The Creative Goddess Show

Ep. 81: When you’re feeling confused about which path to take.

Feel like you're struggling with conflicting pieces of advice? Like:

Me too! I find it so confusing sometimes, and it can make it difficult to make decisions about what to do next. Maybe you feel like this too?

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Starting 30th May - 1st June: Go from planning your podcast to pressing publish in 3 DAYS (click link below)

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EP80: When the World Forces You to Slow Down

This week I'm lowering the tempo and giving you another "chilled vibes" episode.

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Starting 30th May - 1st June: Go from planning your podcast to pressing publish in 3 DAYS (click link below)

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EP79 - The Real Reason Why I started this Podcast

This week I'm continuing my dip into the topic of podcasting, and I wanted to share a more personal perspective.

Starting a podcast has numerous well-known benefits but my reason for starting in the first place was not exactly... business-focused or super strategised. There was something much deeper and unresolved at play! And that's OK.

We all have our own reasons for starting new ventures and just because it isn't what others deem to be the "right" reason, it doesn't mean your reason isn't valid or important.

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EP78: How a Podcast Can Supercharge Your Business

As promised, this week I'm following up on podcasting myths with some serious BENEFITS.

The 3 Cs are pure gold and the best reasons to start a podcast. You don't want to miss this!

And don't forget to sign up to my first-ever podcasting challenge, starting 30th May - oh my gosh it's going to be so SO good.

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EP77: 3 Huge Podcasting Myths and Misconceptions

If you've been tuning in on Instagram and LinkedIn this week, you'll see my reels on this topic!

But it's totally worth your while having a listen here because I'm not trying to short, snappy, attention-span pleasing video. There are some little extra details in here that you do NOT want to miss.

I'm sharing the 3 most common podcasting myths I hear about from business owners, that are holding them back from getting started and reaping the fabulous rewards it can offer (more on that next week).

Prepare to myth-bust with me!

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EP75: 3 Reasons to Spark Your Creative Passion

It's been a whirlwind 3 months! Here we are, in Spring and halfway through April (omg).

So, I've been making a commitment to myself creatively, and it's all about doodling every day on my iPad.

There is even an Instagram page to hold accountability and document my doodling journey (follow using the link below)

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Today I'm sharing 3 reasons to spark your creative passion - aside from creativity being SUPER fun.

Tell me, which tip did you enjoy the most? Tag me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram! 💖

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EP.73 - Why you NEED to create a planner

I owe a lot to planner creation, a firm favorite of all the creative outlets I have dabbled in over the years.

The process has helped me to learn new skills, experience personal growth, and help others at the same time by sharing systems that I use in my life.

That is the beauty of planners - no two are the same and they all have unique quirks personal to their creator.

Listen to this episode to find 4 reasons why you need to create a planner if you haven't done so already!

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In this episode, I ask you to ignore perfectionism and just flipping go for it. Create the planner you feel inside you. Let your creative magic flow.

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EP.72 - Realising your inner strength 

Hello, lovely listener! I Hope 2023 is serving you well :)

It's been a while since we last spoke - just before Christmas festivities last year. 

As you may know, I was due to have my baby girl in January... and I did!  She made an appearance (I genuinely thought it would never happen). 

The last 8 weeks have been a cocktail of learning, an emotional rollercoaster if you will. Any fellow mums listening, you will know what I mean!

I have had a lot of time to reflect on my birth and post-partum experience - it has helped me to realise how strong I TRULY am.

But this is not just about motherhood... many other of my life experiences have reminded me of this strength. Leaving my corporate job, starting a business etc.

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In this episode, I ask you to take a moment to reflect on what you've overcome in your past. Remind yourself how far you've come!

You are so STRONG - you don't even know it. 

Never forget this fact. It is a key part of your path to empowerment!

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Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe so you don't miss any future musings! 

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EP71:  6 Super Personal Development Books to Inspire and Motivate You

Hey there!  This is the last episode before the Christmas break and as I enter the exciting new phase that is motherhood.

(You're not crying... I'm crying)

But seriously, this is not a time to be sad!  There's so much exciting goodness waiting for you in 2023 - I just know it. And, although I am taking a break from recording the show every week, you have 70 other episodes to check out in the meantime.

I am also leaving you with some fab recommendations here on the reading front!  So if you love personal development and mindset (which I'm sure you do because this show is heavily focused on such things!) then you HAVE to go and check these out.

Here is the link to the blog post with all 6 book recommendations, and there will be more too as I fulfill my addiction.

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EP70:  Start with Joy and See Where it Takes You

Hello! This week I'm exploring the notion that creative success is an experiment that you must keep trialing until you find what works for you.

Don't forget to share your thoughts by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram!

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EP69: 5 Ways to Unleash Your Creativity During the Festive Period

Do you ever get that "what day is it again?" feeling during the Christmas period? 🫠

No, this is not me being all "bah humbug... I'm actually a HUGE fan of festive fun! 🎅🏻

But sometimes it can get a little heavy, and we can reach the point where we feel at a loose end wondering what to actually DO with the day ahead.

So I'm here to give you 5 fun ways to unleash your creativity during this time 🙏🏻

To help you find some creative ZEN. And who knows where it might lead!

Don't forget to share your thoughts by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram!

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EP68: The Impact of Taking One Small Step Every Day

Hello there lovely! 

