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Wildly Creative Life is for soulful peeps who are ready for the floodgates to open in their creative medium while making their life an art project. Brooke Schultz is a photographer, writer, musician and feelings junkie who brings you thought provoking ideas, research, + interviews every week about creativity so you can unleash your most creative self + make what your heart longs to make. https://brookebschultz.com http://brookeschultzphotography.com email : hello@brookeschultzphotography.com
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We know intellectually that people pleasing chips away at your soul, but what about what it does to the people you are pleasing? If your clients are happy but you’re not, this episode will give you new insights and practical to-dos to rebuild the relationship with your artist self so you can find your artistic voice and make work that moves people.…
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There’s one thing that will make you *feel* like when you’re actually living far beneath what’s meant for you. In this episode, we talk about two flavors of creative adjacency and how to jump back in the arena, even if it’s with 30 seconds of radical courage. Get More from Brooke: 💖Shop my Amazon Store Front https://www.amazon.com/shop/brookebschul…
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The Former Head of Innovation + Creativity at Disney on Reviving Your Sense of Play in Work + Living Ep 277
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Sending Buzz Lightyear into space with NASA, building an Olympic length swimming pool down Main Street in Disneyland for Michael Phelps, and working with companies like Google, Apple, the NBA, Coca-Cola, and many more to help them tap into the deep well of creativity within their companies through his workshops and speaking–it’s Duncan Wardle, the …
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GRWM and chat about how to plug into the sparkle of creativity without running away from your daily life! Including: ⚡️the one magical question I ask myself when I want to feel creative, especially on a mundane, regular day ⚡️how quitting therapy was the best thing I did to feel happier + more fulfilled on the daily Thoughts on this? Have you felt …
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You really can do this!! Not feeling motivated, well friend let me take you by the hand. I've helped more than 700+ photographer find their style! DM me the word CURIOUS on Instagram @brookebschultz if you want to learn more about Love Soaked Course. If you are even slightly curious about working together, the price for Love Soaked is jumping up by…
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Welcome my friends to this inside look with my girl Isabella into her transformation story as a photographer. DM me the word CURIOUS on Instagram @brookebschultz if you want to learn more about Love Soaked. Isabella shares so much wisdom about what it takes to improve your work, including: 💖 why she doesn’t consider herself to be talented and the m…
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Description: Setbacks are part of the inextricable set of experiences that make you who you are, and thus make your creative work what it is. We are obsessed with triumph stories, where hard work is the only ingredient required to succeed, but what about the inevitable curveballs life throws along the way? Is the only way to handle them toxic posit…
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Descriptions: You know how there can be a storm, or a bunch of clouds, and planes can simply fly above it all? It’s still there, but the clouds take a backseat to where the plane is going. The weather is a consideration, but it’s not the focus—the destination is. ☀️⛅️🌦️ THAT’S what being a visionary means. It means that the wiggly toddlers, kids wh…
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If youre a human listening to podcasts in 2024, you’ve probably done some sort of mindset work. You’re familiar with the idea that your happiness is an inside job, and that no one else can give it to you. You realize that you can rise above your circumstances and write your own story about what everything in your life means, that everything can be …
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Description: DM me the word VISIONARY @brookebschultz to sign up for Visionary for family photographers on October 23! Tapping into your inner visionary: this is the part of you that sees what other people don’t see. This is the part of you that reads a biography about hamilton and sees hip hop musical. This is where every experience you’ve ever ha…
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Descriptions: If you’ve created something and feel it’s not *quite* hitting the mark but aren’t sure exactly why, this technique could be the answer. It’s a metaskill that applies to every medium of creative work, from music to photography to fashion to cooking and more. While I didn’t invent this technique, I had a lot of fun applying it to so man…
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A dispatch from the top of the world, where everything feels fantastic. I could spin a completely different story out of this moment, though. There's always a buffet of both problems and gratitude to choose from, and your access to abundance in creativity lies in the choice of what you'll pursue. So... how good are you willing to let it be? Mention…
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What do you do when a photo session doesn’t go the way you’d hoped, especially if the clients are really dreamy? What do you do when you’re spiraling out of control because none of your ideas seem to be working and you’re stuck? In this episode you’ll meet Emma, who is an amazing photographer out of Australia. She had a very relatable experience: a…
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Take your big feelings and SHOVE em--into beautiful creations!! In this episode: how creators live twice how to make meaning from big feelings Mentions: Ep 119: Becoming the Creator You Long to Be...through Getting Dressed https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-119-becoming-creator-you-long-to-be-through-getting/id1438076373?i=1000506042940 Get M…
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Description: Margaret Mitchell took 10 years to write Gone with the Wind. Les Mis took 12 years. Damien Chazelle didn’t make La La Land for 6 years after he finished the script because he couldn’t get anyone to fund it. Road blocks, lack of motivation, and setbacks are part of a creative life. Here’s how to hold them without letting them be the end…
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People pleasing will kill all of your wildest dreams before they even have any chance and you’ll make everyone involved miserable in the process. Whether you want to make history with a crazy idea or just want to have clients who love what you do, people pleasing will block out your best creative efforts in business and art. In this episode: -the d…
