Caitlin's Creative Business Bookshelf

Caitlin Gwynn
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Run a creative business but struggle with creativity? This is the show for you! Join me, Caitlin the Creative, as I delve into the books/articles/podcasts that have inspired me creatively. And from those books, I share lessons learned, interesting nuggets of creative inspiration and of course, whether you should read it or not. I also give a behind the scenes look at running my own business, being anti-burnout, and why all business owners should embrace being creative - away from their businesses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 06/20/2023

    Episode 12: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

    It's the final episode of the first season of Caitlin's Creative Business Bookshelf, can you believe it? I have had so much fun recording this and sharing each week with you, I hope you've enjoyed it too. And for this final episode and the final book of season one, we're examining Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, and my conflicting feelings on it! (Please note that my podcast mic didn't pick up properly during the recording of this, so the quality isn't as good as usual!) LINKS Big MagicKeep up with me between seasons by joining my mailing listOr following me on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min

  2. 06/14/2023

    Episode 11: Other banging books!

    Today I'm sharing some books that I read during the making of this podcast that are absolute bangers, but didn't make the cut for entire podcast episodes this season! I hope you find some great recommendations here, and please share if there are any books on creativity and creative business running that you think I should check out. (Please note that my podcast mic didn't pick up properly during the recording of this, so the quality isn't as good as usual!) LINKS Rest is ResistanceThe Rest DeckHow to Not Always Be WorkingCatching the Big FishThe Creative ActRick Rubin's interview with Andre 3000Rick Rubin's interview with Kendrick LamarDilla TimeFour Thousand Weeks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  3. 06/07/2023

    Episode 10: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

    We're finally tackling the ultimate book on creativity: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron! Here's a crash course of what the book is, what it can teach us about creativity and spirituality, and the idea of doing challenges to awaken our creativity. LINKS Buy a copy of The Artist's WayArtist's Way study group with Marlee GraceArtist's Way study group with Creative MorningsJami Attenberg 1000 Words of Summer ChallengeThe 100 Day ProjectFollow me on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  4. 05/31/2023

    Episode 9: Be More Bored

    This week on the show, I'm sharing my ultimate campaign slogan: Be More Bored! Let's examine our relationship with boredom and take a look at being rather than doing... LINKS: Get your ticket for the Hobby Finder workshopFollow me on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  5. 05/24/2023

    Episode 8: Craftfulness by Rosemary Davidson and Arzu Tahsin

    Another book from the Creative Business Bookshelf! And we're looking into Craftulness this week! Let's dive into how good crafting is for our mental health, doing stuff with our hands, the Industrial Revolution, and banana bread... LINKS Join my Hobby Finder workshopThe Instagram post by Lisa Congdon I mentionedBuy Craftfulness hereKen Robinson’s TED talk on schools and creativityFollow me on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  6. 05/17/2023

    Episode 7: Big FAFO Energy

    I received a lovely DM from someone the other day on Insta, asking how to make the time and energy in the pursuit of effing around and finding out. So I'm sharing some practical tips today on how to do just that! This is taken from an IG Live I did on the subject recently, and I hope you find it useful! SHOW NOTES The print from Boring Friends I mentionedFollow me on InstagramJoin Co-Creativity Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  7. 05/10/2023

    Episode 6: Burnout by Emily & Amelia Nagoski

    This week, we take a look at one of my favourite subjects - Burnout! And more specifically, the book of the same name by Emily & Amelia Nagoski.  Listen for chat on human giver syndrome, signs to spot burnout, my personal experience with it, and practical ways we can start to address it. SHOW NOTES: Buy a copy of Burnout hereCheck out the Burnout workbookFind me on InstagramWant to find out more about working with me? Book a Curiosity Call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  8. 05/03/2023

    Episode 5: Journaling and Me

    Today I'm sharing tips on how to get started on my favourite creative self practice of all time...journaling! SHOW NOTES My current favourite notebookJournaling for Creativity workshopPassion Planners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  9. 04/26/2023

    Episode 4: The Story of Art Without Men - Katy Hessel

    This week, we're diving into another book on my Creative Business Bookshelf - The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel. Despite this on the surface being a book about art, there's actually a lot here that we can take away with us into our businesses... Enjoy the episode? Leave a review, share with your friends, subscribe, and get in touch with me! SHOW NOTES Buy the book hereReach out on InstagramRead the transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  10. 04/19/2023

    Episode 3: Easy tips for more creativity

    Want to be more creative in your day to day, but no idea where to begin? I've got some actionable tips for you! I hope these help you to be more creative, but with less overwhelm. SHOW NOTES Follow me on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min

  11. 04/12/2023

    Episode 2: Keep Going by Austin Kleon

    Episode 2, and we’re looking at our first book! Today, I’m chatting about Keep Going by Austin Kleon and the power of pep talks. SHOW NOTES Buy your own copy of Keep Going hereSign up to Austin’s newsletter - it’s really great!Follow me on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min

  12. 04/04/2023

    Episode 1: Why I'm podcasting!

    Episode 1 is here - I'm so excited to share this with you! The first episode of Caitlin's Creative Business Bookshelf is an unscripted chat about why I'm podcasting, why I'm so passionate about creativity in business, and what you can expect from the first season. I would love it if you shared this episode with a friend who would love it, and you can always find me on Instagram or my website. SHOW NOTES My podcast episode with Ruth Poundwhite on the Quietly Ambitious podcastMy podcast episode with Alana Holloway on the Reframing Chronic Illness podcastMy podcast episode with Jemma on the Virtually Done podcastThe Co-Creativity Club membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
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Run a creative business but struggle with creativity? This is the show for you! Join me, Caitlin the Creative, as I delve into the books/articles/podcasts that have inspired me creatively. And from those books, I share lessons learned, interesting nuggets of creative inspiration and of course, whether you should read it or not. I also give a behind the scenes look at running my own business, being anti-burnout, and why all business owners should embrace being creative - away from their businesses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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