Apologies for the delay in releasing this episode, I haven’t been feeling well during the last couple of days and didn’t want to push myself too hard at this stage (heavily pregnant!). So you know - practice what you preach and all that 😅

But I’m coming to you today with a very key message that was inspired by a conversation with my coach. It’s all about taking one small step every day towards your goals and how much this can impact your progress. Let me know what your small step today will be 🥰 

Tag me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram or drop me an email at charlotte@creativegoddessclub.com ⚡️

EP67:  Building Confidence with a Creative Outlet

Newsflash!!!

You already have the confidence. It just hasn't been tapped into yet or channeled through the best method for you.

How do you do this? By finding a creative passion that is aligned with you - something that lights you up and allows you to express yourself fully.

(Imagine me in a busy shopping centre on the mic pretending to be '03 Avril Lavigne)

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Listen to this episode to find out how creativity has helped to boost my confidence at times when:

If you already have something you love doing - do more of it!  The confidence it will give you is worth its weight in gold.

And if you don't know what your creative passion is... I can help you with my Creative Clarity Sessions --- see the link at the end to find out more!

Did you love this episode? Don't forget to subscribe and review this podcast - it would mean the world.

Also, share your takeaways by emailing me at charlotte@creativegoddessclub.com or tagging my @creativegoddessclub on Instagram!

EP66:  The Path to Unlocking Your Creative Genius with Mandy Nicholson  ✨

Today we have another fabulous guest episode, and this week I'm talking to Mandy Nicholson, who is a Creative Genius Consultant. As soon as I discovered Mandy I knew that she would be perfect for the show - because I've always found the topic of "creative genius" absolutely fascinating. Here's a little more info about Mandy:

Mandy is a Creative Genius Consultant, Artist, Author, and Creative Retreat owner who helps creative women to launch, grow and scale their businesses and make more money. Through her Creative Retreats in Scotland in her 'Mini Castle' she helps women to tap into their creative power to realise their full potential so that they can live their lives fully and powerfully.  

After listening to this episode I hope you are fuelled with curiosity to go and uncover your own creative genius!! 

Key "chapters" to look out for:

04:45: Early life, from an art degree into a retail management

07:00: Rebuilding her life in a few short years after hitting rock bottom

09:20: Creativity isn’t just being “arty” - it’s bigger than that

13:25:  Experiencing devastating loss and the Universe giving you what you need

16:55:  Starting her creative business and equipping herself with the tools/skills

20:31:  The word “just” being used by women

23:28: How her program helps women realise their creative genius and take action

27:30: Purchasing the dream Scottish castle

32:40: How her retreats are transformative and immersive

36:00: Mandy’s biggest mindset block she has had to overcome

41:43: The one piece of advice she would give to help unlock your creative genius today

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EP65: The Meaning of Women Empowerment with Laura Brunton ⚡️

Today the guest episodes are back and I have the pleasure of introducing Laura Brunton, Founder and CEO of Totally You Coaching & Consultancy. Laura is truly a powerhouse full of excitement and exuberance. Her energy is infectious and her passion for empowering female entrepreneurs is unquestionable. 

Laura is on a mission to ignite female founders to achieve financial freedom by growing a business they love! Laura left a thriving career in HR leadership in the heart of lockdown to create Totally You, a much-needed movement for entrepreneurs to curate more radical freedom, joy and impact, on their terms.  She can be found spreading her expertise globally via coaching, consulting, and speaking, whilst creating outrageous joy with her three young children

After listening to this episode I challenge you to not feel totally inspired to go out there and OWN it!! 💪🏻

Key moments to look out for:

10:21 - Working with her Husband in Business (and what this means for their family)

12:50 - The importance of finding *your* people to support you

15.30 - How Laura's brand empowers women (and doesn't include negativity or fear)

17.20 - Thoughts on why others don't ask about your work as a business owner

25.40 - Getting started in entrepreneurship through network marketing (and not sticking with it)

31.20 - The part that choice plays in feeling empowered

37.40 - Women's opportunities and how they have changed in recent generations

41.00 - Navigating the "shoulds" + FOMO

46.20 - Recognising what you actually need in your life right now

51.30 -  We are human - "you have success because of the life you have, not despite it"

53.20 - Staying true to you: Attracting your people and being OK with turning off others

54.40 - How Laura's "Triple-A Totally You Formula" helps her clients

1.00.00 - The power of taking imperfect action and getting it done

01.03.22 - Enjoy where you are right now and the joy you are experiencing

01.05.20 - Laura's advice to women on how they can feel empowered daily

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EP64: The Truth? Growth is Uncomfortable and I Feel it Too!

Today I'm swooping in for a shortie, sharing some recent feelings of imposter syndrome as I've been exploring new areas in my life + business.

Have a listen if you're ready for a 1:1 cosy chat about the all too real feelings when you experience growth and new encounters.

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EP. 63:   3 Things You Need to Know About Limiting Beliefs

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This week I'm talking about a topic that interests me a lot, especially as I've recently qualified as an NLP Practitioner. 

That topic is Limiting Beliefs, my friend - and we all have 'em.

One of my key aims in Creative Goddess Club is to help you to release negative or limiting beliefs that have been holding you back, stopping you from living the life you desire. Aka - the life you DESERVE.

So in this podcast episode I'd like to start with helping you to become aware of any limiting beliefs you might have, by sharing 3 things you need to know about them.  Tune in to find out!

Let me know your thoughts by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram or e-mail me at hello@creativegoddessclub.com

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EP. 62:  Let Go of the Shoulds and Hustle: Choose to create your own version of balance

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This week I felt the need to talk about the topic of creating balance in your life. It's hugely important that everyone allows themselves to be HUMAN and understand that we need connections, relationships, joy... basically a life outside our creative businesses.

