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Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives

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

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives - Storyteller + Filmmaker Charlotte Moore: Follow Your Inspiration

Storyteller + Filmmaker Charlotte Moore: Follow Your Inspiration

Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives

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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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Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives - Comedian + Writer Crystal Lowery: No Expiration Date on Talent

Comedian + Writer Crystal Lowery: No Expiration Date on Talent

Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives

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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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Tags: Crystal Lowery, creativity, motherhood, humor, author, writer, stand-up, comedian, screenwriter, passion, inspiration

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Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives - Bonus Episode: 3 Things About Pixar's Soul Movie

Bonus Episode: 3 Things About Pixar's Soul Movie

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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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Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives - Ask Me Anything

Ask Me Anything

Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives

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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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Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives - Cartoonist + Writer Adrienne Hedger: Life in Cartoons

Cartoonist + Writer Adrienne Hedger: Life in Cartoons

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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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Click here to find Adrienne and my cartoon collaboration, her types of annoying people cartoon, and pics of her life hack figurine.
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Tags: Adrienne Hedger, Hedger Humor, creativity, motherhood, writing, drawing, cartoons, humor

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Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives - Writer + Performer Abby Sher on Art as Activism

Writer + Performer Abby Sher on Art as Activism

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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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Tags: Abby Sher, creativity, motherhood, writing, activism

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Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives - Introducing: My Effing Desk

Introducing: My Effing Desk

Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives

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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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Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives - Artist Anna Vartiainen: Happy Accidents

Artist Anna Vartiainen: Happy Accidents

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03/03/21 • 31 min

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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...

https://annasdrawingroom.com

http://foundshopstudio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/annasdrawingroom/

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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

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Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives - Living The Dream with Singer/Actor Jenny Tucker

Living The Dream with Singer/Actor Jenny Tucker

Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives

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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.

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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

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Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives - Parenting for Introverts with Humor Writer Julie Vick

Parenting for Introverts with Humor Writer Julie Vick

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07/20/22 • 54 min

My Effing Desk: S2 E2

Parenting for Introverts with Humor Writer Julie Vick

Humor writer Julie Vick talks about the challenges of parenting as an introvert, publishing the kind of parenting book she wishes she had, and the role of persistence in creative work.

You can find more about Julie on her website: www.julievick.com. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Buy her book, Babies Don’t Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?) here.
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Tags: Julie Vick, creativity, motherhood, writer, humor writer, introversion, introverts, parenting, passion, inspiration

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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 Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Business, Arts, Humor, Creativity, Entrepreneur, Storytelling, Advice, Inspiration, Creative, Artist, Writer and Podcasts.

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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