The Inspiration Place

Latest Episodes:

043: The Alter Ego Effect with Peak Performance Coach Todd Herman Jun 25, 2019

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Today, I've invited a performance coach who works with Olympic athletes and c-suite level entrepreneurs on improving their mental game. If you've been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know that it doesn't matter if you're just starting out in your creative journey or have been at it a long time, we all have to work on our mindset to get out of our own way.

In this podcast, you will discover...

How to tap into your imagination to unleash new versions of ourselves.
How to use an Alter ego to overcome imposter syndrome, stage fright and other adult emotional baggage.
Why this isn't the same as "faking it till you make it."

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/43

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SOLO: Uncovering Your Signature Style Jun 18, 2019

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This is another solo episode of the Inspiration Place podcast! Today, we're talking all about "Finding Your Own Style."

In this podcast, you will discover...

Why it might be time to take off your training wheels
Why it's so hard to step into our own style
Why it's essential to focus on learning techniques and skills to build your own style rather than using copying as a crutch

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/style

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SOLO: I'm Not Ready Yet Jun 11, 2019

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Today, we're talking all about "not feeling ready yet" and, as you might have guessed, it's also about courage and building self-confidence!

In this podcast, you will discover...

Why sometimes you have to do things even when you don't feel ready.
Why doing things even when you don't have everything figured out builds confidence.
I'll be sharing a true story from my recent experience doing a trade show for the first time, and also when I went to see Georgia O' Keefe's ranch in New Mexico.

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/courage

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042: Mastering Creative Anxiety with Eric Maisel Jun 04, 2019

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Managing anxiety is something that every creative person needs to do, and with me today is therapist and creativity coach Dr. Eric Maisel.

One of the anxiety management techniques that we talk about in this episode includes affirmations.

So, I've gathered up a brand new list of 10 affirmations to decrease creative anxiety for you to use in your meditation practice or to put in your art journal. To get your hands on this go to schulmanart.com/42!

In this podcast, you'll discover...

Lies we tell ourselves that mask our anxiety.
Why procrastination is an anxiety state.
Why creative people need to learn to deal with their anxiety rather than avoid or deny it.

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/42

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041: Emails that Convert with Copy Editor and Freelance Writer Lacy Boggs May 28, 2019

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Today, we're talking about emails that convert. With me is an expert Copy Editor and Freelance Writer, Lacy Boggs!

In this podcast, you will discover...

Why "content marketing" is not separate from the rest of your marketing
What kinds of content artists should be putting out there.
Why nurturing your customers through email is more important than ever! (even in 2019)

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/41

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040: The Artist's No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion with Alyson Stanfield May 21, 2019

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Want to know the best way to market your art? It's all about building personal relationships. Joining me in conversation today is artist business coach, Alyson Stanfield.

In this podcast, you will discover...

Why you don't need to live in an "art town"
Why email is great...but sometimes picking up the phone is better
Why getting involved in your community can help you sell art...and we're not just talking about your art community

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/40

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039: Playing in the Creative Sandbox with Creativity Coach Melissa Dinwiddie May 14, 2019

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Did you know creativity helps you in all areas of your life? Joining me in conversation is creativity coach and author Melissa Dinwiddie.

In this podcast, you will discover...

Why it's important not just to *get creating*, but also to share your work -- *before* you feel ready.
How creative play actually restores energy to the part of your brain that controls your willpower
Strategies for letting go of "perfectionist paralysis"

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/39

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038: Keep Going: Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad with Austin Kleon May 07, 2019

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How do you stay creative and inspired day after day? In this episode, Austin Kleon, "the Writer Who Draws," and author of multiple books, including: "Keep Going" and "Steal Like an Artist." We discuss what it takes to keep going and stay creative in good times and bad times.

In this podcast, you will discover...

Why you should make a "to-draw" list
Why "airplane mode" can be a way of life
Why you do not need to have an extraordinary life to make extraordinary work.

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/38

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036: How Important is Teaching Originality? With Artist Flora Bowley Apr 23, 2019

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One very large conundrum is encouraging originality when teaching art. You want your students to come up with their own ideas and create their own style, but in the beginning, they don't have the skills to do so, nor have they likely figured out their own style.

As an online art teacher, I struggle with this paradox a lot. I give my students the skills they need, but I don't want them to copy me. This is a crutch for them that can be a problem in the long run. Although, I understand that in the beginning, copying a little to get a feel for their art so they can discover and learn their own style is normal. But it's a difficult balancing act.

Today, I've invited artist Flora Bowley on to The Inspiration Place Podcast to discuss this! We talk about how we feel when our students copy us and how to balance teaching the necessary skills to our students while still encouraging originality. We also share how Flora is selling and promoting her original art so you can get some good tips for how to do so with your original art.

In this podcast, you will discover...

How do you feel about your art students copying you?
How to balance teaching skills and encouraging originality.
How Flora is currently selling and promoting her original art, and some tips and strategies for you.
Mentoring for guiding your career.

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/36

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035: Build Your Creative Confidence with These 7 Strategies Apr 16, 2019

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Have you ever thought to yourself "I don't feel like a real artist?"

Or maybe you've thought "who am I to sell my art" or "who am I to teach an online class?"

Or maybe you think or have even said "I'm not ready yet..."

What will others think of you and your art?

These are all classic examples of "Imposter Syndrome." It's also known as fears that stand in the way of your inspiration and, even, success.

In this podcast, you will discover...

What Imposter Syndrome is and how it affects you and your art
7 Steps for overcoming Imposter Syndrome
How to Build Your Creative Confidence so fear does not stand in the way of your inspiration

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/35

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