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Best Selling Author and Visionary LeaderWow! I loved this visit with Dr. Benjamin Hardy an organizational psychologist and bestselling author of Willpower Doesn't Work and a new book titled Personality Isn't Permanent. Benjamin's articles are amongst my favorites. If you follow this podcast and also our articles on iCreateDaily, you'll likely get the connection to our core message of creating the life you want to live and Personality Isn't Permanent. Ben's blog has been read by over 100 million people and featured on Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, Cheddar, Big Think, and many others. You can find those relevant links in the show notes at page end. More About Benjamin HardyBenjamin is a regular contributor to Inc. and Psychology Today, and for 3 years running, he was the #1 writer, in the world, on Medium.com. You will want to join his over 400k email subscribers because his articles are profoundly insightful. In fact, I see Benjamin as a modern day stoic philosopher and visionary leader. Benjamin lives in Orlando, Florida, with his family. And speaking of family, Benjamin and his wife Lauren adopted three children in February 2018 after years of fighting the foster system in order to be able to. Then one month later, guess what happened? Yep… Lauren became pregnant with twins, who were born in December of 2018. So within one year, they had 5 children! I'm delighted to get to speak to one of my online virtual heroes and mentors, and in particular to talk about his epic new book (as well as book launch tips for you authors and creators). https://www.amazon.com/Personality-Isnt-Permanent-Self-Limiting-Beliefs-ebook/dp/B07N5H5C4N/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=Personality+Isn%E2%80%99t+Permanent,+Break+Free+from+Self-Limiting+Beliefs+and+Rewrite+Your+Story&qid=1592229242&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=ea3ec25bf80e887881734590e7e91e15&language=en_US (Personality Isn't Permanent, Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Story, by Benjamin Hardy, PhD) Once you set an identity of the future self you want to be, you set a goal to create that identity. ~https://benjaminhardy.com/ (Benjamin Hardy), organizational psychologist, https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?i=digital-text&rh=p_27:Benjamin+Hardy&s=relevancerank&text=Benjamin+Hardy&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=e69ba9b589c788f21bd866b60e625244&language=en_US (author, philosopher) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Benjamin-Hardy-future-self.jpg ()   https://www.icreatedaily.com/benjamin-hardy-quotes/ (Find more Benjamin Hardy Quotes on iCreateDaily.com.  )   Tune into this elevating "Personality Isn't Permanent" with Benjamin HardyYou'll learn about: How to create your future self Deliberate practice Set goals The few big things that took Benjamin from no email list to now, over 400k subscribers What is a Landing Page and why it makes a difference in growing your brand An alternative view to Benjamin's Personality Isn't Permanent book thesis offered by Ben himself What trauma does to growth and development of the personality The problem with personality tests The essentiality of creating your future self How your goals create your personality rather than vice versa Benjamin's success habits Ben's future self https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dvWIyLrljI Show Links & Notes:https://benjaminhardy88-gmail-com.ck.page/cfb71d6ac8 (Free chapter of Personality Isn't Permanent) https://benjaminhardy.com/ (Benjamin's Blog) https://www.icreatedaily.com/when-the-going-gets-tough/ (When the Going Get Tough) -we've featured Benjamin's TEDx in this article...

Facing Our FearsOur Coffee Break Sessions are varied conversations we have about uplifting quotes, people who inspire us, ideas we've been pondering, books, movies and anything else we think would be cool to share. These “inbetweenisodes” are like having coffee with friends. In this episode we cover the topic of fear, a feeling every creator is intimately familiar with. We… address one of Devani's fears cover the various ways fear will show up discuss why you need a like-minded peer group share actionable tips of how to combat fear When you train your mind that fear can be a fuel to propel your vision, you take away its power to control your life. Your mind is a tool and like any tool, if you don't practice using it properly it can be used against you. This is why mindset is so important when it comes to human achievement. To do great things, you must think great things. Today's Quote:“Time to face your fears and your excuses and laugh them off their pedestal. The world needs your art.” ~ LeAura AldersonOther Quotes:“Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain.”~Mark Twain“Be the person in your peer group inspiring others to do more.” ~LeAura Alderson “We don't need the people commiserating with us, we need the people who are going to push us to be uncomfortable.” ~LeAura Alderson “It's on the other side of our comfort zone where we have our greatest growth.” ~Tony Robbins “All the energy you spend being afraid can be used an momentum to move you forward.” ~Devani Alderson “Is your fear really true? What would you be doing if that fear did not exsist?”~LeAura Alderson“If you've faced a fear before, you can face a fear again.”~Devani Alderson“To do great things, you must think great things.” ~Devani Aldersonhttp://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (Listen on iTunes) – http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Listen on Stitcher)   Resource Linkshttps://www.icreatedaily.com/creators/ (iCreate Daily for Creator's FaceBook Group) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/episode-06-power-starting-something-stupid-richie-norton/ (Our episode with Richie Norton)

Finding the good in the bad can be challenging, but possible, and the more we practice it, the easier it gets. This isn't about denying the bad or negative. Rather, it's about not focusing on that and instead, focusing on the attitudes and actions that empower us rather than paralyze us with fear. DiscoverCovid-19 Questions Worth Asking Yourself Fastest way to shift from fearful thoughts Two most important mindsets to employ for positive change Transforming Stinking Thinking What we need to do is change the story of the frustration.https://youtu.be/cvRssduFnP4 RESOURCES: https://www.icreatedaily.com/dr-joe-dispenza-quotes/ (Dr. Joe Dispenza Quotes and Videos) Stinking Thinking

https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/iCDP-Gloria-Karpinski-Holistic-Counselor.jpg ()Gloria Karpinski is a holistic counselor, spiritual director, teacher, healer, clairvoyant and https://youtu.be/7dCnLshJa84 (author). Her seminars as well as her individual Life Attunements integrate universal spiritual principles with everyday life for greater holistic balance. NOTE: If you prefer the video interview to see the lovely Gloria in person, scroll down for that option. In her earlier life, Gloria graduated from the University of North Carolina followed by working as a journalist, prior to her ordination with the interfaith church: International Church of Ageless Wisdom. Gloria has presented and conducted workshops and seminars internationally for such diverse groups as psychotherapists, actors and doctors, in venues ranging from large conferences to colleges, churches, hospitals and specialized groups. Gloria is also on the National Advisory Board of the Sophia Institute in Charleston, SC and maintains a counseling practice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A published author of two books, with a 3rd in the works. Gloria's first two books have been used as texts for interfaith seminaries and study groups, including the Center for Sacred Studies in California, where Gloria is on the online teaching staff. Those fabulously titled books are: https://amzn.to/2vIqIGX (Where Two Worlds Touch: Spiritual Rites of Passage) and https://amzn.to/2u8iwPO (Barefoot on Holy Ground: Twelve Lessons in Spiritual Craftsmanship), Of particular interest to share because it might also help creators in our audience glean alternative opportunities for funding for their work, Gloria's accolades include: A grant from the Laurence D. Rockefeller Fund for the Advancement of the Human Spirit. A grant from The Blessing Project Foundation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to produce her book Where Two Worlds Touch in a CD Package. This package is now available in her online store at GloriaKarpinski.com, along with several Meditation CDs recorded by Gloria. Quotes from this Conversation with Gloria KarpinskiThe great mandate is, 'Know thyself'."All my opportunities came as a result of saying yes to my heart and intuition." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"Sometimes things take a long time to get where they're going to." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"Once we say 'yes', we're setting up a magnet, and if we do things that are in integrity, then we draw to us what we need." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"We're always creating. So when people are creating out of fear, then that's in the atmosphere, so it becomes imperative to find spiritual practices that work for you... that can keep you balanced and feeling whole." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"We are all creators, and there's no way not to create. As soon as you get that, then the decision becomes, 'Do I want to be a conscious creator?' Because if I'm alive, I'm creating. If I'm thinking, or every action I do, I'm creating." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"There's a craftsmanship to bringing theory into practice." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"Everyone has intuitive abilities, it's just the degree to which they name it or maybe they don't name it but it is such." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselor"Light is the highest frequency we know anything about, so to transform negativity, I offer it up to an altar of light." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselorhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Transform-negativity-altar-of-light-Gloria-Karpinski-holistic-counselor.jpg () "What I would say to people most of all is to trust themselves... to find whatever thing helps them to know who they are, and then they declare their intention of starting to live that... to believe in that and to really believe in themselves." ~Gloria Karpinski, holistic counselorTune into this elevating "Cosmic Conversation" with Gloria...

Mandy Thompson is a multi-talented abstract artist and an eloquent creative writer, “canvassing the depths”. Mandy had left art behind for years, only to return to her core for healing and the creation of an artist's life. I was birthed into an artist at the time of becoming a mother. ~ Mandy Thompson, visual artist, creator, entrepreneurMandy is not only an exceptionally talented visual artist with a way with words, she's also a deep thinker with practical business savvy. I draw inspiration from the transcendence of the natural world. ~ Mandy Thompson, visual artist, creator, entrepreneurMandy's pieces… evoke an essence of freedom and are an invitation to engage in the natural beauty of life. When art speaks deeply, a connection takes place between the artist and the viewer, a conversation that stirs questions and whispers answers. https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Crativity-is-a-Lifestyle.jpg () Topics Covered Her art business (see her quote on that below as well) What's compelling feeling is driving and motivating her art these days. The importance of outsourcing some of your creativity. How she's doing the Art-O-Matic as a way to connect with people all over the world. Mandy's definition of success, and excellent success advice to artists. One very different thing Mandy is doing that virtually no one else does to grow her following by serving and connecting with her audience. “The business of the art gives as much as is given to it.” ~ Mandy Thompson, visual artist, creator, entrepreneur “Creativity is a more about a lifestyle.” ~ Mandy Thompson, visual artist, creator, entrepreneur “Among all of these complexities, there is often a quiet hidden Truth waiting to be found. We must only look, and listen.” ~ Mandy Thompson, visual artist, creator, entrepreneur We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast with Mandy as much as we enjoyed doing it! Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)Links From Interview:http://www.mandythompson.com/ (MandyThompson.com) http://www.mandythompson.com/mail-art/ (Mandy's Mail Art) (YES! Snail mail art!) http://www.artomat.org/ (Art-oh-Mat) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/life-quote-mandy-thompson.jpg () Mandy's Painting Caption — “The More” Concept: For those moments when you feel the Presence of More. Those “thin places” that leave a hint of life beyond us. For hope and anticipation–for transcendence–for living lives that are bigger than we are. A podcast for creators serious about your art.https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)iCreateDaily!

Learning and Creativity as a Freelance PhotographerWedding photography is a big deal, and when it comes to photography jobs, wedding photography can pay mid to upper range of available photography jobs. As with anything, the actual amount depends on the kind of wedding… and on the quality of the photographer. In our show research we discovered that mid range wedding photography costs between $2,000 – $4,000 per wedding and can break down to less than $40/hour income, all time and logistics considered. Another statistic reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is that the average wage for photographers was around $28,860. But weddings can be a very decent to lucrative photography niche, which an off season period for pursuing other work or interests. In this podcast interview you'll meet the lovely and dynamic Alex Stead, who has her own very successful wedding photography business. Alex is a creative and inspiringly productive wedding photographer, and here are some of the things we discussed in this interview: What it takes to become a successful freelance photographer Who first inspired Alex to give the freelance life a go Alex's deliberation over school versus self-employed The passion for learning that keep Alex excited Entrepreneurial, self-education versus traditional education Why Alex's chose wedding photography The kinds of commercial photography Alex does Getting freelance jobs from publications like Reader's Digest Being a freelance photographer in a beautiful tourist destination Alex's favorite non-photographer class that helped her photography the most Alex's productive daily habits that help her most How setting goals makes all the difference in Alex's success and productivity. Advice for making a go at professional photography. The most productive sources of traffic for her business What venues for business leads did NOT work for Alex And so much more! The above list is just from the 16 minutes of the podcast! https://youtu.be/pKvEIUn16C8 Links From Interview:http://alexsteadphotos.com/ (AlexSteadPhotos.com) https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Titans-Billionaires-World-Class-Performers/dp/1328683788/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1509383414&sr=8-1&keywords=Tools+of+Titans+by+Tim+Ferriss&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=66be02ad9030b018619e11d0c146d37f&language=en_US (Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss) https://www.diyphotography.net/sucks-mid-level-wedding-photographer/ (Article on Wedding Photography Salary) http://work.chron.com/much-money-professional-wedding-photographer-make-3280.html (Labor statistics article) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal ) OTHER: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=733599&u=506334&m=59453&urllink=www%2Ecreativelive%2Ecom%2Fclass%2Fmaster%2Dbusiness%2Dphotography%2Dsal%2Dcincotta%2Flessons%2Fthe%2Dengagement%2Dshoot%2Dshoot%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dmoney&afftrack=iCD%2DPod (Learn how to Master the Business of Photography) Thanks for tuning in! Please leave your review on iTunes and also let us know what creators or topics you'd like us to interview in future podcasts and we'll add it to the list. Thanks too to Alex Stead for sharing her story! Quotes we enjoyed from this interview:“Inspiration is for amateurs, professionals go to work.” ~https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=chuck+close&ref=nb_sb_noss&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-site-20&linkId=7e3dea7339faf9445c27f49e201b47bc&language=en_US (Chuck Close), painter of big portraits, born-7/5/1940 “There are some things you just have to do every day.” ~https://alexsteadphotos.com/ (Alex Stead), pro wedding photographer https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Inspiration-for-professional-photographers-creators.jpg () Full Interview Transcription [raw; unedited]:LeAura Alderson: Welcome to the iCreateDaily Podcast. A movement for creators...

