The Creative Life Podcast

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The Creative Life Podcast Explore the world of creativity in all its forms. Biweekly, The Creative Life Podcast dives into popular topics, honest reviews, and inspiring conversations with artists, writers, creatives, and coaches. Whether you're a seasoned creator or just getting started, this show offers fresh insights, real stories, and practical wisdom to help you thrive in your creative journey. Tune in and get inspired to live your most creative life. Instagram - @TheCreativeLifePodcastOmahaX - @CreativeLifeONeTiktok - @thecreativelifepodcast Hosts: Coach Jessica Olsen and Dr. Jaclyn Gibbons Website: www.TheCreativeLifePodcast.com

  1. 1d ago

    EP. 41 Build the Opportunity: Xavier Jackson on Art Access and Sustainable Creative Careers

    What happens when an artist stops waiting for opportunity and starts building it? Xavier Jackson is the founder and CEO of Local Art Plug, a platform connecting artists, art lovers, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and communities through events, education, promotion, and creative consulting. In this conversation with Dr. Jessica Olsen and Dr. Jaclyn Gibbons, Xavier discusses the barriers emerging artists face, why creative work needs professional infrastructure, and how artists can build sustainable careers without losing their creative purpose. He shares practical insight about pricing, visibility, portfolios, networking, accessibility, community, and the value of showing your work consistently. The episode also explores how Local Art Plug is helping connect Omaha’s creative neighborhoods while creating opportunities for artists locally and beyond Nebraska. Follow us on Instagram @TheCreativeLifePodcastOmaha Explore Local Art Plug at https://localartplug.com Watch the full episode on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtm5ErrhqtaaTScxsIPeDmQ Continue the conversation with Creative Life Notes on Creative Life Co. on Substack, where every episode becomes a deeper discussion through reflections, creative practices, and community conversations. New episodes of The Creative Life Podcast are released every Friday.

    EP. 41 Build the Opportunity: Xavier Jackson on Art Access and Sustainable Creative Careers

  2. Sep 4

    EP. 40 Getting Good Means Being Bad First: Dylan Rohde on Improv, Failure, and Creative Community

    What if getting better requires you to be willing to look bad first? In Episode 40 of The Creative Life Podcast, Dr. Jessica Olsen and Dr. Jaclyn Gibbons talk with Dylan Rohde, founder of The Backline Comedy Theatre in Omaha. What began as one improv class in the basement of a small art gallery grew into a home for improv, sketch, stand-up, classes, performances, and the Omaha Comedy Fest. Dylan shares what improv taught him about creative risk, collaboration, and the power of “yes, and.” He explains why vulnerability is necessary for growth, why healthy creative communities need entry points for beginners, and how following momentum helped him sustain and expand a creative business through changing spaces, COVID, and downtown construction. The conversation also explores the tension between creative work and business operations, the value of learning from creative communities in other cities and countries, and the practical discipline of setting aside time for essential work so the creative mind can open again. This episode is for artists, performers, creative entrepreneurs, community builders, and anyone who has delayed beginning because they were afraid of being seen before they felt ready. Follow us on Instagram @TheCreativeLifePodcastOmaha Learn more about Backline Comedy: https://backlinecomedy.com 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube. www.youtube.com/@TheCreativeLifePodcast 💌 Continue the conversation with Creative Life Notes on Creative Life Co. on Substack, where every episode becomes a deeper discussion through reflections, creative practices, and community conversations. 🔔 New episodes of The Creative Life Podcast are released every Friday.

    EP. 40 Getting Good Means Being Bad First: Dylan Rohde on Improv, Failure, and Creative Community

  3. Aug 28

    EP. 39 Obed Sanchez Liborio: The Artist Beneath the Entrepreneur

    What if entrepreneurship is something you do, but being an artist is who you are? For Obed Sanchez Liborio, creativity has never fit neatly into one medium or one career path. His work moves between ceramics, food, storytelling, gardening, entrepreneurship, and community building. But beneath all of those things is a consistent identity: artist. In this episode of The Creative Life Podcast, Dr. Jessica Olsen and Dr. Jaclyn Gibbons sit down with Obed to talk about what it means to build a creative life when survival, opportunity, identity, and artistic expression are all connected. Obed shares how his early exposure to art materials sparked a lifelong connection to creativity, why he chose an arts-focused high school, and how clay became an important part of his artistic practice. He also talks about the unexpected path that led him into baking, including selling 100 cookies a day in high school as a way to make money. But his story is about much more than entrepreneurship. Obed challenges the idea that creatives have to choose one medium. His work has moved across ceramics, food, immersive experiences, and now a physical studio space. For him, staying creatively alive means staying in motion. He also offers a thoughtful perspective on taking up space. Sometimes the creative life requires you to fight for your place. Other times, the wiser decision is to step aside, protect your peace, and allow someone else to occupy the space. And perhaps the most important lesson: patience and art go hand in hand. This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered whether they are allowed to call themselves an artist, felt pressure to turn their creativity into a business, or found themselves moving between different creative interests. Your creative path does not have to look linear to be legitimate. 🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Jessica Olsen and Dr. Jaclyn Gibbons. Follow Obed: https://www.instagram.com/sanchez.liborio.o/ Follow us on Instagram @TheCreativeLifePodcastOmaha 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube. 💌 Continue the conversation with Creative Life Notes on Creative Life Co. on Substack, where every episode becomes a deeper discussion through reflections, creative practices, and community conversations. 🔔 New episodes of The Creative Life Podcast are released every Friday.

