Have you lost touch with your creativity somewhere along the way? Been told you're "not the creative type"? Or maybe you just need a safe place to play, experiment, and reconnect with the creative person you've always been? Holding Creative Space is the podcast for you. Hosted by Nicole Fende and Monette Satterfield, each episode is a judgment-free zone where we explore creativity as a birthright, not a talent reserved for a lucky few. We talk about permission, the trap of perfectionism, the voices in your head that aren't helping, and how to find your way back to the joy of creating. Whether you haven't picked up a paintbrush, pen, or instrument in decades, or you're a working artist looking for companionship on the creative journey, this space is for you. Let’s hold it together.
Holding Creative Space
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Podcast Overview
Have you lost touch with your creativity somewhere along the way? Been told you're "not the creative type"? Or maybe you just need a safe place to play, experiment, and reconnect with the creative person you've always been? Holding Creative Space is the podcast for you. Hosted by Nicole Fende and Monette Satterfield, each episode is a judgment-free zone where we explore creativity as a birthright, not a talent reserved for a lucky few. We talk about permission, the trap of perfectionism, the voices in your head that aren't helping, and how to find your way back to the joy of creating. Whether you haven't picked up a paintbrush, pen, or instrument in decades, or you're a working artist looking for companionship on the creative journey, this space is for you. Let’s hold it together.
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7/7/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 28, 2026
“New Level, Same Devil” The Spiral of Creative Growth
<h2>Episode Summary</h2><p>If you’ve ever felt that each new creative milestone brings the same stubborn problem dressed in fresh colors, you’re not alone. When you picture your journey as a spiral instead of a straight ladder, you’ll notice how your growing skills also sharpen your eye for the subtle details that once slipped by. By stepping outside your own medium, wandering through a museum, listening to music, or admiring a neighbor’s metal sculpture, you invite fresh perspectives that deepen your work without falling into the trap of comparison. Come on in, get comfortable, and let this warm conversation nurture the creative spark inside.</p><h2>In this Episode</h2><blockquote><strong>“No matter where you’re at creatively, you still have problems—new level, new devil.” — Nicole Fende</strong></blockquote><blockquote><strong>“The creative path isn’t a ladder; it’s a spiral—you’re always moving up while seeing where you started.” — Monette Satterfield</strong></blockquote><ul><li>Explore how every new creative level brings fresh challenges and why it is often the same “devil” in new clothes</li><li>Discover how the spiral of creative growth sharpens skills and increases discernment</li><li>Learn how stepping outside one’s own medium, through museums, music, or neighbors’ art, enriches creative work</li><li>Hear ways to appreciate progress, enjoy the challenge, and keep moving forward without falling into comparison traps</li></ul><br/><h2>Links & Resources</h2><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4wvjbEy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Take What Belongs to You - Wild Creativity: Claim Your Creative Authority</a> by Monette Satterfield</li><li>Receive a joyful nudge to create delivered right to your inbox. <a href="https://tpub.formaloo.me/rxmi63" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Claim your 30 days of creative prompts</a>!</li></ul><br/><h2>About the Hosts</h2><p><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/nfende" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nicole Fende</a> is a published author and board game designer. <a href="https://shinydesigns.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monette Satterfield</a> is an artist working outside the velvet rope. Together they host Holding Creative Space, a podcast from Creatopia, an imprint of Tesseray Publishing.</p><p><strong>Keep creating. We are holding the space.</strong></p>
July 21, 2026
Creativity: “How to Let Go of Zombie Projects”
<h2>Episode Summary</h2><p>If you’ve ever felt that knot of anxiety when a creative spark fades, you’ll recognize the feeling right away. You’ll hear a thoughtful voice unpack why the pressure to finish can turn excitement into shame and how sharing your work can unintentionally build a false accountability wall. Together you’ll explore how to honor the learning you’ve already gained, decide when it’s okay to step back, and find comfort in letting projects rest or dissolve. Come join the conversation and let yourself warm up to the idea that it’s perfectly fine to let a piece go, and you’ll feel right at home in this creative space.</p><h2>In this Episode</h2><blockquote><strong>"Sometimes you need to step away, let a project rest, and come back with fresh eyes. That’s part of the creative process.” — Nicole Fende</strong></blockquote><ul><li>We talk about the pressure to finish every project and why sometimes letting go is the healthiest choice.</li><li>Discover how to tell when a project has given you what you need and when stepping away can open space for new creativity.</li><li>Nicole and Monette share stories from game design, painting, and other creative pursuits to show how releasing unfinished work can bring clarity, relief, and inspiration.</li></ul><br/><h2>About the Hosts</h2><p>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.</p><h2>About the Hosts</h2><p>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.</p><h2>Links & Resources</h2><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4wvjbEy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Take What Belongs to You - Wild Creativity: Claim Your Creative Authority</a> by Monette Satterfield</li><li>Receive a joyful nudge to create delivered right to your inbox. <a href="https://tpub.formaloo.me/rxmi63" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Claim your 30 days of creative prompts</a>!</li></ul><br/><h2>About the Hosts</h2><p><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/nfende" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nicole Fende</a> is a published author and board game designer. <a href="https://shinydesigns.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monette Satterfield</a> is an artist working outside the velvet rope. Together they host Holding Creative Space, a podcast from Creatopia, an imprint of Tesseray Publishing.</p><p><strong>Keep creating. We are holding the space.</strong></p>
July 14, 2026
Imposter Syndrome: Turn Self‑Doubt into Creative Confidence
<h2>Episode Summary</h2><p>Ever stepped into a moment that should feel like yours. Yet, a quiet voice asks, “Who am I to be here?” You explore how imposter syndrome is less a truth and more a chain feeling, thought, reaction that can be gently unraveled. By noticing that first flicker in the body and choosing a new story, you begin to shift nerves into something lighter… even exciting. You’re reminded that while you can’t control how others perceive you, you can shape the energy you carry and that energy has a way of opening doors. Come settle in, soften the doubt, and step forward with a little more ease.</p><h2>In this Episode</h2><blockquote><strong>You have zero control over how others see you, but you can control the positive vibe you send out. – Monnette Satterfield</strong></blockquote><ul><li>Dive into the subtle ways imposter syndrome shows up and how it quietly shapes our thoughts and feelings.</li><li>Uncover how to shift internal doubts into curiosity, excitement, and intentional reactions.</li><li>Learn how tuning your energy and mindset can magnetically influence the way you connect with others.</li></ul><br/><h2>About the Hosts</h2><p>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.</p><h2><strong>Links & Resources</strong></h2><ul><li>Receive a joyful nudge to create delivered right to your inbox. <a href="https://tpub.formaloo.me/rxmi63" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Claim your 30 days of creative prompts</a>!</li></ul><br/><h2>About the Hosts</h2><p><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/nfende" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nicole Fende</a> is a published author and board game designer. <a href="https://shinydesigns.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monette Satterfield</a> is an artist working outside the velvet rope. Together they host Holding Creative Space, a podcast from Creatopia, an imprint of Tesseray Publishing.</p><p><strong>Keep creating. We are holding the space.</strong></p>
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