It really frustrates me when I see these posts online saying "if you want to be successful you can't watch Netflix" or shaming people for wanting to see their friends, saying they "don't want it enough" if they're not constantly working around the clock. 

I believe in working hard to achieve your goals, but this can look different for everyone and it's not a "one size fits all". 

We are not ROBOTS!! 🤖

So, be sure to tune in to hear about how I believe you can create balance and make working "work" for you 💁🏼‍♀️

Let me know your thoughts by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram or e-mail me at hello@creativegoddessclub.com

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EP.61.  5 Cliché Pieces of Advice That Have Helped Me Stay on Track

Hello! I thought it would be fun to do things a little differently this week, with a reflective episode sharing the greatest pieces of advice I've received on my creative business journey. Of course, it was tricky to narrow them down into a condensed few - so I will be doing more of these!

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I'm sharing with you 5 pieces of advice that have helped me so so much on my creative business journey. Although they are a liiiittle cliché - they are still pure gold and will never get old (rhyming is my jam).

So, make sure you tune in to hear what they are and how such a simple group of words can help you really put things back in perspective 👁

And don't forget to write these down on some post-it notes and stick them at your desk / bathroom mirror to remind you. Maybe even have fun with it and put them in a jar, taking one out every week to focus on?

Let me know your thoughts by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram or e-mail me at hello@creativegoddessclub.com

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EP. 60:  There is more than one path available to you

Hey there!  I'm back after my trip to Italy and feeling super inspired by my surroundings.

I am however sooo ready to continue sharing my words of wisdom with you in this wonderful space we have here.

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Today I wanted to share a message inspired by my recent travels - where we decided to take a step back from the "travel blogger" + "bucketlist" mentality and:

On reflection I felt that parallels can be drawn between the above and building a creative business ⚡️

Maybe we can learn some lessons from this as we navigate our paths and remain strong in our efforts to dodge the "hype" recommendations?

Let me know your thoughts by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram or e-mail me at hello@creativegoddessclub.com

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EP58:  How to Move Forward When You Feel Stuck in a Place of Fear + Uncertainty

As someone who in the past (and still does) currently suffer with bouts of anxiety, I can sometimes feel so paralysed by overthinking and fear of the unknown - that I stay stuck in a state of inaction. 

And it can be tough place to be!!

So what do I do to move past it? I tend to always go back to 3 really simple things that work and I reveal them in this episode.

Loved listening? Maybe this episode gave you a lightbulb moment? Tag me on Instagram at @creativegoddessclub and let me know your thoughts!

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EP57. Creativity & Social Labels: They Take Seconds to Attach but a Lifetime to Remove (With Diane)

Hello there! After a brief hiatus last week following on from the sad news of our Queen's passing, I am back again for another episode of this beloved podcast.

This week I thought I would return with another guest episode, inviting the lovely Diane Lindemann (aka The Business Strategist) on the show. We connected earlier this year through FEA and I just love her energy!

Here's a little info about Diane:

A Business Strategist with a belief that success lies in the convergence of strategy, heart and soul!

I don’t believe in cookie cutter strategies!

I've honed my skill over years working across multiple industries and let me tell you this - cookie cutter doesn't work!!

What does work is working with an expert who uses their skillset to give you practical and tactical solutions for your business with an almost guaranteed ROI. Why almost - let’s face it, nothing is guaranteed!

So if you're looking for someone who has an ability to reach into their experience toolkit and work alongside you on your path to success, I'm your 'girl'

The topic for this episode surrounds creativity and the various labels we can find attached to ourselves - usually formed in childhood based on other people's perceptions of us. So whether we are the "academic" one, "sporty one, "creative" one... this can impact how we see ourselves and the decisions we make going into adult life.

Loved this conversation? Tag me at @creativegoddessclub or drop me a line to hello@creativegoddessclub.com with your "aha" moments.

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EP56: Giving Yourself Permission to Pause + Reflect

Ever feel like you're throwing spaghetti at the wall? Like you're doing ALL the things but seeing very little traction? Oh, and you're actually not getting any enjoyment out of these things too... 

Sounds like it's time to pause and reflect! 

Tune in to my words of wisdom when it comes to taking a breather in your creative business, so you're working less IN it and viewing it more from an outside perspective. Trust me, it's good for you 🙃  Sometimes it can feel tough to accept when things need changing, but in the long run it's always better to have had that "conversation" with yourself when flying solo in this crazy entrepreneurial world.

Got some ahas? Tag me on Instagram @creativegoddessclub

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48. Prioritising Self Care as a Multi-Passionate - with Jenni

Hello! I'm so excited to be back with another awesome guest episode :) I met Jenni in a Facebook Group during recent months and straightaway we knew we had to connect. We met "in person face to face" for the first time in this conversation you're listening to here... so I hope you enjoy!

Jenni Kowal is a multi passionate, visual artist and personal development coach specializing in self care and creative exploration. Founder of Anytime Creative, she offers a variety of life coaching services, including mindfulness support. Her flagship product is the Self Care Adventure Cards - an intuitive card deck that sparks inspiration for every step of your self care journey. Her mission is to help scattered and multi-passionate creatives use self care to fuel their creative expression, get out of their own way and spend more time in flow!

In this episode 

We talk about how to prioritise self care as multi passionates who put so much energy into our creations everyday, being introverts in business and the inspiring nature of travel (and the less fun parts!).

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EP47:  How to Create a Vision for Your Dream Life

----- Hello from Rhodes, Greece! I'm recording this today from our lovely hotel balcony and it is very warm. I can see the gorgeous blue sea and overlook a lovely inviting pool to take a dip! -----

Let me ask you a question. Are you allowing yourself to dream?

