Run a creative business but struggle with creativity? This is the show for you!
Join me, Caitlin the Creative, as I delve into the books/articles/podcasts that have inspired me creatively. And from those books, I share lessons learned, interesting nuggets of creative inspiration and of course, whether you should read it or not.
I also give a behind the scenes look at running my own business, being anti-burnout, and why all business owners should embrace being creative - away from their businesses!
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It's the final episode of the first season of Caitlin's Creative Business Bookshelf, can you believe it? I have had so much fun recording this and sharing each week with you, I hope you've enjoyed it too.
And for this final episode and the final book of season one, we're examining Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, and my conflicting feelings on it!
(Please note that my podcast mic didn't pick up properly during the recording of this, so the quality isn't as good as usual!)
LINKS
Big Magic (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/big-magic-how-to-live-a-creative-life-and-let-go-of-your-fear-elizabeth-gilbert/3429788?ean=9781408866757)
Keep up with me between seasons by joining my mailing list (https://www.caitlinthecreative.co.uk)
Or following me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caitlinthecreative)
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14 Jun 2023
Episode 11: Other banging books!
Today I'm sharing some books that I read during the making of this podcast that are absolute bangers, but didn't make the cut for entire podcast episodes this season! I hope you find some great recommendations here, and please share if there are any books on creativity and creative business running that you think I should check out.
(Please note that my podcast mic didn't pick up properly during the recording of this, so the quality isn't as good as usual!)
LINKS
Rest is Resistance (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/rest-is-resistance-free-yourself-from-grind-culture-and-reclaim-your-life-tricia-hersey/6370209?ean=9781783255153)
The Rest Deck (https://thenapministry.com/rest-deck/)
How to Not Always Be Working (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-not-always-be-working-a-toolkit-for-creativity-and-radical-self-care-marlee-grace/3904644?ean=9780062803672)
Catching the Big Fish (https://www.waterstones.com/book/catching-the-big-fish/david-lynch/9781585425402)
The Creative Act (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-creative-act-a-way-of-being-rick-rubin/7257569?ean=9781838858636)
Rick Rubin's interview with Andre 3000 (https://youtu.be/LjHcHTJ8D5k)
Rick Rubin's interview with Kendrick Lamar (https://youtu.be/4lPD5PtqMiE)
Dilla Time (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/dilla-time-the-life-and-afterlife-of-j-dilla-the-hip-hop-producer-who-reinvented-rhythm-dan-charnas/6685855?ean=9781800751767)
Four Thousand Weeks (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/four-thousand-weeks-the-smash-hit-sunday-times-bestseller-that-will-change-your-life-oliver-burkeman/6475932?ean=9781784704001)
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7 Jun 2023
Episode 10: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
We're finally tackling the ultimate book on creativity: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron! Here's a crash course of what the book is, what it can teach us about creativity and spirituality, and the idea of doing challenges to awaken our creativity.
LINKS
Buy a copy of The Artist's Way (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-artist-s-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity-julia-cameron/2035801?ean=9781788164290)
Artist's Way study group with Marlee Grace (https://marleegrace.substack.com/)
Artist's Way study group with Creative Mornings (https://creativemornings.com/talks/the-artists-way-kickstarter-series-morning-pages-and-creativity-contract-chapter-0)
Jami Attenberg 1000 Words of Summer Challenge (https://1000wordsofsummer.substack.com/)
The 100 Day Project (https://www.the100dayproject.org/)
Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caitlinthecreative)
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31 May 2023
Episode 9: Be More Bored
This week on the show, I'm sharing my ultimate campaign slogan: Be More Bored! Let's examine our relationship with boredom and take a look at being rather than doing...
LINKS:
Get your ticket for the Hobby Finder workshop (https://caitlinthecreative.co.uk/the-joy-store/p/the-hobby-finder-workshop)
Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caitlinthecreative)
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24 May 2023
Episode 8: Craftfulness by Rosemary Davidson and Arzu Tahsin
Another book from the Creative Business Bookshelf! And we're looking into Craftulness this week! Let's dive into how good crafting is for our mental health, doing stuff with our hands, the Industrial Revolution, and banana bread...
