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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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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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
Creating in the Chaos with Author Karen Johnson
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
04/23/25 • 40 min
Creative Jumpstart S3 E3
Creating in the Chaos with Author Karen Johnson
Author Karen Johnson (21st Century SAHM) talks about writing through the early years of parenting, creating a place for moms to learn from each other, and looking towards the future.
Find out more about Karen at https://the21stcenturysahm.com/ .
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Tags: Karen Johnson, SAHM, 21st century SAHM, stay at home mom, mom, creativity, creative, writer, voice, unique, passion, inspiration, motivation, author, motherhood, parenthood, parents, mother, mothers, moms, parent
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
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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Creative Jumpstart Update!
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
05/07/25 • 1 min
Creative Jumpstart S3 E4
Creative Jumpstart Update!
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Tags: creativity, creative, writer, voice, unique, passion, inspiration, motivation, author, creator
Finding Your Unique Voice with Author Wade Rouse
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
04/09/25 • 41 min
Creative Jumpstart S3 E2
Finding Your Unique Voice with Author Wade Rouse
Author Wade Rouse (Viola Shipman) talks about pushing past self-doubt in order to create, embracing your unique voice, and why terrible first jobs are actually the best.
Find out more about Wade at https://violashipman.com/ .
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Tags: Wade Rouse, Viola Shipman, creativity, LGBT, LGBTQIA, creative, writer, voice, unique, passion, inspiration, motivation, author
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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 20 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 33 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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