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In this episode, I’m diving into a rhythm that many of us experience but don’t always know how to honor: the cycle of creative expansion and contraction.

Just like the natural birth process, creativity moves in waves. There are moments of outward growth and excitement… and there are quieter, inward times of rest and recalibration. Both are not only normal—they’re essential.

I share how this expansion/contraction rhythm mirrors the phases of labor, and why resisting contraction actually delays your next breakthrough. I also bring in the wisdom of Kate Northrup and her incredible work on cyclical planning—especially how we as creatives and women can use these energetic seasons to work smarter, not harder.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt like you’re “off your game” or wondering if you're doing something wrong because things don’t feel productive. Spoiler alert: you’re probably just in a cycle of creative rest. And that's exactly where you need to be.

Let’s talk about how to build your business in alignment with your energy, not in opposition to it.

✨ Mentioned in this episode: Do Less by Kate Northrup

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When the world feels uncertain, our nervous systems can go into overdrive—and our creativity can get buried under anxiety, distraction, or self-doubt. In this solo episode, I'm sharing personal insights and grounding practices to help creative entrepreneurs like you regulate your nervous system, reconnect with inspiration, and stay focused on what truly matters.

You’ll learn simple breathwork and meditation techniques to clear mental clutter, ways to protect your energy and motivation, and mindset shifts that support sustainable creativity—even in chaotic times. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, creatively blocked, or just in need of a reset, this episode will help you return to your center and keep creating from a place of calm and purpose.

🎧 Tune in and discover how to create through chaos—with more clarity, peace, and confidence.

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In this episode, we are exploring what it truly means to create our best lives—personally, professionally, financially and more! Creative thinking, visioning, inspired action, clarity of desires, and finding joy in the journey all play essential roles in crafting a life that feels deeply aligned and fulfilling. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure about what your best life looks like, this episode will help you gain clarity and take meaningful steps toward it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to define your best life on your terms
• The power of creative thinking and visioning in shaping your future
• Why inspired action is more effective than waiting for the perfect moment
• How clarity of desires helps you stay on track with your goals
• The importance of finding joy in the creative journey—not just the destination

Actionable Takeaways:

• Write down what your ideal day in your best life would look like—no limitations!
• Take five minutes daily to visualize yourself living that life.
• Identify and take three inspired actions this week to move toward your vision.
• Celebrate the present moment and acknowledge how far you’ve already come.
• Find gratitude for everything you have and what you have already received.

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