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The Art of Creative Living Nicola Newman
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The Art of Creative Living is the podcast for heart-centred creatives & entrepreneurs who want to build a fulfilling, prosperous, and joyful life, while nurturing their creativity and embracing playfulness, gentleness and rest along the way. If you are ready to follow your heart, nurture your self-belief, and bring to life what you long to create in the world, you’ve found a home here. And if you're looking to define success on your own terms and be inspired by people living an unconventional life, this is the podcast for you.
The Art of Creative Living is hosted by Nicola Newman, an award-winning artist, creative mentor and business coach, and founder of the year-long creativity school, Flourish: The Art of Creative Living. She works with creatives to help them prioritise, nurture and express their creativity and supports heart-centred entrepreneurs to bring their creative projects and dreams to life, all while cruising the coast of Australia on a 35 foot sailboat! Through solo shows and guest interviews exploring all things to do with Creative Living, this podcast will inspire you to be brave, follow your heart and create more. Find additional inspiration + creative goodies at www.nicolanewman.com
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Tools & Technology We Use in Our Creative Lives
In this episode, writer Beth Cregan and I dive deep into the various tools and technology we use to support our creative lives. From good old-fashioned analog tools like planners, notebooks, and index cards to cutting-edge digital apps, software, and AI assistants, we cover a wide array of resources that help us organise, plan, create, and track our creative projects.
Find all the details and links to these tools on the podcast show notes page at: www.nicolanewman.com/podcast/technology-tools-ai
Nicola Newman: www.nicolanewman.com
Beth Cregan: www.writeawaywithme.com
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Creative Momentum: Finding your way through the Messy Middle
Let's delve into the 'messy middle' of creative projects! Join Beth and me (Nicola) as we discuss our personal experiences and strategies to push forward. We delve into self-awareness including understanding one's own personality traits and energies which helps in personalising the creative process. Beth explains how having a clear vision of the final outcome can keep you motivated. We emphasize the importance of setting boundaries and prioritising the creative process. We also discuss the significance of remaining flexible and adaptive, and how sideways movement can be an integral part of the process, with challenges overcome often leading to substantial periods of rapid progress. Other aspects covered are the importance of self-compassion, embracing a sense of safety, understanding life circumstances, celebrating small wins, and wisely investing in skills and supplies that make the process easier.
We are also thrilled and excited to announce "The Art of Creative Living" podcast has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 20 Australia Creativity Podcasts on the web.https://blog.feedspot.com/australia_creativity_podcasts/
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‘Stay On The Boat’: Navigating Solitude & Loneliness in our Creative Lives
Join Nicola Newman & Beth Cregan for a meaningful conversation about the nature and importance of solitude, loneliness, and the creative process. Through the lens of Nic's sailing life, we explore the intricate balance between solitude and the potential for loneliness that creatives often encounter with their work.
We delve into some of the struggles that are integral to our creative lives - from confronting the omnipresent fear of failure to navigating uncertainty without a roadmap!
Yet, amidst these challenges, we discover that staying connected to ourselves and our work fosters self-trust, stamina and authenticity. This discussion is a compassionate guide for creatives facing the challenges that arise in the creative process.
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Build a Relationship with Your Creative Self
Welcome to another episode of "Nic and Beth’s Creative Chats" with your hosts, Nicola Newman and Beth Cregan!
Today, we're on a journey to uncover ways to nurture a deep and meaningful relationship with your creative self. Nicola and Beth open up about their personal reflective practices, anchors, and the daily rituals that keep their creativity flowing. They share how journaling becomes a supportive companion in their creative processes from morning pages to evening reflections.
This episode goes deep into the significance of values and core desires, serving as the guiding compass that shapes and evolves your creative journey over time.
We'll also dive into mindfulness practices in action – from gardening to sketching, along with Nic's 'Intuitive Pause', designed to ground you in the present moment. Anticipate a delightful blend of laughter, inspiration, and practical tips to elevate your creative living adventures.
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The Transformative Power of Solo & Group Creative Retreats
Join your hosts Nicola Newman and Beth Cregan as they unravel the transformative experiences of creative retreats. Beth, fresh from her solo writing retreat, and Nicola, having just hosted her second group creative retreat, delve into the rich tapestry of insights gained from both personal and group immersive escapes.
In this episode, discover the power of solitude as Beth shares the revelations from her latest solo writing sojourn. (Spoiler alert – it didn’t go exactly to plan!) Beth shares her honest experience of dealing with fear, her inner critic and creative resistance as well as tips for how to plan your own solo retreat. Nicola, with her pulse on the communal spirit of creative gatherings, provides a fascinating glimpse into the dynamics of hosting retreats—fostering joy, connection, collaboration, and the magic that happens when creative minds converge.
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Nic & Beth's Chats About Creative Living - An Introduction
Welcome to the inaugural episode of a new series on The Art of Creative Living Podcast, "Nic & Beth's Chats about Creative Living."
Join us, your hosts Nicola Newman, an artist and creative mentor, and Beth Cregan, a writer and educator, as we dive headfirst into the world of creative living.
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on our unique friendship forged through a shared passion for creative expression.
From the genesis of our individual creative journeys to the moments of inspiration that fuel our work, we invite you to join us in celebrating the joy and complexity of the creative process.
Whether you're an artist, writer, or simply someone interested in the joys of creative living, this episode sets the stage for a series of insightful conversations that will inspire, enlighten, and perhaps even spark your own creative flame.
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Customer Reviews
Hustle-free creative inspiration!
I love Nicola’s podcast and I’m so pleased she’s released a new season. Whether it’s a solo episode or an interview, I find them fascinating and inspiring… and best yet, hustle free and soothing!
Biased by I LOVE it!
I absolutely love hosting these interviews and exploring what it means to live a creative life. Such a gift to share these conversations and explorations with others :)
Inspiring creativity
I am a big fan of Nicola Newman’s Art of Creative Living Podcast. Each episode takes you deep inside how a creative works or an issue such as ‘creative shame.’ There are takeaways galore from each episode to inspire creativity and leading a sustainable, positive creative life. The ways different personalities work is especially valued and celebrated. Can’t wait for the next episodes!