The Restless Creatives

Today we're talking about… Where TF I've been (because it's been a solid 9 months and I have some explaining to do) How my 2020 goals went And what my 2021 goals are You can find me at therestlesscreative.com. On insta you can find me @therestlesscreatives & @haileyisonthemoon Copyright-Free Music Intro: Meet & Fun! - Ofshane Outro: Sunset Dream - Cheel

Today, we're talking about goals, student loan craziness, passion projects, and my mindset right not.  Review 2020 goals. Where are we? Changing certain goals that ya girl was not feeling… Projects I'm loving & projects I'm avoiding My mindset right now Music Copyright: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hindsight by Density & Time

Just another update on my restless antics. Been feeling weighed down by fear and anxiousness, but it's possible I could just need to make some cute mugs and silly t-shirts. This is the story of that one time, "I married myself in Vegas." No answers. Just more questions. Thank you guys for listening. Stay cute :p Royalty-Free Music Attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

Today we're sitting down with Chi Ndika. Chi is a small business owner and yoga instructor based in Austin, Texas. Chi started her Ice Cream business called Luv Fats Ice Cream after her mother needed more dairy free options in her life. We have a conversation about doing the things you enjoy, what it take to start your own business, and how to lean into uncomfortable positions in yoga and in life. Here are ten things I learned from Chi: Learn how to twerk. In the end it's your job to figure your shit out. You have to get out to find your community. Show up!! Surround yourself with a good network. You don't have to conquer your fears to pursue something that is scary. Lean into uncomfortable moments and periods of your life. Breathe bitch. Take a moment to hear yourself think. Don't follow your friends.

Today we're sitting down with Joshua Seitz. Josh is an aspiring entrepreneur and software developer based in Austin, Texas. He also plans to become hippie and travel the country in a van. Five most valuable things I walked away with: Don't go down without a fight. Ditch the victim mentality. Respectfully question everything. Follow your vision & believe in it. Get rid of the noise.

In this episode we're sitting down with Hanna King. Hanna is a graphic designer based in Austin, Texas and she designs socks. Here are the top five things I learned from Hanna King: Learn how to ground yourself. Learn how to type properly. Keep your finger on the pulse & don't be afraid to flex old muscles. Own that you are good. Do the fun thing!

I'm going to answer this question in two parts. The first part will be how to evaluate your worth when applying for jobs or pursuing a job promotion or raise. The second part will be evaluating your value as a person and what that looks like in your relationships. Professional Don't undervalue yourself. You are worth so much more than you think you are. Understand that the market plays a role (pay scale) Understand the company you want to work for (Glassdoor) Evaluate what you're making now in comparison to pay scale and Glassdoor The market is a good indicator of what to ask for but understand that companies don't pay everyone equally. Always ask for way more than your worth. Go to the career and professional development center at whatever college you went to (if you can)   Personal life Don't undervalue yourself. You deserve the fucking world. Put yourself first (within reason). Be your own advocate. Be vocal about your standards. Royalty-Free Music Attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

Today, we're talking about 2020 goals, how I did on my 2019 goals, and how I find motivation. Also giving a student loan and debt update ($65k to $55k in 4 months).

I'm re-releasing an episode that was originally released back in March. It's about my entrepreneurial spirit, failing gracefully, taking criticism, and creating resistance in yourself.  Happy Holidays! Royalty-Free Music Attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

Over the next couple of months, I'm going to be interweaving some really awesome questions/topic ideas I've gotten from the community into the show. This week I'm talking about how to know when you should move on from your job. And I added a few action steps at the end if when you do some thinking about your situation you find yourself thinking that you want to start moving forward.  I talk about needs, wants, goals, and how we can map those things to our current job. I also talk about writing resumes, updating your portfolio, and reaching out to your network.

