Creative blocks happen to all of us, and try as we might to find a way around them, the only way is through. If you've struggled with fear or shame around creating, imposter syndrome, or perfectionism, let Gillian be your guide as she navigates her own creative blocks, in real-time, with candor and vulnerability. She created this podcast as a day-to-day account of her unblocking journey, in order to show the real work of what goes on behind the scenes for creatives of all stripes.
Beautiful Possibility by Gillian Jakob Kieser
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Creative blocks happen to all of us, and try as we might to find a way around them, the only way is through. If you've struggled with fear or shame around creating, imposter syndrome, or perfectionism, let Gillian be your guide as she navigates her own creative blocks, in real-time, with candor and vulnerability. She created this podcast as a day-to-day account of her unblocking journey, in order to show the real work of what goes on behind the scenes for creatives of all stripes.
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Recent Episodes
June 15, 2022
Season 1 finale: 6 lessons from creating 25 episodes
<p>The Beautiful Possibility podcast started as a seed of an idea, and now it's a real thing in the world. How bananas is that? Gillian shares the 6 lessons she's learned through the experience of starting the show, building momentum, and looking back on this creation.</p><p>Some of Gillian's tips include:</p><p>- Little by little, a lot can get done</p><p>- How to learn to love deadlines (by setting loving deadlines)</p><p>- You make the rules: how to remove "should" from your vocabulary</p><p>Recommended reading: <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/four-thousand-weeks-time-management-for-mortals-9781250849359/9780374159122">Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman</a></p><p>My editor <a href="https://abigail-cerquitella.squarespace.com/">Abigail Cerquitella</a></p><p></p><p>—-</p><p>If you enjoy this material and want more, you'll love Gillian's new book: 10,000 Doors: Finding your Life's Purpose Through Writing. It's now available on her website <a href="https://www.gillianjakobkieser.com/">gillianjakobkieser.com</a>.</p>
June 8, 2022
Emily Sheehan on how to invite the work that wants to come through you
<p>Emily Sheehan is a Melbourne-based playwright and dramaturg whose plays have been published and performed all over Australia. She joins Gillian to talk about the process of coaxing a story into existence — the inspiration, the daily practice, and the many ways in which we co-create, interrogate, and refine our work.</p><p>Emily is absolutely brilliant, and this episode will energize and inspire you. She speaks so beautifully about the very personal and non-linear process of discovering stories and themes that want to be explored, as well as the ups and downs of the writing life.</p><p>Follow Emily on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilysheehan__/">@emilysheehan_ </a>and definitely check out her podcast, <a href="https://www.emilysheehan.info/creativeprocess">Playwrights' Process podcast</a></p><p></p><p>—-</p><p>If you enjoy this material and want more, you'll love Gillian's new book: 10,000 Doors: Finding your Life's Purpose Through Writing. It's now available on her website <a href="https://www.gillianjakobkieser.com/">gillianjakobkieser.com</a>.</p>
May 25, 2022
Creative support systems with Steph Trujillo
<p>Walking the creative path can be a lonely experience. It's just you and your beautiful brain... against the outside world.</p><p>But it doesn't have to be that way. Even if your work is solitary, you can build a support system (even just 1 person!) that can help you stay the course, navigate the difficult parts, and celebrate the wins along the way.</p><p>Today Gillian is joined by her creative work BFF, Steph Trujillo (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/themoneyflirt/?hl=en">@themoneyflirt</a>) to talk about the creative partnership they've formed to help them both do their work, be seen, and build their businesses. </p><p>How do you do two project separately, together? Listen and find out.</p><p>Steph Trujillo</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themoneyflirt/?hl=en">Instagram</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://moneyflirt.squarespace.com/">Website</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-money-flirt-podcast/id1590051710">Podcast</a></p></li></ul><p></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relevant-experience/id1465670479">Relevant Experience Podcast</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>If you enjoy this material and want more, check out Gillian's book: 10,000 Doors: Finding your Life's Purpose Through Writing. It's available May 21, 2022. Sign up to Gillian's list at <a href="https://www.gillianjakobkieser.com/">gillianjakobkieser.com</a> to be the first to grab a copy when it drops!</p>
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