Lauren Fleshman and Jesse Thomas are world class professional endurance athletes, authors, speakers, and co-own a nationally distributed food products business called Picky Bars. They also happen to be married, still, and are raising two small children. They use their experience, stories, writing, and humor to answer to answer listener questions about sports, family, business, and the balance between all three! It's a circus, but hey, we're all in it together!
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From tactics to taglines, Wistia’s CEO, Chris Savage, chats marketing with the brains behind successful brands. Get a peek under the hood of their best campaigns, and listen to the full, un-cut interviews from the Wistia show: Brandwagon.
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Have you been saying "no" to that inner-voice begging you to be creative? Are you a working creative who has been feeling especially burned out? It's time to say yes. It's time to Create Out Loud. Hosted by bestselling creative entrepreneur Jennifer Louden, Create Out Loud is a weekly show featuring conversations with creative people about the nitty-gritty of everyday creative life: like how to establish rituals and routines, how to navigate envy, and even how to MAKE MONEY. Yes, even the aw ...
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Runners Who Read Podcast EP 12: Range by David Epstein
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54:18David Epstein is a highly awarded journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and fellow runner among numerous other things. Like many of the characters in his book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Highly Specialized World, which we read over the last 7 weeks, he has benefitted from a winding career path. Having master’s degrees in both envir…
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Runners Who Read EP 11: Run to the Finish by Amanda Brooks
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42:21Amanda Brooks is an entrepreneur, inspiring author, and fellow runner. In 2007, she created the website RunToTheFinish.com to connect with fellow runners. It has since blossomed into a space where people can find coaching, gear reviews, and highly researched articles on a variety of running-related topics. As the founder of the popular blog "Run to…
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Runners Who Read EP 10: Becoming a Sustainable Runner by Tina Muir and Zoë Rom
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53:23Tina Muir is a former elite marathoner who is now the Founder and CEO of Running For Real, host of an award-winning podcast of the same name, author of multiple books, and environmental activist. As an elite athlete, she ran a personal best of 2:36 in the marathon and represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 2016 World Half Marathon Ch…
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Runners Who Read EP 9: The Longest Race by Kara Goucher
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57:24For the 9th installment of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Olivia sits down with Kara Goucher, the best-selling author of The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team. In addition to being an author, she is also a 2x Olympian, analyst for NBC, and co-host on multiple podcasts. During her colle…
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Runners Who Read EP 8: Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman
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1:03:50For the 8th installment of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Olivia sat down with Lauren Fleshman, the NY Times bestselling author of Good for a Girl. In addition to being an author, Lauren is an entrepreneur and one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time. She won five NCAA championships at Stanford and two national titles as a pro…
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58 | Fulfilling a Calling with Lauren Fleshman
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32:35Join the conversation with one of the most decorated American distance runner Lauren Fleshman as we discuss the mission that drove her to write her NYT's bestselling memoir Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World. We talk about how to write when you have a big story to tell, how to write when depressed, and why it's okay to move on from s…
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Jen recently shared in a solo episode that she's been working her way through burnout and in this episode, she shares her new project and how she approached it in a new way to refind her spark. Is it possible to change our patterns and create out loud without burnout? Let's find out. Episode resources: Find out how to work with me here.I'd love you…
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In this bonus episode of Create out Loud, I interview a force of nature, Shannon Watts. In case you don't know Shannon, she founded Moms Demand Action, now the largest women’s volunteer organization in America. She's been called a “summoner of women’s audacity,” named a Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People, a Forbes 50 over 50 Changemaker, and…
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In this bonus episode of Create out Loud, I explore burnout, the power of quitting, and how your desires are allowed to change - in fact, they must be allowed to morph and grow with you or you will fall into Why Bother. Many of us were raised to believe if you start a project, you have to finish it or you are a failure. But that isn't true! But how…
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Are you ready for the 2023 Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race? This week’s podcast is all about helping you through the final steps before July 4th. First, we have The Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo presented by Publix. Atlanta Track Club’s Andrew Margve joins us to tell us about this year’s special features, where to park, and how t…
