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YourCreativeChord Podcast

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Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation.

YourCreativeChord Podcast is your go-to source for inspiration and motivation, catering to creators, musicians, artists, caregivers, women over 50, and anyone seeking to infuse creativity into their daily lives. Hosted by Jenny Leigh Hodgins, a content creator, pianist, composer, poet, and solo entrepreneur, each episode offers valuable insights, practical tips, and heartfelt encouragement to help listeners tap into their creative potential and live a fulfilling life.

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Episode 53: Transforming Musical Challenges into Strengths

July 09, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

In this episode, we explore how the concepts from my new book, Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning, help us turn our musical challenges into strengths. I'll share book excerpts from the section 'How My Musical Challenges Became My Source of Musical Progress,' discussing how my personal struggles with music theory, repertoire, piano technique, and performance skills deepened my empathy for others and my understanding of piano learners' motivation to succeed. I'll recount my jo...

Transforming Piano Education with Humor and Enjoyment: Jim Johnson's Approach Pt 2

July 02, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Join Jenny Leigh Hodgins on YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation. Hear empowering stories, insights, and practical tips to fuel your creative life. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Jim Johnson, founder of Grass Roots Piano. Jim's unique approach to adult beginner piano education, infused with humor and a focus on enjoyment, has made learning piano accessible and fun for many. In Part 2 of our interview, we chat about his online te...

Exploring Creativity and Overcoming Challenges with Jim Johnson: Part 1

June 25, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Today, we have a special guest, Jim Johnson, the creative force behind Grass Roots Piano and the Adults Learning Piano Facebook group. Join us as we explore Jim’s unique teaching philosophy and how he blends passion and kindness to inspire adult piano learners. In Part 1 of this interview, Jim shares his inspiring backstory, discussing his move from California to Maine, his extensive experience in music education, and the creation of Grass Roots Piano. He shares the profound impact of his m...

Unlocking Piano Expression: Pianist Dialogue Continues Pt 2

June 18, 2024 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this continuation of our in-depth conversation, drawing from her extensive performance experience at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, YourCreativeChord Podcast guest  Ashlee Young emphasizes that the highest level of piano performance is not about perfection or technique. Instead, it's about tapping into the music's beauty and connecting with the humanity of both the audience and the performer. She shares invaluable insights on how to transcend the pursuit of ...

Musical Expression: A Dynamic Chat With Piano Expert Ashlee Young Pt 1

June 11, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation. In this episode, I'm pleased to introduce Ashlee Young, a pianist, educator, content creator, and business coach who champions the philosophy of practicing smarter, not harder. With a master's degree in classical piano performance from USC's Thornton School of Music and performances at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center, Ashlee has shifted her focus from competition to connection and expression in music...

Episode 48: Launching "Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics"

June 04, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Welcome to a special episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast! I'm Jenny Leigh Hodgins, and today we're celebrating the launch of my new book, Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics. In this episode, I share the personal story behind this collection, spotlighting themes of friendship, self-belief, and the transformative power of authentic expression. Despite a whirlwind of responsibilities as a solo entrepreneur, Board President, and caregiver, I dedicated four intense mon...

Bonus Episode 2: Inspiring Poetry on Connection, Inner Strength, and Resilience

May 30, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.6 MB

Welcome to a Special Bonus Poetry Episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast, where we benefit from the transformative power of poetry. Join host Jenny Leigh Hodgins as she shares inspiring verses from her latest book, exploring themes of connection, inner strength, and resilience.  Through her personal expressions, poignant words, and reflections, Jenny Leigh invites listeners on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Tune in to discover the beauty of interconnectedness and the power of fo...

Episode 47: A Poetic Path To Finding Hope

May 28, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

In YourCreativeChord Podcast's Episode 47: A Poetic Path To Finding Hope, host Jenny Leigh Hodgins takes listeners on a personal exploration through the transformative power of poetry. Inspired by personal experiences and the forthcoming launch of her book, 'Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Poetry & Lyrics Collection,' Jenny shares heartfelt readings of three poems centered around the theme of finding hope.  From the vivid imagery of 'All About Hope' to the resilient message of 'Hold On' and th...

