205. Nurturing Creativity & Building Community: A Conversation with Terry Weaver & Mike Brennan

Creative Chats podcast

English - August 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
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Previous Episode: 204. The Toy Maker's Haven: Discovering the Wonders of Dan Klitsner's San Francisco Studio

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The Importance of Investing in Community: "You know, everybody looks at the cost of going to a conference or going to an event or the cost of hiring a coach, the cost of joining a community. But no one considers the cost of what it would be like if you were the same person a year from now."
— Terry Weaver

I'm thrilled to announce that the latest episode of the Creative Chats podcast is a mashup with Terry Weaver's podcast, Making Elephants Fly! In this episode, Terry Weaver and I sit down for a thought-provoking conversation we had in Jamaica about creativity, community, and the shifts that have occurred in the past year.

Here are the key takeaways from this conversation:

1️⃣ Expand Your Definition of Creativity: Creativity is not limited to visual art. It's about how you see the world and what you do as a result. Embrace different perspectives and include people from diverse backgrounds and interests. This opens up new avenues for collaboration and idea generation.

2️⃣ Build Authentic Connections: Community and relationships are vital for cultivating creativity. Find a community where you can be known, challenged, and encouraged. It's about creating a transformative experience and unlocking new possibilities together. Seek out events and gatherings that foster deep connections, like Terry Weaver's upcoming event, The Thing, happening November 3-5th 2023 in Orlando, Florida (use the code: CREATIVE for a discount), and the Mastermind at Sea!

3️⃣ Take Action and Embrace Scary Ideas: Creative ideas are like seeds—they need nurturing and growth to become something beautiful. Dream big and don't shy away from ideas that scare you. Taking action leads to stories of success while hesitating and overthinking hinder progress. Create a daily creative habit that allows you to consistently show up for your passion projects and explore new avenues of self-expression.

Join the free Facebook community, "Daily Creative Habit," where you can connect with like-minded individuals and cultivate your creative journey. Make sure to subscribe to the "Daily Creative Habit" newsletter, delivered to your inbox, for inspiration and practical tips. And don't forget to grab your copy of the "Daily Creative Habit" guided creative journal, designed to ignite your imagination and help you develop a consistent creative practice.