Your Creative Mind

Izolda Trakhtenberg

Are you feeling stuck, burned out, or just going through the motions? Do you want a life that feels present, alive, and joyful? Your Creative Mind is here to spark your imagination, awaken your spirit, and help you build the life and career you’ll love. Hosted by Izolda Trakhtenberg—an expert in creativity, communication, and mindfulness—this podcast dives deep into how we can use creativity to solve life’s biggest challenges. Whether you’re writing your first novel, sketching your next masterpiece, or tackling global issues like the climate crisis, creativity holds the key to transformative solutions. Episodes feature intimate and inspiring conversations with Grammy and Tony winners, bestselling authors, acclaimed actors, and innovative leaders. They share their secrets on staying motivated, inspired, and productive, offering practical tools and fresh perspectives to supercharge your creative drive, mindfulness, and communication skills. Other episodes will give you actionable steps you can take today to infuse your life with the juice and sizzle of creativity. Discover answers to profound questions that even our guests have never considered, and gain actionable insights to unlock your own creative potential. From tech CEOs to Broadway producers, conservationists to comedians, our guests span industries and disciplines, bringing you cutting-edge ideas and timeless wisdom. Your Creative Mind is more than a podcast; it’s a guide to living fully, thinking boldly, and creating with purpose. Subscribe now and start transforming your world one creative solution at a time.

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Performing Artists: Six Techniques to Elevate Your Creativity

Your Creative Mind

02/26/24 • 40 min

Take Your Artistic Potential to the Next Level

This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and her book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within.

Are you ready to unlock your vocal potential? Grab the Speak with Confidence One-sheet for three easy techniques.

As a performing artist, you face unique challenges in cultivating your creativity, navigating financial uncertainties, and maintaining your well-being. In this episode, I share insights, tips, and real-life stories to help you thrive in your artistic journey. Whether you're a musician, actor, dancer, or any other performing artist, you can get personalized guidance and support to help you reach new heights in your career. Tune in to discover how coaching can empower you to unleash your creativity and achieve your artistic dreams.

Grab a complimentary 15-minute consultation with Izolda.

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Wisdom In The Sky 4

Your Creative Mind

05/20/22 • 4 min

Peak Performers Share Their Wisdom Wisdom from the Sky part 4 "If you had an airplane that could skywrite anything for the whole world to see, what would you say?"

Peak performers give their succinct yet profound answers on what we need to know to shine, thrive, succeed, and live a good life. They are artists, authors, musicians, futurists, teachers, educators, and they have all answered the question I ask of every guest. Some answers are short. Some more in-depth, but they are all critical grains of wisdom you need now and tomorrow.

The first three sets of answers have already been released. Listen and let the ideas and wisdom flow over you.

This is the last set of these snippets of gold. To hear more, listen to the end of every single interview episode. Listen to them. They will change you.

This Week's Wise Sayings Come From The Following People

James Young (He/They)

Sally Shaver DuBois

Stephen Heidenreich

Suzanne Bates

Tamsen Webster

Marjorie Alexander

Katie Kyriaki Chonacas

Ryan Hayashi

Alex Bradley

Renée Camus Bradley

Teresa Funke

Tim David

Tom Peters

Valerie Higgs

Vikas Garg

Wally Green

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The Play Patriots and what are the ingredients to telling a successful story?

Your Creative Mind

04/26/24 • 17 min

The play, Patriots, and how to write compelling and relatable theatre.

What makes a compelling dramatic story? What makes one successful?

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I saw Patriots on Broadway, and it had all the ingredients. Listen to the episode as I deconstruct what makes it a successful show and how you can use that in your own life and work to create successfully.

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The Biggest Communication Technique You Need to Tell Your Story Better

Your Creative Mind

04/30/24 • 14 min

The Communication Challenge is Over But There Are Still Lessons Left to Learn

This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within.

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The biggest communication tip I have to give shows up in this episode. After a month of tips and techniques from my TikTok channel, I woke up with a sentence you need to hear. and it's in this episode.

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A Vegan Life Solution: What to do when you’ve got a heckler

Your Creative Mind

03/17/23 • 10 min

What do you do when you have a fundamental disagreement with someone who is deliberately argumentative? Can you have a substantive discussion? What are some techniques you might employ to engage or disengage successfully?