Definition of Implementor:One who: carries out; puts into action; takes action; performs; implements a plan; Implement: to complete, satisfy, or fulfill Kate Erickson, took the leap into entrepreneurial life in 2013, when she finally left her corporate job in an advertising marketing firm to join her significant other, John Lee Dumas, in his new podcasting endeavor. Today, Kate is the content creator and implementer extraordinaire at EOFire, the first ever daily podcast. EOFire is an entrepreneurial empire with books, courses, and loads of fantastic free content, and it's safe to say that Kate is the linchpin there. We loved visiting with Kate, and trust you will too. Kate Erickson is all heart!In this episode you will learn about Kate's: Creator's origin story: what she was doing the catalyst to trade her full-time job to go for entrepreneurship and what she's doing now Primary role at EOFire Learning while doing / iterations Daily tweaks to improve One daily thing that makes the biggest difference The backbone of the EOFire community Kate's why… what stirs her soul How Kate and John met How Kate and John sorted out their roles Location independence What keeps Kate on track and producing daily, even while traveling and have her home go through a devastating hurricane Who Kate admires most and other sources of inspirations The “why” for Kate and EOFire Kate's routine when traveling Kate's advice for solopreneurs or if you're just getting started https://youtu.be/SekhVlMcUXk Links from Interview: https://www.eofire.com/audio-blog/ (Kate's Take Podcast on EOFire) – [no affiliation] http://amzn.to/2yYd009 (The Freedom Journal) – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2yXjcp5 (The Mastery Journal) – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2gNOQxa (Crucial Conversations) – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2A1j1cI (Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less) – [our Amazon affiliate link] https://www.12minuteathlete.com/ (The 12 Minute Athlete) – [no affiliation] https://www.eofire.com/why-accountability-is-integral-to-accomplishing-your-goals/ (Kate's Take Podcast on how to use the Freedom Journal) – [no affiliation] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019MHI7PQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=b48365f0aa8cf192aefda940690c6113 (Organifi Greens Powder great for travel) – [our Amazon affiliate link] https://www.mytrainerfitness.com/fitness-for-travelers/ (LeAura's quick travel workout tips) – [one of our websites] PLUS: https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal )– [our very own creation] https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-creators-challenge-mastermind/ (90 Day Creator's Challenge & Mastermind) – [our very own program] Full Interview Transcription:Devani Alderson: Welcome to the iCreateDaily podcast. I'm Devani Alderson, and this podcast is a movement for creators serious about creating their art. LeAura Alderson: I'm LeAura, and our guest today, the lovely Kate Erickson, took the leap into entrepreneurial life in 2013, when she finally left her corporate job in an advertising marketing firm to join her significant other in his new podcasting endeavor. Today, Kate is the content creator and implementer extraordinaire at EOFire, the first ever daily podcast. EOFire is an entrepreneurial empire with books, courses, and loads of fantastic free content, and it's safe to say that Kate is the linchpin there. Welcome, Kate. Kate Erickson: Thank you so much, what an amazing introduction. I'm so honored to be here. I really appreciate you both inviting me. LeAura Alderson: It's fantastic to have you. Considering you guys have just come through Hurricane Maria, and you're also planning getting ready to embark on a 40 day voyage around the road, practically, right? I can't even imagine what it's like for you right...

Matthew Turner is a coffee-drinking Brit from the area of England famous for its tea. That sets the tone for Matthew's renegade creator persona, and that's just on the surface, like his handlebar mustache. Yep, that's real! Everything about Matthew is of the creative rebel persuasion with a large potion of humor, but he also gets a lot done. Matthew Turner is the author of EIGHT published books—both, fiction and non-fiction—as of this podcast. He's the founder of Turndog Publishing, where his bio says: “I'm a writer, storyteller, father, and guy striving towards my own definition of freedom and success.” Matthew TurnerWe can relate and chances are you can as well. Matthew also helps millennial entrepreneurs align their business and mindset, so they build a lasting legacy, a value we share. Matthew's articles have been featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur, Product Hunt, Copy Blogger, and he's been interviewed on EOFire and other prominent podcasts. Raising our coffee cup to Matthew Turner for taking the time to share his story, knowledge and experience with us. Cheers! https://youtu.be/xftKanNiaOQ Links From Interview:http://turndog.co/ (Turndog.co) https://www.amazon.com/Successful-Mistake-Greatest-Entrepreneurs-Transform-ebook/dp/B01GTSD8FU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1511279097&sr=1-1&keywords=the+successful+mistake&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=f3a5fd2cc9ddd38f32eba2978b53111e (The Successful Mistake, by Matthew Turner) https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Turner/e/B009HLP7PG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=ffbc4b28b133c2dd1e8148bff2486260&language=en_US (Matthew Turner Books) http://amzn.to/2zZFEOH (Daring Greatly by Brené Brown) PLUS: https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal ) https://www.icreatedaily.com/good-habits-list/ (Good Habits List) Full Podcast Transcription:LeAura Alderson: This is the iCreateDaily Podcast, a movement for creators serious about their art. I'm LeAura. Devani Alderson: And I'm Devani, and today we're joined by Matthew Turner. Matthew is the founder Turndog Publishing, and he's published seven books, six of them fiction, and one nonfiction. His bio says, “I'm a writer, storyteller, father, and guy striving towards my own definition of freedom and success,” which we love. He also helps millennial entrepreneurs align their business and mindset, so they build a lasting legacy, other things that we're about, too, so this is perfect. Matthew's articles have been featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur, Product Hunt, Copy Blogger, and he's been interviewed on EOFire and other prominent podcasts, and last but not least, he enjoys a rich cup of black coffee. Cheers to that. Matthew Turner: The most important part of it. Devani Alderson: Yeah. LeAura Alderson: Yeah, I mean, you're a Brit, so it's coffee not tea, so that's important to know. Matthew Turner: Yeah, I am one of the rarities over here, I don't do tea. I'm from a part of the country, as well, which is quite famous for its tea. Devani Alderson: Oh, wow. Matthew Turner: Go figure. Devani Alderson: You're a rebel. Matthew Turner: I am. Devani Alderson: This is where the entrepreneurial, rebellion started. LeAura Alderson: It started early, right? Matthew Turner: Started with my love for coffee, what can I say. LeAura Alderson: So, where are you? You said a part of the country known for its tea, so where are you? Matthew Turner: I'm in a little town called Halifax. We're based in Yorkshire, which is the North of England, and one of the bigger brands, I won't say, I couldn't really tell you if it's a good brand or not because I haven't drunk a cup of tea since I was about seven, but Yorkshire tea is quite a famous one. From where I live, people enjoy a good cup of tea, but I'm one of the rarities. Although coffee is popular too, especially these days. Coffee is just expanding all the time, so I'm quite lucky....

If you haven't yet heard of Richie Norton, you'll want to tune into this episode for sure! And… if you've heard Richie before, you know you'll want to tune in because Richie is rich in experience, knowledge, enthusiasm, positivity and bringing good things to life! Author, speaker, entrepreneur, blogger, happy guy, family man, inventor's best friend… Richie Norton is a man to follow. He's a positive influence to many entrepreneurs and product creators with e-commerce brands, but most importantly, Richie is an inspiring voice with a positive outlook on life and he exudes that everywhere he goes. Through his company, Prouduct, Richie helps businesses bring their product ideas to life through outsourcing to China; in fact, Richie is in China as we write this on another great trip for clients. Richie helped one of our online mentors, John Lee Dumas create his best selling books: The Freedom Journal and The Mastery Journals, both elegant hardcover books. Definitely, products to be proud of. Forbes Magazine said: “Thank you Richie Norton for inspiring us to authenticity and greatness.”We absolutely agree and you will as well as you dive into this fun and informative time with Richie.   Links:http://richienorton.com/ (RichieNorton.com) – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2zyOJQC (The Power of Starting Something Stupid, by Richie Norton) – [our Amazon affiliate link] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007F5LHN2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=67d1c6765dc3bda8a855e7f7c8eb211a (Resumés are Dead and What to Do About it, by Richie Norton) – [our Amazon affiliate link] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoszXIPENIeg8MdSvEII8Og (Ruckus List Vlog) – [no affiliation] https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Journal-Accomplish-Productivity-Management/dp/0996234004/ref=pd_bxgy_229_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8GP5W26EYTQ9MJXAHXDK (The Freedom Journal, by John Lee Dumas) – [our Amazon affiliate link] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0996234012/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=357fb87f49885f71cf0ad7c9144e6c7f (The Mastery Journal, by John Lee Dumas) – [our Amazon affiliate link] PLUS: https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal )– [our very own creation] https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-creators-challenge-mastermind/ (90 Day Creator's Challenge & Mastermind) – [our very own program]   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/iCDP-Richie-Quote-1.jpg () Full Episode Transcription[00:00:01] Devani: Welcome everybody to another episode of the iCreateDaily Podcast I'm Devani. [00:00:06] LeAura: And I'm LeAura, and we're here today with one of our favorite thought leaders that we've been following for a few years, Richie Norton. I first learned about him when my daughter Devani kept sharing about him and talking about this amazing guy that she was connected with online through one of the groups that she was involved in. And one of the things that we had in common is that he and his wife are homeschooling the kids. The other thing we have in common is living in Hawaii where I grew up. He's also an entrepreneur and creator. So welcome Richie It's awesome to have you. [00:00:44] Richie: You guys are the best and I love mother daughter. You guys are like the best family ever I want to be just like you. [00:00:55] LeAura: You're off to a running start for sure and we're trying to catch up with you as well. Yes so a little bit about Richie, go ahead Devani. [00:01:01] Devani: Yeah, Richie and I connected when I was working with Scott Oldford. He was in Scott's Facebook group and I saw him as a member in there and sort of looked around in his profile and started talking to him and he was like doing all these cool things traveling with his family. He was constantly online. [00:01:23] Devani: He's a...