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All the pieces are falling into place for the 2023 Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race. On this week’s episode, Jay reveals the elite field joining us for this year’s 10K. It includes Roswell native and Atlanta Track Club Elite’s Emma Grace Hurley. She shares her secrets on how to attack Cardiac Hill. Plus, meet the winner of this year…
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The Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race doesn’t happen without an army of volunteers. On this week’s episode, Atlanta Track Club’s Kristin Lide tells us about the volunteer opportunities that are still open – and how you can earn a second T-shirt on July 4th. And prepare to be inspired! Runner Martinus Evans (@300poundsandrunning) has …
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Registration is closed for this year’s Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race, but on this week’s episode, we’ll share a couple of ways you can still join us on July 4th. We’ll also hear from BOLDERBoulder 10K winner Emily Durgin on her return trip to Peachtree, and what’s ahead for her over the next several weeks. Plus, Running for Real …
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While the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race is still over a month away, preparations are well underway for what we hope will be the World’s Largest 10K again in 2023. This week, we catch up with Atlanta Track Club CEO Rich Kenah to find out what’s different on the course this year, and how Peachtree registration has changed. Plus, de…
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Peachtree is for everyone…and so is The Peachtree Podcast! Join us as we kick off the 2023 season and begin the countdown to The Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Atlanta Track Club’s Eric Heintz gives us a sneak preview of some of the fastest runners in the world who will join us on July 4th. And whether you’re running your very fi…
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Runners Who Read EP 7: Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor
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57:01For the 7th installment of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Olivia sat down with Deena Kastor, the NY Times bestselling author of Let Your Mind Run. Deena is an Olympic distance runner, coach, commentator, and author. Throughout her illustrious pro racing career, she has won 24 national championships and represented the United States on 19 national te…
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Runners Who Read EP 6: Do Hard Things by Steve Magness
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58:23For the 6th installment of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Olivia sat down with Steve Magness, author of the bestselling book Do Hard Things. Steve is a writer, former elite track and field athlete and coach, and world-renowned expert on performance. As an author, his books, which include The Passion Paradox and also Peak Performance as a co-author, …
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Runners Who Read EP 5: Abdi’s World by Abdi Abdirahman
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36:06In the fifth episode of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Olivia Baker sits down with Abdi Abdirahman, author of the July 2022 book: Abdi's World. Abdi Abdirahman is a 5-time Olympian in the 10,000m and marathon. Born in Somalia, he fled the country along with his parents and 4 siblings in the midst of a civil war at just 13 years old. After spending s…
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Runners Who Read EP 4: Bravey by Alexi Pappas
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52:26In the fourth episode of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Ronnel Blackmon and Olivia Baker sit down with Alexi Pappas, author of the June 2022 book: Bravey. Alexi Pappas is an Olympic runner and award-winning actor and writer. In 2016, she raced at the Olympics in Rio at 10,000m, setting the still-standing Greek national record of 31:36. Since then, s…
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Headed to the Georgia World Congress Center to pick up your race number this weekend? Listen as you go for tips on everything from parking to vendors to race day instructions. We'll see you at the starting line on July 4th!
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Many of us are running in record-breaking heat this week, so it might make you feel better to know that even the world’s fastest runners don’t love the heat & humidity. This week, we hear from Abdi Abdirahman, who’s about to run his 9th Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race. He tells us how he approaches hydration – and how he’s preparin…
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Hope you've survived the heat & humidity in another week of training for the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race! We have some fun guests to go along with your latest training runs. We'll reveal the 4 finalists in this year's "Oh Say Can You Sing" contest with 11Alive. Plus, the American women's marathon record holder, Keira D'Amato, s…
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If you look forward to seeing what the Peachtree t-shirt looks like at the finish line each year, you’re in luck. That tradition returns this year! This week, we talk with 2 of the t-shirt design finalists, Shay Harbaugh and Russ Vann, who are both making history with their entries this year. Find out what goes into that shirt we all wear on the 4t…
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54 | 7 Best Tips for Creating Out Loud with Jen Louden
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19:26In this last episode of season 2 of Create Out Loud, I share with you some tips for creating out loud, making your thing, finding your desire to create, putting pen to paper (and brush to canvas)... Listen to the episode to learn: What it means to give yourself permission to be seen as a creator Why quantity over quality can help you produce better…
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The 2022 Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race has seen quite a few changes over its 50+ years, and Atlanta Track Club’s Elizabeth Unislawski has been there for much of it. This week, the club’s longest-serving employee shares her experience with the race, some of the behind-the-scenes secrets of elite runners, and what traditions haven’…
