The Creative Impostor

How creative leaders can turn books, media, and mission into visibility and impact.From launching a nonprofit and writing the Charms book series to building a YouTube-based podcast as a visibility and revenue strategy, Loxley Browne shares how she is creating a sustainable platform rooted in literacy, leadership, and real-world skills for girls. We're talking about creative reinvention, entrepreneurial stamina, platform building, and the deeper “why” behind mission-driven media.Find out how to use podcasting strategy to amplify impact storytelling. Discover why creative leaders must integrate business strategy with their craft to thrive in the media ecosystem. And understand how multiple revenue streams contribute to long-term sustainability and cultural impact.Let's Design Your More Powerful Podcast TogetherBook a complimentary consultation with me at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod. No sales, just strategy! For your current or future podcast.Connect with Loxley BrowneBooks That Build SkillsCharms Book SeriesMy episode of the Books That Build Skills podcast on YouTubeSummer Reading ChallengeVIDEO! Be part of The Creative Impostor, ask questions in the chat!Live streaming Fridays on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/artvsjobLinkedIn: @andreaklunderYouTube: @thecreativeimpostorInstagram: @thecreativeimpostorShare YOUR story about When Your Art Becomes Your Job by emailing me text or voice memo to [email protected] some love for The Creative ImpostorLOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.Connect With AndreaEmail or Voice [email protected] in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

How RePROs Fight Back uses podcasting to turn reproductive justice news into practical action.Jennie Wetter, host of the multi-award-winning podcast RePROs Fight Back (an initiative of the Population Institute), breaks down what reproductive justice actually means, far beyond the narrow “abortion-only” framing. We dig into how the show functions as a real, strategic tool for nonprofit work: keeping people informed, spotlighting community partners, and ending every episode with clear ways to fight back.We talk about building a podcast as a public resource, why “success” isn’t just downloads, and how to stay grounded when the issues feel like a constant fire hose. You’ll also get practical ideas for becoming a resource in your own community without burning out.Note: The first ~15–18 minutes include a ranty current-events catch-up recorded in late July 2025. I LOVE this part (it's cathartic!) If you prefer to jump to the self-care + strategy portion, skip ahead to around minute 18.Listener action listPick one and do it this week:Wear your values: grab merch that sparks conversations (tinyurl.com/reproFBmerch).Be the friend with receipts: bookmark accurate resources so you can point people to real clinics/info when needed.Check your state’s grade: explore reportcards.reprofightback.com and identify one area to push on locally.Support direct services: donate to or volunteer with local practical-support networks (transportation, childcare, clinic escorting, etc.).Go local: show up where policy becomes real—school board meetings, city council, state reps.Resources Mentioned:Planned ParenthoodChicago Women's Health CenterPopulation InstituteThe Money with Katie Show featuring Representative Katherine ClarkConnect With Jennie WetterRePROs Fight Back PodcastLinkedInInstagramMerch! (Including my favorite PodCat Mug)50 State Report CardLet's Design Your More Powerful Podcast TogetherBook a complimentary consultation with me at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod. No sales, just strategy! For your current or future podcast.VIDEO! Be part of the show, ask questions in the chat!Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.LinkedIn: @andreaklunderYouTube: @thecreativeimpostorInstagram: @thecreativeimpostorShare YOUR story about When Your Art Becomes Your Job by emailing me text or voice memo to [email protected] some love for The Creative ImpostorLOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.Connect With AndreaEmail or Voice [email protected] in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

How do creative leaders build capacity in a sociopolitical Hellscape? In this episode of The Creative Impostor (Creativity and Media as Resistance), Andrea Klunder talks with small business coach Leigh Cambre about building leadership capacity during a difficult sociopolitical moment. Leigh defines resistance as supporting the frontline through boundaries, balance, and structurally designed self-care, especially scheduling "two slots of blob time" each week for judgment-free spontaneity. The conversation uses the Enneagram as a practical tool for identifying over-coping patterns that replicate into business leadership, reframes "follow your passion" advice with a more sustainable "money supports choices" sequence, and explores how compassion and self-knowledge reduce "us vs. them" thinking. Learn more at https://www.thecreativeimposter.com/155 Connect With Leigh Cambre LeighCambre.com Get your Enneagram Test Instagram Let's Design Your More Powerful Podcast Together Book a complimentary consultation with me at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod. No sales, just strategy! For your current or future podcast. Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive! Podcasting? Dreaming of podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the FREE private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive. And ask me your biggest podcast questions! VIDEO! Be part of the show, ask questions in the chat! Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/artvsjob LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about When Your Art Becomes Your Job by emailing me text or voice memo to [email protected]. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Is culture losing color? Are we becoming more neutral? More beige? More white? Why does it matter? Recently PANTONE® released it's pick for 2026 Color of the Year -- Cloud Dancer, a lovely shade of... white? It left a lot of the internet feeling everything from flat to pure outrage. Why? In this conversation with art therapist and ethnographer Isabelle Rizo, we're jumping into the commentary and taking it deeper into cultural resonance, end-of-life art making and choosing your OWN color of the year. Connect With Isabelle Rizo IsabelleRizo.com Facebook Instagram Recommended Episodes Cultivate brave space, intentional community Licia Berry, Lisa Nalbone, Wendy Parman, Isabelle Rizo, Emily Stroia Recommended Reading Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic Let's Design Your More Powerful Podcast Together Book a complimentary consultation with me at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod. No sales, just strategy! For your current or future podcast. Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive! Podcasting? Dreaming of podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the FREE private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive. And ask me your biggest podcast questions! *** Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/artvsjob LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to [email protected]. One Month Free Podcast Hosting Get your first month of podcast hosting with Libsyn free with promo code: ENVY Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] <p class= "block-editor-rich-text__editable block-editor-block-list__block wp-block is-selected wp-block-paragraph rich-text" role="document" contenteditable="true" aria-multiline="true" aria-label="Block:...

