Wildly Creative Life with Brooke Schultz

Brooke Schultz
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Wildly Creative Life is for soulful peeps who are ready for the floodgates to open in their creative medium while making their life an art project. Brooke Schultz is a photographer, writer, musician and feelings junkie who brings you thought provoking ideas, research, + interviews every week about creativity so you can unleash your most creative self + make what your heart longs to make. https://brookebschultz.com http://brookeschultzphotography.com email : hello@brookeschultzphotography.com

  1. The Ultimate Art Project: Your Life—Grand Finale

    05/15/2025

    The Ultimate Art Project: Your Life—Grand Finale

    After 8 years and over 300 episodes, this final sendoff is part pep talk, part confetti cannon, part tender hug — and all heart. In this closing chapter of Wildly Creative Life, I shares the most potent idea I've been saving 'til now: your life is the ultimate art project. It's not about perfection. It's about intention, fun, and the wild beauty that shows up in the middle of melted popsicles, creative pivots, and whispered lullabies. This episode is a loving invitation to reimagine creativity — not as a polished product, but as the deeply human, often messy, always meaningful way we move through the world. Whether you're listening today or years from now, this finale is here to remind you: You are the artist. Your life is the masterpiece. And you don't have to wait another second to begin. ✨ Want to keep up with Brooke's next creative chapter? Visit brookebschultz.com to grab a freebie and join the email list. Mentions: ✨https://www.tidybooksboutique.com Get More from Brooke: 💖Shop my Amazon Store Front https://www.amazon.com/shop/brookebschultz?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_N569AH83HYHWA26W67YP 💖 Sign Up for my Email List:  https://brookebschultz.com/get-creating 💖 Love Soaked Family Photography https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/lscourse 💖 The Love Soaked Vault https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/get-the-vault 💖 Dress to Create https://brookebschultz.com/dresstocreate 💖 Heartful Magazine https://heartful.brookebschultz.com/ 💖 The Art of Curation http://brookebschultz.com/artofcuration

    18 min
  2. Self Improvement Burnout: the Cure Ep 302

    05/08/2025

    Self Improvement Burnout: the Cure Ep 302

    In a world obsessed with optimization, what happens when your quest to "be better" becomes a cage? In this episode, we're breaking up with the exhausting chase of constant self-improvement—and reconnecting with the art of contentment. I'm diving into the pressure to upgrade every corner of our lives, and how it can quietly stifle our creativity, joy, and humanity. We'll talk about how your definitions of a rich, successful, creative life can and should change over time—and how the ultra-optimized version of life (you know, waking up at 5am, cold plunges, perfect productivity?) might just be a little... boring. We'll explore how news consumption adds to our background hum of unease, how maintenance (inspired by Angela Garbes' Essential Labor) is its own kind of sacred creativity, and how your family, your marriage, your past work—all of it deserves to be lived in, not just leveled up. You'll hear references to Shannan Martin's wisdom about showing up in ordinary places, some big truths from dopamine and anxiety researchers, and an invitation to let your life be less of a highlight reel and more of a plot-twisty indie film—with beauty in every slow scene. If you've been tired of chasing the next version of yourself, this one's for you. Mentions: ✨Ep 32: Gratitude, Creativity's Secret Lover ✨Shannan Martin Start with Hello ✨Angela Garbes Essential Labor Get More from Brooke: 💖Shop my Amazon Store Front https://www.amazon.com/shop/brookebschultz?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_N569AH83HYHWA26W67YP 💖 Sign Up for my Email List:  https://brookebschultz.com/get-creating 💖 Love Soaked Family Photography https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/lscourse 💖 The Love Soaked Vault https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/get-the-vault 💖 Dress to Create https://brookebschultz.com/dresstocreate 💖 Heartful Magazine https://heartful.brookebschultz.com/ 💖 The Art of Curation http://brookebschultz.com/artofcuration

    19 min
  3. Let's Get Reckless: 4 Out-of-the-Box Creators' stories to inspire Wild Abandon Ep 301

    05/01/2025

    Let's Get Reckless: 4 Out-of-the-Box Creators' stories to inspire Wild Abandon Ep 301

