Journey into the sacred sanctuaries of artists, visionaries, and makers—those who have devoted their lives to artistic expression.
Each week, we visit the inner world of a creator, exploring the space where their art, spirit, and Creativity intertwine.
We’ll hear the echoes of their rituals, the whispers of their inspirations, and the heartbeat of their creative practice. Through intimate conversations, we uncover the deeper layers of the creative process—exploring moments of divine inspiration, obstacles transformed into wisdom, and the blessings that art bestows upon our lives.
After each episode, enjoy a guided visualization inspired by the conversation—an invitation for you to journey inward and connect more deeply with your own Creativity.
Because Creativity isn’t just something we do—it’s who we we are. We are all a sacred home for Creativity.
ABOUT CARRIE
Carrie Schmitt is a full-time artist and author who teaches a loving approach to Creativity. Learn more at https:///www.carrieschmittdesign.com
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Little Altars Everywhere: Creating the Sacred in Daily LIfe
carrieschmittdesign.com (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com) My new book, Awakening Creativity: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Artist (https://hierophantpublishing.com/books/awakening-creativity/), is out now—your companion for a creative pilgrimage through devotion, joy, and everyday magic. Order via the link in the show notes.
Sound healer/coach/artist Priscilla Jaeger joins Carrie to share how a fainting spell at an acupuncture circle became a doorway to synchronicity—leading to Egypt, instrument-making, and a life rooted in playful ritual and sacred spaces.
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CONNECT WITH PRISCILLA JAEGER
Website: cillywellness.com (https://www.cillywellness.com)
Instagram: @cillywellness (https://www.instagram.com/cillywellness/)
CONNECT WITH CARRIE SCHMITT
Website: carrieschmittdesign.com (https://carrieschmittdesign.com)
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20 Oct 2025
Writing a Book and Living the Creative Life
ORDER AWAKENING CREATIVITY, THE BOOK, HERE! (https://hierophantpublishing.com/books/awakening-creativity/)
Carrie welcomes her husband Teddy back to the show for an intimate conversation about her new book, Awakening Creativity: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Artist (https://hierophantpublishing.com/books/awakening-creativity/). (https://hierophantpublishing.com/books/awakening-creativity/)
Together they reflect on the tender, chaotic, and miraculous process of writing a book while building a life devoted to creativity, love, and beauty.
From midnight writing sessions and shared tea rituals to painting peace poles and transforming their home into a “temple to Creativity,” Carrie and Teddy explore what it means to live in partnership with both each other and the Creative Spirit itself.
LINKS:
Two Free Chapters of the Book: CLICK HERE (https://hierophantpublishing.com/books/awakening-creativity/)
Order the Book: CLICK HERE (https://hierophantpublishing.com/books/awakening-creativity/)
Free Online Book Club on Nov. 13th: SIGN UP HERE (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com/book-club/)
30 Sept 2025
Living and Writing True to Oneself with Hilary T. Smith
GET TWO FREE CHAPTERS OF MY BOOK HERE! (https://hierophantpublishing.com/books/awakening-creativity/) Carrie goes off-grid to meet her editor, mentor, and friend Hilary T. Smith, whose guidance helped shape Awakening Creativity (out Oct 14). Hilary shares writing tips, including writing memoir, an upcoming class she is teaching online, as well as what living close to the land has taught her about effortless Creativity, the value of guidance, and focusing on the story that’s ready to be told. Together they explore the Temple of Renewal, “morning menus,” belonging, and how community nourishes the Creative Spirit.
Key Points:
Nature’s exuberance as a teacher of Creativity
You don’t have to go it alone—mentors matter
Narrow your focus: one story at a time
Rituals like a “morning menu” renew and sustain your practice
Community is a creative force
Links:
Get 2 free chapters & pre-order Awakening Creativity (https://hierophantpublishing.com/books/awakening-creativity/) HERE. (https://hierophantpublishing.com/books/awakening-creativity/)
Join Carrie in Hilary’s “Memoir on a Mission” (https://insighteventsusa.com/ref/85/) class HERE. (https://insighteventsusa.com/ref/85/)
16 Sept 2025
Awakening Creativity at the Altar: Our Unique Wedding Day
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Listen as Carrie and her new husband, Teddy, share the story of their deeply personal, joy-soaked wedding.