Today, I'm super excited because I finally got Ms. Khadijah Sawyer on the show! I met Khadeja at work and we immediately hit it off because we started talking about money and financial plans and I haven't met many people in person who like to talk about money and the things they have learned about money so candidly. It's was very refreshing. I think one of the most exciting things about her is that she just recently bought a house and she's only 23 years old! When I first proposed having her on the show, I thought we would talk about just that! The fact that she has been able to buy a home this young and at a time where it seems like people our age are not anywhere near that goal. As we started talking, I realized that what's more interesting is the fact that she's in a place in her life where she has the opportunity to do something amazing and big like buy a house! You guys know I have such a terrible track record with making good financial decisions and over the past two years I have been slowly cleaning up my act. So we're going to talk about not only Khadijah's journey with finances, but my own. Most importantly, we're going to outline what getting your shit together really looks like. Stick around at the end of the episode for bonus pieces of wisdom and value I draw out of Khadijah and I's conversation. Also, Khadijah and I are not financial planners and we are not giving financial advice. We're just really into talking about money and finances! this is for entertainment purposes only and I hope it provides you with information and resources that could be helpful in your own journey. Royalty-Free Music Attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

I'm back...

Today we're talking about letting go. Something I have never been great at. Sometime I need to do a little bit of letting go. How do you let go? Here are the 5 steps I use. Step 1: Acknowledge how you feel. Step 2: Accept how you feel. Step 3: Acknowledge what you can and can't control Step 4: React with grace and love Step 5: Be grateful for what is Royalty-Free Music Attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

Today, we're going back into the archives… in episode 22, I talked about maladaptive daydreaming and in that episode, I talked about what maladaptive daydreaming is and ways I was going  to work on being more mindful and less in the clouds. Since doing that episode, things have gotten better, but I've realized some really important things about my imagination and how I can channel my daydreaming tendencies. Royalty-Free Music Attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

Today we're answering the question, "How do I satisfy my capacity for empathy with my need for analytical tasks?" from Addie in Austin, TX. We go over finding the deeper reasons for the things you want, complete selfishness (the good kind), and setting big goals. Royalty-Free Music Attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

Today we're doing something I've been wanting to do for a while now. I finally rounded up all my favorite books in the last couple years of my life and compiled a list for you. The books on the list, are book that have influenced either my work or my personal life. I highly recommend these books to anyone that needs to understand this time in your life. Books I talk about (in no particular order) The Awakening by Kate Chopin (v spicy) The Influencing Machine by Brooke Gladstone (media bias) The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison (Beauty) I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi (Spending Money) Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell (success) Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey (debt) The Irresistible Introvert by Alexa Chung (Introversion) Everything That Remains by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus (minimalism) The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (just a good read)   Royalty-Free Music Attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

If you'd like to get to get in touch with the community or want to know more about my process and journey with creativity, join us over at @therestlesscreatives on Instagram or therestlesscreatives.com. I love to know what you think and what's going on in your creative life. Royalty-Free Music Attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

In true Restless Creative spirit, I want to talk about some changes that have been happening in my creative life i.e. all the projects I have been taking on. Royalty-Free Music Attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

Today we're talking about procrastination... or rather... perfectionism. If you're listening to this podcast, I'm going to assume three things: 1) that you're creative, 2) you want to be happy and fulfilled in a career that challenges you AND 3) you strive for perfection in the things that challenge you. When it comes to perfectionism and procrastination, I want to talk about when our perfectionism gets in the way of doing the thing that we love. That's what the show is about. It's about doing the things that we love. But sometimes we get in our own way. 5 pretty simple ways to get yourself out of the, “all talk and no action idea” stage of perfectionism. Have a clear and nonnegotiable deadline. Pick a date. Stick to it. Pressure is good. Write it down. Pick up a pen. Write. Reflect. Talk to a friend. Ask a friend what they think. Be open. When all else fails, force yourself to start. Just do it. Keep your mind open to the idea that your idea is allowed to change.Sometimes your first idea is not as good as you think. Even good ideas can be bad. Let's Connect: If you'd like to get more behind the scenes of my process and journey with creativity, join us over at https://www.instagram.com/therestlesscreatives/ on Instagram andhttps://www.therestlesscreatives.com/. I vlog and try to get ideas from you guys whenever I can. I also love to know what you think and what's going on in your creative life.   Royalty-Free Music Attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

