How She Creates Podcast

When our passions become so close to our heart, it may feel like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. Ashleigh Becker is not a stranger to this feeling. In this interview, she explains the way she uses her creativity to promote her generosity. She gave birth to her business, Sela Designs, in the nooks and crannies of the time she had to create. It was in these moments she realized how she could use her talents to make profound change. She explains that It's not just about jewelry, it's about teaching women we can use what's in our hands for good. She empowers you to think of your own skills and creativity to find a way to promote your generosity. To register for the Radiant Art Retreat visit: http://courses.lauren-likes.com/radiant-art-retreats/ Remember! Registration closes on September 25th. For full shownote, links and to connect with our guest visit: http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates-good:-ep-320-radical-generosity/

Where does your creativity lead you? In this interview, Quinn Tempest explains how her thread of creativity led her to creating change in her community. Quinn explains how she continued to bring her creativity into the re-envisioning of her town into the best it could be. As someone who loves to create, Quinn emphasizes the importance of breaking down the creating process into steps to slow us down. Sharing a few of her tips she gives her clients, she encourages us to get out of our heads and into our hearts. She reminds us that we don't find our purpose, we uncover them. For shownotes, links and to take the Find Your Purpose Quiz visit: http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates-good-ep-319-use-your-creativity-to-advocate-in-your-city/

How do you use your skills to benefit the world? For Whitney Herrod Khader it was using her ability to sew and design clothing to help others and create good. Through her work at Rapha House International and in her new business venture as a personal stylist, Whitney is constantly focusing on being unique, inspiring, and ethical through fashion. Whitney encourages you to think about where your clothes are coming from, and gives you her tips on how to wear clothes that best fit your body in the most ethical way possible. For shownotes and links to today's episode and guest visit: http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates-good-ep-318-whitney-of-rapha-house/

If you're feeling like your artwork is stuck, boring and not growing - then you may be stuck, sinking in the metaphorical creative mud - but never fear, I've got a helping hand that will pull you up and out and into the next phase of your artistic journey. In this episode, I'm sharing my own struggle with artwork that isn't lighting me up and how I'm tackling it to get back that creative fire. Full of practical tips and steps you can take, this episode is here to let you know you aren't the only one who feels this way and that, together, we can push our art into new territory - even if it means getting weird. If you are ready to inject a lightning bolt of energy into your artwork, then join me for the Radiant Art Retreat this October and together we'll light up our canvases. http://courses.lauren-likes.com/radiant-art-retreats/ For full show notes visit: http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates-ep-317:-what-to-do-if-you're-stuck-creatively/

Tiffany Han is my secret weapon when it comes to being brave, being honest and creating a life I love when it comes to my creativity. Tiffany has been my coach for years and I owe so much of my joy and success, business and creatively, to her. I'm honored to have her on the podcast talking about facing fear, being honest in our art, living our lives on purpose and making everything we do a creative act. Listen in to hear her wisdom, how she approaches life with a DIY mentality and her advice for how you can lean more into your creativity without fear. For shownotes visit:http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates:-ep-316-tiffany-han/ To spend a week diving into your creativity and eat jalapeno cornbread with me snag your spot here: http://lauren-likes.com/retreat

How far will you go to create good in the world? In this interview, Kristianna Puckett explains how she followed her heart for good all the way to Uganda. Living there long-term, fostering two young boys and working for a children's shelter, Kristianna uses her creativity to tell the stories of the children in her community. She also advocates for the way orphanages ethically care for their children. She explains how she found her calling to help contribute love, empathy, and cultural understanding, while encouraging you to do the same. For full shownotes, links and to connect with our guest visit: http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates-good-ep-315-telling-stories-to-advocate-for-ethical-orphan-care/

We have to dive deep, fast, and be vulnerable to create a community as an expat. Even if you aren’t an expat, it can feel difficult to find and create community where you live. In this interview, Denise from Taking Route explains that there are a lot of reasons to be worried about making friends but we need to risk being rejected in order to create community. She shares her own experiences as an expat, who had to take the risk of being rejected in order to make lasting friendships. She encourages you to look for people where you wouldn’t normally look, and find people who are different from you. Radiant Art Retreats: http://courses.lauren-likes.com/radiant-art-retreats/ For shownotes, links and to connect with our guest visit: http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates-ep-314-create-community-create-friendships-with-denise-of-taking-route/