They unpack what it looked like to trade performance and perfection for presence and play, and how inviting guests to participate (not just observe) transformed the day into a living work of art.
Along the way, Carrie also shares exciting news about her forthcoming book, Awakening Creativity: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Artist—including how to download two free chapters and join her live Vade Mecum (Go-With-Me) journal class on Thursday, September 25.
TOPICS COVERED:
Why we led (and officiated) our own circle-style ceremony
Making guests co-creators: bells, blessings, six-word love poems, and a vaudeville show
Honoring ancestors and inviting the unseen beloveds into the space
Handfasting with color-coded ribbons and family blessings
Roses, tassels, bells, and other personal symbols woven through the day
Choosing a dress code as an energetic invitation—“reckless joy” in full color
Designing for reverence and play (and why we skipped alcohol)
Planning with intention using The Art of Gathering (Priya Parker)
Lessons learned, “wish-we’d-done” moments, and advice for crafting your own rituals
LINKS
Get your two free chapters of Awakening Creativity HERE. (https://hierophantpublishing.com/awakening-creativity/)
Preorder the book and register for the Sept 25 Vade Mecum class HERE (https://hierophantpublishing.com/awakening-creativity/)
See our wedding photos HERE. (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com/awakening-creativity-at-our-wedding/)
Get our Top 5 Tips for a Meaningful Ceremony HERE (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com/recipe-for-meaningful-ceremony/).
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Book: The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
CLOSING REFLECTION
“If you could reimagine a ritual—free from performance and expectation, full of creativity, love, and play—what would it look like?
26 Aug 2025
The Unexpected Nest: Why I Suddenly Disappeared
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I return after an unexpected season of stillness—a time I’ve come to call my cocoon and my nest. I share the story of how burnout, illness, and years of pushing finally brought me to a full-body pause—and what I’ve learned about the sacredness of rest, the quiet power of tending to ourselves, and the beauty that can emerge when we finally stop.
Special Gifts for You
2 Free Chapters of My New Book: Awakening Creativity: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Artist – Begin your own journey to reconnect with your creative spirit. GET THEM HERE: https://hierophantpublishing.com/awakening-creativity (https://hierophantpublishing.com/awakening-creativity)
A Tour of My Magical Nest HERE. (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com/renovation-deck-tour-sign-up/) (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com/renovation-deck-tour-sign-up/)See the whimsical sanctuary I built on my deck to nurture my inner child.
Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode
My Octopus Teacher (documentary recommendation)
Rob and Melissa’s album The Story of Sita and Ram (https://open.spotify.com/album/5pG5OLpJDKQVXLX14V7Qtq?si=sZ6h4gbzTBujexpqLX_9Jg) – an offering of devotion and beauty
Leave me a voice message HERE (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com/podcast/) to share your thoughts and experiences with rest—I might share yours in a future episode!
Closing Blessing
May this episode be a permission slip—a reminder that your creative spirit is not an engine to be pushed, but a beloved being to be tended. May you find rest, may you be held, and may your creativity rise again, softer and wilder than before.
21 Apr 2025
Go Full Monkey: The Bhakti Path of Love
What if your Creativity isn’t something you do—but something you hear?
carrieschmittdesign.com (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com) In this soulful, laughter-filled episode, Carrie sits down with musician and Bhakti yoga practitioner Rob Lunsgaard to explore Creativity as a devotional path. They talk about chanting, making the ordinary sacred through intention and attention, mystical moments in India, and how to “go full monkey”—a playful approach to Creativity, life, and spirituality.
✨ You’ll hear about:
Shruti: hearing your art, not owning it
Mantra and music as tools for healing
Hanuman’s forgotten superpowers (and yours!)
Everyday rituals that make space for grace
Whether you're an artist, seeker, or soul in search of connection, this episode is a reminder that you are already whole—and your creative temple is waiting.
FOR REFLECTIONS, PROMPTS, TAKEAWAYS, AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, VISIT CARRIE'S WEBSITE HERE. (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com/podcast/)
CONNECT WITH ROB AND MELISSA
Website: robandmelisssa.com (https://robandmelissa.com/)
Instagram: @robnmelissa (https://www.instagram.com/robnmelissa/)
CONNECT WITH CARRIE SCHMITT
Website: carrieschmittdesign.com (https://carrieschmittdesign.com)
Instagram: @carrieschmitt (https://www.instagram.com/carrieschmitt)
Facebook: Carrie Schmitt Art and Design (https://www.facebook.com/CarrieSchmittArtAndDesign/)
DONATE to help cover production costs HERE (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2DYL4WR797642).
