On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.

Today:   I deeply believe that our creativity can change our lives (and even the world!) Today I am sharing some creative strategies that have changed my life! I hope they will be a help to you too!

On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.

Today:   I hurt my hand last week and it threw me way off. That’s got me thinking about not only self-care but also how to show up to my self, my loved ones, my work and the world. I’m looking forward to your thoughts!

Mentioned in Today’s Episode

• Mindful Mondays

On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.

Today:  When we look a little deeper, imagination isn’t the simple, playful activity it’s cracked up to be! It can be painful enough that we choose to shut it down – but that route holds pain too. How can use our imagination well? How can it help us open up possibilities – in our lives and in the world?

Mentioned in Today’s Episode

• Mindful Mondays

On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.

Today:  It’s been a couple of weeks but I am back with a BTS. As we come to the end of spring, we are in the midst of not only a global pandemic but also the rise of the largest civil rights protest in the world in response to the killing of George Floyd. As you know, since blackouttuesday I muted my own feed while amplifying black voices in my Instagram stories. I have spent this time – and will continue to spend time – listening, learning and taking action, step by step. I’ve been sharing in my newsletter, on Instagram and now, here with you.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode

UNMUTED from Rachel Juanita aka @queenpreneur Also on YouTube @Soul Reign Art

• The Genesis of the Unmuted Project My Gift to My Melanated Art Sisters Part 1 and My Gift to Amplify Part 2 
• To the Melanated Art Sisters: I See You How to Amplify: Unmuted: Amplify Part 1 and Unmuted: Amplify Part 2
• Discover the Artists: @queenpreneur’s stream is filled with post after post of the Melanated Art Sisters she is featuring.

Resources

• How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi (currently reading)
• Artist Danielle Coke created a 3-part Instagram series: Upward, Inward and Outward. The first part is geared towards the Christian community and the remaining two are for a general audience. The second video, Inward, contained insight that I will carry with me for a lifetime.
• White Women Who Truly Want to Help: Here’s How by Ivirlei Brookes, a business mentor for creatives
• How to Use Your Privilege for Good video by Andréa Ranae Johnson
• Blogger Ayana Lage’s video What’s the Point of Posting Publicly in Support of #BlackLivesMatter? (Is it just virtue signaling?)
• 10 Steps for Non-Optical Allyship Instagram post by Mireille Charper
• For White People Who Are Asking, What Can You Do IGTV video by Light Watkins

On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.

Today:  Knowing yourself is the beginning of a meaningful lifetime adventure.  Knowing that freedom means a lot to me has impacted my journey every step of the way. Knowing what truly matters to us is a powerful compass.

Mentioned in Today’s episode:

• Mindful Mondays
• The Studio Yearbook

On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.

Today:   We moved back in months ago but I’m still sorting through Studio stuff.  After lots of failed attempts, I’m tossing traditional decluttering techniques in favour of treasure-hunting. I hope this opens up possibilities for you too!

Mentioned in Today’s episode: The Studio Yearbook

On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.

Today:  I have caused myself so much needless suffering by insisting my life is a puzzle that needs to be solved. Now, I have a new metaphor and it make’s all the difference.