Because let me tell you... many of us don't do this as much as we could! Life gets busy and before we know it, we are 6 months into the year and we are left wondering where the time went.

That's where dreaming comes in - it helps us to regroup with out thoughts and get more intentional about where we are going. And not just in business! In many other areas of our life too (e.g. health + wellness, family + relationships etc).

Recently I was inspired by the amazing Carrie Green in FEA, to create my very own vision board - but not just one! A vision board that represents each and every area, so much so that it helps me to stay focused and keep momentum.

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EP46: Katie's Mission to Make Social Media Fun & Simple

This week I'm back with the last episode of my mini-series aaaand I'm chatting to the fabulous Katie. We actually met through the Female Entrepreneur Association (FEA) and from the beginning I just loved her energy and passion for what she does. Her sense of humour is also the BEST and we really have had some laughs!

Katie Tovey-Grindlay, a social media content coach, runs Business Wonderland. Katie has been in business for over 10 years and in that time she has helped 100s of business owners all over the world. She is passionate about making social media fun, simple and effortless for business owners.  When she isn't hanging out over on Instagram, you can find Katie hanging out with her dogs, rollerskating or escaping reality in a book.

In this episode expect... "pre-business years" chat, Katie's journey growing her various businesses on social media over the years, random conversations about rocks (but it's not just any rock!) and the importance of selling authentically. 

I loved recording this episode and I hope you enjoy listening! Let me know you favourite take away and tag me on Instagram @creativegoddess club :) Also - don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed listening! It would mean the world to me!

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EP45: Qiana's Pursuit of her Passion for DJing

Hello lovelies, how is it episode 45 already? This podcast has been running for over a year now and I honestly didn't think I would reach nearly 50 episodes! So celebrate with me today in following your intuition 💖

Ok today I'm soooo excited to bring another episode of this brand new mini-series to you, on how we help others with our creativity.

This week I'm chatting to the fabulous Qiana (aka DJ Q-Boogie) about the full time pursuit of her passion for DJing just before the pandemic, after working in corporate for many years. Find out what she's learned since starting her journey and how DJing is so incredibly rewarding.

EP44 - Jude's Journey into the World of Web Design

Woohoo, it's the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend in the UK and I have another awesome guest episode for you as part of this new min-series!!  This week I'm chatting with the lovely Jude from Ready Steady Websites, an amazing web design business that she has been running for the last 10 years with her husband Chris. 

Jude's background is in training, project management and staff management and her career started in youth work. She previously organised and ran interagency conferences and delivered workshops in Westminster for the Children's Workforce Development Council. Jude's been working in the web industry for the last 10 years utilising her project management skills. When we decided to create Ready Steady Websites® she was able to bring her training skills to shape the tutorials that we deliver via our membership site.

What did you think? Let me know if you have been inspired by this episode and tag me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram!

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EP.41 - How to Stop Feeling Stuck in "Learning Mode"

EP.40 - 5 Thoughts that are Holding You Back from Creative Expression

-- Firstly, woohoo to the 40th episode of Creative Goddess Show!!! It's been an amazing journey so far and I can't wait for the next 40 🤗

-- Secondly, **I'm launching a BRAND NEW online community - and it's free**

EP. 39 - How Travel Inspired My Creative Journey from a Young Age

So I don't really talk a lot about travel on here, but it really is one of my major passions!! 

And - without a doubt it has played a huge part in my creative journey... and I'm talking WAY before I started my blog Ceejyloves.

Listen here to find out how travel contributed to the huge inspiration I have received as a creative - maybe you will be able to relate to this if you too have a love for travel and exploring?

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Please tag me in your stories on Instagram @creativegoddessclub and let me know your thoughts!

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EP. 38 - 3 Ways to Celebrate Your Wins as a Creative Business Owner

Hands up if you can relate!

You achieve something you've been working towards for a while, but... you are now hugely focused on the next thing and get to work right away chasing your new goal.

It's OK I understand - I'm guilty as charged! 😅

And it sounds to me as though you too struggle to celebrate your wins, so I decided to dedicate this week's episode to some tips on how to do that.

Listen to hear 3 ways you can celebrate your wins as a creative business owner 🎉

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Can you relate to this? Please tag me in your stories on Instagram @creativegoddessclub and let me know your thoughts!

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EP37: How Old Beliefs about Creativity can Limit us in Adult Life

Have you experienced this?

You know someone who doesn't think they are creative, and when you ask them why - they say it's because they weren't good at art in school? (Or maybe this is you?)

Over the years I've been thinking long and hard about the labels we attach to ourselves from way waaay back when we were at school

And I think it can be really problematic with the way that we view ourselves as adults!

Listen to this episode to find out what can happen in our lives when we listen to other people's limited views of creativity - there will be personal anecdotes as always...

Can you relate to this? Please tag me in your stories on Instagram @creativegoddessclub and let me know your thoughts!

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EP.36 - Finding Your "One Thing" in Business (with Dora)

Have you ever seen someone else doing what they're really passionate about for a living and wondered what your "thing" is? This is definitely something I can relate to, and I'm sure many of you lovelies can too!