Our goal is to make iCreateDaily a daily podcast. We've fallen short of that goal thus far, but the lesson is that all too often things take longer than anticipated. So... best to fall in love with the process as much or more than the destination, for that's where we'll spend most of our time after all. Not only did we fall short, but we even needed to take a break from publishing new episodes while evaluating our direction and foci before diving back in. Our new episodes should begin to air this spring. At that time, we'll expand our show types according to our goals of creating a podcast network all round the "iDaily" theme. Today's re-share is one of our earliest Coffee Break sessions which is an in-house conversation as opposed to an interview. We love coffee and discussing interesting and uplifting topics, something that occurs often around our home and work, so that seemed like an apt name for these “inbetweenisodes” as Tim Ferriss calls them. In this episode of iCreateDaily's Coffee Break, Devani and LeAura discuss a quote by Jim Rohn: “If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse." ~Jim Rohn, Devani is on a roll in this conversation and came up with a few of her own great quotables: You fall in love with the process and that's what makes you become good. ~Devani Alderson, iCreateDaily.com®We all want the recognition we all want the significance of being important. But you've got the significance of being important by doing the things that are important to you. ~Devani Alderson, iCreateDaily.com®Concepts Discussed: How to identify if the thing we're doing is our soul work or just a romanticized notion of something. https://youtu.be/y4ZiymrSev4 Show Links:http://amzn.to/2yg8XLH (Jim Rohn Books & Audio programs) http://tandemstudios.co/ (Matt's Website: Tandem Studios) https://andersoncreative.works/ (AndersonCreative.works) https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1513644664&sr=8-1&keywords=The+War+of+Art&linkCode=ll1&tag=mytfitness-20&linkId=2790146a39c78d1b625cecf11954d633 (The War of Art by Steve Pressfield) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal) (or 30 Day free digital download) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal-free/ (90 Day Gratitude Journal) (or 30 Day free digital download) https://www.amazon.com/stores/node/19573339011/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=I%20CREATE%20DAILY%20ICREATEDAILY.COM&ref_=bl_dp_s_web_19573339011&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=d04b49f30e7ee552028c87e74e39c3ca&language=en_US (iArtDaily 30 Day Intuitive Art Journal) - Mixed Media    Full Episode Transcription:[00:00:01] Devani: Hello everybody! Welcome to the iCreateDaily podcast I'm Devani [00:00:06] LeAura: and I'm LeAura. And today we're doing one of the iCreateDaily quote segments where Devani and I share a quote that has meaning empower us and share it with you and discuss it a little bit hopefully to inspire you to create something today. So our quote today is by one of out favorite, well-known motivational icons of all time, Jim Rhone. And the quote is: “If you really want to do something you'll find a way. If you don't you'll find an excuse.” [00:00:39] Devani: So if you don't know us or haven't been tuning into podcasts I like fiction writing all of us in our family of entrepreneurs like to do some sort of writing of some kind. Some of it's nonfiction some of it's fiction and I enjoy fiction writing. [00:00:57] And the reason I got into enjoying story and sharing my own stories was when I was younger I loved reading and I think a lot of us who are writers get into it because we love reading. And if you're not a writer or if you are a different kind of creator you probably got into it because you are inspired by somebody else who did it or you trying to find something to fill...

History proves that art has the power to change civilizations. Transformative art purposefully cultivates the unique capacity of art to heal, awaken and transform. If you're a creator, we know you believe in the transformative power of art. Our guest, Dana Lynne Andersen, shares her journey from artist to academician and back to artist. Dana's magnificent paintings have been featured on the covers of books, magazines and calendars, newspapers, radio and television. She has taught and exhibited on three continents, and hosts an annual art academy in Assisi, Italy. In 1986 Dana founded her first “Transformative Arts Studio” in Berkeley, California – a nexus for the pioneering integration of Art and Spirituality. In 2002 she founded “Awakening Arts”, an international network of artists committed to the creation of art that is uplifting and transformative. In 2009 Dana began teaching in Italy and India, establishing The Academy of Art, Creativity & Consciousness and developing a certification program in the approach. The Academy has two centers; near Assisi, Italy and Portland, Oregon. Conversation Topics:Dana's story Her incredible art The Awakening Arts Academy Classes for artists Transformative Art Certifications Creative habits The transformative power of art The creative process is actually one of the most powerful things we can possibly do to help the world. ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen), artist, founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)When we are immersed in the creative flow we open our hearts and minds. It is intrinsically healing. When we tap the Source within we open a channel of inexhaustible inspiration. ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"The creation of beauty and the experience of beauty actually cracks us open to a bigger reality." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"When we create... when we're in a creative flow, we're actually tapping into the deepest source of power and presence, vitality and vision." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"After a very short time of creating, people just hook in and connect with the source of that power within and then they feel the connection to the source of all of life... the whole universe." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"If we want to save the world we have to have turned on people who are in direct relationship to their own source from within." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"God whose center is everywhere and circumference, nowhere." ~ancient quote - original author unknown"Creativity is this mighty force that shows up in everything you do." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"The arts are powerful because they activate and instigate creativity." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"Figuring out how to make a living as an artist and a creative person is an enormous creative enterprise. It requires all kinds of resourcefulness." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"I met this artist who said her secret to success was refusing to do anything else." ~https://danalynneandersen.com/ (Dana Lynne Andersen, artist), founder-http://awakeningarts.com/ (AwakeningArtsAcademy.com)"Sometimes, [making a living as an artist] means that you...

Conceptual Prompts for Intuitive ArtIf you're new to merging your art with intuition versus instructional prompts on what to draw, it can feel daunting at first. However, intuition and reflection are mind muscles that develop with use. Conceptual prompts open a two-way conversation between your soul and your art.You can find technical and specific instructional prompts in most prompt books and art instruction anywhere. Conceptual prompts invite you to fling open the door to musings and imaginings, and in so doing, leaves you more open to your intuitive wisdom. Are Your Struggling with Intuitive Art?It's not uncommon for folks used to following specific instructions and object prompts to struggle at first. “Just tell me what to draw.” Yet artists with that mindset, are often those who benefit the most by pushing through to greater discoveries. If that's you, stick with it and you will surprise yourself. Intuitive prompts free the mind to create from the inside out. ~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.comIntuitive art is geared to help mine the depths of your unconscious for gems to hold up to the light of your conscious mind. Your creations allow you to polish and facet these gems to reflect back the depth and color of your own thoughts and ponderings Conceptual prompts invite you to:Think more deeply Slow down and ponder Let consciousness flow Unearth and nurture deeper thoughts Look beyond the surface of everything Seek, discover and create more meaning RESOURCES:  https://amzn.to/34JhUNY (iArtDaily 30 Day Intuitive Art Journals) https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-challenges/ (iCreateDaily 30 Day Creator Challenges) https://www.icreatedaily.com/what-is-intuitive-art/ (What is Intuitive Art?) https://www.icreatedaily.com/conceptual-prompts/ ( Conceptual Prompts for Inspiring Creativity)   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

In this Coffee Break, we're sharing the benefits of 30 Day Challenges. Whether you think of yourself as a creator or not… there is tremendous power in pursuing activities of interest, with a group of people also moving in a similar direction. NOTE: Since this recording we changed https://www.icreatedaily.com/30-day-creativity-challenge/ (the 30 Day Creativity Challenge to occur in February 2020). Who is a 30 Day Challenge For?Well… Challenges are good for everyone really! There is a whole range of challenges some of which we mention in this Coffee Break. The iCreateDaily 30 Day Challenges we host are best for people looking for an environment and community where they can thrive in their creativity and goal setting. Whether you're stuck in a creative rut, unsure of what direction you want to go in or have a clear goal you want to accomplish,a 30-day challenge can help you establish a productive flow. Coffee Break Topics: The benefit of 30-day challenges Creative communities Accountability Goal challenges Art and creative challenges Our Jan 2020 challenges NOTE: Since this recording we changed https://www.icreatedaily.com/30-day-creativity-challenge/ (the 30 Day Creativity Challenge to occur in February 2020). “It is in the journey that the way becomes more clear.”~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily.comhttps://youtu.be/SXEuA6tBphU (VIEW - TUNE IN ON YOUTUBE) https://youtu.be/SXEuA6tBphU RESOURCES:https://www.icreatedaily.com/30-day-challenges/ (iCreateDaily January 2020 Challenges) https://www.icreatedaily.com/30-day-creativity-challenge/ (February 2020, 30 Day Creativity Challenge) https://inktober.com/ (Inktober Annual October Challenge) https://www.nanowrimo.org/ (NaNoWriMo National Novel Writer's Month) (Whoops, we said it wrong in the video)! https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/in-the-journey-quotes.jpg ()

It's never too late to do work you love. Joanna White is building a thriving art business, creating and teaching the art of painting on silk through her company, Fiber-Visions. “I was a late bloomer”, Joanna said. “I didn't get into silk painting until in my 60's.” Now 70, she is full on into growing her business with the enthusiasm and commitment of a young entrepreneur just getting started. https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/silk-art-painting-Joanna-white-fiber-vision.png () Silk art painting – image by Joanna White These are the stories that inspire us to do our art with a vision of the future. We're in it for the long haul, and Joanna's energetic enthusiasm will inspire you to persevere in your artistic aspirations. Joanna's art is the unique process of painting dyes on silk with a brush. She's been accepted into the area's most prestigious art guild and on the weekend we're publishing this Joanna is in the middle of a two-weekend stint of having booths at the largest artisan shows in the region. Enjoy learning about more about her process, fabric art journey and business building in this podcast with silk fabric artist and designer, Joanna White. https://youtu.be/VutOQE0Q8eA Resource Links from this EpisodeBOOKS https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-Morning-Pages-Journal/dp/0874778867/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1510195020&sr=8-1&keywords=julia+cameron+morning+pages&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=970652d2d2341c82f809298774e698e7 (Artist's Way Morning Pages) by Julia Cameron https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond-ebook/dp/B00S52M350/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510195057&sr=1-1&keywords=Big+Magic&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=95e6e0b1ec691f352477eb287a233988 (Big Magic) – Elizabeth Gilbert https://www.amazon.com/Outrageous-Openness-Letting-Divine-Take-ebook/dp/B00J0YT4W2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510195088&sr=1-1&keywords=Outrageous+Openness&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=e682ae093cbe8b11ecef0db4c1bacd0a (Outrageous Openness) by Tosha Silver https://www.amazon.com/Silk-Painting-Artists-Resist-Techniques/dp/0823048284/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510195278&sr=1-1&keywords=Silk+Painting:++The+Artist%E2%80%99s+Guide+to+Gutta+and+Wax+Resist+Techniques&dpID=51RQUgxxRLL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=5076d135cdbd6e4ca38df57def4f5c96 (Silk Painting: The Artist's Guide to Gutta and Wax Resist Techniques), by Susan Louise Moyer https://www.amazon.com/Silk-Painting-Fashion-Fine-Art/dp/0823048314/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510195327&sr=1-1&keywords=Silk+Painting+for+Fashion+and+Fine+Art&dpID=51WYH8843WL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=c7a03d83fb2713a9e884f96a07b34e2b (Silk Painting for Fashion and Fine Art), by Susan Louise Moyer https://www.fiber-visions.com/ (Fiber-Visions.com) – Joanna's Website PLUS: https://www.amazon.com/iCreateDaily-Day-Goal-Journal-Accountability/dp/B07HS4Y1V6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=76HMA7P68L9F&keywords=icreatedaily+90+day+goals+journal&qid=1578438738&sprefix=icreatedail,aps,131&sr=8-3&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=e23087513731b8f98cbe9be0fb1b8838&language=en_US (90 Day Goals Journal ) https://www.amazon.com/iCreateDaily-Day-Goal-Journal-Accountability/dp/B07MJHW75W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=76HMA7P68L9F&keywords=icreatedaily+90+day+goals+journal&qid=1578438738&sprefix=icreatedail,aps,131&sr=8-3&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=a640e6e2519c9eac42de8c2f6d33b626&language=en_US (30 Day Intuitive Art Journals) Full [unedited] Transcription:(Please pardon the speech-to-text mistakes for now . We believe it's...