Today, by popular demand, I'm going to be talking about my top five biggest mistakes. Before you go thinking I'm being hard on myself. Just keep in mind I have a pretty dark sense of humor and I like poking fun at myself. It's how I grow and move on from all the stupid shit I've done. Some of my biggest mistakes are finance related, some are relationship related, lifestyle, and car-related because I have to have a category for that. If you're at a stage in your life where you're not sure you're making the right decisions or you feel like you keep fucking up. I've got great news. I feel like I have my shit together pretty well and you're about to hear a lot of unbecoming stories about myself that have all happened in the last 6-7 years.   My top five mistakes I've made in my 23-year-old life: 5. The time I did a hit and run (long time ago plz don't judge). 4. Having a boyfriend my freshmen year of college. 3. The time I parked in a private parking garage and got my car trapped while working for favor. 2. Going into debt for college. 1. Basing my lifestyle off of the people around me.   Honorable mentions: 1. The time I drove my car through flood waters lol 2. The time I dropped my keys down an elevator shaft lolol   Let's Connect: If you'd like to get more behind the scenes of my process and journey with creativity, join us over at https://www.instagram.com/therestlesscreatives/ on Instagram. I vlog and try to get ideas from you guys whenever I can. I also love to know what you think and what's going on in your creative life. I don't post very often, but I'm very active.   Royalty-Free Music Attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

#29: I'm $60k in debt. $50k is student loans and $10k in a car. There's a lot of negativity surround student loans and the economy, but I want a share a story of positivity and radical responsibility for my financial decisions and life. Royalty-Free Music Attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

#28: Today we have visual artist Precious Parker joining us. She's currently in her last year of studying photography and just recently landed an Artist in Residence here in Austin, Texas at the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. We talk about her aspirations, the steps she's taking to reach her goals, how to present yourself and your work, and maybe most important how to be aware of yourself and the space you're in. Here are 7 things I walked away from this conversation with: Be a teacher's pet. Follow what you enjoy. Take every job and project seriously. Dream big. Take baby steps. Write about your work. Be organically yourself. Don't be afraid to reach for other creative outlets. Huge shout out to Parker for coming on the show and sharing her story and her philosophy on life. It was a joy having her. You can find her here: http://preciousfparker.com/ and @parkerfpreciousart on Instagram! Copy-right free music attributions Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Interlude: Memory Rain by Yung Logos Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

#27: Today, Hailey and Kendra answer questions from the community. We talk about exploring new mediums for creating and going vegan! Copy-right free music attributions Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

#26: Today we're having a little chit chat, about what it means to have a fulfilling job, how to position yourself for a career change, and the consequences of making decisions based off of fear. Things to think about when choosing a new job: Think about where you want to be in the next five years. Think about who you are and how you work best. Be open to allowing your career path to change. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therestlesscreatives/ ... Copy-right free music attributions Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

#25: In today's episode, we sit down with Austin-based designer and illustrator Savannah Garza. We talk about facing criticism, student loan debt, and the desire for financial security. Key Take-Aways: Don't go into debt for college. Look for alternative learning experiences.  Sometimes you have to ignore criticism. Reach out to people who do what you want to do. Acknowledge your high and lows. You can find Savannah here: www.savannahgarza.com Copy-right free music attributions Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Interlude: Memory Rain by Yung Logos Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

#24: Today we have an Ask Hailey episode. We have 6 questions today from the community.  1. How you do find peace? - @parkerfprecious 2. How do you silence doubt? - @parkerfprecious 3. What does your dream retirement look like? - @jaysallie 4. What're some assumptions people have of you that you've heard? - @tryaalize 5. Which is better? Financial Freedom or Creative Freedom? - @kendrabergman 6. How do you choose guests for your shows? - @ablackcapitalist Copy-right free music attributes: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

#23: In this episode we sit down with actress, collaborator, and visionary Deja Morgan. We talk about the value of college, dealing with rejection, accepting uncertainty, and how to go for your dreams. Here are the key takeaways: College is only as useful as you make it. Have a clear vision of success. Perspective changes how you handle rejection. You owe it to yourself to jump. Collaborate. Even when you're creating for yourself. Embrace uncertainty. Copy-right free music attributions Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Interlude: Memory Rain by Yung Logos Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.  