If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a review or sharing with a friend. Your support helps this community of soulful creatives grow.
18 Apr 2025
Guided Visualization: Temple of Devotion
n this bonus episode, step into a sanctuary where the divine feminine lives and breathes through every scent, sound, and shimmer of light.
This guided visualization is inspired by Carrie's conversation with singer Melissa Lundsgaard from the kirtan band Rob and Melissa.
In this deeply sacred guided visualization, you’ll be led into an ethereal temple woven from rose petals, golden flames, and timeless devotion. Inspired by the goddess Lakshmi and the presence of saints and wise women, this space offers rest for your soul and nourishment for your spirit.
14 Apr 2025
Surrender and Be Held On Your Creative Path
carrieschmittdesign.com (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com) Step into Melissa Lundsgaard's sacred temple room for a soulful conversation on devotion, voice, and the power of Bhakti yoga. From corporate life to kirtan singer, Melissa shares her journey of finding creative freedom through surrender, daily practice, and divine feminine energy.
This conversation is a love letter to the divine feminine, creative courage, and the wild unfolding of a soul-aligned life.
In this episode, we explore:
Melissa’s daily devotional practice
Who Lakshmi is and why she’s central to Melissa’s life
The healing vibration and purpose of Kirtan
Melissa’s unexpected journey into becoming a Kirtan singer
Stories of miracles, saints, and divine feminine figures
The importance of discipline as devotion
What a guru really is, and the misconception of spiritual hierarchy
Finding your voice and creative freedom through surrender
Faith in the unfolding path—even when it's uncomfortable
The power of singing and praying to the Divine Feminine in community
FOR REFLECTION QUESTIONS AND TAKEAWAYS CLICK HERE. (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com/surrender-and-be-held-on-your-creative-path/)
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CONNECT WITH ROB AND MELISSA
Website: robandmelisssa.com (https://robandmelissa.com/)
Instagram: @robnmelissa (https://www.instagram.com/robnmelissa/)
CONNECT WITH CARRIE SCHMITT
Website: carrieschmittdesign.com (https://carrieschmittdesign.com)
Instagram: @carrieschmitt (https://www.instagram.com/carrieschmitt)
Facebook: Carrie Schmitt Art and Design (https://www.facebook.com/CarrieSchmittArtAndDesign/)
DONATE to help cover production costs HERE (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2DYL4WR797642).
If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a review or sharing with a friend. Your support helps this community of soulful creatives grow.
7 Apr 2025
Unity and Belonging: Creativity Brings Us Together
carrieschmittdesign.com (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com) What if Creativity wasn’t just a way to express yourself—but a way to belong and to serve your community as one family?
Carrie sits down with Orlando Morales—musician, educator, and Artistic Director of the Tacoma Refugee Choir—for a conversation that redefines creativity as a path to community, belonging, and collective healing.
If you’ve ever longed to feel less alone in your creative life—or to create in a way that brings people together—this episode is for you.
This is a reminder that Creativity isn’t just about what we make—it’s about how we show up with others, and the kind of world we’re creating together.
Featured Music:
All music in this episode is from a recent live concert by the Tacoma Refugee Choir, with Orlando Morales on piano and conducting. Don’t miss the closing anthem, Everyone Can Love Someone.
Links & Resources:
Tacoma Refugee Choir (https://www.refugeechoir.org/)
CONNECT WITH ORLANDO MORALES
orlandogmorales.com (https://orlandogmorales.com)
Instagram: @pogisilando (https://www.instagram.com/pogisilando/)
CONNECT WITH CARRIE SCHMITT
Instagram: @carrieschmitt (https://www.instagram.com/carrieschmitt)
Facebook: Carrie Schmitt Art and Design (https://www.facebook.com/CarrieSchmittArtAndDesign/)
Website: carrieschmittdesign.com (https://carrieschmittdesign.com)
DONATE to help cover production costs HERE (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2DYL4WR797642).
If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a review or sharing with a friend. Your support helps this community of soulful creatives grow.