TODAY'S GUEST:

This week I'm talking to the amaaazing Dora about her big business adventure so far:

Dora is a mum of 2 from Surrey, UK. She is a website designer and she loves helping female business owners get started with their website, so they can move their business forward. Based on her own journey as an entrepreneur, she believes that having a website is not just about credibility. It’s about confidence and a sense of moving your business to the next level. Her path to website design was far from conventional. She has a Masters degree in Economics and worked as a database manager for most of her career. After becoming a mum, she invented an award winning baby product Medapti and while trying to bring her invention to life, she learnt a ton of new things about running a business, including creating a website. It has been a steep learning curve since building her first ever WordPress website 9 years ago, but she realised how much she enjoy it! What she loves even more is empowering other women to move their business to the next level and helping them realise their ability to do what they thought was impossible!

SUMMARY:

In this episode, we discuss the journey to finding your "one thing" and all the amazing experiences we can have on the way. We also discuss whether finding this achievable and realistic (there is a twist at the end... so wait for it).

Drop me a DM or e-mail to let me know your thoughts - do you believe there is a "one thing" for you? If not, what has been your key takeaway from this episode?

Let me know your thoughts on this episode by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on your Instagram stories!

Share with your friends too, so we can spread the love 💛 Remember to review and subscribe if you loved this episode ⭐️

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EP35 - You Don't Have to Know the Whole Journey... Just the First Step

So often we are held back by feelings of overwhelm when faced with our future desires and goals. We think we have to have it ALL figured out... but in fact this is not realistic and the only thing we must do is take the first step. From that place, we can intuitively realise what is right for us and take the next step, then the next etc.

I'm not saying that planning ahead isn't wise - because of course you can make plans! But you will encounter many twists and turns, so be prepared to make tweaks along the way. The most effective thing we can do when starting something new, is to take action in some way or another. In this episode I use my blog as an example, how I got started and that I didn't have my whole journey mapped out in front of me.

Tag me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram to let me know your thoughts! Are you feeling like you can't take action because of overwhelm?

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EP34 - How to Handle Other People's Opinions of Your Creative Business

This week I'm delving into a juicy and a slightly awwwkward topic ---- receiving not-so-positive remarks about your creative business.

We have all been there, including me! So I thought I would share with you a particular experience where this has happened to me - and the 3 ways that I now handle these... curveball comments.

Tag me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram to let me know your thoughts! Have you experienced this before?

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EP33 - The secret ingredient you need for a "unique" business idea

This week's topic is something I am super passionate about... in fact it's come up for me a lot this week when creating my "How to Gain Clarity on Your Big Business Idea (and stop feeling stuck)" course ---- link to Udemy available in the links at the end.

When we begin our entrepreneurial journey, we sometimes think that to come up with a unique business idea, it has to a) not have been discovered before and b) be totally groundbreaking. But this is detrimental to our journey because it is simply not the case! Believing this can leave us in a state of inaction and feeling stuck.

Plus, there is in fact, a very vital secret ingredient to coming up with a unique business that we do not consider enough - in my opinion! That is YOU.

Tag me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram to let me know your thoughts! Do you feel like your uniqueness is enough?

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EP. 32 - The Importance of Personal Development as a Creative Entrepreneur (With Nicole and Liza from the Female Film Club)

This week I had the pleasure of speaking to the lovely Nicole and Liza from the Female Film Club:

EPISODE 31 - The Importance of Taking Messy Action (available on YouTube too!)

Today's episode is about taking "messy" or imperfect action in order to move forward with your creative business magic.

Let me share with you how I took these steps at the beginning of my Creative Goddess journey!

Tag me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram to let me know your thoughts! Do you wait until you have reached perfection before putting something out into the world?

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EPISODE 30 - How to navigate your fear of worst case scenarios

Wahoo, it's episode 30!!! Thank you so much for sticking around to listen to my thoughts on this creative business rollercoaster we find ourselves on, and the personal development journey that naturally comes with it.

So, you may be old enough to remember the 90s / 00s Dr Pepper advert with the jingle "what's the worst that could happen?".

Today's episode is perhaps not as memorable musically (or maybe you love my theme tune!) but I want this to be a reminder to you! If you are holding yourself back in some way in your creative business, because.... maybe you're worried what others will think, or you think it won't "work", or you have a lot of negative feelings about yourself. Please consider this question - truly what is the worst that could happen?

Let me share with you a strategy I use when I'm facing fearful moments and turning a corner in my creative business.

I'm here to remind you that you are only here once and that you are worthy of living your best life!

Tag me @creativegoddessclub on Instagram to let me know your thoughts! Do you ever consider the worst case scenario in your business?

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29. The Benefits of Taking a Break from Your Business

EP. 28 - Is Advice Overload Causing You to Lose Clarity?

EP. 27 - Finding Your Own Unique Version of Creativity with Charlotte Robson

This week I had the pleasure of speaking to the wonderful Charlotte Robson, founder of The Authentic Girls Club (TAGC), a growing community of women empowering women.

I was honoured to be invited to collaborate with Charlotte in her January Masterclass called "The Power of Creativity" inside her lovely membership and took part in a 14-day challenge with her members to kickstart our creativity as a way of reconnecting with ourselves.

In this episode we talk about our respective journeys and I loved hearing about Charlotte's very admirable approach to tapping into her creativity, having been someone who wasn't aware of her own creative skills a few years ago.

Drop me a DM or e-mail to let me know your thoughts - what does creativity mean to you?

Let me know your thoughts on this episode by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on your Instagram stories!

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EP. 26 - The power of leveraging your skills and making every day count with Carina Lawson

This week I had the pleasure of speaking to the wonderful Carina Lawson, Creative Director and Founder of Ponderlily:

Carina Lawson is a business mentor, time management expert, and the founder of Ponderlily - a paper and planners company featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, and CNBC, among many others. With an MBA from the University of Liverpool and more than 15 years of experience, she’s worked within the corporate sector and higher education, helping a number of companies get more done with less time. She also coaches fellow working women who want to find more space in their schedule and make empowered decisions with their time. 