Kaleidoscope of the Heart Preview: 3 Poems of Love and Loss

May 23, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MB

In this bonus episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast, host Jenny Leigh Hodgins offers a special preview of her upcoming book, Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics. Enjoy an intimate reading of three poignant poems—Symbolism of Fruit and Tea, Building A Life, and Lifelines. Through themes of love, loss, and personal growth, these poems provide a glimpse into the rich tapestry of relationships.  Tune in for a moving literary experience and get excited for the book’s la...

BONUS Episode 1 - Kaleidoscope of the Heart Preview: 3 Poems of Love and Loss

May 23, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MB

In this bonus episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast, host Jenny Leigh Hodgins offers a special preview of her upcoming book, Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics. Enjoy an intimate reading of three poignant poems—Symbolism of Fruit and Tea, Building A Life, and Lifelines. Through themes of love, loss, and personal growth, these poems provide a glimpse into the rich tapestry of relationships.  Tune in for a moving literary experience and get excited for the book’s la...

Episode 46 Finding YOUR Creative Chord: Insights With Jill Hodge Pt 2

May 21, 2024 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

In this episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast, host Jenny Leigh Hodgins welcomes back Jill Hodge, the creative force behind Let the Verse Flow Podcast, for part two of their enlightening conversation. Join Jenny Leigh and Jill as they continue to explore the transformative power of poetry, personal growth, and creativity. Drawing from their shared experiences as caregivers, poets, podcasters, and women over 50, Jenny Leigh and Jill delve into the theme of creative self-care, discussing how t...

Episode #45 Embracing Care, Creativity, & Diversity: Conversations with Jill Hodge Pt 1

May 14, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MB

YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins welcomes Jill Hodge, the creative force behind Let the Verse Flow Podcast. Join Jenny Leigh and Jill as they explore the transformative power of poetry, personal growth, and creativity.  Drawing from her experiences as a caregiver and her late-blooming passion for creative expression, Jill shares insights into how caregiving has shaped her approach to creativity and personal development. From navigating life's ups and downs to empowering ot...

RESET Your Creative Energy Part 2 Episode #44

May 07, 2024 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MB

Join Jenny Leigh Hodgins in Episode #44 of YourCreativeChord Podcast as she concludes the two-part exploration of how to RESET your creative energy. Building on her Inspirational Bookmark Trio, Jenny Leigh explains the "SET" aspect of RESET and provides practical strategies to elevate creativity and energy levels. This episode marks the culmination of a four-episode series on creative flow, focusing on empowering listeners to prioritize joy, authenticity, and holistic well-being in their cr...

RESET Your Creative Energy Pt 1 Episode #43

April 30, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Welcome to the third episode of my four-part Creative Flow series on YourCreativeChord Podcast! I'm Jenny Leigh Hodgins, your host, determined to reignite your creative spark. In today's episode, we're exploring the first of the core principles within my RESET Your Creative Energy framework: Regular Rest and Essentials Only.  As someone who wears many hats—from solo entrepreneur to caregiver and Board volunteer—I understand the struggles of managing multiple responsibilities. By prioritizi...

Keys For Nurturing Creativity Episode #42

April 23, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

IGNITE YOUR CREATIVE SPARK  Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation! In our special four-part series, we're clarifying the keys to unlocking your creative potential.  Visit YourCreativeChord.com/getinspiredhere to grab your free Inspirational Bookmark Trio! In today's episode, we explore the Keys For Nurturing Creativity with practical strategies to fuel your creative fire: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF: Manifest your individual authentic voice an...

Creative Exploration Formula Episode 41

April 16, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast's relaunch celebration, which includes the grand unveiling of the newly revamped YourCreativeChord.com! In the next four in-depth episodes (#41-44), we will explore how to ignite YOUR creative chord. Each episode is a mini-workshop on the transformative creativity-boosting concepts from my Inspirational Bookmark Trio. Unlock your creative potential and download your FREE Inspirational Bookmark Trio at YourCreativeChord.com/getinspiredhere Join me as I s...

From drudgery to joy: the rewards of facing life’s challenges YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 2

February 12, 2024 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

 Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation.  In this special relaunch episode, "From Drudgery to Joy: The Rewards of Facing Life's Challenges," Jenny Leigh Hodgins, your host and the voice behind YourCreativeChord, shares profound insights on turning life's challenges into opportunities for growth and creativity. 🎧 Listen on YourCreativeChord.com, Apple, or Soundcloud here: https://www.yourcreativechord.com/podcast#/ Episode Highlights: Je...

