Creativity Episodes

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li shares her latest productivity technique: the "continuous to-do list." She explains how this analog journaling method reduces stress, prevents tasks from being forgotten, and helps boost creativity and enjoyment alongside productivity. Dr. Li also offers practical tips for working with any to-do list, such as leaving emotions out of routine tas...

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li is joined by TikToker and creative storyteller Esmeralda Morales to discuss how to find focus and reclaim creativity in a world full of digital distractions. Esmeralda shares her personal journey of shifting to a more intentional, low-tech lifestyle centered around journaling, including the transformative power of morning pages, her...

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li is joined by creative textile artist and arts community leader Kate Ward. Together, they dive into the therapeutic benefits of creativity and how making art—even for just a few minutes a day—can support mindfulness, well-being, and stress relief. Kate discusses her lifelong passion for art, how to overcome the “guilty pleasure” mind...

What if everything was possible? That is the interesting question one LA based artist, textile designer, author, podcast host and business coach has asked herself over and over again. Tune in to this episode to hear Marisa Cummings share her story of how she not only created a successful career for herself, but how she's been creative in designing her success too! Marisa Anne Cummings is an L.A. based artist, designer and founder of Creative Thursday. A small intention to be more creative one da...

I've had the pleasure of showcasing the work of different talented artists in recent episodes. And today I continue that pattern with textile artist Kate Ward. I was immediately connected to Kate and all of her life wisdom. Tune in to hear us cover many different topics, including how to use your time well, how to change your habits to reduce your stress, and even how practicing stitching can be a source of wonderful meditation and pain management. Kate Ward is a textile artist with a love of tr...

If you're curious how to develop true confidence and show up for yourself in your work and in your business, this episode is going to be super helpful for you! Stay tuned as The Inspiration Place podcast host, artist and author , Miriam Schulman talks about her new book through HarperCollins Leadership called Artpreneuer which provides steps to turn your creative ideas into a thriving business. Miriam Schulman is an artist, author, and host of The Inspiration Place podcast. She’s helped thousand...

In this episode, I invited business coach and artist Bonny Snowdon on the show to talk with me about how to avoid the perfectionism trap in art, work and life. Tune in to hear this fascinating, real talk about Bonny’s philosophy, how she rediscovered her passion for art, how she uses art as a mindfulness tool to destress and develop herself as a person and how she utilizes it to help others to change their mindset. Bonny is a colored pencil artist and artist's mentor who found her love of creati...

My special guest, Diana Castro, is a complete, visionary thinker who helps thought leaders and mission driven entrepreneurs amplify their reach and impact by packaging their magic in video content, online programs and branded videos. Tune in as she shares her work and guides us through the beauty of showing up, the beauty of having a mission and a message, and the beauty of creating a legacy that will have a significant impact in the world. Diana believes that visibility and influence are the ne...

There are many people in the world who don't feel we can affect our reality. I beg to differ. I believe the way we perceive things, the way we experience things, the way we allow things to be in our lives makes a difference. There's an energy exchange when we are intentional, even when we are sitting still, even when we're not making decisions, even when we're not acting. In this episode, I'm going to discuss all my thoughts about the topic of luck, positive thinking and creative magic. Timestam...

Do you want to learn to express yourself clearly and confidently to achieve a higher level of performance? My special guest in this episode is vocal coach, Maggie Gelin. She is sharing her insights on topics like creativity, confidence, and the many ways in which to use your voice for stress reduction. Tune in to hear how to turn off any imposter syndrome inadequacies you may be experiencing and turn on your stronger, more powerful, more aligned voice so you too can rise to your potential. Maggi...

Have you ever wondered how you could make things in life and business go much more smoothly and easily? Alison Nissen and Marcy Stoudt discovered that by joining forces in building their coaching business, Revel Coach, and in supporting each other in their individual efforts as well, they were making faster progress and having way more fun. In this three-way conversation, you’re going to hear how the fact that Alison and Marcy are sisters has been the launching point for the supportive and fun a...

Do you have a great picture of yourself both inside and out? In this episode, you’re going to learn how to show up and to feel strong for when you’re having your photos taken and in other areas in your life where you want to make a positive presence. My special guest and dear friend Michelle Adams will show you how to come out from hiding whenever there’s a camera around and how to master how you express yourself when you want to connect with others. Michelle is the photographer behind the imag...

Show Notes - Episode 39: Move Away from Fear and Scarcity to Be Your Full Self with Allison Crow My guest this week is Allison Crow, a teacher turned real estate agent, turned productivity coach, turned life coach! Her vibrant journey and abundant life experiences make Allison no stranger to fear, and this is the story of how she was able to tackle everything that life threw her way without giving in to the voice of doubt inside her head. Despite moving from job to job and finding her place in t...