She has been a featured panelist at Enterprise Nation UK, a speaker at the Creative Women’s Co. Conference in the US, and an entrepreneurship instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar. Her company, Ponderlily, has been featured in Forbes, MarieClare UK, Psychologies Magazine, Huffington Post, CNBC, Stylist, and was nominated the best planner of 2019 and 2020 by the UK’s Independent. Brazilian-born, Gulf-raised, and based in Newcastle with her English husband and two twin girls, she works hard to take her own advice and be present to the people who matter most. Learn more on her website or connect with Carina on Instagram.

In this episode we hear all about how Carina leveraged her skills from her highly successful corporate career to lean into her rediscovered creative passion for beautiful stationary, that she had deep down inside of her. I absolutely loved hearing all about Carina's journey and have totally fallen in love with Ponderlily planners!

Drop me a DM or e-mail to let me know your thoughts - what creative ideas do you have? Has Carina's story inspired you to take the leap and put it out there?

Let me know your thoughts on this episode by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on your Instagram stories!

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EP. 25 - 3 Ways That Having a Podcast Has Boosted my Creative Business - AVAILABLE IN VIDEO ON YOUTUBE TOO!

This week I thought I would mix things up a little..  Have you ever considered starting a podcast as an additional platform for your creative business? Well, I have 3 reasons for you, based on my own experience when I launched Creative Goddess Show in May 2021.

EP. 24 - My Creativity Realised: How it Happened - By Combatting Imposter Syndrome (AJ Merlin)

Woohoo, we are back this week with our 6th episode of the guest series. In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting to the lovely AJ Merlin, a Creative Mindset Coach:

AJ is a writer and Creative Mindset Coach who helps artists strengthen their mindset and reframe their inner critic so they can get the success they’re after. She worked in the film, TV, and video games industry for the past ten years. She focuses on three particular pillars: How to reframe your inner voice so it becomes your empowering mentor, how to be efficient with your time and keep your motivation up no matter the obstacles faced, and how to feel empowered as an artist and achieve your dream in alignment with your values.

I absolutely loved hearing about how AJ transitioned into a whole new industry and learnt to combat those feelings of imposter syndrome that so many creatives encounter along their journeys. One of my biggest takeaways was how we can actually end up self-sabotaging as a result of imposter syndrome.

Drop me a DM or e-mail to let me know what came up for you - have you experienced a major shift in your career and are feeling "unqualified"?

Let me know your thoughts on this episode by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on your Instagram stories!

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EP. 23 - My Creativity Realised: How it Happened - By Trying Something New in Lockdown (Vicki Nicolson)

Woohoo, we are back this week with our 4th episode of the guest series. In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting to the awesome Vicki, a Graphic Designer and Contemporary Romance Author:

Vicki Nicolson is graphic designer specialising in branding and creating card decks for women business owners. Vicki also recently wrote her first contemporary romance novel over lockdown and launched her romance author brand, VH Nicolson. She is now completely smitten with writing love stories with happily ever afters. Vicki was born and raised along the breathtaking coastline in North East Fife in Scotland. For more than two decades she’s worked throughout the UK and abroad within the creative marketing and design industry, as a branding strategist and stylist, editor of a magazine and sub-editor of a newspaper. Married to her soul mate, they have one son. She has a weakness for buying too many quirky sparkly jumpers, eating Belgium buns, and walking the endless beaches that surround her beautiful Scottish hometown she’s now moved back to where she runs both her graphic design business and author brand.

I absolutely loved hearing about how Vicki made her transition to becoming an author, whilst at the same time using her graphic design and marketing skills to her advantage as she navigated through this process! Her story inspired me so much to think bigger about my creative passions.

Drop me a DM or e-mail to let me know what came up for you - have you made a change during lockdown? Or maybe you want to try something new - but haven't given yourself permission?

Let me know your thoughts on this episode by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on your Instagram stories!

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EP. 22 - My Creativity Realised: How it Happened - By Taking a Journey of Self Healing (with Dora)

Woohoo, we are back this week with a very special episode on New Year's Eve 2021. I have the pleasure of chatting to my good friend Dora, The Mental Millionaire:

Hey, I’m Dora and I am The Mental Millionaire! I’ll let you into a secret, Dora is my pen name, my real name is Rachel. I am Chartered Certified Accountant, published author and entrepreneur with over 20 years experience of guiding others to financial success. After dealing with significant life events that effected my mental health I now coach others to find financial and mental balance, I believe your mental health is your true wealth. I help successful female entrepreneurs find FREEDOM through passive profit streams so they can restore a work life balance and build strong FINANCIAL & MENTAL foundations.

I absolutely loved hearing about how Dora discovered her creativity through a journey of self-healing after taking a break from her demanding corporate job. In this episode she shares so many golden nuggets from her journey and also some essential financial tips!

Drop me a DM or e-mail to let me know what came up for you - have you always considered yourself to be a creative person? Or maybe you are in need of a break to allow yourself to explore your creative potential?

Let me know your thoughts on this episode by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on your Instagram stories!

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Ep.21 - 4 Ways to Unleash Your Creativity over the Festive Period

It's that time, in between Christmas and New Year... what day of the week is it again?!

During this time it's not unusual to feel a little unstimulated and a little in need of some activity... because let's be honest, there's only so much Festive TV to watch and chocolate boxes to eat.