A Composition Of Care

February 06, 2024 01:20 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Welcome to the latest episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast🎙️– A Composition of Care: Lexington Ballet's 'Mothers' and A Caregiver’s Reflections!In today's episode, YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins shares the heartwarming story of her caregiving journey and the special bond she shares with her senior mother. Dive into the challenges of caregiving and the unique experience of participating in an art project with the Lexington Ballet Company.Join us as Jenny Leigh reflects on t...

Tips On Dealing With Dementia

February 09, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

I talk with Betsy Wurzel about dealing with dementia! Betsy is the founder of #KickAlzheimersAssMovement Facebook Group and the host of the Chatting With Betsy Radio Show.She was a caregiver for her late husband, Matt, who battled with Alzheimers for 10 years. We dive into how this experience prompted Betsy to rise up as a leader bringing support to caregivers of loved ones dealing with dementia.Straight talk and practical tips for caregivers and those dealing with dementia here as well as a ...

To Remember You

December 04, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

I share a few creative ideas on preparing a creative goodbye. Pandemic2020 and my personal experiences with multiple tragedies motivated me to launch my Creative Memorial Planning Facebook Group, a webinar, and my 2-month Coaching Program, "Explore, Choose, & Plan Your Creative Memorial." I help 40+ adults explore alternatives to traditional funeral plans with less or zero corporate &/or religious involvement—and map out a personalized, meaningful, creative memorial plan. HIGHLIGHTS:"I addre...

Using Struggles As Stepping Stones To Happiness

November 25, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MB

This episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast shows how to use struggles as stepping stones to happiness and my poem, How To Feel The Sun. My message of encouragement for enduring the pandemic and other stress factors of the past few years. HIGHLIGHTS:"It's easy for any of us to be defeated by our problems. Whether they are big or small doesn't matter. They're our problems and because of that, they can seem tailor-designed to knock us down.""Regardless of specifics, when faced with difficulty, ha...

Empowering Others Through Art

November 15, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

This episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast features my chat with Florida-based artist, Jean Schienle on:the mission of artists,the influence of mentors, andthe power of art to empower others. HIGHLIGHTS:Talking with Florida artist Jean Schienle about her art and the motivation that drives her to paint reminded me of something my life mentor, Daisaku Ikeda said,“Culture and the arts create a resonance of shared feeling in people’s hearts and bring them together.”I asked Jean what motivates her ...

Empowering Women With A Queen Mindset Episode 2

September 15, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 2 of 2 With YourCreativeChord Podcast Guest, Empowerment and Productivity Coach, Agnese RudzateSwitzerland-based Agnese Rudzate is a productivity coach helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses without 24/7 time investment. Her Freedom Business Formula is designed to bring structure so business owners can get rid of overwhelm and constant hustle by working smarter.Agnese is a firm believer that any business can increase its productivity by imple...

Empowering Women With A Queen Mindset Episode 1

September 14, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Empowering Women With A Queen Mindset & Productivity TipsYourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 1 of 2With YourCreativeChord Podcast Guest, Empowerment and Productivity Coach, Agnese Rudzate Agnese Rudzate is a productivity coach helping female entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses without 24/7 time investment. Her Freedom Business Formula is designed to bring structure so business owners can get rid of overwhelm and constant hustle by working smarter.Agnese is a firm believer that any business...

How Do We Progress Women Composers? Talk About It! Episode 2

August 11, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

YourCreativeChord Podcast, “How Do We Progress Women Composers? Talk About It! Episode 2” featuring UK Composer Kezia Tomsett. This is Episode 2 of a 2-part interview.This podcast episode features my chat with young female British composer, Kezia Tomsett. I spoke with Composer Kezia Tomsett of Reading, England just after she’d finished her BA Music degree at The University of Leeds.I was interested in hearing from her as a recent graduate and upcoming young female composer. I was especially i...

How Do We Progress Women Composers? Talk About It! Episode 1

August 04, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

YourCreativeChord Podcast, “How Do We Progress Women Composers? Talk About It! Episode 1” featuring UK Composer Kezia Tomsett. This is Episode 1 of a 2-part interview.This podcast episode features my chat with young female British composer, Kezia Tomsett. I spoke with Composer Kezia Tomsett of Reading, England just after she’d finished her BA Music degree at The University of Leeds. I was interested in hearing from her as a recent graduate and upcoming young female composer. I was especially ...