31 Mar 2025
Stillness, Silence, and Slowing Down: Where Creativity Dwells
carrieschmittdesign.com (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com) In this solo reflection, host Carrie Schmitt pauses after the first four episodes to share what’s been stirring in her heart. She explores Creativity not as something we do, but as a sacred presence we are in relationship with—a living force that connects us to the divine.
Carrie weaves in stories from her own creative journey, including a transformative art retreat and a moving encounter with two owls during a silent walk. She invites us into Kairos time—soul time—and offers small, sacred practices to reconnect with our inner rhythm and Creativity.
This episode is a devotional offering. A moment of stillness in a noisy world. An invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and remember the sacredness of Creativity.
Sacred Invitations from this episode:
Morning silence
Listening walks
Creative practices without outcome
Rituals instead of routines
Mini shavasana moments throughout the day
Giving yourself permission to rest, wait, and trust your own rhythm
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Attend a live discussion circle in April with Carrie. SIGN UP HERE. (https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com/podcast-party/)
Instagram: @carrieschmitt (https://www.instagram.com/carrieschmitt)
Facebook: Carrie Schmitt Art and Design (https://www.facebook.com/CarrieSchmittArtAndDesign/)
Website: carrieschmittdesign.com (https://carrieschmittdesign.com)
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If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review and share it with a fellow creative spirit!
✨ If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a review or sharing with a friend. Your support helps this community of soulful creatives grow.
27 Mar 2025
Guided Visualization: A Creative Cocoon
This soothing and immersive guided visualization is designed to awaken and delight your Creative Spirit based on a conversation with artist and author Jessica Swift.
24 Mar 2025
Creativity Speaks and Heals Us
Explore how Creativity and intuition can serve as powerful pathways for healing, self-discovery, and spiritual growth. After experiencing tragic loss, Jessica Swift shares her journey of turning grief into art through a 100-day project that led to a book and oracle deck, all guided by listening deeply to her inner voice.
20 Mar 2025
Guided Visualization: Dreamy Lakeside Cottage
Feeling the pull to slow down and reconnect with your Creativity—but struggling with guilt over productivity? Carrie Schmitt and Sue Keels explore how knowing your why can transform your creative path, helping you trust the process, embrace the unknown, and create with purpose. If you're ready to break free from busyness and step into a more intentional, fulfilling creative life, this conversation is for you.
17 Mar 2025
Know Your Why to Unlock Your Creative Genius
Feeling the pull to slow down and reconnect with your Creativity—but struggling with guilt over productivity? Carrie Schmitt and Sue Keels explore how knowing your why can transform your creative path, helping you trust the process, embrace the unknown, and create with purpose. If you're ready to break free from busyness and step into a more intentional, fulfilling creative life, this conversation is for you.
13 Mar 2025
Guided Visualization: The Garden Ballroom
Step into a sacred space where creativity and the divine intertwine—a luminous ballroom filled with golden light, music, and the scent of blooming flowers. This is a temple of creation, a place where inspiration flows freely, and beauty emerges from the unseen.
10 Mar 2025
Bringing Heaven to Earth: The Artist's Role in Creation
Esther Franchuk shares how art has been both a sanctuary and a prophecy in times of personal and national upheaval. From navigating the unknown through abstract painting to finding purpose in returning to her homeland, Ukraine, during wartime, Esther’s story is one of faith, resilience, and the undeniable power of creative vision.
6 Mar 2025
Guided Visualization: Temple by the Sea
This immersive and imagination journey awakens your artistic spirit. Through soothing narration, ocean waves, and golden light, you’ll be guided into a state of deep connection with your Creative Spirit. Whether you seek inspiration before creating or a moment of peace before sleep, this gentle visualization offers a transformative experience of wonder, mindfulness, and soulful living.
3 Mar 2025
What if We Loved our Creativity?
Artist and author Carrie Schmitt shares how illness led her to embrace Creativity as a sacred, life-saving force. She describes her whimsical House of Miracles, where she nurtures her Creative Spirit daily, and explores the power of surrender, trust, and play in the artistic process. Through personal stories and a guided visualization, Carrie invites listeners to discover their own Temple of Creativity and sets the stage for future conversations with guests who will share their creative sanctuaries and wisdom.
26 Feb 2025
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