Spark Your Inner Fire for Creatives: Recent Episodes
Priscilla Pfeiffer
Artists, performers, and creatives are fueled by their artistic endeavors, igniting a spark within that is expressed through their unique creations. Creative types can face crippling self-doubt and soul-crushing rejection, making them question the very worth of their most personal creations. Join Priscilla Pfeiffer --Entertainer, Speaker, and Creative Coach -- on her mission to help others torch their inner critic, kindle their creativity, and re-ignite their purpose. If creativity lights you up, or if you want to live a more creative life then this podcast is for you! New episodes monthly
Picture this: a sneak peek behind the curtains of my performances with the incredible python, Elvis. Weaving tales of unpredictability that stole the spotlight on stage.
As we unravel the narratives from both the stage and the serpent's perspective, you'll uncover the profound lessons learned when assumptions are thrust into the spotlight. Although Elvis may no longer be a part of our present, this story of him lingers, reminding us that assumptions confine the mind, while curiosity and questioning unlock doors to endless perspectives.
Join me in this episode filled with exploration, laughter, and enlightenment. Together, let's expose the untold stories beneath the surface of assumptions and embrace the transformative magic that curiosity brings.
Burnout. Overwhelm. Restlessness. It happens to the best of us! It was happening to me, and what better time to talk about it than when I'm in the midst of it?! In this episode I share 3 super quick easy tips you can do in the midst of a restless mind in 60 seconds or less... because who needs more "things" to do when you're tired as hell and overwhelmed.
CELEBRATION! It's episode 100!!! Insert popping champagne sound effects
What does one do for the 100th episode? Heck if I know, so I decided to take a trip down memory lane, a throwback to YOUR favorites. So sit back, grab some popcorn, grab a glass of wine, or whatever it is you do when you listen to podcast, and enjoy!
Thank you for being a dedicated listener to this podcast. I couldn't have made it this far without you. Cheers to another 100 ;)
Episodes referenced:
- Ep.46: Waiting for Inspiration to Strike... and Why That Doesn't Work
- Ep.57: Let's Be Kind - The Ripple Effect of Impact
- Ep.86: Resistance... What's Stopping You?
- Ep.77: Your Impact On This World
Vaughan Liddicoat is a professional Ballroom dancer, studio owner, entrepreneur, speaker, coach, investor and content creator from Australia. His unique methods will help you create the best version of yourself, live out your purpose, and follow your own destiny.
Vaughan is a 4-Time World Professional 10-Dance Representative for Australia & Professional Finalist in Ballroom, Latin, and New Vogue Dancing, and pioneered the world's first online dance lessons & live streaming of DanceSport in 2011, with an online audience of over 81,000 students and millions of views. He is the founding investor in an entrepreneurial startup with multi-million dollar valuation, founded three six-figure lifestyle businesses [Working less than 30-hours per week - after many years of working 70+ hours per week], in addition to multiple 5 and 6 figure online product launches, as well as being a long term crypto investor and dabbler of real estate. Dad to two beautiful children with an amazing wife and is seriously good at recovering from missed opportunities, failure, rejection with the ability to teach you how to do the same!
In this episode:
- Defining your own definition of success,
- What the Dunning Kruger effect is,
- Getting to the next level success,
- Differentiating dis-contentment vs expanding,
- Conquering the comparison game,
- Risk vs reward in growth
- The beauty of imperfection.
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Book Your Deep Dive Coaching With Vaughan: https://www.vaughan.academy/deep-dive-coaching
“Don't aim at success. The more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue, and it only does so as the unintended side effect of one's personal dedication to a cause greater than oneself or as the by-product of one's surrender to a person other than oneself. Happiness must happen, and the same holds for success: you have to let it happen by not caring about it. I want you to listen to what your conscience commands you to do and go on to carry it out to the best of your knowledge. Then you will live to see that in the long-run—in the long-run, I say!—success will follow you precisely because you had forgotten to think about it”
― Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for meaning
As creatives our imagination runs wild with possibilities, with ideas, moving head first into the unknown … but it also runs wild with the obstacles we create that hinder us for taking some leaps into our biggest goals and dreams.
In this episode:
- Whats a false obstacle and how to identify it,
- Areas you probably haven’t even thought of that you, might be creating false obstacles,
- How to take your power back.
I recently did a huge project I've been working on for months and thinking about much longer than that. Seeing it come to fruition felt incredible, but in the process is when we're tested. Our patience is tested, our mindset is tested, our limiting beliefs are tested, and certainly our perfectionism tendencies are tested. Being fresh in the midst of all these "tests" I was reminded of some key aspects that are important to remember for any creative endeavor or project you are constructing.
Check out the Pivoting Performers Summit here: www.PivotingPerformers.com
Today's guest, TJ Walsh, BFA, MA (b. 1985) is an: Artist, Psychotherapist, and Higher Education Administrator in Philadelphia.
TJ received his BFA from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia. Received his MA in Counseling Psychology at Eastern University, Saint Davids, PA.
Prior to his work in higher education administration and mental health, Walsh was a Creative Director and Director of Communications for several national and international nonprofit organizations. He has professional experience in brand development, corporate communications, non-profit marketing, social media engagement, fundraising communications, project management, and strategic planning.
TJ's work as a painter has garnered acclaim at home in the Philadelphia region as well as across the country and overseas.
In this episode:
- How to identify and bridge the gaps that can hold creatives and performers back,
- Mental health in creativity,
- His history with an eating disorder,
- Taking imperfect action in our lives,
- Creativity in the school system.
How to find TJ: www.boldcreativescollective.com
Tammy Wise is a former Broadway dancer turned Tao minister and is a widely respected mind-body fitness expert, owner of BodyLogos, Inc., author of The Art of Strength: Sculpt the Body ~ Train the Mind, and creator of the The Mind Body Adventure App. Tammy was voted the Best of Fitness by Time Out New York (twice!) and has blogged for and appeared in Martha Stewart’s Whole Living magazine, New York Magazine, Natural Health, Shape, Thrive Global and more. She’s a Transformational Authors Contest Winner and regular contributor to Medium.
