvention Mix up your routine

“We grow stronger through ascending. Take the stairs. Rise into your vision of yourself.”~LeAura Alderson, Cofounder-iCreateDaily.com  Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)RESOURCEShttps://www.icreatedaily.com/never-give-up-on-your-dreams/ (Never Give up on Your Dreams) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x29hY6_8bDg (Brain Surgeon’s Advice On How To Stop Negative Behaviors And Strengthen Your Mind) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner) https://www.icreatedaily.com/cognitive-restructuring/ (The Cognitive Restructuring of the Learner’s Mind)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/rise-your-vision-quotes.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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We first met today’s guest when we were attending training for certification on becoming Passion Test facilitators, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in January 2011. Then, we saw Hal at a Hidden Riches conference in San Diego in the fall of 2013 Our next intersection was in January 2014, for a 3-day, investing seminar with Phil Town and his Rule #1 coaching. We’re looking forward to catching up with Hal Price to learn more about the heart-centered, service-oriented work he’s now doing in the world. What we know of Hal’s newest work is that he’s a storyteller of “Heroic Heart Stories” on a mission to help children stay in touch with their special and creative selves. Hal Price’s “Heroic Heart Series” brings together Hal’s childhood, his passion to spread more love in the world and his interest in writing and telling stories through his beautifully illustrated children’s books featuring a talking bear named, Eli. Hal is the father of three purpose-driven children, a grandfather of two adorable little red-headed angels, and when he is not writing or speaking, he can be found walking and photographing the beach, salt marsh, and mountains of his new home in Carpentaria, California. Topics Discussed:  Hal’s wake up call How Hal’s mom influenced his life Discovery through identity crises The importance of story The idea of Eli the Bear story Hal’s writing habit Nature walks for creativity How Hal is manufacturing the bears Collaborating with other creators School systems using his book The Bear Essentials of Life

“When I’m moving in nature I’m feeling the flow of life.”~Hal Price, author, storyteller, creatorRESOURCES: http://www.halpriceauthor.com/ (Hal Prices’s website) https://www.elibearstories.com/ (Eli the Bear website) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal)     https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Hal-Price-flow-of-life.jpg ()

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Word of mouth marketing is still the leading form of marketing and the online version of this are reviews. In this Coffee Break, we’re talking about the importance of reviews for creators. Conversion Points: Word of mouth marketing Focusing on positives The importance of reviews How to ask for reviews Review based e-commerce platforms An offer!

“We become the stories we tell.” ~ Bill Mosher, documentarianRESOURCEShttps://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily journals) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (iCreateDaily 90 Day Goals Journal ) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Dr. Dragos is an award-winning scientist, writer, and international speaker now living in New Zealand. As a speaker, Dr. Dragos has shared the stage with New York Times bestselling authors, rock stars, international business, and government leaders. As a scientist, Dragos received his Ph.D. Magna Cum Laude in Germany with a dissertation in the field of satellite-based intelligence. He’s peer-reviewed for leading scientific journals, and until recently, held a leadership position with the New Zealand Government, driving the research strategy for the national space program. Dr. Dragosh left this position to promote his book The Pursuit of Dreams: Claim Your Power, Follow Your Heart, and Fulfill Your Destiny. As a filmmaker, Dragos created The Amazing You movie available in 20 languages; and The Pursuit of Dreams docuseries, now available from Hay House. Conversation Topics:Dragos’s story Growing up in a communist country The question Drago’s asked at 24 years old Working through social pressures The journey from North to South poles Dragos’s path to trusting faith From engineer to author and filmmaker Internal versus externals motivations Story of Hubble telescope Suppressing truth Credibility and super credibility Touring the USA Dragos’s spiritual journey The Greatest Power in the World book Dragos’s future plans and dreams

“Dreams take effort and work. They don’t come cheap.” ~ Dr. Dragoshttps://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Need a break? As much as we love diving into our creative cave, shutting out the world, and making all the things… we have to come up for some creative inspiration sometimes! In this Coffee Break, we talk about the importance of taking breaks and more importantly, seeking uplifting art that inspires us. Conversation Topics:  The creator cave Creative inspiration Importance of reviews Inspirational soundtracks Creative energy Music and exercise for more creativity Pushing through resistance Persistence X Prize and Peter Diamandis Being your own hero Superheroes Lord of The Dance story Creative legacy

RESOURCES https://www.xprize.org/prizes/ansari (The Ansari X Prize) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxYaFvzSv2U (Lord of the Dance 1996 Michael Flatley) https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Showman-Hugh-Jackman/dp/B078HT6H7K/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=The+greatest+showman&qid=1561422109&s=instant-video&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=c52b69400bd250d83307cce42fe445ba&language=en_US (The Greatest Showman movie)     https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Today’s guest has written 28 books and sold over 500,000 books in 84 countries and 5 languages. But it didn’t start that way. In 2007, when her first book didn’t sell, she resolved to solve that problem by learning marketing and the book publishing industry. And that she did, so well in fact that today, Joanna Penn is an Award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author, who also writes and publishes non-fiction books and courses for authors. In 2011, after 3 years of research, study and application, Joanna Penn and her husband downgraded their lifestyle so they could leave their jobs and focus full time on Joanna’s author business. Today, Joanna—along with her husband and business partner—run their own small press publishing company, Curl Up Press. In addition to being a prolific fiction and non-fiction author, Joanna teaches authors how to make a living from your books through her courses and books, along with a ton of free information on her fabulous podcast and website… called… what else but, TheCreativePenn.com. We’re thrilled to welcome none other than the lovely Joanna Penn! Conversation Points:Joanna’s story and background Writing her first book Making the leap from job to self-employed The craft versus the business Downsizing lifestyle in the beginning Starting with your end goals as a writer Joanna’s creative and business habits How Joanna started writing fiction Helping her dad publish a book Co-writing a book with her mom How Joanna plans her year Maintaining health as a creator Creating habits around your lifestyle Travel, research, and goals for books Joanna’s new podcast Multiple income streams Future of voice and voice AI for authors Final advice for writers Joanna’s future goals and vision

“Figure out who you are, what you want, and your definition of success. Then figure out what you’re willing to do, to get to that.”~Joanna Penn, author, podcaster, writer RESOURCEShttps://www.thecreativepenn.com/timeline/ (The Creative Penn website (Joanna’s non-fic site)) https://jfpenn.com/ (JF Penn website (Joanna’s novels)) https://www.amazon.com/Joanna-Penn/e/B002BM8ICW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1561056548&sr=1-2&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=c4d21b79d961e286ca9210326ad5fb3c&language=en_US (Joanna’s non-fiction books on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/J-F-Penn/e/B00AVLL4WG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1561056502&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=affea23eb1280d179897d08499c3a2a8&language=en_US (Joanna’s fiction books on Amazon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnFC-s2nOtI (Deep Fake Voice AI) http://icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Joanna-Penn-Quote.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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What is an Authorpreneur?Selling books, especially fiction books, is no walk in the park. Unless the park is on fire, molten lava is spreading like the Black Plague, and the rocks you’re hoping on are melting as you make your escape. So what’s this “Authorpreneur” thing? Well firstly, it’s not just another obnoxious word you constantly misspell. Being an authorpreneur is about embracing the business of selling books. In this Coffee Break, we’re introducing a guest we interviewed for the iCreateDaily podcast and discussing some of the struggles of being an author for a living. Topics Discussed:An author we’re excited to interview Non-fiction vs fiction market Building an audience Paying a PR team vs doing your own marketing Market demand for storytellers Keep on learning Being healthy

RESOURCES:https://www.amazon.com/Joanna-Penn/e/B002BM8ICW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1560872473&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=803a3da98bb87f518c4f31788c80629a&language=en_US (Joanna Penn’s Non-Fiction Books on Writing) https://www.amazon.com/J-F-Penn/e/B00AVLL4WG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1560872745&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=e9dff837e5da5335408f9c86d2d58f1e&language=en_US (Joanna Penn’s Fiction Books) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/episode-55-book-promotion-joshua-robertson/ (Book Promotion for Fantasy Authors with Joshua Robertson) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/ayn-cates-sullivan/ (Publishing Novels, Selling Books, and Irish Mythology with Ayn Cates Sullivan) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/award-winning-childrens-authors/ (Award Winning Children’s Book Authors Sheri Fink & Derek Taylor Kent) https://www.icreatedaily.com/t-shirt-printing/ (T-Shirt Printing on Demand Pros and Cons) https://www.icreatedaily.com/starving-artist/ (Secrets of the Non-Starving Artist) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/authorprenure.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Today’s guest is an author, recording artist, and entrepreneur with a Masters degree in Culture and Creation Spirituality, and a concentration in Art as Meditation. Gabriela Masala is a coach, facilitator, and consultant who integrates holistic energetic healing and universal wisdom with contemplative expressive arts and energy medicine. Serving clients from decades of experience along with her husband, Solomon Masala, Gabriela is founding partner of Source Consulting Group, employing creativity—including art, yoga, dance, meditation, movement, nature, and adventure—as a catalyst for transformation. In addition to all of that, Gabriela has a 13-year-old daughter, Talia, who is very fortunate to be homeschooled in full creative and artistic freedom! Conversation Topics:Gabriela’s story The school Gabriela got her unique Master degree Gabriela’s creative spirituality Song Carrier work Corporate and individual clients Workshops Gabriela hosts Her husband’s role in corporate trainings Bringing creativity to corporate environments Tapping into creativity power Art as meditation Quantum physics and creativity Cultivating creative habits

“Meditation is to know yourself, to discover yourself, a way to create and impact your reality.” ~Gabriela Masala, author, entrepreneur, creatorRESOURCEShttps://gabrielamasala.com/ (Gabriela Masala’s Website) https://sourceconsultinggroup.com (Source Consulting Group) https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Magnificent-Practices-Activate-Unlimited/dp/1504398858/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=gabriela+masala&qid=1560375444&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-store-20&linkId=7fd1e66f54bdfa38a165cf09066921b5&language=en_US (Everyday Magnificent: Practices to Activate an Unlimited Life) (Gabriela’s book) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma6oUPLpLYg (Erik Wahl’s painting at a corporate event) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal-free/ (90 Day Gratitude Journal)   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Habits of Creative PeopleLet’s face it; creative minds tend to wander. We’ve learned from our own experience, as well as that of many successful creators, that it’s the daily habits of successful people that make all the difference. More often than not, creatives resist constraints and schedules with a preference for free-flowing. We can certainly relate to that. However, most success stories are based on the structure of daily habits and routines that compound over time.  Positive habits create a vehicle for creative ideas to reach their destination.The structure of daily creative routines leads to greater creative freedom and success.~Devani Alderson, Cofounder-iCreateDaily.comhttps://www.icreatedaily.com/daily-habits-of-successful-people/ (Read the full article with creator profiles here!)

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Today we’re joined by mental health therapist, intuitive counselor, fiction, and non-fiction author, and product creator, Jill Sylvester!  With a holistic bent, focused on life and wellness counseling, Jill has successfully guided hundreds of clients in private practice in the area of personal development. Her goal is to help people raise the bar for themselves in order to lead more authentic, healthy, and purpose-filled lives. Jill also works helps clients deepen their understanding of the language of energy and intuition.   Drawing on her own experience working with intuition for over 20 years; as a parent raising healthy minded children, on several cold cases with law enforcement, and with clients in session. Jill has published two books: Land of Blue – a YA fiction novel with personal development woven in Trust Your Intuition – her brand new book about helping people develop intuition. This book is mostly geared toward anyone struggling with anxiety or depression.

As of this recording, Jill’s Trust Your Intuition comes out on May 31st! Which means it’s currently live as you’re tuning in! Jill also has a line of products called Planting the Seeds. Planting the Seeds is a line of self-help cards based on therapeutic models of self-esteem building for children. Jill has blended her holistic perspective that defines her dedication to raising healthy-minded children. As an author, and creator of Planting the Seeds products, Jill Sylvester brings her work to those outside her office setting who are seeking social and emotional well-being strategies and stronger mental health. Conversation Points:  Jill’s story of how she got into intuitive therapy How intuition manifested in Jill’s life Honing your intuition Trusting and acting on intuition About Jill’s practice and clients Working with your shadow self The Land of Blue, Jill’s fiction novel Jill’s entrepreneurial journey Working with her daughter on Planting the Seeds cards Jill’s creative habits Jill’s greatest struggle Final comments and Jill’s next goals!

“Part of evolving is listening to intuition than acting on it.”  ~Jill Sylvester, intuitive counselor, author, creatorRESOURCES:http://jillsylvester.com/ (Jill Sylvester’s website)https://www.amazon.com/Jill-Sylvester/e/B071JD9L95/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1559136705&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=4775f56c882ce5a3eb8e868dbc057899&language=en_US (Jill’s Books and Affirmation Cards) https://www.icreatedaily.com/self-discovery/ (Self Discovery – A Personal Odessey into Self Awareness) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/intuition-quotes-jill-sylvester.jpg ()   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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How Hard Should T Shirt Printing Be?A breeze, right? You make a design, load it to a pre-templated shirt, set the colors you want, and BAM! A fun Sunday evening project that’ll earn you income in a snap! The promise is that the t-shirt printing and money making can happen while you sleep. WRONG! (Maybe).The Complexity of Print on DemandAfter about a day or so of research, you’ll quickly discover a world of complications masked in overly simplistic and clunky platforms. We spent several months in testing sample orders on t-shirts and hoodies with multiple print-on-demand services with scattered success and some fails, but rarely consistently good results. To be fair, as you get into it, custom apparel printing is a much more complex task than you might imagine. Apparel printing is a complex amalgamation of fabric, color, design, art, sizing, quality, pricing, and numerous other shopping carts, shipping and fulfillment scenarios, that it makes for a complicated system to cobble it all together into one elegant platform. https://www.icreatedaily.com/t-shirt-printing/ (Check out all of our screenshots here!)

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You know more than you think!… We know you do. If your goal is to earn money from being a creator, whether it’s side income or your full-time work, this episode could offer some ideas.  As you most likely know, it’s not easy to earn from your work, especially when you’re just getting started. Well, one way to turn your creative endeavors and skill into some income is by teaching. We recorded this Coffee Break live on Facebook to help kickstart some ideas on how you could turn your skills into an income producing activity. Without a degree and without needing to be that tech-savvy! An Opportunity to TeachIf you would like to learn more about turning your skills into something you can teach others, we invite you to learn more about what Teachable has to offer. There you will join the over 3,000 people who have signed up to learn how to teach what they know and get paid for it! https://mbsy.co/v3Nps (Teachable’s Creator Challenge start’s June 1st, 2019!) Here’s a taste of what you’ll learn in this free 45-minute class… The 5 key types of online course businesses and how to identify which is best for you Our learnings from the 5,319 online courses that generated revenue just last month Examples of 30+ different types of online course topics The 3-step framework you can use to choose the right course topic Strategies you can use to create a curriculum that provides real results for your students Tips for recording a beautiful course that you can be proud of — even if you’re on a budget and haven’t used a camera before The easiest way to setup your course website and start accepting payments Everything you need to know about marketing your course as a first-timer A behind-the-scenes walkthrough of our exact course marketing plan An 8-day course launch framework that hundreds of instructors have used to enroll their first students in their new courses (with the exact email templates they used!) How to scale and grow your course business from a part-time side project to a real business (with 5+ real-life case-studies) And lots more!

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You’re probably here because you’re wondering how to make money as an artist. If you’ve always been told that “you can’t make money as an artist”, take heart. It’s not true. You can join the ranks of the many who are… if you’re serious about your art.The fact that there are thousands of successful artists today, earning a full or part-time living from their art is a testament to what’s possible. Not only is it possible to make money as an artist and creator, it’s more possible today than ever in the history of the world.The reason the iCreateDaily slogan is: For creators serious about their work, is because that’s what it will take for you to make money as an artist, writer, musician, dancer, product developer, ecommerce seller, online and off-line retail.  

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If you’re a creator aspiring to build a business around your work don’t fret over not having your brand identity all sorted out before you start. You don’t need to make branding a big deal. It will evolve as you do. Slogans – iCreateDaily has 3 Slogans(!) Yes.. perhaps it’s too much. We’re still refining, because we’re in the journey. See what you think. We’re using the first slogan more for the podcast and https://www.facebook.com/groups/iCreateDaily/ (social communities. ) The second one is more for this website, and the third tagline is our internal mantra. However, these slogans are naturally interchangeable, because ultimately, it’s the same brand, just different aspects of the one brand. Here’s the current breakdown on the iCreateDaily branding and slogans, should it help you to see our example. The iCreateDaily ‘What’ and ‘Who’1. A movement for creators serious about their work. ~https://icreatedailypodcast.com/ (iCreateDailyPodcast.com)Movement = Our what Creators = Our who   The iCreateDaily ‘How’2. The day is the way. ~iCreateDaily.comDaily = Our how – it is our message, our mantra and our practice. Our “daily” theme is strongly stated in our name and supported by all that we do. We publish daily content between our website, podcast, and to our email list, as well as on our social pages. The iCreateDaily ‘Why’, aka Purpose3. Create… Connect… Contribute. iCreateDaily.com= Our why The purpose that drives us is our desire to connect with—and contribute to—others through our own daily creating and creations. What & Who: a community… a movement for creators serious about their work Why: to create, connect and contribute How: through consistent daily effort

So… 3 slogans can be a bit awkward. Like, “Hey… couldn’t you make up your mind?!” We did have four, now it’s three. The fourth one which we’re using less often is: ‘Start. Sustain. Succeed.‘ We still use it in communications and somewhat in our podcast interview structure, but lessening because it’s basically summed up in the “create daily” concept. We may yet refine these over time. Some companies would call some of these Vision and Mission type phraseology. https://www.icreatedaily.com/brand-identity/ (Read the full article here.)

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Kinds of  Creative Prompts What are Technical Prompts? A technical prompts is an instruction within guidelines toward developing a specific skill in the topical field.

Technical prompts are assignments for specific kinds of work or practices. Examples include creative writing prompts to help develop writing skills, or drawing prompts many of which include particular subjects, often within distinct parameters.

What are Conceptual Prompts? Conceptual prompts are ideas or concepts conveyed through various mediums that inspire creative imagination, ideation and reflection. These are our favorite creative prompts because they invoke intuitive creativity from the inside out.

Conceptual prompts allow the creator to decide what meaning to assign and design accordingly. Conceptual prompts are more open to individual interpretation, and while these prompts are often abstract and obscure, the results can be any degree of abstract to concrete.

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Pricing Your ArtIn the past few weeks, we’ve had several discussions in our iCreateDaily community about pricing your art. This is a huge topic with many different things to consider, such as: Type of art Experience Materials used Charging for time versus materials

While we’re not experts on this topic, we invited a previous guest artist to share her tips. Eeva Nikunen – Fantasy ArtistEeva Nikunen is an artist and illustrator, born and living in the south of Finland. Much of her work is inspired by the stories and imagery of Finnish and Russian folktales, as well as the timeless heroes and heroines found in classic literature. With the emphasis on detail and the use of intricate brushwork, Eeva’s oil paintings are reminiscent of classic fairy tale illustrations, where human and animal creatures alike possess a magical and dreamlike quality. Eeva completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree with an emphasis on design studies at the Institute of Art and Design in Vantaa, Finland. Her work has been exhibited at art festivals and conventions around Finland and at The Haven Gallery in New York City, and Eeva’s work has also appeared in publications such as the ImagineFX magazine. Eeva is also an author of two fabulous publications:Enchanted Valley Creativity Journal Elvin Kingdom adult coloring book

Conversation Points:Eeva’s first published creativity journal First New York solo show Contacting art galleries Selling art locally Eeva’s plans for 2019 Developing your art brand Selling art at conventions How to price your art Why you never discount art Product creation for artists

RESOURCES: https://eevanikunen.com/ (Eeva Nikunen’s Website) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/professional-artist-eeva-nikunen/ (Episode 02: From 9-5 Job to Professional Artist with Eeva Nikunen) https://theabundantartist.com/htsyao301/?ref=25&campaign=iCDPodcast (Art Pricing Calculator & Guide) http://www.havenartgallery.com/portfolio/eeva-nikunen-enchantress/ (Eeva’s Art from the New York Solo Show)   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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The search for meaning and purpose is on the rise. If you’ve struggled with finding your purpose, you’re not alone. Most people don’t know, so the fact that you’re asking means you’re on the journey of discovery. Some people, like Gary Vaynerchuk a businessman, were born knowing exactly what they are here to do. But, like much like having natural talent, having a natural sense of purpose doesn’t guarantee you anything in life. You don’t need to be born “knowing” exactly what you’re here to do. In this Coffee Break, we share several examples of creators who found their purpose through pursuing interests. We also talk about ways you can start uncovering more meaning, despite not having a crystal clear purpose. Conversation Topics:What if you’re not born with your purposes Opportunities and distractions What are you compelled to do? How to do you find your purpose Examples of creators who found purpose

“We are all here to become better versions of ourselves.”~ LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.com“The sport of creativity is you versus you.”~ Devani Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.com“If you lean into the discomfort, you’ll end up finding the thing you really want to do.”~Devani Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.comRESOURCES:https://icreatedailypodcast.com/freelance-artist/ (Bruna Mebs interview) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/?s=Mandy+Thompson (Mandy Thompson interview) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/full-time-artist/ (Paivi Eerola interview) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/christie-stratos/ (Christie Stratos interview) https://www.icreatedaily.com/blink-of-an-eye/ (Discoveries in the Blink of an Eye article) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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We’re bringing back Gratitude Breaks because… The world needs more gratitude. And “behind closed doors” we’re always raving about people and companies that we like, trust, and follow. Today’s gratitude goes to Tom Bilyeu, the co-founder of Impact Theory! We’ve been following Tom for years and his story is both incredible but also practical. If you tuned into one of our last Coffee Breaks, we talked about the style of marketing we don’t like. And we mentioned that we’d start sharing people who resonated with us. Tom Bilyeu is one of our favorites. In this Gratitude Break, we share why he’s inspired us so much! “The questions you ask yourself will determine the course of your life.”~ Tom Bilyeu, cofounder of Impact Theory Conversion TopicsWho is Tom Bilyeu? Why he impacts us Tom’s contribution to the world His “Everything is learnable” mindset Why we think you would benefit from Tom’s content

