If you’re physically present with your people but mentally somewhere else, this episode is an invitation to slow down and come back.

We’re talking about what it really takes to be fully present in busy seasons — without guilt, perfection, or abandoning the work you love.

This episode is for creative professionals who want their success to feel as good in their relationships as it does on paper.

When life and business both feel full, it’s easy to move from moment to moment without truly being in any of them. Over time, that quiet disconnection can show up as regret, creative fatigue, and the sense that you’re always rushing past your own life.

In this episode, I share the work I’ve been doing to create real connection — during long stretches that matter, like family time and holidays, and in the small moments that often get overlooked. We explore why presence is so hard when your brain is holding open tabs, how your nervous system responds to constant mental switching, and why presence isn’t just good for relationships — it’s essential for creative flow.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why it’s hard to “turn off” when you love what you do

• The nervous system impact of open mental loops and constant distraction

• What presence feels like — and how to recognize it in your body

• How small, intentional moments create deeper long-term connection

• Why being fully present in life actually supports focus and productivity in business

If you’ve been feeling pulled in a thousand directions or like you’re only half-there in moments that matter, this episode offers a way to live and create with more ease, intention, and completeness.

Want to go deeper?

This is the kind of work I do with clients who want a full life — where relationships, creativity, work, and well-being all feel supported instead of competing.

How to work with me:

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What if the reason you’re not moving forward isn’t a lack of motivation — but a lack of clarity?

In this episode, I’m sharing why clarity is the foundation of creative momentum — and what happens when your vision is fuzzy, fragmented, or borrowed from someone else. We’ll explore how busywork, burnout, and decision fatigue all trace back to one root cause: not knowing what you actually want to create.

You’ll learn how to identify the signs of unclear vision, how to stop outsourcing decisions, and how to finally create something that feels like yours. Plus, I’ll walk you through my favorite process to help you ditch the “shoulds,” find your North Star, and reconnect with the creative direction that lights you up.

In this episode:

• Why motivation doesn’t come first — clarity does

• Signs you’re acting without a clear creative vision

• The link between overthinking, burnout, and confusion

• A simple prompt to reconnect with what you really want

• What to do when your ideas feel scattered or slow

If you’ve been spinning your wheels or second-guessing your next step, this episode will help you clear the fog and move forward with momentum.

Want to go deeper? This is where I start with my one-on-one clients — walking you through my full Creative Compass framework to bring clarity and alignment to every part of your life and creative work.

How to work with me:

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If your days are full but you still feel off — this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m sharing something I’ve been sitting with a lot lately: what it really costs us when we’re constantly hustling through our creative lives. Even when it looks like we’re getting a lot done, the pressure, the urgency, the always-on-ness — it takes a toll.

We’re talking about the quiet kind of chaos that hides underneath a productive day — and how to shift out of it.

Inside this episode:

• What peace actually looks like when you’re still building and creating

• How internal chaos shows up (even when your calendar’s full of “good” things)

• What happens when your nervous system stays in go-mode too long

• A simple way to check where your energy’s going — and what’s quietly draining it

• A few questions to help you come back to what feels good and aligned

• Why peace isn’t a reward — it’s the foundation of creative flow

Mentioned in this episode:

• My episode on Productivity — if your “productive” days still feel off, listen to this one

• Focus & Flow: 30 Days to Realign Your Creative Energy — get clarity and ease in how you work

You don’t have to feel scattered to be successful. And you don’t have to earn peace before you’re allowed to feel it.

How to work with me:

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What if your “lack of productivity” isn’t the problem — it’s the definition you’re working with?

In this episode, I’m getting real about productivity — why it so often feels like a moving target for creatives, and what it can actually look like when it aligns with your energy, your values, and your real life (you know, the one with surprise kid pickups and last-minute ideas at 9pm).

I’m walking you through 7 popular productivity myths and sharing what’s helped me build structure without losing flexibility, momentum without burnout, and motivation that doesn’t rely on pressure or guilt.

We’ll cover:

• Why the 5am club isn’t for everyone (and doesn’t have to be)

• What to do when routines stop working — or never worked to begin with

• How rest, play, and slow mornings can be part of your productivity plan

• Small shifts to help your systems feel more human and less like punishment

If your to-do list makes you want to run and hide — or you’ve been craving a version of productivity that actually fits you — this one’s for you.