In this episode:
- The mind and body and the importance to their alignment
- Posture as a healing art
- Operating in survival mode and how posture makes a difference
- Redefining strength - Toughness versus strength
- Triggers and their association to our body
https://www.themindbodyadventure.com/
Tammy was also one of the guest speakers on the Pivoting Performers Summit! Get your comp ticket here: www.pivotingperformers.com
As we evolve and grow as individuals, we can outgrow our current careers, hobbies, and desires. Some choose to stay where they're at because it's comfortable, and some choose to make the leap. Today's guest shows us the latter as she continually grew in her career to keep herself challenged and continually asking the question, "What would my future self want me to do."
In this episode:
- Going with the flow during change,
- Indications to know when its time for a pivot,
- Supersizing your goals,
- Our evolving personalities aren't permanent,
- Staying true to yourself during your pivots.
Sincerely Tam's stellar reputation as a strategist encompasses multiple industries. The list of corporate clients she has worked with reads like a who’s who of world-renowned brands. She worked in-house at Hilton Hotels Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Ogilvy, Playboy Entertainment, and DIRECTV. Her consulting and deal-securing success includes clients such as NBC, Disney, NETFLIX, Fox, The CW, HSN, MTV, VH1, Sports Illustrated, and more. Tam has authored engaging branded content for Cohn & Wolfe, The Marketing Arm, and Edelman to name a few. She has engaged in 100 brand activations and influencer marketing campaigns focused on boosting consumer engagement. After beginning her career in sports marketing, Tam became interested in talent management, which grew into her love of brand strategy. She currently helps creative entrepreneurs find clarity, get sh*t done, and win.
"If you aren't given an opportunity, create your own!" -Tam
www.SincerelyTam.com
www.SincerelyHER.com
@iamSincerelyTam
See a pivot on your horizon? Ready to make a change? Check out the brand new Pivoting Performers Summit
You ever have a long list of to-do's, commitments to yourself and others that you've made, confident you can do it all in a day... then you get half of it done? It might be the result of not guarding your time!
In this episode:
- Guarding your thoughts
- Guarding time with toxic people
- Putting attention into priorities
- Why it's so important to cancel that quick "30 min coffee date"
Ep.91: The Power Of Momentum and How To Get It Back
I recall so many times that my momentum came to a screeching halt, though injuries, shows closing, and for many through the recent lockdowns. It can be difficult to get the pendulum swinging again after it’s come to a complete stop.
In this episode:
- 4 easy steps to pick up momentum,
- Setting healthy boundaries so that your momentum becomes a priority,
- How to set your mind up for success to reach your goals through momentum.
"The amount of effort needed at the start pales in comparison to what your momentum can ultimately produce in the end." -Lincoln Patz
Using Creative Criticism In Your Benefit
Who gets to tell you if your work is good enough? What gives someone the right to judge if a piece of art is deemed worthy or not? Art is subjective to the viewer, and can muddle the waters for the view the creator takes on his/her creations.
In this episode:
- How to use criticism to your advantage
- The part resilience and criticism plays in relationships
- What underlying factors contribute to criticism on your creative journey?
“There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.”- Aristotle
Analysis paralysis has been following me around for a long time, I never really understood how much making minor decisions affected my success in all areas of life. The power to make a decision quickly without the need for approval is an important skill to practice and if our you're like me, you weren't born with it.
In this episode:
- How to practice making decisions quickly,
- How to stop relying on outside sources for approval,
- 1 cool excercise you can do today to make the a decision.
"Do not plant your dreams in a field of indecision, where nothing ever grows but the weeds of 'what if'." -Dodinsky
What kind of creative would you consider yourself to be? A cluttered one who swears that the clutter helps your creativity? Or the tidy creative who feels most productive when your environment is clean? I've definitely been both extremes!
In this episode:
- Subtle shifts you can implement today to un-clutter
- How your environment effects your energy
- What small things you can do to save time that can be better served creating.
“The only thing that holds you back from living the life of your dream is the emotional and physical clutter you are holding unto.”
You know the feeling of the possibility and inevitability of not being able to perform some day? Or maybe for you its the possibility of getting fired or losing someone. What would you do?
In this episode:
- Preparing for the inevitable shifts without it destroying you,
- Using your current successes as stepping stones,
- The courage needed to explore new possibilities,
- Why putting too much stock into your identify can set us up for future failure.
As artists sometimes we lose sight of our resilience. We wake up to work when no one is watching, we dance through the pain, our capacity to show up when it hurts, to willingly attend opportunities that we’ll be rejected day in and day out, we keep going in spite of failure.
In this episode:
- Taking the superpower of our inner bred grit,
- How to package our tenacity and resilience into a new path,
- The pivot and transformation our our inevitable shifts.
Resistance likes to rub elbows with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, fear, and it's cousin, procrastination. Resistance rears its ugly head just when the project at hand is about to hit the finish line. Heck, I had this entire episode outlined and right before I was about to record, resistance wanted me to take a nap. Lol yea, I get it.
In this episode:
- 3 techniques for combatting resistance,
- Developing a mind of finishing what your start,
- Stoic philosophy tied into aspects of resistance,
- Judging your project less and giving less stock into others judging your work.
"Courage is the resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear." -Mark Twain
Production shows can demand strict standards for how a dancers body looks. This can also cause problems later on when dancers are no longer in the productions show, causing the standards to spill into other aspects of our lives... even when it comes to setting goals. Never feeling "enough." Regardless if you're a dancer/performer or not, you likely have goals that you weren't able to follow through as much as you would have liked. I've identified some key aspects that get in the way of reaching our goals, and how to set your goals up for success.
In this episode:
- Distorted self image and how to make healthy shifts,
- Finding your why on a deeper level than you ever have,
- Distraction proofing your goals,
- What the skinny mirror vs fun house mirror effect is.
"The lens we look through determines what we see." -Renee Swope
I brought my husband, James Pfeiffer, on to share some principles he's found to be helpful on the topic of fear. He shares some relatable stories and tips he does in his day-to-day to prevent the grip of fear from ruling his decisions and life.
