Just Create, Dammit!

Spencer writes musicals, records albums, and authors children's books. There isn't much he doesn't do really. I had the privilege of collaborating with him earlier this year on a staged reading of one of his new musicals and was so excited to talk more with him about his experience as an artist. In this episode, we talk about Spencer's artistic philosophies, the plusses of having a muggle job to support your art, and how anti-perfectionism can get you really far in the creative process.

Maddie Tarbox is a professional voice teacher who specializes in evidence-based pedagogy. She teaches at Shenandoah University, runs a private studio, and also runs a teacher certification program. In this episode, we talk about her artistic journey, what it takes to be a teacher, values, strengths, how to balance creating and teaching, and everything in between. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) ⁠Podcast Group⁠ ⁠Possibility Session⁠ ⁠⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠⁠ You check out Maddie online at https://www.maddietarbox.com/ or follow her on instagram @maddietarboxvocalstudio or Tik Tok @maddietarboxvocalstudio As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Natalie Solomon is a photographer that has done it all but she is a wizard at stylized photo shoots. In this episode, we talk about chronic illness, burnout, and her journey to photography. We also touch on pricing and other fun artisty things. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) ⁠Podcast Group⁠ ⁠Possibility Session⁠ ⁠⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠⁠ You check out Natalie online at https://www.opiaglow.com/ or follow her on instagram @opiaglowphoto As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Annie Peterson is the author of "What She Sees: A Story Investigating Body Image" In this episode, we talk about our body image journeys, the inspiration for the book, the challenges she pushed through to complete this 5-year process, and more. Annie is the definition of wholehearted and I'm so glad she had the courage to write and illustrate this book. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) ⁠Podcast Group⁠ ⁠Possibility Session⁠ ⁠⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠⁠ You can Annie online at akpgraphicdesign.com or buy her book https://www.akpgraphicdesign.com/copy-of-origin Personal IG Account: @annie.kate.peterson Design IG Account: @a.k.design.slc As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Katharine is a Theatre Creative and Creator. She's a Director, Choreographer, Writer and Producer who is completely obsessed with musical theatre, and committed to sharing that love of theatre with the world. She recently worked on Shucked, the Tony Award Winning Broadway Show has become an expert at finding balance and success in this crazy industry. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) Podcast Group Possibility Session ⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠ You can Find Katharine Quinn online at https://www.katharinequinn.com/, On Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Years ago I read Karl Paulnack's welcome address to Boston Conservatory parents, and it has stuck with me ever since. I talk about it on today's episode as well as why I believe all artists are leaders. Karl Paulnack Address If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) Facebook Group Possibility Session ⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠ As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

My unscripted feelings about being consistent. It's overrated, and I share why. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) Possibility Session ⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠ As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Possibility isn't as trendy as Discipline, or Alignment, but it is certainly powerful. I've been working with some new clients on some Possibility sessions and I want to share a little bit about it. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) Possibility Session ⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠ As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Jenny gets personal about her experience as a fat performing artist. Our bodies have nothing and everything to do with our art. And Jenny is ready to hit this subject head-on. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

As artists, we want to focus on our art. But we have to deal with the money part eventually. Rachelle and Jenny talk about "how to money" on this podcast, and Rachelle specifically talks about the Profit First method she implements with her coaching clients. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) ⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠ Stay in Touch with Rachelle Siebke: Website:⁠ rachellesiebke.com ⁠Instagram:⁠ rachellesiebke.moneycoach⁠ Facebook: ⁠RachelleSiebke.MoneyCoach ⁠Vimeo: ⁠https://vimeo.com/rachellesiebkemoneycoach⁠ ⁠Download her free money guide⁠ As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

It is easy to get stuck in the all or nothing thinking of "I have to be an artist 100% of the time or not at all." Or "I have to make all of my money from my art or I'm not a real artist." Rachelle and Jenny discuss how to approach your "day" job as an artist in a way that serves you. Your day job doesn't have to be something you dread every day. It can be something that sets you up for success in your art. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) Free Fear Meditation Stay in Touch with Rachelle Siebke: Website: rachellesiebke.com Instagram: rachellesiebke.moneycoach Facebook: RachelleSiebke.MoneyCoach Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/rachellesiebkemoneycoach Download her free money guide As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) Workshop Information Register for the Workshop: https://forms.gle/LPLvUcHmn6T8Uuov5 Stay in Touch with Rachelle Siebke: Website: rachellesiebke.com Instagram: rachellesiebke.moneycoach Facebook: RachelleSiebke.MoneyCoach Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/rachellesiebkemoneycoach Download her free money guide As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) Workshop Information Register for the Workshop: https://forms.gle/LPLvUcHmn6T8Uuov5 Stay in Touch with Rachelle Siebke: Website: rachellesiebke.com Instagram: rachellesiebke.moneycoach Facebook: RachelleSiebke.MoneyCoach Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/rachellesiebkemoneycoach Download her free money guide As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) Workshop Information Register for the Workshop: https://forms.gle/LPLvUcHmn6T8Uuov5 Stay in Touch with Rachelle Siebke: Website: rachellesiebke.com Instagram: rachellesiebke.moneycoach Facebook: RachelleSiebke.MoneyCoach Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/rachellesiebkemoneycoach Download her free money guide As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