Listen to find out 4 ways you can connect with your creativity (hint - they're not all that obvious!)

Drop me a DM or e-mail to let me know what came up for you - which one are you going to try?

Let me know your thoughts on this episode by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on your Instagram stories!

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EP 20:  Mini-series #3: My Creativity Realised ---> How it Happened: By Listening to My Intuition (with Kath Grimmitt)

Hello Creative Goddesses! We return this week with another brand new episode from the miniseries and this time I'm chatting with the lovely Kath Grimmitt:

Kath Grimmitt is the magic being Intuitive Branding Studio Grimm Designs. Helping soul-aligned entrepreneurs tap into the power of their message and intuitiveness to create powerhouse brands. Former fashion designer, fashion brand owner and now a creative studio wizard, Kath lives by her own intuition to live her life & build her brand on her own terms and hopes she can help inspire you too.

In this episode, Kath talks about how learning to listening to her intuition has impacted her creative business journey in a very big way - plus she shares SO many golden nuggets from her experience over the years. This is one of my absolute favourite topics ever, so I could definitely have chatted away about this all day!

Drop me a DM or e-mail to let me know what came up for you - are you someone who listens to your intuition or do you struggle with this?

Let me know your thoughts on this episode by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on your Instagram stories!

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EP 19:  Mini-series #2: My Creativity Realised ---> How it Happened: By Overcoming Perfectionism (with Sarah Sienkiewicz) 

Hello Creative Goddesses! We return this week with another brand new episode from the miniseries and this time I'm chatting with the lovely Sarah Sienkiewicz: 

Sarah Sienkiewicz is a Strategy & Alignment Coach. She runs Healing Business and is passionate about giving healers, coaches and therapists the support and business skills needed to attract an abundance of clients and fulfil their divine life purpose. Blending practical resources with law of attraction and energy alignment, Sarah's creative and enthusiastic approach is an inspiration to lightworkers in her community, the Healing Business Academy. Connect at healingbusiness.co.uk

In this episode, Sarah talks about the impact that perfectionism has had on her creative business journey, along with how she has taken actionable steps to overcome this common roadblock that we creatives experience so much!

Drop me a DM or e-mail to let me know what came up for you - are you someone who struggles with perfectionism? 

Let me know your thoughts on this episode by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on your Instagram stories! 

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EP 18:  Mini-series #1: My Creativity Realised ---> How it Happened: By Having fun With It (with Julia Brown) 

Hello Creative Goddesses! I'm super excited to announce that the brand NEW mini-series has finally arrived, and our first guest is the lovely Julia Brown: Julia is a digital content designer and proud CEO of Julia On Purpose. 

She offers Canva templates and digital product kits to help busy Coaches and Course Creators design beautiful and strategic graphics to wow their clients and customers. Her mission is to support and inspire ambitious entrepreneurs so they can create with confidence and grow their dream business. 

In this episode, we talk about corporate job-hopping and the road to realising what brings you the most joy in your creative business (hint - it's not a straightforward one!). Julia's story is so inspiring and her love for what she does is super contagious! 

Drop me a DM or e-mail to let me know what came up for you - are you someone? 

Let me know your thoughts on this episode by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on your Instagram stories! Share with your friends too, so we can spread the love 💛 

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EP17 - Self Love & Becoming the Best Version of Yourself 

Hey, there creative goddesses!

In this week's episode, I chat with the fabulous Hem from the Self Love Self Care System, with whom I have recently connected through the Female Entrepreneur Association. We discuss the topic of self-love, and how practicing this in your everyday life can really make some positive changes to all aspects of your life. 

This is such a huge topic for women who are currently experiencing their creative journey (at any stage), so I hope you find this episode super valuable!

Drop me a DM or e-mail to let me know what came up for you - are you someone who struggles with practicing self-love?

EP.16 - Why you should stop saving nice things for a special occasion

Hey, there creative goddesses!

This week, I wanted to write about a topic that inspired me from the "Magic is You" group coaching calls with Michelle and Aimee of the Secret OWL Society. It's basically about how we save, save and save certain items for "special occasions" - but what is this really doing? It is actually uprooting beliefs we hold about ourselves, that we are not worthy of having nice things all the time, only some of the time. Sometimes, a small fraction of the time! 

Listen to this episode to hear my recent realisation that I was doing just this and the 3 deep-rooted beliefs that came up for me. I bet you will be able to relate!

Drop me a DM or e-mail to let me know what came up for you - are you someone who saves luxury items for special occasions?

EP.15 - Why changing your creative direction is actually a good thing 

Hey, there creative goddesses! 

This week, I wanted to address the well-known phrase "shiny object syndrome" and why I am trying to steer away from using it. I have recently realised that it is actually quite unhelpful to use from a creative business perspective, as I feel like it has a negative connotation.

I want to reassure creatives out there that pivoting, or changing creative direction is not a bad thing!! In fact, I believe it's the opposite. 

Listen to this episode to find out what these 3 reasons are.

EP.14 - How Being a Member of FEA has Supercharged My Creative Business

Hey there creative goddesses!

This week, I thought I would share with you the reasons why I love being part of the Female Entrepreneur Association (so much!).

It's my 1 year anniversary since joining, and so much has happened in that time. I've connected with so many amazing women who have supported me through building my business, learned a ton of new skills from the best of the best,  met my business coach, and now... I've been featured as "Member of the Month"! 

It has been a whirlwind of a year, it's safe to say.

Have a listen to find out why the 5,000-strong FEA is just fabulous for supercharging your business, and all the opportunities it includes. You can then explore the Members' Club using my affiliate link further down :) 

EP. 13 - Experiencing Change? Remember to be Patient with Yourself.

