Just Be Creative

Bonus Episode: A tragic incident involving a ten-year-old boy and a community that rose up to support him. Find Jordan: http://www.kellyandkelso.com Follow Us At: http://www.justbecreativepod.com Jordan is a Texas author/artist who has been working on his craft over the last 10 years. As a child, he could always be found with a pencil or crayon in hand; dreaming up creative story ideas, new characters, or funny doodles to entertain his family. After caring for his Uncle Kelly who had Down syndrome he saw that there was a great lack of understanding and compassion for those with special needs. His goal with the Kelly series is to educate young children on the unique needs of those with Down syndrome that most parents or schools oftentimes inadvertently fail to teach them. Jordan's hope is that by helping kids understand Down syndrome we can create a ripple effect of kindness in the community that will honor his uncle's memory. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justbecreative/message

Part 2 of my conversation with Author, Illustrator, and Inclusion Speaker, Jordan Burk. We talk about writing and self-publishing his book series. Find Jordan: http://www.kellyandkelso.com Follow Us At: http://www.justbecreativepod.com Jordan is a Texas author/artist who has been working on his craft over the last 10 years. As a child, he could always be found with a pencil or crayon in hand; dreaming up creative story ideas, new characters, or funny doodles to entertain his family. After caring for his Uncle Kelly who had Down syndrome he saw that there was a great lack of understanding and compassion for those with special needs. His goal with the Kelly series is to educate young children on the unique needs of those with Down syndrome that most parents or schools oftentimes inadvertently fail to teach them. Jordan's hope is that by helping kids understand Down syndrome we can create a ripple effect of kindness in the community that will honor his uncle's memory. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justbecreative/message

Author, Illustrator, and Inclusion Speaker, Jordan Burk, (Kelly and Kelso series) talks about writing and self-publishing his own books series. Find Jordan: http://www.kellyandkelso.com Follow Us At: http://www.justbecreativepod.com Jordan is a Texas author/artist who has been working on his craft over the last 10 years. As a child, he could always be found with a pencil or crayon in hand; dreaming up creative story ideas, new characters, or funny doodles to entertain his family. After caring for his Uncle Kelly who had Down syndrome he saw that there was a great lack of understanding and compassion for those with special needs. His goal with the Kelly series is to educate young children on the unique needs of those with Down syndrome that most parents or schools oftentimes inadvertently fail to teach them. Jordan's hope is that by helping kids understand Down syndrome we can create a ripple effect of kindness in the community that will honor his uncle's memory. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justbecreative/message

Today we are talking about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its effect on creatives and our businesses with cinematographer Jordan Beard of Harmonic Films.Quick Links: http://www.justbecreativepod.comFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/justbecreativepodFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/justbecreativepodWatch on Facebook Video: http://bit.ly/jbcfbvideoWatch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/jbcytHosted by: Photographer - Katie Norsworthy & Graphic Artist - Krist Norsworthy

Balancing Family, Life, and Creative Work. This isn’t the podcast we planned on recording. But, it is what seemed most relevant in the moment. Listen in as Katie and Krist talk about their own struggles with marriage, parenthood, business, and balance. Quick Links: http://www.justbecreativepod.comFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/justbecreativepodFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/justbecreativepodWatch on Facebook Video: http://bit.ly/jbcfbvideoWatch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/jbcytHosted by: Photographer - Katie Norsworthy & Graphic Artist - Krist Norsworthy

As a creative, it can often be difficult to make plans for the future. In this episode, Krist and his guest, Jordan Beard, talk about having a freelance career and what that looks like in reality. See Jordan's work here: https://harmonic-films.com Quick Links: http://www.justbecreativepod.comFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/justbecreativepodFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/justbecreativepodWatch on Facebook Video: http://bit.ly/jbcfbvideoWatch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/jbcytHosted by: Photographer - Katie Norsworthy & Graphic Artist - Krist Norsworthy

Many of us find a big part of our identity in our creative work and sometimes that label changes over time. In this episode, Krist talks with Jordan Beard about studying music in college and then finding a career in another creative field. Follow Jordan's journey as we talk about how he became a freelance cinematographer. See Jordan's work here: https://harmonic-films.comQuick Links: http://www.justbecreativepod.comFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/justbecreativepodFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/justbecreativepodWatch on Facebook Video: http://bit.ly/jbcfbvideoWatch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/jbcytHosted by: Photographer - Katie Norsworthy & Graphic Artist - Krist Norsworthy