    EP. 39 Obed Sanchez Liborio: The Artist Beneath the Entrepreneur

  4. Aug 21

    EP. 38 A State of Play: Sarah Craw on Finding Your Artistic Voice

    What does it take to develop an artistic voice—and to keep evolving once you find it? In this episode of The Creative Life Podcast, Dr. Jessica Olsen and Dr. Jaclyn Gibbons sit down with artist Sarah Craw to talk about the process of becoming an artist, finding your own visual language, and allowing your work to change as you do. Sarah shares her perspective on experimentation, observation, and the role that curiosity plays in developing a creative practice. The conversation explores what happens when artists move beyond trying to create what they think they should make and begin paying attention to what genuinely interests them. The episode also looks at the relationship between play and serious artistic practice, how artists navigate uncertainty, and why developing a creative voice is less about arriving at a final style and more about continuing to explore. Listen to the full episode to hear Sarah Craw discuss: Finding and developing an artistic voiceThe role of play and experimentation in creative workHow observation shapes an artist's practiceMoving beyond expectations of what art "should" beAllowing your creative work to evolve over time Continue the Conversation 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube. 📱 Follow The Creative Life Podcast on Instagram: @TheCreativeLifePodcastOmaha 🪶 Learn more about James Eagle Feather: https://www.instagram.com/eaglefeatherempire/ 💌 Continue the conversation with Creative Life Notes on Creative Life Co. on Substack, where every episode becomes a deeper discussion through reflections, creative practices, and community conversations. 🔔 New episodes of The Creative Life Podcast are released every Friday. If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another creative who needs the reminder that their story isn't over. Until next Friday, keep writing, keep creating, and keep living your Creative Life.

    EP. 38 A State of Play: Sarah Craw on Finding Your Artistic Voice

  5. Aug 14

    EP 37 There Is Always a Promise for Redemption: James Eagle Feather on Reinvention, Storytelling & Creative Identity

    There Is Always a Promise for Redemption: James Eagle Feather on Reinvention, Storytelling & Creative Identity What happens when you refuse to let your past define who you become? In this episode of The Creative Life Podcast, Jessica and Dr. Jaclyn Gibbons sit down with writer, speaker, mentor, and creative community builder James Eagle Feather for a candid conversation about redemption, reinvention, storytelling, and creative identity. James shares his journey from growing up in North Omaha and spending more than 18 years incarcerated to rebuilding his life through writing, mentorship, public speaking, and creative community building. He talks openly about the moment he realized that no one was coming to save him—that he had to take responsibility for changing his own life. He also shares how creativity became a way to create an entirely different world while incarcerated and how storytelling helped him process his experiences and imagine something different. But James doesn't want his past to become his creative box. As a writer, he intentionally explores different genres, including stories rooted in his experiences, historical romance, science fiction, and short stories. His goal is to remain versatile rather than be defined by one identity, one genre, or one chapter of his life. James and the hosts also explore the relationship between creativity and healing, the importance of digging deep into difficult experiences, developing your voice, and showing up authentically—even when you're not perfect. The conversation extends beyond James's personal story into his vision for Omaha. Through his work and the literary arts festival he helped create, James is working to make Omaha a place where writers, artists, and creative thinkers can build meaningful careers and community without feeling like they have to leave to find opportunity. At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful idea: There is always a promise for redemption. And your past can inform your story without determining what you create next. Continue the Conversation 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube. 📱 Follow The Creative Life Podcast on Instagram: @TheCreativeLifePodcastOmaha 🪶 Learn more about James Eagle Feather: https://www.instagram.com/eaglefeatherempire/ 💌 Continue the conversation with Creative Life Notes on Creative Life Co. on Substack, where every episode becomes a deeper discussion through reflections, creative practices, and community conversations. 🔔 New episodes of The Creative Life Podcast are released every Friday. If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another creative who needs the reminder that their story isn't over. Until next Friday, keep writing, keep creating, and keep living your Creative Life.