Is it possible to make a living as an artist? Not only is it possible to be an abundant artist, Cory Huff teaches people how. Cory knows it's possible and he teaches artists how to double their money selling art online. As a business coach for artists, Cory has successfully taught dozens of artists how to increase their revenue within just 30 days as well as how to grow it over time. If you're a creative of any kind you'll enjoy and benefit from tuning into this interview with Cory. Topics Discussed:  Cory Huff's story Helping friends sell art Is it possible to make a living as an artist? How to differentiate yourself Website and marketing tips How Cory wrote his book Tools for selling art “Surround yourself with people who are similarly striving to achieve and meet with those people regularly. Hold each other accountable. Set specific goals.” ~ Cory Huff, The Abundant ArtistRESOURCES:Cory's Linkshttps://theabundantartist.com/ (TheAbundantArtist.com) https://theabundantartist.com/htsyao301/?ref=25 (How to Sell Your Art Online Program) – “Double your money…” (Or get your first sale online) http://amzn.to/2yjuWp7 (How to Sell Your Art Online), book by Cory Huff Books & Articleshttp://amzn.to/2ydbJoS (Mindset: The New Psychology of Success) by Carol Dweck https://www.icreatedaily.com/do-i-need-a-website/ (Do I Need a Website?) Other Resourceshttps://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal ) https://www.amazon.com/iArtDaily-Day-Intuitive-Art-Journal/dp/B07MJHW75W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=iartdaily&qid=1575317862&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=1fe8f95bbf772c4b62e7e95d675f23f4&language=en_US (iArtDaily 30 Day Intuitive Art Journals)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/The-Abundant-Artist-cory-huff.jpg ()Pinterest Facebook Twitter Reddit LinkedIn

From 9-5 Graphic designer to Full-Time Fantasy ArtistEeva Nikunen is painting her own world into being. When she's not creating amazing art on commission for clients, she's steadily building her own fantastical cast of characters and the places where they live on canvas and in books, prints and more. Yes… she's working harder than she ever did in her 9-5 job as a graphic designer. She was making a good steady paycheck; there was certainty and security… she was getting paid every day to create art. But. But it wasn't her art. She was creating art for others and her own portfolio remained lean. Eeva took the plunge into art entrepreneurship three years ago, and has never had a day of regret. Has it been easy? No. Has she “made it” yet as a well known, highly successful artist? Not quite but she's well on her way, and as Eeva said, her worst day as a freelance artist working for herself from home is better than her best day working for someone else. Now Eeva is free to paint the visions in her head into being. She's already published one adult art coloring book and her newest book is a creativity journal, due out near the end of this year. Eeva still accepts and enjoys commission work. It's a fun change from her usual day-to-day, plus it helps pay the bills. The rest of the time she's busy painting and growing her gallery as well as her tribe of fans who love her art. Eeva's art has a meticulous yet ethereal quality. Eeva was already an exceptional artist, but her daily dedication to creating has clearly exponentialized her skills, where it seems that each new painting (and she's currently doing a new one DAILY for her new book), is even better than the previous. After the interview, a (non-technically oriented) member of our audience wanted to know how to digitize her paintings and here's what Eeva shared. How to Digitize PaintingsWell the way I digitize my oil paintings is by taking a photo with my camera. I set it up so I can get the most clear and high resolution photo possible. Drawings you can scan with a scanner. The only thing you might need photoshop for is to correct the colors or change the size of the digital file. This, I believe, can be done with other programs as well, for example the free iPhoto app on a Mac. If you want to make prints, the file resolution has to be 300dpi or larger. If it just for the internet, then 72dpi is enough. Meanwhile, we found another cool resource that we'll link below. Tune in and get inspired! SHOW LINKS http://eevanikunen.com/ (EevaNikunen.com) https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results-ebook/dp/B00C1BHQXK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1506009229&sr=8-1&keywords=The+One+Thing&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=651ec8fd88418348da46a2f90878e412 (The One Thing, by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan)   http://www.1fantasticweek.com/ (One Fantastic Week Podcast and Conference)  http://www.worldcon.org/ (WorldCon Conference)   https://2017.ropecon.fi/ (Ropecon Conference)   https://podcastwebsites.com/account/aff.php?aff=199 (PodcastWebsites.com – our podcast hosting platform) – Use discount code HOSTME for $10 off for life!] http://www.fineartgalleryoncanvas.com/ (FineArtGalleryOnCanvas.com) – for digitizing and even for selling your paintings PLUS: https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal ) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-creators-challenge-mastermind/ (90 Day Creator's Challenge & Mastermind)  http://eevanikunen.com/ () Heart of the Night by Eeva Nikunen Fantasy Art

We love featuring new female fantasy authors, and this first in a trilogy has been many years in the making! Our guest today is one half of a mother-daughter team collaborating to bring to life the stories they've shared over the years in a really cool creative partnership. We're especially delighted to share this interview with a member of https://www.facebook.com/groups/iCreateDaily/ (the iCreateDaily community)!! Audrey joined the January, 2019 https://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-challenges/ (Creator's Challenge) to jumpstart her fiction writing and is now a published author!! WOOHOO!! Way to go staying on track with her goals! Audrey Jalving works part-time cleaning businesses after hours. She enjoys reading, cats and her horse, Magic and the occasional computer game. Audrey likes to cook, bake and try new recipes. She lives with her daughter, co-author Marion Storms. Marion Storms is a professional welder and aspiring professional actor and enjoys spending time with her many cats and an Arabian horse named Sunny. She also enjoys computer games and the outdoors and makes homemade mint tea from homegrown herbs. Audrey and Marion's first book is titled: The Eleventh King: Volumes of Segra; The Crunin Trilogy, Book 1 Conversation Topics:Audrey Jalving's story How Audrey got into writing Paused dreams How she returned to writing Co-authoring a book with her daughter Using the 90 Day Goals Journal for writing goals Publishing company Audrey used Audrey's visions and aspirations “Turning pro is a mindset.”~Steven Pressfield, authorhttps://youtu.be/jHvbswXHD_sRESOURCES:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1545675988/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=5c6f765025e0a82cefd1e30db18ffefe&language=en_US (The Eleventh King: Volumes of Segra; The Crunin Trilogy, Book 1) https://www.amazon.com/iCreateDaily-Day-Goal-Journal-Accountability/dp/B07HS3HQSL/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=90+Day+Goals+Journal+&+Planner=undefined&qid=1572312738&sr=8-7&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=f93cda659d1a389ac308f22ddff6898f&language=en_US (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)And here's Audrey's book along with titles by other authors from within https://www.facebook.com/groups/iCreateDaily/ (the iCreateDaily community!)

We need to begin with the usual disclaimers. iHealDaily, sponsored by the iCreateDaily Podcast, is a show for conversations on health and healing. This show on natural health cannot be construed as medical advice of any kind. A Journey to Freedom and IllnessToday's guest grew up behind the Iron Curtain in Czechoslovakia before immigrating to Canada at age 25. All was well until one life change caused his health to plummet. That major life event was the catalyst that led Martin Pytela into eventually healing himself and instilled a passion for natural health and wellness. And then to HealthSince then Martin founded the online natural health company, Life-Enthusiast in 2001, and is also a certified Metabolic Typing advisor, which is a method that helps determine which foods and supplements will be most appropriate for your body. Martin and the team behind Life-Enthusiast make it their business to help people reverse chronic degenerative conditions, the source of aging and pain that plague so many of us. We're really looking forward to sharing more of Martin's healing and creative entrepreneurial journey in hopes that it might interest and serve you. Topics CoveredThe substance that made Martin so ill His journey of healing Biological indicators in blood typing Metabolic typing for Challenges of selling on Amazon Supplements for: detox of metals detox from glyphosate Martin's most productive social platform The employee and staff structure (and struggles) Recommendations for growing organic traffic Great keywording tool that's free I realized that no one other than me was going to solve my health problems.~Martin Pytela, Life-Enthusiast.comWhen it comes to your health, there's always the study of one.~Martin Pytela, Life-Enthusiast.comYou cannot get to a happy place by doing the wrong things.~Martin Pytela, Life-Enthusiast.comMoney is like the oxygen of the economy, so whatever you spend money on is what grows. So if you want a decent service to be available, then you need to spend the money on decent service.~Martin Pytela, Life-Enthusiast.comhttps://youtu.be/4wIHVUHVqykRESOURCES https://www.life-enthusiast.com/?ref=41https://www.life- (Life-Enthusiast.com) http://enthusiast.com/products/minerals/zeolite/?ref=41https://www.life- (Zeolite for detoxification – Binds mercury, lead and cadmium) http://enthusiast.com/products/minerals/humic-fulvic/?ref=41https://www.life- (Humic Acid for detoxification – moderates the effects of glyphosate in the gut) http://enthusiast.com/shop/metabolic-typing-advanced-test/?ref=41 (Metabolic Typing) https://neilpatel.com/ubersuggest/ (UberSuggest free keyword tool)

If your goal is to eventually make a living from your creative endeavor or to sell work you've made, then this brand-building episode is for you! Many creators in our community including Audrey Jalving, Shannon Billings, Kathy Raabe, Cindi Trippe Wentworth, Colleen Nicoles, exploring audience building options. In this Coffee Break, we're sharing our thoughts on why it's so crucial for creators to share their work and build an audience. Even if you're unsure if you want to establish a brand, building an audience around your work can help you test the waters. Conversation Topics:  The importance of promoting your own content Gaining confidence to share your work Sharing your creativity authentically Restaurant analogy for creators Navigating how to “sell” as an artist Marketers, charlatans, and corporations Fear of perfectionism Hiring agencies to market for you “Branding is about connecting and serving, and it's about purpose.”~LeAura Alderson, Cofounder-iCreateDaily.comRESOURCEShttps://www.icreatedaily.com/do-i-need-a-website/ (Do I Need a Website or Can I Use Social Media?) https://www.icreatedaily.com/best-social-media-platforms/ (Best Social Media Platforms for Creators) https://www.icreatedaily.com/brand-building/ (Brand Building is Creative) https://www.icreatedaily.com/content-creation/ (Content Creation and Distribution Strategy) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/selling-art-on-facebook/ (Selling Art on Facebook with Patrick Ennis) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/emotional-art/ (Emotional Art and Healing with Mandy Thompson) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/inking-artwork/ (Inking Artwork and Creating Coloring Pages with Eeva Nikunen) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/selling-art-online/ (Selling Art Online with Nathan Hughes)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/iCD-Quotes-Do-More-2.jpg ()   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

We are so excited to share today's guest with you, because she speaks to the heart of creators.  Heidi Rose Robbins is an esoteric astrologer, poet, podcaster and leader of Radiant Life Retreats.  As a poet, Heidi has shared her original work at two TEDx events in Los Angeles. She has two published poetry books: This Beckoning Ceaseless Beauty (2013)  Wild Compassion (2018) The Radiance Project, her podcast, combines her love of astrology, poetry and good company. In her astrological practice, Heidi has supported many men and women through major life transitions, spiritual crises and growth opportunities.  Heidi's Radiant Life Retreats have helped many women live fuller, more expressive and courageously loving lives. Heidi lives in Southern California with her husband and two children. Conversation Points:Heidi's story and creative start Spoken word poetry and performance Spiritual journey Mainstream astrology vs Esoteric astrology Your past, present, and future in astrology Blending business, spirituality, and creativity Heidi's astrology Performing your poetry Heidi's personal creative retreats Creative women's retreats Advice for creators Heidi's future visions “I always write my way into a more creative place. My poetry often starts in the dark and then ends in the light.”~Heidi Rose Robbins, poet, author, astrologer“If we bring our consciousness and we're bringing our willingness, it's just opportunity everywhere we look.”~Heidi Rose Robbins, poet, author, astrologerRESOURCES: https://www.heidirose.com/ (Heidi Rose Robbins website) https://www.heidirose.com/retreat (Heidi's October 2019 Retreat) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slSxjuKmvHQ (Heidi's Revolutionary in Disguise poetry TEDTalk) https://www.amazon.com/Beckoning-Ceaseless-Beauty-Heidi-Robbins/dp/099107890X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=17ada5c1d97c082a481e4d458958995f&language=en_US (This Beckoning Ceaseless Beauty) https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Compassion-Heidi-Rose-Robbins-ebook/dp/B07KCZ75S9/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=wild+compassion&qid=1569935981&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=c9501e39bee3ea3c0f4e0c3aae62d3ed&language=en_US (Wild Compassion)

