How to Be Creative is a podcast about what it means to be creative across different disciplines, industries, life circumstances, and career structures. You’ll learn tips for fitting creativity into your daily life, and hear from a bunch of different people about how being creative has helped them reach goals, open doors, and live a more rewarding--or at least more interesting--life. I’m your host, Kat O’Leary, and I’m excited to introduce you to some of my favorite creatives, as well as the tools that help me get my most crucial work done.
Using Affirmations to Shift Your Mindset and Achieve Goals
On this episode, I walk through my daily affirmation writing process and how it helps me a) orient my mindset for the day and b) envision and work toward big-picture goals.
Resources mentioned on this episode:
The Mantra Project (https://unique-producer-7459.ck.page/products/mantra-project?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)
Jamie Varon courses (https://www.jamievaron.com/)
An affirmation resource I forgot to mention: I Am app (https://theiam.app/)
26 Mar 2024
5 Tips for Navigating Change
Change is hard. In this episode, I explore five ways to make it easier, and the resources that have helped me get more comfortable navigating change.
Discussed on this episode:
The Power of Now (https://amzn.to/3x1pVAw) by Eckhart Tolle
Loving What Is (https://amzn.to/43udTM6) by Byron Katie
The Work App (https://thework.com/the-work-app/)
The Artist's Way (https://amzn.to/4csOdDS) by Julia Cameron
Mindset (https://amzn.to/4a6tUu9) by Carol Dreck
My Year of New (https://www.instagram.com/yearofnew) project
19 Mar 2024
The Benefits of Consistency
In this episode, I talk about how developing consistent, daily habits has changed my life for the better. I cover:
6 tangible benefits I've seen from developing a habit practice
The habits I do every day, + 2 habits I aspire to do daily
The tools and resources I use to stay consistent and accountable
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Way of Life (https://wayoflifeapp.com/): habit tracking
Headspace (https://headspace-web.app.link/XtkBwJLaQHb): meditation (my link gets you a 30-day guest pass)
Duolingo (https://www.duolingo.com/): language skills
Jamie Varon courses (https://www.jamievaron.com/)
12 Mar 2024
Back in Black
I'm back after a four-year hiatus! This is a short update on where I've been and how it's impacted my creative work.
2 Apr 2020
Episode 11: Coming Home with Billy Peters
This week I'm talking to writer, veteran, and tech professional Billy Peters about World War III, the concept of coming home when home doesn't fully exist, and what it means to be a writer with military experience who doesn't want to be a war writer.
27 Jan 2020
Episode 10: Creating Your Own Future with Ivy Jelisavac
This week, I'm talking with director Ivy Jelisavac about intrinsic motivation, creating structure to get things done, and building community online. For the past two years, Ivy's been my creative accountability partner, and I'm tremendously inspired by her grit, talent, and commitment to creating a better world--and film industry.
13 Jan 2020
Episode 9: Running a Creative Small Business with Jennifer Wiese
Today I'm chatting with Jennifer Wiese, founder of Workroom Social, about running a creative small business, authenticity, and the value of hobbies.
Discussed on this episode:
Jen's upcoming Intro to Garment Sewing Intensive! (https://workroomsocial.com/shop/classes/intro-to-garment-sewing-intensive/)
Workroom Social website (https://workroomsocial.com/)
Workroom Social on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrz3WmmQL1_PWIBDAnXvRQ)
Workroom Social on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/workroomsocial/)
Workroom Social on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/workroomsocial/)
Workroom Social on Twitter (https://twitter.com/workroomsocial/)
Workroom Social on Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/workroomsocial/)
Claryville Jeans (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/claryvillejeans/)
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal: 11 Lives (http://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=2722)
In Praise of Mediocrity (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/29/opinion/sunday/in-praise-of-mediocrity.html)
Stanford d.school (https://dschool.stanford.edu/)
Kat's social presence: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/katoleary/)| Twitter (https://twitter.com/katoleary)
HTBC Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howtobecreativepod/)
Find a full episode transcript at https://howtobecreative.org/?p=267 (https://howtobecreative.org/?p=267)
6 Jan 2020
Episode 8: Taking an Intentional Break to Get Out of a Rut
In this solo episode, I talk about taking a break to recover after being in a creative rut.
