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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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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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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Author + Songwriter VC Chickering: Why Not Me?
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
01/20/21 • 42 min
My Effing Desk: S1 E7
Author + Songwriter VC Chickering: Why Not Me?
Author and songwriter VC Chickering on reinventing herself at 45, the scintillating sex lives of divorcees, raising good boyfriends, and what success means to her.
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- Tori's website
- Tori on Instagram
- Tori Erstwhile and The Montys YouTube channel
- Tori's funny combo spoken word/song “Still Smokes” from Listen to Your Mother
- No Plot? No Problem! by Chris Baty*
- Tell Him, an Essay on Masculinity by Jameela Jamil
- The Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel*
- Martha Graham quote
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Tags: VC Chickering, Nookietown, Twisted Family Values, creativity, motherhood, songwriting, author, writer, songwriter, passion, inspiration
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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Do It Anyway with Drag Queen Candi Shell
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
08/03/22 • 44 min
My Effing Desk: S2 E3
Do It Anyway with Drag Queen Candi Shell
Drag queen singing sensation Candi Shell talks about focusing on what gives you joy, letting go of expectations, and the healing power of art.
You can find more about Candi on her website: www.candishell.com
Link to Alice in Wonderland sketches: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfE1cRcpQKR/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Enjoying the show? Take a minute to rate it and leave a review so new listeners can find it!
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Tags: Candi Shell, Dan Paul Roberts, creativity, motherhood, artist, art, singer, drag queen, passion, inspiration, dreams
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
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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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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Cartoonist + Writer Adrienne Hedger: Life in Cartoons
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
12/02/20 • 42 min
My Effing Desk: S1 E3
Cartoonist + Writer Adrienne Hedger: Life in Cartoons
Cartoonist and writer Adrienne Hedger shares the truth about paying bills as an artist, how she deals with trolls, and using laughter as therapy.
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- Adrienne’s website
- Adrienne on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Wild Geese by Mary Oliver*
- Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide by John Cleese*
Click here to find Adrienne and my cartoon collaboration, her types of annoying people cartoon, and pics of her life hack figurine.
The other contender for our collaboration.
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Tags: Adrienne Hedger, Hedger Humor, creativity, motherhood, writing, drawing, cartoons, humor
Writer + Performer Abby Sher on Art as Activism
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
11/18/20 • 31 min
My Effing Desk: S1 E2
Writer + Performer Abby Sher on Art as Activism
Writer and performer Abby Sher discusses her latest book, Sanctuary, co-authored with Women's March co-founder Paola Mendoza, writing as therapy, and finding joy in creating with her kids.
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- Abby's website
- Abby on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Sanctuary book*
- Scrubs clip where Turk dances to "That Girl Is Poison"
- Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli*
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Tags: Abby Sher, creativity, motherhood, writing, activism
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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 15 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 'Comedian + Writer Crystal Lowery: No Expiration Date on Talent' 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 35 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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