Ambition has always been part of Susan Choi’s vocabulary. Although she’s a stress management coach now, she didn’t always know how to manage stress herself. Susan was overworked daily working in the corporate world, but a health scare made her realize that her definition of ambition needed to be rewritten. This episode describes her journey and how she slowly began to realize there was a lot more to life than achievement and the pursuit of success. You’ll learn more about how she was able to wor...

Why does showing up online cause many of us to feel afraid? Why does “showing up” seem so scary? It's vulnerability. It’s the fear of letting people see the real you. It’s that fear that keeps you from growing and transforming more fully. It’s also the fear that makes you feel like you’re getting nothing done. In this episode, I’m going to introduce you to Kate Dramis, a copywriter and messaging coach who is obsessed with helping entrepreneurs find their voice, share their voice, and own their v...

Have you ever felt stressed looking at your closet not knowing what to wear? Or maybe you don’t even know what looks “good” anymore? Do you get frustrated when you decide to go shopping for new pieces and just don’t know where to start? This is the episode you’re not going to want to miss, my friends. My friend, Jeannie Stith (also known as The Color Guru!) has a colorful story to share with us about finding her true colors (both literally and figuratively)! You will hear how she was able to tak...

Realizing there’s more to life than just the standard daily grind and knowing you have a greater life purpose can open up a world of possibilities. Our special guest this week, Lauren L’Amour realized this when she was finding success in her real estate career but found that she was more unhappy the further she progressed. With long hours and no time for rest, she began to realize there is more to life than meets the eye. She took on the challenge of figuring out where her feelings of dissatisfa...

Our spaces and environments can tell us a lot about a person. Our guest this week is Tamra Fleming and she’s gifted and skill at bringing her clients’ visions front and center so that they can reach their highest energy and best selves while transforming the space they live in. At its core, this type of work is about creating a relationship with the client in order to create change in the client’s thinking and perspectives so a space can be created based on the vision they have for their life. L...

When you begin to accept who you truly are, you begin to expand and grow. I’m not referring to the things others think you are, but you, the real you -- the you that you believe is your truest self. It’s when we begin to listen to ourselves, not others, where we begin to see the change and start understanding that we hold so much power when we stop worrying about what others think or say about us. Wondering or assuming what others want, need, and think creates a limit to who we can become as we ...

Life has its way of challenging us in ways that can lead to incredible transformation. This week, I’m welcoming my good friend Jacqueline Steudler to the show. Jacqueline is an Art Therapist and Grief Coach. Since her mother's death in 2013, she has focused on helping women navigate the sometimes overwhelming feelings of grief by using her knowledge as an art therapist and training in grief recovery. She helps grieving women navigate their healing journey without leaving their loved one who has ...

Figuring out who you really are and being able to be and act as the truest version of yourself can be so powerful in any and all areas of your life. When Carrie Hamm figured out living and breathing the corporate scene for over 20 years wasn’t for her anymore, she considered what she wanted to do next. As she had worked in a heavily male-dominated industry, it wasn’t until she discovered a women-only co-working space that she began to thrive. She started to notice the stark differences between w...

Imagine what your life would be like if you only greenlit your ideas. No red lights, no one telling you what you “should” do. What do you think would happen? Shelby Stanger is no stranger to fueling her wildest ideas. A seasoned journalist and top-ranked podcaster, Shelby Stanger’s work and podcasts have been featured everywhere from The New York Times and The San Diego Union Tribune to Outside Magazine, ESPN and the cover of Apple Podcasts. Curious about her subjects and willing to go to great ...

Our identity consists of who we are, the type of people we surround ourselves with, the things we enjoy, our values and beliefs, and sometimes...the things people say about us. The pressure and weight of what others think of you can be strong opponents in the process of finding your true identity. Self-doubt can creep in and stunt us further. So, how do we stop these thoughts and find our true selves? What beliefs and stories are you telling yourself that prevent you from being you and arriving ...

Episode 8: Supercharge Your Thinking, Productivity, and Creativity with Diane Bleck Feeling creative in both your work and in life is an empowering experience. Take a moment to recall the amount of times you’ve taken to be creative lately and reflect on this question, “Am I allowing myself the time and space to be creative?” If your answer is leaning towards “No” or “I’d like more opportunities to do so,” let’s change that. This week, I will be introducing you to Diane Bleck. She is a profession...