Chaotic Creatives
Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae
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Confirmed Millennials! Q&A Pt. 1
Chaotic Creatives
07/08/24 • 26 min
Lauren and Rachael answer your questions and make fun chaotic detours along the way!
Episode Link Mentions:
- Play with Clay with Rachael Renae @ Still Life Studio: https://ferndale.still-life-studio.com/collections/workshop/products/play-with-clay-with-rachael-renae
- Mural Painting Workshop with Lauren: https://www.homsweethom.com/in-studio-mural-painting-workshop
- The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: https://bookshop.org/book/9780143129257
The transcript for this episode can be found here!
Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom
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2024 Reflections for 2025 Revisions
Chaotic Creatives
12/09/24 • 57 min
Lauren and Rachael share reflections on the year as we head into 2025. If you’ve been listening since episode 1, you know that these gals LOVE reflection as a tool for resetting and crafting thoughtful future goals that are consistent with your personal values. In this discussion, they dig into: being flexible with metric-based goals, the power of self-awareness in setting your goals, AND acknowledging achievements that you didn’t see coming.
Your Chaotic Creative Gals are taking a mini break for the holiday season and will be back in January. In the meantime, give us the gift of a rating and review wherever you listen!
Episode Mentions:
- Josh Johnson Wired Magazine interview (Youtube and written)
- Infographic about who has access to you
- What Vegetable Are You?
The transcript for this episode can be found here!
Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom
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Niche for Now, Not Forever
Chaotic Creatives
06/10/24 • 73 min
We know that narrowing your focus is a great tool for curbing the creative chaos; but, is a creative niche forever? Don't fret! Rachael and Lauren talk about the "Niche for Now" approach, remaining engaged in your work, and and the freedom that comes with setting aside what no longer serves you.
Episode Link Mentions:
- Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet by Taylor Lorenz: https://bookshop.org/book/9781982146863
- The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker: https://bookshop.org/book/9781594634932
- Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends by Benny Blanco: https://bookshop.org/book/9780063315938
- Should Have Already Mastered Everything
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Get the Goo Gone! We’re Peeling Back Limiting Labels!
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01/06/25 • 40 min
Happy New Year! Lauren and Rachael are glad to be back and are thinking about loosening their adherence to certain labels that they’ve stuck with for far too long. This discussion was inspired by Lauren doing something that she had previously written off as not her thing and is all about revisiting the stories we’ve been telling ourselves. Do they still ring true? Are we unnecessarily closing ourselves off to new, beautiful experiences or facets of ourselves? The hosts share areas in which they personally feel more curiosity could work wonders and invite you to do the same!
Episode Mentions:
- Lauren’s Paper Clay tutorial
- The disgusting thing from DIA in Lauren’s IG Story
- Omy, the cool wine guy
The transcript for this episode can be found here!
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The Spark: How Advice for Dating is Advice for Creating
Chaotic Creatives
10/28/24 • 67 min
There are SO MANY shared lessons on building healthy romantic relationships and joyful, sustainable creative passions that Lauren and Rachael HAD to discuss it for this episode. In examining their dating experiences, they give key insights into the practices and postures that have allowed them to keep the spark alive on their chaotic creative journeys.
Episode Mentions:
- Rachael’s leprechaun, spaghetti, and sun goddess costumes.
- Book Rachael References: A Year in Practice by Jacqueline Suskin
- Join Rachael November 10th for Dress For Yourself Chicago: More info here!
The transcript for this episode can be found here!
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Unpacking the B-Word: Personal "Branding" for Multi-Passionates
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08/05/24 • 66 min
Listener Jen asked a really big question: "How do you easily add different creative projects while keeping it all in one brand? Or do you?" It was such a big question, Lauren and Rachael decided to dedicate an entire episode to unpacking this common creative quandary. For Chaotic Creatives, "following the fun" is a guiding light; but can too many disparate interests transform the fun house into a house of horrors for your audience? Don't worry! The most important tools to building a coherent personal brand are already in your possession.
Episode Link Mentions:
- The chocolate cake from Season 1 of The Bear was made by Sarah Mispagel-Lustbader. The Recipe is available here!
- If you aren't much of a baker but live in or are visiting Detroit, get a treat from Good Cakes & Bakes (Rachael recommends).