In this episode:
- What perfectionism has to do with fear,
- Practical steps when faced with fear,
- Some hard lessons that turned from regret to reminders.
“You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” -Marcus Aurelius
"Fear is not real. The only place that fear can exist is in our thoughts of the future. It is a product of our imagination, causing us to fear things that do not at present and may not ever exist. That is near insanity. Do not misunderstand me, danger is very real, but fear is a choice." -Will Smith
The beginning stages of creation and imagination are fragile. Brand new ideas haven't had a chance to take root which is why it's so important to know where logic plays a role in that delicate time.
In this episode:
- Why too much logic or risk mitigation too early in the creative process will kill your creativity,
- When to insert logic and when common sense will suffice,
- What personality types can tell us about how we handle creativity in various stages,
- A summarized Myers-Briggs personality test and how to find yours in under 5 minutes,
- The differences between personality types in a relationship and how to navigate them.
"Logic will get you from A to Z. Imagination will take you everywhere." -Albert Einstein
"We are afraid of ideas, of experimenting, of change. We shrink from thinking a problem through to a logical conclusion." -Anne Sullivan
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Keeping that open mind of learning and growth through each current path can accidentally open up intrigue into new possibilities, setting you on a new path or purpose. Today's episode is a creative discussion with Chris Ruggiero!
Chris is a content creator with a diverse background onstage, on camera, and behind the scenes. His "One Man Variety Show" was a juggling and magic variety show that toured colleges, corporate events and private events around the world. He's set 2 Guinness World Records and has had appearances on tv shows like Ellen, Late Late Show with James Corden, Martha Stewart and more. He currently focuses primarily on creating audio and video online content for his own projects and for clients. The Between Dreams Podcast which Chris hosts, chats with inspiring creators to give listeners the tools and inspiration to get started on their idea.
In this episode we discuss:
- The opposite of writers block,
- Navigating the blessing and curse of creative minds,
- The identity of the masks we wear on stage,
- Leaning into the creative whispers,
- The biggest barriers during career transitions.
“Just start. Don’t wait for perfection. Just start and let the work teach you.” Jacqueline Novogratz
"Just start. You will learn so many lessons just by doing." Richard Branson
I would have never thought what a single dance step done correctly or incorrectly for that matter would teach me. As I reflect on aspects of life that pull from what we do on stage vs the patterns we create off the stage, I recognize the subtle shifts that need to occur. The subtle shifts that need rehearsal over and over just like our dance steps.
During my travels to Jamaica last week, and taking a social media break, I was given the chance to step back, absorb, and observe. I discovered some enlightening parallels to our every day activities that I couldn't wait to share with you. In this episode:
Why toxic people can prevent your shining light, and how to stop them in their tracks, How our perceptions of ourselves and others can destroy or prevent relationships, The fascinating shift in behavior when we're pulled out of our normal activities, Lessons learned about pattern interrupts.
Go to www.sparkyourinnerfire.com to join the free 5 Day Spark Creativity Challenge
Is it possible that these constant sound machine distraction devices are actually making us less creative? Sure, we can get a lot done on our smart phones, but are they making us less smart in the process?
In this episode:
- How to do a phone detox and why it's important,
- Tips for that red notification number above your email (the one that drives you crazy),
- How to tap into creativity sans smart phone.
Want something to do to take your mind off of the phone? Do my free 5 day creative challenge to tap into more of your inner creative here: Join the free challenge
"Technology is incredibly creative and has great potentials; but it is also very seductive in the way it isolates people, in the way it jazzes people up, in the way it makes junkies out of us - junkies who need a constant stimulation, more information, more bells and whistles, more electronic wonders in order not to be bored." -Parker J. Palmer
Does mindfulness meditation help or hinder our creativity? It might surprise you to learn that the various types of mindfulness exercises can actually make a difference depending on the stage of your creative process.
In this episode:
- Which meditations to do when it’s time to explore ideas,
- Which one to do when it’s time to quiet the hectic,
- How to discover the habitual saying you say to yourself that are harmful,
- A step by step on how to do a type of mediation that explores your creativity.
To access the resources mentioned in this episode go to: www.Sparkyourinnerfire.com
"Creativity is a wild mind and disciplined eye" -Dorothy Parker
Do you ever feel like you're not making an impact like you could/should be? Like you have more to give inside you that stirs you to make a difference and you feel like you've missed the mark? Let me tell you my friend, I have too, and I bet that you are making an impact more than you could possibly realize.
In this episode:
- Turning what you can't do into what you CAN do,
- The trickle effect of impact you're making on others and others have made on you,
- A powerful time for gratitude and reflection.
"We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone." -Ronald Reagan
Mentioned in this episode:
Operation Underground Railroad: https://ourrescue.org
World Vision: https://www.worldvision.org
What constitutes as a creative spark? It's something we feel and know deep down, and it can be difficult to describe but where words can't explain, our art speaks volumes. In this episode:
- Why Spark Your Inner Podcast was born,
- What that inner spark is,
- How my pain became my purpose,
- Discovering new passions beyond the stage.
“To every man there comes in his lifetime that special moment when he is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered a chance to do a very special thing, unique to him and fitted to his talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for that which would be his finest hour.” -Sir Winston Churchill
Ideas are a gift, and we love when a solid one lands in our heads, but it can feel like torture when the ideas keep coming and the ideas aren't being created. The biggest burden to a creative mind is an over abundance of ideas without a means or ability to create them. It causes a hamster wheel effect of a perpetual circulation of imagination that never comes to fruition and causes a maddening stagnation.
In this episode:
- Navigating the 5 necessary steps needs (some we love some we don't),
- How to avoid the perpetual hamster wheel of imagination without execution,
- Squashing the lie "if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life."
- Deep dives into Hyper-focusing, flow state, and combinatory play (Einsteins favorite.)
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together” - Vincent van go
I used to kind of chuckle at the term self care thinking it was a given, until a mirror was held up and revealed a type of self care I was neglecting.
In this episode:
- How seemingly minuscule tasks can represent a limiting belief,
- What part creativity plays in self care,
- How our problem solving tendencies can become a problem.
- The burnout effect and how to keep your fire lit.
"An artist is typically a being that is filled with so much passion, love, or pain for certain lands, people, ideas, or images that all they can do with that overflow is bleed it out by creating. and with this type of art, the energy will be shifted from the depths of them and into the depths of the audience to be felt. It is a dance. A transference. An intimacy. It is to touch and awaken another human in a place they hadn’t known was aching, or sleeping. Both are opened. Both are nourished. Both are transformed.” – Victoria Erickson.
We don’t belong in boxes, LET ME OUT!! Our varying personas on and off the stage can be confusing to most people (even to us sometimes.) Society wants to put everyone into a box or label, It can give us that feeling like we don't belong in any give group or "box" which can be both confusingly maddening and comforting at the same time. Oddly enough, these inconsistencies are a gift for our creative process if we allow them to be. In this episode:
What creative incubation is, The benefits of stepping away from your creative muse even for a few minutes, Inconsistencies of our creative career vs our personal lives, How to combat the idea you'll some day run out of ideas.
PS: Oh, and for the magicians and box jumpers out there, I'm not talking about that box, and for those that don't understand the reference, I'm talking about the box the magician cuts the assistant in half in. That box is a box that some artists belong in lol... I can just see the emails now. “All the really good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow.” -Grant Wood
Have you ever encountered things you don’t want to do and talk yourself out of? Or you feel an utter sense of doom and gloom? Or maybe you’re avoiding a phone call because you just know what the outcome will be?
These 3 scenarios are interconnected in our minds and this episode tackles how to identify this doomsday habit and what to do about it.
- Why great things never come from comfort zones,
- Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and how to start,
- How to fill in the unknown, unfamiliar or uncomfortable gap when our creative mind wants to create a story,
- A solution to "I work better under pressure" people,
- What the 10 minute rule is and how to start using it today.
“People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them.“ -Epictetus- Greek Philosopher.
Is there a magic button somewhere that can help discover what I'm meant to do? No. Sorry to break it to you. But I have discovered some ways to help explore, experiment and cultivate new possibilities to find the hidden spark within.
In this episode:
- Exploring child like curiosity,
- Becoming a master at even things that seem odd or silly,
- How to become or stay a lifelong learner and why it's important,
- Discovering new passions you never would have considered.
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"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
-Robert A. Heinlein
What's that BIG goal for you? The pie in the sky dream that keeps getting pushed further and further away? Or maybe the goal is in close proximity but its still not done? For you maybe its a new choreography piece, an artistic painting masterpiece, or maybe its a book you want to write. You know its IN YOU to create but something keeps getting in the way. In this episode:
- What your antidote can be for procrastination
- What a Perfectionism Distraction Task (PDT) is
- How to break the cycle your mind has created to procrastinate on autopilot
"The greatest amount of wasted time is the time getting started." - Dawson Trotman
"Procrastination is attitude's natural assassin. There's nothing so fatiguing as an uncompleted task." William James
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How many times in 2020 did you say, "when is this year going to be over?!" I know... me too. It’s been a wild ride. As you are likely just starting your goals or resolutions, you have the choice to choose to make your day or allow your day to make you. In this episode I talk about ways to navigate and adjust the sails as storms may come smack dab in the middle of you trying to accomplish our goals. Push forward anyway, you’ve got this!
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Buckle your seats and grab some popcorn, we’re about to enter the “Big Top!” Nicoll Dominguez, aka Nicky D, is a 5th generation circus performer, 23 years old, born in Venezuela, does a variety of aerial acts and grounds acts, has worked in big shows in Las Vegas like Criss Angel the Supernaturalist, V Theater at Planet Hollywood, Purple Rain at Tropicana, traveling circuses and more. She’s also a DJ, dancer, model, magician assistant and is part of the Dominguez Family which are known to be the best Globe Riders in the circus industry. We talk about: • What it's like to be a circus kid • Harsh realities of injuries in show business • The most shocking stage moment she experienced (it involves an elephant) • Stage fright and mindset for auditions • Some hilarious stories both on stage and off.
It's technically the night before, the night before Christmas but it's jolly and happy and we can all use that!
What better time to read this beautiful classic, "Twas the night before Christmas." It was originally written by Dr. Clement C. Moore in 1781 in Chelsea Square, New York. Dr. Moore wrote it to give to his Children for Christmas. The rest is history as it was printed in newspapers, magazines, and translated into many languages. I'm sure Dr. Moore had no idea what impact this little work of art would become. I'm honored to recite it today, and you're never too old to listen to this beauty so grab a cup of hot cocoa or a glass of wine and tune into, "Twas the night before Christmas."
As mush as we hate to admit it we've all got a little Ebenezer Scrooge in us. We all have tendencies that don't look so pretty when when you look back on them. Join me in spreading more Cheer and Joy this holiday season, regardless of all that craziness going on out there, we can choose to not be a Scrooge.
“It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” -Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
Natacha began her professional dance career at the age of 17, as a Corps de Ballet member with Ballet Arizona. It was there that she had the opportunity to dance ballets such as Serenade, Copelia, Pequita, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, sleeping Beauty, Divertimento No. 15, and many more. Her television credits include The 82nd Annual Academy Awards opening number, dancing for Lady GaGa in the Sinatra100 CBS special, the HBO TV movie Behind the Candelabra, and most recently the Netflix original GLOW. She has also had the pleasure of dancing lead roles in Vegas The Show at Planet Hollywood, Showstoppers at The Wynn, and one half of the lead ballroom couple in BAZ at The Venetian on the Las Vegas strip.
In this episode Natasha takes us behind the scenes on what it’s like to work in a ballet company, how to keep a healthy body image even with the high demands of directors, dancing through injuries, transitions to other creative avenues, and how she almost stopped dancing but decided to follow her love and passion for dance instead.