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Instead of all or nothing, what if you chose ‘a little something’? There’s a big difference between sitting around doing nothing and actively running experiments. Tune in for: -what is ooching?! (and why you’re gonna wanna adopt it) -the happy medium between going all in and playing it safe -why experimenting is key Get More from Brooke: Love Soake…
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There are moments in your creative journey that are hinge points with a clear before and after. Turning points, tipping points—the experiences, investments, and people that make all the difference in catapulting you forward vs business as usual or growing at a slow pace. This week, I share some of my hinge points and help you determine what your ne…
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In this week's episode, we sink into our bodies for a gratitude meditation that focuses on our creations: past, present and future. Get More from Brooke: Find Your Style Masterclass https://brookebschultz.com/findyourphotographystyle Heartful Magazine https://heartful.brookebschultz.com/ Love Soaked Family Photography https://brookeschultz.kartra.c…
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Lauren is a multi passionate best known for her work as a singer/songwriter, Webby Award Winning podcast host, executive producer, actor and public speaker. She was Named by Podcast Magazine as one of the twenty-two unsung heroes of podcasting and by CEO Weekly as one of the top 10 inspiring women to follow. She’s helped create and produce hit show…
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Description: If you’re looking ahead to a busy season, I’m sharing the one easy thing to tell yourself to avoid burnout. If you’ve ever had a client book you + then felt it wasn’t a good fit along the way, here’s how to fire them with grace and how to know if that’s the right move for you. Get More from Brooke: Heartful Magazine https://heartful.br…
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You're cute and so is your past! What comes up for you when I mention your past self? Do you romanticize the past, have nostalgia for it, think of the good ol’ days? Or do you feel embarrassed or ashamed of your past self? If youre like most of us, youve got both. You see versions of your past self that had it going on, and other versions from your…
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Emotions drive everything we do, including our creative work. So what can you do when you find your emotions getting in the way of creating more and creating more on purpose? In this episode we discuss how emotions are generated, the big problem with using willpower alone to try to make changes in your habits, and how to handle intense, prolonged e…
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If you feel like you’ve lost your creativity, there’s nothing wrong with you. There’s an invisible army of people all over the world who have felt the same. 45 minutes of creativity significantly lessens stress in the body, regardless of artistic experience or talent, so when I say it doesnt matter if it’s good, it truly doesnt matter. Creativity i…
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I love a good enigmatic title! You'll see what I mean throughout the episode, but this concept is one I've been experimenting with in my own creative practice and finding amazing success with. In this episode: -sneaky ways perfectionism shows up (even if you don't identify as a perfectionist!) -what you gotta nurture and protect to be an amazing cr…
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Do you identify as indecisive? In this week's episode I've got the CURE! Listen in for some practical tips on how to be more decisive to make yo dreams a reality! Mentions: Brooke Castillo's The Life Coach School podcast Ep #206 Being Decisive https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/206/ Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work by Chip …
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Description: I’m so excited to bring you a taste of the portfolio review I did for family photographers in conjunction with Art of Curation. Art of Curation is my course that shows you how to spot your great images in a sea of good images, and now when you get that course you also get the recording of this call included so you can see me reviewing …
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The Sneaky Excuses That Have Been Holding me Back Creatively + Steal my Strategies for Losing ‘Em. Ep 254
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If you are a multi passionate creator this episode is especially gonna be for you, because it’s an exercise in self trust, in doing it messy, in practical tips of how to get back in your alignment and make what you’re meant to make. We’re really meant to be in fullest expression of our authentic selves. The rosebushes in my neighborhood are bloomin…
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Description: Trends are everywhere, and their affect on you is unavoidable but you CAN use trends to get in the driver's seat with how you create and where it falls in the culturescape. In this episode you'll learn: how to start a trend, and why you may not want to the 5 phases of trends how to use trends to boost your creativity and/or your cash f…
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Find Your Family Photography Style: How to get Natural, Loving Images every Time is my most beloved free class and I’m sharing a chunk of it with you! Get part 2: DM the words “Part 2” to me @brookebschultz on instagram. Want the whole class with the visuals? DM the words “photography style” to me @brookebschultz on instagram. In this class you’ll …
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How do you keep creating when you're creating something over the long haul, like a relationship, motherhood, a book, or even an entire life? In this episode we explore why we're tempted to quit on big goals, how to set goals for relationships that won't set you up to be disappointed, and how to make the achievement of your goals fun along the way, …
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Distinguishing your GREAT images from your good images is a skill that can make or break your photography career. Potential clients make snap judgments about whether to hire you based on just a few images they see. (that pressure is enough to drive anyone nuts). But you can learn to spot your best work with confidence to share on social media, your…
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We’re all products of our environment, experiences, demographics and exposures. We often exist in echo chambers online and in person with others who are similar to us and agree with us, even our algorithms feed us content we’ll likely agree with. How we perceive the world directly affects what kind of art we make. So how do we bust out of our boxes…
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“I feel like I’m falling flat creatively + I’m not inspired by much” My Unconventional Advice. Ep 248
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Welcome to this episode of brooke coaching creative people and helping them birth their best work! In this episode we’re taking you BTS in the love soaked vault which is Brooke’s monthly mentoring for family photographers, but even if you're not a family photographer, you’re gonna benefit from this episode because Alyse brought a very common artist…