Discussed on this episode:
Rachel Syme on Twitter (https://twitter.com/rachsyme)
Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/)
Real Talk Radio with Nicole Antoinette (https://realtalkradiopodcast.com/)
Kat’s social presence: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/katoleary/)| Twitter (https://twitter.com/katoleary)
HTBC Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howtobecreativepod/)
30 Dec 2019
Episode 7: Creative Tranquility with Kimberly Wilson
Today I'm chatting with psychotherapist and entrepreneur Kimberly Wilson about her journey as a multipassionate entrepreneur, getting things done while preserving your energy, and making space in your life for regular creative play.
Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist in private practice (http://www.kimberlywilsontherapy.com/), serves as president of Pigs & Pugs Project (http://www.tranquilspacefoundation.org/), and designs eco-fashion line TranquiliT. (http://www.tranquilit.com/)
In 1999 she founded Tranquil Space —named among the top 25 yoga studios in the world by Travel + Leisure—and sold it to YogaWorks (http://www.yogaworks.com/) in 2017. She's penned a few lifestyle books (https://www.kimberlywilson.com/books/)catered to tranquility seekers and hosted a podcast (https://www.kimberlywilson.com/podcast) since 2005.
Here's what we discussed on this episode:
Kimberly's website (https://kimberlywilson.com/)
Kimberly on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitydujour/)
TranquiliT (https://www.tranquilit.com/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitecoluxe/)
Pigs & Pugs Project (https://pigsandpugs.org/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pigspugsproj/)
Tranquility du Jour Live (https://kimberlywilson.com/tranquility-du-jour-live/) (Sunday, January 5!)
The E-Myth (https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAiAuqHwBRAQEiwAD-zr3RyMZ63xrsKXfy2OBGppl-p49MoPk36pRbLJcIuIKIoVm6o1gW_4shoCrWQQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241904167822&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1022762&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16966604096064787192&hvtargid=kwd-6900078641&hydadcr=22531_10344312&keywords=the+%27e%27+myth&qid=1577652999&s=books&sr=1-1)
12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women (https://www.amazon.com/12-Secrets-Highly-Creative-Women/dp/157324533X)
12 Secrets of Highly Successful Women (https://www.amazon.com/12-Secrets-Highly-Successful-Women/dp/1573244937)
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal: 11 Lives (http://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=2722)
Kat's social presence: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/katoleary/)| Twitter (https://twitter.com/katoleary)
HTBC Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howtobecreativepod/)
20 Oct 2019
Episode 6: Discovering New Creative Pursuits with Shama Hussain
Today I'm chatting with illustrator Shama Hussain about inspiration, her creative process, and discovering new creative pursuits as an adult.
Shama Hussain is a social media strategist and artist living in Manhattan. She currently works at IBM and has previously worked on social media for NBC, UN Women, New York Magazine, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and the Obama White House. Outside of her day job, she is a self-taught illustrator and likes to create art that shares a story and a message. Shama is a native New Yorker and has lived around the world.
Links from this episode:
Sketched by Shama on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sketchedbyshama/)
International Rescue Committee (https://www.rescue.org/)
Chris Saunders Bob Marley sketch (https://www.instagram.com/p/B0mNp79BI0F/)
"God will give you..." sketch (https://www.instagram.com/p/B04M_FOB7Bn/)
Tailor Made Shop (https://tailor-made-shop.myshopify.com/)
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal: 11 Lives (http://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=2722)
Kat's social presence: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/katoleary/)| Twitter (https://twitter.com/katoleary)
HTBC Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howtobecreativepod/)
30 Sept 2019
Episode 5: Creativity as a Mental Health Practice with Theodora Blanchfield
Today I'm chatting with writer Theodora Blanchfield about the role creative work has played in her mental health journey. In this candid conversation, Theodora shares what caring for her mental health has meant for her in the aftermath of her mother's death from cancer and while she's navigated other challenges including career changes and breakups.
Where to find Theodora:
Instagram: @theodorable (https://www.instagram.com/theodorable/)
Twitter: @tblanchfield (https://twitter.com/tblanchfield)
Blog: Preppy Runner (https://preppyrunner.com/)
As always, you can find show notes, including a complete episode transcript and links to everything discussed today, at howtobecreative.org.
16 Sept 2019
Episode 4: Saying Yes with Tiffany Han
Today I'm talking with coach and writer Tiffany Han about incremental progress, making space, and saying yes to what you really want in life. As a participant in Tiffany's Raise Your Hand Say Yes Inner Circle, I'm so excited about this episode. I've gained so much from working with and getting to know Tiffany over the past year, and I'm thrilled to be able to share just a bit of her wisdom with you!
Links:
Tiffany Han (https://tiffanyhan.com/)
Raise Your Hand Say Yes Inner Circle (https://www.raiseyourhandsayyes.com/)
Tiffany on social: Instagram @thetiffanyhan (https://www.instagram.com/thetiffanyhan/) | Pinterest: thetiffanyhan (https://www.pinterest.com/thetiffanyhan/)
Raise Your Hand Say Yes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/raise-your-hand-say-yes/id917071340) podcast on iTunes
Kat's social presence: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/katoleary/)| Twitter (https://twitter.com/katoleary)
HTBC Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howtobecreativepod/)
You can find show notes, including a complete episode transcript, at https://howtobecreative.org/?p=158 (https://howtobecreative.org/?p=158)
9 Sept 2019
Episode 3: Small Changes that Pay Big Dividends
This week I'm talking about how tiny changes--taking a different route to work, stopping to notice your surroundings--can give you a fresh perspective. Can doing little things over time dramatically change your life? Spoiler alert: yes!
Here's what I discussed on this episode:
Nicole Antoinette/Real Talk Radio (http://nicoleantoinette.com)
Atlas Obscura (https://www.atlasobscura.com)
Duolingo (https://www.duolingo.com)
Atomic Habits (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D23CFGR/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1)
Caveday (https://www.caveday.org/)
Theodora Blanchfield/This May Be Oversharing... podcast (https://preppyrunner.com/)
Kat's social presence: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/katoleary/)| Twitter (https://twitter.com/katoleary)
HTBC Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howtobecreativepod/)
You can find a full episode transcript at https://howtobecreative.org/?p=141
2 Sept 2019
Episode 2: Art and Activism with Kimberly Enjoli
Today I'm talking with artist and activist Kimberly Enjoli about the intersection of art and activism, how to support activist movements beyond being out in the streets, and why art is even more necessary in a deeply troubled world.
Some of the organizations discussed on this episode:
NYC Shut It Down: Twitter (https://twitter.com/NYC_ShutItDown) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nycshutitdown/)
Equality for Flatbush (http://www.equalityforflatbush.org/)
Peoples Power Assemblies (http://peoplespowerassemblies.org/)
Where to find Kimberly:
@groundwork_zine (https://twitter.com/groundwork_zine) on Twitter
@sugarwaterartdept (https://www.instagram.com/sugarwaterartdept/) on Instagram
To support Ramsey Orta:
Sign the letter of support of Ramsey Orta's release on parole (https://sites.google.com/view/free-ramsey-orta/home)
Send letters to Ramsey:
Ramsey Orta 16A4200
Collins Correctional Facility
Middle Road p.o. box 340
Collins, NY 14034
*Must include his din # and your whole name and address on the envelope, or it may be sent back*
Donate to Ramsey via PayPal at OfficialRamseyOrta@gmail.com (mailto:OfficialRamseyOrta@gmail.com) (can also email with any questions)
You can find a full transcript of today's episode at https://howtobecreative.org/?p=148
26 Aug 2019
Episode 1: Getting Started
On this episode, I talk about how to get started on your creative work: getting past excuses, making tradeoffs, setting boundaries, and finding a support network.
Here’s what I discussed on this episode:
Business Christmas podcast (http://businesschristmas.buzzsprout.com/)
Theodora Blanchfield/This May Be Oversharing… podcast (https://preppyrunner.com/)
Creative Mornings (https://creativemornings.com/)
My accountability partner, Ivy Jelisavac (https://www.ivyjelisavac.com/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/becauseivy)
My social presence: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/katoleary/)| Twitter (https://twitter.com/katoleary)
HTBC Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howtobecreativepod/)
You can find a full episode transcript at https://howtobecreative.org/2019/08/26/episode-1-getting-started/ (https://howtobecreative.org/2019/08/26/episode-1-getting-started/)
28 Jul 2019
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Welcome to How to Be Creative, a podcast about what it means to be creative across different disciplines, industries, life circumstances, and career structures. You’ll learn tips for fitting creativity into your daily life, and hear from a bunch of different people about how being creative has helped them reach goals, open doors, and live a more rewarding--or at least more interesting--life.
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