Join me for:

• Free Workshop: AI for Creatives – October 30 at 1:30pm CST Register HERE
• Schedule your personal Clarity call HERE.

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What if the path to success didn’t require you to give up your creativity, your health, or your peace?

In this spicy episode, I challenge the long-held belief that achievement demands trade-offs. From cultural conditioning to personal stories of staying small to avoid burnout, I’m sharing what so many creatives are quietly navigating and offering a new framework for aligned growth. This is the future of creative work: success without sacrificing what matters most.

You’ll hear:

• Why “hard work = success” might be costing you more than you think

• How I redefined growth to prioritize health, creativity, and relationships

• What I’ve learned from watching creatives claim more without burnout

• The 4-part cycle that anchors sustainable success (vision, energy, rhythm, clarity)

• Daily non-negotiables that support creative momentum without hustle

• My spicy take on hustle culture and why I’m officially done with it

If you’ve been quietly wondering if you’re giving up too much for your dream… you’re not alone. There’s another way.

Mentioned:

• Free Workshop: AI for Creatives – October 24 at 1:30pm CST Register HERE

• Focus & Flow — a 30 day experience to help you notice what’s draining you, recalibrate your energy, and re-align with creative momentum.

• Do this work with me 1:1. Schedule a Clarity call HERE.

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A message of rebellion for the creative who’s tired of performing productivity.

If you’re always dreaming, building, and brainstorming — but feel weighed down we'll explore:

• How to recognize when you’re turning creativity into a performance

• The signs of internalized pressure to monetize everything

• A simple 4-step guide to recalibrate when a new idea lands

• Why discernment — not default action — is key to creative alignment

• How to know if an idea wants to be shared, explored, or sold

• Why your “someday/maybe” list can be a powerful creative ally (listen to the episode on idea overwhelm for more on this)

• How your human design type might influence your idea response

Mentioned:

• Episode - When Ideas Land: Create, Capture, or Let Them Go?

• Human Design free chart generator

• Focus & Flow — a 30 day experience to help you notice what’s draining you, recalibrate your energy, and re-align with creative momentum.

This episode offers a reset for your creative rhythm — so you can return to making for pure pleasure without the pressure.

Want more wisdom in your inbox? Get my Transformation Tuesday messages email to you every Tuesday. How to work with me:

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Being seen as a creative isn’t about performance or perfection — it’s about presence. In this episode, I share the real work of creative visibility: why it feels vulnerable, how to meet your edges with love, and what it means to show up fully as yourself.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• What “high-level hiding” looks like (and how to spot it in your own work)

• Why visibility always feels vulnerable — and why that’s not a problem

• Practices for meeting your edges with love instead of judgment

• How to build inner safety that fuels creative resilience

• Why visibility isn’t exposure, but devotion to expression

Inside the episode, you’ll also find:

• A spicy callback to my earlier thoughts on imposter syndrome

• A powerful insight from my own coach that shifted how I see visibility

• And a simple journaling prompt you can use right now to explore your own edges of being seen

Closing:

The truth is, the world is better when you show up fully as you. The art of being seen isn’t about being louder or perfect — it’s about being real.

Listen to my earlier episode on Imposter Syndrome .

Connect with my coach Amber Smith on Instagram.

Check out past episodes, blog posts and more at https://creativemindscoach.com/complete-creative-podcast/

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What if being a little delusional is exactly what you need to make the impossible happen?

In this guest episode of The Complete Creative, Brie chats with artist, Hannah Sucsy, for a powerful conversation on why rationality might be the very thing holding you back. They uncover how intentionally choosing to believe in impossible outcomes can actually rewire your mindset and open up space for new creative possibilities.

This episode is part permission slip, part mindset shift—and 100% fuel for your next "impossible" move.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why believing in impossible goals on purpose is a creative superpower

• How to use “delusional” thinking to create psychological momentum

• What recording your wins really does for your confidence

• The science behind belief, attention, and progress

• Why resistance isn’t a signal to stop—it’s a signal to double down

Connect with Hannah:

🔗 Website: https://www.teascarlet.com/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teascarlet_creates/

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