ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Ever wonder why your best ideas seem to hide in a black box, only to surface when you least expect them? You’ll hear us explore how stepping away—whether on a run, a hike, or a casual chat with friends—can feed that hidden incubation stage while avoiding the dead‑end of endless scrolling. You’ll also discover why the frustration you feel during this quiet phase is actually a sign you’re getting close, and how a simple analogy about baking cookies can remind you to trust the process. Come on in, settle down, and let us keep the creative fire warm for you.
In this Episode“Incubation is the black box of creativity, where ideas swirl under the surface while you’re taking a coffee break.” – Monette
- How the incubation phase works and why stepping away from a creative problem can actually move your ideas forward.
- How to use social media mindfully without overwhelming your creative process with too much outside input.
- Why creative frustration can be a sign of progress and how to respond to it without giving up.
- How to create space for unexpected ideas and trust that your creative process is still working, even when you can’t see the results yet.
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About the Hosts
Nicole Fende is a published author and board game designer. Monette Satterfield is an artist working outside the velvet rope. Together they host Holding Creative Space, a podcast from Creatopia, an imprint of Tesseray Publishing.
Keep creating. We are holding the space.