- Learn more about Dabito here!
- Shoutout to Kelsey!
- There's still time to sign up for Lauren's August Mural Workshop in Detroit. Learn more here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here!
Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom
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Doing the Thing: The Power of Imperfect Action
Chaotic Creatives
06/24/24 • 64 min
Rachael and Lauren talk about the concept of taking "imperfect action" when following what fascinates them, and how this could lead to new insights and a higher tolerance for uncertainty. Plus, Rachael shares fun practices to turn off autopilot and find joy, even at the post office.
Episode Link Mentions:
- Rachael's "Prioritize Play" Workshop: https://rachaelrenae.com/prioritizeplay
- The Ideal Road Not Taken by Tom Gilovich: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2018/05/woulda-coulda-shoulda-haunting-regret-failing-our-ideal-selves
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05/27/24 • 56 min
Letting go of your best, most cherished ideas can be a tough call; but can hoarding all of the creative gems of the past make it more cumbersome (physically and mentally) to pursue what's truly right for you now? Your Chaotic Creative gals, Lauren and Rachael, delve into what fabric scraps and 10 lbs of Almonds taught them about creative capacity; and why taking inventory of your creative pursuits may be an essential practice for alleviating overwhelm.
Link Mentions:
- 100 Ways to Change Your Life by Liz Moody: https://bookshop.org/book/9780063333710
- Rachael Renae Closet Cleanout Guide: https://rachaelrenae.com/resources
- Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://bookshop.org/book/9781594634727
- Claire Wasserman - Delete Your Emails: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cha2KgYp_S0/
- Draeger's Supermarket Jam Study from When Choice is Demotivating: Can One Desire Too Much of a Good Thing? by Sheena S. Iyengar (Columbia University) and Mark R. Lepper (Stanford University), 2000: https://faculty.washington.edu/jdb/345/345%20Articles/Iyengar%20%26%20Lepper%20(2000).pdf
- Sheena S. Iyengar - How to Make Choosing Easier (TED): https://www.ted.com/talks/sheena_iyengar_how_to_make_choosing_easier?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare
The transcript for this episode can be found here!
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05/13/24 • 50 min
Rachael and Lauren continue their two-part discussion on monetization by touching on infusing pleasure and enjoyment into their work. They share their own experiments with creative ventures and the valuable lessons learned on their paths toward a fulfilling creative lifestyle.
Episode Link Mentions:
- Lauren & Tammy's 2023 Rosé Soiree Dinner Party: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwdXNifpyuE/?img_index=10
- The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: https://bookshop.org/book/9780143129257
- The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://bookshop.org/book/9781936891023
- The Creative ACT: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin: https://bookshop.org/book/9780593652886
- Lauren's Travel Poster Project: https://www.homsweethom.com/26-letters-26000-miles
- Rachael's PLAYlist: https://rachaelrenae.com/shop/play-lists
The transcript for this episode can be found here!
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04/29/24 • 48 min
To monetize or not to monetize? In part one of this two-part discussion, Rachael and Lauren unpack turning their passions into profit, the potential impacts of monetization on the creative process, and how curiosity (and flexibility) is essential for building a fulfilling and sustainable creative business. They also share ways they've harnessed the creative chaos and channeled it toward focused projects or ventures.
Episode Link Mentions:
- Lauren's Ceramic Baguette Dish: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmKxtjWgvQ9/
- Learn more about Passion to Paid : https://homsweethom.teachable.com/p/passion-to-paid
- Jiro Dreams of Sushi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VB_DrsHDQ0
The transcript for this episode can be found here!
Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom
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How many episodes does Chaotic Creatives have?
Chaotic Creatives currently has 16 episodes available.
What topics does Chaotic Creatives cover?
The podcast is about Creative Business, Visual Arts, Creativity, Design, Diy, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Chaotic Creatives?
The episode title 'Doing the Thing: The Power of Imperfect Action' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Chaotic Creatives?
The average episode length on Chaotic Creatives is 56 minutes.
How often are episodes of Chaotic Creatives released?
Episodes of Chaotic Creatives are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Chaotic Creatives?
The first episode of Chaotic Creatives was released on Apr 13, 2024.
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