“Go After Your Dreams - Increase The Joy In Your Life!” Episode 3 YourCreativeChord Podcast

July 20, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

Jenny Leigh Hodgins interviews Certified Holistic Living & Wellness Expert/ Certified Life Coach, Lynnis Woods-Mullins.This is Episode 3 of 3.Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/yourcreativechord/goafteryourdreams1/s-XXzayEpisode 2:https://soundcloud.com/yourcreativechord/go-after-your-dreams-increase-the-joy-in-your-life-episode-2-yourcreativechord-podcast/s-LYIJrLosing weight during mid-life, reducing hot flashes, cortisol and other menopausal symptoms, ways for increased focus, clarity and e...

“Go After Your Dreams - Increase The Joy In Your Life!” Episode 2 YourCreativeChord Podcast

July 14, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Jenny Leigh Hodgins interviews Certified Holistic Living and Wellness Expert and Certified Life Coach, Lynnis Woods-Mullins, who is currently sponsoring a trip to Costa Rica from April 29, 2020! Stay tuned for Episode 3 next Tuesday!HIGHLIGHTS:“REMEMBER to let go of perfectionism, and that you’re doing your best. I want to do my best. Sometimes you have to learn what that is.” ​"What's interesting about balance is--when you're in the creative zone--you wanna really protect yourself against di...

“Go After Your Dreams - Increase The Joy In Your Life!” Episode 1

July 07, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

“Go after your dreams - increase The joy In your life!” YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 1 of 3 Discussing women role models, and how women over 40 can nurture creativity and live an inspired life with Certified Holistic Living & Wellness Expert/Certified Life Coach, Lynnis Woods-Mullins.Woods-Mullins is currently sponsoring a trip to Costa Rica in late April of 2020! Stay tuned for episodes 2 and 3 for more info and our encouraging chat on YourCreativeChord PODCAST!HIGHLIGHTS:“Mid-life does...

How To Show Up Consistently For Yourself YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 2

June 23, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

How To Show Up Consistently For Yourself YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 2 of 2. YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins discusses self-love and empowerment for women, ways for nurturing creativity and living an inspired life with Mindset Coach, Kimberley Wiggins.YourCreativeChord Podcast guest Kimberley Wiggins is an empowerment coach and the owner of Inspired Women Amazing Lives and A Voice Worth Sharing Productions. She works with women to help them build their confidence, be...

How To Show Up Consistently For Yourself YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 1

June 16, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

How To Show Up Consistently For Yourself YourCreativeChord Podcast Episode 1 of 2. YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins discusses self-love and empowerment for women, ways for nurturing creativity and living an inspired life with Mindset Coach, Kimberley Wiggins.YourCreativeChord Podcast guest Kimberley Wiggins is an empowerment coach and the owner of Inspired Women Amazing Lives and A Voice Worth Sharing Productions. She works with women to help them build their confidence, be...

How To Transform Your Anxiety Through Awareness 2

May 25, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

"How To Transform Your Anxiety Through Awareness 2" is part 2 of 2 YourCreativeChord Podcast episodes with my guest, Transformation Success Coach, Tiffeny Town!After a long career in the financial and accounting industry, Tiffeny was constantly seeking her life's purpose with a focus on how to help others. She’s followed many paths—from network marketing, career coaching, and the medical field. She returned to the recurring theme of coaching, mentoring and inspiring other women, specifically ...

How To Transform Your Anxiety Through Awareness 1

May 19, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

"How To Transform Your Anxiety Through Awareness 1" is part 1 of 2 YourCreativeChord Podcast episodes with my guest, Transformation Success Coach, Tiffeny Town!After a long career in the financial and accounting industry, Tiffeny was constantly seeking her life's purpose with a focus on how to help others. She’s followed many paths—from network marketing, career coaching, and the medical field. She gravitated back to the recurring theme of coaching, mentoring and inspiring other women, specif...

We Climb Again Our Kilimanjaro - Poem YourCreativeChord Podcast

May 05, 2020 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.04 MB

“To Climb Again Our Kilimanjaro” YourCreativeChord Podcast, features a poem written and read by YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins.YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins shares an original poem about the process of polishing our Greater Self, as a reply to her mentor in life, Daisaku Ikeda. Ikeda is a Peace Leader, prolific writer, poet, and the president of the lay Buddhist organization, SGI:https://www.sgi-usa.orgFROM APRIL 7 YOU CAN READ THE BLOG HERE:https://ww...