Follow Natacha on Instagram: Natacha_bachour
Ahhh the most wonderful time of the year, hot cocoa, Santa, and awkward family moments. Here's some uplifting nuggets that will hopefully help to navigate the upcoming family or work holiday gatherings.
In this episode:
- How to keep your sanity and your feelings in check when you're just trying to help.
- How to use the irritations as indicators of steps in your own personal growth.
- Two words that work like a charm when you want to cry or scream after your burnt the cookies ;)
Can I just say, I'm so grateful for you?!! As we approach a Thanksgiving that will look very different for so many of us, I want to take this moment to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, I'm so grateful for every single one of my listeners. You're awesome!! My hope is that wherever you are, whoever you're with or not able to be with, I want you to know you are loved. I hope this episode gives a dose of encouragement and a sliver of motivation, and most of all a smile.
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"Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude." — A.A. Milne
"Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some." — Charles Dickens
An athletes worst nightmare... an injury. I just never thought it would happen to me, at least so soon. I share a quick glimpse into some pivotal moments facing dread, bitterness, and impactful lessons. I recognize the many pivots so many are faced with right now so I'm working on something exciting to help others so they don't have to go through what I did. Some are going through it now so I'm working as fast as I can. If you want to be the first to know when it launches then go here: Passion 2.0 WOOHOO!!
Oh and disclosure, as I talk about some retired dancers in this episode, this doesn't apply to all retired dancers that I know, just a few I've worked with so don't get your panties in a twist (or under-g for my stage peeps lol ;)
"My body could stand the crutches, but my mind couldn't stand the sideline" -Michael Jordon
It might be a goal you're working on, it might be a new creative hobby you've taken on, it might even be cleaning out your garage... regardless of the task(s) at hand, it might feel so big that it seems near impossible or out of reach. This episode goes step by step into:
The process of beginning this goal/dream/or task The process of improvement without over analyzing it to death What your mind should be doing in the process to get you the greatest outcome
Go get your creative freebies: www.sparkyourinnerfire.com/gift "If you want to reach a goal, you must see the reaching in your own mind before you actually arrive at your goal" -Zig Ziglar "You have to set goals that are almost out of reach. If you set a goal that is attainable without much work or thought, you are stuck with something below your true talent and potential." -Steve Garvey
Have we entered the Twilight Zone? It sure feels like it lately! This episode puts politics aside so you can take a breather for a few minutes. I paint a picture of the middle ground between shadow and substance, things and ideas (I'm quoting the intro to the Twilight Zone theme here) But hopefully help to navigate some of this crazy climate after you're finished listening. I talk about one of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes, "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street." The writer, Rod Serling was such a genius, ahead of his time with his timeless stories & messages that are still so applicable today. So in my best Rod Serling impression, "You've now crossed over into, the twilight zone!"
"Imagination... it's limits are only those of the mind itself." -Rod Serling
Halloween is coming, and as we put on our costumes and masks, I couldn't help but think of another type of mask we often put on. These happen often during transitions and new beginnings. The transitions in life can be overwhelming, and make us feel like we're losing ourselves in the process of becoming. The transitions can be having a baby, starting a new career, getting married, starting a business, and so many other huge transitions in life that probably aren't talked about enough. This episode digs to that very topic and some easy implementations to help navigate the process with ease.
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“As we develop new beliefs about who we are, our behavior will change to support the new identity.” —Anthony Robbins
Anyone else have an aversion to working out? I sure do. I'm a professional at talking myself out of it and pretending to distract myself with less important things or justify why I've worked out enough this week. insert eye roll I found some tricks this week that actually helped to keep my head in the game and add some excitement to finishing the dreaded workout. I've since been looking forward to it. So if it's a workout for you or another goal that you keep avoiding, this episode is sure to help you move the needle forward.
"I don't count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting because they're the only ones that count." --Muhammad Ali
You'll never be able to measure the impact you make in this world! Crazy thought if you think about it. In this episode I talk about the ripple effect of kindness and how seemingly insignificant tasks can help one another. Also, if you're a batman fan, you'll appreciate this and my horrible Batman impression, yea I went there, all for you!! haha
Can I just say, you matter, you're needed, you are loved, and you make a difference even if it doesn't feel like it. Sending my love!
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Sometimes the people we care about most don't relate to our level of excitement that we have about the things we're so passionate about. Some times we're met by discouraging words by those very people that we would have hoped to be the MOST understanding and supportive. In this episode I talk about a time I went into a downward spiral of doubt when I was hit with some discouraging words by a friend. I go over 2 practical applications you can do right away to start counteracting this to be prepared the next time, as well as a new perspective to looking at unsupportive people in our lives.
"Ships don't sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don't allow what's happening around you get inside you and weigh you down." -unknown
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I'll never forget a tour I was on, the MC thanked the incredible audience at the end of the show by saying, "Applause is food for the performer, thank you for the banquet."
Those words lingered for me and painted a picture of what the applause truly represents for us.
Contrary to what many may believe, the applause is not to stroke our ego, our performance is a gift from us to you, and the applause tells us you enjoyed the gift. THAT is the gift the audience gives us. We did our job and we did it well, although that gift comes at a cost.
In this episode, against all resistance I was feeling about sharing these deep inner thoughts, I know I'm not alone when I express this. So I bit the bullet and shared a poem I wrote last year that talks about this very topic. Enjoy!
An estimated 20 million jobs will be replaced by robots by 2030! That's frightening, but it doesn't have to be if you play your cards right and get ahead of it. In today's episode I go over:
- Things to think about in your current career and how to future pace it
- How creativity will become the greatest asset
- How to shift your perspective from starving artist to rockstar artist requesting only blue M&M's in the green room level of awesome, (JK, not the M&M thing, thats obnoxious) haha but seriously, you'll be in high demand.
"It is the capacity to develop and improve their skills that distinguishes leaders from followers." -Warren G. Bennis
"Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you'll ever have is your mind and what you put into it." Brian Tracy
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Raise your hand if you’re a perfectionist! (Raising my hand.) Sometimes perfectionism can be crippling to the potential of our life’s work. It can stop us from showing the world the very thing we were meant to create.
In this episode:
- The difference between Inner Creative Chaos vs Outer world environment
- What perfectionism actually is
- Easy encouraging tips you can implement today.
As mentioned, I go deeper into perfectionism in my Free Creative Spark Challenge, sign up here:
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"Perfection is just fear in really good shoes." -Elizabeth Gilbert
“The seed of your next artwork lies embedded in the imperfections of your current piece.” - David Bayles
“There is a difference between obsessive perfectionism and taking time to create something that is the best you can offer. Knowing what needs to be better and stretching to improve yourself is what separates the mediocre from the marvellous.” - Suzanna Reeves
The stereotype wrapped around an artist’s career can sometimes get a bad wrap. The term "starving artist" comes to mind. In this episode I'm going to debunk some myths and profess some truths about this topic and how to handle it going forward.
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” -Edgar Degas
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Dance teachers famous last words: "One more time!" Might be the most beautiful lies and lessons. Regardless if you've been in a dance class or not, these words teach us a great deal about persistence, & resilience. I hope you find encouragement hearing the parallel that can help remind us to alter our views on how we can choose to view our current circumstances on and off this stage called life. "The tiny seed knew that in order to grow it needed to be dropped in dirt, covered in darkness, and struggle to reach the light." -unknown. "It is not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer." -Albert Einstein "The tallest oak in the forest was once just a little nut that held it's ground." -unknown That awesome quote referenced in the episode is, by Jackson Kiddard.
“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in.”
― Alan Alda
When we make assumptions we miss out on the art of understanding and curiosity. Have the courage to ask questions and the curiosity to see things in a new light. In this episode I give you a behind the scenes look at performing with my python snake, Elvis. He was the coolest snake ever that I probably should have named Harry Houdini because he was an escape artist. He did the funniest most unpredictable things on stage, tune in to hear one of those moments. He may be gone but his stories still live on, with reminders!
"To assume is to limit the mind to one way of viewing when by nature our perceptions should be infinite"
Lion's and Tigers and... negative self-talk? No bears in this episode lol but in today's episode I share a story from a magic show I was dancing in and how my inner thoughts and negative self-talk tried to take over. Oftentimes the internal dialogue happening in between our ears is such common place that we don't even realize how often it's occurring and how destructive some of that dialogue actually is.
I go over some tricks to recognize it and lowering the noise of doubt.
"Evidence is conclusive that your self-talk has a direct bearing on your performance" -Zig Ziglar
Your creativity and goals are limited by the intentions you set for your day. You can choose to make your day or let your day make you. I choose to make my day but having morning rituals that creating a surefire antidote for "I woke up on the wrong side of the bed" days.
"There are great disciplines from being a sportsman that you can transfer into being an artist. The preparation, the sacrifice, the constant desire to improve." Matt Smith
"One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star." Friedrich Nietzsche
"I have great belief in the fact that whenever there is chaos, it creates wonderful thinking. I consider chaos a gift." Septima Poinsette Clark
"He, who every morning plans the transactions of the day, and follows that plan, carries a thread that will guide him through a labyrinth of the most busy life." Victor Hugo
When it comes to the creative process, or really any goal you're aiming towards, there are internal and external elements that can get in the way. Since our creativity is a never ending process of growth, there are elements you can implement to make sure you reach those creative milestones and goals with the same level of tenacity that you started with.
"My creative process involves that old saying: It's 90% perspiration and only 10% inspiration." Rosabeth Moss Kanter
"I like to collaborate on my music. The creative process is fun, and you get a lot of ideas from having discussions about it. Ultimately, the final decision is mine." - Janet Jackson
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Building momentum when you're feeling drained can feel like your life force has been sucked out of you can make action feel like it's living a mile away. I get it. I feel you! Motivation, momentum, and feeling energized is on the other side of a decision. I walk you through easy steps to take when you're feeling uninspired and unmotivated. I was feeling uninspired at the beginning of the episode and you'll be able to hear the shifts happening as I implement the tools in action.
"The beauty of the unexpected lies within the surprise of the momentum, not only at its tipping point, but also within all the moments waiting" --Akilnathan Logeswaran
"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity". -- Amelia Earhart
It never fails! 24 hours before a photoshoot and I'm hating on myself. Ever been there? Andddd we've been in quarantine so the struggle is extra extra real lol. I had the opportunity to shoot with an amazing photographer, Levi Walker, and I couldn't allow my imposter syndrome and self doubts get in the way. I've trained myself to snap out of these things a lot quicker than I use to be able to do, and I show you my quick and easy trick so you can snap out of self doubt too, even if its right before you walk into a job interview, or asking someone out on a date.... you know the thoughts. Listen to the episode to hear my snap hack. BTW Levi Walker will be coming on a guest soon, keep an eye out. Oh and you can see how the pictures turned out on my Instagram @Priscilla.Pfeiffer
Transitions in life can be difficult, especially staring into a big unknown. The question I've asked myself like many others when a door shuts, "What next?" I wrote this poem last week, my heart was pouring out as I saw what was happening to my friends. At this time, entertainers around the world are facing this question at the same time. The thoughts can be unsettling if you allow it, yet inspiring and adventurous if you're open to it. The possibilities are endless and the narrative that we can't find something else we love is a lie. The other lie is that to start something new means divorcing what you love. It's like we've been married to the stage for 20 years, and this is the divorce. In this case I don't believe that to be so. In order to discover new passions doesn't mean we have to divorce the current ones you love (as long as they aren't destructive of course.)
I hope this poem helps to give you hope no matter what transition you are in.
“First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.” Napoleon Hill
“When she transformed into a butterfly, the caterpillars spoke not of her beauty, but of her weirdness. They wanted her to change back into what she always had been. But she had wings.” Dean Jackson
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"Good Is good enough" done is better than perfect... a statement that can be a double edged sword. Check out the episode to see where this applies and where you can take it to the next level. Performing full out on & off stage can have repercussions when perfectionism, burnout, or playing below your potential sneaks its way in our goals, our passions and, can be barrier on success if we allow it.
"Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself." -William Faulkner
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Reflecting on 1 year of podcasting I've learned a few things of what to do and what NOT to do that I hope to pass on to you whether you're itching to start a podcast or set a new goal. "What worked, what didn't, what can I do different" is a great tool you can apply to whatever goal or endeavor you are striving for currently. I always strive to be open and honest about my own setbacks, and what has helped me on this creative journey in hopes it will help you wherever you are in yours. Maybe I'll make it a tradition every year on the podcast anniversary! Woohooo!!
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Danial Brown started performing at the age of two. By the age of six, he was on a national tour with The Hollywood Hooligans and has never looked back. Since then, Danial has performed on Broadway, been in over 70 national commercials, and choreographed and directed shows all around the world. |
Today, Danial gives us a glimpse of the the pivots in his dance career that he has both experienced personally and witnessed of other dancers. He gives his insights on reigniting the artistry passion, knowing your worth, funny memories backstage, and making your own narrative as a dancer or artist. |
Danial's credits include the Original Broadway Cast of Saturday Night Fever, Original Australian Cast of Wicked, original cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical, Choreographer/Director of Fiebre de Sabado por la Noche in Mexico City, a dancer on the television program“Fame,” and Original Creative Director/Choreographer of The Space dance company in Melbourne, Australia. Two of his personal highlights was appearing at the White House in a command performance for the president and as a dancer in Michael Jackson's iconic film Moonwalker. In addition to serving as the featured choreographer at a multitude of clubs in New York, Portland and L.A. with his shows The Mad Reckless, LIMELIGHT and others, Danial has also taught a variety of styles of dance at some of the top studios in the world including Vega dance Lab Portland OR, Harbour dance centre Vancouver CA, The Edge performing arts Los Angeles CA, The Space Melbourne Australia and Broadway Dance Center N.Y. N.Y. With over thirty years of experience in “The Business," Danial understands the ins and outs of teaching a variety of styles and that growing and learning more about the arts every day is what sets his productions and students apart and keeps the arts alive.
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Danial's commercial when he was a little boy (he's the cutest thing ever)- https://youtu.be/3849S_RMEiU |
www.Ridiculaimitatio.com |
www.facebook.com/limelightshow |
Vegadancelab.tv (for online classes) |
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge" -Albert Einstein | Dance choreographer & studio owner, Brian Mueca shares his transition from his corporate career to pursuing his passion in dance. Going through health trials put him on a path to live life to the fullest with an unstoppable force. Now he inspires young artists & dancers to pursue their dreams while creating a supportive culture for resilience and pushing through barriers. | Brians documentary: https://vimeo.com/148308870 |
Brians new dance studio: www.studio702dance.com IG: @studio702dance
Emotions are on the rise and when it comes to knowing how to deal with our emotions, many of us were never taught how to do so in a healthy way. In this episode I talk about 4 steps you can take to process your emotions to prevent your emotions from trying to run the show and instead. Your emotions are a part of you but they don't define us.
"Anyone can be angry--that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way--that is not easy." -Aristotle
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Rich gives valuable tips for taking the first step into the virtual stage, how he overcame adversity to then use as fuel to help others going through adversity, and how the power of hope can empower people to live their dreams.
Rich Bontrager, or “Trigger,” as he is commonly known, has enjoyed a 30-year career as a sports broadcaster, talk-show host, and now keynote speaker. With his expertise, Rich now coaches and equips leaders, speakers, and organizations “How To Rock the Virtual Stage.” With his coaching and programs, Rich coaches and quips leaders in how to more effectively share their message via the Virtual Stage more powerfully and entertainingly. As Rich Bontrager believes, “The Virtual Stage is an ever-expanding platform with limitless potential to impact the world…if, you know how to Rock it.
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It's interesting how much we can actually accomplish in a small amount of time when we're given the challenge! "We underestimate what we can do in little time, and overestimate what we can do in much time." In this episode I talk about the magical collaboration that occurred at a leadership conference I attended in Los Angeles, and the lessons learned implementing these leadership skills while choreographing a flashmob!
My amazing husband came on as a guest to tell a story of a valuable story about a time he handled/or didn't handle fear as a kid. Remember that movie the Karate Kid? Yea he had something to do with it too! haha Go to www.sparkyourinnerfire.com to join the free 5 Day Spark Creativity Challenge
Creative flow fuels you to move forward, creative burnout forces you to slow down. I talk about an experience I had when burnout put me in a stage of regret, made me lose work, costed me a hefty 10,000 hospital bill and the one thing I do now to prevent it from ever happening again.
You might spend time to work on strengthening your muscles and body’s flexibility, but do you spend as much time strengthening your mindset? It takes a flexible mindset to have the ability to move forward in spite of change, change is the only constant and the only thing we can rest assured WILL come our way no matter how good of a plan we have set. Having a flexible mindset will assure we are able to bend instead of break during those times of change. Change takes change and this is how to be more flexible in those times of needed or even forced change.
Mark Paskell is a professional magician based out of Los Angeles, and he also specializes in designing custom shows, trade shows, and product launches. His corporate client list includes ABC, Health Net, Walt Disney Studios, Amtrak, Shell Oil and many Fortune 500 companies.
Mark has assisted David Copperfield in his development of Project Magic, a teaching program for handicapped children and adults.
Internationally, Mark has toured with his show through China, Japan, Mexico, Trinidad and various parts of Europe.
In addition to performing, Mark consults, supervises and assists on motion pictures and television shows that need magic, circus arts or practical special effects. He has taught actors to shoot fire from their hands. Additionally, Mark has advised Hollywood screenwriters who want accurate depictions of magic and magicians in their screenplays.
Today Mark is going to share:
- Stories brought behind the scenes and backstage,
- Mark also shares an interesting concept called the “Artistic Accident”
- Lessons of releasing perfectionism,
- Ideas that have come from dreams,
- How we can bring our light to the world,
- How we can choose to sit in the negativity or opportunity,
- The surprising excitement that comes when we’re faced with obstacles, &
- Tips when faced with the inner critic.
