Wildly Creative Life with Brooke Schultz
272 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsWildly Creative Life is for soulful peeps who are ready for the floodgates to open in their creative medium while making their life an art project. Brooke Schultz is a photographer, writer, musician and feelings junkie who brings you thought provoking ideas, research, + interviews every week about creativity so you can unleash your most creative self + make what your heart longs to make.
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Ep 22: Life as art with Yan Palmer
February 07, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 40.6 MB@yanpalmer is an artist who works in many mediums but most importantly, in the medium of LIFE. In this episode we dive into the idea that we create everything in our lives, not just our formal creative pursuits, and we zoom in and out to practical ways to make your life more artful alongside the big picture of why thinking of life as art matters, the role of beauty, and the opposite truths every artist (read: human!) must hold and dance with. Mentions: Tara Brach Radical Acceptance: https://w...
Ep 21: Three flavors of distraction + how to kick 'em to the curb!
January 31, 2019 15:01 - 24 minutes - 21 MBDistraction is one of the sneakiest enemies to creativity, but instead of just yelling "turn off distractions and do the work!" in this episode we dig into three flavors of distraction so we can understand why we get distracted and how to set ourselves up for success in managing distractions so we can create more + create more intentionally. We also discuss Qs like, Are your kids distractions? and Is technology good or bad? so come learn how to kick those distractions to the curb, baby. Menti...
Ep 20: The brilliance cycle
January 24, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19 MBIf you have a nagging feeling that you're meant for more, that you're capable of more than you're currently expressing, this episode is for you. In it we detail out the brilliance cycle from Arjuna Ardagh, and how moving through it can help you have not only more brilliance in your creativity and your work, but in your life, with ideas about how to move through each phase and what to do when you get stuck in any part of the cycle. Mentions: Radical Brilliance by Arjuna Ardagh https://www.amaz...
Ep 19: What to look for in a creative mentor
January 17, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBA mentor can help you fast track your results in your creative pursuits, but how do you find the right one for you when there are so many? Sift though with these 5 things to look for in a creative mentor whether you're just starting out or you've been doing your creative thang for a while. This episode also includes a deeper dig into the Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat so you can see if you wanna fast track your in home family photography in person with Brooke this April. There are jus...
Ep 18: Guided visualization meditation for creatives
January 10, 2019 19:04 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MBThis episode is a guided visualization meditation to use before you embark on the creative process to get yourself in the ZONE. Get yourself some clarity + set yourself on fire before you shoot, write, paint, or create in any way with this guided audio. Listen at the beginning of your day or right before you create, but because this is a visualization, don't listen while driving k. :) No mentions this week but if you dig this meditation be sure to check out episode 17: Do this to supercharge ...
Ep 17: Do this to supercharge your creativity (in just 10 minutes a day!)
January 03, 2019 20:00 - 22 minutes - 19.1 MBIf you want a smorgasbord of scientifically proven benefits ranging from more positive emotion to reduced depression and anxiety to slowing aging, this episode reveals one of the closest things to a magic bullet. yeah boo! Get ready to supercharge your creativity and your life in as little as 10 minutes a day. In this episode you'll get a sample platter of different kinds of meditation to use in your creativity, plus quickie golden nuggets from each type so you can get started right meow and ...
Ep 16: Here's the truth about motivation and creativity
December 28, 2018 04:40 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MBMotivation is that elusive unicorn we all want but can never seem to get enough of, especially when it comes to our creative endeavors. Here's the truth about how to create motivation in your life (good news: you don't have to 'effort' your way there!) and start crushing those 2019 goals. Learn the simple (but not easy) process with some extra get-to-know yourself goodies so you can set yourself up for success. Mentions: Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat: http://brookeschultzphotography....
Ep 15: The ONE mindset shift that'll make your creativity soar
December 20, 2018 18:13 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWe all experience imposter syndrome, and this is the one mindset shift that's going to save you from following the crowd and ending up in the middle of the pack in your creative niche. Instead, with this mentality you'll be the leader in your industry, you'll make more money and have a greater impact--sounds fab right? Listen up to find out what it is and get actionable tips for implementing it right away. Mentions: Airbnb founder story: https://getpaidforyourpad.com/blog/the-airbnb-founder-s...
Ep 14: The power of play to pump up your creativity
December 13, 2018 20:20 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIf you're banging your head against the wall trying to come up with new, creative ideas, the secret is actually to have more fun! We discuss what makes play so powerful in pumping up your creativity, and why playing Candyland with your kid most likely won't get you there, plus how to play when you've kinda forgotten how as an adult, both in your everyday life and beyond. Mentions: The Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat + Course: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-f...
Ep 13: Kids + Creativity
December 06, 2018 16:16 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBHow do you think about creativity when it comes to the kids in your life? Do kids need to be taught to be creative? And if not, why don't all adults identify as "creative"? In this episode we talk about the major killers of creativity in kids, why I let my kids use scissors and get hurt, and 4 ways to nourish creativity in the kids in your world. Screenshot the podcast and share which of the 4 you're diggin' with me on instagram @brookebschultz ! Mentions: my TV feature :)--Last Minute Ideas ...
