Be Createfull
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsBe Createfull is a podcast about finding fullness through creativity. Join Jo and Madison as they explore all the ways creativity enriches daily life.
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22. Getting Unstuck
January 26, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBSometimes you just feel... stuck. In this episode we're chatting about everything from being unsure of the next step to dealing with weeks (or months) of losing your createfull mojo. New Valentine craft kits are available now. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)
21. Managing Createfull Obsessions
January 18, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBThis week's episode was 100% inspired by Madison and her new found obsession with knitting. We talk about the cycles of creative obsession and offer some practical tips for how to balance your obsession and all the other responsibilities that come with being a functioning human. This month's word-of-the-year embroidery kit are still available! Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocr...
20. Our Creative Goals and Resolutions
January 11, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBIt's the first episode of 2021! This week, we're talking about our personal resolutions and the goals we have for Make.Do. in the upcoming months. Also, more about this month's word-of-the-year embroidery kit so you can Make.Do. at home. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)
19. 2020... What a Year!
December 28, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBI think it's safe to say that 2020 is a year we won't forget anytime soon! In this episode, we're chatting about the highs, the lows, the unexpected, and all the other createfull moments 2020 brought us. It's a lot. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)
18. Jo's Birthday Eve Episode
December 21, 2020 18:53 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBJo's birthday is tomorrow (wooohooo!) and we're celebrating with an episode all about her. Madison's questions cover the whole spectrum, including where Jo gets her drive, how she feels about her grey hair, and her favorite Harry Potter character. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio) Snag your holiday craft k...
17. The Business of Being Tired
December 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBPhew! We're tired. Like, really tired. We're having an impromptu (and unedited) chat about why we're exhausted and how we're coping. We also talk about crafting with kids, which was our original topic for the week, and perfectly timed for anyone participating in #merryMakeDo holiday craft kits with youngters. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), an...
16. How to Teach Your Hobby
December 07, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 68 MBThe holidays can mean a lot of time sitting around with family, wondering what to do. Especially this year, since we're all trying to stay at home as much as possible. That makes now the perfect time to teach someone how to do that craft you love to do. When you get tired of doing puzzles and playing cards, you'll all have something createfull to occupy your time! Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on ...
15. Managing Busyness
November 30, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBIt's that time of year when everyone is decking halls, stuffing stockings, and participating in general merriment. It's also that time of year when everyone feels a little more stressed, busy, and exhausted. So this week we're discussing how tell-tale signs that we're doing too much, how we manage our to-dos, and a few tips that help get us through the busyness. The quilt raffle mentioned in this episode isn't happening (yet). You can still support Make.Do. for Giving Tuesday through Facebo...
14. Createfull Holiday Musings
November 23, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBReal tree or fake? White or colored lights? Did Santa wrap your presents? This week, we're talking about random holiday memories for our childhoods, how we celebrate now, and the role creativity plays in it all. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio) Find show notes at makedocrea...
13. Barriers to Creativity
November 16, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBThere are hundreds of things that keep us from being creative. This week, we knock down internal and external barriers that keep getting in our way. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio) Find show notes at makedocreate.org/episode-13/
12. Benefits of Creativity
November 09, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBPhew! 2020 has been a wild ride. We're following up with previous conversations about creativity as a therapeutic stress management tool with more discussion about some of the ways we currently benefit from creative expression. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio) Find show notes at makedocreate.org/episod...
11. The Creative Process
November 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBWe're always saying "creativity isn't about the product, it's about the process", but what does that even mean? This week, we each outline key steps in our creative process and the feelings that go along with them. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio) Find show notes at makedocreate.org/episode-11/
10. Stress Management & Self Care
October 26, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBFollowing up to last week's episode with Stephanie, we're talking the role of creativity in stress management and self care. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio) Find show notes at makedocreate.org/episode-10/
09. Creativity as a Therapeutic Outlet
October 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBWe have our first guest on Be Createfull this week! Stephanie O'Brian is bringing all her expertise as a licensed counselor to help us understand how creativity can be a therapeutic outlet. We talk about Stephanie's experiences at Make.Do. as well as her work with sexual assault survivors and low income high school students. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Mak...
08. Creative Pet Peeves
October 12, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBWe needed a palette cleanser after last week's episode about social tension. This conversation about pet peeves gave us plenty of opportunity to release some pent up frustration. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio) Find show notes at makedocreate.org/episode-8/
07. Creativity & Social Tension
October 05, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBY'all, this was a tough one. We tried to stay focused on how creativity can help us navigate social tension while leaving our own opinions and biases out of the conversation. In this episode, you'll hear us stumble to find the right words, struggle to speak through tears, and wrestle with our own inflammatory instincts. We forgot to say things we wanted to mention. We'll probably step on some toes. Still, I hope you find some comfort in our imperfect conversation. We are grateful for you! T...
06. Myths of Creativity
September 28, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBThere are a lot of myths we believe about creativity. Whether someone is a seasoned "creative" or just beginning to explore creativity, these lies are major barriers to being createfull. Here are some of the myths we (and our Make.Do. class participants) have believed about creativity. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Cre...
05. Letting Go of Perfect
September 21, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBWe're following up to last week's episode about perfectionism with ten practical tips on how to let go of the need to be perfect. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio) Find show notes at makedocreate.org/episode-5/
04. The Problem with Perfect
September 14, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBPerfectionism is one of the biggest barriers to being createfull. In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the "problem with perfect" through the lens of our own experiences, struggles we see among participants at Make.Do., and how the creativity helps us overcome perfectionism. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creat...
03. How To Be a Good Beginner
September 07, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBWe're following up last week's episode with some practical steps that have helped us be good beginners. They won't make you an overnight success, but hopefully you will be encouraged to try something new! Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio) Find show notes at makedocreate.org/episode-3/
02. You Gotta Start Somewhere
August 31, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBJulie Andrews taught us that the beginning is a "very good place to start"... but being a beginner isn't always easy. We have a lot of experience being beginners through our work at Make.Do. As Jo says, "We're in the business of being beginners." In this episode, we share some of our own experiences as beginners, obstacles that keep people from trying something new, and a few "takeaways" for the next time we find ourselves at the beginning. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme...
01. A Createfull Introduction | Meet Jo Ellis and Madison Hale
August 19, 2020 21:21 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBIt's finally here... the very first episode of Be Createfull, Make.Do.'s new podcast about finding fullness through creativity. This is the obligatory introduction episode. Find out more about us (Jo and Madison), how we met, Make.Do.'s origin story, and what motivated us to start a podcast. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do...