How to Be Creative

Kat O'Leary
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How to Be Creative

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.

  1. 04/02/2024

    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 ProjectJamie Varon coursesAn affirmation resource I forgot to mention: I Am app

    19 min

  2. 03/26/2024

    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 by Eckhart TolleLoving What Is by Byron KatieThe Work AppThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronMindset by Carol DreckMy Year of New project

    26 min

  3. 03/19/2024

    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 practiceThe habits I do every day, + 2 habits I aspire to do dailyThe tools and resources I use to stay consistent and accountableResources mentioned in this episode:Way of Life: habit trackingHeadspace: meditation (my link gets you a 30-day guest pass)Duolingo: language skillsJamie Varon courses

    26 min

  4. 03/12/2024

    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.

    12 min

  5. 04/02/2020

    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.

    1h 2m

  6. 01/27/2020

    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.

    1h 9m

  7. 01/13/2020

    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!Workroom Social websiteWorkroom Social on YouTubeWorkroom Social on InstagramWorkroom Social on FacebookWorkroom Social on TwitterWorkroom Social on PinterestClaryville JeansSaturday Morning Breakfast Cereal: 11 LivesIn Praise of MediocrityStanford d.schoolKat's social pres...

    44 min

  8. 01/06/2020

    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 TwitterGoodreadsReal Talk Radio with Nicole AntoinetteKat’s social presence: Instagram | TwitterHTBC Instagram

    19 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Kat O'Leary
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 How to Be Creative
  • Show Website
    How to Be Creative

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