#22: Today we talk about Maladaptive Daydreaming and how it has affected my life. Everyone daydreams, but Professor Eliezer Somer identified a much more acute version of daydreaming called Maladaptive Daydreaming. It's characterized by the following symptoms: Extremely vivid or elaborate daydreams, almost like stories Can be triggered by real life events Difficulty completing tasks Overwhelming desire to continue daydreaming Repetitive movements while daydreaming Facial expressions while daydreaming Whispering or talking to self while daydreaming Daydreaming for long periods of time This week was an interesting one to research and plan. Hope you find value in this one. Note: I'm not a doctor! Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. I'm just a girl with a laptop and a mic, trying to make interesting things. Much love xx ... Copyright-free music attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

#21: Today's episode, we sit down with Lexi Brown, an Austin-based Artist and Graphic Designer, and talk about how she finds creative balance in her busy life. Key Take-Aways: Be flexible. Let one passion fuel your other passions. Do a little bit of everything everyday. Stay away from things that drain you and collect good moments. If you feel stuck, try keeping a digital diary. Allow yourself to feel vulnerable. Do things that make you feel good. Put yourself first. Copy-Right Free Music: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Interlude: Memory Rain by Yung Logos Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

#20: In today's Q&A episode, Jackie asks, "What is your biggest creative challenges?" Kendra, my co-host for this week's episode, and I try our bests to answer. Thanks for listening. Copyright Free Music:  Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks  Interlude: Memory Rain by Yung Logos  Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

#19: Today's episode, we sit down with Rashad White, an Austin-based photographer, on his experience being a photographer for the past 7 years and making the leap into full-time freelance work. Key Take-Aways: If it's a great deal, it's too good of a deal. Have criteria for “working for free.” Sometimes letting go of creative control can lead to more collaborative projects. Niches find you. Followers does not equal money. Networking is a much slower, subtler, and complex process than the extroverts of the world let on. Jump on the kind of work you want to do. The tool is less important than your knowledge. Copy-Right Free Music: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Interlude: Memory Rain by Yung Logos Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

#18: This week we talk the experience of cutting off all my hair and the things it taught me. Music Attributes- Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

I need a break from creating. If you're reading this, you're fucking awesome. I really do appreciate all the love and support I've been getting for this podcast. Coming back with my mind and spirit refreshed on June 16th.

Episode 16: This week's episode of The Restless Creative is meant to be consumed in conjunction with the blog post at https://haileyisonthemoon.com/2019/05/12/following-your-priorities,-following-your-passions,-and-driving-your-car-through-flood-waters. It's not necessary, but will enhance your understanding of today's discussion. Today, we're talking about money, priorities, and passion. Specifically, the time I drove my care through flood waters, lost my job, and how that has shaped my life and career decisions. If you leave this moment with me with anything, here are the things I'd like you to leave with: Have an emergency fund.  Follow your priorities, not just your passions.  If increasing your income is not an option, you have to educate yourself.  ... Copy-Right Free Music: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

Episode 15: Today's episode is meant to be consumed in conjunction with the blog post on HaileyisontheMoon.com. It's not necessary, but will enhance your understanding of today's discussion. Today we're talking about not having enough time for your work, specifically, because your job takes up most of your time when you're able to actually create. Blockers, prioritization and being honest about your "why." ... Copyright-free music attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

