Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
Leslie Gaar
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Writer and performer Leslie Gaar interviews writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all stripes. They share their stories, wisdom, and insight. You come away with motivation and inspiration for your own creative work or business, and keep making amazing stuff. Let’s do this.
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Top 10 Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives Episodes
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Comedian + Writer Crystal Lowery: No Expiration Date on Talent
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
02/17/21 • 45 min
My Effing Desk: S1 E9
Comedian + Writer Crystal Lowery: No Expiration Date on Talent
Comedian and writer Crystal Lowery talks about creativity as redemption, the therapy of comedy, and smashing patriarchal expectations of mothers.
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- Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris*
- The Primal Scream: America's Mothers Are In Crisis (NYT article)
- Untamed by Glennon Doyle*
- Bossy Pants by Tina Fey *
- A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders*
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Tags: Crystal Lowery, creativity, motherhood, humor, author, writer, stand-up, comedian, screenwriter, passion, inspiration
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Storyteller + Filmmaker Charlotte Moore: Follow Your Inspiration
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
12/16/20 • 36 min
My Effing Desk: S1 E4
Storyteller + Filmmaker Charlotte Moore: Follow Your Inspiration
Storyteller and filmmaker Charlotte Moore talks about motherhood and creativity, trusting your calling, and the hard work of dismantling racism through her nonprofit, Black Bodies Project.
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- Black Bodies Project
- I Wonder as I Wander by Langston Hughes*
- For Every Mountain performed by Kurt Carr Singers
- Silent Witness
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Introducing: My Effing Desk
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
10/16/20 • 2 min
Welcome to My Effing Desk, a podcast about juggling motherhood and a creative life. Whether you've already got your own effing desk or are still trying to find it under the laundry, this podcast is for you!
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Living The Dream with Singer/Actor Jenny Tucker
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
07/06/22 • 46 min
Singer and actor Jenny Tucker talks about chasing her dreams all the way to the Big Apple, turning her acting hobby into a career while raising three kids, and being her authentic self.
Link to Jenny’s cityscape painting.
You can find more about Jenny on her website: www.jennytucker.net or her FB page: J.Tucker Designs.
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Tags: Jenny Tucker, creativity, motherhood, actor, singer, musical theatre, theatre, Broadway, NYC, New York, passion, inspiration, dreams
Tango Dancer + Non-Profit Co-Founder Monica Caivano: Art is Essential
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
02/03/21 • 49 min
My Effing Desk: S1 E8
Tango Dancer + Non-Profit Co-Founder Monica Caivano: Art is Essential
Tango dancer and non-profit co-founder Monica Caivano on the role of art and community in hard times, co-parenting and co-running a cultural center with her ex, and reimagining her non-profit, Esquina Tango, during the pandemic.
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- The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron*
- Esquina Tango website
- Petition to support Esquina
- Pictures of the outdoor platforms created during the pandemic
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Tags: Monica Caivano, Esquina Tango Austin, tango, dance, Austin, non-profit, dancer, creativity, motherhood, co-parenting, inspiration
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Artist Anna Vartiainen: Happy Accidents
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
03/03/21 • 31 min
My Effing Desk: S1 E10
Artist Anna Vartiainen: Happy Accidents
Artist Anna Vartiainen talks about embracing the unexpected, starting a microcinema in her home, and finding another kind of creativity when she opened her business.
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To find out more about Anna and see her work...
http://foundshopstudio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/annasdrawingroom/
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory*
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Tags: Anna Vartiainen, Anna’s Drawing Room, creativity, creative, creator, motherhood, artist, art, printmaking, screenprinting, passion, inspiration
Author + Illustrator Elly Lonon: Do The Thing That’s On Fire
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
11/04/20 • 36 min
My Effing Desk: S1 E1
Author + Illustrator Elly Lonon: Do The Thing That’s On Fire
Author and illustrator Elly Lonon discusses embracing imperfection, art as a tool for healing, and how the pandemic has changed the way she creates.
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- Elly’s website
- Elly on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Find out where to buy Elly’s graphic novel, Amongst the Liberal Elite
- Ukulele graphic piece
- Link to the Ira Glass quote we referenced
- Black is The Body: Stories from My Grandmother’s Time, My Mother’s Time, and Mine by Emily Bernard*
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Tags: Elly Lonon, creativity, motherhood, writing, drawing, celebrating failure
Bonus Episode: 3 Things About Pixar's Soul Movie
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
01/06/21 • 16 min
My Effing Desk: Bonus Episode
3 Things About Pixar's Soul Movie
Pixar's movie Soul was groundbreaking in so many ways, and it has particular creative significance. In this bonus episode, host Leslie Gaar explores three of the movie's themes as they apply to people on their creative journey.
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- Soul is Pixar’s most visually inventive film, and one of its most poignant by Alissa Wilkinson
- The War of Art by Steven Pressfield*
- The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron*
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Creative Jumpstart Season 3!
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
03/19/25 • 0 min
Creative Jumpstart Season 3 launches March 26th!
Writer and performer Leslie Gaar interviews writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all stripes. They share their stories, wisdom, and insight. You come away with motivation and inspiration for your own creative work or business, and keep making amazing stuff. Let’s do this.
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Ask Me Anything
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
12/30/20 • 37 min
My Effing Desk: S1 E5
Ask Me Anything
Host Leslie Gaar answers listener questions about her creative roots, overcoming self-doubt, the importance of forgiveness when it comes to goals, and juggling a creative life with three kids.
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- How To Be Everything: A Guide For Those Who (Still) Don’t Know What They Want To Be When They Grow Up by Emilie Wapnick*
- The Dutch House by Ann Patchett*
- Interior Design Masters
- River Deep, Mountain High
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FAQ
How many episodes does Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives have?
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives cover?
The podcast is about Writer, Artist, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Creative, Storytelling, Humor, Podcasts, Inspiration, Arts, Business, Advice and Coaching.
What is the most popular episode on Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives?
The episode title 'Storyteller + Filmmaker Charlotte Moore: Follow Your Inspiration' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives?
The average episode length on Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives released?
Episodes of Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives?
The first episode of Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives was released on Oct 16, 2020.
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