RESOURCEShttps://impacttheory.com/ (Impact Theory) co-founded by Tom Bilyeu (current company) https://www.amazon.com/stores/QuestNutrition/QuestNutrition/page/60EEC250-AD58-42BA-8FAA-2AE70856EE70/ref=as_li_ss_tl?store_ref=SB_A0400012272U33SDSMXVN&pf_rd_p=3fade48a-e699-4c96-bf08-bb772ac0e242&hsa_cr_id=8247592900501&lp_slot=auto-sparkle-hsa-tetris&lp_asins=B07HFWK4ZN,B00DLDH1N2,B00I0DI0Z6&lp_mat_key=quest&lp_query=Quest&sb-ci-n=brandLogo&sb-ci-v=images/S/gladiator-image-upload-prod/7/ATVPDKIKX0DER/12111fa1313534bc01e6359be4eca399._SR218,200_.jpg&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=e34cd09b5dddba7f5141a0ca13fa60a8&language=en_US (Quest Nutrition) co-founded by Tom Bilyeu https://www.freedomfastlane.com/tom-bilyeu-from-his-kitchen-to-a-billion-dollar-food-company-from-scratch-brandbuilderpodcast/ (Tom Bilyeu’s talk at Capitalism Conference) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (I’m Grateful Daily: 90 Day Gratitude Journal)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Questions-to-Ask-.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Our guest today practices integrative therapy that she calls an integrative approach to wellbeing. Jamie Lerner she coaches her clients in moving beyond past constraints and into their own wisdom and empowering future. Jamie says she has an insatiable appetite for pleasure, beauty, and joy and often refers to herself as a true “pleasure junkie.” One of her pleasures is being an amateur adult equestrian rider on the AA horse show circuit. Jamie Lerner is co-authored of The Ever-Loving Essence of You, a book that acts as a gentle reminder about joyous living. On Jamie’s website’s ‘ABOUT’, Jamie says, “I was born with a knowing; a true sense of who I came forth to become. In this conversation Jamie shares her observations about people, spirituality, and her innovative integrative therapy practices. We were inspired by Jamie’s no-nonsense, yet deeply connected approach to working with her clients, including why she shifted from her psychotherapy practice into a more integrative coaching role. Tune in and learn some integrative therapy tips that you can even do for yourself!   RESOURCES:http://www.jamie-lerner.com/index.html (Jamie Leners Website) https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (Creative Goals & Art Journals) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Our Love-Hate Relationship with MarketingWe call it “cringe marketing”. We’ve all experienced it. None of us like the feeling of being sold, and yet selling—and buying—happens all the time. It turns out that marketing is important. But how we sell is also important. In this Coffee Break episode we wanted to share a recap of our thoughts about some of the content we’ve shared recently. Specifically, around the Knowledge Based Business program, our thoughts about how that event went, and the direction we’re growing into with iCreateDaily. “No business works without marketing.” ~Dean Graziosi, entrepreneur, author, speakerCommunity and OpportunityWe started iCreateDaily as a way to uplift creators, share opportunities, and build a community of like-minded people. People, like you, who are on the journey of growth. When we come across content to share with you, it takes a lot of time for us to research, select, and ensure quality. Now… We’ll let the episode do the talking! Conversation TopicsWhy we started iCreateDaily Our strengths and struggles Challenges artists face Determined to learn Avenues for writers Recap of KBB live event Our feelings about marketing People we admire Authenticity and resonance

RESOURCEShttps://cl518.isrefer.com/go/kbbreplay/a2259/ (KBB – Knowledge Based Business Training Webinar Replay) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/knowledge-without-college/ (Knowledge Without College Podcast) https://www.icreatedaily.com/new-renaissance/ (A New Renaissance and the Age of Art and Innovation)

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The Age of AutodidactismOne of our favorite quotes: “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” ~multiple sources (https://quoteinvestigator.com/2010/09/25/schooling-vs-education/ ((https://quoteinvestigator.com/2010/09/25/schooling-vs-education/)))If you’ve followed our content for awhile, you’ll know that we’re big on education and learning. However, also equally passionate about alternative education. With eLearning, workshops, and mentoring options available through the internet, education has never been more accessible. There are so many opportunities to learn outside the classroom. https://cl518.isrefer.com/go/opt-in/a2259/ (One of our favorite options for creators and entrepreneurs is KBB – Knowledge Based Business founded by Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi.) Today, the knowledge of the world is at your fingertips. Your keyboard holds the keys to the kingdom. ~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.comDebt Free EducationYou still have to do the work, but you’re free learn what you need to learn when you need it. For many creators especially, there are so many opportunities to escalate and expedite your education. Chances are you can go further and faster by focusing on exactly what you need to know next to develop the skills you need for the work you want to do. Chances are you can obtain the training you need in just weeks or months instead of years. No need to commit years of time and tens of thousands of dollars for college and subsequent debt. Today’s self-education environment encourages ongoing learning.We’ve written more about this in an article which we’ve linked in the show notes below. Meanwhile, we also had a Coffee Break conversation on this topic as well. We hope you’ll enjoy this conversation and we’d love to hear your thoughts. https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Google-vs-Encyclepedia-meme.png () For anyone who remembers research pre-Google! Apprenticeship and MentorshipBefore the complex school systems, we have today, people used to apprentice under experts in any given craft or trade. While it’s hard to scale “apprenticeship” we can scale mentorship.The internet has allowed all of us to package what we know, and teach it to a group of others who are interested. Sites like CreativeLive, Udemy, Lynda.com, and countless others offer free and paid training for almost any topic you could think of. Earn While You LearnOne of the topics we discuss in our Coffee Break is the idea of working for someone in an area that you want to succeed in, maybe for cheap or even free. Even if you are working for free, you’re still not shelling out loads of money or going into massive debt, to learn. And you can always freelance and/or build your business on the side. There are a lot of benefits for not immediately plunging into school! Conversation TopicsSelf-education Outdated school system Resources for learning Earning while learning Apprenticeship Monetizing from your art Pursuing interests

RESOURCEShttps://www.icreatedaily.com/reasons-not-to-go-to-college/ (10 Reasons Not to go to College) https://cl518.isrefer.com/go/opt-in/a2259/ (KBB Training with Tony Robbins & Dean Graziosi)

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Want daily creative prompts?This year we’ve hosted three challenges in our community, and they’ve been a blast! And… We’re hosting another one in May! We’ve been so inspired with the creativity, art, writing, and community that is growing from these challenges! Several of our members have inquired about details. Conversation Topic:Creative 30-day challenges When is the next challenge? Streamlined prompt delivery Feedback from iCreateDaily members Helping you reach your goals Our dogs (Caspian & Zeus) even added their 2¢

And you can sign up here for the May Challenge!   RESOURCEShttps://www.icreatedaily.com/iartdaily-20/ (iArtDaily Prompt Journals) https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-challenges/ (About our Creative Challenges)

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Updated 4/13/19: This Printful review will cover the pros and cons we’ve found in using Printful’s custom design platform. You’ll find screenshots and video as well toward providing a comprehensive review of this print-on-demand (POD) service. Creative branded products using your art and creativity is one way to generate revenue as a creator. We have tons of ideas across our brands to bring to life on apparel and product, so we’re testing multiple print on demand (POD) platforms beginning with iCreateDaily apparel. Printful ReviewPros and ConsHere are the different major categories from each top print-on-demand company we’re covering in this article. We’ll assign a rating on the 5-Star scale as we go; 1 being atrocious and 5 being stellar. User Experience & Design Fabrics & Product Library Integration Ease Fulfillment & Payments Customer Service & Resources

We also created a video demo of making a t-shirt design and lots of photos, so you can see Printful in action. https://www.icreatedaily.com/printful-review/ (Read the full review here.)

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Our guest today is an award-winning book writing coach, publishing coach, author and international speaker on writing and publishing. Lisa Tener assists writers in all aspects of the writing process and has coached clients to 5 and 6-figure book deals. Lisa’s clients have gone on to partner with over a dozen publishers, including HarperCollins, Simon and Schuster, Random House, Hay House, as well as self-published. In addition to mentoring, coaching and teaching her own courses, such as her 5 step system for inspiration and success for writers, Lisa also teaches writing courses at Harvard Medical School. And from the words of one of Lisa’s dozens of happy clients: “Lisa Tener was the most important person I would hire on my journey to becoming an author.” ~Michelle Braun Conversation Topics:Lisa Tener’s story Her first book How Lisa became a writing coach Learning from teachers Lisa’s courses and services Accountability and support Meeting your muse Discovering your book purpose Guiding an author in the writing process Developing your writing voice What publishers look for in authors Books that Lisa is writing How to work with Lisa Book concept consultations One of Lisa’s clients Live writing workshops Paid speaking gigs Becoming a freelance ghostwriter Hiring and working with a ghostwriter Lisa’s daily creative routine Lisa’s future goals

“Finding your muse is a nice way to clarify things before jumping in to write your book.”~ Lisa Tener, author, book coach“Our muse responds to positivity but it also responds to negativity, and not in a good way. It’s important what message we’re giving ourselves. We gotta’ be kind.”~Lisa Tener, author, book coachListen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic) RESOURCEShttps://df115.infusionsoft.com/go/lt/iCreateDaily/ (Lisa Tener’s Website) https://df115.isrefer.com/go/2018/iCreateDaily/ (Bring Your Book to Life® Course) https://df115.isrefer.com/go/mym/iCreateDaily/ (Lisa’s Meet Your Muse exercise) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/emily-ann-peterson/ (Emily Ann Peterson Interview) https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner)   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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When will you decide to become more of who you can be… to be your best self?There are popular memes around the concept that says, “You are enough just as you are.” You are enough. But don’t buy into that meme that would hold you back and keep you from becoming all that you can become. Consider the rosebush before it blooms. The rosebush just as it is, is full, green and beautiful. It is enough, just as it is. But… it’s not all that it can be. The rosebush is beautiful, the leaves and buds are beautiful. Even the thorns are beautiful for the role they play in the scheme of things toward protecting the rose. However, the rosebush hasn’t yet fulfilled it’s ultimate destiny until it is flourishing in roses. Well, it’s the same for us.

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Space… the final frontier. Cue the music! Star Trek had it so right. In fact, The Final Frontier speech has a new inspiring twist when listening to it from the angle of exploring creativity: “Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no one has gone before!”As creators we’re constantly exploring ourselves, our world, new ideas… and maybe (hopefully) going places we haven’t gone before. Creativity requires space in all its forms… mental, physical, digital, emotional. And this is the topic we’re exploring in today’s Coffee Break… creating space so we can move boldly forward! Oh and … we couldn’t resist this meme that collides two of the best worlds. https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Space-Fronteir.jpg () Conversation Points:Physical clutter Notifications and digital clutter Decision fatigue Systems and habits Invisible infrastructure of our lives Setting time and space boundaries Inbox system idea

Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)RESOURCEShttps://www.toggl.com (Toggl time tracker) (free & paid versions) https://www.icreatedaily.com/mind-power/ (Mind Power Supersedes Willpower) https://www.icreatedaily.com/examples-of-habits/ (Examples of Habits and How to Create Better Ones) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/conduit-of-creativity/ (Conduit of Creativity Coffee Break) https://www.icreatedaily.com/artist-entrepreneurs/ (Artist Entrepreneurs Lead Messy Lives) https://www.icreatedaily.com/get-organized/ (Get Organized for Greater Creativity, Productivity and Life!) (Inbox organizing tips) https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (90 Day Goals Journal & Planning) “WARNING: Startup House. Crazy Entrepreneurs Live and Work Here Knock at your own risk.”   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Artist-Entrepreneurs-quotes-startup-house.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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The JourneyWhen you watch a movie or read a book, you don’t want to know the ending ahead of time. You want to discover it as you go and as the story unfolds.  The journey of creating the life you love is like that. Your journey is very much about living each scene along the way, come what may. You know the basic plot, but not how it unfolds. You’ll always love some days more than others… some “scenes” more than others, some “characters” more than others, and that’s just the way it goes. It is in the changing that we grow, and it is in growing that we change. ~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.com

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Each day you’re building creative habits that strengthen your artistic muscles… that stimulate synapsing in the creative areas of your brain. Most of your strengths can also be your weaknesses and vice versa. You know how it goes. An extrovert can be a too boisterous, an introvert can be non-communicative, leading to relationship breakdowns or internal suffering from not speaking up. A compassionate person can get into a victim mentality around the pain in the world; a hard-hitting tough cookie can forget to be compassionate. A prolific artist can be so under-focused on business that their business suffers. Every time you engage your strengths, it reinforces them. Like walking the same pathway each day creates a well-worn path over time, so too, the pathways in your brain are reinforced every time you engage that skill. The same thing happens with your weaknesses though. The more you say, think and do things that reinforce a weakness, the more that neural pathway is strengthened. For every weakness, there is a strength waiting to be encouraged. ~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.com https://www.icreatedaily.com/your-strengths/ (Read the full article here.)

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Our guest today is an Award-winning American author, Padma Venkatraman, who has worked as a chief scientist on oceanographic ships, spent time under the sea, directed a school, and lived in 5 countries. The Padma has 4 published novels, 3 of which have won several national and international awards.  Padama gives keynote addresses, speaks on TV and radio, serves on panels, conducts workshops, has been a guest at international author festivals and visits schools all over the world. We love the quote on your website: “Stories are ships on which we sail the oceans of imagination!”Conversation Topics:Padma’s background story From science to writing Being an immigrant in the US at 19 Digging through family history Writing her first book Personal resolve after 40 rejections Finally getting Penguin Books deal Book writing process Creative habits Advice for writers How to find a good agent Padma’s future aspirations

RESOURCES:  https://padmavenkatraman.com/ (Padma’s Website) https://amzn.to/2Uo455z (A Time To Dance) https://amzn.to/2HR1Di7 (Island’s End) https://amzn.to/2HR1Di7 ( )https://amzn.to/2HK1Tzk (Climbing the Stairs) https://amzn.to/2CJS3t1 (The Bridge Home)   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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We were inspired to collect freedom quotes to share with you in celebration of the fact that we have the artistic freedom to create anything, anytime, anywhere, (for the most part). Free to CreateIt is human destiny to create… to be co-creators of art, industry and of life itself. From the art we make, to the industry we create… the creations we bring to life, and the words we write into existence, it’s all a part of our destiny. We humans are co-creators of life itself. Our lives. From the children we bear to the creations we craft, creating connects us with life, with creation and with our divinity itself. It is a human privilege to create the life we want to live… and we are the only sentient beings who can consciously achieve that for ourselves. 10 Freedom Quotes“You have escaped the cage. Your wings are stretched out. Now fly.” ~Rumi, 13th-century Persian poet   “We must never forget that today, no matter our life circumstances, we are free to create.” ~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.com   “Daily discipline is the path to creative freedom.” ~Devani Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.com   “I know but one freedom and that is the freedom of the mind.” ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Author, ‘The Little Prince’   “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” ~Nelson Mandela    “More discipline equals more creative freedom.” ~Devani Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily   “Art and nature fill my life and shape my mind towards gratitude and an overflowing of abundance. When I create I flow in the freedom of more. I feel more alive and tapped into a never-ending stream of thoughts, ideas, and dreams. My creations are birthed out of this abundance and become my offering back to the world.” ~Cindy Tripped Wentworth, artist, writer, creator   “In a free society, it is our choices—and our attitudes—that determine our freedom.” ~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.com   “My paintings include colors that reflect the vitality of life, textures that communicate the physicality of nature, and strong lines with open spaces that evoke a sense of freedom.” ~Mandy Thompson, abstract artist “What lens in your world today, if removed, would grant you greater freedom?” ~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDaily https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/greater-freedom-quotes.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Our guest today is a cellist, singer, songwriter, cheerleader and mentor for other creators. But it hasn’t always been that way. In 2013, Emily Ann Peterson received a diagnosis that forever altered her two-decade livelihood as a cellist and cello teacher. Refusing to lose her life’s love of musical expression, Emily Ann got curious. She began to bravely question and explore new artistic frontiers and broke through her creative glass ceiling through songwriting, which has opened the door to limitless possibilities for Emily. Emily Ann’s best-selling book is titled: Bare Naked Bravery: How to Be Creatively Courageous, and through it, she helps creators discover the true nature of bravery. Bravery never feels brave.~Emily Ann PetersonIn addition to all of that, Emily founded The School of Bravery, a community and learning lab for creative visionaries supporting creative entrepreneurs in growing through their challenges and discovering opportunities. All of these accomplishments and progress were made possible by Emily Ann’s rebellious adventurous spirit, curiosity, bravery and through a tailored and disciplined approach to performing and teaching, a gift from her classical training. Emily Ann writes for people who struggle to remember what hope feels like and sings to those who yearn for something secret. She speaks to those who are done being bored and crave all things beautiful, strong, sacred, and sensual. Emily’s goal is to inspire a global resonance and magnanimous community through the marriage of art and whole-person development. We’re excited to share this conversation with the talented Emily Ann Peterson! Show NotesMusical beginnings Frightening diagnosis Struggles with bravery Defining bravery Personal healing Art residency The story of Emily’s song Tides Turning Art as history and legacy Multiple income streams Post Publishing Partum Emily’s different streams of income https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-branding/ (The business side of art) Approaching corporate clients for your art Emily’s creative school Top 3 activities that produce the most for Emily Tip for authors selling on Amazon Bridge jobs Patreon vs Emily’s membership Accountability group Emily’s aspirations

“As artists, we get a unique opportunity to be historians. After we die that piece of art lives on.”~ Emily Ann Peterson, cellist, singer/songwriter, composer“When you get to the point of thinking: I’m an artist. It frees you up to make art in any way you need too.”~ Emily Ann Peterson, cellist, singer/songwriter, composer  RESOURCES https://www.emilyannpeterson.com/ (Emily’s website ) https://www.schoolofbravery.com/ (The School of Bravery) https://www.amazon.com/Bare-Naked-Bravery-Creatively-Courageous/dp/0999729403/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=emily+ann+peterson&qid=1554390382&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=68f32d5ad5462c58f16bf4660d4ce35a&language=en_US (Bare Naked Bravery: How to Be Creatively Courageous) https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner)   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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If you’re an entrepreneur, you may not like marketing. If you’re an artist or writer, you may not like business, and in particular, most creators hate sales. We get it. #BeenThereDoneThat. But if you apply creative branding to your business, with the eye of the artist, that https://www.icreatedaily.com/reframing/ (reframing) can make all the difference to your success. Bring creativity to mundanity and artistry to business. View the things you don’t like to do from the eye of the creator in you. Business needs more art, and artists need more business. ~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.com

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Welcome to another Coffee Break! We’re brainstorming creative prompt ideas and would love to hear yours.We’re excited about a new project that’s brewing and would love your thoughts, input, and ideas. Between January-March we hosted three https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-challenges/ (creative challenges) that have been a hit in the iCreateDaily community. Even though we’re not going to have a challenge every month, we would like to keep the moment going, so that’s what we talk about in this short coffee break podcast. Topics Discussed: iCreateDaily Challenges Creative prompts Conceptual prompts Types of prompts Your feedback & input

RESOURCES:  https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-challenges/ (iCreateDaily Challenge Waitlist) https://www.facebook.com/groups/iCreateDaily/ (Creator’s Facebook Group) Creators@iCreateDaily.com https://icreatedaily.myshopify.com/collections/iyogadaily (iYogaDaily mugs & shirts) https://icreatedaily.myshopify.com/collections/iwritedaily (iWriteDaily mugs & shirts) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Derailed!My left leg is shaking faster than the second hand on the clock 5 feet away as it shakes the table. Tap-tap-tap-tap-tap-tap. What a lovely clock…tick-tock… and I can see New Zealand hanging out right at the [7:30] mark. Have you ever notice how New Zealand always seems tossed off the coast of Australia like an afterthought? Have you ever had a second breakfast or “elevensies”? Oh, yikes! There’s a large cobweb in a that corner, but what the heck is a cob? Sounds corny. I should look up ‘corny’ to see the origin of that word. Wonder if it really has anything to do with corn…? Maybe I should scroll Instagram for the latest viral art trend. ‘Market research’ for iCreateDaily…. This mundane pathway of nothing is leading me… nowhere. We have ideas and tips for your creator’s toolbox to help find your way should you end up there. You can read or listen to the full article here. ALSO… let us know how you like our new article table of contents “jump to” feature. (We’re planning to add that to all articles over time and would appreciate hearing if you like it and use it). Topics covered in this audio article include:Derailed The Path to Nowhere The Freedom of Discipline Examples of Habits Common to Creatives Negative Habits Good Habits Changing Mental State Discipline is Survival Redirecting Bad Habits 4 Examples of Redirecting Bad Habits Gains not Gaps Rewards vs Treats

https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Before the Editor…All writers understand the need for an editor. But most never consider a writing coach. A writing coach can mean the difference in the success of a book, and can also save thousands of dollars in editing fees. We had a lot of fun learning from today’s guest. The conversation included a candid discussion of the pros and cons of writing and the publishing world today, and ended with a surprise exchange at the end regarding vision and aspirations. If you were a serious athlete, you’d hire a coach to take you to the next level and make your efforts amount to something. If you’re serious about writing a book, you’ll enjoy this conversation.The Writer’s PlightWriting can be both isolating, uncertain, and lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. Having someone on your side, guiding you through the rough spots is more than a luxury for the serious writer. It might make all the difference in your success as well as your enjoyment of the process. In this episode, we discuss what a writing coach is, and why a writer should consider hiring one, as well as free alternatives to hiring a coach. Today’s Guest:The delightful Laura Franzini has degrees in journalism and photography and is a former correspondent and copy editor with the Boston Globe and LA Times where she was part of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize-winning team. Today, Laura is the director of programs and partnerships for https://www.authoraccelerator.com/ (Author Accelerator), a company of author coaches providing one-on-one coaching to authors. Laura currently oversees all of Author Accelerator’s writing and coaching programs, working to bring writers the support they need from Author Accelerator’s trained expert coaches. Where the slogan is: A Personal Trainer for Your Writing LifeLaura lives in Los Angeles where she teaches yoga and eats only plants. Topics Discussed:Laura’s serendipitous start in journalism Author Accelerator Editor vs writing coach The benefits of collaboration in writing Laura’s journey with Author Accelerator How Author Accelerator’s coaches help authors Questions writers should ask themselves Why clichéd themes matter Creating a structure for your novel When to hire a writing coach Partnering with the right writing coach for you Best selling lists and book marketing Key habits of successful authors Laura’s profound future vision