The creative journey is wonderful, it's messy, it's life! We live in a world where the amount of opportunities available can both be a blessing and a curse. The opportunity is a blessing because there are fewer gate-keepers of industry and creativity. Yet, it can leave many creators feeling stuck. Have you ever felt like new opportunities distract from your current goals? Or you want to say YES to something new but are uncertain it's the right call? What you're currently working towards doesn't seem to be working? Or that you're just not clear on what's next in your life but you know there's more for you? That's normal. That's part of the creative journey. More importantly, making decisions at these crossroads and points in life is part of the human journey. We'll cover this topic deeper in today's audio-only Coffee Break. Creative Journey – Conversation Topics:A podcast we were inspired by The creative life Navigating opportunities Acting on opportunities Tracking your goals Words of encouragement RESOURCEShttps://www.capitalism.com/podcast/getting-your-first-sales-how-to-launch-a-lifestyle-brand-ft-mlb-pitcher-nick-hagadone-freedomfastlane/ (Getting Your First Sale – How to Launch a Lifestyle Brand) https://www.icreatedaily.com/goal-planning/ (7 Step Decision-Making Process ) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal and Planner) I CREATE DAILYI create to fill my being with the wonder of beauty… …and the beauty of wonder.I create to fill my senses with the beauty of creation… …and the creation of beauty.I create to fill my heart with the ecstasy of love… …and the love of ecstasy.I create to fill my mind with the light of my soul… …and the soul of light.I create to fill my soul with the essence of my creator… …and the creation of all that is good.~LeAura Alderson, cofounder-iCreateDaily  https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/icreatedaily-affirmation.jpg ()   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

Have you considered the many ways your art could be repurposed? There are many options for multi-purposing your art, including: Digital prints Your art on merchandise Creating a coloring book And many more options! Eeva Nikunen, a fantasy artist from Finland. Eeva creates incredible acrylic and oil paintings, and she's published a journal, as well as a coloring book from her art, with another one in process. She also creates coloring pages for her Patreon members who pay a recurring monthly fee for exclusive art. For the past ~5 years Eeva has been building her brand daily while also expanding the ways she sells her art. In this class, Eeva shares her inking artwork techniques, marketing advice, social media tips, and selling artwork! Conversation Topics:Tools for inking art Digital art tools Marketing advice Tips on where to sell art What you can create with your art Instagram tips for artists Encouragement for artists on the journey! “You have to be your first customer. Think: ‘Would I want that work hanging on my wall?' Be your own #1 fan first.”~Eeva Nikunen, fantasy, fairy, gothic artist & illustratorResources:https://eevanikunen.com/ (Eeva Nikunen's Website) https://www.instagram.com/eevanikunen/ (Eeva's Instagram account) (go follow for incredable art!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9e-B56gbNs&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1Rf-RcNbNFfjBtPzADtkwJ7YCM92dWivhS_eyPxMqtp2HyePcBq0-5Bkc (Eeva's Timelapse Inking Artwork Video) https://www.amazon.com/Canson-Illustration-Preprinted-Non-Reproducible-Sheets/dp/B00FYY6MHC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1I7VT9567F1RC&keywords=canson+illustration+paper&qid=1569279427&sprefix=Canson+ill,aps,138&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=14d8220657e44ca2ee76d2c94be0e8e6 (Canson Comic Manga Illustration Paper Pad) https://www.amazon.com/Sakura-Micron-Archival-pigment-drawing/dp/B01N0UC0VM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=ink+pens+micron&qid=1569279536&sr=8-15&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=53ddec536cae1415448361e71b46a2e2 (Sakura Pigma Micron Ink Pens) https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Office-Products-LiDE120-Scanner/dp/B00LN0NUOO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Canon+Image+Scanner&qid=1569291175&sr=8-14&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=0ef06a18c55919a2b1887b205f562852 (Canon Office Products LiDE120 Color Image Scanner) https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B06XNTPN8C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=canon+dslr&qid=1569291331&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=eec7aa81f0409ac08adb3279b92c5ff8 (Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Eeva-Nikunen-quotes.jpg ()   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

Athena Demetrios is a spiritual intuitive, a medium and channel, author and teacher, with a story of life-transforming emotional healing through spirit. After growing up in abject poverty in a dysfunctional alcoholic environment and being terrorized by a boarder who lived in the root cellar, Athena Demetrios repressed her traumatic memories, which thrust her into years of a downward spiral into melancholy and despair. Until spirit intervened. As an adult, Athena had a powerful spiritual experience that opened doors into other dimensions. This began an odyssey in which truth became stranger than fiction―a journey through hypnotic regression that led her to transcendence and healing. Athena maintained a successful career in the film industry as a make-up artist while exploring the world of the unseen in her journey to make sense of her experiences. Athena's sensitivity as a psychic began to accelerate when a powerful spiritual experience opened doors into other dimensions. “The more we love, the more we evolve. The more we evolve, the more the love.” ~Athena Demetrios, intuitive, medium, channel, author, teacherRESOURCES:https://www.iamwithin.com/ (Athena Memetrios's website) https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Between-Worlds-Spiritual-Odyssey/dp/1631525751/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1VECXJQFUK06X&keywords=athena+demetrios&qid=1568827029&sprefix=Athena+Dem,aps,142&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=35047d48eefc40cd2bd8a4a1479ea88c&language=en_US (Walking Between Worlds: A Personal Odyssey) https://www.amazon.com/Unveiled-Mysteries-Secrets-Germain-Forgotten/dp/1605065064/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=The+Original+Unveiled+Mysteries&qid=1568825458&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=9dc1b6b9a40b2916d286a387a82c41d2&language=en_US (Unveiled Mysteries: Secrets of The Comte de Saint Germain) https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Presence-Two-Soft-cover/dp/1878891073/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=The+Magic+Presence&qid=1568825565&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=d035fcccd87348a39e4da60dd23e599f&language=en_US (The Magic Presence) https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Discourses-3/dp/1878891138/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=The+I+Am+Discourses&qid=1568825738&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=757d81e6e3c9236a3821983da75137c7&language=en_US (The I Am Discourses) https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Aging-Nature-Change-Facing/dp/B000054989/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Conscious+Aging&qid=1568825868&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=4050356ca4bc1ee378c24ee92280eee2&language=en_US (Conscious Aging: On the Nature of Change and Facing Death) https://www.amazon.com/iCreateDaily-Day-Goal-Journal-Accountability/dp/B07HS3HQSL/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=90+day+goals+journal&qid=1568825938&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=2651b208a228e580cf0a4c1d8e3d8562&language=en_US (90 Day Goals Journal)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Love-more-quote-Athena-Demetrios.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

Creative PodcastsWe want to host creative podcasts with meaningful conversations featuring artists, writers, entrepreneurs, crafters, photographers, and musicians. But, we also are interested in conversations around health and healing, fitness, meditation spiritual conversations and many other topics. Yet having it all under the iCreateDaily Podcast is too broad.  If you're a multifaceted creator who enjoys numerous areas of creativity, growing your brand can be challenging. After all, the concept of building a brand is about name recognition and knowing what you stand for.  However, there are workarounds so that you can do it all, or at least more! Conversation Topics:  Why we're started a podcast network iCreateDaily vision The first few i____Daily names Benefits of having multiple podcasts The creative life Opportunities for collaboration The Creator's Corridor Podcasting and website industry RESOURCES:https://www.icreatedaily.com/creators-corridor/ (Creator's Corridor) https://www.mytrainerfitness.com/store/ (My Trainer Fitness) https://www.gardensall.com/ (GardensAll) https://podcastwebsites.com/account/aff.php?aff=199 (Podcast Websites (our awesome Podcast Host for serious podcasters)) https://affiliate.captivate.fm/p/programs/captivate-fm-affiliate-program/assets/ (Captivate – Best hosting platform for new podcasts/podcasters, just getting started and/or testing the water to see how you like it).  Also, host of the iCreateDaily podcast network platform https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal – To help you stay on track to your goals!)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/4-Pillars-of-iCreateDaily.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

Many people say Facebook is dead, dying, or increasingly irrelevant. However, it's still home to over 1 Billion active users and counting. So don't fret! There are still opportunities for selling art on Facebook! Today's guest received formal training from the late poet laureate of Ottawa, Patrick White.  Visual artist, Patrick Ennis has been painting for 14 years, accruing an estimated 3000 paintings across a wide variety of work.   Patrick's work has shipped globally and exhibited at dozens of shows across Canada, including a TV show titled Painting with Pat and numerous popular music festivals. Internationally known and published in a variety of magazines, Patrick Ennis often works in partnership with other groups including Acidmath apparel clothing line.   In addition, Patrick accepts commissions ranging from landscapes, portraits, surrealism, and impressionism. Patrick is also a well-known artist on the electronic music scene as well as having underground roots in punk rock doing portraits for world-famous brands.  Conversation Topics: Patrick's story on how he started with art Mentorship with his art teacher Art education and experience How Patrick sold his first painting Travel and developing art skills Patricks daily creating habit Creating versus marketing and selling Selling at art shows Music festivals for selling art Using social media to sell art Pursuing your art while working a job Patrick's vision for his art “To succeed as an artist you have to embrace being an introvert and extrovert… making your art and getting it out there.” ~Patrick Ennis, visual artistRESOURCES:  https://www.patrickennisart.com/ (Patrick Ennis's Website) https://acidmath.com/ (Acidmath: Art Merchandise) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal ) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Patrick-Ennis-sell-art-o-nfacebook.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

Talk about left brain, right brain! Paivi Eerola is one of those people who can do both. From a practical career in IT, Paivi finally left that safety net to become a full time artist, and there's been no looking back. Tune into this interview to learn more about Paivi and… how she left the IT world to return to her childhood love of doing art how she uses her left/right brain background to help teach students to become better artists the many online art courses she now teaches to students around the world how she started with blogging and knitting in 2007 the biggest thing she did to grow her online business (besides starting in 2007) listened to her audience to help determine her business directions the realization that led her doing more live and interactive courses her specialty that helps others develop their artistic nature where she gets a lot of her art inspiration what she calls her kind of art a difference in American and Finnish art and why Paivi has more American students how to create more intuitively what helps creativity and what can hinder it her art business and so much more!! “When you create intuitively, it's more about seeing what appears on the paper than trying to compare the image in your mind with the image that you're producing.”~Paivi Eerola, abstract intuitive artistWe hope you enjoy this interview with Paivi as much as we did. She's a wealth of information, knowledge, and experience.   RESOURCEShttp://www.peonyandparakeet.com/ (Peony and Parakeet – Paivi's Website) https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Earth-Art-Invention-Color/dp/0226036286/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1514917916&sr=8-1&keywords=bright+earth+by+philip+ball&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=87474eb4e1c578c5141807c813801ef5 (Bright Earth, by Phillip Ball) https://www.creativelive.com/ (CreativeLive – Learning Resource) https://ea106.isrefer.com/go/ALL-PROD/LA/ (“How to Fascinate” test from Sally Hogshead ) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal (digital or spiral-bound))   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Create-Intuitively-paivi-eerola.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

The Benefit of Art ChallengesIn this Coffee Break, we talk about art challenges, the benefits of joining one, and why you might consider hosting your own! If you are an artist, writer, poet, photographer, or any type of creator, there are ways you can incorporate creative or technical challenges. Maybe you're a hobby creator who is unsure where you want to take your creativity?Creativity challenges, such as our 30 Day Art Challenge, provides an opportunity to establish a habit of creating and practicing different mediums, and to do more of what you want to do: Create more. We hope you enjoy this Coffee Break conversation on the benefits of joining and hosting creative art challenges! Nikolai Alderson's MapWe touched on authors creating maps for their story inspiration. Here are two photos of a map Nikolai is working on, which we shared about in the episode! https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Map-by-Nikolai-Alderson.jpg () Full Map: Still a work in progress.   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Map-by-Nikolai-Alderson-close-up.jpg () Close up: Also work in progress. Conversation Points: Our September iArtDaily Challenge Benefits of joining creative challenges The iArtDaily Journal Intuitive art process How to host your own art challenge Benefits of hosting creative challenges Fear and perfectionism RESOURCEShttps://www.icreatedaily.com/creative-challenges/ (iCreateDaily Creative Challenges) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (Create the life you want to live, one day at a time.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

