32 episodes

Artist, Teacher, and Certified Life Coach, Jenny McKay, helps you learn how to get out of your own way so you can create a life you absolutely love and art that you are proud of. Every week, Jenny will share tips and ideas that will inspire you to JUST CREATE!

Just Create, Dammit‪!‬ Jenny McKay

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Artist, Teacher, and Certified Life Coach, Jenny McKay, helps you learn how to get out of your own way so you can create a life you absolutely love and art that you are proud of. Every week, Jenny will share tips and ideas that will inspire you to JUST CREATE!

    A Just Do It Mentality w/ Spencer Ford

    A Just Do It Mentality w/ Spencer Ford

    Spencer writes musicals, records albums, and authors children's books. There isn't much he doesn't do really. I had the privilege of collaborating with him earlier this year on a staged reading of one of his new musicals and was so excited to talk more with him about his experience as an artist.



    In this episode, we talk about Spencer's artistic philosophies, the plusses of having a muggle job to support your art, and how anti-perfectionism can get you really far in the creative process.

    • 38 min
    30: Becoming a Teacher in the Arts w/ Maddie Tarbox

    30: Becoming a Teacher in the Arts w/ Maddie Tarbox

    Maddie Tarbox is a professional voice teacher who specializes in evidence-based pedagogy. She teaches at Shenandoah University, runs a private studio, and also runs a teacher certification program.



    In this episode, we talk about her artistic journey, what it takes to be a teacher, values, strengths, how to balance creating and teaching, and everything in between.



    If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/)

    ⁠Podcast Group⁠

    ⁠Possibility Session⁠

    ⁠⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠⁠



    You check out Maddie online at https://www.maddietarbox.com/ or follow her on instagram @maddietarboxvocalstudio or Tik Tok @maddietarboxvocalstudio



    As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

    • 52 min
    29: Creating through Chronic Illness and Burnout w/ Natalie Solomon

    29: Creating through Chronic Illness and Burnout w/ Natalie Solomon

    Natalie Solomon is a photographer that has done it all but she is a wizard at stylized photo shoots.

    In this episode, we talk about chronic illness, burnout, and her journey to photography. We also touch on pricing and other fun artisty things.



    If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/)

    ⁠Podcast Group⁠

    ⁠Possibility Session⁠

    ⁠⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠⁠



    You check out Natalie online at https://www.opiaglow.com/ or follow her on instagram @opiaglowphoto



    As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

    • 47 min
    28: Finding the Courage to Follow Through On Inspiration w/ Annie Peterson

    28: Finding the Courage to Follow Through On Inspiration w/ Annie Peterson

    Annie Peterson is the author of "What She Sees: A Story Investigating Body Image"

    In this episode, we talk about our body image journeys, the inspiration for the book, the challenges she pushed through to complete this 5-year process, and more. Annie is the definition of wholehearted and I'm so glad she had the courage to write and illustrate this book.



    If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/)

    ⁠Podcast Group⁠

    ⁠Possibility Session⁠

    ⁠⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠⁠



    You can Annie online at
    akpgraphicdesign.com
    or buy her book
    https://www.akpgraphicdesign.com/copy-of-origin

    Personal IG Account: @annie.kate.peterson

    Design IG Account: @a.k.design.slc


    As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

    • 37 min
    27: Artistic Leadership on TikTok & Broadway w/ Katharine Quinn

    27: Artistic Leadership on TikTok & Broadway w/ Katharine Quinn

    Katharine is a Theatre Creative and Creator. She's a Director, Choreographer, Writer and Producer who is completely obsessed with musical theatre, and committed to sharing that love of theatre with the world. She recently worked on Shucked, the Tony Award Winning Broadway Show has become an expert at finding balance and success in this crazy industry.



    If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/)

    Podcast Group

    Possibility Session

    ⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠



    You can Find Katharine Quinn online at https://www.katharinequinn.com/, On Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok

    As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

    • 45 min
    26: Artists Are Leaders

    26: Artists Are Leaders

    Years ago I read Karl Paulnack's welcome address to Boston Conservatory parents, and it has stuck with me ever since. I talk about it on today's episode as well as why I believe all artists are leaders.

    Karl Paulnack Address



    If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/)

    Facebook Group

    Possibility Session

    ⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠



    As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

    • 8 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

spurzack ,

This Is Everything

I have my daily podcasts with news of the world, a little pop culture, and then this. It’s the perfect way to get me going some days. It’s that reminder that I’m pretty awesome, I’m an artist, I can do anything, and to start doing that anything!

whitneyuland ,

So helpful for artists!!

Love hearing Jenny’s perspective and thoughts about getting out of your own way to create the art and life you love! “You are the creative director of your own life” 🙌🙌

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