In our last conversation, we talked about the "what" of Imposter Syndrome, and this episode we're talking about the "how" of it. The Impostor experience is a real thing. It's a "fancy" way to say we have persistent self-doubt and don't feel like we belong. Recognizing the problem and having support from others are two big steps in dealing with Imposter Syndrome. But what does that look like for each of us? Quick Links: http://www.justbecreativepod.comFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/justbecreativepodFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/justbecreativepodWatch on Facebook Video: http://bit.ly/jbcfbvideoWatch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/jbcytHosted by: Photographer - Katie Norsworthy & Graphic Artist - Krist Norsworthy

Do you find yourself doubting your abilities and accomplishments? Do you have a persistent, internal fear of being exposed as a fraud? Do you?! Welcome to the club! Imposter Syndrome aka Impostor Phenomenon aka Impostorism aka Fraud Syndrome aka the Impostor Experience aka I'm a Big Tricky Dummy is a real thing and many of us are plagued by it on a daily basis. Also, did you know "impostor" can also be spelled "imposter" and spellcheck won't do a gosh darn thing about it? Listen as Krist and Katie chat about it.Quick Links: http://www.justbecreativepod.comFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/justbecreativepodFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/justbecreativepodWatch on Facebook Video: http://bit.ly/jbcfbvideoWatch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/jbcytHosted by: Photographer - Katie Norsworthy & Graphic Artist - Krist Norsworthy

Any successful endeavor takes time to accomplish. A career, business, or creative project won’t be successful overnight and will be peppered with failures and wins. Listen to Katie’s journey to becoming a photographer and business owner. Quick Links: http://www.justbecreativepod.comFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/justbecreativepodFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/justbecreativepodWatch on Facebook Video: http://bit.ly/jbcfbvideoWatch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/jbcytHosted by: Photographer - Katie Norsworthy & Graphic Artist - Krist Norsworthy

This episode is about getting too old to be relevant and the possibility of getting killed by intelligent robots. If you have doubts about your creative future, you're in good company. Bonus points to anyone who can pin point the moment Katie cries! Quick Links: http://www.justbecreativepod.comFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/justbecreativepodFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/justbecreativepodWatch on Facebook Video: http://bit.ly/jbcfbvideoWatch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/jbcytHosted by: Photographer - Katie Norsworthy & Graphic Artist - Krist Norsworthy

Creativity is in your DNA. It’s about passion, desire, expression, drive, and solving problems NOT just about making money. In this episode we discuss some ways to get out of your own way and enjoy what you do.⁣Katie's Blog: https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/front-porch-projectQuick Links: http://www.justbecreativepod.comFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/justbecreativepodFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/justbecreativepodWatch on Facebook Video: http://bit.ly/jbcfbvideoWatch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/jbcytHosted by: Photographer - Katie Norsworthy & Graphic Artist - Krist Norsworthy

This episode is for those of you who want to start putting your work out there, or those who already have and want some advice on making your presentation better. If you have a printed portfolio or just and instagram; whether you are looking for a job; work as a freelancer; or don’t know what you want to do—we’ll have some helpful ideas for you. Put your work out there—Work brings in work!Presentation is an art in itself—"Packaging" matters Refine it as you go—Don’t get stale!Quick Links: http://www.justbecreativepod.comFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/justbecreativepodFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/justbecreativepodWatch on Facebook Video: http://bit.ly/jbcfbvideoWatch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/jbcytHosted by: Photographer - Katie Norsworthy & Graphic Artist - Krist Norsworthy

Your creative output is a product of your unique journey. You can be actively creative in spite of and in celebration of your shortcomings. We all want our work to be better, but in order for it to be better we need to do the work–to take the journey. Your Work is Not as Good as it Can Be ... YetSomeone Else’s Work Will Always Be Better Than YoursCreativity is an Act of Discovery Some Ideas to Get You StartedGet "Steal Like an Artist:" https://amzn.to/3b6e6J1Follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/justbecreativepodFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/justbecreativepodWatch on Facebook Video: http://bit.ly/jbcfbvideoWatch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/jbcytHosted by: Photographer - Katie Norsworthy & Graphic Artist - Krist Norsworthy

Today we are talking about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its effect on creatives and our businesses. Quick Links: http://www.justbecreativepod.comFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/justbecreativepodFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/justbecreativepodWatch on Facebook Video: http://bit.ly/jbcfbvideoWatch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/jbcytHosted by: Photographer - Katie Norsworthy & Graphic Artist - Krist Norsworthy