Creativity for Empowerment

Magical Mindset with Macarena luz Bianchi

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Together with my guest, a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and facilitator José Angel Castro, we discuss the power of harnessing creativity to navigate today's dynamic world, the transformative impact of martial arts, and the importance of self-expression. We explore the profound insights on how to maintain balance during challenging times, practice gratitude, and find joy in creating. We dive into our personal stories and learn practical tips for empowering yourself through creative practices.
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🔗 Resources & References

• 📚 Books:
  • The Creative Act - Viewing Creativity as a Devotional Practice
  • Atomic Habits - photography class experiment
  • The Artist’s Way - accessing or discovering creativity
  • Bruce Lee & Jeet Kune Do
• 🖌 José Angel Castro’s Painting Method: Chrysaline: Kinetic Painting & N/FLUX Living Canvas
• 🎨 Art movement: Dadaism & Fluxus
• 🎬 Movie: Fight Club
• Community: Creative Mornings
• Networking: BNI
• Miami Boba Tea: Mius Tea & Asian Mart (Korean Grocer)
• The Bass Museum of Modern Art & Hernan Bas: The Conceptualists

⚡ Highlights

Agreement with Self

1. Take a Break
2. Feel
3. Make Something

⭐️ Guest José Angel Castro

José Angel Castro, Artist, Educator & Facilitator

José Angel Castro is a multi-disciplinary artist and entrepreneur who aims to contribute positively and productively to the world around him. To him, his creativity is applicable to many pursuits as is evidenced by his eclectic and colorful background. For him, everything is a puzzle. You just have to figure out how the pieces fit.

Contact:

• Instagram: Artist @the1mrc | @joseangel

🧚🏼‍♀️ Host Macarena luz Bianchi is a Program Creator, Children's Book Author, and Mindset Coach for Grown-Ups, she's affectionately known as My Fairy Godmother to her community, inspiring and guiding them on their personal growth journeys.

At Spark Social Press, they offer gift books of empowering poetry for grown-ups to express themselves with meaningful words of recognition, inspiration, and appreciation on every occasion, allowing readers to feel seen and understood.

The Grateful Giraffes book series and subscription for children, educators, and caretakers that encourages gratitude through play with Book Club and Writing Workshop prompts.

For personal development, Macarena has created several programs:

• Theme Park of Life and Directing Your Life programs.
• The Hot Project step-by-step guide to sizzling self-esteem inside and out.
• Lighthearted Living Formula of wonder, wellness, and wisdom.

🧚🏼‍♀️She's like a fairy godmother who helps people express themselves genuinely with her community subscriptions, coaching, and courses. She offers simple and nourishing mindset tools such as gratitude and self-esteem makeovers for her clients to reclaim their lightheartedness and joy of life while expressing their wonderful selves without guilt or overwhelm. Learn more at macarenaluzbianchi.com.
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Capitoli

1. Introduction to Today's Episode (00:00:00)

2. Meet José Angel Castro (00:00:57)

3. Reminiscing About Los Angeles (00:01:44)

4. The Magic of Boba and Korean Spas (00:04:39)

5. José's Multifaceted Identity (00:07:08)

6. The Power of Creativity (00:09:51)

7. Navigating Dynamic Times (00:12:24)

8. The Importance of Martial Arts (00:24:28)

9. The Power of Self-Defense and Personal Safety (00:31:20)

10. Empowerment Through Martial Arts for Girls and Women (00:32:33)

11. The Intersection of Dance and Martial Arts (00:38:04)

12. The Journey of Mastery and Expertise (00:42:25)

13. Creative Expression and Making Things (00:53:13)

14. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:59:07)