Knowing your ‘Why’ slays doubt.~Jennie Nash, founder-Author AcceleratorWhy You Need a Writing CoachListen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)RESOURCES http://www.authoraccelerator.com/icreatedaily (Author Accelerator’s Website) (+ some goodies for iCreateDaily Podcast listeners!) http://shrsl.com/1ixdu (Jenny Nash, founder-Author Accelerator’s Creative Live Writing Courses.) https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner)   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.amazon.com/iCreateDaily-Day-Goal-Journal-Accountability/dp/B07HS56NVV/ref=as_li_ss_tl?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=d4aded8669dcbb752be37139c0aeae5f&language=en_US (The Day is the Way).https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Conduit of CreativityWe are all conduits of creativity. We pluck ideas from the ethers, or the ideas float by like invisible clouds. Through effort, crafting, and refinement we usher the idea into the world. In this Coffee Break, we talk about the process of bringing ideas to life and cultivating our own flow state. The more we are willing to show up for our work, hobby or business, then the more we are open to “The Flow” of ideas. Rituals and SymbolsHaving a ritual and/or symbols to evoke your creativity and muse can be helpful. LeAura has a rock with the word “Create” etched into it that often sits on or by her laptop. It serves as both a reminder of what she loves doing and an affirmation. https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Create-Stone.jpg ()   I (Devani) use my Laptop screen saver space to keep a quote or vision board style image to invoke a goal I’m working towards, or some personal/professional growth I’m seeking. While that image changes every several months depending on what I’m working on, the current image is this Venn Diagram: https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/discipline-flow-surrender.jpg () We hope you enjoy this Coffee Break and share your tools, symbols, and rituals that keep you on track! You can always email us: Creators@iCreateDaily.com. We’d love to hear from you.  Topics DiscussedRecording ideas Creative conduit Chalice symbolism https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-challenges/ (30-day challenges) Being in the flow Symbols and rituals Going pro

“Ideas are like sparks on the wind. Elusive and ephemeral. Recording them is the first step toward manifesting them.” ~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDaily Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)RESOURCES:  https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-challenges/ (iCreatDaily Creator Challenges) https://www.icreatedaily.com/ideation-tools/ (5 Simple Ideation Tools) https://www.icreatedaily.com/flow-state/ (Flow State: Hack Productivity Through Parkinson’s Law) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9CzKwhpiiI (Seth Godin interview with Chase Jarvis) https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (90 Day Goals Journal and Planner) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/ayn-cates-sullivan/ (Ann Cates Sullivan – celtic fiction author interview)   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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The Harvard Goals Study MythThere’s an unproven urban legend citing a 1979 Harvard MBA study on goal setting that says that 83% of graduate students do not do goal setting. This oft-cited study is as yet apparently unfound and mimics an identical one supposedly published by Yale in 1953, also as yet undiscovered in the online world. It seems this might be a made-up story by a motivational guru.1) However, suffice it to say that goal setting is effective, judging by the experience of anyone who sets goals and works diligently toward their achievement. “Clear goals increase persistence and self­ efficacy, making individuals less susceptible to the undermining effects of anxiety, disappointment, and frustration.” ~D.H. Schunk, 1990, Educational Psychologist. Do You Know Your Goals in Life?So if you don’t yet know your goals in life, no worries! Most people don’t. But… now that you’re thinking of it… now that you’re looking into it, you can begin to unfurl this rosebud one petal at a time. The good news is that the process of setting goals is literally only a pen and paper away. Or only a screen away if you prefer digital documentation. Begin at the End There’s a concept of starting at the end and working your way backward, from goal achieved to the present day. In order to build your field of dreams, you must not only plan it, but work on it daily. A 1,000-foot journey begins with a single step, but to embark on a journey means that you need to know where you want to go. If you don’t know where you want to end up, you can start with the next place you want to go and head in that direction. https://www.icreatedaily.com/goals-in-life/ (Read the Full Article here!)  https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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This is not the era of being discovered. Now is the time to for choosing yourself.… to discover what ignites you and invokes your creativity. This is also the time in history when you have the freedom of opportunity to choose yourself. Choose YourselfWe first heard the term “https://www.amazon.com/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=40f396b7be0c7475f8c77befa146b076&language=en_US (Choose Yourself)” from the book of that name by James Altucher. His entire book is about this concept, as is another one of our favorite books by thought leader Seth Godin’s in his uniquely engaging book, “https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Your-Turn-Always/dp/1936719320/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=What+to+do+When+it%E2%80%99s+Your+Turn&qid=1553370036&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=95037d7ad9123e8fc3824799267f2578&language=en_US (What to do When it’s Your Turn…)” It just makes sense. Choose to create your own platform and audience. Do the hard work and bring your craft to the world… keep bringing it… and keep on bringing it. Don’t wait to be discovered. Discover yourself! The middle man is missing. Your dreams are in your hands. There’s no gatekeeper stopping you.~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comLet us know what you’re working on… your gains and your struggles. That’s what we’re here for. Yes, you will have to work hard. But… aren’t your dreams worth it?~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.comCreate the life you want to live, one day at a time. https://www.icreatedaily.com/discover-yourself/ (Read the full article here!)  https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Mind power is vastly stronger than will power. Hmm.. but how are they different? Isn’t will power the same as mind power, and if not what is the difference between the power of mind and the power of will? Research has shown that willpower is depleted throughout the day, as we grow tired, or as we experience “decision fatigue”. The good news is that—like most things in life—you can improve will power over time through regularly exercising the willpower muscle. And like exercise, there are numerous personal development tools you can employ that increase your capacity and abilities. Strategies and tactics aside, there is another—even simpler way—to accomplish your goals and put both will power and mind power to work for you. It’s not easy, but only at first. Once you establish the habit, it becomes effortless. Will power is about making a decision.Mind power is about creating an outcome.~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comhttps://www.icreatedaily.com/mind-power/ (Read the full article here!)https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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This article will be short and simple so that you can get on with your goals. Success is not a mystery. Success is simply following proven steps to achieve your goals.Many creatives say they work best when they have some sort of support network. When you associate with others who are somewhere along the journey you’re on, it easier for you to arrive at your goals. Let’s discuss a few of those here. https://www.icreatedaily.com/steps-to-achieve-your-goals/ (Read the full article here!)https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Today’s podcast is a shorter interview with former elite athlete and physical therapist, Fabienne Raphaël. Fabienne is a speaker, podcaster, and business coach helping others earn while doing work they love. Fabienne’s coaching helps people craft and develop their skills into highly paid purpose-driven coaching programs and businesses. Fabienne has been featured in Forbes, ABC, FOX, CBS, Inc. and Huffington Post and has appeared on over 30 podcasts, such as CopyChief Radio and Entrepreneur on Fire. In addition, Fabienne’s background in radio and television hosting is put to good use in her own podcast, titled, Marketing to Crush your Competitors, with over 300 episodes to date. Fabienne radiates a high level of energy, authenticity and enthusiasm in her purpose-driven work. We think you will find her story interesting and stimulating toward considering your own possibilities. Show NotesFabienne’s story Fabienne’s athletic career Perfect doesn’t exist Physical therapy employee to entrepreneur Failures to success Important environment for success Coached a photographer client toward monetizing his work Why entrepreneurs need to grow their audience and how to The need to offer value for free, but also, the need to charge sooner than later The business use of social networks that many aren’t familiar with The advantage solo creators have over big brands in growing their social following How even introverts can grow a following through social networks Reasons not to go to university / alternate option to college How specialized training can help you be profitable from your first client

Everyone has something special that they do best.~Fabienne Raphaël, business coach, podcaster, speaker RESOURCE MENTIONEDhttp://www.fabienneraphael.com (Fabienne’s website) https://www.icreatedaily.com/reasons-not-to-go-to-college/ (Article: Reasons Not to Go to College) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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The Gift in the LessonThe Guest House has comforted me during troubled times and salved my aching heart with the reminder, that it is all a part of the heights and depths of the human experience. That it is all a lesson wrapped as a gift… and sometimes a gift wrapped as a lesson. It is in my life, and I’d much rather view it as “for me” rather than “to me”. Interesting what a difference just one little word makes. If you have trouble thinking of some of your struggles, especially those apparently inflicted by others as “a gift”… consider that to view it so is to empower yourself to discover the gem in the dirt. To sift the gem from the dirt and hold it to the light of the heart is to illuminate its brilliance… and to make sacred the struggle. https://www.icreatedaily.com/guest-house-by-rumi (Read the full article here!)  https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Guest-House-Rumi-Poem.jpg ()

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Are you certain that college is the best option for you? Or perhaps you assume that you have no choice but to go to college in order to get a good job. We’re ardent about this topic because today, there are more reasons not to go to college than there are to go, especially for creators and entrepreneurs. “Student loan debt is now the second highest consumer debt category – behind only mortgage debt – and higher than both credit cards and auto loans.”~Zack Friedman, senior contributor, Forbes.comReasons NOT to go to CollegeIn 2018, 69% of graduating seniors had college debt. A 2017 study revealed that 49.6% of college graduates reported they’re not using their degree.1) Some haven’t chosen to work in that field. Others haven’t found a job in their field of study.

Whether or not you have a college degree, we all know the college scenario: It takes time and money and includes courses you don’t need and won’t ever use. https://www.icreatedaily.com/reasons-not-to-go-to-college/ (Read the full article with shareable graphics here!)

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Each Day is a New Beginning“Have a Nice Day!” Perhaps there’s more to this stale American phrase. The saying isn’t “Have a nice day if things go your way.” Rather, the onus is on us. Each day is a new beginning, a new opportunity to strive for excellence, to find joy, and to create your day your way. Don’t let the pitfalls of the past weigh you down. If yesterday bombed, you have today. More importantly, you have this moment in time. Don’t wait to see how your day is going to go. Happen to your day. Choose how you will be, come what may. https://www.icreatedaily.com/create-your-day/ (Read the full article here!)What will you paint on the canvas of your day?~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.com

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If you are struggling in your business endeavors, know that you’re not alone. Struggle is normal. That’s how we grow stronger and better. To help and inspire you in your journey, we’ve pulled together some quotes about business growth to boost you when you’re down and fortify you when you’re in the arena. Remember… The more you learn to retrain and reframe, the less failure feels like pain, and it’s all just growth.~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.comThe seedling struggles to push aside the soil and grow. The new mom pushes through pain and a baby is born. The butterfly beats its wings against the cocoon to grow strong enough to fly. The car moves because of the friction of the tire against the road. Our bodies stay healthier the more we push against gravity and move. https://www.icreatedaily.com/quotes-about-business-growth/ (Read the full 60 quotes here!)10 Quotes About Business Growth“Growth is a spiral process, doubling back on itself, reassessing and regrouping.”~Julia Margaret Cameron, British Photographer“Sometimes we need a push and a little help from our friends. Find friends who will support your aspirations, and together, you will go farther.”~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.com“The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.”~Harvey S. Firestone, Fonder of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company“Building a business is like being a parent. You give your ‘child’ structure and principle, while remaining open to whatever it is to become.”~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDaily“Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I never heard of anyone ever stumbling on something sitting down.”~Charles F. Kettering, American inventor, engineer, businessman, and the holder of 186 patents“Embrace what you don’t know, especially in the beginning, because what you don’t know can become your greatest asset. It ensures that you will absolutely be doing things different from everybody else.”~Sara Blakely, American billionaire businesswoman, and founder of Spanx“Belief system creates your perspective… your perspective is all that matters.”~Tom Bilyeu, co-founder Quest Nutrition, founder Impact Theory“Creativity and innovation are fueled by curiosity and a willingness to fail.”~Chip Conley, American hotelier, hospitality entrepreneur, author and speaker“It’s never the big things… it’s all the little changes you can make in your life that make the difference.”~Dean Graziosi, on Impact Theory“Never let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”~John Wooden, American basketball player and head coachhttps://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Today’s guest was an atheist until her life-changing bicycling accident and near-death experience (NDE). As a geologist, research scientist and corporate trainer, Nancy Rynes was not into spiritual things. She also wasn’t creating much of anything. For over two decades Nancy aligned herself with the skepticism prevalent in so much of the scientific community. Until… until that fateful collision with destiny that changed her life forever. Now Nancy is an author and keynote speaker, and teaches the development of heart-centered intuition, toward living a life of inspiration and creativity with a focus on love, compassion, kindness, gratitude, and joy. On top of all that, Nancy is horsewoman, gardener, nature lover and an incredible artist specializing in oil paintings ranging from horses, dogs, landscapes, and native art as well as jewelry making. We look forward to learning more about Nancy’s incredible story followed by her creative and spiritual life. Topics Discussed:Nancy’s education and background Listening to signs in your life An impactful life-changing event Out of body experience Heart stopped Learning life lessons Discovering life purpose Incredible creativity Writing her story Creativity helps heal Nancy’s promise Nancy’s crossroads in life From atheist to spiritual Bridging science and spirituality Painting, writing, and creating jewelry Transitioning careers Selling art in galleries, online, & shows Nancy’s book Awakenings from the Light Practical ways to bring spirituality into your life

“I no longer identify with fear.”~Nancy Rynes, author, artist, speaker, geologistAll of us are a part of this field of divine love. It’s an energy field that’s all around us and permeates everything. and we are all intimately connected to each other through this field of divine love.~Nancy Rynes, author, artist, speaker, geologistWe are all intimately connected to each other through this field of divine love. It’s like a pond with ripples and anything we do is a ripple in this field. ~Nancy Rynes, author, artist, speaker, geologist It wasn’t a near death experience… it was a spiritual experience that unleashed a creativity in me, the likes of which I’d never seen for me.~Nancy Rynes, author, artist, speaker, geologistScience and creativity are both rooted in curiosity.~Devani Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.com http://nancyrynes.com/ (Nancy Rynes Website) https://www.amazon.com/Awakenings-Light-Lessons-Death-Experience/dp/1508453748/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Nancy+Rynes&qid=1552352149&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=8acccbc4506ccaf28e20684483b790fa&language=en_US (Awakenings from the Light: 12 Life Lessons from a Near Death Experience) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/consciousness-with-mark-gober/ (Episode 152: Creativity and Consciousness with Mark Gober) https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (90 Day Gratitude Journal) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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Creators live on the leading edge of different. Dare to dream, then make it so. Many people dream but few really believe in their dreams. To live a different life than we’ve ever lived before can seem unimaginable to most. However, that gap in belief and faith is remedial through the daily practice of visioning, setting goals and then working to meet those goals. To do anything we’ve never done before requires mental fortitude and emotional resilience. You’ll need to build that vision mentally and imbue it with passion nurtured daily through setting and achieving the goals needed to make it so. Do the work that most will not do and your dreams will unfold before you.https://www.icreatedaily.com/dare-to-dream/ (Read the full article here.)

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Personal branding examples can be helpful to study as you’re developing your own brand. Many creators struggle whether—and how—to blend several creative passions under “one umbrella”. Discovering Your Brand’s PurposeYour “brand” is so much more than just a logo or name. Your brand is also your persona in the world; it’s an extension of you. If that sounds intimidating, don’t worry! This isn’t something you have to get right all in one try! You can even start without it. In fact, it took us several months to hone in on the iCreateDaily brand, slogan, and core message. There are still tweaks we make as we grow personally and as a company. The beauty of the journey is that your brand grows with you! While iCreateDaily isn’t exactly a personal brand, because it’s not named after us—the mother/daughter team of LeAura and Devani—as founders, the process of refinement is the same. And for us, it is still very personal to our life purpose: who we are and what we stand for. https://www.icreatedaily.com/personal-branding-examples/ (Read the full article here!)The small business involves the presence, purpose and persona of the founders.What is your https://www.icreatedaily.com/brand-identity/ (brand’s purpose)? To identify your brand’s purpose, start with your own. If you’re not clear on that yet, don’t worry. That will become apparent over time. In the meanwhile, head in the direction you’re drawn to and start there. https://www.icreatedaily.com/what-are-you-passionate-about/ (This article may also help). Your brand is free to express the purpose you conceive and perceive.~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDaily

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Your website is your gateway to the world. However, today’s world has many gateways, so in this article, we discuss various answers to a question we often hear, which is: “Do I need a website?” The Age of OptionsThere are so many options for getting your work out into the world today. The Internet, aka, the World Wide Web, aka, The Information Superhighway brings the world to your fingertips and your work to the world. Not only does the Internet grant unprecedented access to global reach, but so far, most all of the social platforms are absolutely free. The world shall be forever indebted to the inventor of the internet, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, and all who came before—and after—to lay the groundwork necessary to make it possible. Talk about creators and entrepreneurs, Sir Tim Berners-Lee was the perfect visionary to receive or conceive of the idea of the internet. Few others would have done so for free. Speaking of free, no matter the frustrations or opinions on Facebook and Google and of the other social platforms… it’s important to put it all into perspective. Don’t waste time complaining about the idiosyncrasies of Facebook. Remember, it’s free. https://www.icreatedaily.com/do-i-need-a-website/ (You can read the full article here.)

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How to Set Achievable GoalsTo set achievable goals is to focus on the desired outcome and work it backwards. Identify where you’d like to be at the end of the quarter—or the day—and then the steps needed to get there. The two kinds of goals we focus on in this episode are:Macro goals: monthly and quarterly Micro goals: daily and weekly

Macro goals are great for creating a future vision to work towards. An example of a macro goal: Publishing your first fiction novel.  

A a number of people in our audience have this goal, and that’s wonderful. But, publishing a novel–especially your first one–is a pretty big deal. It could take you months, or years, to finish the first draft alone. On top of that, you have to then consider the costs, time, and energy involved in editing your book, getting it printed, and the marketing. When authors say that a book is a business – they’re not kidding! BUT… This is where micro goals come in. Set Micro GoalsThink of micro-goals as stepping stones. They help you break down a vision that might seem insurmountable. Micro goals allow you to track your progress and celebrate smaller milestones on your journey. Using the publishing example, a micro goal could look like:In 3 months I will write 50k words.

Publishing a book can feel so far away. But writing 555 words today is extremely doable. If you keep writing that for 90 days, you’ll have around 50k done. You want to set yourself up for success with real daily milestones to feel good about. On the days you don’t hit your mark you can easily course correct. Achievable goals are the first step to self-improvement.~JK Rowlings, author  RESOURCEShttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/setting-your-goals/ (Episode 171: Setting Your Goals ~ Coffee Break) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/goals-planning/ (Episode 130: Goals Planning – Audio Article) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/dreams-and-goals/ (Episode 121: Dreams and Goals ~ Audio Article) https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (90 Day Goals Journal and Planner)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Set-Achievable-Goals-quotes-jk-rowlings.jpg ()   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

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We’re having fun with this theme of branding.  What’s fun about it? Well, today, more than ever you have the opportunity to create a brand with purpose. You. Your brand…. Your purpose, custom made to doing work you love, that expresses who you are, what’s important to you and the purpose you conceive and perceive. Wow! Imagine that! So, natural… so obvious… so as it should be, but unfortunately, not yet so common. However, creators are changing this. Creators are leading the way to creating with purpose.“Your brand is free to express the purpose you conceive and perceive.”~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDailyFrom Sterile Corporate to Colorful PersonalBusiness is evolving from larger impersonal corporations to the solopreneurs of creators. https://www.icreatedaily.com/artist-entrepreneurs/ (Artist-entrepreneurs) are a thing and are becoming increasingly a very big thing. Imagine, a world with fewer mega-corporations and many—many more—tiny ones. Brands that are comprised of one or few originators tend to be more https://www.icreatedaily.com/new-renaissance/ (purpose driven). It’s easier for solopreneurs to be a brand with purpose… easier to connect to your reason for being; connect to what drives you when it’s your work, your origin, your passion, your purpose. https://www.icreatedaily.com/brand-with-purpose/ (Read the full article here!)https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Discover-Purpose.jpg ()

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Momentum and the Power of ProgressNever underestimate the power of momentum to propel you forward into the life of your dreams. Momentum quotes can help keep you inspired, but they work best when followed by creating daily. Daily action, is how momentum is built. Add vision, goals and learning to your doing, and you will be unstoppable. Momentum Used in MediaIf you take a look at many companies such as Netflix, Amazon Prime shows, and even TV, radio, and any subscription service really… they all use the power of habit and momentum to keep you hooked. Many people have Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime to stream shows. What happens when you finish a show or episode? Those services autoplay the next program, in an attention-grabbing intro lure. The channel automatically starts the next show. The radio segways right into the new segment. YouTube suggests the next video in your new rabbit hole obsession, (though thankfully you can toggle the auto-play off)! Social media’s endless scroll keeps our attention hypnotized on other people’s highlight-reel versions of life. There are a lot of brands today that are using the power of momentum to help their consumers easily stay attached to their service. Sometimes, these are to our benefit (e.g., healthy meal box subscriptions), but many times to our detriment (e.g., encouraging binge consumption). But here’s the thing… …the really big thing: YOU ARE IN CHARGE!! https://www.icreatedaily.com/momentum-quotes/ (Read the full article here!)10 Momentum Quotes“Inertia and depression are linked. They tend to stick together. Blast them both with positive momentum.” ~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDaily “Unwavering incremental change can create remarkable and monumental results.” ~ Ryan Lilly, author, entrepreneur “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” ~Amelia Earhart, pilot “It is in the momentum of creating daily that we learn how to create more and how much more we can create.” ~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDaily “Commitment is the ignitor of momentum.” ~Peggy Wood, American actress “Move forward, with generosity. Move forward, with a willingness to live with the tension. Move forward, learning as you go. The person who fails the most, wins.” ~Seth Godin, What to do When it’s your Turn “Momentum has power.” ~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily “Anyone who dreams of an uncommon life, eventually discovers that there is no choice but to seek an uncommon approach to living it.” ~The One Thing book, by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Daily action, is how momentum is built. Add vision, goals and learning to your doing, and you will be unstoppable. ~Devani Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDaily.com “What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life?” ~Tony Robbins, speaker, entrepreneur, writer

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Today we’re delighted to be catching up with intuitive artist, Mandy Thompson, whom we interviewed on episode 12 of the iCreateDaily Podcast! If you didn’t get to hear that, you’ll find it linked below under Resources. Raised with Pencils in HandRaised in rural Georgia with pencils in hand as early as her mama can remember, Mandy Thompson has always been an artist at heart. She spent 15 years offering her creativity in the corporate arena before becoming a professional artist. Healing Through a Return to ArtMandy returned to art in her mid-30s as a way to work through depression and process her emotions and found abstract art as her medium for expressing emotional concepts. Mandy’s vibrant and abstract intuitive art is a feast for the eyes with uncommon depth, richness and symbolic perspective. Mandy is gifted at encouraging creativity and healing through art, humor and authentic connection with her community of artists and fans. Mandy Thompson’s art is imbued with presence, healing and soul… in fact we’ve been calling it ‘Soul Centered Intuitive Art.’ Today, we get to catch up with what Mandy’s been up to! Topics Discussed:Why Mandy created ‘Analogue: a Field Guide for The Soul’  Art changes your brain chemistry Benefits of art journaling & writing Living with intention Intuitive art creations Creators like exploring questions About Mandy’s Analogue journal’s success and process Mandy’s description of her Slow-Living Personal and creative alignment with values Awareness, reflection, & asking deeper questions Mandy’s intuitive painting process Dealing with tragic world news with art Medication, art, & mental health Working through depression and anxiety Mandy’s top business tips and activities

“Living with intention is accessible to people.” ~Mandy Thompson, visual artist, creator, entrepreneur“Live the questions now.”~Rainer Maria Rilke, poet & novelist, 1875-1926“We need to be tangibly engaged with our reality.” ~Mandy Thompson, visual artist, creator, entrepreneurLINKS and RESOURCEShttps://www.mandythompson.com/ (Mandy Thompson’s Website) https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0101035 (How Art Changes Your Brain (research)) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/emotional-art/ (iCreateDaily Podcast Episode 12 with Mandy Thompson) https://www.icreatedaily.com/integrated-life/ (The Integrated Life – Merging of Personal and Business)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Mandy-Thompson-tangibly-engaged-in-reality.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (A podcast for creators serious about your art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)iCreateDaily!

