Building a Creative Life with Pam Vale

Pam Vale
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Through conversations and reflections, this podcast makes space for attention, curiosity, and lived experience. It explores creativity as a way of seeing rather than only something to produce. pamvale.substack.com

  1. 5d ago

    Leaving Home to See Home Differently

    Join me for creative rabbit holes, unexpected discoveries, and ideas waiting to be explored. (free or paid) Hello curious friends, Sometimes we need a little distance from our everyday lives to hear what we’re actually thinking. In this episode I’m exploring the connection between travel, creativity, choice, and the clarity that can come when we simply give ourselves room to think. Everything I write, record, and create grows from the same ideas explored in my book, The Key to Creativity. I invite readers to rethink creativity, curiosity, identity, and what it means to find and follow what they love. Let’s see what happens when we look beyond old assumptions and expected labels. Buy - The Key To Creativity About Pam Vale (Series Creator): Pam Vale is an artist and author Pam Vale is an author, artist, and lifelong creative. Her work explores curiosity, creativity, attention, and the many ways we come to understand ourselves and the world around us. Through books, art, writing, and conversation, she invites people to look a little closer, question what they’ve been told, and follow what genuinely interests them. With more than 40 years as a professional artist and creative entrepreneur, Pam brings a lifetime of lived experience, curiosity, and a different way of looking at things. Learn more at www.pamvale.com. If this made you pause, wonder, or notice something new, I’d love for you to share it with someone who might feel the same. Get full access to You Are Creative at pamvale.substack.com/subscribe

  2. Sep 22

    Comparing Different Creative Approaches With Guest Sarah Reul

    Join me for creative rabbit holes, unexpected discoveries, and ideas waiting to be explored. (free or paid) Hello curious friends, In this episode, I talk with picture book author and illustrator Sarah Lynne Reul about creative cycles, perfectionism, daily practice, and the current and common pressure to make everything “postworthy.” Sarah also shares the story behind Creative Chaos Emporium, her creative reuse shop built around affordable materials, experimentation, and community. A personal conflict delayed me sharing this conversation, and when we recorded it, Sarah thought the shop might only be open through September 2026. Happily, Creative Chaos Emporium is now staying open at least through the end of December. If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by and see Sarah! About Sarah: Sarah Lynne Reul is an author, illustrator and award-winning animator who likes science, tiny things and old photos. In addition to writing & illustrating, Sarah also runs a creative reuse shop, Creative Chaos Emporium, in Wakefield, MA. Sarah’s books include THE BREAKING NEWS, NERP!, ALLIE ALL ALONG, BUBBIE & RIVKA’S BEST-EVER CHALLAH (SO-FAR!), BEANSPROUT and the early-reader graphic novel series THE FIX-ITS. Her next book, THE MOST PERFECT BOX OF ART SUPPLIES comes out in 2027. Connect with Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/thereul/ @thereul https://www.instagram.com/creativechaosemporium/ @creativechaosemporium Everything I write, record, and create grows from the same ideas explored in my book, The Key to Creativity. I invite readers to rethink creativity, curiosity, identity, and what it means to find and follow what they love. Let’s see what happens when we look beyond old assumptions and expected labels. Buy - The Key To Creativity About Pam Vale (Series Creator): Pam Vale is an author, artist, and lifelong creative. Her work explores curiosity, creativity, attention, and the many ways we come to understand ourselves and the world around us. Through books, art, writing, and conversation, she invites people to look a little closer, question what they’ve been told, and follow what genuinely interests them. With more than 40 years as a professional artist and creative entrepreneur, Pam brings a lifetime of lived experience, curiosity, and a different way of looking at things. www.pamvale.com If this made you pause, wonder, or notice something new, I’d love for you to share it with someone who might feel the same. Get full access to You Are Creative at pamvale.substack.com/subscribe

  3. Sep 15

    Neurodivergence, Joy, and Living Creatively Without Apology with Jackie Kelley

    Join me for creative rabbit holes, unexpected discoveries, and ideas waiting to be explored. (free or paid) A conversation with Jackie Kelley about neurodivergence, creativity, and the small ways joy can be woven into everyday life. We explore following your creative passions without fear of judgment and creating a safe space for your children to express their individuality. Connect with Jackie: Tiktok and Instagram @stayathomejackie About Jackie: Jackie Kelley is a vibrant and neurodivergent storyteller, illustrator, wife, and mother. Through her Instagram content she hopes to empower others to cultivate joy in their lives and relationships. Jackie has called Arizona home for the past decade and can’t imagine living anywhere else Everything I write, record, and create grows from the same ideas explored in my book, The Key to Creativity. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re creative, or wanted to find and trust your own interests a little more, I wrote it for you. About Pam Vale (Series Creator): Pam Vale is an artist, writer, and observer of creative life. Her work centers on noticing, listening, and documenting the small, often overlooked moments where meaning gathers. Through art, conversation, and writing, she serves as both witness and interpreter, holding space for what is present rather than preaching what should be done. Her practice spans decades of studio work, podcasting, and long-form reflection, with an emphasis on depth, attention, and lived experience. www.pamvale.com Thanks for spending a little time here. If someone comes to mind who would enjoy this, pass it along. Get full access to You Are Creative at pamvale.substack.com/subscribe

