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Inspired and aMUSEd

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

This podcast tells stories of ordinary people who make space to have a creative passion in their life. It’s the thing that lights them up and makes them extraordinary. It brings joy and passion into their lives, and it can do the same for you.

Your host, Sarah Schwab is a speaker, content marketer, author, mother and dancer, in no particular order. Join her in exploring different creative outlets, connecting with your Muse, and overcoming the hurdles to expressing yourself creatively.

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Episodes

S2:E4 Creativity Is Calling

March 24, 2021 14:57 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MB

Creativity is always calling, so how can we answer the call? How can we hear it in the first place? My guest, Whitney Freya, has been helping people tap into creativity for decades, and she's got some answers and perspectives that are sure to take you up to another level! Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com and sign up for Messages From Your Muse.

S2:E3 Chasing Your Muse

March 04, 2021 20:05 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MB

Sometimes you chase your muse, and sometimes she chases you. Maybe you're playing hide-and-seek and not sure who's looking for whom! Learn more about the muses and their mischievous ways from someone who wrote her whole thesis about it. Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com and sign up for Messages From Your Muse.

S2:E2 Creativity After 30

February 06, 2021 13:41 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MB

Is it harder to be creative as we get older? Why is that? And what can we do about it? Explore these questions and more about creativity in adulthood with the co-hosts of the After 30 podcast. Find the After 30 Podcast on social media and podcast platforms. Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com and sign up for Messages From Your Muse.

S2:E1 Why is creativity SO hard?

January 29, 2021 22:02 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MB

Your host, Sarah Schwab, gets real about the challenges of keeping creativity alive. What happens when your energy is drained? When you are already dealing with a lot of discomfort in your life?  When all of your dance teachers move away and you strain your leg muscle?? Is it still worth it? Of course! Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com to sign up for Messages From Your Muse.

9. Rock On

December 09, 2020 12:14 - 33 minutes - 63.2 MB

We're rockin' out on the show today with three guests who play music in bands. Guitar, bass, drums... now that's a fun creative outlet! Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com to sign up for Messages From Your Muse.

S1:E9 Rock On

December 09, 2020 12:14 - 33 minutes - 63.2 MB

We're rockin' out on the show today with three guests who play music in bands. Guitar, bass, drums... now that's a fun creative outlet! Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com to sign up for Messages From Your Muse.

S1:8 Creativity Is A Circus

November 18, 2020 18:10 - 20 minutes - 37.3 MB

My guest, Dr. Lila Baker Reedy, has a unique creative passion that is sure to get your heart pumping. Like P.T. Barnum said in my favorite circus movie, "No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else." Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com to sign up for Messages From Your Muse.

S1:7 Balancing Work-Life-Creativity

October 15, 2020 21:06 - 18 minutes - 34.8 MB

My guest, Julia Kellogg, takes on the challenge of balancing her career as a real estate agent with her passion for making unique visual art. Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com to sign up for Messages From Your Muse.

6. Balancing Work-Life-Creativity

October 15, 2020 21:06 - 18 minutes - 34.8 MB

My guest, Julia Kellogg, takes on the challenge of balancing her career as a real estate agent with her passion for making unique visual art. Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com to sign up for Messages From Your Muse.

S1:6 When Fantasy Is Your Reality

October 03, 2020 17:24 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MB

Six stories and a dance show! Meet six regular people who performed together in the Dance Fantasy show last weekend. They come from all walks of life, have overcome many different obstacles to follow their shared passion for dancing. Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com to sign up for Messages From Your Muse.

6. When Fantasy Is Your Reality

October 03, 2020 17:24 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MB

Six stories and a dance show! Meet six regular people who performed together in the Dance Fantasy show last weekend. They come from all walks of life, have overcome many different obstacles to follow their shared passion for dancing. Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com to sign up for Messages From Your Muse.

S1:5 Inspirational Words

September 18, 2020 16:40 - 20 minutes - 38.5 MB

My guest, Liz Luckett, is a bank manager by day. She shares her passion for words, poetry and the spoken word, which is sure to inspire. Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com to sign up for "Messages From Your Muse."

5. Inspirational Words

September 18, 2020 16:40 - 20 minutes - 38.5 MB

My guest, Liz Luckett, is a bank manager by day. She shares her passion for words, poetry and the spoken word, which is sure to inspire. Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com to sign up for "Messages From Your Muse."

S1:4 Too late?

July 16, 2020 17:11 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MB

Have you ever sat on a creative idea or project for a REALLY LONG TIME? Is it too late to get to it? Or to pick it up again? No way! I'm back after a 1 year hiatus to prove that it's never too late to show up and create something new. Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com to sign up for "Messages From Your Muse."

S1:3 Good Enough

July 15, 2019 07:05 - 25 minutes - 47.5 MB

My guest, Holly O'Keefe, tells her story of overcoming obstacles in order to pursue her creative passion of singing.  Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com to sign up for "Messages From Your Muse."

S1:2 I Hope You Dance

July 01, 2019 04:56 - 26 minutes - 47.6 MB

Inspired and aMUSEd host, Sarah Schwab, shares her own personal creative story, and her dance journey. Hear first hand what it is about a creative outlet that makes us feel more alive - and it isn't about the end product! Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com for more information about our show and to sign up for Messages From Your Muse.

S1-2 I Hope You Dance

July 01, 2019 04:56 - 26 minutes - 47.6 MB

Inspired and aMUSEd host, Sarah Schwab, shares her own personal creative story, and her dance journey. Hear first hand what it is about a creative outlet that makes us feel more alive - and it isn't about the end product! Visit www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com for more information about our show and to sign up for Messages From Your Muse.

S1:1 Your Hero's Journey

June 04, 2019 05:15 - 15 minutes - 21 MB

Welcome to Inspired & aMUSEd! We believe in the transformative power of creativity for ALL people, even if you think you "aren't creative."  Learn about the idea of the "Hero's Journey" and the role your creative expression has in your journey. Meet the voice of the Muse, its history and symbolism. Check out the movie "Finding Joe" at www.findingjoethemovie.com Visit us at www.inspiredandaMUSEd.com and sign up for Messages From Your Muse.