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In today’s maze of options and noise, people everywhere are seeking an integrated life. From integration of personal and professional lives to integration of purpose, passion and work, creators especially, are seeking fulfillment more from meaning than money. But creators need money too to be free to pursue their purpose. A common challenge for people growing their business is how to manage your personal versus business lives, including your presence in the various online platforms such as social media and your website. For creatives and entrepreneurs, the lines between personal and business have become increasingly blurred, especially if you’re working from home. Do you have more than one thing going on? More than one business or passion that you’re building simultaneously? Many creatives do. https://www.icreatedaily.com/integrated-life/ (Read the full article here!)

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Managing Your Ideas JournalFirst, accept that your ideas journal is going to be a messy place. Like a construction site in process, or a garden after tilling, “building sites” are supposed to be messy. Ideas journals are the sketch stage of the blueprints for future projects. This is where you sketch and ideate, complete with strikeouts and scribbles, that anchor the outline of things to come, should you decide to bring them to life. The inception of any project, is messy. Beginnings are where you splash ideas to paper like throwing paint to canvas.~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDailyhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Ideas-Journals-paint-on-canvas.jpg () Idea to PaperYour first recording of your idea is a brain dump. This idea is going to evolve, but for now, your goal is to capture it… to anchor it… to save it for future, and, as importantly, to clear your mind of it. Recording your idea on paper is the first step of manifestation.So have fun and enjoy the freedom to be messy in the creative process. Don’t worry about editing while your idea is under construction. You can revisit it later, when you have the time to consider whether this is the next idea for you to develop further. If you need help on how to decide which idea to do next we elaborate on a simple process for that https://www.icreatedaily.com/goals-planning/ (in this article and video). Keeping an ideas journal can free your mind and help you https://www.icreatedaily.com/the-power-of-focus/ (stay focused) on your present projects. Consider your journal as a repository keeping this new life alive and safe until you’re ready to nurture it to life… or release it back into the ethers. It’s the pauses… that’s where the music resides.~Arthur Rubinstein, Polish American pianist & composer, 1887-1982https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Ideas-Journals-Arthur-Rubinstein-quotes.jpg ()

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Can we all agree that comparison is the worst? And we don’t mean ‘Do you think nachos or pizza is better?’ Nachos, of course! We mean the kind that goes: “Ugh. Why should I ever bother singing or songwriting because I’ll never sound as good as Adele? And I don’t even know how to write a song!”   Compare and DespairWe all compare at some point in our lives, even if we know it’s to our detriment. Often times these days, many people are trapped and stumped by the masquerade of perfection portrayed on social media. Everything looks effortlessly amazing and everyone looks endlessly happy. And let’s not even get started on that painter who made the most epic time-lapse video of a mandala with perfectly ratioed circles! In fact, just this morning after we filmed this, I (Devani) logged onto Facebook and what was the first thing I saw? Marie Forleo had published a new video! And the topic? Of ALL the topics she knows so much about… This video was about comparison!  Now I love Marie Forleo, she’s one of my role models, but my first and strongest internal reaction was: “Crap. Her video is obviously going to be so much better AND it’s already got hundreds of comments AND look at her perfect film studio.” I literally was comparing our video about comparison to her video about comparison after explaining to our tribe about how detrimental comparison can be! WOW! For those of you who love irony, how about a dish of meta-irony?  So I quickly snapped out of it, closed Facebook without watching her video, and carried on with the day. But it was a good reality check to realize that even consciously being aware that comparing is bad, there are times we all fall prey to it. Over time, snapping out of the twinge of jealousy or envy we feel gets easier! “Don’t be intimidated by the masquerade of perfection portrayed on social media.” ~Devani Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDailyTopics DiscussedIteration and repetition Writing vs editing Handling self-criticism Honing your craft Why comparison can hurt you Personal examples of our flops and iterations Social media personas Learning vs despairing

“There are two types of people in the world who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in the world: Those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed.”~Ray Goforth, Executive Director for the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in AerospaceRESOURCEShttps://www.icreatedaily.com/ideation-tools/ (5 Simple Ideation Tools and Methods for the Creative Mind) https://www.icreatedaily.com/organic-seo/ (Organic SEO to Grow Your Website Traffic) https://www.icreatedaily.com/writers-challenge/ (iWriteDaily 30 Day Writers Challenge) https://www.amazon.com/Create-Daily-Wisdom-Journal-Self-Exploration/dp/B07J5R81FW (The Wisdom Journal) https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily Journals) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wXCM8J5Pjs&t= (The 5 Minute Rule) A podcast for creators serious about your art.https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)iCreateDaily!

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Award Winning AuthorOur guest today, Ayn Cates Sullivan, is an award-winning and bestselling author of celtic mythology and folklore for the modern age, as well as inspirational children’s books. More than an author of celtic fiction, our guest—Dr. Ayn Cates Sullivan’s—life is deeply entwined with her appreciation of Druid legend and spirituality. Ayn’s love of celtic goddesses and heroines is played out upon the pages of her novels as well as in her spiritual teaching from the platform of her Master’s in Literature and in Spiritual Psychology. Ayn Cates Sullivan’s “Legends of the Grail series” includes two highly acclaimed books,Heroines of Avalon Legends of the Grail: Stories of Celtic Goddesses, with a 3rd in the series for 2019, titled: Legends of the Grail: Kings and Heroes

Ayn hasn’t just written about the Ancient Celts… she has also extensively toured the British Isles in pursuit of connection with legends and roots, and today continues to study with British experts on Celtic myth and legend. As a teacher, Ayn Cates Sullivan loves to assist creative women and men in spiritual discoveries as well as tutoring for emerging authors each year. We won’t list all of Ayn’s books here but you can visit her website linked below for the complete list! Topics Discussed:Ayn’s background story and heritage Chasing Celtic folklore in Ireland and the UK Dealing with depression by visiting sacred sites Finishing her Doctorate Ayn’s daughter encouraging her to publish her stories Being turned down by publishers Starting a publishing company Getting published overseas Celtic goddesses, Druids, and Irish folktale Sold out her first Legends of the Grail book the first day! Tips for authors, aspiring authors, and writers The most productive actions for selling your books Importance of Foreign Rights agents and overseas publishing Radio shows, book signings, and events Finding the right award ceremonies for submitting your book The three most important things that Ayn would recommend for authors Working with illustrators for illustrated books What to look for in a PR agency The critical importance of Amazon reviews Closing thoughts

“We achieve our wholeness by asking the right questions.” ~Ayn Cates Sullivan, author, publisher, & teacherRESOURCEShttp://ayncatessullivan.com/ (Ayn Cates Sullivan’s website) https://www.ibpa-online.org/ (Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)) https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (90 Day Goals Journal (free download offer))   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Asking-Questions.jpg ()

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Ideation tools can be complex or uber simple. You can probably guess which approach we favor. Ideas can come in a flash… a flash of inspiration, of awareness, of reflection… and they can disappear as quickly. Ideas are ephemeral entities that live in the vaporous ether that permeates, envelopes and protects life on our planet. Ideas can come and go like clouds on a windy day. Here now, gone in a minute, before they’ve had time to precipitate their essence into your conscious mind.1) The ideation process helps you find, gather and grow your ideas. From our experience, the simpler the ideation process, the better for successful replication… from inception to idea to manifestation. If you’re not yet in that place where ideas flow freely, https://www.icreatedaily.com/artist-block/ (this article) may be the first place for you to go before continuing on here. https://www.icreatedaily.com/ideation-tools/ (Read the full article here!)“The more you act on your ideas, the more ideas will flow to you.”~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDailyhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ideation-tools-quotes-flow-to-you.jpg () 

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So I was going to research something online, noticed I had a Facebook notification, clicked on it, responded to it… then, 8 minutes later, I forgot what I was doing. It took me a couple minutes of retracing my steps to recover it. I call it BBS… Busy Brain Syndrome. That’s never happened to you, right?  The “can’t remember what I was going to do… or say”, the dilemma can happen multiple times over the next hour and sometimes minutes if I let it. Fortunately, I now use https://www.icreatedaily.com/resources/ (a time tracker) to track my time, and often refer to it to quickly recall the last task, or my entire day, such as when I’m posting the day’s review in my journal. However, I’m not concerned. Miffed sometimes, yes. Concerned, no. I know that my forgetfulness is not because of heredity or any deleterious aging. It shows up in people of all ages, including youth. The forgetfulness of this era is often just BBS – Busy Brain Syndrome.~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Busy-Brain-Syndrome-bbs.jpg ()

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David Young is an author, musician-singer-songwriter, public speaker, meditation teacher, visual artist, and intuitive channeler, cultivating intuition through music and meditation. As an author, David’s latest book is titled: The True Story of Jesus and His Wife Mary Magdalena: Their Untold Truth Through Art and Evidential Channeling As a visual artist painter, David creates beautiful, intuitive art he calls “channeled painting”, which we will link to in the podcast show notes.  As a musician, David has recorded 60 albums and sold over 1,000,000 copies and is a twice Grammy Nominated musician who plays two renaissance flutes at one time in harmony.  David Young is also a healer and an evidential channeler.Well known for its soothing sounds and healing properties that aid in cultivating intuition and healing. David’s music is a staple in hospitals and healing centers and spas throughout the country. John Hopkins Medical Centers is one hospital that has entire floors playing David’s music 24/7. As Musician, Teacher and Speaker David travels throughout the country hosting over 350 of his signature workshops, A Portal Between Heaven and Earth. These meditation workshops, combine David’s healing music with guided meditations, where countless attendees continuously report phenomenal spiritual experiences. Topics Discussed:David Young’s story How David started playing spiritual flute music Launching his first album with a friend Touring the US playing his music at art festivals How his music helped facilitate other-worldly experiences Making music to help people reach meditative spaces How David’s music and art festivals sparked his interest in painting Making 150 seemingly abstract 7′ to 8′ paintings The connection between spiritual channeling and David’s paintings David’s music influencing other artists Hospitals and spas using David’s music David’s 400+ meditation healing workshops Cultivating intuition and spiritual guides through creativity Channeling verse evidential channeling David’s personal and workshop meditation practices Stories of people who’ve had other-worldly experiences The story of how David wrote his book Traveling through South France for book research David’s daily creative habits Creative business tips for selling your art

“Our minds are like umbrellas, they’re only useful when they’re open.” ~David Young, musician, artist, author“Whenever we repeat a certain action, it goes into our subconscious and just becomes so natural.” ~David Young, musician, artist, author RESOURCEShttp://www.davidyoungmusic.com/ (DavidYoungMusic.com) https://www.DavidYoungArt.com/ (DavidYoungArt.com) https://www.amazon.com/True-Story-Jesus-Wife-Magdalena/dp/1939116198/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1550186489&sr=8-1&keywords=The+True+Story+of+Jesus+and+his+Wife+Mary+Magdalena&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=f0ecce6ee2ff628e48df982e23ffdf11&language=en_US (The True Story of Jesus and his Wife Mary Magdalena) https://www.amazon.com/Anna-Grandmother-Jesus-Message-Wisdom/dp/1781809089/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1550187276&sr=8-1&keywords=anna+grandmother+of+jesus+by+claire+heartsong&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=32561dfabfc58e0797e54222c96d4267&language=en_US (Anna, Grandmother of Jesus: A Message of Wisdom and Love) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/episode-03-unthinkable/ (Another favorite podcast on trusting your intuition with Jay Acunzo) https://www.icreatedaily.com/self-discovery/ (Article on Self Discovery and Awareness on iCreateDaily) Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.The day is the way.

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Tuning into meaningful quotes, positive podcasts and other inspiring and motivational resources is one of our favorite ways to stay on track with our highest visions for our lives. Elevating yourself is not just a nice thing to do. It’s essential for keeping you on track with yourself.https://www.icreatedaily.com/meaningful-quotes/ (Read the full article here!)  “You’re not the product of your circumstance, but rather a product of your decisions.”~Stephen Covey

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Persistence and perseverance is fuel in your tank for the long haul. You know that feeling when the newness and excitement of a goal starts to fade? You’re facing this long runway with hurdles to jump and curveballs to duck. Perseverance is essential to success. AKA: when the long-haul of work sets in.We all experience it. Being excited in the beginning is easy, whether it’s a new year, new goal, new week, new day. Persistence in daily habits that help your creativity, business, and life is the key to achieving your goals. Immersing in InspirationThis Coffee Break was inspired by an interview we listened to with two well known successful entrepreneurs we admire and follow. Chase Jarvis and Lewis Howes are podcasters and creators who have experienced the ups and downs of achieving goals, setting new goals, and everything in-between. We always advocate tuning into the stories behind successful creators because it helps to put our own journey in perspective. We’re constantly listening to content from those who are ahead of us in some area so that we can sharpen our mindsets, learn, and level up our own efforts. Almost every “overnight success” story took years to reach. Success is a failure-laden path. Learning from those who’ve been there and done that reminds us that our own success, whatever it looks like, is within reach. Topics DiscussedThe long haul of goal achievement Deadlines Highs and lows of accomplishment The journey of becoming great Big vision goals Goals aren’t just for business

“The journey is about maturing in one’s efforts to pursue and achieve one’s aspirations.” ~ LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTwRWmfxDzM (Your Biggest Fears are Holding You Back) https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-challenges/ (iCreateDaily Creative Challenges) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtjBkwllI4E/ (Photos from Eeva’s first New York solo art show!)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Goal-Setting-Quotes.jpg ()   A podcast for creators serious about your art.https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)iCreateDaily!

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How I Healed Anxiety and Panic AttacksMost doctors don’t tell you this but there’s a LOT about changing hormones that cause anxiety. And it can affect everyone, both male and female because hormones are a human thing, not just a feminine thing. Women are more often afflicted because of changes that can occur from menstrual, childbirth and menopause, and all the times in between. However, anyone can also have hormonal imbalances that can occur from stress, diet and other components of modern life. Anyone can experience hormone induced anxiety… it’s not just a female thing, but it does afflict more women than men.https://www.mytrainerfitness.com/natural-remedies-for-anxiety/ (Read the full article with linked research stats here.)

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“I just want to be happy.”Most people, when asked what they want in life, know one thing for certain: they want to be happy. They may not know exactly what they want and they may not yet know their purpose, but they do know that they want a positive happy life. The good news is that a happy life is within reach. In fact it’s very, very close. A positive life is as close as your next decision. Truly. Good habits lead to a happy and balanced life. Happy is simple. A positive life is simple. In fact, most important things are like that. Simple… but not easy. https://www.icreatedaily.com/good-habits-list/ (Read the full article here.)  https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4-Good-Habits-quote.jpg ()

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We have a garden, in fact, we also have https://www.gardensall.com/ (a gardening website)! In writing an article about https://www.gardensall.com/tomato-plant-diseases-how-to-avoid-them/ (tomato plant problems), one of the tomato issues reminded me of a garden metaphor as it relates to growth challenges amongst creators and entrepreneurs. Something that many creatives and entrepreneurs are good at is uneven growth. We can even appear manic depressive in how we can vacillate between flurries of productivity followed by downtime. Perhaps you’ve experienced that, or know someone who has. Often, our growth fluctuates between the wild Pan spirit of spring growth, and silent solace of the slumbering garden in winter. From December to March,there are for many of us three gardens:the garden outdoors,the garden of pots and bowls in the house,and the garden of the mind’s eye.~Katherine S. White, writer, editorhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/garden-metaphor-quotes-katherine-s-white.jpg ()

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We love Mel Robbins. If you haven’t yet heard of her and tuned into her talks or interviews, then you will want to! Meanwhile, we’re sharing these dynamic Mel Robbins quotes to help you reset your brain so that you’ll be on track to achieve your goals. https://www.icreatedaily.com/mel-robbins-quotes/ (Read the full list of quotes here!)10 Mel Robbins Quotes1. “None of us wake up and say, ‘Today is the day I destroy my life.’ We make these teeny tiny decisions all day long and we don’t even realize it.” ~Mel Robbins, American commentator, author, speaker   2. “You have about a 5-second window, in which you can move from idea to action before your brain kicks into full gear and sabotages any change of behavior.” ~Mel Robbins, American commentator, author, speaker   3. “Confidence is the ability to move from thought to action.” ~Mel Robbins, American commentator, author, speaker   4. “There’s one thing that is guaranteed to increase your feelings of control over your life: a bias toward action.” ~Mel Robbins, American commentator, author, speaker   5. “Scientists call motivation, ‘activation energy’: the force required to get you to change from something you’re doing on auto-pilot, to doing something new.” ~Mel Robbins, American commentator, author, speaker   6. “Your soul needs exploration and growth, and the only way you’ll get it is by forcing yourself to be uncomfortable.” ~Mel Robbins, American commentator, author, speaker   7. “If you listen to how you feel when it comes to what you want, you will not get it. Because you will never feel life it.” ~Mel Robbins, American commentator, author, speaker   8. “I am one decision away from a totally different life.” ~Mel Robbins, American commentator, author, speaker   9. “Confidence is not a personality trait at all… it’s a skill. And a lot of extroverted people you know are actually insecure.” ~Mel Robbins, American commentator, author, speaker   10. “Feeling stuck is a signal that you need growth. Growth is one of the most fundamental needs of all human beings. So if you’ve stopped growing [in some area of your life], you’re going to feel stuck.” ~Mel Robbins, American commentator, author, speaker   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Mel-Robbins-quotes-bias-toward-action.jpg ()

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When I was a child, my brother and I loved to play in the rain. If it was raining too hard or if it was too cold such that we couldn’t go outside, then we got to watch TV with popcorn, our two favorite things. So rain always meant something good. There was no fear, fret or regret when it rained. Reframing to retrain your brain to find the good, works for just about anything. Train your brain to find the good. And you will. Find it.~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/reframing-Find-Good.jpg ()

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To say that Christie Stratos is a literary fiction editor, is to just be getting warmed up in describing her accomplishments. We first met Christie as a fellow panelist on the Writer’s Imperfect show hosted by another iCreateDaily guest, Joshua Robertson.  Christie Stratos is a podcaster and award-winning writer, author, and literary fiction editor where she puts her degree in English Literature to good use. Christie is the author of two fiction books to date, and working on another. She enjoys researching and writing Victorian-era fiction, which she calls her Dark Victoriana Collection. Dark Victoriana Collection by Christie Stratos includes:Anatomy of a Darkened Heart Brotherhood of Secrets

Christie has also had short stories and poetry published in: Ginosko Literary Journal, Andromedae Review, 99Fiction, and various anthologies. An avid reader of all genres and world literature, Christie reads everything from bestsellers to classics to indies. Christie is also the host of two podcasts! One is called The Creative Edge Author Showcase where she interviews authors about their work, stories, and writing advice. And… The Writer’s Edge which features discussions from various author panels.