Our guest is Jay Acunzo, an award-winning podcaster, energetic keynote speaker, captivating storyteller and a guy bothered by conventional thinking. We LOVE this already! Jay is host of the amazing, Unthinkable Podcast, where he weaves intriguing—better-than-NPR—stories that inspire imagination and motivation to do more… to think more and to unleash your creativity into work that matters. Jay's MISSION is to help you hone and trust your intuition to do more exceptional work.Devani and I have been listening to Jay's podcast for over a year. We also enjoy his YouTube channel of presentations and keynote speeches. Jay is one of our favorite inspiring millennials. So much self-awareness and wisdom, freely shared through his podcast and emails. We could've spent all day with Jay. He's sharp, personable, brilliant and self-aware and definitely an influencer to follow. “I believe in creativity.I reject shortcut culture.I defend craft-driven creators.I make things to help makers.” ~Jay Acunzo, Unthinkable Media  Links & Resources Mentioned:http://amzn.to/2fGzzBg (Never Let Me Go, by Kazuo Ishiguro ) – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2fGg0co (Kitchen Confidential, by Anthoney Bourdain)  – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2kbVXE2 (A Beautiful Constraint, by Adam Morgan & Mark Barden)  – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://amzn.to/2xPtust (Calvin and Hobbs, by Bill Watterson)  – [our Amazon affiliate link] http://www.sorryformarketing.com/unthinkable/ (Unthinkable.fm – Jay's Podcast) – [no affiliation] http://www.sorryformarketing.com/ (SorryForMarketing.com – Jay's Website) – [no affiliation] PLUS: https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal )– [our very own creation] https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-creators-challenge-mastermind/ (90 Day Creator's Challenge & Mastermind) – [our very own program] https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Unthinkable-Jay-Acunzo.png ()Full Episode Transcription:[00:00:01] LeAura: This is the I create daily podcast. I'm LeAura. [00:00:07] And I'm Devani and we're here with Jay Acunzo. Welcome Jay. [00:00:11] Jay: Thanks for having me guys. I'm excited to chat. [00:00:14] LeAura: We are. We have a pre intro pre podcast intro already so we're not going to get into introducing ourselves but we're going to introduce this amazing guest. So Jay Acunzo is an award winning podcaster, energetic keynote speaker, and a guy bothered by conventional thinking. Host of an amazing, better than NPR podcast my opinion. Unthinkable. Jay's mission is to help you trust your intuition so you can realize the full potential work your full potential more quickly. So to start we have with I create daily a little bit of mantra invocation. We start. We sustain and we succeed. And so for the podcast we're going to start with a little brief another little brief excerpt on you and then ask you questions. [00:01:01] Jay: Sure. [00:01:02] LeAura: So on your website sorry for marketing dot com. Jay says I believe in creativity. I reject shortcut culture ideas and craft driven creators and I make things to help makers. So this is amazing. As I said to you right before we started recording we could talk with you all day and into your podcast. We feel like we've already had so many conversations I'm sure you get that. But you speak to our heart and you inspire our souls is very much the work that we're doing. I mean look Unthinkable, we're having this podcast out in the woods right. This is like this is not normal but this is who we are and what we do. So tell us more about what you do and how you got started. [00:01:46] Jay: Yeah. Thank you so much. There's my favorite comedians is named Mike Birbiglia and he has this quote about there's a lot of people that are good. There's a lot of people that are great but very few people basically speak to your

Are you in pursuit of the creative life? What is iCreateDaily? How can we help you on your journey? What is our mission in the world? If you've been following our journey for some time, you may have noticed we're always evolving. In line with one of our mottos: “It is in the journey that the way becomes more clear.” Our journey is becoming more clear. In this Coffee Break, we'd like to share glimpses of where we've been, where we're going and how that may serve you. We also have two member shoutouts in this episode. We'd love hearing about your successes so will start cheering you on from our podcast platform as well! Conversation Points:New slogan Our platform option for you Why goals journals? Meaning and purpose in life The pursuit of the creative life Creativity in corporations One of our most highly recommended books for creators iCreateDaily podcast network Shout out to iCreateDaily Members The vision behind iCreateDaily “Kindling Creativity…for anyone in pursuit of the creative life.”~ iCreateDaily.comRESOURCES:https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/52493D4B-46B8-4F9F-AA90-980A337DF671/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-journal-20&linkId=95b462d5ef7204ca0f6cd6921aa77682&language=en_US (iCreateDaily Journals) https://www.icreatedaily.com/30-day-art-challenge/ (30 Day Art Challenge) https://www.icreatedaily.com/how-to-make-money-as-an-artist/ (How to Make Money as an Artist) https://www.icreatedaily.com/new-renaissance/ (A New Renaissance and the Age of Art and Innovation) https://www.amazon.com/Whole-New-Mind-Right-Brainers-Future-ebook/dp/B000PC0SPU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=a+whole+new+mind&qid=1566606571&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=b7db172c5c10addb345a72708aa20bad&language=en_US (A Whole New Mind ) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Kindling-Creativity.jpg ()

Are you treating yourself the way you want to be treated? Of times, we can be our own worst enemy when it comes to the way we talk to ourselves. In this super-short Coffee Break, we talk about the difference between constructive criticism and self deprecative thoughts. If you're overly critical of your work, this could help. If you're not… it could still provide insight into valuable feedback that keeps you growing. Conversation Discussion:Negative self talk Constructive criticism Positive habits “Create the life you want to live one day at a time.”~iCreateDaily.comhttps://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/iCD-Create-the-Life.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

In this Coffee Break, we're covering how to grow your Facebook Page. One of our group members, Colleen Nichol's, asked about growing her brand using social media. This is a topic relevant to many creators in the iCreateDaily community and the first in several videos covering social media for growing your brand. Whether you are interested in growing your own brand or becoming a freelance social manger many of the same strategies apply. Conversation Topics:Why an audience is important Being consistent Starting a Facebook Page What and when to post Watermarking content Working through fear Examples of artist-storytellers Why storytelling matters How authors can use visual art Tips for Instagram “Consistency is key for growing your brand and social media following.”~iCreateDailyRESOURCES:https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journals) https://www.icreatedaily.com/artist-bios/ (The Best Artist Bios) https://www.facebook.com/groups/iCreateDaily/ (iCreateDaily for Creator's Facebook Group) https://www.amazon.com/Whole-New-Mind-Right-Brainers-Future/dp/B001DIH1KU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1568232464&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=e76db3af95bb31008f8ca1cb9963c649&language=en_US (A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink) (we consider this required reading for serious creators) http://bit.ly/2A9ob7R (Zoom.us – a great resource for free video and audio recordings), solo or in conference; free up to 45 minutes per session. We use Zoom for recording our video and audio podcasts. It's https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!Ⓡ)

Follow Your Heart no Matter WhatTeo Alfero is founder of the Wolf Connection and author of a new book titled https://www.amazon.com/Wolf-Connection-Wolves-Teach-about-ebook/dp/B07M9LN8N3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=teo+alfero&qid=1564583688&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=dc6c015715ab5c0a4129e81e0a8ec354&language=en_US (The Wolf Connection, What Wolves Can Teach Us about Being Human). Teo Alfero is an author, speaker, transformational teacher, founder of the Wolf Connection sanctuary, and creator of Wolf Therapy®. These programs brings healing empowerment to individuals dealing with psychological and emotional pain, addiction and trauma, using the human-wolf bond.  Teo is also the author of a new book, https://amzn.to/332MW2M (The Wolf Connection,What Wolves Can Teach Us about Being Human) that expands on all that we'll be talking with him about today. Born and raised in Argentina, Teo moved to California in 1999, where he spent fourteen years in spiritual and shamanic studies. We're eager to get into Teo's origin story of following his heart to doing the amazingly inspiring work he's doing today with wolves and healing. “I started this organization with $20 and no idea what do with wolves or how to run an organization. Follow your heart no matter what.”~Teo Alfero, founder & author-The Wolf Connection Conversation Points:Teo's origin story Adopting his first wolf Finding the original 16 wolf pack Learning to trust your heart The ‘checklist' for following your heart Teo's journey as a shaman Volunteering at a rescue organization Learning from wolves Starting a wolf sanctuary with only $20 Five year “overnight success” Do wolves really howl at the moon? The magic of wolf howling The harmony and connection of wolves The human-wolf connection Nurturing instinct of wolves Giving 150% to your visions and dreams Teo's daughter growing up around wolves Integrating wolves with Teo's family and pets Parenting advice Teo learned from Wolves Introducing new wolves to the wolf pack Teo's future vision for The Wolf Connection RESOURCES: https://www.amazon.com/Wolf-Connection-Wolves-Teach-about-ebook/dp/B07M9LN8N3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=teo+alfero&qid=1564583688&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=9b9029731450a736433249da6664c428&language=en_US (The Wolf Connection, What Wolves Can Teach Us about Being Human) https://wolfconnection.org/ (The Wolf Connection organization) https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Kodi-Smit-McPhee/dp/B07GJWKZV9/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=alpha&qid=1564579970&s=gateway&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=69f397cfe687fac3321835a97f2b6737&language=en_US (Alpha – movie) https://www.amazon.com/Julie-Wolves-Jean-Craighead-George-ebook/dp/B00X3NIVX4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=julie+and+the+wolves&qid=1564581510&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=085bcb82d5e91d6e3a9906675d5317ea&language=en_US (Julie of the Wolves) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/iCD-Wolf.jpg ()

If you tune in to the news, unfiltered social feeds, radio, and click bait articles long enough, it can feel suffocating. Overcoming negativity and fear is an option though. Generally, letting news (wherever it comes from) that you can't change suck your energy, doesn't serve your creativity or life goals. In this Coffee Break, we're discussing the types of news that can have a negative impact and what to do about it! Conversation Points:Negative news and clickbait Staying focused on goals One of LeAura's fears Positivity trends How to seek positive media Cutco's 5-minute rule https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0rG5SkpSIw (The Mind of Jay Shetty: An Interview with Vishen Lakhiani) https://www.icreatedaily.com/addictive-behaviors/ (Addictive Behaviors Can be Good or Bad. Choose.) https://www.icreatedaily.com/good-morning-quotes/ (Good Morning Quotes (Hal Elrod interview at the end)) https://www.icreatedaily.com/daily-planning/ (Daily Planning for Achieving Your Goals) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Stinking-Thinking-habits.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

Tara Jacobsen has gained her success online with over 19 years experience in the marketing industry and is the owner of multiple businesses and websites!  As an entrepreneur and maker, Tara knows how to get results in sales and marketing, which led to the creation of successful marketing systems for her “DIY” and entrepreneur clients. Tara's strong history in Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Etsy, Small Business, Real Estate, and Author Marketing combined with her 100 miles per hour, “tell it like it is” personality have earned her the title “The Queen of Marketing Ahhh's” from her raving fans. Pulling from her vast experience in the trenches of growing her own businesses, Tara helps small and medium-sized business owners grow theirs. And… This is AMAZING… Tara and her marketing partner, Rebekah Welch, committed to writing a book a week on all things marketing for their company, Marketing, and Media Monsters. As if that were not enough, Tara, along with her husband, served as foster parents for 3 sibling children whom they ended up adopting!   Oh… and in her spare time, she loves to create her own ephemeral journals!  We're eager to dive into this conversation with today's guest, Tara Jacobsen! Conversation Points:Tara's origin story Tara's marketing blog How Tara stays productive What Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is Why creators should incorporate SEO SEO for bloggers and Google ranking SEO for Etsy sellers Tools bloggers and Etsy sellers can use for SEO Why analytics and market trends matter Optimizing product listings on Etsy Writing a book a week for 6 months Creating systems for productivity Parting advice from Tara Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)RESOURCEShttps://marketingartfully.com/ (Tara Jacobson's website) https://www.amazon.com/Tara-Jacobsen/e/B00HZZ5R10/ref=as_li_ss_tl?fbclid=IwAR2aCcnBK2o36OARvDaBhhaj11Yn_KtpFz3nuvlRLwikV1FUg8hNGtn_Um0&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-store-20&linkId=81b9b71fff38071f7d1bd1a2a1dbaca4&language=en_US (The Marketing Monsters books) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/how-bloggers-make-money-amber-bracegirdle/ (iCreate Daily interview with Amber Bracegirdle) https://keywordkeg.com/ (Keyword Keg)

