I'm about to go to Italy!!

I'm really excited but of course there are now considerations about what creative materials I can pack, where I'll be able to sit down and do my creative practice and when I'll fit it into my travel itinerary. I've encountered this many times on work and personal trips both overseas, outback camping and interstate visits to family so in this episode I share some tips on keeping creative while travelling.

The tips are:

1. Pack smart

2. Create a routine

3. Pivot.

4. Take a class

5. Just try some new things

6. Take photos

7. Journal

Maintaining your creative practice alongside parenting can be challenging on so many levels. In this episode I share tips I wish I knew when I was in the throes of parenthood and finding my way as a creative.

The tips are:

1. Keep it small.

2. Get the kids involved!

3. Have your project ready to go.

4. Connect with other creative parents.

5. Seek support

6. The housework can wait.

7. Think outside the square.

8. Be okay with less than perfect.

 How often do you allow self judgement to stop you from doing things that bring you joy? In this episode I introduce you to “The Dancing Man” and why I now aspire to be more like him!

 So you have the time but not the motivation? Here are 8 tips to get you off the couch, away from the screen and into your studio when you just can’t be bothered. Anyone relate??

In short:

Allow yourself to do the minimum and celebrate those small wins.

Plan a big reward for finishing a project.

Get yourself an accountability partner.

Have inspiration in your environment.

Get physical.

Put down the phone!

Change up your medium.

Start with a simple warmup activity.

 Don't let your ego stop you from doing your creative thing!

Lately I've found myself wondering if I should still be performing in a rock band at age 53.

After 35+ years in the biz, am I too old for this? Sometimes my aching body says yes! But more often it's my nasty nagging inner-critic (ego) that says I look too old and it's silly for a woman my age to be prancing around the stage, belting it out like Tina Turner. Nobody told Tina to stop doing it when she was 53 so why should I?

I believe that when your soul calls you to do something creative, it shouldn't matter what age, gender, type you are. Creativity transcends stereotype so just go for it!