You Are A Work of Art: Recent Episodes
Monique Cara
Create a sustainable creative practice with Monique Cara, a purpose and success coach for creative entrepreneurs. Whether you're just starting your creative journey or a seasoned fine artist, you're sure to gain useful insight to further your creativity. We welcome anyone in the creative fields, from painters to ceramicists, authors to chefs, and designers to musicians - this podcast is here to provide inspiration and empowerment by discussing the creative process.
Sarah Aileen is an artist and designer based in Seattle, Washington. She specializes in hard-edge abstraction and minimalism. Her artistic style is a nod to her education in graphic design, love of editing, and fascination with color theory.
She collaborates with designers, consultants, and collectors to create custom artwork. Her work is characterized by monochromatic fields of color that complement modern design and architecture and pop when juxtaposed with organic materials such as stone and wood. Sarah Aileen’s works are in residential and commercial collections across the United States, as well as Canada and Australia.
Shownotes: https://www.moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode016
Today we talk about setting intentions for the new year by reflecting and choosing a word of the year! I hope this episode inspires you.
Friendly reminder that this is the last episode of Season 1 and I will return to you on February 7th! Happy New Year!
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Kaileen is an intuition coach who helps her clients cut through the noise in everyday life and get back in touch with their truest selves. She found her way into this work after the birth of her second child when she realized her inner voice held answers that she couldn’t find elsewhere. She believes intuition is the key to alignment, ease, manifesting, and finding fulfillment in life. This is why she teaches others how to access their intuition and trust what they hear. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and their three young children. She also boasts past lives as a collegiate swimmer, published author, Silicon Valley startup recruiter, and wellness company co-founder. Today’s episode is a little different because we’re really focusing on you, your intuition, headspace, and how that can fed into creativity. Kaileen is such a gift with her insight of what intuition is and how to harness it to feed into no only your creative practice but your life as a whole.
Shownotes: https://www.moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode013
Gari-Ann is a serial entrepreneur, former secondary teacher, mom of two, and military spouse. She serves small businesses & creatives by helping them look cohesive with their brand & product imagery.
Today we discuss how to set healthy boundaries, find balance, and create efficient processes to give you more time with the things that matter most, you and your loved ones.
Shownotes: https://www.moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode012
From graphic designer to fine art painter, Gina discusses her creative origins, her creative process, and gives great insight to making a sustainable creative practice.
Shownotes: https://www.moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode011
Today we define what creativity is, it might take you by surprise! Plus, an introduction to my FREE 2 day mini course!
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Shownotes: https://www.moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode010
This week I'm sitting down with my wonderful friend Michele. We go deep into life experiences and how it's shaped our definitions of creativity and play. From her adventures in Sudan to my adventures in Jordan, you're not going to want to miss this episode.
Shownotes: https://www.moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode009
Everything from life balance, expression in the midst of personal and societal concerns, and learning to take risks, you don’t want to miss this episode with Carina and I.
Shownotes: moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode008
“Play is a profound biological process. It has evolved over eons in many animal species to promote survival. It shapes the brain and makes animals smarter and more adaptable. In higher animals, it fosters empathy and makes possible, complex social groups. For us, play lies at the core of creativity and innovation.” - Stuart Brown, Play
You and I sit down today and discuss, the power of play, the benefits of it, and how it doubles as practice for you to dive deeper into your creative medium.
I am with you on this journey. I am learning, just like you, every day.
Shownotes: https://www.moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode005
Fine Art: https://www.moniquecarastudio.com
This week on the podcast:
- Welcoming abstract artist, Marina Dunbar. Her gorgeous colorful abstract paintings are sure to leave you speechless.
- We discuss: Marina's journey to becoming an artist, how everyone should follow their instinct to do what they love, and the importance of experimenting in your creative practice to continue to grow.
Shownotes: https://moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode003
This week on the podcast:
- Welcoming my first guest, Julia Whitworth - Julia Whitworth is an abstract and landscape fine artist living in Chattanooga, TN.
- We discuss Julia's artist journey, how art has helped us find a piece of ourselves, and how we're able to spread joy through art.
Shownotes: https://www.moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode002
This week on the podcast:
- You’ll hear about my biggest struggle to date and how creativity pulled me out of depression and anxiety
- Then I’ll give you some tips and tools to help you discover your creative outlet
Shownotes: https://www.moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode001
You are a work of art. Yes, YOU! I cannot wait to bring this new podcast where we lean into heart-centered creativity as an essential part of building our capacity for joy.
Joy isn’t just an emotion we feel, it’s a reservoir of strength that enriches our brightest moments and carries us through our darkest ones.
Together we’ll explore practical tools to purposefully nurture your creativity - through the ups and downs, setbacks and breakthroughs, struggles and delights. It is all part of the process. And it’s a journey you don’t have to figure out alone.
Join me on October 4, 2022!