Creativity With Purpose

About Creativity With Purpose

Creativity with Purpose is a podcast that celebrates the stories behind the art. Hosted by Ann M. Mracek, the show invites musicians, authors, craft artisans, and creative thinkers from all walks of life to share how their passions were born, what inspires their work, and how creativity shapes their journey. Each conversation goes beyond the finished piece to uncover the personal stories, challenges, and moments of discovery that give art its meaning. Listeners will hear about the sparks of inspiration, the perseverance required to bring ideas to life, and the ways creativity can heal, connect, and transform. From soulful music and powerful writing to handmade crafts and innovative projects, Creativity with Purpose explores the many forms creativity takes—and the impact it leaves on our lives and communities. Whether you’re an artist yourself or someone who simply loves to be inspired, this podcast will encourage you to embrace your own creative purpose.

Publisher

AnnMracek

Category

arts · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Aug 2025

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Why Your Grief Isn't Weakness

   Free guided meditation: https://symphonyoftheself.com/free-meditationFind Your Frequency quiz: https://symphonyoftheself.com/frequency-quizSymphony of Self: Compose Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2H8Y99CGrief in leadership is the cost nobody talks about. Dr. Princess Millens, Leadership Grief Strategist and creator of the Whole-Soul EQ™ Framework, joins Ann Mracek on Creativity With Purpose to discuss the hidden cost of carrying everything. Many leaders, and women especially, carry grief, burnout, and unexpected loss without ever naming it. Dr. Millens created the Leadership Grief Gap™ model to explain the difference between what leaders show in public and what they carry in private. In this episode, you’ll hear [FILL IN: 2 or 3 specific topics from the conversation]. About Dr. Princess MillensDr. Millens is a Leadership Grief Strategist, resilience educator, author, and educational consultant. She taught middle and high school math for nearly 20 years before moving into full-time grief and resilience work. She is the founder and CEO of Blessed and Beautiful International in Jonesboro, Georgia, and the author of The Cost of Carrying Everything: A Grief-Informed Path to Emotional Resilience, Clarity, and Sustainable Leadership. Connect with Dr. Princess MillensBook and author page: https://www.amazon.com/Princess-S-Millens/e/B091NC14MDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/princessmillenseds About Creativity With PurposeCreativity With Purpose is hosted by Ann Mracek, composer, author, keynote speaker, and creator of Symphony of Self™. Each episode features people doing meaningful work in their field. #LeadershipGrief #WomenInLeadership #Burnout

2. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Grief, Faith and Starting Over

   Free guided meditation: https://symphonyoftheself.com/free-meditationFind Your Frequency quiz: https://symphonyoftheself.com/frequency-quizSymphony of Self: Compose Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2H8Y99C Marcia Regina Cook grew up without electricity on a small rural property in Brazil, where she was told she had no future. She kept dreaming anyway. On this episode of Creativity With Purpose, Ann Mracek talks with Marcia about adversity, faith, and what it takes to begin again. Marcia is an award-winning author, inspirational keynote speaker, and host of Dare to Dream with Marcia. She writes for people going through life transitions, rebuilding confidence, or wondering what comes next. Her message: your worth never left. It only went quiet. Her books include:“Dare to Dream with Eyes Wide Open,” on self-love, forgiveness, and taking the next step toward the life you want.“Hanging by a Thread: A Memoir of What Holds Us Together,” her story of childhood trauma, adoption, grief, immigration, and healing.“The Distance to Morning,” a novel about a lighting designer learning to live again after survival.“Learning to Share Tomorrow,” a conversation with an AI assistant about trust, privacy, faith, and keeping human connection at the center of new technology. MARCIA’S BOOKSDare to Dream with Eyes Wide Open:www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2KGQYXTHanging by a Thread: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HDSWK67FThe Distance to Morning: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HP5S7PCFLearning to Share Tomorrow: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HPJ1LN92 (Coming out Nov 1, 2026) ABOUT THE SHOWCreativity With Purpose is hosted by composer, pianist, author, and keynote speaker Ann Mracek. Each episode features people who use their creativity to make a difference. Learn more: https://symphonyofself.comSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@annmracekofficialchannel #CreativityWithPurpose #MarciaReginaCook #DareToDream #Resilience #GriefAndHealing #WomensMemoir #StartingOver #AuthorInterview

3. 

   29 Oct 2026

   How Do Musicians Get Heard

   Free guided meditation: https://symphonyoftheself.com/free-meditationFind Your Frequency quiz: https://symphonyoftheself.com/frequency-quizSymphony of Self: Compose Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2H8Y99C How do independent musicians get heard? Lisa Eva Gold, host of The Sound of Gold radio show, joins Ann Mracek on Creativity With Purpose, a creativity podcast for creatives who want their work to mean something.On The Sound of Gold, Lisa handpicks her guests: independent musicians, music teachers, music venues, and music schools. She plays piano live during the show and talks openly about the challenges musicians face finding venues that pay for live music. In this episode, you’ll hear how music changes lives.About The Sound of GoldThe Sound of Gold is a talk radio show for independent music artists and music teachers, covering music history and how to keep good music alive for future generations. It airs live Mondays at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT on K4HD Radio, Hollywood Talk Radio, and the podcast version is available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Audible, and more than 100 other outlets.About Lisa Eva GoldLisa is a piano teacher, musician, actress, and author. She began piano, violin, dance, and singing lessons at age 5, has appeared in 4 seasons of Burn Notice and more than 16 independent films, and has published 8 books. She also serves on the board of a music teachers’ association in Palm Beach, Florida.Connect with Lisa Eva GoldFacebook: Lisa Eva GoldWebsite: https://justplayproductions.orgListen live: https://www.k4hd.comPodcast: https://www.talk4podcasting.com About Creativity With PurposeCreativity With Purpose is hosted by Ann Mracek, composer, author, keynote speaker, and creator of Symphony of Self™. Each episode features people doing meaningful creative work.Learn more: https://symphonyofself.com  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2H8Y99C

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