I am taking a break from the podcast for a little bit. I'm not sure when I'll be back. But I wanted to let you know how you might be able to get a similar experience from me while I'm taking a break. In this episode I share three of the resources I have created for you for FREE. And I share how you can opt-in to my email list. All of the energy that I've spent on my podcast will be directed toward my emails for the time being. So I hope to see you there! Get Unstuck Worksheet Feel Your Feelings Cheat Sheet Fear Meditation/Visualization If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

A quick pop in to ask you an empowering question for the week to help you have your own back. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Is there a difference between comfort and peace? I explore this idea in today's episode and finish with a variety of ways you can become a Radical Peace Seeker in your life. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Technically, I stole this thought from my student but it is definitely worth sharing here. I share two questions to help you if you feel out of alignment with your life right now. Happy Listening! If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Do you feel stuck in a loop constantly comparing yourself to the people you see on social media or even in real life? It is a tough loop to get out of, but I'm sharing 3 ideas that will help you stop the comparison game so you can create the life and the art you want. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

If you haven't listened to this amazing acceptance speech from September, you will now hear it. Hear it. Take it in. Let it change you. Let it inspire you to be an example of what is possible. Here is a link to a video of her acceptance speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq4Q0Qs08Pc If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Today, in celebration of my birth, I am sharing 20 things that I am proud of from the last year of my life. Everything from drinking more water to coming out to my friends and family! It has been a great year, and I am here to take up space so you have the audacity to take up space! Be proud of your accomplishments big and small! If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Are you waiting for someone to give you permission to do the thing you've been dying to do? Well, consider this your permission slip or your sign to do it. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

I've used my coaching skills over the last few years to improve my outlook and mindset about dating. I've learned a few things and thought this would be a fun, vulnerable gift for you to celebrate my 10th episode. As always, I imagine if I had to learn it, others might need to hear it, too. I am nowhere near perfect, but that doesn't mean I have to wait to share what I've learned so far! If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

This is a little poem or love note I wrote to myself back in April that I rediscovered in my notes app. So I thought I would share it with you. There is space for it all. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

I freaking love goals. But, you can burn out pretty fast if you aren't setting EFFECTIVE goals that align with who you are. Because I love goals so much, I got a little excited and made this the longest episode yet. BUT, it is chock-full of ideas to help you set a goal that you won't give up on. I mention two tools in the podcast that are linked below. Because I don't want you to forget about the goals and dreams you have. I want you to create the life you desire. So I am giving you as many tools as I can to help you get there. How To Get Unstuck Worksheet - https://mailchi.mp/bc6aa28fd9c6/lets-get-unstuck Dream Matrix - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YvV3r7IsRPgGwrez_yXGcRV0vCQ8m7IuESHEnURTSCY/copy If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

As creatives, it is important for us to not create in isolation. I share two rules I follow that help me look outside of myself and stay true to my inner artist. The photo of Michael Phelps that I mention in the episode - https://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/08/michael-phelps-olympics-rio-chad-le-clos-usa-gold-medal-photos If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Do you create vision board after vision board and never seem to get to work on making those visions a reality? If you find the big picture things to be a lot easier than the nitty-gritty details, then take the 4 tips I share in this episode to help you zoom in and get to work on making your dreams come true. Here are some links to the music mentioned in CREATIVE CORNER Lizzo's new album - https://open.spotify.com/album/1NgFBv1PxMG1zhFDW1OrRr?si=1b89a616a5894744 Brandi's most recent album - https://open.spotify.com/album/5mIT7iw9w64DMP2vxP9L1f?si=ecS2WNM0T0ueZ_p7MXMBSQ If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

This episode is a meditation you can use to decompress after a long day of being human. I created this meditation because I needed something like this. If I needed it, I estimated there was at least one more of you out there that needed it, too. So I'm sharing it here. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

The reason you aren't creating isn't because of how much or how little money you have, the number of hours in the day, or because of what your teacher said to you that one time. It is easy to blame our circumstances. In this episode, I get down to the nitty-gritty of why you aren't creating the art and life you want. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

This is for all of the perfectionists and recovering perfectionists out there. A short and sweet message to remind you that the creative process isn't meant to be perfect. If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Your own self-concept is heavily influenced by how you think others will perceive you and/or the feedback you've received throughout your life. You can take back the narrative and own your self-concept instead of waiting to hear what others think. In this episode, I share why I think understanding your self-concept is important and how you can take ownership over it. In this episode's Creative Corner I share about the following artists: @biltslouisart https://www.instagram.com/p/CUtYj_zL4kt/ @jrothillustrate https://www.instagram.com/p/CSr0_KGnJg9/ If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Welcome to my first podcast episode! Learn a little bit about my artistic journey, the mission of this podcast, and how to be the ultimate creator of your life and your art.