  4. Sep 8

    I’m Glad I Knew This Before Launching My Book

    Pam marks the release of her first book with a powerful reframing that every first-time creator, sensitive soul, and perfectionist needs to hear. Everything I write, record, and create grows from the same ideas explored in my book, The Key to Creativity. I invite readers to rethink creativity, curiosity, identity, and what it means to find and follow what they love. Let’s see what happens when we look beyond old assumptions and expected labels. Buy - The Key To Creativity About Pam Vale (Series Creator): Pam Vale is an author, wonder-seeker, and creative enabler. For more than forty years, creativity has been her way of exploring the world. Today, through books, conversations, and writing, she shares the questions, stories, and everyday moments that invite us to slow down, pay closer attention, and discover what genuinely interests us. Her work is rooted in curiosity, wonder, and the belief that creativity is less about what we produce and more about how we engage with life. Learn more at www.pamvale.com. Get full access to You Are Creative at pamvale.substack.com/subscribe

  5. Sep 1

    When Curiosity Outgrows the Calendar

    Join me for creative rabbit holes, unexpected discoveries, and ideas waiting to be explored. (free or paid) Too many ideas can quietly turn into creative clutter. In this episode, Pam explores what it means to let go of old projects, saved inspiration, and the pressure to make every interest into something more. Everything I write, record, and create grows from the same ideas explored in my book, The Key to Creativity. I invite readers to rethink creativity, curiosity, identity, and what it means to find and follow what they love. Let’s see what happens when we look beyond old assumptions and expected labels. Buy - The Key To Creativity If this made you pause, wonder, or notice something new, I’d love for you to share it with someone who might feel the same. Get full access to You Are Creative at pamvale.substack.com/subscribe

  6. Aug 25

    From Chaos to Creativity - A Conversation with Francine Clouden

    Join me for creative rabbit holes, unexpected discoveries, and ideas waiting to be explored. (free or paid) *NOTE - There was a little issue with Francine’s audio in the beginning of our chat but it does clear up about 4 minutes in. I didn’t want to cut any of her inspirational words off, so I left it. A conversation about what shifts when we begin to pay attention to the spaces we create in. We explore the relationship between environment, energy, and creative life, and how order can become something supportive rather than restrictive. Connect with Francine: Instagram and Threads: @organiseedcreativebrain About Francine: Francine, aka the Organized Creative Brain, is a crafter, creative, and bookworm who lives in France with her husband and teenage son. When her nose isn't stuck in a book, she can be found knitting, crocheting, painting, and working on paper crafts. A naturally untidy person, she has found ways to be organized, and make time for reading and crafts. She can't live without coffee, flowers, or notebooks, and is firmly obsessed with Hamilton, the Musical. Francine Clouden Everything I write, record, and create grows from the same ideas explored in my book, The Key to Creativity. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re creative, or wanted to find and trust your own interests a little more, I wrote it for you. About Pam Vale (Series Creator): Pam Vale is an artist, writer, and observer of creative life. Her work centers on noticing, listening, and documenting the small, often overlooked moments where meaning gathers. Through art, conversation, and writing, she serves as both witness and interpreter, holding space for what is present rather than preaching what should be done. Her practice spans decades of studio work, podcasting, and long-form reflection, with an emphasis on depth, attention, and lived experience. www.pamvale.com Thanks for spending a little time here. If someone comes to mind who would enjoy this, pass it along. Get full access to You Are Creative at pamvale.substack.com/subscribe

  7. Aug 18

    Pirate Ships In Turquoise Water

    Join me for creative rabbit holes, unexpected discoveries, and ideas waiting to be explored. (free or paid) What is it we’re really trying to capture when we reach for a camera? While on a family trip to Aruba, I found myself questioning why I wanted a photograph so badly. It wasn’t about documenting the vacation or sharing it online. It was something deeper. A moment of seeing that led me into a much bigger conversation about photography, creative identity, and what it actually means to be an artist. In this episode, I explore how creativity sometimes lives less in what we make and more in the way we pay attention. About Pam Vale (Series Creator): Pam Vale is an author, wonder-seeker, and creative enabler. For more than forty years, creativity has been her way of exploring the world. Today, through books, conversations, and writing, she shares the questions, stories, and everyday moments that invite us to slow down, pay closer attention, and discover what genuinely interests us. Her work is rooted in curiosity, wonder, and the belief that creativity is less about what we produce and more about how we engage with life. Learn more at www.pamvale.com. Everything I write, record, and create grows from the same ideas explored in my book, The Key to Creativity. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re creative, or wanted to find and trust your own interests a little more, I wrote it for you. Buy - The Key To Creativity If this made you pause, wonder, or notice something new, I’d love for you to share it with someone who might feel the same. Get full access to You Are Creative at pamvale.substack.com/subscribe

  8. Aug 11

    It Might Actually Be What’s Right For You

    Join me for creative rabbit holes, unexpected discoveries, and ideas waiting to be explored. (free or paid) Pam Vale explores how personal rhythms, unconventional paths, and individual choices shape a creative life. She shares insights on using social media for inspiration, the role of AI in creativity, and the importance of listening to your own needs. Everything I write, record, and create grows from the same ideas explored in my book, The Key to Creativity. If you've ever wondered whether you're creative, or wanted to find and trust your own interests a little more, I wrote it for you. About Pam Vale (Series Creator): Pam Vale is an artist, writer, and observer of creative life. Her work centers on noticing, listening, and documenting the small, often overlooked moments where meaning gathers. Through art, conversation, and writing, she serves as both witness and interpreter, holding space for what is present rather than preaching what should be done. Her practice spans decades of studio work, podcasting, and long-form reflection, with an emphasis on depth, attention, and lived experience. www.pamvale.com Thanks for spending a little time here. If someone comes to mind who would enjoy this, pass it along. Get full access to You Are Creative at pamvale.substack.com/subscribe

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