A Creative Affair

In this chat about Creative Energy we discuss:
How we use our creative energy
What drains us of our energy
How it ebbs and flows
How does our environment affect our creativity
Questions to ask yourself about energy
Mentioned in this episode:
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
Huberman Lab Episode
Michael Rung Photography
 
Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. 
 
Find out more about our creative work here:
Len Metcalf: www.lenmetcalf.com
Brie Stockwell: www.creativemindscoach.com
 
Episode image by Brie Stockwell.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 

In this chat about Creative Intuition we discuss:
What is intuition?
How WE experience intuition
What blocks us from our own intuition
Why, as artists, we WANT to listen to intuition
Mentioned in this episode:
Our past conversation about Impossible Goals and Creative Curiosity
Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. 
 
Find out more about our creative work here:
Len Metcalf: www.lenmetcalf.com
Brie Stockwell: www.creativemindscoach.com
 
Episode image by Brie Stockwell.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 

In this chat with photographic artist, Lucie Averill, we discuss:
Why we return to the same locations to make art
Starting with "what you know"
Why it’s important to be in a supportive community
What is the “alchemy of printing”?
Find more about Lucie and her work here: https://www.lucieaverillphotography.co.uk/
Mentioned in this episode:
Len's Journal Vol. 2 Issue 3
 
Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. 
 
Find out more about our creative work here:
Len Metcalf: www.lenmetcalf.com
Len's workshops
Brie Stockwell: www.creativemindscoach.com
 
Image copyright and kindly provided by Lucie Averill.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 

In this chat about Comparison in Art we discuss:
Our personal struggles and successes with comparison
How we can use comparison in a healthy way
Comparison and competitions
Mentioned in this episode:
Our past conversation about The Power of Creative Curiousity
Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. 
 
Find out more about our creative work here:
Len Metcalf: www.lenmetcalf.com
Brie Stockwell: www.creativemindscoach.com
 
Episode image by Len Metcalf.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 

In this chat about Loving Your Art we discuss:
Our personal experiences with loving our art
Do we love the art itself or is it the process?
Why YOU should love your art too!
Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. 
 
Find out more about our creative work here:
Len Metcalf: www.lenmetcalf.com
Brie Stockwell: www.creativemindscoach.com
 
Episode image by Brie Stockwell.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 

In this Catch Up Conversation we discuss:
What we've been up to lately
Being more present and why it matters
Why you want to share projects you're working on
What we're looking forward to
Mentioned in this episode:
Everything beautiful by Ella Frances Sanders
Kandice Pierce 
Our episode on projects
Len: The Artist’s Club, Len’s Journal
Brie: Wild Woman Photography, Sustainable Creativity Coaching, Wild Women in Photography Podcast coming Sept 6!
 
Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. 
 
Find out more about our creative work here:
Len Metcalf: www.lenmetcalf.com
Len's workshops
Brie Stockwell: www.creativemindscoach.com
Brie's Creative Confidence Workshop
 
Episode image by Len Metcalf.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Tricia Elizabeth Design.

In this chat with photographic artist,Nicki Gwynn-Jones, we discuss:
Why Nikki lives on a remote island
How that influences her art/photography
Magic in art and creativity
Emotional responses to our surroundings
Making sense of chaos
Find more about Nicky and her work here: www.nickigwynnjones.com
Mentioned in this episode:
Len's Journal Vol. 2 Issue 2
 
Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. 
 
Find out more about our creative work here:
Len Metcalf: www.lenmetcalf.com
Len's workshops
Brie Stockwell: www.creativemindscoach.com
 
Image copyright and kindly provided by Suellen Cook.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Tricia Elizabeth Design.

In this chat about Creative Confidence we discuss:
Why creative confidence is important to us
Internal and external confidence
How mentors help us create more of it
Our personal experiences with confidence (or lack of it!)
 
Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. 
 
Find out more about our creative work here:
Len Metcalf: www.lenmetcalf.com
Len's workshops
Brie Stockwell: www.creativemindscoach.com
Brie's Creative Confidence Workshop
 
Episode image by Len Metcalf.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Tricia Elizabeth Design.

In this chat with photographic artist, Rachael Talibart, we discuss:
How to find your artistic vision
Vision/Style/Look
Using inspiration to find our vision
Why we want to work on projects
What's a "Zone of Genius"?
Why it's important to have courage as an artist
Find more about Rachael and her work here: https://rachaeltalibart.com
Mentioned in this episode:
Len's Journal Vol. 3 Issue 1
Sean Tucker's "Direction" (feat. Rachael Talibart)
 
Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. 
 
Find out more about our creative work here:
Len Metcalf: www.lenmetcalf.com
Len's workshops
Brie Stockwell: www.creativemindscoach.com
Brie's Creative Confidence Coaching Group
 
Image copyright and kindly provided by Suellen Cook.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Tricia Elizabeth Design.

Join Brie Stockwell and Natalie Roush in a wide ranging conversation about The Inner Critic.
A special episode!!
This conversation was previously shared on Natalie's podcast "How's the View?".  
Natalie Roush is a Decision and Belief Coach. She coaches clients to make aligned decisions for the life and future they want most.
Check out Natalie Roush Coaching for more info on her services.
 
Mentioned in the Episode:
Brie's Confidence Camp for Creative Goal-Getters
 
Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. 
 
Find out more about our creative work here:
Len Metcalf: www.lenmetcalf.com
Len's workshops
Brie Stockwell: www.creativemindscoach.com
Brie's Creative Confidence Workshop
 
Episode image by Len Metcalf.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at We Rock DM.