Episode 1: Start Here

Welcome to the first episode of the Chasing Creative podcast! In this short intro episode we’re giving you the rundown on what Chasing Creative is all about. We’re sharing where we’re at in our own lives, including our constant struggle against creative burnout. We chat about not having enough energy for creative projects at the end of the day, the ways we (kind of) prioritize our creativity, why we have a love/hate relationship with Twitter, and what you can expect from the Chasing Creative podcast going forward.

Here’s where to find Ashley:

Website: www.BrooksEditorial.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/brookseditorial

Instagram: http://instagram.com/brookseditorial

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/brookseditorial

Here’s where to find Abbigail:

Website: www.InkwellsandImages.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbigailekriebs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbigailekriebs/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkwellsandimages/

Mini Book Club

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne Valente

Quotes from the Episode

“You can spend your time creating things, or you can spend your time

marketing things.” -- Abbigail

“I had this realization that all the podcasts I listen to have all

these famous people they interview. And they have really great

insights to share, but they don’t have action steps that someone like

me---a regular person with a toddler---can take right now.” --- Ashley

“It’s a difficult balance between ‘We make money and we’re surviving’

and ‘But we also want to be creative.’” --- Ashley

“Nobody in school told us how to get up every day and continue to be

creative.” --- Abbigail

“Our society tells us that creativity is a nonessential. It’s a hobby

you squeeze in when you have time or at the end of the day or maybe

when you’re retired. The message of Essentialism tells creatives that

if creativity is something that’s important to you, you need to make

it an essential thing in your life. Make it a priority.” --- Ashley

“We’re following through on an idea. This is good for us!” --- Ashley