Beautiful Possibility by Gillian Jakob Kieser

Gillian Jakob Kieser
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Creative blocks happen to all of us, and try as we might to find a way around them, the only way is through. If you've struggled with fear or shame around creating, imposter syndrome, or perfectionism, let Gillian be your guide as she navigates her own creative blocks, in real-time, with candor and vulnerability. She created this podcast as a day-to-day account of her unblocking journey, in order to show the real work of what goes on behind the scenes for creatives of all stripes.

  1. 06/15/2022

    Season 1 finale: 6 lessons from creating 25 episodes

    The Beautiful Possibility podcast started as a seed of an idea, and now it's a real thing in the world. How bananas is that? Gillian shares the 6 lessons she's learned through the experience of starting the show, building momentum, and looking back on this creation. Some of Gillian's tips include: - Little by little, a lot can get done - How to learn to love deadlines (by setting loving deadlines) - You make the rules: how to remove "should" from your vocabulary Recommended reading: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman My editor Abigail Cerquitella —- If you enjoy this material and want more, you'll love Gillian's new book: 10,000 Doors: Finding your Life's Purpose Through Writing. It's now available on her website gillianjakobkieser.com.

  2. 06/08/2022

    Emily Sheehan on how to invite the work that wants to come through you

    Emily Sheehan is a Melbourne-based playwright and dramaturg whose plays have been published and performed all over Australia. She joins Gillian to talk about the process of coaxing a story into existence — the inspiration, the daily practice, and the many ways in which we co-create, interrogate, and refine our work. Emily is absolutely brilliant, and this episode will energize and inspire you. She speaks so beautifully about the very personal and non-linear process of discovering stories and themes that want to be explored, as well as the ups and downs of the writing life. Follow Emily on Instagram at @emilysheehan_ and definitely check out her podcast, Playwrights' Process podcast —- If you enjoy this material and want more, you'll love Gillian's new book: 10,000 Doors: Finding your Life's Purpose Through Writing. It's now available on her website gillianjakobkieser.com.

  3. 05/25/2022

    Creative support systems with Steph Trujillo

    Walking the creative path can be a lonely experience. It's just you and your beautiful brain... against the outside world. But it doesn't have to be that way. Even if your work is solitary, you can build a support system (even just 1 person!) that can help you stay the course, navigate the difficult parts, and celebrate the wins along the way. Today Gillian is joined by her creative work BFF, Steph Trujillo (@themoneyflirt) to talk about the creative partnership they've formed to help them both do their work, be seen, and build their businesses. How do you do two project separately, together? Listen and find out. Steph Trujillo Instagram Website Podcast Relevant Experience Podcast If you enjoy this material and want more, check out Gillian's book: 10,000 Doors: Finding your Life's Purpose Through Writing. It's available May 21, 2022. Sign up to Gillian's list at gillianjakobkieser.com to be the first to grab a copy when it drops!

  4. 05/18/2022

    Ambiguity: how to deal

    Ambiguity is a fact of life. The more ambitious we are, the more we choose the uncharted path, the more we will be faced with ambiguity. That said, ambiguity can be veeeery uncomfortable. Learning to be with it, instead of "solve" it, can be a game changer of a skill to add to your creative toolbox. The more ambiguity you can learn to embrace, the more you will be willing to try things others won't. The bigger your dreams, the more ambiguity you'll find yourself wrestling with. This episode is all about how to embrace the places where we have no control, and create an "ambiguity playbook" that you can use to calm yourself and chart a path forward when you aren't sure where to go. Mentioned in the episode The Journals Of MJ Unleashed —- If you enjoy this material and want more, you'll love Gillian's new book: 10,000 Doors: Finding your Life's Purpose Through Writing. It's now available on her website gillianjakobkieser.com.

  5. 05/11/2022

    23 | Finding your life's purpose with writing

    Do you feel deep down that you have some greater purpose, that is just dying to come out through a creative expression of some kind? The only problem is... you have no idea what it is? If so, this episode is for you. Gillian walks you through 3 foundational frameworks for starting to figure out what it is you're here to do, and how to get started even before you feel ready (or know where you're going). If you enjoy this material and want more, check out Gillian's book: 10,000 Doors: Finding your Life's Purpose Through Writing. It's available May 21, 2022. Sign up to Gillian's list at gillianjakobkieser.com to be the first to grab a copy when it drops!

  6. 05/04/2022

    22 | Managing your energy during a long project

    When working on a long-term project, we've all experienced bursts of inspiration, and just as often: disappointment, boring parts, challenging periods, and feeling disconnected from our project. How do you manage your energy for the long haul? How do you navigate the spikes and dips in energy and excitement about a project over the weeks, months, or even years it takes before you can wrap it up? Gillian shares 3 tips for navigating fluctuations in your energy during the course of a project, and offers ways to use your project as a vehicle for practicing self-compassion. Mentioned in the episode Cave Day Gillian's first book, 10,000 Doors: Finding your Life's Purpose Through Writing launches May 21, 2022. Sign up to her mailing list at gillianjakobkieser.com to be the first to grab a copy when it drops!

  7. 04/27/2022

    21 | How to write your first book

    Gillian offers 3 tips for aspiring book writers on the heels of finishing her first nonfiction book. These concepts will make writing a first book feel both accessible to start AND possible to finish. 1. Reduce the scope Tip success in your favor: limit the amount you're setting yourself up to do, AND limit the amount of it that will be new to you. First, figure out your goal and cut it in half. And, when doing anything for the first time, find a way to leverage skills and experience you already have. 2. Start anywhere You can write the first chapter at the very end. Don't break your brain trying to synthesize the whole framework before you've started. Start in the middle, then organize later. 3. Incentivize finishing Find ways to lock in the outcome at the beginning, before your confidence wavers. Book a launch party, send your editor a deposit, anything. Get creative! Gillian's first book, 10,000 Doors: Finding your Life's Purpose Through Writing launches May 21, 2022. Sign up to her mailing list at gillianjakobkieser.com to be the first to grab a copy when it drops!

  8. 04/20/2022

    20 | Making room for your life amidst all this healing

    It can sometimes feel like self-healing is a full time job... amiright? (just me?) Today's show is a loving reminder to take a look beyond your mental weather forecast and take in and feel in awe of all the action of our actual lives that surrounds us.

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Creative blocks happen to all of us, and try as we might to find a way around them, the only way is through. If you've struggled with fear or shame around creating, imposter syndrome, or perfectionism, let Gillian be your guide as she navigates her own creative blocks, in real-time, with candor and vulnerability. She created this podcast as a day-to-day account of her unblocking journey, in order to show the real work of what goes on behind the scenes for creatives of all stripes.

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