    What if the thing you're scared to do is the key to your creative breakthrough? In this episode, we're diving into reckless creativity—the kind that ignores rules, disregards consequences, and burns the blueprint. I'll share the stories of four out-of-the-box artists—David Bowie, Marina Abramović, Miles Davis, and Pablo Picasso—who weren't afraid to follow the wild, uncomfortable, and sometimes unpopular path to transformation. You'll hear: Why breaking your own creative "rules" might be the most loyal thing you can do to your vision How these legendary artists danced with risk, reinvention, and even failure The deeper invitation underneath reckless creativity (hint: it's not about destruction—it's about devotion) Whether you're in a rut, craving reinvention, or just want permission to color way outside the lines, this one's for you. ✨ Ready to ditch the formulas and meet your wildest self? Press play.    Get More from Brooke: 💖Shop my Amazon Store Front https://www.amazon.com/shop/brookebschultz?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_N569AH83HYHWA26W67YP 💖 Sign Up for my Email List:  https://brookebschultz.com/get-creating 💖 Love Soaked Family Photography https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/lscourse 💖 The Love Soaked Vault https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/get-the-vault 💖 Dress to Create https://brookebschultz.com/dresstocreate 💖 Heartful Magazine https://heartful.brookebschultz.com/ 💖 The Art of Curation http://brookebschultz.com/artofcuration

    20 min
  4. The X Factor: How to Get It Ep 300

    04/24/2025

    The X Factor: How to Get It Ep 300

    The X factor. That "je ne sais quoi". Something you can't quite put your finger on, something that's hard to describe, but that pulls you in. What exactly IS the X factor and how do we infuse our creations with it so we have more impact and efficacy as creators? Maybe you find yourself in a creative situation where you're hitting all the technical marks. Things on paper look like they should be going better than they are. Something is missing. Maybe you followed the outfit formula, but it looks a little off on you or doesn't feel quite right. Maybe you are doing everything your biz coach advises, but your numbers are staying the same. Maybe you are choreographing a dance piece and everyone is telling you this one part doesn't make sense and brings the piece down, but you can't bring yourself to cut it. This is where the X factor comes into play–time to listen to your instincts and strategically break the rules, baby! Get More from Brooke: 💖Shop my Amazon Store Front https://www.amazon.com/shop/brookebschultz?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_N569AH83HYHWA26W67YP 💖 Sign Up for my Email List:  https://brookebschultz.com/get-creating 💖 Love Soaked Family Photography https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/lscourse 💖 The Love Soaked Vault https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/get-the-vault 💖 Dress to Create https://brookebschultz.com/dresstocreate 💖 Heartful Magazine https://heartful.brookebschultz.com/ 💖 The Art of Curation http://brookebschultz.com/artofcuration

    17 min
  5. When the Hard Way is the Fun Way Ep 299

    04/17/2025

    When the Hard Way is the Fun Way Ep 299

    There are two opposite truths: hard is good, hard makes us stronger, push yourself to see what you can do, goals are for who you become in the process–and also: easy is good, the soft life, a firm rejection of 'hustle culture'. So if these are both true, the wisdom comes in knowing when to apply each medicine. If you have food poisoning, allergy meds won't do you any good. In this episode we're gonna look at times in your creativity when the hard way is the fun way and how to make the hard fun on purpose in the process itself and in the long run. Mentions:  Ep 65: less comfort, more fun: how to trick yourself into making more cool stuff Get More from Brooke: 💖Shop my Amazon Store Front https://www.amazon.com/shop/brookebschultz?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_N569AH83HYHWA26W67YP 💖 Sign Up for my Email List:  https://brookebschultz.com/get-creating 💖 Love Soaked Family Photography https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/lscourse 💖 The Love Soaked Vault https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/get-the-vault 💖 Dress to Create https://brookebschultz.com/dresstocreate 💖 Heartful Magazine https://heartful.brookebschultz.com/ 💖 The Art of Curation http://brookebschultz.com/artofcuration

    17 min
  6. Learn from your Past Self - Hot Tips for Creativity from Younger You! (Rebroadcast) Ep 298