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53 | Create + Climate + You = Hope & Action with Jen Louden
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12:57Does the thought of the climate crisis decimating our world fill you with thoughts of doom and gloom… Thoughts like: No matter what I do it doesn’t matter… Why bother with ANY of my desires if there won’t be a world to live in?... I’m powerless in the face of large corporations that continue to ignore their impact on the planet so they can profit… …
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88: Book Update! Pole Pedal Paddle, Triathlon Cramps, Morton's Neuroma, Kid Fears
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56:18Lauren and Jesse jump on the mic after Lauren passed a major milestone with her book and Jesse's recent win at the Bend Pole Pedal Paddle. It's been a busy year, y'know?! After some life updates, the WPL duo answer some tasty bites about board game recommendations, therapy, training for a half marathon, and more. Plus, they dig into how a triathlet…
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BOOM! This week, we have some inspirational guests to help get you ready for this year's Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Peachtree's In-Training Coach Bob Wells tells us where we should be in our training as we countdown to race day. And if you've never heard the story of Kyle and Brent Pease, you'll want to hear why Peachtree is …
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52 | Embracing The Fallow That Follows A Creative Project with Andrea Scher
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33:47This episode is all about how seeking wonder can help you bother again and embracing the natural fallow period after you finish a big project.I’m joined by Andrea Scher, author of Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy, to talk about how to fill up your creative well when its run dry.. We talk about the power of mixing …
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Here we go! The Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race is back on July 4th only this year. As we kick off the new season of the Peachtree Podcast, we have some exciting news on how you can still get involved even if you haven't registered and what to expect as we get back to a more traditional Peachtree experience. Atlanta Track Club CEO …
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51 | Give Not Earning the Middle Finger with Ash Ambirge
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41:40Not everyone listening to this podcast wants to make money by being creative, but a larger number of people believe that they CAN’T make money from creative pursuits. That is NOT true! I’m joined by the author of The Middle Finger Project and Meat and Hair, Ash Ambirge, to give a big ol’ middle finger to the idea that you can’t make money by being …
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50 | Solo Ecosystem Marketing with Jen Louden
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14:26Do you spend thousands on marketing, or hours researching trendy new marketing strategies… and it doesn’t move the needle forward? Then this episode of Create Out Loud is for you. In this episode, Jen Louden talks about the importance of ecosystem marketing. It’s all about finding out where your people are, and communicating with them there. Not to…
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49 | Step Into Your Power Creatively and Financially with Paco De Leon
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49:25We can be remarkably uncomfortable discussing money, but what if we shifted our relationship with the topic by instead recognizing how money can facilitate freedom, power, and creative potential? This is Paco’s mission. As a creative, author, consultant, and coach, Paco is passionate about empowering people, particularly those who identify as women…
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Runners Who Read EP 3: 26 Marathons by Meb Keflezighi
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49:20In the third episode of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Ronnel Blackmon and Olivia Baker sit down with Meb Keflezighi, author of the April 2022 book: 26 Marathons: What I learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career. Simply put, Meb is one of the greatest marathoners of all time. He is a 4-time Olympian competing at the Ol…
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Runners Who Read EP 2: Running For My Life by Lopez Lomong
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1:00:42In the second episode of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Ronnel Blackmon and Olivia Baker sit down with Lopez Lomong to discuss his book Running For My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey From The Killing Fields Of Sudan To The Olympic Games. Lopez Lomong is currently a professional runner with Nike’s Bowerman Track Club. He is a 6-time US Champion with win…
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48 | Eve Rodsky On How to Find Your Creative Unicorn Space
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45:26Work, relationships, kids, friends… Do you find that everything comes BEFORE your creative desires? Or has it been so long that you can’t remember what it’s like to take some time to just be curious, and play with creativity? Author Eve Rodsky joins Jen Louden in discussing how our patriarchal society has carved away the time and space women need t…
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47 | Susan Shapiro on Getting Published in Any Genre
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40:45Do you have to choose between writing for passion and writing for pay? Getting paid to write seems like a fantasy to most, and getting paid to write something you are truly passionate about seems even more far-fetched. Bestselling author Susan Shapiro joins Jen Louden in discussing what it takes to write what you’re passionate about AND get publish…
