The power of creative community: Jennifer's story.


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 helps you follow through.

Jennifer joined the Daily Creative Habit membership looking for accountability—and what she found was so much more: a group that encouraged her, cheered her on, and celebrated every creative step forward (even the messy ones).

She’s now:

  • Sharing her voice more confidently through writing and podcasting
  • Embracing imperfect progress
  • And creating with joy instead of pressure

Her story is exactly why I created this space, because I know the transformation that’s possible when you have the right support and structure.

🎧 Listen to Jennifer’s episode here!

If you’ve been thinking, “I want to create, I just need a little help to stay on track…”

This is your invitation.

👉 Join the Daily Creative Habit Membership

We’re not just another membership. We’re a movement of makers, doers, and dreamers showing up daily—imperfectly, but consistently.

You belong here. Let’s create something meaningful, together.

Keep showing up and keep creating!

~ Mike Brennan

P.S. Have questions about the membership? Hit reply and fire away! I'll get back to you personally.

DAILY CHECK-IN

Begin to ask yourself these questions every day as a part of your daily creating rhythms:

1. What did I create today?

2. What did I learn?

3. What can I celebrate?

DAILY PROMPTS

MONDAY: Create a podcast-style audio recording sharing your biggest creative fear—and one small way you’ve challenged it.

TUESDAY: "Draw your mood" — Whether it's with pencil, paint, or pixels, create a visual representation of how you feel today.

WEDNESDAY: Use found objects around your house to make a sculpture or assemblage,

THURSDAY: Take close-up photos of “imperfect” textures—cracks, wrinkles, or stains—and explore their unique beauty.

WEEKEND PROMPT:

"Create something using only one color" — Try it with paint, collage, digital art, or even poetry (only using words associated with that color.

"You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."
~ Maya Angelou

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Feeling stuck in your creative process or overwhelmed by the pressures of running a business? You’re not alone. Many creative entrepreneurs struggle with turning their passion into consistent, enjoyable action. I help people like you transform your approach to creativity by making it fun, actionable, and an essential part of everyday life. Whether you’re juggling multiple projects, managing a business, or simply looking to reignite your creative spark, the key is to integrate creativity into your daily routine in a way that doesn’t feel like a chore—but like play.Ready to unlock a more fulfilling, vibrant creative journey? Discover your unique Creative Archetype with our bonus quiz. Let’s make fun and creativity not just a habit, but a way of life!

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