    04/10/2025

    Learn from your Past Self - Hot Tips for Creativity from Younger You! (Rebroadcast) Ep 298

    You're cute and so is your past! What comes up for you when I mention your past self? Do you romanticize the past, have nostalgia for it, think of the good ol' days? Or do you feel embarrassed or ashamed of your past self? If youre like most of us, youve got both. You see versions of your past self that had it going on, and other versions from your past that make you cringe.  In this episode, I invite you to notice them all and give them a big kiss on the lips for all they've done for you + your creative life. Connect with me and tell me all about your past self on Instagram @brookebschultz Get More from Brooke: 💖Shop my Amazon Store Front https://www.amazon.com/shop/brookebschultz?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_N569AH83HYHWA26W67YP 💖 Sign Up for my Email List:  https://brookebschultz.com/get-creating 💖 Love Soaked Family Photography https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/lscourse 💖 The Love Soaked Vault https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/get-the-vault 💖 Dress to Create https://brookebschultz.com/dresstocreate 💖 Heartful Magazine https://heartful.brookebschultz.com/ 💖 The Art of Curation http://brookebschultz.com/artofcuration

    20 min
  7. Resurgence The Retreat: Top 4 Takeaways Ep 297

    04/03/2025

    Resurgence The Retreat: Top 4 Takeaways Ep 297

    DM me the word RESURGENCE @brookebschultz to get on the waitlist for Resurgence the 6 week program and the Retreat!  Resurgence is my container for mamas where we untangled the story that we have to do everything for everyone and there's no room for our creativity, where we stepped into what each mama's fullest expression looks like right now amidst everything that's on her plate, where I photographed them in their most beautiful essences, where we held space for each other and had aha moment after aha moment so that these mothers can actually walk into their lives integrating and fully embodying these ways of being instead of just intellectually consuming them on the podcast. In this episode I share my top 4 takeaways from the Retreat so you can get a jolt of creativity and step into your fullest expression amidst motherhood right now. Get More from Brooke: 💖Shop my Amazon Store Front https://www.amazon.com/shop/brookebschultz?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_N569AH83HYHWA26W67YP 💖 Sign Up for my Email List:  https://brookebschultz.com/get-creating 💖 Love Soaked Family Photography https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/lscourse 💖 The Love Soaked Vault https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/get-the-vault 💖 Dress to Create https://brookebschultz.com/dresstocreate 💖 Heartful Magazine https://heartful.brookebschultz.com/ 💖 The Art of Curation http://brookebschultz.com/artofcuration

    28 min
  8. Can't Find Any Motivation? Try this instead. (Rebroadcast) Ep 296

    03/25/2025

    Can't Find Any Motivation? Try this instead. (Rebroadcast) Ep 296

    Today's episode comes straight from the trenches: I've recently been very low in motivation and want to encourage you from the trenches - because when I personally am in a rut, the last thing I want to hear is someone who's like, "I was unmotivated once and here's how I skyrocketed myself out of it and never felt that way again!"  Not this episode! Here's what you'll hear -  Why starting over can be exciting Resting for the sake of rest More rapid-fire ideas for finding motivation in the trenches Get More from Brooke: 💖Shop my Amazon Store Front https://www.amazon.com/shop/brookebschultz?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_N569AH83HYHWA26W67YP 💖 Sign Up for my Email List:  https://brookebschultz.com/get-creating 💖 Love Soaked Family Photography https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/lscourse 💖 The Love Soaked Vault https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/get-the-vault 💖 Dress to Create https://brookebschultz.com/dresstocreate 💖 Heartful Magazine https://heartful.brookebschultz.com/ 💖 The Art of Curation http://brookebschultz.com/artofcuration

    18 min
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Wildly Creative Life is for soulful peeps who are ready for the floodgates to open in their creative medium while making their life an art project. Brooke Schultz is a photographer, writer, musician and feelings junkie who brings you thought provoking ideas, research, + interviews every week about creativity so you can unleash your most creative self + make what your heart longs to make. https://brookebschultz.com http://brookeschultzphotography.com email : hello@brookeschultzphotography.com

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