Non-Fiction and Fiction Editor of All GenresChristie’s editing company is Proof Positive Pro where she serves as nonfiction and fiction editor. In fact, Christie edits all genres of fiction and nonfiction. However, her favorites include: contemporary literary experimental memoirs cultural fantasy chick lit young adult (YA) humor romance light erotica psychological

We were so immersed in the conversation that we forgot to ask about her daily creative habits During the interview. But Christie graciously emailed us an account of how she overcame some writing blocks that prevented her from daily writing, which we’ve posted below the interview. Topics Discussed in the Interview:Christie’s story Corporate editing vs freelance editing The stress of Christie’s full time job How Christie started her editing business Struggling with self-doubt The road from being an amateur to turning pro Writing her first full-length novel Methodically planning your full-time creative career Financial strategies before leaving your job The journey of being a “successful” creator How NaNoWriMo helped Christie publish her first book How Christie became a literary fiction editor How she edits her own book before sending it someone else The ideal time to announce a publication date The toughest part of being an editor What to be aware of when hiring an editor Christie’s partnership with Owl City Press How to contact Christie for editing services Why hiring a proofreader is so important Pros and cons of freelance platforms Why sample work is important Christie’s current published books Her future writing and publishing plans Christie’s two podcast shows!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Christie Stratos, and think that you will as well. “Doing what you love is always less stressful, no matter what that means.” ~Christie Stratos, editor, author, entrepreneur  Christie’s Daily Creative HabitsChristie: “Here’s my answer to the question about when I write in the day.”“I can write any time of day and in almost any location—but I wasn’t always that way. In fact, I used to be so inflexible that it had to be a certain time of night with certain music and a font that I felt fit what I was writing, and…and… (This is not an exaggeration, believe it or not!)”   “It got in my way, but really it was me getting in my own way. What a great way to avoid putting my creativity down on the page!”   “So I forced myself to write “uncomfortably”—at least, it was uncomfortable at first. I went to restaurants and had lunch by myself, which forced me to write in order to avoid feeling awkward. I used that same idea to write in downtown areas, cafes, and libraries, and I tried morning, noon, and...

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More Art for More OptionsCreate art daily, and you will have more art. It sounds so obvious, right? But profundity is often simple. By “art”, we mean whatever is your creative medium. If you’re a photographer, then photographs and all that you do with them is your art. If you’re an entrepreneur, then your business is your art. Creativity is a renewable resource.Whatever your area of interest, doing compounds creativity. Artist’s block is remedied and stuck gets unstuck through daily doing. The more you create art, the more art you can create. To create daily, is to enter the dimension of infinite ideas.https://www.icreatedaily.com/create-art/ (Read the full article here.)  “Progress is addicting. The more you create the more you can create.”~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/create-art-quotes-progress-addicting.jpg ()

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How to Create DailySo what does daily creation look like? And how can you apply it to your art, life, and business? It can look different for everyone depending on goals and dreams, but the elements of daily creating are simple: Create your goals: We always recommend macro and micro goals for the different areas of your life. You can https://www.icreatedaily.com/goals-planning/ (read our article on that here). Make the time: As one popular meme states, ‘We all have the same hours in a day as Beyonce.’ Making the time, even if that means 5-10 minutes a day working on something towards your goals, is vital toward getting—and staying—in the creative flow. https://icreatedailypodcast.com/make-money-doing-what-you-love-with-christine-mcalister/ (Tune into Christine McAlister talking about) how important it is to dedicate 5 minutes a day to your goals. Focus on your gains: http://now.strategiccoach.com/the-gap-and-the-gain-ebook (Dan Sullivan) coined the term “Focus on your gains, not your gaps.” The idea is not to ignore any problems you might be experiencing but to appreciate and celebrate even the smallest progress you’ve made. Gratitude is the foundation to success. Accountability & Community: These two go hand and hand. Having a https://www.facebook.com/groups/iCreateDaily/ (community of like-minded people) who are also aspiring to do more motivates you to do more. The ability to share your goals with a community can provide the accountability needed to help you keep going, especially when you hit rough days.

There are so many more nitty-gritty tools, tricks, habits, and resources for helping achieve the creative and business success you’re looking for. But having a few foundational steps that can be implemented at any time is the best starting point. “You’re going to get clarity from taking action.” ~Christine McAlister, author, consultant, and entrepreneurhttps://www.icreatedaily.com/daily-art-prompts/ (Read the full article with examples and shareable graphics here!)

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Our guest today is a Lifestyle Entrepreneur and author of the book by that title: Lifestyle Entrepreneur: Live Your Dreams, Ignite Your Passions, and Run Your Business from Anywhere in the World, by Jesse Krieger.  Jesse Krieger’s Lifestyle Entrepreneur is the result of having lived a non-traditional life. In his 20s, Jesse launched five businesses and sold the last two. He’s toured America in a rock band and has been flown around the world to serve as a professional dating coach. Jesse traveled to and lived in over 25 countries, learning the local languages while there, has friends around the world, with strong family ties at home. Jesse is living the life he always dreamed of! One of his passions and newest business is helping authors live their dreams of successfully publishing and launching their books through his company, Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press, which focuses on personal development, entrepreneurship, self-help, and healthy lifestyles. If you’re an author, non-fiction or fiction, Jesse shared what they look for when evaluating the authors to build a relationship with at his publishing company: Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press. Topics Discussed:Jesse’s creative journey with music Traveling and earning a little money from music Learning the business of building a successful band Other businesses Jesse started after his band How business is a creative endeavor Driving through fog analogy Jesse’s writing and publishing journey that lead him to become a publisher The different types of publishing options for authors The gap Jesse’s publishing company fills that most publishers don’t offer Why marketing and building an audience is crucial for authors The incremental process of creativity, writing, and business Pros and cons of traditional publishing and self-publishing Embracing the journey Two major components to publishing How Jesse is writing his next book and why it’s easier Thoughts on non-fiction vs fiction publishing Publishing in volume is better than the longer release wait time

“Focus on consistency and incremental gains, and then—on the side—swing for the fences.” ~Jesse Krieger, publisher, author, and entrepreneurRESOURCES http://lifestyleentrepreneurspress.com/ (LifestyleEntrepreneursPress.com) https://www.amazon.com/Lifestyle-Entrepreneur-Passions-Business-Anywhere-ebook/dp/B00J8YXHMC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1548977325&sr=8-1&keywords=Jesse+Krieger&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=9ae0203b43b4040c4ce999a34f605d6d&language=en_US (Lifestyle Entrepreneur: Live Your Dreams, Ignite Your Passions, and Run Your Business from Anywhere in the World, by Jesse Krieger) https://www.amazon.com/How-Sold-Million-eBooks-Months/dp/1935670913/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1548977403&sr=8-1&keywords=john+locke+how+i+sold+1+million+ebooks+in+5+months&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=e53b795da645c55958d5a69bc504a0ee&language=en_US (How I Sold 1 Million eBooks in 5 Months by John Locke)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Focus-Quotes-jesse-krieger.jpg ()

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Happy Thursday the 31st! WOW… did January skate by or what?! Hard to believe, but it’s the last day of this first amazing month of 2019. IT’S A WRAP! January was amazing for us thanks to all of you amazingly talented creators… and yes, that includes YOU! Even those who didn’t specifically participate in the challenge, contributed comments, art and presence, and we’re grateful for all of that and all of you! If you weren’t able to participate in this first iArtDaily Challenge but would like to next time, you can https://www.icreatedaily.com/30-day-art-challenge/ (optin here to be notified as to that.) This first #iArtDaily 30 Day Intuitive Art Challenge was so much fun that it’s certain we shall do more. WHAT’S NEXT:The iCreateDaily brand is the foundation and parent brand for a number of offshoots or “rays” in the “i—Daily” lineage, such as the iArtDaily name. After the iArtDaily Challenge, here’s what’s next: BEGINNING TOMORROW – 2/1/19 FEBRUARYWe’d love for you to join us in the #iHeartDaily 30 Day Kindness Challenge if it sounds like something you’d be interested in. https://iheartdaily.com/kindness-challenge/ (You can see more about that here.)BEGINNING MARCH – 3/1/19iWriteDaily 30 Day Writing Challenge – all genres of writing/writers are welcome. This is for anyone writing—or aspiring to write—anything, including bloggers, poets, fiction and non-fiction and composer/song writers. https://www.icreatedaily.com/writers-challenge/ (You can find more information and sign up option, here.)Again… heartfelt appreciation to all you creatives aspiring to do your art and in so doing, bring more beauty into the world. Because… the world needs more art! <3

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If you’re not loving the journey, it may be time to course correct, because life is the journey. If there’s something you’re supposed to be creating but you’ve been avoiding it, are you sure that’s the thing for you? Don’t do something just because you think you’re supposed to, or because that was the plan. It’s a good idea to come up for air and assess whether what you’re doing is in sync with your purpose. If not, then it might be time to create a better plan and a way to get there. https://www.icreatedaily.com/life-is-the-journey/ (Read the full article with quotes here!)

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A New Age of ArtGood news for creators. It’s a new age… a new renaissance and art and beauty and innovation will again lead the way. The Italian Renaissance began as an artistic movement in Florence, Italy in the 14th century, between 1300-1600 AD.That Renaissance lifted the world from the darkness of the early Middle Ages to a time of greater creativity, intellectual inquiry, growth, and prosperity. The seeds of this period of rebirth were planted in the soil of the Dark Ages and blossomed to flourish over the next 300 years. Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/a-new-renaissance-quote-soul-on-fire.jpg ()

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The Artist EntrepreneurWe use the term ‘artist entrepreneur‘ because the entrepreneur’s creativity is fully engaged in the art of business… in creating something from nothing. And because artists need to be entrepreneurs to grow their work in the world. Entrepreneurs often don’t have time to also be Sam/Suzy Homemaker or Mrs./Mr. Fixit at home. Whether you are an artist or an entrepreneur, you are a creator, creating something from nothing. And if you’re a creator, you need to https://www.icreatedaily.com/brand-identity/ (build a business around your creative endeavor) for it to survive and thrive. That’s what artist entrepreneurs do. WARNING: Startup House.Crazy Entrepreneurs Live and Work HereKnock at your own risk.https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Artist-Entrepreneurs-quotes-startup-house.jpg ()

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Organic Traffic for Online Business GrowthOrganic SEO is one of the cheapest and best long term strategies for growing your website traffic. But first, if you don’t know what is SEO, don’t worry. If you’ve never heard a new language, you can’t feel bad for not knowing it. The digital world is simply a new language. But if you’re planning a trip to a foreign country with a foreign language, you’ll want to at least learn the basic handful of words to navigate while there. For most business owners, it’s the same with the online world. You don’t need to know how to fix a car to drive it, but you do need to know the basics of car maintenance to be sure you don’t run out of gas or oil. You don’t have to know how the car runs, just how to drive it and manage the dashboard. If you’ve never heard a new language, you can’t feel bad for not knowing it.The digital world is simply a new language.~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneurs, cofounder-iCreateDaily

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The Insidious Nature of Self SabotageWe had a neighbor who really wanted to connect with everyone in the neighborhood. She created a neighborhood watch, a neighborhood contact list, welcomed new neighbors, walked and picked up trash and weeded at the subdivision entrance sign. She would also send emails to everyone on occasion to keep everyone apprised of things of interest or concern. This neighbor was the kind most of us would appreciate having, but for her self-sabotage habits that got in the way. It was inadvertent. It usually is. Very rarely do any of us set out saying “I’m going to self-sabotage”. https://www.icreatedaily.com/self-sabotage/ (Read the full article here!)

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Today’s guest has a pretty sweet story! Part CEO, part personal development wonk, and part biohacker info geek, Thom King is a self-confessed serial—and 5th Generation—entrepreneur. And well… entrepreneurs are creators of business and industry! Thom King – the Keto Guy, focuses on doing well while doing good things in the world.In 1999, Thom’s personal passion for food and his concern over the explosion of metabolic disease led him to found Steviva Brands, now known as Icon Foods, with a mission to stem the tide of what he coined “diabesity” by providing consumers healthy alternatives to sugar. In recent years, his passion for food and optimal health have intersected with his embracing of a ketogenic (low carb, high fat) diet. Thom’s latest project is a line of ketogenic condiments intended to help more people successfully adopt a healthier lifestyle. Thom also wrote a book, Guy Gone Keto: How to Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Achieve Lifelong Fitness! Which we’ll link his book and sites in the show notes below. Tune into this inspiring interview to discover more with Thom King.Amazing journey through 3 major successful brands Not the life of the party Company focus amidst chaos and failure Inspiring decider for whether Thom moves forward with a project or idea How he uses fear to help him grow Humble origins to founder of multiple multi-million dollar companies Epic business failure and personal crisis His first breakthrough job when no one would hir e him Think it and ink it strategy Biggest contributor to his success Daily success habits Sleep habits Next life crisis Diets don’t work The only way to see lasting change What inspired the creation of the Guy Gone Get brand or products like keto ketchup and keto barbecue sauce Paying it forward – Thom’s philanthropic philosophy and involvement Parting words of wisdom for success

I really think writing things down and getting your goals on paper… there’s something magical about. I’m a person rooted in science… but when you set your intention and map out what you want to do, that part of getting it in writing seems to be a catalyst for manifesting.~Thom King, Serial entrepreneur, founder: Steviva Brands, iCon Foods, GuyGoneKeto RESOURCESThom King’s Websites and Companieshttp://thomking.com/ (Thom King) http://guygoneketo.com (Guy Gone Keto) – Check out the awesome healthy condiment line here https://www.amazon.com/Guy-Gone-Keto-Achieve-Lifelong-ebook/dp/B07CZRMJ4J/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1DEXC4IICSML0&keywords=guy+gone+keto&qid=1548110592&sprefix=guy+gone+g,aps,144&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=3d4124713b478ca59acda394c2ecc24f&language=en_US (Guy Gone Keto Book) http://iconfoods.com/ (iConFoods) https://www.steviva.com/ (Steviva.com) – Thom’s first company started in his garage Other Mentions in Interviewhttps://www.mytrainerfitness.com/why-diets-dont-work/ (Why Diets Don’t Work) – Article on MyTrainerFitness Thom mentioned https://www.mytrainerfitness.com/the-keto-guy/ (Our interview with Thom for MyTrainerFitness.com) Start. Sustain. Succeed.https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)iCreateDaily!“Think it and ink it.” ~Thom King, Serial entrepreneur, founder: Steviva Brands, iCon Foods, GuyGoneKeto

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Creating BeautyIn doing your work… the work of your heart, more of your light is revealed. Light is consciousness… light is awareness… light is connectedness… light is soul. Creative art is a legacy of light… a legacy of love. Creating art is creating beauty. This world needs more light… more love… more consciousness. This world needs your light. YOU need your Light. https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-art/ (Read the full article with videos here!)“Our real life comes to the surface and its light awakens the concealed Beauty in things. When we walk on the earth with reverence, Beauty will decide to trust us.”~John O’Donohue, author, Irish poet, celtic spiritualist, 1956-2008https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/John-ODonohue-quote.jpg ()

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Do you Believe?Do not underestimate the power of belief to help you accomplish your dreams. Of course, you must work your goals, but you must also believe in them… believe in yourself. Believe that you can and that you will arrive at your desired destination. The journey is often not glamorous or magical, especially at first and during the hard stuff. But it is possible and achievable. If you keep on going with steady course corrections as needed, you will arrive. This is where visioning comes to play. The power of belief can help or thwart your aspirations.The greatest challenge to becoming your highest version of yourself is a lack of belief in your vision.~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDaily

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Why shouldn’t you earn a living from your passion if you want? If we really stop to think about the meaning of life and purpose, it just makes sense to spend most of our time doing work we love, and to be able to profit from it. Okay, so you may have to bite the “job-job” bullet at first. For any destination, there’s the journey there first. We can’t expect to arrive without taking the journey. Some destinations are farther and harder to reach, and yet, if we keep on going we will arrive. In today’s online world… the world wide web, it’s easier than any other time in history to pave a pathway from passion to profit. Today, it’s absolutely possible to not only do the work you love, but to earn a living from it. Today, it’s easier than any other time in history to pave a path from passion to profit.~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, co-founder-iCreateDaily

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What hidden programs are running your life? Most people have far more subliminal programs or memes running their lives via their subconscious mind than they’re ever aware of. The more self-aware you become, the more you discover the programs functioning in the background of your mental operating system. Another term for that is meme. Memes are largely the manner in which societal information is conveyed in today’s world. But what is a meme? What is a Meme?There are two kinds of memes. Simplified, memes are: Memes = Idea or thoughts Internet Memes = concepts and ideas that “go viral” and spread through the online world

Quote Memes = ideas and concepts captured as quotes that get spread virally

The original word ‘meme’ is a shortening of the ancient Greek word, mimeme, pronounced mīmēma, meaning an “imitated thing”, or “to imitate”. The word meme was coined by English biologist and author, Richard Dawkins in his book, The Selfish Gene. Meme’ is a neologism, which means it’s a new (neo) word (logism) making its way into accepted and known vernacular. So what is a meme? A meme is basically a thoughtform. A meme is a form of thought and way of thinking about something that develops into a belief that leads to a way of thinking, which leads to a way of life. A meme is a thought that leads to a way of thinking, that develops into a belief, which leads to a way of life.~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDaily  https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/What-is-a-Meme-thinking.jpg ()

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We’ve all heard of the Law of Abundance concepts popularized in recent times by law of attraction books like The Secret. Earlier in the last century, it was Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill and also As a Man Thinketh, by James Allen. Both were landmark books in the New Age, New Thought and Personal Transformation movements. Still immensely popular today, especially amongst entrepreneurs, these books of vision, self-encouragement and self-responsibility strike a chord and have inspired many. If the Law of Abundance is the vehicle, daily creating is the engine to get you where you want to go. Success requires vision and action in balance.~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, cofounder-iCreateDaily

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You’ve heard that “The road to success is paved with failure”, right? Do you believe it? Do you welcome failure or avoid it? If you fear failure, it’s time to get over it. Fear Inhibits LifeTo inhibit your progress due to fear is to feel that pain far more than if that thing feared came true. I used to be afraid of flying. I had a friend die in the ValuJet airplane crash in the Florida Everglades in 1996. I grew up around small plane aviation. But this… I relived my friend in this horrific crash until it escalated into a full-blown fear of flying. It’s possible that the intensity of stress around that fear shaved some time off my life. It certainly gouged my enjoyment of travel and also hindered the enjoyment of those close to me, concerned about my pain. Then I finally realized that all the years of anguish around flying were far longer than would be such a death. It was time to put to rest that fear. In other words, the fear of the thing—whatever it may be—is a longer, slower sentence of distress. https://www.icreatedaily.com/the-road-to-success/ (Read the full article here.)The road to success is paved with failure.~Multiple authorshttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/the-road-to-success-paved-with-failure.jpg ()

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When you love what you do, you’re more likely to love your life. When you love your life, you’re far more likely to see the positives, to seek the positives and to be the positive in the lives of those around you. A new neighbor up the street loves his sonic car speakers so much that we can hear him come and go a block away, just from the booming base of his car stereo. He loves his music so much that he rocks his entire being and car and the neighborhood with it. The vibration of his passion for his music precedes and follows him wherever he goes. Imagine for a moment, you, so imbued with delight in your work that it’s brimming over. You have a spring to your step and a smile on your lips that precedes and follows you wherever you go. Like the smile of a child and the contagion of laughter, your joy is a vibration that is positively impacting your immediate surroundings and all those with whom you come in contact. “Never underestimate the power of a soul on fire.”~LeAura Aldersonhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Soul-on-Fire-quote.jpg () Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)iCreateDaily!

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Carla Sonheim who is a painter, illustrator, and creativity workshop instructor. Carla is known for her fun and innovative projects and techniques designed to help adult students rediscover a more spontaneous, playful approach to creating. Carla is the author of three instructional art books, including:Drawing Lab for Mixed Media Artists: 52 Creative Exercises to Make Drawing Fun Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals: A Mixed-Media Workshop and The Art of Silliness: A Creativity Book for Everyone.

In 2012 Carla co-authored Creative Photography Lab with her husband, Steve Sonheim. Steve and Carla offer online classes in drawing, painting and mixed media with a variety of talented teachers, and we’re eager to dive into Carla’s story. Topics Discussion:Carla’s story How Carla started creating art courses How her former publishing career helped her Turning art classes to art books Making money online with art classes How Carla and her husband became business partners Working with other art teachers How Carla created a business to support her lifestyle & health Using art to heal and work through clinical depression Carla’s future goal and vision for the next few years

RESOURCEShttps://www.carlasonheim.com/ (Carla Sonheim’s Website) https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Lab-Mixed-Media-Artists-Exercises/dp/1592536131/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1547394023&sr=8-1&keywords=carla+sonheim&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=1ad7b3d54eed68c28bb3e374b7bb571e&language=en_US (Drawing Lab for Mixed-Media Artists: 52 Creative Exercises to Make Drawing Fun) https://www.amazon.com/Art-Silliness-Creativity-Book-Everyone/dp/0399537589/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1547394384&sr=8-2&keywords=carla+sonheim&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=4a05e60b0226a8540767f18cae9d392f&language=en_US (The Art of Silliness: A Creativity Book for Everyone) https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Painting-Imaginary-Animals-Sonheim-ebook/dp/B00A1ZB5M6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1547394384&sr=8-3&keywords=carla+sonheim&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=f239fa5c6c5193db387553a338cfc4df&language=en_US (Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals) https://www.amazon.com/iArtDaily-Day-Intuitive-Art-Journal/dp/B07MSG68WM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1547394569&sr=8-3&keywords=iArtDaily+art+journals&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=80bb3c849a4b26e4e3190a107ef3b1d2&language=en_US (iArtDaily Mixed Media Intuitive Art Journals)

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Immersion in Growth MindsetMost issues begin—and end—with thoughts. Thoughts are the progeny of conditioning and of habit… belief and repetition. In other words, we become what we repeatedly think and do. In order to fulfill your visions for your life, immersion through actions, connection, and inspiring, elevating content is so helpful to success. More than helpful, growth mindset is critical to a happy successful life. Your success is dependent upon you immersing in what you want. To achieve what you want, you need to surround yourself with the people, https://www.icreatedaily.com/law-of-abundance/ (books) and environments that pull you forward into your best version of yourself. Growth mindset quotes and memes help you focus on positives. Focusing on positives fills you with more positives.https://www.icreatedaily.com/growth-mindset-quotes/ (Read the full article here.)

