Our longest-running guest is back for another encouraging episode. This week Amy Maricle is reminding us to slow down, take a deep breath, and spend time making our art. We chat about her new book, Draw Yourself Calm, her advice for when we can’t quite slow down enough to focus, and about the upcoming Radiant Art Retreat where she will be taking us…

Should you turn that creative hobby that everyone constantly says "you should sale that!" about into a business? That's the question Etsy experts + artists Katie and Taylor Smith from Shop Studio Sisters answer in this episode!Shownotes: http://www.lauren-likes.com/blog-1/how-she-creates-605-hobby-vs-business Check out Katie + Taylors Etsy Course: …

Let's talk setting creative goals for your summer! Get Shownotes here:Register for Capture + Create with code HOWSHECREATES: https://lauren-likes.com/blog-1/how-she-creates-604-summer-goalshttps://capturecreate.teachery.co/capture-create-sales-pagePor How She Creates

Is there any better experience than walking into an Anthropologie and soaking up the droves of inspiration that cover every wall, product, and window display? Today, Erika Lavinia, Senior Display Director of Anthropologie shares the behind the scenes of what it’s like to be an artist at one of the most creative stores, how to accomplish GIANT creat…

Maybe you have been experimenting with finding your creative style and you just arent sure what to call it yet? You can’t really define it, but ‘you know it when you see it’. Today, Im going to break down exactly how to define and give a name to your creative style, why you need to do this, and help you get into that oh so desire ‘flow state’ when …

Welcome to season 6 of How She Creates!! Im thrilled to be back for another season of creative chats, growth, and making new friends. Today Im sharing a little life update - where are we headed next?!, Im sharing 8 tips for how to find your creative style, and 4 things Im loving lately. Listen in and let’s get this crafty party started! Don’t forge…

Does creating for other people affect your creativity? How can you nurture your own creative process and style, while also creating custom work for others? In this episode brand designer, hand letterer, and artist, Kercia, chats with me about how the influence of clients (and even Instagram) affects our creative work. We chat about creative routine…

Curious about how someone decides to leave everything they know and move to a new country? Listen in! Im telling the story of our move to Korea and then to the UAE + how Stories From Here came to be. Ill also share what I've learned along the way from telling these stories and hopefully you can use these lessons to jumpstart your own creative proce…

This episode is like a coffee chat between two serial creatives. Lauren and Emily talk all things creative process and mindset. We talk about our struggles, our joys, how we view our creativity and our creations + the ideas around all of it. We share what we wish people understood about creativity, creative people, and their own creative process. F…

Today's guest is an expert when it comes to helping others nurture their creativity. Nicole is full of wisdom and grace for curiously creative who are looking to find the creative gems hidden inside themselves. In this episode, she shares her own story of the struggles to find her own creative success, exercises you can do to find your creative pur…

Have you ever struggled to help your partner understand your hobby? This is the number 1 struggle people share with me in their creative journey - lack of support and encouragement for their creative endeavors. I asked Life Design experts, Carlos and Susanne Hidalgo, to share the story of their relationship in today's episode. They open up about th…

This week Lauren is rounding up the most inspirational women she knows and sharing their best qualities. Listen in to celebrate these amazing creative, generous, tenacious ladies. Shop handmade weavings, earrings and guided journals on Etsy with code HOWSHECREATES for %10 off: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaurenLikesArtFor show notes and more visit: h…

Have you read all the self-help books on being productive, getting organized, and having the workspace of a robot? Are you a creative person who LOVES ALL THE THINGS and is really easily distracted? US TOO!! Come play with us in this episode where two enneagram 7, ADHD, creatives share about our struggles when it comes to getting things done. Our b…

"Having a space to share photos of things I loved, of hard things, and things that were difficult to explain gave me the space to say this is who I am and people liked that. It gave me a chance to connect with others and hear their stories."In this special episode Im interviewing my friend + student Ashleigh Hess about her experience in Stories Fro…