In this Coffee Break, we're sharing about how to be a social media manager and how you can get started! Several members in our iCreatDaily community expressed interest in freelance social media management. If you enjoy chatting about your favorite areas of interest and expertise, and engaging with people online in general, social media management might be a good fit for you. How to Be a Social Media ManagerA social media manager is someone who helps maintain other brands, personalities, and businesses maintain a presence on social platforms such as: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter LinkedIn Snapchat Smaller industry-related networking platforms if needed Don't worry though because if you don't have to personally manage all those if you don't want to. Some freelance marketers will manage everything for clients, and others just focus on 1-3 platforms they enjoy the most. Some of the responsibilities of a social media manager include:Posting brand/business-related content Responding to questions and comments Curating related industry posts (like articles, photos, or content relevant to the industry) Sharing content from other pages Monitoring engagement on any given social platform Initiating conversations on pages or private groups (i.e., Facebook Groups) Moderating and banning community behavior as issues amongst members crop up Graphic design on Canva, image editing skills, or photoshop (this is an optional skill but gives you a huge advantage since many people are looking for one person to fill many roles) “Think of yourself as the host of the community, you want to foster good conversation and engagement while keeping the riff-raff out!” ~ iCreateDaily.comWe recommend you start offering services on the one platform you use the most and you can always expand from there. We'll cover more about how to be social management and tips for online community management in the Coffee Break! https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Social-Media-Manager-Host.jpg () Community Management Job OpportunitiesHere are some currently open job opportunities we've found on UpWork. You'll be able to view the range of jobs, prices people are willing to pay, and skills required. Generally, the role of an Online Community Manager is less complex than a full-on Social Media Manager so it's a great starting point. We've linked an article in the resources section below that explains the difference between community vs social management. These are just a range of jobs to show you what is possible and what businesses are actively looking for. If a specific job or job-role stands out of interest for you, that could be a good place for you to begin to learn more. Strategy + Content Management Opportunity:  Strategy, management & posting on FB & LinkedIn (4-8 posts/mth/platform) Creation, management & growth of online community via FB & LinkedIn groups Social listening to community https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~014515f621c7dc45ea (View full job listing with price + time details here.) Social Media Content + Community Management:  The not-for-profit publisher of A Course in Miracles (ACIM), the Foundation for Inner Peace, is looking for a result-oriented, independent contractor to help create and execute its Social Media strategy. Candidates must be proficient: In major social media channels (primarily Facebook & Instagram) Tools such as Hootsuite LinkedIn knowledge a plus. https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~01b14615c1fe27e89e (View full list of requirements and job details here.) Social Media Content Planning:You will start off by planning roughly 15 posts for the month on a media planner that will post on Instagram and Facebook. We will work together on finding the post times and hashtags that work well. I will provide content from a photoshoot we do once a month. The account is for a restaurant. https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~011e78e0c11aed0ec3 (View full...

What's holding you back? If you're searching for greater clarity and meaning…. and interested in breaking free from unconscious patterns that sabotage your happiness, you will definitely enjoy this illuminating conversation. Today's guest, Sandra Biskind, along with her husband, Daniel, is an author, spiritual mentor and coach, teacher and trainer of life mastery and personal development. Sandra and Daniel have dedicated their lives to empowering people to free themselves from pain, suffering, sadness and limiting beliefs.We all have unconscious patterns and beliefs that are preventing us from growing more fully into our potential and the life of our dreams. Sandra and Daniel are adept at helping clients deactivate dysfunctional patterns that get in the way of creating a life of greater success and happiness. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Sandra Biskind, co-author of the internationally bestselling book, Codebreakers: Discover the Password to Unlock the Best Version of You. So please join us for this conversation with Sandra where we cover:Sandra's story Psychic abilities as a child Abusive marriage and massive health issues Sovereignty over your own mind Conscious vs unconscious mind Figuring out what's holding you back Four core questions for greater clarity The Codebreaker system Sandra and David's system for writing Codebreakers The Platinum Life system Sandra's future visions “It's up to us to train our minds so that we can have the lives we want.” ~ Sandra Biskind, author, speaker, entrepreneurRESOURCES:  https://www.codebreakerbook.com/ (Sandra and David's Website) https://www.amazon.com/Codebreaker-Discover-Password-Unlock-Version-ebook/dp/B07H3QMVCS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=codebreakers&qid=1563841584&s=gateway&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=7280a8e44b19edea1ce40c0907c1d383&language=en_US (Codebreaker: Discover the Password to Unlock the Best Version of You) https://www.amazon.com/Out-Limb-Shirley-Maclaine-ebook/dp/B004G8P7D2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Out+on+a+Limb+Shirley+Maclaine&qid=1563841784&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=1f327924435e62b99704215d52632ea9&language=en_US (Out on a Limb by Shirley Maclaine) https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Thoughts-Life-ebook/dp/B00DHG22R8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2XHU3NEYPAUID&keywords=wayne+dyer&qid=1563841832&s=gateway&sprefix=Wayne+,aps,137&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=ee5e335f25a5dbdb9b0dfdb2b9cba0b0&language=en_US (Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life by Dr Wayne Dyer)  https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Dreams.jpg ()

Do you ever feel stuck in a rut? Depressed? The voices in your head seem to have taken a vacation? Or maybe you've felt like something is missing but can't put a finger on it? Maybe you're just ready for a change? Reinventing yourself begins with noticing the signs in your life that indicate it's time for something new. In this Coffee Break, we discuss how life can give us many signs that it's time to shift… and how reinventing yourself can happen at any time! Conversation Topics:Feeling stuck or off track Managing frustration Listening to signals Reinvention Mix up your routine “We grow stronger through ascending. Take the stairs. Rise into your vision of yourself.”~LeAura Alderson, Cofounder-iCreateDaily.com  Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPodcast (iTunes) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPStitcher (Stitcher) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDPGooglePlay (Google Play ) ~ Listen on http://bit.ly/iCDRadioPublic (RadioPublic)RESOURCEShttps://www.icreatedaily.com/never-give-up-on-your-dreams/ (Never Give up on Your Dreams) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x29hY6_8bDg (Brain Surgeon's Advice On How To Stop Negative Behaviors And Strengthen Your Mind) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner) https://www.icreatedaily.com/cognitive-restructuring/ (The Cognitive Restructuring of the Learner's Mind)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/rise-your-vision-quotes.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

We first met today's guest when we were attending training for certification on becoming Passion Test facilitators, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in January 2011. Then, we saw Hal at a Hidden Riches conference in San Diego in the fall of 2013 Our next intersection was in January 2014, for a 3-day, investing seminar with Phil Town and his Rule #1 coaching. We're looking forward to catching up with Hal Price to learn more about the heart-centered, service-oriented work he's now doing in the world. What we know of Hal's newest work is that he's a storyteller of “Heroic Heart Stories” on a mission to help children stay in touch with their special and creative selves. Hal Price's “Heroic Heart Series” brings together Hal's childhood, his passion to spread more love in the world and his interest in writing and telling stories through his beautifully illustrated children's books featuring a talking bear named, Eli. Hal is the father of three purpose-driven children, a grandfather of two adorable little red-headed angels, and when he is not writing or speaking, he can be found walking and photographing the beach, salt marsh, and mountains of his new home in Carpentaria, California. Topics Discussed:  Hal's wake up call How Hal's mom influenced his life Discovery through identity crises The importance of story The idea of Eli the Bear story Hal's writing habit Nature walks for creativity How Hal is manufacturing the bears Collaborating with other creators School systems using his book The Bear Essentials of Life “When I'm moving in nature I'm feeling the flow of life.”~Hal Price, author, storyteller, creatorRESOURCES: http://www.halpriceauthor.com/ (Hal Prices's website) https://www.elibearstories.com/ (Eli the Bear website) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (90 Day Goals Journal)     https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Hal-Price-flow-of-life.jpg ()

Word of mouth marketing is still the leading form of marketing and the online version of this are reviews. In this Coffee Break, we're talking about the importance of reviews for creators. Conversion Points: Word of mouth marketing Focusing on positives The importance of reviews How to ask for reviews Review based e-commerce platforms An offer! “We become the stories we tell.” ~ Bill Mosher, documentarianRESOURCEShttps://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily journals) https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (iCreateDaily 90 Day Goals Journal ) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their work.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

Dr. Dragos is an award-winning scientist, writer, and international speaker now living in New Zealand. As a speaker, Dr. Dragos has shared the stage with New York Times bestselling authors, rock stars, international business, and government leaders. As a scientist, Dragos received his Ph.D. Magna Cum Laude in Germany with a dissertation in the field of satellite-based intelligence. He's peer-reviewed for leading scientific journals, and until recently, held a leadership position with the New Zealand Government, driving the research strategy for the national space program. Dr. Dragosh left this position to promote his book The Pursuit of Dreams: Claim Your Power, Follow Your Heart, and Fulfill Your Destiny. As a filmmaker, Dragos created The Amazing You movie available in 20 languages; and The Pursuit of Dreams docuseries, now available from Hay House. Conversation Topics:Dragos's story Growing up in a communist country The question Drago's asked at 24 years old Working through social pressures The journey from North to South poles Dragos's path to trusting faith From engineer to author and filmmaker Internal versus externals motivations Story of Hubble telescope Suppressing truth Credibility and super credibility Touring the USA Dragos's spiritual journey The Greatest Power in the World book Dragos's future plans and dreams “Dreams take effort and work. They don't come cheap.” ~ Dr. Dragoshttps://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

Need a break? As much as we love diving into our creative cave, shutting out the world, and making all the things… we have to come up for some creative inspiration sometimes! In this Coffee Break, we talk about the importance of taking breaks and more importantly, seeking uplifting art that inspires us. Conversation Topics:  The creator cave Creative inspiration Importance of reviews Inspirational soundtracks Creative energy Music and exercise for more creativity Pushing through resistance Persistence X Prize and Peter Diamandis Being your own hero Superheroes Lord of The Dance story Creative legacy RESOURCES https://www.xprize.org/prizes/ansari (The Ansari X Prize) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxYaFvzSv2U (Lord of the Dance 1996 Michael Flatley) https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Showman-Hugh-Jackman/dp/B078HT6H7K/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=The+greatest+showman&qid=1561422109&s=instant-video&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=c52b69400bd250d83307cce42fe445ba&language=en_US (The Greatest Showman movie)     https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

Today's guest has written 28 books and sold over 500,000 books in 84 countries and 5 languages. But it didn't start that way. In 2007, when her first book didn't sell, she resolved to solve that problem by learning marketing and the book publishing industry. And that she did, so well in fact that today, Joanna Penn is an Award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author, who also writes and publishes non-fiction books and courses for authors. In 2011, after 3 years of research, study and application, Joanna Penn and her husband downgraded their lifestyle so they could leave their jobs and focus full time on Joanna's author business. Today, Joanna—along with her husband and business partner—run their own small press publishing company, Curl Up Press. In addition to being a prolific fiction and non-fiction author, Joanna teaches authors how to make a living from your books through her courses and books, along with a ton of free information on her fabulous podcast and website… called… what else but, TheCreativePenn.com. We're thrilled to welcome none other than the lovely Joanna Penn! Conversation Points:Joanna's story and background Writing her first book Making the leap from job to self-employed The craft versus the business Downsizing lifestyle in the beginning Starting with your end goals as a writer Joanna's creative and business habits How Joanna started writing fiction Helping her dad publish a book Co-writing a book with her mom How Joanna plans her year Maintaining health as a creator Creating habits around your lifestyle Travel, research, and goals for books Joanna's new podcast Multiple income streams Future of voice and voice AI for authors Final advice for writers Joanna's future goals and vision “Figure out who you are, what you want, and your definition of success. Then figure out what you're willing to do, to get to that.”~Joanna Penn, author, podcaster, writer RESOURCEShttps://www.thecreativepenn.com/timeline/ (The Creative Penn website (Joanna's non-fic site)) https://jfpenn.com/ (JF Penn website (Joanna's novels)) https://www.amazon.com/Joanna-Penn/e/B002BM8ICW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1561056548&sr=1-2&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=c4d21b79d961e286ca9210326ad5fb3c&language=en_US (Joanna's non-fiction books on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/J-F-Penn/e/B00AVLL4WG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1561056502&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=affea23eb1280d179897d08499c3a2a8&language=en_US (Joanna's fiction books on Amazon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnFC-s2nOtI (Deep Fake Voice AI) http://icreatedaily.com/90-day-goals-journal (90 Day Goals Journal & Planner)   https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Joanna-Penn-Quote.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

