Real people. Real progress. Real creative breakthroughs. Hey Reader What happens when you finally give yourself permission to just start? Jennifer Stavinoha found out. She’s an artist, writer, and one of our amazing Daily Creative Habit members—and recently, I had the joy of chatting with her on my podcast. In our conversation, she shared how she went from feeling creatively stuck to showing up consistently and courageously. The turning point? Being part of a creative community that actually...
19 days ago • 1 min read
What Do You Do When the Art Market is Slow? You make more art, of course. Hey Reader The other day, I found myself in a room (that I may or may not have snuck into) and decided to play with some iPhone photography settings—because why not? Creativity doesn’t wait for perfect conditions, and neither should we. What you don’t see at an art market? The hours of prep, the set-up, the awkward conversations (or long stretches of none), the customer interactions, the tear-down, the load-out, and...
2 months ago • 1 min read
A Story About Logs, Waterfalls, and Creativity Hey Reader Have you ever felt stuck? Like you’re sitting in the middle of constant motion—ideas swirling, opportunities flowing—and yet, you can’t seem to move forward? I’ve been there. In fact, I was there not too long ago. And while I sat by a waterfall at a local NJ coffee shop—a spot where I used to go to think—it all came flooding back. You see, I once noticed a log lodged at the top of that very waterfall. It was surrounded by a powerful,...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Let's go! Hey Reader The New Year is upon us —a fresh canvas ready for you to make your mark! This year, let’s skip the fleeting resolutions and commit to something more meaningful: creative action. Whether you’re picking up a brush, pen, or camera—or just want to reignite your creative spark—this is your moment. Make the plan now to head into 2025 with creative success. I’m thrilled to announce that the 15-Day Creative Challenge is back and now FREE and kicks off on January 15th! Here’s why...
4 months ago • 2 min read
It's beneath me. Hey Reader I was thinking about something that feels pretty common these days—a “beneath me” problem. It seems like so many of us want to jump straight into being an expert, to skip the steps where we’re still figuring things out, where we’re building the foundation. And I get it—we live in a culture that tells us to know our worth, to make sure we don’t undervalue ourselves. But somewhere along the way, that can turn into posturing. No one wants to be seen as paying their...
4 months ago • 2 min read
It's Black "Friday" Time. Hey Reader You know me—I’m all about helping you create, stay inspired, and keep showing up for your creativity. Today, though, I’m taking a little detour. I want to share something of my own with you. Because I'm not just a communicator and creative coach, I'm also a creator. Over the years, I’ve poured my heart into creating vibrant art, meaningful books, and tools to inspire others like you. And as someone who’s been part of this Daily Creative Habit community,...
5 months ago • 2 min read
The Surprising Truth About Creativity and Self-Care Hey Reader I’ve been thinking about how many of us struggle with our relationship to creativity. (It's time to get back on the horse.) We want to create. We know how much joy it brings us. We may have loved drawing, writing, painting, or making music in the past, and we say we value it as part of our lives. But how often do we actually make time for it? I’m guessing not nearly as often as we’d like (especially from the conversations I’ve...
6 months ago • 3 min read
Copy that. Hey Reader Ever find yourself scrolling through social media and thinking, Wow, that creative entrepreneur is absolutely crushing it! Why can’t I be more like them? You’re not alone—it’s all too easy to fall into the comparison trap. But here’s the thing: you might be looking at someone else’s polished public image and missing the messy, unseen realities of their journey. Maybe they have a partner who pays the bills, an inheritance, or some secret industry connections that they...
6 months ago • 3 min read
Imagine if... Hey Reader How would you feel if someone asked about that creative project you've been working on for weeks… months… or even years? (gulp) Now, picture this: You're proudly sharing that painting, video, song, or book with that person. The confidence surges as you realize – you actually did it. The project is no longer just an idea, it's complete. You can feel the creative momentum pulling you forward, carrying you on to the next project, and the one after that. What if you could...
6 months ago • 2 min read