Never Wear Boring Socks

Maria Ramsey
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A podcast for creatives about how to nourish our art and ourselves. Weekly discussions about creativity, art, writing, music...and sometimes fun socks. Our philosophies: 1. As artistic beings, we need to create in order to be well. 2. Creativity and structure are not mutually exclusive. 3. Why wear boring socks if you can wear fun socks?

  1. 27/04/2022

    087 | How Self-Trust Helps Me Live a Creative Life

    I had a bit of an epiphany recently about what creativity means to me...and since creativity is the #1 thing we talk about here on Never Wear Boring Socks, I wanted to share it with you! In this episode, I'm talking about my current definition of creativity, and how trusting myself has helped me to live a more creative life both inside and outside the studio.  Schedule an Awaken Your Artist call Get access to my free creativity resources Work with me Website: thephilosophersstem.com Instagram: @thephilosophersstem Email hello(at)thephilosophersstem.com Episode transcript

    12 min

  2. 15/04/2022

    086 | Is Your Inner Artist Sleeping? (+ how to wake them up!)

    We all have an artist inside of us. If you don't believe me, it's possible your artist has gotten a bit bored and fallen asleep... In this episode, I'm sharing some other signs that your inner artist might be sleeping, and how you can start to wake them up.  Schedule an Awaken Your Artist call Get access to my free creativity resources Work with me Website: thephilosophersstem.com Instagram: @thephilosophersstem Email hello(at)thephilosophersstem.com Episode transcript

    13 min

  3. 30/03/2022

    085 | Why Creativity Matters

    How many times have you put off a creative project because something more "important" came up? If you've done this more times than you can count, you're most certainly not alone. Art often gets put on the back burner in favor of more pressing tasks, but in this episode Maria is making the case that it is actually a very important and worthy pursuit. She's sharing why creativity matters, how expressing your creativity benefits yourself as well as the people around you, and why you should start prioritizing your creative practice now.  Schedule a FREE coaching call Get access to my free creativity resources Work with Maria Website: thephilosophersstem.com Instagram: @thephilosophersstem Email hello(at)thephilosophersstem.com Episode transcript

    11 min

  4. 16/03/2022

    084 | Which Version of Yourself Do You Want to Be?

    Do you ever get tired of the advice to just "be yourself?" Of course we want to be authentically ourselves as creatives, but what does this really mean? In this episode, Maria is sharing a new way of thinking about this concept that has the potential to be way more actionable and helpful. We discuss inner critics, inner wisdom, outer socks, and the mopey Eeyores lurking inside our brains. Maria also shares some of her favorite tools for tapping into the most wise, confident, fully expressed version of yourself, and why this is important for artists.  Get access to *free* creativity resources Work with Maria Website: thephilosophersstem.com Instagram: @thephilosophersstem Email hello(at)thephilosophersstem.com Episode transcript

    13 min

  5. 02/03/2022

    083 | You Already Have Everything You Need to Be an Artist

    Have you ever felt yourself putting off your creative projects until "someday"- some magical time when you have more time, more space, more support? In this episode, Maria is sharing why you DO in fact have everything you need to get started right now, why it's important that you get started right now, and one of the most underrated ingredients to be a successful, confident artist.  Get access to *free* creativity resources Learn more about working with Maria Website: thephilosophersstem.com Instagram: @thephilosophersstem Email hello(at)thephilosophersstem.com Episode transcript

    16 min

  6. 16/02/2022

    082 | What to Do When Creativity Feels Forced

    Have you ever sat down to create your art and it just feels forced? Like you have to push and will yourself to write words on the page, and you just can't get into that flow state where things feel easy and inspired? In this episode, Maria is sharing her tips for how to move from trying to will creativity to happen into allowing creativity to happen.  Get the free workshop on how to set up a creative workspace Learn more about creativity coaching with Maria Website: thephilosophersstem.com Instagram: @thephilosophersstem Email hello(at)thephilosophersstem.com Episode transcript

    13 min

  7. 09/02/2022

    081 | What's REALLY Blocking Your Creativity

    Have you ever felt like you're just not creative, or like you're just not that good at art or music or writing (or any other creative medium)? In this episode, Maria is sharing why you are in fact a creative and talented person, and the real reason you feel stuck.   Join me in the Secret Garden of Creativity (free resource library!) Learn more about creativity coaching with Maria Website: thephilosophersstem.com Instagram: @thephilosophersstem Email hello(at)thephilosophersstem.com Episode transcript

    10 min

  8. 26/01/2022

    080 | Why You Should Be Making Bad Art

    Do you ever feel frustrated with your creative practice? Like you don't have enough ideas or talent? Do you ever feel like you're just not a creative person? In this episode, Maria is sharing her solution: make bad art. Listen in to learn how embracing "bad" art can help you break through your creative blocks.  Creativity coaching Join the newsletter Website: thephilosophersstem.com Instagram: @thephilosophersstem Email hello(at)thephilosophersstem.com Episode transcript

    14 min
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A podcast for creatives about how to nourish our art and ourselves. Weekly discussions about creativity, art, writing, music...and sometimes fun socks. Our philosophies: 1. As artistic beings, we need to create in order to be well. 2. Creativity and structure are not mutually exclusive. 3. Why wear boring socks if you can wear fun socks?

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  • Creator
    Maria Ramsey
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2022
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Maria Ramsey
  • Show Website
    Never Wear Boring Socks