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It’s also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you’ve been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!**

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Upgrade Your Networking: Digital Business Cards for Professionals

Your Creative Mind

08/01/24 • 6 min

Why Digital Business Cards Are a Game-Changer

This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within.

Discover the secrets to unlock your inner leader! Download the free confidence-building tip sheet now!

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Ever forgotten your business cards at a crucial networking event? In this episode of the Creative Solutions Podcast, we explore how digital business cards can revolutionize your professional connections. Join [Your Name] as we discuss the eco-friendly benefits, the convenience of always having your card on your phone, and the ease of updating your information on the fly. Learn how active links can direct contacts to your website or latest product with just a tap. Plus, we’ll share a free resource to help you create your own digital business card using Canva. Tune in and find out how this simple switch can make your networking more effective and sustainable!

Connect with Izolda

This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link)
URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset

It’s also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you’ve been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!**

Support the show. Buy me a coffee.

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From Gym to Boardroom: How Fitness Fuels Leadership and Creativity.

Your Creative Mind

12/30/24 • 54 min

Building Resilience Through Fitness and Nutrition: A Creative Approach to Wellness with Kate Galli

What’s the connection between being fit, confident, and compassionate? On this episode of The Creative Solutions Podcast, I’m thrilled to talk with Kate, a vegan health coach, master personal trainer, and author, whose mission is to create a fit, strong, compassionate world. Kate’s personal journey of transforming her own body and confidence led her to empower thousands of clients over 18 years. We explore how she helps people sculpt not just a healthier body but also a more fulfilling, aligned life through plant-based nutrition. Tune in to learn practical strategies to embrace fitness and veganism, overcome challenges, and create lasting habits—all while advocating for animal welfare. If you’re ready to inspire change in your own life and beyond, this episode is for you!

Connect with Kate

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-healthification-podcast/id856696884

Journal: https://strongbodygreenplanet.lpages.co/plant-positive-journal/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrongBodyGreenPlanet/

Facebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/KateGalli

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongbodygreenplanet/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/strongbodygreen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-galli-0873332a/

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Ready to "wow" the people you speak with? Work with me.

This episode is brought to you by my upcoming book, Get Booked: A Performer’s Guide to Working with Booking Agents in the Gig Economy, launching January 2025! If you’re ready to succeed as a gig worker, start with my Nailing Holiday Gigs Checklist—your go-to guide for negotiating, prepping, performing, and securing future bookings. Nail your holiday gigs with this checklist.. Don’t miss this chance to step up your gig game and own the holiday season!

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What are you waiting for?

Your Creative Mind

04/19/22 • 12 min

Are you waiting for the perfect moment to start a project? Or follow a dream? Here's what to do about it.

You’ll love this episode if you want to spark your inner genius. And don’t forget there’s a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club.

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ClimateTech CEO Bill Nussey on Climate Change Innovations

Your Creative Mind

10/24/22 • 46 min

How Bill Nussey's Disruption and Democratization of Energy Resources Will Change The World

Bill Nussey is a career tech CEO with multiple exits, including an IPO. He worked at Greylock as a venture capitalist and, after selling his marketing tech company Silverpop to IBM, he shifted roles to help lead IBM’s global strategy for their CEO and SVPs.

He spent the last few years creating media ventures in climate tech. He started with a TED talk which grew into the #1 ranked podcast on renewable energy. His new book, Freeing Energy, is a practical guide for disrupting and democratizing energy.

Check out Bill's latest venture.

Connect with Bill

https://www.linkedin.com/in/billnussey/

https://twitter.com/FreeingEnergy

https://www.facebook.com/freeingenergy

https://www.instagram.com/freeingenergy/

https://www.freeingenergy.com/

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Answering a Question? I’d love to hear from you!

Leave Me A Voicemail (and yours might get picked to be in an episode)

You’ll love this episode if you want to spark your inner genius. And don’t forget there’s a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club.

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How to Make Any Feedback You Receive Useful

Your Creative Mind

04/21/22 • 13 min

How to make the feedback you receive useful to you.

We get feedback and advice from people all the time. Some of it is useful. But is the rest? Check out this episode to find out how to make the feedback you get useful every time.

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