Episode 14: Today's episode is meant to be consumed in conjunction with the blog post on HaileyisontheMoon.com. It's not necessary, but will enhance your understanding of today's discussion. Today we're talking about motivation and how it effects your work over time. Using my own podcast as a case study, we'll talk about how I have managed to guide my process, work, and my motivation.  ... Copyright-free music attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Interlude: Memory Rain by Yung Logos Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

#13: Creating Things About Not Creating These past few weeks, I've been struggling to find the motivation to make content for this podcast. In true, Restless Creative fashion, I decided to talk about it. Besides all the superficial reasons I have found to not produce this week, my anxiety and fear of failing has been major roadblocks. Regardless... One thing of value I'd like you to get out of this week's episode: when you don't feel like creating, just create. Even if it's about how you can't create. Your creative and ability to create things is skill and a practice. You have keep exercising it.

Episode 11: As you can tell, this week I'll be talking about something that I'm not so proud of. One of the absolute dumbest and saddest financial decisions I've ever made. I think it's important to talk about because I'm going to start a new 5 part series on Personal Finance and how it relates to our Restless Creative community. Stay tuned for “Creative Finances 101” starting next week, but today let's get back to the story. One of the absolute dumbest and saddest financial decisions I've ever made was trying to finance a vehicle while being broke  and having TONS of student loans. I wish I was kidding. The saddest part about it was I was at a time in my life where I was really tired of being stupid with my money, but I did absolutely no research. So here I was about to finance a vehicle with my student loans, while also being in the worst personal ruts in my life. I bought the car. Then, I did my research. Luckily, I was able to get myself out of the situation. And during one of the darkest periods of my life, I was able to learn some extremely valuable lessons: Don't let fear drive your decisions Don't be afraid of how your financial situation will look to someone else Never sign anything you have not read in its entirety. If you HAVE to finance a car, never do it through a dealership Giving up on yourself is never an option. ... Copyright-free music attributions: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Interlude 1: Memory Rain by Yung Logos Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

#010: Today we're talking about something near and dear to my heart, which is the balancing act that we as creative people have to do between following our passions and what excites us and making money. In order to be happy with your job you need three things: you need to be passionate, you need to be good at it, and you need to be able to make money that supports your idea of a comfortable lifestyle. If you're good and passionate, but not making any money, you'll lack financial security. If you're passionate and making lots of money, you'll look a fool and I highly doubt you'll be able to maintain the facade or move far up the latter. If you're good at what you do and are making a lot of money, but you're not passionate, you'll wind up unhappy. How do we find the perfect combination? ... Copyright-Free music: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

Episode 9: What other people think of you is none of your business. Today we're having a little discussion on the thoughts of others and how I have been able to stop putting so much weight on what other people think of me and why you should too. ... Copyright-Free music: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

I've watched a lot of my creative friends be consumed with something that I like to call “The Creative Struggle." 3. Sometimes the struggle is mental illness, be that anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. But sometimes, The Creative Struggle is restlessness. Those are my creative friends who are generally unhappy with where they are in their careers or relationships, my creative friends who are goal orientated and struggle to focus on the present because they are always looking ahead. My creative friend who takes on too much and over commits themselves, because over committing is easier than thinking you're not doing enough. Or my creative friend who lacks confidence in their work and so they creative less, therefore creating less things of actual value which feeds into their confidence issue. If any of that sounds like you… than listen closely because I have some things I want you to know. 1. You have so much time. 2. You only get better if you practice. 3. If you feel consumed by your mental illness, consider seeing a therapist. 4. Support your support system. 5. Goals are not everything. ... Copyright-Free music: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.

This week I decided to talk about my experience with failing, particularly, the experience I've been having with failing and criticism this past week. I got some feedback that my podcast was kind of sad and it made keeping up with the show hard. After hearing this criticism, I found myself feeling a little dejected about doing the podcast in general. So I thought... let's make an episode about it. LOL. Let me know what you think! .... Copyright-Free Music Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Interlude 1: Easy Sunday by Bad Snacks Interlude 2: Memory Rain by Yung Logos Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.