"You Are Enough Just As You Are!" YourCreativeChord Podcast episode 2

March 30, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

"You Are Enough Just As You Are!" YourCreativeChord Podcast episode 2 (Part 2 of 2) features my conversation with my guest, Dr. Tara Sanderson, a “Licensed Psychologist, Author, and Clinical Supervisor in Oregon.” Dr. Sanderson has been “helping people learn the skills to live their best lives” for more than 20 years.Our conversation is relevant for those who struggle with perfectionism, overachieving, anxiety, depression, and “the inner critic.”Sanderson breaks down the process for writing, ...

Creativity Brings Comfort, Courage, and Hope

March 21, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MB

by Jenny Leigh HodginsAs a creator, I’ve been pondering how I could best serve you in the troubling situation with the coronavirus 19 pandemic. The power of art and nature to rejuvenate and empower the human soul is unsurpassed. So, starting with this podcast episode and in the coming posts--in the spirit of nurturing your creativity and inspiration, I’ll be sharing my creative works with you in the form of my original videos with nature photos, poetry, positive self-care affirmations, and mu...

"You Are Enough Just As You Are!" YourCreativeChord Podcast episode 1

March 15, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

"You Are Enough Just As You Are!" YourCreativeChord Podcast episode 1 (Part 1 of 2) features my conversation with my guest, Dr. Tara Sanderson, a “Licensed Psychologist, Author, and Clinical Supervisor in Oregon.” Dr. Sanderson has been “helping people learn the skills to live their best lives” for more than 20 years.Our conversation is relevant for those who struggle with perfectionism, overachieving, anxiety, depression, and “the inner critic.”“Through international choices, you are enough ...

Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel Episode 3 | YourCreativeChord Podcast

March 14, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

“Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel - Episode 3” YourCreativeChord Podcast, featuring Creator Kristen Baum: Role Model As An Impeccable Creative WomanFeaturing LA-based composer, writer and poet, Kristen Baum. Baum is a (Composers Lab) Sundance Fellow who frequently collaborates on diverse film and live theater projects. Her creative works range from composing and orchestrating film scores, art songs, poetry, and fantasy fiction.READ THE BLOG HERE:https://www.yourcreativechord.com/crea...

Special Episode International Women's Day YourCreativeChord Podcast

March 13, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

This is a special International Women's Day episode made for Resonance FM. It features excerpts from my interviews with 4 creative women for YourCreativeChord Podcast.In this special podcast, these creative women share their unique approaches to creativity.They discuss:the crucial rejuvenation of 'time on the shelf,'what we can do to progress opportunities for more women,how art expresses the feminine power of a fully free woman, and how creative works tell our unique stories. Listen to the j...

Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel - Episode 4 YourCreativeChord Podcast

February 22, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

“Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel - Episode 4” YourCreativeChord Podcast, featuring Creator Kristen Baum: Role Model As An Impeccable Creative WomanFeaturing LA-based composer, writer and poet, Kristen Baum. Baum is a (Composers Lab) Sundance Fellow who frequently collaborates on diverse film and live theater projects. Her creative works range from composing and orchestrating film scores, art songs, poetry, and fantasy fiction.READ THE BLOG HERE:https://www.yourcreativechord.com/crea...

Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel Episode 1 | YourCreativeChord Podcast

February 06, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

YourCreativeChord Podcast episode, “Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel” featuring Creator Kristen Baum: Role Model As An Impeccable Creative Woman Part 1 features LA-based composer, writer and poet, Kristen Baum. Baum is a (Composers Lab) Sundance Fellow who frequently collaborates on diverse film and live theater projects. Her creative works range from composing and orchestrating film scores, art songs, poetry, and fantasy fiction. READ THE BLOG HERE: https://www.yourcreativechord.com...

Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel Episode 2 | YourCreativeChord Podcast

February 04, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

“Using Variety & Gumption As Creative Fuel - Episode 2” YourCreativeChord Podcast featuring Creator Kristen Baum: Role Model As An Impeccable Creative WomanFeaturing LA-based composer, writer and poet, Kristen Baum. Baum is a (Composers Lab) Sundance Fellow who frequently collaborates on diverse film and live theater projects. Her creative works range from composing and orchestrating film scores, art songs, poetry, and fantasy fiction.READ THE BLOG HERE:https://www.yourcreativechord.com/creat...