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Recently, a few iCreateDaily community members shared their dissatisfaction with some of their art. It wasn’t perfect. Fear of imperfection, also known as ‘atelophobia‘, is common amongst creatives. Especially artists new to putting their work out into the world. And while you may not have this phobia, if you struggle with being satisfied with your work, this may help. Anyone creating anything knows the resemblance to children… to how it is that your work is like your children… your babies. Indeed, sometimes, birthing your work into the world can be a painful process. Like a birthing, a simultaneously wonderful event, and one fraught with pain and uncertainties, hopes and dreams… and fear. Being dissatisfied with your work is an actually a good thing. It means you’re right on track. Dissatisfaction is what keeps us moving upward and onward. Dissatisfaction fuels growth. Conversely, being satisfied is also a good thing. Both are a part of the creator’s journey, so both can be welcomed and acknowledged for their place in your growth. Own it when you’re pleased. Change it when you’re not. It’s all a journey toward better. “Satisfaction and dissatisfaction are both good. Own it when you’re pleased with you work. Change it when you’re not.”~LeAura Alderson, author, podcaster, entrepreneur, co-founder-iCreateDailyhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Fear-of-Perfection-satisfaction-quotes.jpg ()

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Don’t settle for less, but… don’t let ‘perfectionitis’, paralyze you. That’s what we’re doing with the brand vision for iCreateDaily. Devani and I had been discussing the concept of a brand for creators for a few years now. We love working with, serving and hanging out with creators, and these conversations began to take shape via a domain name we claimed in January of 2017. The timing wasn’t right. But… is it ever? No Time? Start Anyway!We didn’t have the time that would be needed to do it “right”; we were already working seven days a week building other businesses, #TheEntrepreneurLife, so we shelved it. But eight months later we couldn’t stuff it back into the treasure chest of ideas any more. Like characters in a book that demand to be written into the story, it wouldn’t leave us alone, so we had to do it… to just start. While we didn’t have the time, we knew we were committed to doing this, and so we did.

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To create daily is to create momentum, power and progress toward your goals. Carpe momentum translates as ‘seize the moment’. It’s interesting to ponder the correlation between the moment and momentum. In that correlation lay the seeds of success. Never underestimate the power of a moment to contribute to the success of your day. Ultimately, all success is a collection of moments filled with choices. Never underestimate the power of a moment to contribute to the success of your day. Carpe Momentum!~LeAura AldersonEach moment is to a day as each day is to a life. Added up, they make a difference. Each moment is a stepping stone to the destination of your day. Never underestimate the power of a moment to move your work forward. Never underestimate the power of momentum to get you where you want to go. Just this simple act of https://www.icreatedaily.com/daily-planning/ (daily steps) in the direction of your dreams is the one thing above all else that will get you there. With daily momentum focused on your goals, nothing can stop you from achieving you dreams. You’ve got this. https://www.icreatedaily.com/carpe-momentum/ (Read the full article with quotes here!)

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The Power of Positive Thinking is a Thing. A Big Thing.We’ve all heard it all our lives: various ways of expressing the power of positive thoughts and positive words to turn things around. We know the platitudes… the sage advice in timeless sayings. But do we do it? https://www.icreatedaily.com/positive-words/ (Read the full article here!)Popular Positive Sayings“Think positive.” “Look on the bright side.” “It’s the glass half full or half empty.” “Take a deep breath and count to 20.” “Look on the sunny side of life.” “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” We’ve all heard these kinds of familiar sayings forever. Perhaps that’s the problem. These have been around for so long and we’ve heard them so much that we tend to overlook them. Familiarity leads to insouciance. Like the scenery on the road we travel every day, we tend to not even notice it anymore. That kind of indifference is common. Same thing for wisdom we think we know. The difference comes with the application.

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A Garden Metaphor: How Does Your Garden Grow?What are you planting in your garden of life? Strengths are like the plants in your garden. You plant the seeds you want to grow and tend them well. The more they grow the less room for weeds. What you focus on grows, whether in this garden metaphor or in your life and work. What you focus on, grows.~Multiple authorshttps://www.icreatedaily.com/what-you-focus-on-grows/ (Read the full article here!)

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Create Today. You. Create it.What is the legacy of a day..? Create daily and you are building the Taj Mahal of your life’s https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-art/ (legacy), one stone… one day at a time. It is nothing and it is everything. To miss a day is nothing. It is not the missing that matters. It is the habit of creating daily that makes all the difference. https://www.icreatedaily.com/create-daily/ (Read the full article with visuals here.)

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A common creator’s dilemma is to have more ideas than time, and to subsequently feel overwhelmed and stuck. Another common creator’s dilemma is the dreaded creative block, often followed by procrastination and a search for the creative muse. Everyone falls into creative voids on occasion, but the habit of creating daily will see you through. It is in the maturing of your craft through daily diligence that gets the job done. Daily doing beckons the creative muse, and is the hallmark of the true artist and craftsman, who works https://www.icreatedaily.com/art-from-the-heart/ (because he loves, and loves because) he works bringing his art to life. The creator’s dilemma is diminished in the “https://www.icreatedaily.com/daily-planning/ (den daily of doing)”. https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-muse/ (Read the full article here.)

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We all know what R and R means. Something to do with rest and… another ‘R’ word. Some say Rest and Recreation. Some say Rest and Recuperation (military), or Rest and Recovery (fitness). For creators, we naturally favor the Rest and Recreate version. Whichever R and R you choose, the meaning is much the same. 7 R’s to Refill Your Reservoir of ResourcefulnessRest Reflect Replenish Recreate Revive Rejuvenate Refresh

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Is your destiny set…?Or do you create it? This is an oft debated topic, with strong opinions on both sides, as well as those who do not believe in destiny at all. How about you? Do you believe that the purpose of your life is set and predetermined by you, God or others…? Or, do you believe it is mutable, and something you’re able to change? https://www.icreatedaily.com/your-destiny/ (Read the full article here.) Your destiny is ever the horizon before you. Head in the direction that will take you closer to the person you wish to become.~LeAura Alderson, author, entrepreneur, co-founder-iCreateDaily

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Dynamic movement creates a dynamic life. The more dynamic the movement the more dynamic the life. Try walking and moving vigorously, with dynamism and energy. Transform your energy and you will transform your day. The dictionary defines life as growth. Growth is essential for life.  A dynamic life demands dynamic growth. Dynamic growth creates a dynamic life.

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Dress Your Brand for the OccasionCreating a brand is analogous to dressing for an occasion. We decide what attire to wear based on what best fits that occasion. If you’re hoping to acquire corporate clients then your branding may be more muted than if you were serving musicians as a videographer. If you’re selling wedding photography as your primary focus, then your branding and website decor and colors probably won’t be chains and punk. This analogy also portrays how flexible the branding can be. I.e., there are a whole range of attire options we could choose for most things, but clearly, a tux would be out of sync at the football game, and likewise, sweatpants, out of alignment at most weddings. When you’re creating you don’t need to spend too much time on the actual attire, especially since there are many options, AND we can add or remove “garments” (layers; accessories) along the way, as needed. https://www.icreatedaily.com/the-brand-of-you/ (Read the full article here!)The branding process is about dressing for the occasion. But the occasion is not about the dress.~LeAura Alderson, American author, entrepreneur, co-founder, iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Brand-of-You-branding-process-leaura.jpg ()

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Many creatives might relate to living on the more rebellious side of life… not conforming to corporate jobs, wanting more, chasing dreams you might not have been told in school, and wanting to live more in sync with your creative aspirations. Monk Yun Rou, published author of 14+ books, shares his perspective on creativity, writing, creative industries… from the perspective of a Daoist monk. About Monk Yun RouTaoist Monk Yun Rou (formerly Arthur Rosenfeld) received his academic background at Yale, Cornell, and the University of California. In 2012 he was ordained a Taoist monk at the Chun Yang Taoist Temple in Guangzhou, China. Yun Rou is the author of 14 published works and with several more on the way, has received literary prizes, and has even published some of his books in Mandarin, Chinese. Yun Rou has been a contributing writer for numerous prominent websites, including The Huffington Post, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Parade, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, WebMD, and Fox Business News. Topics Discussed:Yun Rou’s story and influences Being a monk and being rebellious Different types of monkhood How Yun Rou got published The New York / Celebrity literary scene The process of creating Movie projects in China About Yun Rou’s new book Mad Monk Manifesto  The personal development ripple effect Writing habits and creative biorhythm

“If you want to see a balanced world, you have to create that inside yourself.”~ Doaist sayingRESOURCES:https://www.monkyunrou.com/ (Monk Yun Rou’s Website) https://www.amazon.com/Mad-Monk-Manifesto-Prescription-Revolution/dp/1633538648/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1545347322&sr=8-2&keywords=mad+monk+manifesto&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=eddb96a6f2332bccd4f5f00e501b38b2&language=en_US (Mad Monk Manifesto by Monk Yun Rou) https://www.amazon.com/Yin-Story-Taoist-Monk-Yunrou-ebook/dp/B019PNH1EU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1545347734&sr=8-1&keywords=Yin:+A+Love+Story&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=40c5a837f698a3b1d45b0190906306b1&language=en_US (Yin: A Love Story by Monk Yun Rou)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Creative-Rebel-and-Author-with-Monk-Yun-Rou.jpg ()

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If you’re looking to set New Year’s goals or resolutions, we have another suggestion worth considering. At iCreateDaily, we’re all about a strong dose of daily doing blended with perpetual learner’s mind with a “question everything ” attitude. We’re all about doing what works best for you. AND… that whatever works best for you, may not be what works best for us or the next person, and vice versa. A part of self-discovery is identifying the things you’re doing that are because you think you should… because society said so… or because of a date on the calendar. Or… if it’s because you really think it, believe it or have found it to work for you. Now, with all the disclaimers out of the way, we’re sharing our thoughts and perspectives on New Year’s Goals over New Year’s Resolutions. https://www.icreatedaily.com/new-years-goals/ (You can read the full article here.)Forget Resolutions.Resolutions fall by the wayside. Set goals and work them daily. Your goals are the horizon you aim for to get to where you want to go, one goal, one day at a time.The day is the way.~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Goals-Quotes.jpg ()

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Focusing on Gains Over GapsWe all live busy lives creating, working, building new things, supporting families, dealing with hardships, and living life. Sometimes we can feel like we’re spinning in circles and not getting much accomplished. Dan Sullivan first coined the concept: “Focus on the gains over gaps.”In a nutshell, the idea is to reflect and list down what you have accomplished, while avoiding thoughts of ‘Oh but I could have done more…” or ‘Yes, but I didn’t do these other things.’  It can be a powerful way to quickly reenergize and get back in the mindset of moving forward Topics Discussed:Focus on the wins iWinDaily Comfort zones and gratitude Creating daily List of what we’ve done this year Leveraging republishing content New projects we started Virtual team members we work with Brand growth Overcoming roadblocks Conferences vs strategically hiring consultants

“Each day you create, you’re winning.” ~LeAura Alderson, American entrepreneur, writer, publisher, co-founder-iCreateDaily.com“Creating daily becomes a new comfortable.”~Devani Anjali Alderson, Indian-born American entrepreneur, writer, publisher, co-founder-iCreateDaily.com“When you focus on the wins, it gives you fuel for more wins.” ~LeAura Alderson, American entrepreneur, writer, publisher, co-founder-iCreateDaily.comRESOURCEShttp://now.strategiccoach.com/the-gap-and-the-gain-ebook (The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan) https://www.icreatedaily.com/artist-entrepreneurs/ (Artist Entrepreneurs Lead Messy Lives) https://icreatedaily.myshopify.com/collections/journals/products/gratitudejournal1 (I’m Grateful Daily: 90 Day Gratitude Journal) https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (90 Day Goals Journal (free 30-day digital gift)) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/family-business/ (Episode 173: Family Business – Coffee Break)

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What is Gratitude?Gravity is described as a force that draws objects to its center. Gravity is an invisible central core that keeps all things in balance and grounded. The act of gratitude, when practiced daily, is like an invisible ever-present force which we can consciously invoke. Gratitude allows us to create and appreciate the abundance we seek and need in order to create more. Consciously aligning with feeling and being grateful, even—or especially—when life seems hard, is like tapping into the holy grail of life itself… an infinite reservoir of more. To ground yourself in gratitude is to prepare yourself to receive more by first fully receiving that which you already have. https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-quotes/ (Read the full article with shareable images here!)Gratitude creates a positive gravitational field, and is that which anchors and attracts the good to the orbit of your life.~Devani Alderson, author, entrepreneur, co-founder, iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Gratitude-Quotes-devani-anjali-alderson.jpg ()

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Should you focus on your strengths or shore up your weaknesses? Should you do the hardest thing in your day first, or tackle more little stuff to knock it off the list? When it comes to personal strengths and what’s best, you often hear conflicting information. Experts and successful entrepreneurs alike will often say to “do this” and “don’t do that” kind of advice. Subsequently, it can be challenging to identify the best plan of action for the most personal growth. The reason for the confusion is that there’s no one solution for everybody, including you. What worked for you last year—or yesterday—may not be what works for you now, or next year. https://www.icreatedaily.com/personal-strengths/ (Read the full article with shareable quotes here.)

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Are you interested in starting a family business? Whether it’s with your kids, parents, or future kids? We touch on this topic because we heard a great Gary Vaynerchuk interview about a young girl who’s Instagram slime business became a family endeavor. We’ve wanted to talk about family business for a while now, so if you’re interested in this topic, and/or unschooling, and involving your kids in business let us know. Shoot us an email to Creators@iCreateDaily.com! Of course, even if you’re not into starting a family business, or that’s not on your near-future horizon, we also talked about how goals can evolve. The process of goal achievement includes tweaking, reassessing, and evaluating new opportunities that align with your purpose! Topics Discussed:  Slime business Family business How goals evolve Capitalizing on opportunity Being open to possibilities How to decide which opportunity to take

“Be open to possibilities. Walk through every door and see if it’s for you, if not… Keep on going to the next.” ~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.com RESOURCES:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q-TLKI1yA0 (Gary Vee’s Interview with Maddie Rea) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/freelance-artist/ (iCreateDaily Interview with Bruna Mebs) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/setting-your-goals/ (Setting Your Goals ~ Coffee Break)

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Glenn Livingston shares his journey of how he overcame binge eating through slightly radical methodologies. As a Ph.D. veteran psychologist, Glenn took a more scientific and disciplined approach to the habits that were derailing his life. His findings have not only helped thousands of others overcome food addictions, but it could also help with other areas of life. We have heard about and from creators who constantly seem stuck in a negative cycle. They want to get out, get back to creating, and move on… But they keep looping back to feeling lost, stuck, or depressed. If that cycle sounds familiar to you, the simple yet powerful researched-backed advice from Glenn Livingston might help you! Topics Discussed:Glenn’s story Where our appreciation for color comes from? The human survival drive The reptilian brain How Glenn wrote his book Being the Alpha wolf How Glenn wrote his book Glenn’s journal habit Self-doubt and mental programming Discipline and self-accountability Refusing to guilt yourself Parenting yourself Being in a family of psychologists Disempowering your victim-voice The voice of contrarian reason Glenn’s present and future goals Daily journal ritual Using positive affirmations effectively What Glenn learned from hiking

“Commit with perfection and forgive yourself with dignity.”~Glenn Livingston veteran psychologist and author  RESOURCES:https://www.neverbingeagain.com/ (Glenn’s Never Binge Again Site) (with free reader bonuses) https://www.amazon.com/Never-Binge-Again-Permanently-Overeating-ebook/dp/B014V1Q6SI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1544576939&sr=8-2&keywords=Never+Binge+Again+by+Glenn+Livingston&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=7fca43844fa0638ae6a91a6fbd15ecac&language=en_US (Never Binge Again by Glenn Livingston) https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Recovery-Cure-Substance-Addiction/dp/0671528580/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1544574063&sr=8-2&keywords=rational+recovery&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=62a1fe7773633f66885a5e0a5dc7300f&language=en_US (Rational Recovery: The New Cure for Substance Addiction by Jack Trimpey) https://www.amazon.com/Create-Daily-Goal-Journal-Accountability/dp/B07HS4FPHB/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1544578523&sr=8-7&keywords=90+day+goals+journal&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=28337b57ded5a62c01f82d5a987b6e61&language=en_US (90 Day Goals Journal)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Beyond-the-Psychology-of-Binging-with-Glenn-Livingston-1.jpg ()

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Do you find setting your goals is a challenge? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Goal-setting and achieve is a habit you build through daily practice. Like planning for a trip, an event, a party, or anything else, you start with your end destination in mind. Topics Discussed:Planning your goals What is a realistic goal? How to map a goal Journey vs destination Reverse engineer your goals Discipline and commitment LeAura’s personal trainer LeVar Burton on self-love and work-ethic Simple mindset shifts Breaking down your goals

“If you want your creative endeavor to become your livelihood, then you need to show up for yourself.” ~ LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.com “The only people who accept your excuses are your other loser friends.” ~ Gary Vaynerchuk, Belarusian American entrepreneur, author, speaker and internet personality “The times in our life where we have felt the most proud, has not come from doing less, but doing more than we thought we were capable of.” ~ LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.com“I think self-love is all about pushing yourself, demanding of yourself that you stretch and reach your boundaries.”~ LeVar Burton“Assume you can do more than you think.”~ LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comListen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)RESOURCEhttps://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (90 Day Goals Journal ) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/identifying-life-purpose/ (Coffee Break: Identifying Life Purpose) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/daily-art/ (Interview with Ingrid Sanchez) https://www.icreatedaily.com/100-life-goals/ (100 Life Goals List for Ideas and Inspiration) https://www.icreatedaily.com/visioning-tools/ (Visioning Tools and Goals Mapping for Achieving Your Dreams)

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The Business of Being an AuthorToday we’re delighted to be joined by a husband and wife team who are both best selling children’s book authors! While the colorful wigs, glittery eyes, and magnetic personalities are indeed whimsical… both Sheri Fink and Derek Taylor Kent are savvy, down-to-earth business owners, marketers, and publishers. Best Selling Children’s Book AuthorsSheri Fink is an inspirational speaker, a #1 best-selling, award-winning author, and the president of “The Whimsical World of Sheri Fink” inspirational brand. All 5 of her children’s books were #1 best-sellers, including The Little Rose which was a #1 Amazon Best-seller for over 60 weeks! Derek Taylor Kent is an author, screenwriter, performer and director based in Los Angeles. Best known for his children’s books, his best-selling, award-winning books are treasured in hundreds of thousands of homes across the world. His newest middle-grade novel (ages 7-12), Principal Mikey, was released in May 2018 and became a #1 best-seller on Amazon. Inspirational Children’s BooksWe loved the passion Sheri and Derek bring to building their Whimsical World, inspiring children to be more confident in themselves. Their mission to empower and uplift children and adults alike inspire us. We hope you enjoy their stories, practical advise, and wisdom as much as we enjoyed spending time with them! Topics Discussed in Episode:Sheri’s story How being bullied lead Sheri to write her first book Derek’s story Derek’s first book written at 15 The first book Derek published How to publish a children’s book The questions Sheri asked successful authors The business of being an author How Derek and Sheri choose Printing children’s books in China Creating products around books How Sheri & Derek met The founding of Whimsical World Creating events and experiences Sheri & Derek’s public speaking And much more!

