Creative Genius Kate Shepherd

After 23 years of her creativity getting lost in client expectations working in PR and doing too much to take care of others and not enough to take care of herself in her personal life, Pamela found herself utterly burned out. That is when her sister took her on a restorative weekend trip to Boston where the two of them visited the Gardiner Museum. Pamela shares the story of how life dramatically grabbed her attention with an electrifying, life changing experience that she says was the beginning of her now flourishing career as a painter.

Pamela shares the importance of tuning into and remaining open to the quiet voice deep inside as it has all the information we need to find our own callings. And how crucial rest and quiet are for supporting our ability to tune in. We are trained to be go go go. We need to retrain ourselves to be quiet. She shares her theories about Radical Rest.

An engaging, lighthearted but deep conversation with philosopher Nate Klemp about his new book, 'Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World' which explores cultivating spaciousness in order to access the deep well of peace and creativity within our minds. This episode serves as a thought-provoking exploration of inner spaciousness and the art of discernment in our daily lives, offering listeners practical insights and inspiration for their own journeys of self-discovery and creative expression. Nate is a New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, and founding partner at Mindful magazine. His journey from academia to exploring philosophy as a way of life led him to co-found Mindful magazine and author several impactful books.

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate welcomes the irreverent, fierce, and powerful Emma Zack. Emma's journey into music wasn't a straightforward one. From singing at a young age to feeling pressured to fit a mold created by others, Emma experienced a hiatus from music during her early teens. However, as the universe often does, music found its way back to her after a powerful plant medicine journey. This reconnection led to her recording her debut album at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.

In this episode, Lama Rod Owens explores how tending to our own brokenheartedness can unlock the transformative power of creativity, offering a path to building an awakened and beautiful life. Through insightful and personal anecdotes from his book, "The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors," Lama Rod invites listeners to reimagine forgiveness, radical self-care, and awakened care as essential tools for crafting a fulfilling existence. Don't miss this opportunity to discover fresh perspectives on spirituality, human connection, and the boundless possibilities of creative expression.

Our guest today is Autumn Skye - an incredible artist with a massive online following, and when you see her work you’ll immediately get it. Her pieces are equal parts painstakingly detailed and evocatively magical. This is a deep and deeply nourishing and expansive feeling episode. We cover a lot of ground from the practical to the esoteric. I came away from this conversation feeling more spacious and filled with a sense of possibility and wonder than I have in a long time, and I hope you will, too.

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of sound and creativity with the renowned musician and healing sound artist, Ashana. A classically trained musician who grew up in the Bronx who spent a lifetime as a professional musician and teacher, she unexpectedly found herself trailblazing an entirely new genre of music that has since garnered international acclaim. With renowned producer Thomas Barquee by her side, Ashana has pioneered a sound that resonates with listeners worldwide. Her albums, from "All Is Forgiven" to "Celestial Sleep," are more than just music—they're gateways to spiritual awakening and vibrational healing.

A storyteller of the heart, Ashana has lived, and loved, and learned, and today she generously shares the bits of her life that have been the most transformative with us. Ashana performs a live healing sound meditation for us at the end of this episode!