“Even in the worst of tragedies lies the seeds of opportunity”
Check out Marks Website: https://www.markpaskell.com
It can work for you or against you. I breakdown the mind into pieces, and show you how to break bad habits and limiting beliefs and replace them with good ones.
In this episode I jumped on a quick interview with Motivational Comedy Stage Hypnotist, Jesse Lewis, to ask what advice he would give to his younger self. We also talk about going with the flow on stage.
This is PART2 of the Hilarious interview with 2 comics who have the most fascinating stories performing with celebrities, insights, & lessons learned over the years.
Hilarious interview with 2 comics who have the most fascinating stories performing with celebrities, insights, & lessons learned over the years.
Overwhelm. Burnout. The burden of TOO many ideas and the thoughts that follow. All things creatives can relate to.
Get a behind the scenes glimpse of stage and television. Todays interview is with Cree, Owner of Cree8 Studios, which is a state of the art fabrication & design company that has paved the way in creating the highest level of quality standards in the industry. Cree has over 20 years of experience specializing in set design for film, television, stage sets, Magic Illusions, Special Effects, Props, Animatronics, Pyro, and Haunted Attractions. Cree is like a real life mad scientist, with an insane capacity to invent, create, and problem solve. He is the epitome of create or find a way!! I’m very excited to have Cree on to talk to us about how he handles his mindset with the unexpected happens, how he has dealt with the seemingly impossible when anyone else would have given up. I’m most proud to have him as a friend and can’t wait for you to hear his insight. Check out his creations on his website and Instagram Website: www.cree8studios.com or Instagram @Cree8Studios
Garbage in garbage out! All the creativity won't cover up the crap if you keep letting crap in! I talk about how to address limiting your "crap" intake lol
Are you a closet creative? Wherever you fall on the creative spectrum, I talk about some key tips that will help you when thoughts of doubt inhibit you from creating to your fullest potential.
5 Years ago today, my grandmother went to be with the Lord. I don't have the words to explain what she meant to me and what a huge piece of my life she was. I couldn't get up to speak at her funeral because I was too scared of speaking in front of people. It was at that moment I decided that I would never again allow fear to hold me back from anything and especially to honor such an amazing human being. I know that she would be my biggest fan cheering for me every step of my journey. She was a dancer, an artist, and a poet. She left me books of poetry, and so here's one back for her. I didn't have the courage to honor her then, so I'll honor her now. I love you Bema.
As we step into the discomfort of our current status, remember to stay present and celebrate your wins. We don’t know what the horizon holds, and we can’t tell the future, all we have control over is how we where we allow our mindset to stray off to. Will we focus on wins or the seemingly unattainable goal that seems in reachable and discouraging?
Where are you putting your focus? Whether it be backstage, work settings and even relationships, what we put our focus on expands will keep showing up in your life.... so if this is true, then what do you want to keep showing up?
Laughing releases endorphins into the brain and is good for the immune system. Special guest Brooklyn Dicent is a motivational speaker, and comedian who teaches us how to find balance with humor in the current crisis, how to do it appropriately, & how laughter in every day scenarios can bring joy and healing. To join the Creative Spark Challenge go to: https://sparkyourinnerfire.vipmembervault.com
As performers, artists, and dancers, we're left with a sort of void like many people. In this episode I go into the varying emotions I've experienced, what I'm seeing others go through, and hopefully some comfort and a sliver of hope in this crisis. We can do this!!
Allowing the weeds of doubt, regret, bitterness and negativity will overgrow your garden.
In this episode I talk about Imposter syndrome seconds before going on stage, what I do about it, and turning it into something you can appreciate. I also address the inevitable feelings dancers have of "When the curtain closes." How can artists explore new passions when dancing has been the only way we know how to scratch the creative itch?
Regardless of your views or preference, this episode gives an inside look from a dancers perspective. Check it out and let me know if you can relate :)
Learn some techniques that Albert Einstein used to brainstorm, solve a problem or come up with new ideas when he was stuck! Every have writers block? Brain fry? Stuck on a problem? Try one of these techniques.
Recorded this segment in London after visiting The Monument, drawing some parallels on how it’s an analogy for what we can do to avoid spreading toxicity in our lives.
Recorded this episode on a train in Paris, about the importance of micro habits on your journey of self improvement and success.
Is it egotistical to accept compliments for our talents? I talk about how to accept compliments with grace, especially when it comes to our art or creations.
Performance artists and creative individuals typically have “pre-show rituals” to get in the mode of SHOWTIME! Sometimes these are as simple as drinking a coffee or cracking your neck. I talk about these triggers and how you can use them to your advantage both on and off stage.
The big picture is the goal and its crucial to have the big picture in mind, but if we don't focus on other crucial elements along the way, we'll ultimately sabotage our success with those goals. Tune in to the lessons learned while completing a puzzle!
I’m being vulnerable about my own feelings of self doubt, guilt & imposter syndrome. I talk about the difference between roadblocks that hinder us and roadblocks that grow us.
My theory is that Creative minded people struggle with their inner critic or imposter syndrome an entirely different level! Creative people are usually entertainers, artists, inventors, musicians, designers or even those who are super crafty. Do you have thoughts that you aren’t good enough to be doing what you love? Listen to hear what I have to say about that!
A lesson for my step-son on not saying “I Can’t” and the difference it made just a few minutes! If it’s so simple for children, why do we as adults struggle with it daily?
Remember when you were a kid and you had hopes and dreams? What happened to those? There’s a reason why those desires were there.
In this episode I talk about a story that paints a parallel to things we aren’t letting go of
How I got my start public speaking. I was terrified! Did you know that more people fear public speaking than they fear death?! It's a real phobia. Good things come when you step into fear and CRUSH it!
How do your actions or lack of taking action affect those around you? A small but mighty lesson I learned at a water park
Are you hesitant when you’re faced with the unknown? In this episode I share a story about taking my husband to go Fly boarding for his birthday. Both of us learned some valuable lessons that we applied that day and I hope you will too.