“We’re about inspiring, delighting, and educating children of all ages while planting seeds of self-esteem and high achievement” ~ Derek Taylor Kent, bestselling author, entrepreneur, publisherRESOURCEShttps://www.whimsicalworldofsherifink.com/ (Whimsical World Site) https://www.sherifink.com/ (Sheri Fink’s Website) http://www.derektaylorkent.com/ (Derek Taylor Kent’s Website) https://www.amazon.com/Little-Rose-Sheri-Fink/dp/0983408904/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1543889482&sr=8-1&keywords=The+little+Rose&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=3419388894fd034756b71ed72ac756d8 (The Little Rose by Sheri Fink) https://www.amazon.com/Principal-Mikey-Derek-Taylor-Kent/dp/0999555421/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1543889562&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=153b58b5f54d3269887fcfabd71d1d6e (Principal Mikey by Derek Taylor Kent)

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The creative process is a process of loving… of bringing your love into the world. Our highest creativity comes from heart and soul channeled through a focused mind. When you create, you’re creating art from the heart. We are of course speaking of beauty and creativity; not the creation of the dark and negative. That is a different story and we do not dwell there, for where we dwell becomes our abode. But beauty… beauty beckons love and stirs souls.https://www.icreatedaily.com/art-from-the-heart/ (Read the full article here! )https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/To-create-is-to-align-quote.jpg ()

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Making Life DecisionsWho decides when you get to focus on your goals? Or when you get to start something new? If you are not consciously making your own life decisions, then who is? Ultimately, it’s your life. You don’t need to wait for the perfect day—or permission—to work towards your vision. In business, when you need something approved or want to get a contract, it’s important to talk to the decision maker. In your life, you are the decision maker.~Devani Alderson, iCreateDaily.comIdentifying Life GoalsOnce you make the decision that you are the decision maker in your life, you can work on honing your life goals. Many people struggle identifying life goals because… well, when do we ever learn this growing up?  Goals are not a topic typically covered in school. One great way to identify your life goals is to just start trying new things with a curious open mind. As we say often: “It is in the journey that the way becomes more clear.” Many of the artists and creators’ we’ve interviewed have mentioned they just started experimenting… daily. Topics Discussed:Non-conforming New years goals Societies shoulds & shouldn’t’s Who makes your life decisions? Honing in on your life purpose Building skill sets Make a commitment to you

“It is in the life experiences where we discover what ignites us.” ~ LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.com “The day is the way!” ~ LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.com “Your dreams start when you decide.” ~ Devani Anjali Alderson, iCreateDaily.com Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)RESOURCES:https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner) (free digital 30 Day Goals Journal version as well) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/?s=goal+setting+ (Previous iCreateDaily episodes on goal planning & setting) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/daily-art/ (Interview with Ingrid Sanchez on daily creating) https://icreatedaily.myshopify.com/products/i-create-daily-mug (iCreateDaily mug) https://icreatedaily.myshopify.com/products/i-heart-daily-mug (iHeartDaily mug )

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We discovered our artist guest today when perusing top sellers on Etsy. Ingrid Sanchez is a Mexican artist based in London, UK. Of course we’re all about daily art and creating, so it immediately caught our attention that Ingrid illustrates and paints everyday using watercolors and mixed media. We love Ingrid’s beautiful watercolor art and that she gains inspiration from nature and a daily dose of meditation. Ingrid loves the moon, plants of every kind, good weather, yoga and tea, and sells her beautiful art on her website and Etsy store. For a truly delightful visual treat of Ingrid’s latest collections, upcoming workshops, commissions, collaborations and inspiration, you can visit her website and Etsy store, which we’ll ink here in the show notes Topics Discussed:Ingrid’s story… from art to not art and back again Skills that Ingrid developed Making the jump from Ingrid’s job to her art business Ingrid’s first Etsy trial and what she learned Learning the craft of art in NYC Starting a new Etsy shop with a new business name Selling on Etsy Using Instagram for promoting art Ingrid’s art workshops and how much she charges Daily art and discipline Licensing art Corporate clients

We learned so much from this visit with the lovely Ingrid Sanchez and are certain that you will too! Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)RESOURCEShttp://www.ingridsanchez.com/ (Ingrid Sanchez’s website) https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6220&awinaffid=320151&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FCreativeIngrid (Ingrid Sanchez’s Etsy Shop) https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner)

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The power of focus is the one thing above all else that will help you achieve your goals. That and perseverance. Simplistically, the focused light of a laser is created when light waves are in sync with each other. The parallel waves are coherent and in phase. The light waves from a laser are the result of synchronicity and coherence resulting in focus. https://www.icreatedaily.com/the-power-of-focus/ (Read the full article here!)Multitasking minimizes mental clarity and amplifies mind noise.Meditation maximizes mental clarity and minimizes mind noise.~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Focus-Quotes-multitasking.jpg ()

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We’re excited about today’s show with the foremost expert on healthy organic wine. Todd White is the founder of Dry Farm Wines, the only health-focused, natural wine club in the world! Todd also has some radical health habits and amazing practices, from a ketogenic lifestyle, of daily fasting and feasting with wine, to twice daily meditation and fitness… Todd’s health and fitness practices are as intriguing as his entrepreneurial creator’s story! Todd White is an entrepreneur with phenomenal company culture, all of which we’re excited to discover more fully here today…. …Beginning with Todd’s creative journey and ending with his fitness focus. But first and foremost, Todd is a visionary creator who says about his entrepreneurial endeavor:  “It’s not a day of work; it’s a day of creating.” ~Todd White, founder, Dry Farm Wineshttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/day-of-creating.jpg () Topics Discussed in Episode: Todd White’s story Creator vs Business Person From multi-millionaire to broke at 52 Dealing with depression How he discovered meditation Manifesting purpose through meditation Gratitude and conscious abundance 18 Point Manifesto Dry Farms Wine story Organic wine vs regular market wines The art of organic wine Connection through wine and food

“Most creators aren’t creators because we want more money. They want more freedom. We’re creators because we want to be free.”~Todd White, Dry Farms Wine Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)RESOURCEShttps://www.dryfarmwines.com/pages/pennybottle?rfsn=2018973.3845c8 (Dry Farm Wines) you can sample a bottle of their wine for a penny! https://www.dryfarmwines.com/pages/about-us?rfsn=2018973.3845c8 (Todd Whites Manifesto) https://www.dryfarmwines.com/pages/jobs?rfsn=2018973.3845c8 (Dry Farm Wines Job Opportunity) https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577311523/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1543283187&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=3234525c00de0f42756a138b58fa8938&language=en_US (The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Organic-Wine-Todd-White-freedom-quotes.jpg () A podcast for creators serious about your art.https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)iCreateDaily!

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Momentum is magic, but it’s not a mystery. Daily success comes from daily doing. Imagine. If you create just one thing per week for 26 years. That’s 1,352 works of art.What could you do with that? What could your work become?https://www.icreatedaily.com/artist-bios/ ( Amy Brown has created over 2,000). So this is doable. If you start now with this goal of daily inspiration, by the end of one year, that’s 52 works of art. Typically, https://www.icreatedaily.com/give-it-your-all/ (the more you do) the more you can do, so that’s likely a conservative minimum. If you create just one thing per day for 26 years (we’re giving you vacation time, so 350 x 26 years, that’s 9,100 pieces of art, or articles, or pages in books, or products developed from an idea a day. https://www.icreatedaily.com/daily-success/ (Read the full article here!)

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Bad habits are a form of addiction. So are good habits. When the anatomic system takes over, the default is the path of least resistance. Our job is to intervene and elevate through the inculcation of positive new habits. Choose addictive behaviors that serve you rather than destroy you. These are the daily https://www.icreatedaily.com/professional-growth/ (goals that become the habits) that will lead you to achieve your dreams. Make a beeline to better. ~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comhttps://www.icreatedaily.com/addictive-behaviors/ (Read the full article here!)https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Addictive-Behaviors-be-better.jpg ()

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Most people start out their lives with big dreams. The biggest reason most people don’t make it into their vision of their life? They don’t believe it. They don’t yet truly see themselves in their future vision. If they did… if they realized that it was really and truly possible, they would do everything in their power to make it so. Because the thing is, if you believe it, you can achieve it. In fact it may just be that you have to believe it to achieve it, and then work diligently to make it so. If you fully believe that you can achieve your dreams, then nothing will stop you from the daily diligence and hard work required to make them real. https://www.icreatedaily.com/if-you-believe-it-you-can-achieve-it/ (Read the full article here!)If I believe, I can achieve.If I believe I can, I achieve.I believe I can achieve.If I believe it, I can achieve it.~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/motivational-life-quote-blieve.jpg ()

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My high school history teacher’s advice to the boys in the classroom was the first time I heard this quote: Persistence wears down resistance.  While my high school teacher was giving dating advice to the boys, there’s a universal truth to this quote for anything you wish to create. A universal truth is that success takes time and hard work. We all know that overnight success is not a thing. Consistent persistence wears down resistance. It’s the only thing that ever does. https://www.icreatedaily.com/persistence-wears-down-resistance/ (Read the full article here.)  Chance favors only the prepared mind.~Louis Pasteur, French biologist, microbiologist and chemisthttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Chance-favors-only-the-prepared-mind.jpg ()

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Many artists perceive the creative process as a kind of spiritual experience. What a blessing to be conscious creators, able to take ideas from mind to manifestation, from dreaming into being. Humans are uniquely capable of creating… of conceiving an idea, contemplating it, working with it, molding it, writing it, and sculpting it into reality. Weavers of dreams and makers of worlds, creators are aligned with human destiny: to become fully conscious creators, https://www.icreatedaily.com/making-something-from-nothing/ (making something out of nothing), and bringing beauty to life… color to dark… essence to character. Imagination is a doorway into the Divine.~https://www.huffingtonpost.com/margaret-paul-phd/the-spiritual-power-of-cr_b_12427572.html (Margaret Paul, Ph.D)., bestselling author and relationship expert  Read the full article here!

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The Way is in the JourneyKaralina Chodorowska, who goes by Caro Rose on Instagram, is a Polish food photographer living in Switzerland! What we love about Caro’s story is how strongly it illustrates that it is in the journey that the way becomes more clear. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t even have to know what you’re passionate about. Often, we discover our deeper passions in the pursuit of our interests. Caro’s love for healthy eating and art has blossomed into more than just a nutrition-coach-in-training. Caro has discovered an extraordinary creative side to herself through creating art from her food! We discovered Cora’s mouth-watering food photography on Instagram and were entranced for the entire scroll through her page. The soft pastel backgrounds mixed with the striking ingredients she showcases is like a gallery of beautiful artistic creations. You can make art out of everything.~Caro Rose, @CaroRoseNutritionWe discover our deeper passions in the pursuit of our interests.~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comFood Photography and Arthttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Food-Photography-smoothie-bowl.png () Here’s the link to https://www.instagram.com/carorosenutrition/ (Caro Rose’s Instagram) so you can appreciate the incredible artistry Caro brings to food and plate, while listening to this podcast.https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Food-Photography-roasted-veggies.png () Natural food equals a strong body and clear mind.Caro Rose, @CaroRoseNutritionWe absolutely agree with Caro’s philosophy… and look forward to sharing her story with you!   amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "icd-p-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_title = "My Amazon Picks"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "e8397903d38f337eb320635e1b3f26cb"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B07HS3HQSL,B07HS4Y1V6,B07HS3HQSK,B07HS4FPHB,B07M9G7CML,B07MSG68WM,B07MJHWHG4,B07MJHW75W"; In this episode we discuss:How a TV sitcom led to Caro’s interest in cooking Caro’s interest in healthy foods and how it affected her How Caro’s aspirations to draw art morphed into food art and food photography How Caro pushes through when she doesn’t feel like it, and the difference that makes Ideas for Caro toward developing her brand Ideas for Caro toward monetizing her food photography What Caro asks herself to overcome procrastination and laziness Why Caro is so passionate about healthy foods Caro’s creative goals

Resources:https://www.instagram.com/carorosenutrition/ (Caro’s Instagram account) https://timeclock.freeeup.com/public/signup?a=99347ee1-b3b1-417f-b7c3-71c467d41273 (FreeeUp.com – our preferred freelancer service provider) https://www.upwork.com/ (Upwork.com) – freelance platform for freelancers https://www.shutterstock.com/ (Shutterstock) – best platform for photographers to sell their photos http://www.pcosaa.org/pcos-symptoms/ (PCOS Disease) If you’re interested in music photography, you may enjoy this on CreativeLive.   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Food-Photographer-Caro-Rose.jpg ()

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What’s keeping you from going pro? The biggest difference between an amateur and a pro is how serious they are about their art. A pro knows when they’re being productive versus going through the motions of productivity. Pros avoid dithering in the daily derailments and focus on the real work of manifesting their ideas and getting work done. Pros focus on the real work of manifesting ideas.~Devani Alderson, iCreateDaily.comProductivity vs Busy WorkSometimes the busy work is something we choose, even if unconsciously, to actually delay doing the real work that mattersTurning pro means learning to discern the difference between busy work and productive work. Busy work can be work that seems important, and even urgent, but does very little to build your business or skills, and very little to move you closer to a successful, sustainable business. https://www.icreatedaily.com/going-pro/ (Read the full article here!)

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Got writer’s block? Artist’s block? In a creative slump? Like the characters of the books you write and the strokes of the art you create, you can craft the change you want in your own life for real. You are a creator. You can create your way out of any artist block. Seriously.~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comThe Blank Page Syndrome“The blank page staring at me.” If you’ve ever experienced artist block, then you’ll know why some people are intimidated by a blank page. For most creatives, a blank page beckons the fingers to construct worlds through words, images, art, and imagination. However, even the most prolific artist can get stuck in a creative slump. If you’re in a creative block that blank page can taunt. What if there were just three simple things you could do to get out of any creative slump or artist block. If you knew these simple things would boost your energy, your spirits, your mood, your optimism AND overcome any creative block would you do it? https://www.icreatedaily.com/artist-block/ (Read the full article here!)

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Whenever you find yourself at the whim of creativity, waiting for your muse to appear, journal prompts can be really helpful to jumpstart your creativity. Journaling can be a great way to exercise your creative muscles and get them into shape to carry you wherever you fancy takes you. Journal prompts or morning pages, done daily, will summon your creative powers at will.When Your Mind’s as Blank as Your PageHow is it you can go from having a million ideas you don’t have enough time for, to a staring contest with a blank page and an equally blank mind? This aspect of creativity can be both frustrating and intriguing. One thing that’s become abundantly clear from interviewing creatives of all paths, and through our own content endeavors, is that creativity is a readily renewable resource. Creativity is a readily renewable resource.~Devani Anjali Aldersonhttps://www.icreatedaily.com/journal-prompts/ (Read all the prompts here!)

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Devani and I were afternoon exercise biking the hills in our neighborhood and ended up doing this spontaneous Coffee Break episode to share key thoughts that have affected our growth and direction. Exercise is a fantastic way to generate ideas. Vigorous activity literally and figuratively gets your creative juices flowing, and getting away from the desk… taking a brain break from whatever you’ve been slaving over is also good for rejuvenating creativity. So as we were in the flow of thoughts on the topic of visioning, momentum, daily effort and intuition all bubbled to the surface for a spontaneous Coffee Break session to share on that. Learnings in under 10 minutes:The importance of visioning and focusing on your dreams The importance of setting goals toward your dreams What begins to happen when you do What begins to happen with daily doing The role of intuition in pursuing your dreams Whether to focus on many things or do just one thing at a time We’ve linked in the resources below two articles that address both approaches Why to start before you’re ready

“Never underestimate the power of visioning and the momentum of daily effort to open the doors of your dreams.”~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comYou may also enjoy these articles:https://www.icreatedaily.com/visioning-tools/ (Visioning Tools) https://www.icreatedaily.com/setting-daily-goals/ (If you do best focusing on one thing – more linear) https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-workflow/ (If you do best with multiple things – more radial) https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The 90 Day Goals Journal – free 30 day PDF download)

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Let’s face it… even when we want to sell our work, many of us creator’s would rather spend the day creating over doing all the “business stuff.”  There are a million platforms to be on, and it can feel daunting. We get it, we’ve been there. In this Coffee Break, we discuss many ways that you can get started online AND… cue the drum roll… We’re launching the iCreateDaily Creator’s Corridor!  This is a place where creators, of any kind, can share their work, expertise, and content on a platform that we are building. This isn’t a membership program for now. It’s just a free opportunity and our way of boosting any type of artist. Tune into the Coffee Break to learn more! (NOTE: Pardon our few silly moments… you had to be there… #DogLife; #HomeOffice #WorkFromHomeFun)! Topics Discussed:Where do I start online? Do you need a website? WordPress? Wix? SquareSpace? How to get found online Similarities between Online and Retail Why it’s important to publish content on other websites Using social media for selling Which social media site is the most productive? the iCreateDaily Creator’s Corridor What is the Creator’s Corridor? Why the Creator’s Corridor will benefit you as a creator How to sign up to the Creator’s Corridor

Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play )~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)If you’re interested in the Creator’s Corridor, you can https://www.icreatedaily.com/about-creators-corridor (learn more and apply here)! RESOURCES:  https://www.icreatedaily.com/do-i-need-a-website/ (Do you need a website?) https://www.icreatedaily.com/about-creators-corridor (About the Creator’s Corridor) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/the-abundant-artist/ (The Abundant Artist Interview on iCD Podcast) https://buriedinblu.com (Michenzy Clench’s Website) http://www.nicolemackey.com (Nicole Mackey’s Website) https://www.facebook.com/ThroughMyEyesLyndaWright/ (Lynda Suzanne Wright’s FB Page) https://www.facebook.com/LynneHundleyArtist/ (Lynne Hundley’s FB Page) https://www.behance.net/ (Behance – Visual Artist Freelance Platform)

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Are you selling—or seeking to sell—your art or services? If so, have you updated your artist bio on your website and social platforms recently? If you haven’t updated yours in awhile, you need to. Don’t worry if you haven’t gotten to it yet… don’t worry if it’s old. It’s better to have a short and simple one that none at all. But do plan on updating it soon. Don’t make it a chore; make it a part of your creative expression. Don’t overthink your bio, don’t try for perfection, but do work on it to update and improve it periodically.https://www.icreatedaily.com/artist-bios/ (Read the full article with examples here.)

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We loved talking consciousness with Mark Gober! Consciousness is after all, the source of all our creativity. We hope you’ll find this interview as interesting and intriguing as we did. Mark Gober is an author whose worldview was turned upside down in late 2016 when he learned of phenomena that threaten the prevailing view in science that consciousness comes from the brain. After researching extensively for nearly a year, Mark became convinced that a paradigm shift was in order: biology does not produce consciousness; rather, consciousness produces biology. Mark is a Partner at Sherpa Technology Group, a firm that advises businesses on mergers & acquisitions and strategy. He previously worked as an investment banking analyst in New York. Mark has been quoted for his opinions on business and technology matters in Bloomberg Businessweek and elsewhere, and has authored internationally published business articles. He graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University, where he was captain of the tennis team. Mark also represents 2-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. Ervin Laszlo’s Institute of New Paradigm Research as Director of Corporate Relations. https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Mark-Gober-End-of-Upside-Down-Thinking.jpg () Mark’s Journey into Consciousness StudiesMark Gober’s journey led him to write the book: “An End to Upside Down Thinking: Dispelling the Myth that the Brain Produces Consciousness” where he explores compelling scientific evidence from a diverse set of disciplines, ranging from psychic phenomena to near-death experiences, to quantum physics and beyond. Mark’s book and message connects strongly with us from our personal interests and experience, but also as and for creators. Creativity begins in consciousness, and then precipitates ideas to our brain. In this interview we discuss:How a wall street finance guy got into consciousness studies Mark’s year of deep research How quickly Mark wrote his book and found an agent and publisher Creativity and consciousness The number two question that remains in all of science Mark’s left brain / right brain process of creativity What’s essential for flow state Mark’s journey into uncertain territory Thought leaders and researchers in the field of consciousness Epigenetics and consciousness Long hidden CIA documents, recently opened Research the American Psychology Association has published on psychokinesis, telepathy and other consciousness phenomena

Since the interview, I’ve listened to Mark’s audiobook and Devani is reading the hardcover version of his book and loving it. “I believe you must be radically open minded.”~Ray Dalio, in his book, https://www.amazon.com/Simon-Schuster-Audio-Principles-Life/dp/B074B2CZJG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1540864090&sr=8-3&keywords=principles+ray+dalio&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=583bd1bf92b44be2f4293fbcaa715cdb&language=en_US (Principles)“The universe of that which we do not know—for me personally—has grown as a result of learning more.”~Mark Gober, merger & acquisitions strategist, researcher, author, speaker“For me now, it’s that my identity is tied to my consciousness and the body is a vehicle for experience.”~Mark Gober, merger & acquisitions strategist, researcher, author, speaker“We are biased by what we can see and hear, and we’re seeing and hearing separation, so that is biasing us on a daily basis.”~Mark Gober, merger & acquisitions strategist, researcher, author, speakerResources:https://www.amazon.com/End-Upside-Down-Thinking-Consciousness/dp/1947637851/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1540863765&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=b12467a69ff53f493e8c672becb331be&language=en_US (Mark Gober’s Book: An End to Upside Down Thinking) https://markgober.com/ (Mark Gober’s Website) https://www.flowconsciousnessinstitute.com/ (Flow Consciousness Institute)...

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Getting Out from Under OverwhelmEveryone goes through it at some point or another. Feeling stuck in a rut, stagnant, overwhelmed and even trapped in life. The good news is that it’s actually easy to turn it around. As I was updating this article to share, I received some negative news that floored me. I went from happily working away to sudden fear, doubt and uncertainty. So I did the four things I know to do. It was tough… it didn’t happen instantly, but it always helps. Four Steps to Getting UnstuckMove vigorously Help somebody Create Something Practice Gratitude

Activity, creativity, servitude and gratitude turns pain to pearls.https://www.icreatedaily.com/feeling-stuck/ (Listen or Read the full article here!)

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Visionary leadership is an interesting thing. No one starts out saying, “I am a visionary”, right? Few feel comfortable proclaiming, “I am a visionary leader”. Yet each creator is the visionary of his or her work. Each entrepreneur starts as a visionary leader of one. Each entrepreneur starts as a visionary leader of one.~LeAura AldersonVisionary EntrepreneurMost people aren’t confident enough to stake their claim in the land of leaders. Of course, we all need to put in the time and earn the credibility. Yet each creator is https://www.icreatedaily.com/personal-strengths/ (the visionary) of his work. Each https://www.icreatedaily.com/personal-branding-examples/ (entrepreneur) is the visionary of her business, guiding its direction. Each inventor is the visionary of his product, bringing it to life from idea to conception to manifestation. https://www.icreatedaily.com/visionary-leader/ (Read the full article here!)

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Seeking Self AccountabilityThe ultimate critic is within. You. You are your own best friend… and your own worst critic. Both are assets if used objectively, wisely and compassionately. Personal accountability is ultimately a goal of all creators. Self-accountability… to answer to yourself… is the maturing of the creative spirit into the serious artist, able to get stuff done. That stuff, is about bringing your work to light and into the world, where it can touch hearts, open minds and inspire. I am inspired by how much more I can achieve with a little added structure and accountability.~https://www.facebook.com/LynneHundleyArtist/ (Lynne Hundley, artist), retired pastor, writer & editorhttps://www.icreatedaily.com/personal-accountability/ (Read the Full article here!)

