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In another spontaneous episode, it's time to go behind the scenes! Today I share reflections on creativity and the freedom of letting things be imperfect, messy and alive.

From tending to a studio kitten to tackling piles of paper during our yearly spring tidy-up, this episode is a gentle reminder that creativity doesn't require polish to be meaningful. Plus, I share the joy of sticker books and something I've been reading that I think you'll love! If you've been waiting to feel "on it" before you create, consider this your invitation to begin right where you are.

Mentioned on Today's Show:

The Studio
Celestial Wonders: A Cosmic Sticker Book
The Antiquarian Sticker Book
The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing by Adam Moss

If something in this episode spoke to you, I'd love for you to share it with a fellow creative. Your support so much! Always remember, you are an artist and your life is your studio.

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In this episode of Creative Living with Jamie, I sit down with my style teacher Gillian Jakob Kieser to explore how personal style is about so much more than clothes. It's a powerful a journey into self-trust, embodiment and reclaiming ourselves..

Gillian shares her journey from a sea of beige sweaters to a vibrant, authentic aesthetic, and I open up about my own style evolution through perimenopause, grief and rediscovering my self. This isn't a generic one-size-fits-all approach. It's a call to dress like the artist you are, radiating confidence and joy.

Together, we explore:

✨ Why style is not superficial, but a profound form of self-expression
✨ How identity shifts (aging, grief, motherhood, life transitions) impact how we see ourselves
✨ The hidden cost of trying to fit into mainstream fashion narratives
✨ Style as both shadow work and creative practice
✨ How to work with your body instead of against it
✨ The magic of finding what truly feels like home

This episode is an invitation to step out of unaligned costuming and into a way of dressing, being and living that feels deeply, unmistakably your own.

Tune in if...

You're ready to stop fighting your body and clothes, reclaim all parts of yourself and step into a wardrobe that feels magnetic and true.
Perfect for artists, midlife makers and anyone craving deeper level of self-expression through style. Listen now and let your style tell your story.

Today's Guest & Resources

Gillian Jakob Kieser is a data-driven style coach and the founder of the Style Mojo Dojo. She helps women over 40 reclaim their style mojo and feel incredible in their clothes. Using proven frameworks and deeply attuned coaching, she shows you how to build a style based on your body architecture and personality so you feel at perfectly home in your clothes, every day.

Gillian's upcoming free masterclass: https://www.gillianjakobkieser.com/free-masterclass-magic
Find Gillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianjakobkieser/

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What if your creative expression is exactly what you need during difficult times?

Join me, Jamie Ridler, for this "moonlight episode" where I invite you into a late-night heart-to-heart. As we gaze at the stars, let's explore why creativity matters so deeply, especially during challenging times. This is your reminder that art is not an extracurricular activity. It's a vital part of processing life's intense experiences. Now is the time to embrace your artistic nature and discover the agency you have in this and every moment. I also want to invite you to join me for Rewilding, an online dance event on the spring equinox. Together we will shake off the darkness and welcome in a fresh new season. I hope this episode brings both comfort and inspiration to anyone struggling to maintain their creative practice when the world feels overwhelming. I believe in you.

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Have you ever felt the creative vision in your head was so big and beautiful that it actually kept you from beginning?

In this intimate late-night episode, I return after a long hiatus to share how major life changes have deepened my understanding of creativity, transformation, and what it means to live life as an artist. I'll share three pivotal moments that have shaped my creative journey over the past few years. Whether you're wrestling with changes in your own life, seeking to deepen your creative practice, or simply yearning for authentic connection, this episode offers reassurance that you're not alone on this path. Together, we'll explore what happens when we trust the process, embrace transformation, and remember that sometimes the simplest ways of connecting are the most powerful.

Show Notes

• The School of Creative Magic
• The Studio Yearbook
• The Studio
• Devotion
• The Crone Conversations
• The Crone Conversations Mix
• DJ Starshyne on Soundcloud
• jamie@openthedoor.ca

Note: I did an experimental video version of this podcast episode that you can watch here.

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As creatives, we long for creative flow. In this episode I share some thoughts on how we impede it, how to work with it whether you are an intuitive or intentional artist and three concrete ways to welcome it into your art-making.

BONUS CONTENT: I've made an accompanying ezine to go with this episode - complete transcripts, an accompanying exercise and links to all! Download here.

SHOW NOTES

• The Studio: My Year of Creative Magic
• Find me on Instagram

Access the video version of this podcast here.

Turning creative ideas into living things is the work of a creative magician! It means finding inspiration, learning to wrangle time and so much more. I learned that (again) as I found my way to making the biggest venture I have ever created - and I hope you're going to love it!

BONUS CONTENT: I've made an accompanying ezine to go with this episode - complete transcripts, an accompanying exercise and links to all! Download here.

SHOW NOTES

• The School of Creative Magic
• The Studio Yearbook
• The Studio
• Devotion (Join the Waitlist!)
• Creative Mentorship
• Mr Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe
• Kim LeClair at East Willow Studios

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I recently opened up the opportunity for Studio Yearbookers to submit their dreamboards for a 'reading'. In this episode of Creative Living with Jamie, I go through four dreamboards, sharing what I see and offering techniques for how you can learn to read your dreamboard like a tarot card! I also share how backing out of a commitment kept me in integrity.

Get your own Studio Yearbook here.

BONUS CONTENT: I've put together an ezine of the transcripts. It includes a summary of the strategies I shared for interpreting your dreamboard like a tarot card! Download here.

For complete show notes visit Jamie Ridler Studios.

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In this episode of Creative Living with Jamie, I share how creating shows us what we're capable of. Plus I interview mixed media artist and Devotion alumna Lola Yang about how she approached being an artist as a mom of a young child and also how she made her dream of a minivan art studio come true! We hope you'll be inspired to pursue your dreams too.

About Lola Yang

BONUS CONTENT: I've put together a PDF of the transcripts in a bit of a magazine style. It even includes a little creative assignment for you to keep the inspiration going and the creativity flowing. Access at the Studio blog post for this episode (available once podcast goes live): .

FREE E-BOOK: The Dreams Do Come True - and Yours Can Too e-book is also available to studio members! Join the studio and you'll find the book in the studio resource page. (You'll find the link in every newsletter!)