Episode 210: The Power of Creative Community

02/10/25 • 34 min

If you’re ready to connect with other creative humans, find your people, and level up your creativity, this episode is exactly what you need.

What You'll Get from This Episode

This episode is all about embracing your inner creative vulnerability and finding strength in community. We’re chatting about:

How sharing your creative work builds connection and boosts your confidence.

Why a supportive space (like the Awesome Ladies Project) can transform your creative practice.

How collaboration and even the littlest bit of feedback can spark big creative breakthroughs.

What We Talked About

We kicked things off this week with talking about how the act of sharing your creative work builds connection and confidence. It’s all about showing your creative process and embracing vulnerability to learn and grow. It’s not about making the perfect prettiest thing to go viral on social media.

We then explored the magic of finding supportive spaces—safe spots where you can share your story and feel inspired. And lately, we took a bit of time to celebrate the power of collaboration. Whether it’s a receiving a small suggestion from a friend or a full cooperative project, every bit of connection adds to our collective tapestry of creativity, which in turn makes us all better versions of our creative selves.

Big Takeaways

Sharing Fuels Connection & GrowthSharing your work builds the bridge between you and a world of creative possibility. In this episode, we explore how putting your story out there helps you see your art in a whole new light and builds your confidence. When you share, you create a cycle where your growing self-assurance feeds back into your creative process, making every piece even more vibrant. Sharing is the key to unlocking your creative potential.

Supportive Spaces MatterFinding a community that vibes with your values can change everything. We talked about how being part of a something bigger than yourself—whether it’s a one-on-one chat or a community like the Awesome Ladies Project—lets you share your story without judgment. It’s about finding a space where you feel seen, safe, and celebrated, no matter what stage you’re at. The right community is essential to you thriving as an artist.

Collaboration Sparks InspirationCollaboration is great, both big and small. It’s all about taking your creative ideas and mixing and matching them with some creative ideas from your friends. We talked about how even a tiny piece of feedback can turn a creative block into a breakthrough and open up new ways to see your work. By sharing your story and engaging with others, you invite diverse perspectives that can transform your art into something you would never have discovered along.

What’s Next?

Take a moment to celebrate the small creative acts you’re already doing every day—they matter more than you think. And don’t miss Episode 211 coming next week. we’ll be chatting about boosting your confidence through your creative practice. Get ready to feel empowered!

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If you’re ready to connect with other creative humans, find your people, and level up your creativity, this episode is exactly what you need.

What You'll Get from This Episode

This episode is all about embracing your inner creative vulnerability and finding strength in community. We’re chatting about:

How sharing your creative work builds connection and boosts your confidence.

Why a supportive space (like the Awesome Ladies Project) can transform your creative practice.

How collaboration and even the littlest bit of feedback can spark big creative breakthroughs.

What We Talked About

Big Takeaways

What’s Next?

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe

Previous Episode

Episode 209: Finding Stories in the Small Moments

This episode is all about noticing the tiny, fleeting moments that make up your everyday life. We’re chatting about:

How to use your creative practice to capture small, meaningful details

Why the simplest objects—like a coffee mug or headphones—can inspire powerful stories

Letting meaning emerge naturally through consistent storytelling

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refresh your creative routine, there's something here for you.

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Next Episode

EP 211: Creativity Builds Confidence

In this week’s episode, we are diving into how to build your creative confidence. No pressure, no perfection—just showing up, finding what works for you, and leveling up as an artist. If you’re ready to explore how embracing imperfection and owning your story fuel your self-confidence, this episode is absolutely for you.

This episode is all about harnessing your creativity to feel more confident in both your artistry and your everyday life. We’re chatting about embracing imperfection, celebrating your story, and fusing creativity with self-care. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen the relationship you have with yourself, there’s something here for you.

Big Takeaways

1. Owning Your Story

Your story matters, and no one else can tell those stories quite like you. The more you show up—bad pages, brilliant pages, and everything in between—the more you’ll realize (and internalize) how much your voice matters.

2. Imperfection Fuels Growth

We all have “off” days and projects that don’t turn out how we’d imagined. But every misstep can teach you something new. Trusting yourself enough to experiment builds creative resilience and helps you level up your art skills.

3. Community & Self-Care Go Hand-in-Hand

Finding a supportive space (like the Awesome Ladies Project!) helps you stay motivated. More importantly, viewing creativity as a form of self-care helps you to keep the joy front and center. It’s a reminder that prioritizing self-care is always worth it.

What We Talked About

We kicked things off by talking about how embracing your own story—even the tiny, everyday, only-you-care-about parts—can make a huge difference in your confidence. It’s all about seeing the value in who you are, your everyday life, and letting go of any pressure to be perfect. No rigid rules; just ideas and inspiration to help you along the way.

We also explored the idea of experimenting with new techniques, and how its really the small steps that actually lead to big, meaningful changes. Sometimes it’s as simple as playing around with some new supplies, or trying out a new way of sticking stuff down on the page. Other times, it’s about figuring out what is really lighting you up right now and going for it—even if it feels a little scary.

And we finished up the conversation talking about the importance of celebrating your progress. It’s so easy to focus on the end result (especially when that’s what we see on social media from everyone else), but every little step counts. Whether it’s finishing a page, using up a full sheet of stickers, starting a fresh notebook, or just cleaning up your desk, it all adds up to meaningful creativity.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe