On Creativity

In this episode Nadia and Brooke join again with fellow coaches and creatives, Elena Cheah and Heather Richard for a vital conversation about creativity where they share what creativity is and how they’ve made it their own by expanding their definitions of what it means to be creative and how they’ve taught and mentored others so that their creativity is part of themselves and not waiting for someone to tell them they are good enough. This episode dives into how creativity is a universal energy, how community fuels our creative flow and faith in the process, and the importance of embracing imperfection and play in our artistic journeys. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, just like to dabble, or see the art of living as your creative contribution, this conversation offers practical insights and soulful encouragement to nurture your unique expression.

Mentioned in this episode:

Tara Mohr See her work and courses and her book Playing Big

Felicia Rose Chavez:

The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop: Website

Book Link

If you would like to find out more about Heather Richard, check out her Substack at Story Catching Studios

If you would like to find out more about Elena Cheah, visit her website here or find her work at her Substack Let the Artist Lead

Photo Credit

Time Stamps:

0:00 Welcome & season two wrap-up

1:11 Creativity as messy, imperfect, and in progress

3:58 Everyone is creative—even in everyday life

6:41 Cooking, energy, and broadening the definition of creativity

8:55 Letting go of perfection and the pressure of the masters

11:14 Why process matters more than the finished product

13:59 Finding joy and stamina when creativity gets hard

16:10 Play, create, release: moving through the creative cycle

18:45 How community unlocks creativity

20:53 Improvisation, music, and creative healing

25:38 Releasing the need for praise, criticism, and outside validation

30:32 Exhaustion, rest, and making space for creative energy

33:12 Small creative practices and the “daily-ish” approach

34:54 The art of living: creativity in food, beauty, and ordinary life

38:13 Why stepping away can lead to better ideas

39:16 Creativity as a lifelong process

40:18 Final encouragement: trust your inner creator

41:55 Closing thoughts and season sign-off