    EP 37 There Is Always a Promise for Redemption: James Eagle Feather on Reinvention, Storytelling & Creative Identity

  6. Aug 7

    Ep. 36 Forget Going Viral. Build a Community Instead. | Emilie Barnes (IRL Marketing)

    Everyone talks about growing an audience. Emilie Barnes believes the real goal is building a community. This week on The Creative Life Podcast, Dr. Jessica Olsen and Dr. Jaclyn Gibbons sit down with Emilie Barnes, founder of IRL Marketing, to explore why authentic relationships outperform algorithms, how in-person experiences create lasting brands, and why creators often underestimate the value of showing up consistently. Together they discuss: • Why community should come before content The difference between marketing for attention and marketing for trust How local creatives can collaborate instead of competePractical ways to create meaningful experiences people remember Why consistency matters more than chasing every trend If you've ever wondered how to grow your creative work without feeling like you're constantly selling yourself, this conversation offers a refreshing alternative built on connection, generosity, and long-term relationships. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Olsen and Dr. Jaclyn Gibbons, The Creative Life Podcast is where creatives go for inspiration. Each week, they bring thoughtful conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, writers, musicians, and creative leaders to uncover the habits, ideas, and stories that fuel a meaningful creative life. Follow us on Instagram: @TheCreativeLifePodcastOmaha Learn more about this week's guest: https://www.instagram.com/e_rae_barnes/ Learn more about IRL Digital Marketing: https://eraebarnes.com/ 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube. 💌 Continue the conversation with Creative Life Notes on Creative Life Co. on Substack, where every episode becomes a deeper discussion through reflections, creative practices, and community conversations. 🔔 New episodes of The Creative Life Podcast are released every Friday.

    Ep. 36 Forget Going Viral. Build a Community Instead. | Emilie Barnes (IRL Marketing)

  7. Jul 31

    EP. 35 Creating Your Corner in the Sky: Curtis Reynolds on Creativity, Community, and Taking the Leap

    What happens when you stop ignoring the creative voice inside you? For Curtis Reynolds, the answer began with a piano in the back room of a local Omaha bar. Curtis is the founder of Omaha Broadway Bar, a mobile piano bar and theatrical cabaret experience bringing performers and audiences together through music, connection, and shared moments of joy. What started as a creative outlet quickly became a growing community of more than 100 performers and countless audience members across Omaha and beyond. In this episode of The Creative Life Podcast, Curtis shares the story behind building Omaha Broadway Bar, leaving the security of academia to pursue his creative calling, and creating spaces where artists can experiment, connect, and feel supported. Together, we explore: Why creatives need spaces where they can belong The importance of listening to the “whispers” that guide your creative path How small experiments can become meaningful movements Why community is becoming one of the most important parts of the creative experience What happens when you finally share the work you love with others Curtis reminds us that creativity is not always about making something perfect. Sometimes it begins with noticing what is missing and deciding to create it yourself. This is The Creative Life Podcast — the place where creatives go for inspiration. Follow us on Instagram @TheCreativeLifePodcastOmaha Learn more about Omaha Broadway Bar https://www.instagram.com/omahabroadwaybar/ 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube. 💌 Continue the conversation with Creative Life Notes on Creative Life Co. on Substack, where every episode becomes a deeper discussion through reflections, creative practices, and community conversations. 🔔 New episodes of The Creative Life Podcast are released every Friday.

    EP. 35 Creating Your Corner in the Sky: Curtis Reynolds on Creativity, Community, and Taking the Leap

  8. Jul 25

    EP. 34 How Award-Winning Photographer Nia Karmann Turned Adversity Into Art | The Creative Life Podcast

    How do you keep creating when the world tells you that you don't belong? Award-winning photographer Nia Karmann joins The Creative Life Podcast to share the story behind her creative journey from discovering photography through 4-H to building an award-winning photography business while living with spina bifida. In this inspiring conversation, Nia discusses perseverance, accessibility in the arts, entrepreneurship, and why representation matters for the next generation of artists. She shares how mentors changed the trajectory of her life, how she approaches photography with authenticity and realism, and why showing up, even when it's difficult, is one of the most important creative acts we can make. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, photographer, or someone navigating obstacles in your own creative journey, this episode is a reminder that your perspective is your greatest strength. In this episode we discuss: • Building confidence through creativity • Living and creating with spina bifida • Why accessibility matters in the arts • Growing from 4-H projects to award-winning photography • Starting and growing a creative business • Why showing up matters more than perfection • The power of mentors and creative community • Organizing the Platte River Art Show • Creating authentic photography in an AI world Follow Nia Karmann: 📷 Nye Street Studio Photography 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube. 💌 Continue the conversation with Creative Life Notes on Creative Life Co. on Substack, where every episode becomes a deeper discussion through reflections, creative practices, and community conversations. 🔔 New episodes of The Creative Life Podcast are released every Friday.

    EP. 34 How Award-Winning Photographer Nia Karmann Turned Adversity Into Art | The Creative Life Podcast
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The Creative Life Podcast Explore the world of creativity in all its forms. Biweekly, The Creative Life Podcast dives into popular topics, honest reviews, and inspiring conversations with artists, writers, creatives, and coaches. Whether you're a seasoned creator or just getting started, this show offers fresh insights, real stories, and practical wisdom to help you thrive in your creative journey. Tune in and get inspired to live your most creative life. Instagram - @TheCreativeLifePodcastOmahaX - @CreativeLifeONeTiktok - @thecreativelifepodcast Hosts: Coach Jessica Olsen and Dr. Jaclyn Gibbons Website: www.TheCreativeLifePodcast.com

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  • Creator
    Creative Life Multimedia & Publishing
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024
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