How do you bring your dreams of a better world into reality? For Brandi Lea and Britah Neuman, it was pouring their love into social justice, women’s empowerment, and long-term community investment in Uganda. In this interview, Brandi and Britah explain the way they chose to bring their dreams to action by uplifting and supporting single mothers and widows in Uganda. They share how they work to not only financially support these women, but also invest in their lives emotionally and personally to ensure long-term growth. Brandi and Britah highlight the importance of bringing your view of a better world off the screen, beyond the memes, and into action. If you would like to join the How She Creates Community in creating good in the world, you can become a Beauty For Ashes Mama Sponsor for the village in Amaroto by signing up here: https://www.beautyforashesuganda.org/get_involved To sign up for first dibs on the Radiant Art Retreat (spots open on July 25) sign up here: www.lauren-likes.com/newsletter For shownotes, links and to connect with our guest visit: http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates-good-ep-313-empowering-women-in-business-in-uganda/

We are always going through some sort of transition. Big or small, they become apart of our everyday lives. In this interview, Rachael Lynn explains the reality of how transitions influence us. She explains how her own transitions, including her life as an expat, marriage, and moving, inspired her to create a business centered around bringing women together and finding community through times like these. She highlights the importance of acknowledging that transitions do not have to be a big move, it can be a simple shift that affects us all the same. Rachael empowers you to walk through these times of your life with patience in yourself and gives you tips on how to do it with joy. For shownotes, links and to connect with our guest visit: http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates-ep-312-tips-for-transitioning-with-joy/

Want to know exactly how much money we spend on travel? Want to know exactly how we manage to travel SO MUCH? Today Im pulling back the curtain and letting you in on our one biggest secret that allows us to travel 5 months a year, honor our values, stay out of debt and makes our marriage stronger. You'll learn how we spend about 15 minutes a week that allows us to do anything we want with our life. For shownotes and more resources visit http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates:-ep-311-how-to-do-anything-you-want/

Have you ever stopped to think about where your clothes come from? In this interview, Erin Anderson explains the reality of the fast fashion industry and its negative effects on our environment. She explains how her love for our beautiful planet, thrifting, and entrepreneurship pushed her to creatively come up with a business that allowed all her passions to come together. She highlights the importance of acknowledging your power in the world, and empowers you to use it for good. 21 Secrets Course launches July 9: http://www.lauren-likes.com/21secrets Sign up for the newsletter to get more info about the retreat: http://www.lauren-likes.com/newsletter For shownotes, links and to connect with our guest visit: http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates-good-ep-310-erin-of-vella-vintage/

Striving to create the most perfect morning routine? In this interview, Megan Dowd explains how she allowed her creativity to expand by making her OWN rules. Megan explains how you don’t have to be up before 5 AM every morning to be successful. Rather, she highlights the importance of not changing everything about your life at one time and listening to the needs of your body. Whether its brushing your teeth every morning or going for a jog, Megan encourages you to feel accomplished for achieving even the most seemingly simple tasks. 21 Secrets Course launches July 9: http://www.lauren-likes.com/21secrets Travel Journals are on sale through June 30: http://www.lauren-likes.com/journal Sign up for the newsletter to get more info about the retreat: http://www.lauren-likes.com/newsletter For shownotes, links and to connect with our guest visit: http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates-ep-309-megan-morning-routine/

How do your clothes express your creative lifestyle? In this interview, Sammi Bennett explains how she utilized her gift of sewing and designing to create a sustainable clothing company that reflects both her creativity as well as her ethics. She highlights the importance of drawing creativity from where you are and what is around you. Whether it’s the town you live in or your children, you can find inspiration through anything. For show notes and to connect with Sammi and Lauren visit: http://www.lauren-likes.com/http-www-lauren-likes-com-how-she-creates-good-ep-308-ragtrade-handmade-clothing/

Want to learn how to spend your money, time, and energy on purpose? In this interview, Sarah Von Bargen explains how you need to question everything. Sharing her own experiences as an entrepreneur, she encourages you to break down the boxes of what society EXPECTS you to do and allow yourself the freedom of focusing your intentions on your passions. Whether it’s buying books outside from the New York Times Best Seller list or changing your career to be more intune to your purpose, Sarah shows you just how attainable those goals are. For shownotes, links and to connect with Sarah and Lauren visit: http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates:-ep-307-question-everything/ Affiliate link for all classes: http://www.lauren-likes.com/yesandyes

Curious about what life in the world of a pattern designer is like? In this interview, Erin Dollar of Cotton & Flax, shares her love for creating modern patterns, how she deals with things she doesn’t know how to do, where she finds inspiration and even shares a story about how she broke into a library once - and now she wants you to do it too! For show notes, links and to connect with Erin and Lauren visit: http://www.lauren-likes.com/how-she-creates:-ep-306-pattern-design/