PODCAST: Everyday Creative Habits: Building Momentum for When Life Gets Busy

Creative expression can be an invaluable tool for personal growth. Whenever we take the time to explore our creative sides, we are engaging in a process of self-reflection and discovery that allows us to better understand who we are and what brings us joy. Whether it's through writing, painting, music or any other form of artistic expression, taking that space to explore our creative selves encourages us to think critically about our own ideas and feelings, as well as how these things fit into the larger world around us.

This week, Kim is talking with Jeff Dolan, the CEO of Wavve, a cloud-based platform that helps podcasters and other audio creators keep marketing on social media simple. He is a podcaster, musician, and award-winning filmmaker who loves to encourage creators of all stripes.

Some key topics from this discussion:

Importance of Continuing Creative Pursuits

Art Education and Creativity

Starting Communities for Creatives

Challenges and Obstacles for Creatives

Collaboration and Community

A Few Timestamped Highlights:

[00:00:18] Maintain creativity in life, as brain gets less malleable with age. Curiosity and ability to tackle the unknown helps in life.

[00:02:26] Art education is important because it teaches kids that there isn't just one right answer and allows for creativity on a blank canvas, but is often neglected as "fluff" in schools.

[00:09:24] Jeff discusses his experience with a filmmaking community in Nashville. He encourages anyone to start their own creative outlet regardless of location or resources and emphasized the importance of building a team in any artistic endeavor. 

[00:17:23] Balancing multiple priorities is challenging. Experts suggest focusing on three main projects to optimize productivity. Creative outlets are important, but must be balanced with responsibilities. Time management is crucial.

[00:30:21] Encourages creators to keep creating, no matter how small the effort, to maintain momentum.

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