Podcast How To Inspire & Drive An Artist's Creativity Part 2

October 01, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

YourCreativeChord Podcast episode, "How To Inspire & Drive An Artist's Creativity Part 2" Features Pyrography Artist Amanda Packard, aka, The Phoenix Quill. Part 2 dives more personally and universally into how the artist's creativity began, what led her to create, and what inspires her art. We cover the issue of women empower-ment through creativity, how Packard's personal journey became the catalyst for her feminine, free women-based characters in her art, the emotional benefits of being in...

Podcast How To Inspire & Drive An Artist's Creativity Part 1

September 24, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

YourCreativeChord Podcast episode, "How To Inspire & Drive An Artist's Creativity Part 1" Features Pyrography Artist Amanda Packard, aka, The Phoenix Quill. Our dialogue takes us through a step-by-step of the artist's creative process, the tools essential for her pyrography works, and how her unusually repressed background became a catalyst for creativity. Packard's artworks are an exquisite visual feast of beautiful craftsmanship and imaginatively story-like inspiration. We also chat about t...

It's ALL Ok -Just Do YOU Part 2 Podcast

August 27, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

YourCreativeChord Podcast episode, "It's ALL OK - Just Do YOU" Part 2 features more from my conversation with Maine-born composer Trace Callahan. Callahan and I discuss her video game music composing process, the tools necessary for implementing game music, and how she created and plans to launch her first original musical, "Better Than Fine."In "It's ALL OK - Just Do YOU" Part 1, we discuss Callahan's upcoming original musical, her involvement as a video game music composer and sound design...

It's ALL Okay - Just Do YOU YourCreativeChord Podcast

July 29, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

YourCreativeChord Podcast episode, "It's ALL OK - Just Do YOU," features my conversation with Maine-born composer Trace Callahan. Our dialogue runs the gamut of Callahan's upcoming original musical to her involvement as a video game music composer and sound designer, to how being female relates to creative opportunities, and how she incorporates both suffering and joy within her creative works. Callahan talks openly about her personal struggle with mental illness and how her journey with deep...

How To Live A Life of Joyful Creativity Part 2 YourCreativeChord Podcast

July 04, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

YourCreativeChord Podcast episode, How To Live A Life of Joyful Creativity Part 2, features a deeper dialogue on successful approaches to and benefits of committing to the creative life. Part 2 of my interview with University of Kentucky Department of Landscape Architecture Associate Professor Ryan Hargrove. Hargrove teaches creative thinking through a variety of projects, trips, interviews with professional creatives, and a class at University of Kentucky called “Living on the Right Side of...

Learning How To Live A Life of Joyful Creativity Part 1 YourCreativeChord Podcast

May 28, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Today’s Creativity episode features Part I of my interview with University of Kentucky Department of Landscape Architecture Associate Professor Ryan Hargrove. Hargrove teaches creative thinking through a variety of projects, trips, interviews with professional creatives, and a class at University of Kentucky called “Living on the Right Side of the Brain.” Part 1 of our interview explores an overview of Hargrove's training and interest in metacognition and his approach to teaching the creativ...

5 Ways To Use Music & Nature For Self Care | YourCreativeChord Podcast

April 13, 2019 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.84 MB

Today’s episode, under the Inspiration section, offers 5 Ways To Use Music & Nature For Self-Care. Read the blog here: https://www.yourcreativechord.com/inspiration/5-ways-to-use-music-nature-for-self-careIf you enjoyed this podcast--Please LEAVE A REVIEW here! --Even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or IG handle so I can thank you personally!This is a podcast by YourCreativeChord.com Created/Produced/Hosted by Jenny Leigh Hodgins Content & Music © 2019 Jenny Leigh Hodgins...

Landing On The Hopeful YourCreativeChord Podcast

April 09, 2019 10:57 - 11 minutes - 7.92 MB

Today’s episode, Landing on the Hopeful, under the Creativity section, is about the power of the arts as demonstrated by Lexington Ballet Company’s therapeutic performances.If you enjoyed this podcast--Please LEAVE A REVIEW here! --Even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or IG handle so I can thank you personally!This is a podcast by YourCreativeChord.com Created/Produced/Hosted by Jenny Leigh Hodgins Content & Music © 2019 Jenny Leigh HodginsGet empowering strategies for nur...

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