Hey there creative goddesses! 

This week's episode is a quick little snippet of my thoughts so far travelling after my first week into the big trip.

On of my major realisations this week, is that I tend to put a lot of pressure on myself to have the "perfect" trip, and this is just not a realistic perspective to have. Maybe during this Instagram age, extra pressure is added for us to have perfect lives??

We need to allow ourselves to acknowledge and experience all the emotions that we feel during changes, and in my case during my 5-month long trip. Patience is required to allow our bodies to adjust to the new circumstances, routines and surroundings. 

However - this same advice can be applied to any major life changes, such as starting a family, getting married, starting a new job etc.

Remember - just because it's an amazing experience that will bring lots of happiness, it doesn't mean that it will always be smooth sailing! And that's totally OK.

Let me know your thoughts by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on your Instagram stories! Share with your friends too, so we can spread the love 💛

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Happy Friday lovelies!

I am setting off on my travels tomorrow morning - eeek!!

We have also reached our very last myth-busting episode... (sobs). It kind of feels like the end of an era, but don't worry, we are only just getting started here at Creative Goddess Club 💖

Myth No. 5 - "It's too late for me to start being creative"

Listen to discover 3 reasons why it is never too late to start being creative!

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Happy Friday lovelies!

We have switched names - the Podcast is now called "The Creative Goddess Show" to fit in with our overarching focus on personal development, creativity... all that fun stuff. 

My travel blog Ceejyloves however is still available to peruse - keep a lookout for more updates on there as I am departing for an exciting trip later next week!!

OK so are on our penultimate myth-busting episode...

Myth No. 4 - "I don't have time to be creative"

Listen to find out the main reasons we think we don't have enough hours in the day to work on our creative passion. I will also chat through ways that you can put time aside for this!

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It's myth-busting time again! And this one is a solid contender.

Myth No. 3 - "Creativity Flows Abundantly 24/7"

Listen to find out why this is a major hurdle for creatives, both new and experienced! I will also be revealing how I combat the issue of "creative block"

Let me know your thoughts by tagging me @creativegoddessclub on your Instagram stories! Share with your friends too, so we can spread the love 💛

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It's myth-busting time again! And this time it's one of my juiciest.

Myth No. 2 - "You cannot be corporate and creative"

Ooooh... what does this bring up for you??

Listen to find out about the 3 reasons why I think that this is wholly untrue! 

Introducing a mini "Myth-Busting" Series 🙋🏼‍♀️

5 episodes - 5 weeks - 5 myths...

For the next 5 weeks, I will be busting popular creativity myths that I truly believe have been holding us back from pursuing our creative passions. Well, not anymore! 

It's time for belief-banishing, my friends.

Popular Creativity Myth #1 - You cannot earn "good money" as a creative

Ever seen/heard of a creative or "arty" person struggling financially, maybe in movies, books, or tv shows? I certainly have, in fact, it's a pretty popular stereotype. 

In this episode I'll be talking about:

Hope you enjoy lovelies! 💖

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EPISODE 7:

This week I have had a lot of conversations with various people about how I believe in following my intuition. So naturally, I thought it would be a perfect topic for this week's show!

Make sure you have a listen to learn how and why listening to your intuition is a game-changer for your life (and business!)

Hope you enjoy lovelies 💖

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EPISODE 6 ✨

Are you someone who is at the very beginning of your creative journey?

Not sure where to begin? Well, a blog is a great place to start!

Find out why in this episode - plus why it doesn't have to be difficult OR expensive.

Enjoy lovely listeners!

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FYI - huge apologies as there have been some volume-related technical issues in this podcast - all will resume as normal next week!

Episode 4 - Is Blogging Dead?

Since it was world blogging day on 5th August (OK I'm a little late to the party!) I thought I would use the very topical conversation "Is Blogging Dead?" as this week's title.

Join me for episode 4 as I discuss the positive benefits of blogging as opposed to using popular social media channels solely to market your brand and gain visibility.

And... find out whether I think blogging is dead... or not!!

Useful links I mentioned in the episode:

Hello, lovelies! 

Are you someone who considers themselves to be introverted? 

I didn't think I was "allowed" to call myself an introvert because I am quite chatty and not too afraid of talking on video.

Turns out there are many variations of introversion... and extroversion too!

Energy SAP or Energy SURGE?

Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert depends on how you get your energy. Maybe you thrive in big groups? Or does that kind of situation drain you?

Hello and welcome to The Ceejyloves Show! I'm so excited to be launching this channel in addition to my blog ceejyloves.com.  

I am here to talk about my 3 major passions:  

If this sounds like your jam, join me on this journey and we will GO places (literally and metaphorically)!!  

Episode 1:  We tend to "mull over" ideas for weeks, months, even YEARS before we take any action. This could be for many reasons, maybe we don't think we're good enough, or we are scared... but ultimately I've found the main culprit to be the dreaded PERFECTIONISM.  

This happened to me when starting this channel/podcast. And then last week I listened to Michelle Rohr-Pelayo's YouTube episode on how easy it is to actually hit "record" and just upload your message. Woah. I realised I had fallen into the classic trap of thinking I have to be doing all. the. things.   

And this is simply not true! You can start whenever you want, with whatever resources you have. The world wants to hear your message / see your creations 💛  I hope this inspires you to get started on your creative endeavors, because this could be the start of something incredible for you.  

What were your key takeaways? Let me know in the comments! And don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE so we can form a fabulous community together