In this episode you'll learn: How Sarah paints from a place of healing to empowerment How Sarah rediscovered her feminine nature through art The power of affirmation ladders How do you make a living from your art? How can you connect with your highest, creative self? These are some of the most frequently asked questions amongst those that see themselves as creative. More so, then ever. And they are questions we explore in this interview today. In this episode, Sandra Lawrence interviews teacher turned artist and painter, Sarah Tomlinson, aka Girl With Many Secrets, from Vancouver, Canada. Sa ..read more

Starting a small business can be both tough and exhilarating. Being technically gifted as a master craftsman/woman of your trade is a good place to start. Yet knowing how and when to start is better… And it pays to get help. In this episode, you’ll hear why it’s a good idea to get feedback early on. And how the right kind of mindset can impact your success when starting out. I introduce you to one of my closest business mentors, Neil Foley. Neil shares his best advice with you, from his many years experience, as an advisor, coach and owner, to many businesses. Neil kindly answers the freq ..read more

What does it mean to give too much? What happens when we give too much? Overworked givers are kind, loving, people who often feel a sense of deep connection with others by generously over-giving. They often put others before themselves and can be found to sacrifice their own needs to support others. Do you recognise this type of person? When their own resources become depleted or exhausted their tendency is to give more. Joyful Living Project founder, Yasmin Nguyen shares, in this short action episode, how we can look out for such folks and how we can help them to make sure that their own need ..read more

How do you navigate a career following your dreams? In this second interview of the "Bringing it Home" series on Inspirational Creatives, artist, John Link, describes the relationship he has with his painting and background as a theatre director. Recorded in the heart of Norwich, England, in his studio, John shares his creative process and what his painting endeavours mean to him: How his painting both challenges and rewards him. It seems there are deep similarities and a deep relationship between acting, director and painting, for John. Hear how he chose to follow a childhood dream of acting ..read more

In this short action episode, creativity expert and fonder of The Creative Introvert, Cat Rose Nelligan, shares her experience with why everyday marketing and social tactics don’t work - without a bigger vision. If you find you’re spending lots of time on social media employing the latest tactics - and not getting the results that you want - this episode reveals why. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/258-strategy-vs-tactics http://www.thecreativeintrovert.com     ..read more

In this short action episode you’ll learn: How consistency and persistence can help you to achieve your creative aims The one thing that has kept Aaron and his business going What a creative business is really about What to do if your ideas are not working In this short action episode, Phlearn.com founder and photographer, Aaron Nace, shares his wisdom when it comes to creating a life and business you want. Hear how consistency and persistence can support you towards reaching your creative aspirations and lifelong ambitions. And what not to do when your ideas aren’t working. https://www.insp ..read more

If Success = Preparation + Opportunity, why is it most musicians never reach their biggest goals? In this short action episode, musician, entrepreneur and WhiiseCon founder, Tommy Darker, shares the three biggest missed opportunities by musicians when attempting to achieve their biggest aims and goals. The wisdom shared in this episode applies to any creative endeavour. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/260-three-opportunities-for-musicians http://www.whiisecon.com/?from=Rob ..read more

Juliana Meyer is an award-winning entrepreneur as well as highly qualified and experience musician and engineer. Today, her small software and technology company, SupaPass, is making big changes in the way that artist, musicians, podcasters and creatives of all kinds connect with their audience and super-fans. In this episode, we explore Juliana’s fascinating backstory as a musician growing up in South Africa and how her own frustration turned into an opportunity creating a brand and platform that’s been recognised as one of the top 6 most progressive companies in the tech sector. Juliana’s te ..read more

Mark Asquith is the CEO and founder of Rebel Base Media and Podcast Websites. (He’s also a massive DC Comics fan.) More recently, with new products, podcasts and services well underway under the Captivate and Productivity brands, to name a couple, he is somebody who is making a difference to podcasting and globally. As a podcasting coach and mentor to hundreds, if not thousands, of content creators and small business owners, in this episode, hear how podcasting can help build confidence, trust and credibility. Hear how to overcome the challenges of starting and re-branding an existing podcast ..read more

Yasmin Nguyen is a survivor. In the seventies, his family survived the jungle and Vietnam eventually escaping to South Korea, France then America. When the lease on his apartment expired recently, film-maker Yasmin, chose to tour the country capturing moments of joy. Having left the business world 20 years ago to become an entrepreneur, Yasmin shares what it means to share your story without being judged. Hear how a moment of frustration and unexpected kindness shifted his trajectory. And what it means to give ourselves permission to live a more joyful life. Recorded live over a dinner table i ..read more