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Whenever I travel, I feel forever changed by the emotional signature of a place. From the crazy busy train stations to an unexpected lesson I learned from a tween in a picturesque garden in Kyoto, to a luxury jewelry store selling $40k pieces alongside plastic balls, to the harrowing stories of the A-bomb in Hiroshima, this episode takes a bird’s e…
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In a world centered way too deeply on efficiency, this episode asks: what if instead, we focused on fun? This week, we cover 5 building blocks you can use to craft your perfect creative process so that you can fall in love all over again with making your creative thing. Get More From Brooke: Find Your Style Masterclass https://event.webinarjam.com/…
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Mentors help you see the forest through the trees, give you perspective and the kick in the booty you need to take your creativity to the next level. But what about imaginary mentors? Before, during and after real-life mentoring relationships, successful peeps of all kinds have interacted with imaginary mentors. It’s a simple thing you can do too t…
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Everyone has to deal with clothes every day. Lately, when I show up for Zoom, people are surprised that I’m dressed + ready. But I like to show up for my life because it’s happening NOW, not when my 4 kids are older, not when I “have somewhere to go.” In this episode I defend getting dressed as an access point to becoming the person + creator you l…
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"I want to Burn my Fine Art Family Photo Biz to the Ground…but I still need Money” Inside the Love Soaked Vault Ep 243
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Description: If you’ve ever wanted to evolve or change in your business but you’re scared to make the move because you still need money, this episode is for you. We talk to Alice Claire Photography about how to bridge the gap + the first steps to take when you want to make a big shift but need to hold onto your past clients. Alice Claire Photograph…
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This one's for the multi-passionate entrepeneurs. I’ve sold everything from in-person retreats to photo shoots, mini courses to podcast ads, magazine ads and more. I've been a wedding photographer, an educator, a musician, a copywriter, and sometimes many of these things all at the same time. In this episode, I walk you through a few of the lessons…
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Reviewing a Family Photog’s Website for Attracting Dream Clients - BTS in the Love Soaked Vault Ep 241
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Description: In this call you’ll meet Brittany, who has been refining what kind of family photographer she wants to be + what type of client she wants to attract. We do a review of her website and while some of the details will be lost since you can’t see the photos, you’re still going to get a ton out of this and it will be like a vicarious review…
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What happens when your creations involve not only inanimate objects like paints or flowers, but HUMANS too? You need to be a diva who's uncompromising in her vision, but you also need to collaborate. In this episode we talk about the two kinds of things in the world, how humans can be both, and which category we're best served within. We also talk …
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Boredom is almost extinct in our modern lives and we’re paying the price in our creative work. If you’re bored with your creative output, the ironic cure might be actively seeking out boredom, white space, and wandering. But HOW can we include these when we have to get.stuff.done? And when does wandering become just avoiding our creative work and g…
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The creative process is often painted as eternal bloom; we see only the polished, finished work in carefully curated highlight reels in an endless scroll. But the incubation and quiet that has to accumulate over a seed before the bloom is just as vital to its growth as the vibrant blossoming. Often, in talking to creators, they say things in winter…
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Each artistic medium has its own language -- words are only one language. You have a language, a dialogue with your creativity, a back and forth exchange within your creative niche. Maybe it’s the way you use color, light, line, form, gesture, sound. Maybe it's a little something else. In this episode we discuss a few ways to identify and utilize t…
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Everybody skips this phase of creativity (incorporate it + watch the brilliant ideas come!) (Rebroadcast) | Ep 236
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Have you ever had an 'aha' moment? An idea that just came to you? How did it come? In this episode you'll learn which phase of the creative process everyone skips and underestimates (plus how incorporating it consciously is gonna give you way better ideas and more of 'em), why being a workaholic is actually terrible for your creativity, and how to …
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The difference between work that feels lackluster and work that excites the audience and moves them? Curation. Whether you’re a photographer, musician, writer or whatever your creative medium is, this episode is all about the art of storytelling and taking your audience on a journey through your choices. The order in which you present your work, th…
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If you have a nagging feeling that you're meant for more, that you're capable of more than you're currently expressing, this episode is for you. In this episode we detail out the brilliance cycle from Arjuna Ardagh, and how moving through it can help you have not only more brilliance in your creativity and your work, but in your life. With ideas ab…
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The One Thing that’s Holding You Back from the Creative Life You Want (+ how to solve it) | Ep 233
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What if “getting it right” is what’s keeping you from getting it done at all? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to shift your perspective from avoiding obstacles to embracing them as the way. Learn to enjoy the process of discovery and perfect the process, not the result– and how to take these thoughts from cute ideas to practical action items …
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Risk taking is talked about in relation to creativity--the act of creativity itself risks losing time, and sometimes money and relationships. So should you amp up your risk taking to amp up your creativity? Let's unpack that. Learn about the right risks to take (and which to avoid) so you can use your wild side to uplevel your creativity. Mentions:…
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