20 episodes
Create-Today with Beth Buffington Beth Buffington
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5.0 • 11 Ratings
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Whether you see yourself as a seasoned artist, or you’re just starting to dip your toes into creativity, this podcast is here to show you how YOUR creativity can benefit your mental health, personal growth, and even professional success. Cool, right?
Think of me (Beth Buffington) as your companion on a creative journey to unlock the magic of creativity in your day-to-day. I’ll be here, sharing stories, chatting with other creatives in the know, sharing tips, and laughs as we explore the real-world perks of getting and staying creative.
Tune in, and let's journey into the wonderful world of creativity together!
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19 - My Creative Story...as of today
Let's get personal today—as I share my story of transformation from a left handed kid with a love for new crayons…that led to a love for drawing... that led studying art in college... that led to a job as graphic designer… then licensed artist. product and surface pattern designer, and now... podcaster. I believe that when we share our stories of struggles and celebrations, we can inspire each other to start—or stay on… a creative journey with courage, a sense of belonging and a feeling of connection to each other. Here's my story...what's yours?
Show Notes:
Get my Free Kickstart Video: https://www.bdi-create.today/kickstart
Information about Create-Today offerings: https://www.bdi-create.today
Create with Beth this Summer!The Artist Rising Retreat Center: https://www.artistsrising.net/beth-buffington-2024 -
18 - Waves of Creativity and how to really USE the treasures that inspire you.
There's something inherently magical about the ocean. It provides endless creative treasures for heart, mind, body and soul. Just like the Ocean, creativity is an endless resource… But figuring out how we can take advantage of this vast reservoir of treasures –that's the secret to staying inspired. We need to be able to see… and then use… what we’ve collected. Actually putting the grand ideas we’ve collected to use … that’s being wise with the treasures we have found. The Ocean… it reminds us that creativity is not just about seeing and collecting a great idea—it's about the whole journey—from prelude to finale…
Show Notes:
Get my Free Kickstart Video: https://www.bdi-create.today/kickstart
Information about Create-Today offerings: https://www.bdi-create.today
Create with Beth this Summer!The Artist Rising Retreat Center: https://www.artistsrising.net/beth-buffington-2024 -
17 - You are Drawn to Doodle! The surprising benefits to your life...from the humble doodle.
Today we explore how doodling can make us smarter, more innovative... and even calmer! So run with abandon to your pencil and doodle with confidence! In this episode we review the book "The Doodle Revolution" by Dr. Sunni Brown. You'll realize that doodling is a natural and instinctive form of expression that can actually enhance cognitive abilities and boost creativity. By allowing our minds to wander while doodling, we're actually activating different regions of the brain and making new connections, which can lead to increased insight and understanding and retention. Day dreaming… is really “day-thinking!” So doodling is not mindless… it’s mindful!
Show Notes: "The Doodle Revolution" by Dr. Sunni Brown Link to purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591847036?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Get my Free Kickstart Video: https://www.bdi-create.today/kickstart
Information about Create-Today offerings: https://www.bdi-create.today
Create with Beth this Summer! The Artist Rising Retreat Center: https://www.artistsrising.net/beth-buffington-2024 -
16 - Jennifer Smelker - Figure Out Your Path to Creative Success
Today Jennifer Smelker shares how she figured out the twists and turns of building a successful creative business! Jennifer went from engineer... to an artist who Illustrates, designs, licenses, and manufactures products that are sold in boutiques and department stores across the US. Jennifer is the founder of the wildly successful Tandem For Two – a gift company selling products to celebrate where we live and where life takes us. Listen in today to discover how she "figured out" what she needed to do... and how she conjured up the confidence to call herself an artist!
Show Notes:
Where to find Jennifer Smelker: Website: https://tandemfortwo.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tandemfortwoLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensmelks/
Get my Free Kickstart Video: https://www.bdi-create.today/kickstartInformation about Create-Today offerings: https://www.bdi-create.today
Create with Beth this Summer!The Artist Rising Retreat Center: https://www.artistsrising.net/beth-buffington-2024 -
15 - Do you have creative balance?
Today we chat about how to create creative balance—so you can be resilient and strong as you travel through the journey of each day. From the moment we get up in the morning, to the moment we hit the pillow at night—Life is a journey traveled daily...and goodness knows the road is not always smooth! Like riding a bicycle... creating and maintaining balance— is important to keep us moving forward… Today we look at... and chat about... creating balance... and making decisions about the balance we create between our creativity and the responsibilities of everyday life.
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14 - Lisa Haight - on taking the leap to become a full time artist
My guest today is: Professional Illustrator, Lisa Haight Lisa is one of my past Create-Today Visionary students who has become a full time artist and illustrator! (Hurray Lisa!!)
After a rewarding career as a K-8 art teacher, Lisa left teaching to pursue illustration full time. (Cue the LEAP!)
Join in on a lively discussion as Lisa shares how she made the decision to take this daring creative leap...and quit her teaching career to become a full time Illustrator. She has sensible and encouraging advice about how she made her decision...and how she has cultivated her creative path to get where she is today.
Show Notes:
Follow Lisa! https://www.instagram.com/lisahaightstudio/
Get my Free Kickstart Video: https://www.bdi-create.today/kickstart
Information about Create-Today offerings: https://www.bdi-create.today
Create with Beth this Summer! The Artist Rising Retreat Center: https://www.artistsrising.net/beth-buffington-2024
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