Chaotic Creatives

Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae
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A show about embracing the chaos that comes from pursuing a creative life hosted by your friends Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae

  1. 2D AGO

    The Self Promotion Pep Talk

    There are countless worries that come with self-promotion and marketing our offerings. Showing up consistently, sharing what we are working on, and selling can feel as if we are being annoying. BUT it’s necessary for our businesses and creative practices to thrive. Lauren and Rachael talk about overcoming apprehension when it comes to this challenging but critical aspect of being a creative entrepreneur. They also share the value of building “it” even when it’s not certain that “they will come.” Episode Mentions Rachael’s new book “Prioritize Play” is now available for pre-order! Grab your copy today. See Lauren’s presentation slide here.  If you enjoyed this episode, you might like Episode 17: Creating Offerings Without Crushing Your Spirit AND Episode 18: Making Sense of Making Money Check out Lauren’s Mural Mockups here! We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com.  For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links: WebsiteInstagramThe Juice BoxCreative Coaching

    38 min

  2. MAR 16

    Phoning It In AKA Being Intentional with Your Energy

    So many of us give the lion’s share of our capacity to our employers and have very little left for our creative passions. With only so much time, energy, and resources to do what we want in life how can we do more of what fills us up? In this episode, Lauren and Rachael talk about creative ways of reallocating our efforts towards what matters most to us. They discuss when it feels okay to half-ass, when to give it your all, and the importance of being intentional with your personal investments. Episode Mentions: Rachael’s new book “Prioritize Play” is now available for pre-order! Grab your copy today! Shout out to Kyle Scheele! See selections from Lauren’s Daily Dishonesty series. Make Your Art No Matter What by Beth Pickens. Check out Lauren’s Mural Mockups here.   For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links: WebsiteInstagramThe Juice BoxCreative Coaching

    50 min

  3. MAR 2

    Oops! I Overcommitted (Again)

    After a long period away, Rachael found herself packing it all in when she returned to Detroit. Lauren was there to bear witness and support Rachael through the overwhelm, which inspired today’s discussion. They debrief on Rachael’s chaotic week, and talk ways to do all of what you truly want, while incorporating guardrails to prevent spiraling into burnout. Episode Mentions The Wedding People: A Novel by Alison EspachWatch a recap of our Marshalls Workshop in Detroit!Check out Rachael’s Online Community, The Juice Box here!We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com.  For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links: WebsiteInstagramThe Juice BoxCreative Coaching

    44 min

  4. FEB 16

    Automation, Convenience, and Connecting with your Audience

    Lauren and Rachael discuss the tools and rules they use to navigate running their creative businesses online. They talk about the line between convenience and spoon feeding, pitching clients, and accepting the pros and cons that come with going your own way. Episode Mentions Check out Rachael’s Online Community, The Juice Box here!Please explore “River Scars,” the work of Robert Hodgin who presented at OFFF MX 2025If you liked this episode, check out Episode 12 “The Spark: How Advice for Dating is Advice for Creating”We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com.  For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links: WebsiteInstagramThe Juice BoxCreative Coaching

    41 min

  5. FEB 2

    What’s On Your Secret Menu?

    This episode is all about the “secret menu”, a concept that Lauren dreamed up for offering unprofitable skills that she still enjoys doing for herself and others. The hosts discuss the value of thinking of your own secret menu and how it can become a creative form of community care. This conversation is an invitation to pull your untapped abilities out of skill purgatory and put them to good use. Episode Mentions: Rachael’s Soup Gala Birthday PartyRachael’s Orange-Themed Birthday PartyWe are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com.  For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links: WebsiteInstagramThe Juice BoxCreative Coaching

    36 min

  6. JAN 19

    Portfolios: Curating Your Creative Work Like a Pro

    Rachael is ready to get serious about being an artist; so she and Lauren discuss a common component of presenting yourself as one: a portfolio. When describing your creative work and ambitions, it can be extremely helpful to have a curated selection of pieces to back it up; but many questions arise when attempting to build an online portfolio. In this episode, you’ll gain some insight towards answering those questions for yourself. Is it okay to have one-off works vs a series? How can you focus your practice around certain theme or through-line while allowing yourself to follow all of your curiosities? Listen to learn more! Episode Mentions: Check out The Juice Box here!For more portfolio advice, watch Lauren’s Adobe course.We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com.  For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links: WebsiteInstagramThe Juice BoxCreative Coaching

    42 min

  7. JAN 5

    Unexpected Biz Lessons from FB Marketplace

    Lauren sold most of her things in the months leading up to moving back to BK and absorbed helpful lessons around sales, customer service, and communication that she brought back to her business. In this episode she shares these lessons with Rachael and reflects on how they were more easily absorbed when she was selling “stuff” (chairs, furniture, etc) as opposed to her creative work and services. Episode Mentions Lauren’s NYC Bedroom Storage ProjectLauren at Creative Mornings NYCWe are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com. For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links: WebsiteInstagramThe Juice BoxCreative Coaching

    47 min

  8. 10/27/2025 ·  BONUS

    Crash Course - Part 4: Tips for Hosting Your First Creative Workshop (from Gals with Experience!)

    In the conclusion of this first Crash Course mini-series, the hosts are sharing some of the commonly overlooked aspects of selling a workshop. They discuss how to navigate specific scenarios that they've encountered in hosting creative events and send you off with some encouraging words.  Join us for this special in-person creative workshop in NYC on November 13th! Get tickets here! For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links: WebsiteInstagramThe Juice BoxCreative Coaching

    26 min
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A show about embracing the chaos that comes from pursuing a creative life hosted by your friends Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae

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  • Creator
    Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Hom Sweet Hom & Rachael Renae
  • Show Website
    Chaotic Creatives

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