"What you're doing today is important and if it brings you joy you should document it." Today I have the most special guest! MY MOM! She's here to share her 25+ years of storytelling wisdom, of how she's made 250 scrapbooks of her life, and share how I became a storyteller! Listen in for some fun stories, insights, and wisdom!Don't forget! Stories …

Im honored to have Lisa Congdon joining us for this episode in the series How She Creates Good as she shares how she views and uses art as activism. She shares tips for how we can share about the things we care about through our art and using our creative talents. Plus! We talk about her incredible new book, You'll Leave A Trail Of Starts. Lisa sha…

In this episode we are joined by the incredibly inspiring Kate Sullivan! Kate is a four-time Emmy Award Winning Journalist and is currently the creator and host of To Dine For with Kate Sullivan on PBS where fantastic food and great conversation meet at the guest’s favorite restaurant. Today she shares behind the scenes of what it's like to create …

Did you know that my first creative business was in middle school selling plastic keychains?! Then in high school I taught make your own jewelry workshop? And in November of 2020 I opened my Etsy shop with clay jewelry? YEP! In this episode I trace the creative thread that has led me to be where I am in my creative career today. I share the good, t…

Hey friends! Welcome to Season 5 of How She Creates! It's been a while since we chatted, so let's catch up on all that's been happening in our lives and business. Plus I'll share what's in store for Season 5 of the show, the new episode schedule and what you can be looking forward to (and who!).Take the free photography course here: www.lauren-like…

This is a long-awaited episode recorded back at the beginning of Covid where I dive deep into creative cycles with my good friend Misty Granade. All the wisdom stands up more than ever right now as we are all navigating creative cycles in our lives right now. Misty shares her experience and practices when she is in deep creative mode, what she does…

If you feel like you're not 'good' at anything, your creativity is stuck and not growing, you don't have a body of artwork you're proud of, you don't really know what your creative 'thing' is - then this episode is for you. Im going to share why your creativity and skills are stuck and not growing and what to do about it. Packed with applicable les…

This episode is full of german police escorts, plastic-wrapped airports, moving countries without plans, starting new lives sight unseen, and finding joy. Im telling the story of what it was like to move countries during the pandemic and, yes it was stressful, but it's also full of laughter, life lessons, and possibility. Listen in to get an inside…

In today’s episode, Ashley Beaudin, is sharing her knowledge on breaking away from self-sabotage and owning our creativity. In this interview, Ashley defines self-sabotage for us and shows us how it manifests in creative people. Ashley explains that with creativity comes vulnerability, causing creative people to put their whole selves into their wo…

In today’s episode, color psychologist, Mehnaz Khan, is sharing her knowledge on how color influences our daily lives. In this interview, Mehnaz shares the way she fell in love with color and painting after years of working in the field of computer science. After falling in love with painting, she saw her world change. She was happier, more relaxed…

In today’s episode, Aly Morgan from Seek & Be is sharing her seven secrets to living an intentional life. In this interview, Aly shares the way she overcame adversity and reconnected with what truly matters in life. With trauma in her past and her husband's diagnosis of cancer, Aly had to drastically reevaluate her priorities. Aly explains the way …

Have you ever stopped to think about how much good news can change your mindset? In this interview, Branden Harvey explains the reality of the way good news can help people feel less overwhelmed, and more capable of doing good. Branden shares how he used his photography skills to bless others, ultimately creating his business, Good Good Good. Throu…

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How does a week on a beautiful island, totally alone with only your art supplies sound? Pretty magical right? But what if you wanted to turn the party up to 10 by bringing 9 other creative friends with you?! Which is better? Solo or group art retreats? Today Lauren and, our guest, Audree, are discussing the differences in these creative adventures,…

Shayna Norwood is changing the conversation around mental health + creativity and is creating a way for you to take control of your personal mental health. In this episode she shares her story of how creativity and mental health go hand in hand for her, being a friend and a foe in her creative process. She shares how we can be more aware of when we…

Want to be more grateful? Want to tell your story? Short on time or an idea of where to start? In 15 minutes today, you can be more grateful for your every day + document all the little bits that make it beautiful, messy, unique and yours. Today's episode is short and sweet and has a simple challenge that will help you be more grateful in just a fe…