What is an Authorpreneur?Selling books, especially fiction books, is no walk in the park. Unless the park is on fire, molten lava is spreading like the Black Plague, and the rocks you're hoping on are melting as you make your escape. So what's this “Authorpreneur” thing? Well firstly, it's not just another obnoxious word you constantly misspell. Being an authorpreneur is about embracing the business of selling books. In this Coffee Break, we're introducing a guest we interviewed for the iCreateDaily podcast and discussing some of the struggles of being an author for a living. Topics Discussed:An author we're excited to interview Non-fiction vs fiction market Building an audience Paying a PR team vs doing your own marketing Market demand for storytellers Keep on learning Being healthy RESOURCES:https://www.amazon.com/Joanna-Penn/e/B002BM8ICW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1560872473&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=803a3da98bb87f518c4f31788c80629a&language=en_US (Joanna Penn's Non-Fiction Books on Writing) https://www.amazon.com/J-F-Penn/e/B00AVLL4WG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1560872745&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=e9dff837e5da5335408f9c86d2d58f1e&language=en_US (Joanna Penn's Fiction Books) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/episode-55-book-promotion-joshua-robertson/ (Book Promotion for Fantasy Authors with Joshua Robertson) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/ayn-cates-sullivan/ (Publishing Novels, Selling Books, and Irish Mythology with Ayn Cates Sullivan) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/award-winning-childrens-authors/ (Award Winning Children's Book Authors Sheri Fink & Derek Taylor Kent) https://www.icreatedaily.com/t-shirt-printing/ (T-Shirt Printing on Demand Pros and Cons) https://www.icreatedaily.com/starving-artist/ (Secrets of the Non-Starving Artist) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/authorprenure.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

Today's guest is an author, recording artist, and entrepreneur with a Masters degree in Culture and Creation Spirituality, and a concentration in Art as Meditation. Gabriela Masala is a coach, facilitator, and consultant who integrates holistic energetic healing and universal wisdom with contemplative expressive arts and energy medicine. Serving clients from decades of experience along with her husband, Solomon Masala, Gabriela is founding partner of Source Consulting Group, employing creativity—including art, yoga, dance, meditation, movement, nature, and adventure—as a catalyst for transformation. In addition to all of that, Gabriela has a 13-year-old daughter, Talia, who is very fortunate to be homeschooled in full creative and artistic freedom! Conversation Topics:Gabriela's story The school Gabriela got her unique Master degree Gabriela's creative spirituality Song Carrier work Corporate and individual clients Workshops Gabriela hosts Her husband's role in corporate trainings Bringing creativity to corporate environments Tapping into creativity power Art as meditation Quantum physics and creativity Cultivating creative habits “Meditation is to know yourself, to discover yourself, a way to create and impact your reality.” ~Gabriela Masala, author, entrepreneur, creatorRESOURCEShttps://gabrielamasala.com/ (Gabriela Masala's Website) https://sourceconsultinggroup.com (Source Consulting Group) https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Magnificent-Practices-Activate-Unlimited/dp/1504398858/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=gabriela+masala&qid=1560375444&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=icd-store-20&linkId=7fd1e66f54bdfa38a165cf09066921b5&language=en_US (Everyday Magnificent: Practices to Activate an Unlimited Life) (Gabriela's book) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma6oUPLpLYg (Erik Wahl's painting at a corporate event) https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal-free/ (90 Day Gratitude Journal)   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

Habits of Creative PeopleLet's face it; creative minds tend to wander. We've learned from our own experience, as well as that of many successful creators, that it's the daily habits of successful people that make all the difference. More often than not, creatives resist constraints and schedules with a preference for free-flowing. We can certainly relate to that. However, most success stories are based on the structure of daily habits and routines that compound over time.  Positive habits create a vehicle for creative ideas to reach their destination.The structure of daily creative routines leads to greater creative freedom and success.~Devani Alderson, Cofounder-iCreateDaily.comhttps://www.icreatedaily.com/daily-habits-of-successful-people/ (Read the full article with creator profiles here!)

Today we're joined by mental health therapist, intuitive counselor, fiction, and non-fiction author, and product creator, Jill Sylvester!  With a holistic bent, focused on life and wellness counseling, Jill has successfully guided hundreds of clients in private practice in the area of personal development. Her goal is to help people raise the bar for themselves in order to lead more authentic, healthy, and purpose-filled lives. Jill also works helps clients deepen their understanding of the language of energy and intuition.   Drawing on her own experience working with intuition for over 20 years; as a parent raising healthy minded children, on several cold cases with law enforcement, and with clients in session. Jill has published two books: Land of Blue – a YA fiction novel with personal development woven in Trust Your Intuition – her brand new book about helping people develop intuition. This book is mostly geared toward anyone struggling with anxiety or depression. As of this recording, Jill's Trust Your Intuition comes out on May 31st! Which means it's currently live as you're tuning in! Jill also has a line of products called Planting the Seeds. Planting the Seeds is a line of self-help cards based on therapeutic models of self-esteem building for children. Jill has blended her holistic perspective that defines her dedication to raising healthy-minded children. As an author, and creator of Planting the Seeds products, Jill Sylvester brings her work to those outside her office setting who are seeking social and emotional well-being strategies and stronger mental health. Conversation Points:  Jill's story of how she got into intuitive therapy How intuition manifested in Jill's life Honing your intuition Trusting and acting on intuition About Jill's practice and clients Working with your shadow self The Land of Blue, Jill's fiction novel Jill's entrepreneurial journey Working with her daughter on Planting the Seeds cards Jill's creative habits Jill's greatest struggle Final comments and Jill's next goals! “Part of evolving is listening to intuition than acting on it.”  ~Jill Sylvester, intuitive counselor, author, creatorRESOURCES:http://jillsylvester.com/ (Jill Sylvester's website)https://www.amazon.com/Jill-Sylvester/e/B071JD9L95/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1559136705&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=4775f56c882ce5a3eb8e868dbc057899&language=en_US (Jill's Books and Affirmation Cards) https://www.icreatedaily.com/self-discovery/ (Self Discovery – A Personal Odessey into Self Awareness) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/intuition-quotes-jill-sylvester.jpg ()   https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

How Hard Should T Shirt Printing Be?A breeze, right? You make a design, load it to a pre-templated shirt, set the colors you want, and BAM! A fun Sunday evening project that'll earn you income in a snap! The promise is that the t-shirt printing and money making can happen while you sleep. WRONG! (Maybe).The Complexity of Print on DemandAfter about a day or so of research, you'll quickly discover a world of complications masked in overly simplistic and clunky platforms. We spent several months in testing sample orders on t-shirts and hoodies with multiple print-on-demand services with scattered success and some fails, but rarely consistently good results. To be fair, as you get into it, custom apparel printing is a much more complex task than you might imagine. Apparel printing is a complex amalgamation of fabric, color, design, art, sizing, quality, pricing, and numerous other shopping carts, shipping and fulfillment scenarios, that it makes for a complicated system to cobble it all together into one elegant platform. https://www.icreatedaily.com/t-shirt-printing/ (Check out all of our screenshots here!)

You know more than you think!… We know you do. If your goal is to earn money from being a creator, whether it's side income or your full-time work, this episode could offer some ideas.  As you most likely know, it's not easy to earn from your work, especially when you're just getting started. Well, one way to turn your creative endeavors and skill into some income is by teaching. We recorded this Coffee Break live on Facebook to help kickstart some ideas on how you could turn your skills into an income producing activity. Without a degree and without needing to be that tech-savvy! An Opportunity to TeachIf you would like to learn more about turning your skills into something you can teach others, we invite you to learn more about what Teachable has to offer. There you will join the over 3,000 people who have signed up to learn how to teach what they know and get paid for it! https://mbsy.co/v3Nps (Teachable's Creator Challenge start's June 1st, 2019!) Here's a taste of what you'll learn in this free 45-minute class… The 5 key types of online course businesses and how to identify which is best for you Our learnings from the 5,319 online courses that generated revenue just last month Examples of 30+ different types of online course topics The 3-step framework you can use to choose the right course topic Strategies you can use to create a curriculum that provides real results for your students Tips for recording a beautiful course that you can be proud of — even if you're on a budget and haven't used a camera before The easiest way to setup your course website and start accepting payments Everything you need to know about marketing your course as a first-timer A behind-the-scenes walkthrough of our exact course marketing plan An 8-day course launch framework that hundreds of instructors have used to enroll their first students in their new courses (with the exact email templates they used!) How to scale and grow your course business from a part-time side project to a real business (with 5+ real-life case-studies) And lots more!

You're probably here because you're wondering how to make money as an artist. If you've always been told that “you can't make money as an artist”, take heart. It's not true. You can join the ranks of the many who are… if you're serious about your art.The fact that there are thousands of successful artists today, earning a full or part-time living from their art is a testament to what's possible. Not only is it possible to make money as an artist and creator, it's more possible today than ever in the history of the world.The reason the iCreateDaily slogan is: For creators serious about their work, is because that's what it will take for you to make money as an artist, writer, musician, dancer, product developer, ecommerce seller, online and off-line retail.  

If you're a creator aspiring to build a business around your work don't fret over not having your brand identity all sorted out before you start. You don't need to make branding a big deal. It will evolve as you do. Slogans – iCreateDaily has 3 Slogans(!) Yes.. perhaps it's too much. We're still refining, because we're in the journey. See what you think. We're using the first slogan more for the podcast and https://www.facebook.com/groups/iCreateDaily/ (social communities. ) The second one is more for this website, and the third tagline is our internal mantra. However, these slogans are naturally interchangeable, because ultimately, it's the same brand, just different aspects of the one brand. Here's the current breakdown on the iCreateDaily branding and slogans, should it help you to see our example. The iCreateDaily ‘What' and ‘Who'1. A movement for creators serious about their work. ~https://icreatedailypodcast.com/ (iCreateDailyPodcast.com)Movement = Our what Creators = Our who   The iCreateDaily ‘How'2. The day is the way. ~iCreateDaily.comDaily = Our how – it is our message, our mantra and our practice. Our “daily” theme is strongly stated in our name and supported by all that we do. We publish daily content between our website, podcast, and to our email list, as well as on our social pages. The iCreateDaily ‘Why', aka Purpose3. Create… Connect… Contribute. iCreateDaily.com= Our why The purpose that drives us is our desire to connect with—and contribute to—others through our own daily creating and creations. What & Who: a community… a movement for creators serious about their work Why: to create, connect and contribute How: through consistent daily effort So… 3 slogans can be a bit awkward. Like, “Hey… couldn't you make up your mind?!” We did have four, now it's three. The fourth one which we're using less often is: ‘Start. Sustain. Succeed.‘ We still use it in communications and somewhat in our podcast interview structure, but lessening because it's basically summed up in the “create daily” concept. We may yet refine these over time. Some companies would call some of these Vision and Mission type phraseology. https://www.icreatedaily.com/brand-identity/ (Read the full article here.)

Pinterest Facebook Twitter Reddit LinkedIn Kinds of  Creative Prompts What are Technical Prompts? A technical prompts is an instruction within guidelines toward developing a specific skill in the topical field. Technical prompts are assignments for specific kinds of work or practices. Examples include creative writing prompts to help develop writing skills, or drawing prompts many of which include particular subjects, often within distinct parameters. What are Conceptual Prompts? Conceptual prompts are ideas or concepts conveyed through various mediums that inspire creative imagination, ideation and reflection. These are our favorite creative prompts because they invoke intuitive creativity from the inside out. Conceptual prompts allow the creator to decide what meaning to assign and design accordingly. Conceptual prompts are more open to individual interpretation, and while these prompts are often abstract and obscure, the results can be any degree of abstract to concrete. https://www.icreatedaily.com/conceptual-prompts/ (Read the full article here with all the graphics!) Pinterest Facebook Twitter Reddit LinkedIn