Ep 12: Creating a body you love: how I lost 60 freaking pounds and loved myself the whole time
November 29, 2018 20:29 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThis is weight loss in a way you've prob never heard before--it's not about a specific diet, exercise program, or any of that runaround--it's about changing your MIND. The rest is easy. I share how I used to believe I was above caring about something so superficial as my weight, my top tips for losing weight, and WHAT in the world weight loss has to do with creativity (plus some compelling reasons why I think creating your body on purpose will help you massively in all of your creativity.) Me...
Ep 11: How to rock being a multipassionate creative with Elana Loo
November 22, 2018 03:20 - 43 minutes - 40.8 MB@elanaloo is an entrepreneur, marketing maven, writer, and photographer with so many titles and talents we literally couldn't list 'em all in the interview. Learn how she thinks about being an "influencer" with many interests (and why she cringes at that term), how she made the big leap to moving to Hawaii and creating her life with intention, plus a fab takeaway to uplevel your creative work that you can do TODAY. Find her at https://www.elanaloo.com/ and @elanaloo on instagram and everywher...
Ep 10: What to do when someone copies you
November 15, 2018 17:28 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIf you are a creative, you're gonna be copied at some point. So what should you do when it happens? We dive into your options along with some big picture ideas to consider with the emotionally charged experience of being copied. Mentions: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creativ…eywords=big+magic The Creative Curve by Allen Gannett: www.amazon.com/Creative-Curve-De…he+creative+curve
Ep 9: Talent vs. hard work + finding your calling (with hashtag science)
November 08, 2018 16:57 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBDo you really need talent to succeed creatively? And what about hard work? And how do you make sure you don't spend your life doing something you're not "meant" to do? Learn the role of inspiration + perspiration according to science + also a new free tool to help you discover what truly lights you up, so you can figure out the work you're meant to do in the world + spend the rest of your life doing it! (and no blowing up your current life required!) Mentions: The Love Soaked Family Photograp...
Ep 8: Creativity in motherhood + beyond with Alex Smith
November 01, 2018 16:56 - 39 minutes - 34.7 MBAlex Smith of Daphne Mae Photography @lovedaphnemae is a writer, photographer, and homeschooling mama who found her creativity skyrocketing when she stopped looking left and right and started following her own individual path. She shares how to protect + nurture your creative energy, how to use creativity to give voice and beauty to hard experiences, and how to give yourself an instant boost when you're having a hard mama day along with lots more in this conversation. Mentions: Brooke's Love ...
Ep 7: Confidence + Creativity
October 25, 2018 14:48 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWhat does confidence have to do with creativity? We're only able to be creative when we're confident, but in this episode I expand the definition of confidence and share my top 4 tips for boosting your confidence in your creative work AND in your life, baby! Mentions: Brooke's Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat + Course April 2019 in SLC, Utah (7 spots left): http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-course/ Love Soaked Family Photography Online...
Ep 6: The magic of the process with Summer Murdock
October 18, 2018 15:09 - 40 minutes - 34.9 MBSummer Murdock was a burnt out photographer who found her voice accidentally as she re-fell in love with the process of making things. In this interview we discuss creativity as a meditative, sacred process, how to get out of ruts, get inspired, what to do when your kids don't want to be photographed, and much more. Mentions: http://www.summermurdock.com/ Summer's Magic of Light Class: http://www.summermurdock.com/magicoflight/ Illuminate Classes: http://www.illuminateclasses.com/ Brooke's Lo...
Ep 5: Perfect is the enemy of good: how to stahp waiting + make rad stuff
October 11, 2018 19:13 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBLogically we know that perfection and pleasing everyone isn't possible, but we still try to do it! In this episode I share why we want to perfect everything we create and how to let good be good enough (plus why that's better than trying to make creations that are beyond reproach). And nope, this isn't advice to simply lower your standards and get sloppy. I also share two key takeaways to help you let go of perfectionism in your creative work (and maybe your life too, boo!) Mentions: Love Soa...
Ep 4: Why you can't afford NOT to go after your dreams!
October 04, 2018 03:52 - 19 minutes - 17.2 MBYeah, the world needs your dreams, but the person who needs you to go after your dreams the very most is YOU. We discuss the difference between abandoning your dreams and changing your dreams, plus why goals even matter and whether it's possible to have goals and be grateful + present at the same time. Mentions: the Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-coach-school-podcast-with-brooke-castillo/id870239631?mt=2
Ep 3: How to stay creative when you're in a rut
October 04, 2018 03:35 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBWe talked about how to get started with your creative thang, now we talk about how to stay creative when you've been at your thang for a while. Ruts. Burnout. What to do when they come knocking in 3 easy (okay, not easy, but simple!) steps. Style Cycle: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Shoot-Betta.jpg My online family photography course: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/love-soaked-family-photography-the-course/
Ep 2: How to get started with your creative thang
October 04, 2018 03:23 - 28 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode I detail the 3 phases to getting started with your creative thang. Mentions: 10,000 hours rule research: Anders Ericcson Glennon Doyle Melton on not watching TV at night: Magic Lessons Podcast
Ep 1: Who even cares about creativity?
October 03, 2018 17:04 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MBWelcome to the first episode of the Heartful Podcast! Since we're digging into what it means to live a wildly creative life, let's first talk about WHY that even matters, what creativity is, and what happens when we don't create (hint: it's bad news yo.) Plus I share my top 3 reasons to create your life on purpose! Links mentioned: The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-coach-school-podcast-with-brooke-castillo/id870239631?mt=2