Why tell your story? So you can marinate in the joy soup of your life - that's why! Today Lauren is sharing why we need YOU to tell your story, how you can tell it well, and different ways to share your experiences based on your favorite hobbies. Listen in if you're ready for idea overload on ways to bring your story to life.Ps. Get the free photog…

Early in 2019 I had a case of the blechs. I was going through a lot of transitions and personal struggles. I needed a change of perspectives and the 100 Day Project was the kickstart I needed. For 100 Days I took a photo of something beautiful in my day and then wrote about what I was grateful for. It was the perfect injection of joy in my life tha…

Does the importance of your creative goals outweigh your attention to your personal health? In this interview, Dani Bruflodt discusses her creation of the Daily Page Planner. By including health and wellness practices into the planner, she encourages us to synthesize it into our daily routines, and value it as equally important. Sharing her own mor…

Creativity can be born out of finding small ways to enhance the daily routines of our lives. In this interview, Elise Blaha Cripe shares tips from her new book, Big Dreams, Daily Joys. Elise encourages you to inject something interesting into the pockets of time you have, whether it's six minutes or six hours. She inspires you to plan for and take …

What heals and resurrects you from the mundane? For Kim Lewis it’s the powerful tool of creativity. In this interview, Kim explains her work with ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and her many other community projects where she has used her gifts of interior design for good. Kim gives tips for you to use your creativity to do good, encouraging…

What is a creative adventure? Why is it good for your creativity? Do you have to actually leave the house to go on one? Do you have to take a year-long trip around the world? How can you create your own adventure that inspires new ideas for your artwork? In this episode, I am sharing how you can take an hour or a week to spend time soaking up the i…

Do you value your intuition over perfection? In this interview, Lacy Young explains the development of her personal meditation practice and how it can enhance and deepen your creative process and overall well-being. By recognizing her needs during a time of great healing, she dove deep into meditative practice in order to tailor her work to her nee…

When our passions become so close to our heart, it may feel like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. Ashleigh Becker is not a stranger to this feeling. In this interview, she explains the way she uses her creativity to promote her generosity. She gave birth to her business, Sela Designs, in the nooks and crannies of the time she had to cre…

Where does your creativity lead you? In this interview, Quinn Tempest explains how her thread of creativity led her to creating change in her community. Quinn explains how she continued to bring her creativity into the re-envisioning of her town into the best it could be. As someone who loves to create, Quinn emphasizes the importance of breaking d…

How do you use your skills to benefit the world? For Whitney Herrod Khader it was using her ability to sew and design clothing to help others and create good. Through her work at Rapha House International and in her new business venture as a personal stylist, Whitney is constantly focusing on being unique, inspiring, and ethical through fashion. Wh…

If you're feeling like your artwork is stuck, boring and not growing - then you may be stuck, sinking in the metaphorical creative mud - but never fear, I've got a helping hand that will pull you up and out and into the next phase of your artistic journey. In this episode, I'm sharing my own struggle with artwork that isn't lighting me up and how I…

Tiffany Han is my secret weapon when it comes to being brave, being honest and creating a life I love when it comes to my creativity. Tiffany has been my coach for years and I owe so much of my joy and success, business and creatively, to her. I'm honored to have her on the podcast talking about facing fear, being honest in our art, living our live…

How far will you go to create good in the world? In this interview, Kristianna Puckett explains how she followed her heart for good all the way to Uganda. Living there long-term, fostering two young boys and working for a children's shelter, Kristianna uses her creativity to tell the stories of the children in her community. She also advocates for …

We have to dive deep, fast, and be vulnerable to create a community as an expat. Even if you aren’t an expat, it can feel difficult to find and create community where you live. In this interview, Denise from Taking Route explains that there are a lot of reasons to be worried about making friends but we need to risk being rejected in order to create…

How do you bring your dreams of a better world into reality? For Brandi Lea and Britah Neuman, it was pouring their love into social justice, women’s empowerment, and long-term community investment in Uganda. In this interview, Brandi and Britah explain the way they chose to bring their dreams to action by uplifting and supporting single mothers an…