Building the Creative Life

Chrishaun Keller, Jenn Lessmann

Building the Creative Life is a podcast about choosing to prioritize creativity as we build a life that supports the lens of empathy, truth, joy, kindness, and anti-greed.

  1. ep 213: Enjoying Yourself

    07/21/2025

    ep 213: Enjoying Yourself

    Building the Creative Life is a podcast about choosing to prioritize creativity as we build a life that supports the lens of empathy, truth, joy, kindness, and anti greed. In this week’s episode, Jenn shares updates on her book sales and her first attempt at Facebook ads. Chrishaun discusses going to Leander Con and talking with other gamers about what they look for in a new game. She’s excited to try building a new duelist game based on one she played there. They discuss the class action suit Stonemaier Games has joined to sue the Trump administration over the tariffs on goods from China and the effects these tariffs are having on small businesses. Chrishaun shares a new plan for completing four projects before her next assignment. Jenn and Chrishaun discuss the challenges of doing their work outside of the house, and what that means for the way they interact with people and present themselves. Stuff we referenced in this episode: Peeps, Legos, and Block Tech at Five Below Duelists of Darkwana by Martin Wolt Old Navy Pixie Pants Levi 510 bootcut jeans Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum Unseen Sunscreen Stick SPF 40 Colour Case Cosmetic Paint Palette The Essentials Bailey Sarian To learn more about Chrishaun’s games and the world of The Shaman States of America: linktr.ee/caramelsugarevil For info about Jenn’s writing: www.JennLessmann.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! @CaramelSugarEvil @JennLessmannAuthor

    1h 6m
  2. ep 212: Taking a Breath

    07/14/2025

    ep 212: Taking a Breath

    Building the Creative Life is a podcast about choosing to prioritize creativity as we build a life that supports the lens of empathy, truth, joy, kindness, and anti greed. In this week’s episode, Chrishaun and Jenn talk about protein coffee and other ways to take care of themselves while they work towards new creative goals and projects. Chrishaun talks about changing her plans–including doing her work on the grounds of her church instead of at home. She shares the challenges she faced in shifting the way she approaches her job and accepts the fact that sometimes existing in a public space is enough. Jenn and Chrishaun talk about current events (Juan Abrego Garcia), remembering to take a moment to celebrate good news and breathe. Both Jenn and Chrishaun share plans for attending conventions in the next few months. Chrishaun shares her adventures in car buying with Bill.  Jenn’s favorite thing was working with her tarot artist and beta readers, and watching The Studio. Chrishaun’s favorite thing was rewatching Silicon Valley. She also got excited about China promoting direct warehouse sales to help people get around the tariffs. Stuff we referenced in this episode: Select Protein Powder Javvy Coffee How to Draw Adorable LeanderCon FlingCon RavenCon Getting Witchy With It in Salem Silicon Valley The Studio Glaze - anti-AI software CoreyxKenshin and The Monsters We Make To learn more about Chrishaun’s games and the world of The Shaman States of America: linktr.ee/caramelsugarevil For info about Jenn’s writing: www.JennLessmann.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! @CaramelSugarEvil @JennLessmannAuthor

    1h 7m

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Building the Creative Life is a podcast about choosing to prioritize creativity as we build a life that supports the lens of empathy, truth, joy, kindness, and anti-greed.