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Runner’s Who Read EP 1: Let’s Get Physical by Danielle Friedman
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51:11In the inaugural episode of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Ronnel Blackmon and Olivia Baker sit down with Danielle Friedman to discuss her new book Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. Danielle Friedman is an award-winning multimedia journalist who specializes in telling stories at the intersection of health, sex…
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46 | Jen Louden: How To Start When You’re Totally Blocked or Afraid
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19:15Have you ever had a grand idea for a creative project, only to never actually start it? You get excited about your big (or small) project, but you can’t wrap your head around how to start it. In your mind it’s perfect, so how can it ever be as good in reality? Why do you feel fear and dread when you think about starting?Starting a new project can b…
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45 | Creativity’s Biggest Gift: Helping us Unlock Our Deepest Desires with Sarah Flick
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43:19What are your deepest desires? What is the mystery between you and those desires? Who belongs with you explore those desires? Even though she wrote and published as part of her career as a psychiatrist, Sarah Flick never considered herself a real writer. Even though she had wanted to write since she learnt how to read at three, a busy professional …
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Practical Ways To Increase Your Creative Productivity with Sam Bennett
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52:00In addition to being an actress, improviser, and best-selling author, Sam Bennett is a highly respected creative coach whose business, The Organized Artist, has inspired thousands to channel their creative urges into RESULTS. Sam is the author of ‘Get it Done’ From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 minutes a day, a wonderful book for creativ…
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43 | Find The Courage To Be Honest In Your Creativity with Heather Havrilesky
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42:12Has your work ever been greeted by a firestorm of furiously polarized tweets, both in fierce support and rampant opposition to what you have to say? In addition to being scathingly funny, bitingly honest, and sharply observant, author, essayist, and humorist Heather Havrilesky's work has always been provocative. And her latest memoir, Foreverland: …
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42 | Jen Louden: Easy Ways To Start, Stick With, and Finish Your Creative Projects
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20:25One of the questions I’m asked often is, ‘how do I stick with a project?’ followed closely by, ‘how do I know when a project is done?’ We want to see our creative endeavors through to completion, but it’s not always easy to do or be done. This is particularly true if a project has hit the skids or we’ve lost our way in the mushy middle or it’s a bi…
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41 | How Sue Monk Kidd Listens to her Soul (And You Can Too)
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45:40Sue Monk Kidd is one of the world's most beloved writers, occupying a rare intersection of critical and commercial success writers dream of. Perhaps most recognized for her #1 New York Times Bestsellers, The Secret Life of Bees, which went on to become the basis for a blockbuster movie, and The Invention of Wings, her earlier works, When the Heart …
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40 | Find And Hone Your Creative Voice w/ Lisa Congdon
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48:23Have you seen those beautiful, colorful bottles of Method Soap at Target? They're most likely the work of today's guest, Lisa Congdon, who is one of the world's most recognizable graphic designers, a fine artist, and an illustrator who creates for clients such as Amazon, Comme des Garcons, Crate & Barrel, REI, and MoMA. She’s also the author of ten…
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39 | Yes, You Can Make Your Creativity A Business w/Pamela Slim
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46:34Pamela Slim is a dynamic beloved thought leader and has been in the trenches with creative businesses for decades. Her breakout book Escape From Cubicle Nation hit the scene in 2009, and since then she’s launched many creative projects, including founding a beloved brick-and-mortar small business incubator, The Main Street Learning Lab at K’é, and …
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38 | Practical Ways To Get ”Unstuck” In Your Creativity w/Kim Hermanson
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37:46Creativity psychologist Kim Hermanson almost died in her 20s. After a brutal near-death, head-on collision, Kim was laid-out in the ICU when a nurse whispered for her to "imagine herself floating on a cloud," and she immediately felt the pain and trauma of the horrific ordeal leave her body. This completely shifted Kim's understanding of the power …
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37 | Navigating Rejection In Your Creativity w/Devi Lockwood
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36:37Whether it's on the page, on the canvas, or on the screen, the essence of creativity has always been storytelling. And if anyone understands the power of Storytelling, it's Devi Lockwood, who traveled the world on her bike, documenting the stories of everyday people whose lives have been affected by the increasingly problematic issue of climate cha…
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Hey Create Out Loud fan! A little peak behind the curtain - we're doing some maintenance with our podcast feed, so we're doing a little test announcement to make sure we're keeping the train on the tracks! As all of you know as creatives, change is a good thing, but sometimes requires a little bit of re-orienting when we pivot. No action required o…
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