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Wow! We so enjoyed our time with the multi-talented freelance artist, Bruna Mebs! We love Bruna’s style, her artist entrepreneur mindset, and her disciplined approach to her art work. Bruna Mebs is a Brazilian artist and entrepreneur. She has spent the past few years working with creative people from all over the US and became best known for her ink drawings. Bruna is a phenomenal illustrator serving a variety of clients including FabFitFun, Farmhouse Inns, Jord, Leota and Meredith Banzhoff. Bruna’s artwork has been featured on many blogs including The Skinny Confidential, KERF and Friend For The Ride. Bruna has recently illustrated and published her first coloring book The Olympic Games Coloring Book. After spending some time in NYC and LA, Bruna resides in Pennsylvania with her husband and bulldog Achilles. In this podcast episode we discuss:How many years before Bruna became a full-time freelancer artist How Bruna got her start in art What kind of art Bruna studied in school The realities of being a professional designer for movies Bruna’s take on art education and the best way get art training When did her work become ‘good enough’? Bruna’s primary source of income at this stage of her freelance journey The art medium Bruna prefers Her preferred art medium Where Bruna sells her art Her favorite art pen/s and why How Bruna gets most of her commission clients Which social platforms produces the best results and the most paid jobs How Bruna determines the prices of her art The advice that nobody wants to hear but needs to Bruna’s perspective on doing art shows How Bruna is able to create so much art per month How much art per day and per month Bruna produces How many commissions she currently has booked and the types of jobs Her Etsy shop, how that’s doing and how to get on first page of Etsy Bruna’s wisdom about morning persons vs night owls Why you shouldn’t compare your sales to others on platforms like Etsy How Bruna is building her brand with home decor to help sell more art

I can’t just sit around and wait for people to find my stuff, so you have to put yourself in a go-getter mindset.~Bruna Mebs, Freelance artist, lifestyle designer, artist entrepreneurOne of Bruna’s art pieces discussed in the interview. https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Bruna-Mebs-art-brunamebs.com_.png () Bruna Mebs Art – https://brunamebs.com/ (BrunaMebs.com) We hope you enjoyed this interview with Bruna as much as we did! Interview with Freelance Artist, Bruna MebListen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play )~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)ResourcesBRUNA’S WEBSITEhttps://brunamebs.com/ (BrunaMebs.com) https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6220&awinaffid=320151&clickref=icdp&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FBrunaMebs (Bruna’s Etsy Shop) https://www.amazon.com/Olympic-Games-Coloring-Book/dp/0692705066/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1540246530&sr=8-1&keywords=bruna+mebs&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=64b8b220fa063cbf8fcabdd393f1b7d0&language=en_US (Bruna’s Olympic coloring book on Amazon)

BOOKS:https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Constraint-Transform-Limitations-Advantages-ebook/dp/B00QL30Q90/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1540233162&sr=8-1&keywords=a+beautiful+constraint&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=0f552d4e865cbc696a48063feac0b646&language=en_US (A Beautiful Constraint) https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Like-Serhant-Ultimate-Machine/dp/B07GWYDNYJ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1540246682&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=294308c77485dfb075da81727d0feb93&language=en_US (What Bruna was reading – Sell it like Serhant)

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You may have noticed that we love quotes of all kinds, so today we’re featuring art quotes, from our creator’s community, ourselves and from the best scoured online. Quotes can be like mantras, invocations, affirmations and a pep talk from the universe. Like any tool, quotes help, if we put them to use. You’re invited so send us your favorites and we’ll publish them in future quote articles.We’re just sharing 10 on this audio but you can https://www.icreatedaily.com/art-quotes/ (read the full version here)!

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The creative journey is one of learning to give it your all.To create without holding back… to love without holding back… to laugh without holding back… to live without holding back, and to pour all of that into doing work you love… no holding back. iCreateDaily is a movement for creators serious about their art. Serious creating requires dedication. To stay dedicated for the long haul and to persevere through thick and thin, requires the passion and obsession to give it your all. https://www.icreatedaily.com/give-it-your-all/ (Read the full article here!)

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Environmental and cultural indoctrination is akin to having contact lenses installed at birth. We grow up unaware that they’re even there and we are certain that what we see is as it is. What lens in your world today, if removed, would grant you greater freedom?There’s an inspiring young former monk-turned-creator-entrepreneur, Jay Shetty, whom I first heard say this very relevant phrase: “We cannot know what we cannot see.”~Jay Shetty, former monk, host, storyteller, entrepreneurhttps://www.icreatedaily.com/rose-colored-glasses/ (Read the full article here.)

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Determination and dedication are foundational to building your brand and staking your claim in the land of creators who succeed in earning a living from their work. You cannot achieve your goals without determination and dedication.Vision-boarding is wonderful; some would even say essential for creators. We believe in the visioning process. https://www.icreatedaily.com/visioning-tools/ (Vision inspires us), sustains us and pulls us forward. Vision is the sketch, colored by effort and breathed to life, day by day, year after year. https://www.icreatedaily.com/determination-and-dedication/ (Read the full article here.)Determination and dedication are the bricks and mortar of creating work that matters. ~LeAura Alderson

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Repurposing from an Article to a Vlog to Social Media:If you publish a blog article, you could then turn it into a vlog. A vlog is a video blog where you read your article conversationally. That video can be posted on YouTube and social platforms, and then you can also separate the audio clip, and publish it as a podcast. You can create different captions for social media posts that get recycled over time. Have one caption for the article on Day 1 (the day you publish it). Later, you will recycle that article again. Next time you can change up the image you use when sharing it, and write a new caption. https://www.icreatedaily.com/content-creators/ (Read the full article here!)

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Engage in the Fun of LearningThere are people—especially seniors—who feel left behind and alienated by all the technology that they don’t understand. Yet… it’s a lot like learning to drive a car. You don’t need to know how to fix a car to drive it. You don’t even really need to know how the oil and gas and electronic systems actually work. You just need to know how to USE those systems. Investing in yourself by learning, growing and creating all the days of your life will keep your attitude vibrant, your brain agile and your finances healthy. In today’s world, ongoing personal development, not only increases your chances of earning and growing your wealth, but it’s essential for it. https://www.icreatedaily.com/invest-in-yourself/ (Read the full article here!)

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Don’t worry… this isn’t about fitness, but this article started there. It is about creating… and how it is we all have a great capacity for making something from nothing… likely far beyond what even most fertile creative minds have imagined. Making MuscleThis morning I did what I do every morning, first thing, right before showering: drop to the floor for 15 push-ups followed by 35 fast squats while the water warms up. (We’re on well water, so it can take awhile). It’s not much, I mean it’s not a workout, but it’s enough to wake up, get energized and get my circulatory system going. In just those couple minutes, I’m making muscle and making energy… making something from nothing. https://www.icreatedaily.com/making-something-from-nothing (Read the full article here!)

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It’s easy to get depressed by where you are versus where you want to be. It’s easy to dwell on the chasm between where you are and where you’re going. Far better to focus on what you want and head in that direction daily. https://www.icreatedaily.com/focus-on-what-you-want/ (Read the full article here!)

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We love life goals!  Creating them, sharing them, and hearing other peoples. While it may seem intimidating for some, sharing your life goals brings you one step closer to making them real. It’s like making a spoken commitment that you want to do that goal. Many successful achievers not only share their life goals and visions… but they write them down and immerse in them daily. If you’re struggling with figuring out your list, or if you just want some fresh ideas, read or listen to this list of 100 life goals! https://www.icreatedaily.com/100-life-goals/ (Read the full article here!)

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Dreams only become tangible when we work towards bringing them to life. Just like wholistic healers use the alchemy of herbs to help heal, we use life alchemy to bring our dreams to fruition. Audio Article Topics:What is alchemy? Give alchemy a home Metamorphosis Dreams fuel purpose Construct your life Imperfection Alchemy of vision

https://www.icreatedaily.com/life-alchemy/ (Read the full article with inspiring quotes here!)  Your life is the alchemy of your dreams…and your efforts.Mind to matter… ether to earth.Dreams without effort, evaporate.Effort without dreams is just work.Imbue your effort with dreams…and your dreams with effort,And your life will be transformed.~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Life-Alchemy-effort-and-dreams.jpg ()

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One of our iCreateDaily community members, Lynda Suzanne Wright, contributed a wonderful article of drawing prompts. Lynda is a multi-talented artist. Currently, Lynda focuses on visual art, mixing her paintings with photography. But she has also been a music teacher, singer, and still is a writer! Through extensive travel and life experiences, Lynda’s prompts are intriguing and different! It’s not just a list of items to draw, but also a list of different ways to get artistic ideas. We are constantly inspired by Lynda Suzanne Wrights productivity. We hope your inspiration is peaked with her creative drawing prompts.  https://www.icreatedaily.com/drawing-prompts/ (You can see the full list of drawing prompts here!)

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Excuses, like a circle of negative friends pulling us down, are the worst. Many of us can probably think of a couple of excuses we’ve decided to believe for a while. One that comes to mind: “I went to bed late, so it’s fine if I sleep in some.”  It’s time to say “No excuses.” Excuses become the habits we develop. To turn this around, we need to develop goals. Goals become habits that help our success. https://www.icreatedaily.com/no-excuses/ (Read the full article with quotes and images here!)  The habit of excuses becomes a way of life. So does the habit of success.~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.com  https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/No-Excuses-quotes-habits-of-success.jpg ()

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To achieve big goals requires that we learn from those who have, so we sharing some of our favorite goals quotes to help inspire and motivate you, especially when the going gets tough. Today, thanks to the internet, we get to witness people all over the world succeeding in building their dreams… to learn from them and from each other, and in so doing, elevate ourselves, those around us and those who have inspired us as well. https://www.icreatedaily.com/goals-quotes/ (Read the full article with all images here!)

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Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, CEO or homemaker, goals are the best way to achieve personal and professional growth. More important than anything else you can do, setting goals and working on them daily is more critical to your success than all the books you could read in a lifetime. https://www.icreatedaily.com/personal-and-professional-growth/ (Read the full article here.)Daily goals become habits and habits become effortless.~LeAura Aldersonhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/goals-quotes-eyesight.jpg ()

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The quickest way out of feeling overwhelmed is to start. Overwhelm generally comes from knowing too much and not applying enough. In fact, feeling overwhelmed could be a good thing. It’s your indication that you know enough, and it’s time to move onto accomplishing your goal/s. I have mild ADHD, and while I drink coffee to help my brain in the mornings, if I’ve had too much caffeine I will get jittery. It decreases my concentration and I have to move. Of course, moving and exercise are good for you. But, like caffeine overload, information overload makes your mind anxious. Our brains and bodies are constantly trying to find ways to signal what direction we need to go in. Many of the negative emotions and effect we feel, like overwhelm, are signs. We just have to start paying attention to them. https://www.icreatedaily.com/feeling-overwhelmed/ (Read the full article here.)Action is the remedy for a better life. The ultimate purpose of consumption is to convert input to output, be it information or food.~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/feeling-overwhelmed-quotes-action.jpg ()

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If setting annual goals seems overwhelming, no problem. You can start with a simple 30 day plan. The process of goal setting is basically the same, no matter whether you’re breaking down a five year plan or a monthly plan. One of the problems creatives can experience with goals planning is that our vision is so much bigger than our present reality. Goals and gilded dreams awaken to a stark reality that feels impossibly distant from where we want to go. Most things worthwhile are distant at first. But getting where you want to go is a simple process of daily effort. We hope you enjoy this audio article on 30 day planning. For goals planning page sample as well as shareable quotes and memes, https://www.icreatedaily.com/monthly-goals/ (you may want to visit this written article here.)

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While goals planning sounds straightforward, a lot of people struggle with setting goals. Generally, it’s not a lack of ideas, but deciding which idea to commit to where people feel stuck. Does that sound familiar? If so, the process of breaking down goals from annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily will help! https://www.icreatedaily.com/goals-planning/ (Read the full article, with videos and quotes here.)Topics Discussed:  Why goals are important What people struggle with most in goal planning When to start working on goals How to plan goals Annual goal setting How to define your goals list How to refine your goals list Micro vs Macro goals Setting 90-day goals

“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.”~Pablo Picasso, Spanish painterhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/law-of-attraction-quotes-pablo-piccaso.jpg ()

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Visualization is an important step in getting your goals. Imagining in your mind where you want to be in a year, month, or even a week can help you gain clarity. This article we share some creative visualization tips and strategies you can use. Topics Discussed:Make your vision Visualization Vision questions Daily success actions Good will grow Subconscious mind Start your day End your day Personal meditation Life goals

https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-visualization/ (Read the full article here!)“Visualization is mapping the mental blueprint for what is to come… for what will be.”~LeAura Aldersonhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Creative-Visualization-visualization.jpg ()

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Steven Pressfield says that fear is a form of resistance, and he refers to resistance as a “dragon” that we each need to both tame battle. When we learn to use fear as a way to fuel us, instead of preventing us, from creating, we become the master of our personal Dragon. Topics Discussed:Aspiring Learning to walk 4 Unforgettable failures Become obsessed

https://www.icreatedaily.com/fear-of-failure/ (Read the full article here.)“Fear may never leave you, but it need never again impede you. Fear cannot withstand the steady pursuit of a determined soul.”~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fear-of-failure-quotes-determined.jpg ()

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Do you have personal development goals? We often talk about how creating our art helps create us. And many successful artists and enraptures have shared how building their business has helped them grow personally. We’d love to hear how creativity has helped you in developing yourself. Topics Discussed:  Growing through doing Learning about yourself Implementing and growth Pursuit of learning Incorporate artistry Discovery beyond your comfort zone

https://www.icreatedaily.com/personal-development-goals/ (Read the full article with quotes here.)It is in singing that you discover song…it is in writing that you discover story…it is in painting that you discover art.It is in the doing that you discover yourself.~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.com  https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Growth-Quotes.jpg ()

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Cultivating a winning mindset is one of the most important things you can do, daily, towards achieving your goals. Topics Discussed:  Winning for the long haul Success and hard work Training your mind Simplicity Achieve goals in 7 steps Race with yourself Winners Pace your race You’re capable Your own winning mindset

https://www.icreatedaily.com/winning-mindset/ (Read the full article here.)“A winning mindset is as present and predictable as the sunrise. It shows up daily.”~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/winning-mindset-quotes-show-up-daily.jpg ()

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Fitness and health are important to the creator’s journey. If you’re struggling with chronic pain, weight, or any other health issue you might be interested in this! Topics Discussed:  Are there solutions to genetic health issues? Benefits of fitness Fitness can save your life Saving money with health and fitness Health journey Smith machine exercise Gym workouts Benefits of a personal trainer Healing body through fitness My Trainer Fitness origin story Reversal of chronic pain through fitness

Fitness frees and empowers you to live more fully.~LeAura Alderson, MyTrainerFitness.com https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Fit-for-Life-Quotes-live-fully.jpg ()

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Dream, do, achieve, repeat. Easy, right?! Not. We all have big dreams that we should fuel, and not give up on. Yet many times, we don’t move past the dreaming phase to the daily planning and doing phase. Topics Discussed:Planning for success Got dreams? Daily planning simplifying Goals: annual to daily Formulate your planning 90-day planning 30-day planning 7-day planning Why repetition matters Organization of daily planning Examples of goals

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Do you have goals of selling art online? Our guest today is sharing his insights as a digital marketer on how you can grow an audience that buys what you make. Nathan Hughes is a digital art fanboy who has been drawing, painting, sculpting and everything else creative, for as long as he can remember. Nathan says: “I truly believe creativity is something for everyone.” Passionate about art and helping artists succeed in the business of their craft, Nathan started the website, https://artignition.com/about/ (ArtIgnition.com), a community of artists, designers, and creatives eager to help fellow artists grow in their craft, artistry and creative business. Topics Discussed:  Nathan’s story How Nathan started Art Ignition The vision behind Art Ignition Challenges of many visual artists How visuals artists can build a business Platforms for selling art How to build an art business around goals Time management and constraint Different marketing avenues Connecting with successful artists Leveraging offline events for online selling How to utilize platforms like Etsy, RedBubble, etc Using social media to drive sales Owning your own website vs selling on other platforms The type of clients Nathan works with General tips for selling art online Nathan’s daily creativity habits His future goals with art Current struggles How accountability helps Nathan with his daily creativity The type of art Nathan is currently working on Deep work and productivity habits How Nathan uses his environment to support his business and art goals Brief mastermind with Nathan on his future ideas for podcasting, art, and business

“Artists are naturally entrepreneurs, they just might not know it yet”~Nathan HughesListen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play )~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic) RESOURCESNatha’s Site:  https://artignition.com/ (ArtIgnition.com) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd92PakyKuehBL0ug9iw9V72ol0g-xHhySD3qCU4933JixrQA/viewform (ArtIgnition.com/coaching)

Books:  https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-Spiritual-Higher-Creativity/dp/1585421472/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1537144005&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-fb-group-20&linkId=6cb748eea95ffabe1e6d7539be69d622&language=en_US (The Artists Way by Julia Cameron) https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted-ebook/dp/B00X47ZVXM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1537143913&sr=8-1&keywords=deep+work&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-fb-group-20&linkId=c006c618c16e66d0750188f06a90d394&language=en_US (Deep Work by Cal Newport) https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Change-Things-When-Hard/dp/B0038NLX9S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1537143951&sr=1-1&keywords=Switch&dpID=51af4LVf08L&preST=_SX342_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-fb-group-20&linkId=658d6d3083e9468c441413397955f215&language=en_US (Switch by Dan & Chip Heath) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal)

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Even if you feel you’re not ready, this is your time… the time of your life. There is rarely a perfect time. Life can be messy. Creating, can be messy. The perfectionist in you may never feel ready enough, so seize the day… seize the moment and forge your work into the world. There are always reasons to not feel ready enough, but it won’t get easier by waiting and delaying. In this audio article we touch on: Simplifying complexity Two simple steps to get going The power of creating daily American Idol culture Being chosen Creators who forged their way to success The time of my life song and songwriter Inspiration

http://www.icreatedaily.com/its-your-time-to-shine/ (Extraordinary) begins with the extra ordinary everyday hard work. ~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.com

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Do your dreams ever feel too big? Or your goals unachievable? Your dreams and goals might not be as far away as they appear right now. There’s a popular quote: “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.”~Bill Gates, founder MicrosoftCreating audacious goals is a good thing, as long as you are able to break it down into a plan. Topics Discussed in this audio article:  Get where you’re going 5 step process to achieve goals Amplify your dreams and goals Ask yourself Expanded 5 steps

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Daily dedication to our craft is how the armature becomes the pro. The one percent of creators are the ones who have built routines and habits that support their art. Topics Discussed:One percent Dreamers The extraordinary Becoming your vision

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Thoughts can be either a powerful tool for your creativity or a detriment. It’s truly empowering to realize that you can choose your thoughts to help you create the life you want to live. We all have more distractions today than ever before in history. We also each have more power to choose what we think. Choosing your thoughts begins with choosing your mind-food… what mental stimulus you ingest each day. It’s about rewiring your mind by deciding and defining what you feed your mind each day.Decide what to feed your mind each day. Make it a conscious choice and not something that happens to you.~LeAura Alderson, iCreateDaily.comJust as our food diet is essential for a healthy body, so too is our mind diet essential for a healthy mind, both of which are foundational to success in life. Topics Discussed: Distractions that derail your creativity, positivity, and productivity Media, social media, Alexa/smart devices The most important way to start your day Choosing your thoughts for building the life you want Choosing inspiration How to offset the detriment of distractions Structuring your browser efficiencies The impact of negativity Envisioning who you want to be Leveling up your vision The insidious that can take over your consciousness Diffusing the distractions that detract from your life goals

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Are you feeling creatively stuck? Do you have no motivation at all? Or maybe you’re just in a rut? It’s normal to have down days, even down weeks. Many times that indicates that we need to take a step back from the daily work, and let our mind rest. The daily element of “iCreateDaily” includes knowing when you need to adjust the plan and have some fun! Topics Covered:Blank canvas Tips for getting motivated Watch motivation videos Reward yourself Start writing Get moving Take a day off Create a word list

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Do you get motivated because you experience something in life? Or are you motivated, and then you create from that feeling? Generally, it’s some of both. We have yearnings, passions, and/or ideas we’d like to explore. This article covers the different types of motivations we get. Topics Discussed:  Intrinsic motivation Extrinsic motivation Finding motivation How to find motivation Discovering motivation Looking for motivation Finding positive motivation 5 ways to find motivation

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What do you do when you need a boost of inspiration or an emotional pick-me-up? We turn to each other as well as inspiring podcasts, books and shows. We also enjoy reading, sharing and creating short inspirational sayings. One thing’s for sure, if you seek inspiration, you will become more inspired.Toward that, we’re sharing an evolving list of 30 short inspirational sayings and quotes, to hopefully boost your day. We all need reminding from time to time, to seek the bright side and the positives. So no matter what may be happening in o your world, remember to search for the bright spots of inspiration, and you will find them. And it sure as heck beats the alternative! Stuff happens, good and back, so focus no the good and you’ll have more of that.https://www.icreatedaily.com/short-inspirational-quotes/ (Read all the quotes here!)

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Setting Daily Goals

Most creators find finishing a project more challenging than starting. It turns out that the hardest part for most creators is finishing. Chances are you also have more than one project started… but not finished, right? This is why we talk so much about setting daily goals. The Shiny Object Syndrome is a common challenge for the creative mind. New ideas are fresh and intriguing and—like persistent children (or the dog determined to be let outside)—they demand our attention. New ideas come with new and fresh energy. Existing projects require us to bring the fuel of perseverance even when we’re tired of working on something. New ideas demand our attention, but we can’t neglect our other “children”… our work-in-progress.In this audio article we discuss:The pyramid of progress Shiny object syndrome How to prioritize Setting micro and macro goals The power

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What’s your passion? This is a very popular question in the personal-development space, but much less common in the mainstream circles. As children, we are often asked: “Who do you want to be when you grow up?” By the time we’ve gone through the school system, been pressured by our peers, and had our dreams laughed at… Many of us choose to do what’s safe. But you don’t have to continue doing what is safe. Topics in This Audio Article: What you aren’t taught at school Cake and icing… Learning passion and purpose 10 skills we should have been taught The artist’s age Society’s ship Carpe Momentum! Artists and entrepreneurs What movement would you start? Passion and purpose

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Habits are the fabric of our lives and our goal is to become aware of them and create good habits that help us achieve our dreams. When we consciously work to create good habits for the success we elevate our state of mind. When we elevate our state of mind, problems become opportunities. Topics covered on the audio article: Making habits of good habits Suggestions of good habits Recommended books on habits

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Our state of mind is at the core of everything we do. As creators, we tend to see our state of mind reflected in our work.  Cultivating a successful state of mind includes being aware of how our mindset can and will impact our lifestyle. Our emotions, state of mind, and responses to life’s challenges help to reveal our next opportunities for growth. Conscious awareness helps us to shape the ‘who’ we want to be and the life we want to live. This audio article covers:How we can allow our state of mind to dictate us Our average state of mind How you can create a successful state of mind Don’t sabotage yourself Being aware is power How you can change your state of mind 6 ways to change your state of mind

https://www.icreatedaily.com/success-state-of-mind/ (Read the full article with quotes & images here!)