LINKS
Join my Hobby Finder workshop (https://caitlinthecreative.co.uk/the-joy-store/p/the-hobby-finder-workshop)
The Instagram post by Lisa Congdon I mentioned (https://www.instagram.com/p/CsWN9hpLBrG/)
Buy Craftfulness here (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/craftfulness-rosemary-davidson/147389?ean=9781787472686)
Ken Robinson’s TED talk on schools and creativity (https://youtu.be/iG9CE55wbtY)
Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caitlinthecreative)
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17 May 2023
Episode 7: Big FAFO Energy
I received a lovely DM from someone the other day on Insta, asking how to make the time and energy in the pursuit of effing around and finding out. So I'm sharing some practical tips today on how to do just that! This is taken from an IG Live I did on the subject recently, and I hope you find it useful!
SHOW NOTES
The print from Boring Friends I mentioned (https://boringfriends.ca/collections/prints/products/fck-around-print)
Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caitlinthecreative)
Join Co-Creativity Club (https://www.caitlinthecreative.co.uk/creativity-club)
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10 May 2023
Episode 6: Burnout by Emily & Amelia Nagoski
This week, we take a look at one of my favourite subjects - Burnout! And more specifically, the book of the same name by Emily & Amelia Nagoski.
Listen for chat on human giver syndrome, signs to spot burnout, my personal experience with it, and practical ways we can start to address it.
SHOW NOTES:
Buy a copy of Burnout here (Buy a copy of Burnout here)
Check out the Burnout workbook (https://www.burnoutbook.net/workbook)
Find me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caitlinthecreative)
Want to find out more about working with me? Book a Curiosity Call (https://caitlinthecreative.as.me/?appointmentType=45654725)
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3 May 2023
Episode 5: Journaling and Me
Today I'm sharing tips on how to get started on my favourite creative self practice of all time...journaling!
SHOW NOTES
My current favourite notebook (https://www.papier.com/shooting-stars-248)
Journaling for Creativity workshop (https://caitlinthecreative.co.uk/the-joy-store/p/journaling-for-creativity-ebook)
Passion Planners (https://passionplanner.com/)
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26 Apr 2023
Episode 4: The Story of Art Without Men - Katy Hessel
This week, we're diving into another book on my Creative Business Bookshelf - The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel. Despite this on the surface being a book about art, there's actually a lot here that we can take away with us into our businesses...
Enjoy the episode? Leave a review, share with your friends, subscribe, and get in touch with me!
SHOW NOTES
Buy the book here (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-story-of-art-without-men-the-instant-sunday-times-bestseller-katy-hessel/6330993?ean=9781529151145)
Reach out on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caitlinthecreative)
Read the transcript (https://www.caitlinthecreative.co.uk/blog/caitlin-creative-business-bookshelf-ep-4)
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19 Apr 2023
Episode 3: Easy tips for more creativity
Want to be more creative in your day to day, but no idea where to begin?
I've got some actionable tips for you! I hope these help you to be more creative, but with less overwhelm.
SHOW NOTES
Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caitlinthecreative)
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12 Apr 2023
Episode 2: Keep Going by Austin Kleon
Episode 2, and we’re looking at our first book! Today, I’m chatting about Keep Going by Austin Kleon and the power of pep talks.
SHOW NOTES
Buy your own copy of Keep Going here (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/keep-going-10-ways-to-stay-creative-in-good-times-and-bad-austin-kleon/110111?ean=9781523506644)
Sign up to Austin’s newsletter (https://austinkleon.com/newsletter/) - it’s really great!
Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caitlinthecreative)
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4 Apr 2023
Episode 1: Why I'm podcasting!
Episode 1 is here - I'm so excited to share this with you!
The first episode of Caitlin's Creative Business Bookshelf is an unscripted chat about why I'm podcasting, why I'm so passionate about creativity in business, and what you can expect from the first season.
I would love it if you shared this episode with a friend who would love it, and you can always find me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/caitlinthecreative)or my website (https://www.caitlinthecreative.co.uk).
SHOW NOTES
My podcast episode with Ruth Poundwhite on the Quietly Ambitious podcast (https://ruthpoundwhite.com/episode-120-embracing-your-creativity-learning-to-experiment-with-caitlin-gwynn/)
My podcast episode with Alana Holloway on the Reframing Chronic Illness podcast (https://www.alanaholloway.com/podcast/s4e8-the-healing-power-of-creative-self-expression-with-caitlin-gwynn-aka-caitlin-the-creative)
My podcast episode with Jemma on the Virtually Done podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/11P1UWmLxlNzu3AMP2kPxa?nd=1&si=d92acdc6c2b1466c)
The Co-Creativity Club membership (https://dahlia-emu-76yd.squarespace.com/creativity-club)
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