Yeah... I'm over it too! But we need a game plan. As the internet erupts with extreme reactions over recent events, I am thinking about how to maintain our humanity and personal safety, while staying visible and vocal, amidst political chaos. Tune in for a grounded (I hope) discussion on how to navigate your role as a creator in turbulent times. *** Find Your Light! Get on the Waitlist Save your spot for your creative content ecoystem audit. Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive! Podcasting? Dreaming of podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the FREE private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive. And ask me your biggest podcast questions! *** Recommended Episodes Your Digital Legacy Matters: Claim It! with Elsie Escobar Don't Look Away When You Feel Sadness, Discomfort, and Rage with Monica Rivera, You Wanna Do What?! You Can't Change Congress... Or CAN You? with Jen Briney, Congressional Dish Also Mentioned Molly McPherson Instagram The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson Congressional Dish with Jen Briney *** Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder <p class= "block-editor-rich-text__editable block-editor-block-list__block wp-block is-selected wp-block-paragraph rich-text" role="document" contenteditable="true" aria-multiline="true" aria-label="Block: Paragraph" data-block=...

What is the responsponsibility of being a content creator in these times? How do we curate our own feeds to hear more diverse voices -- not just what the algorithms lazily serve us? Why is it important to be selective about how, where, and with whom we share our stories? Do not miss this convo with podcasting trailblazer (and my personal industry oracle) Elsie Escobar! We cover: Elsie's journey into podcasting from teaching yoga Why independent creators matter now more than ever Industry insights from Elsie's vantage point as the Director of Community and Content at one of the most established podcast hosting companies Navigating emotional challenges, personal struggles, and public-facing content creation as a creator The role of AI in managing digital presence and legacy building Envisioning a diverse, inclusive future in podcasting The value of different generational insights in shaping the future of content creation Find Your Light! Learn more and save your spot for your creative content ecoystem audit. Recommended Episodes Break Patterns and Shift the Narrative with Elsie Escobar Impact Podcaster: How can you make a difference? with Elsie Escobar on the Podcast Envy Exclusive! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive! Podcasting? Dreaming of podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the FREE private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive. And ask me your biggest podcast questions! Connect With Elsie ElsieEscobar.com LinkedIn Instagram *** Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as...

How do we find the balance right now? Between staying clear-minded, informed, and alert and... disengaging in the most humanly engaged way possible? We need both. So I'm offering two must-listen podcast episodes and one total theatre immersion. 1 - Congressional Dish by Jen Briney One Big Beautiful Bill -- a Dangerous Law One Big Beautiful Bill -- the Money 2 - The Money with Katie Show by Katie Gatti Tassin Understanding the Big Beautiful Bill's Repercussions, with the Highest Ranking Woman in Congress 3 - The Exodus Ensemble Cyrano More Recommended Listening The Creative Impostor - You Can't Change Congress... or CAN You? with Jen Briney *** Find Your Light! Get on the Waitlist Save your spot for your creative content ecoystem audit this fall. *** Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to [email protected]. Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Get your first month of podcast hosting with Libsyn free with promo code: ENVY Show some love for The Creative Impostor <p class= "block-editor-rich-text__editable block-editor-block-list__block wp-block is-selected wp-block-paragraph rich-text" role="document" contenteditable="true" aria-multiline="true" aria-label="Block: Paragraph" data-block= "153baa6b-a8fe-4b4a-addb-0300d8647a50" data-type="core/paragraph" data-title="Paragraph" data-empty="false"...

How do you have fun and stay social these days? How do you make new friends as an adult? Who do you share your random passions with? Last episode, I offered you 3 Things for Your Creative Resistance Tool Kit. One of those things was a live event called Show and Tell for Grown Ups. This week I have brought you the human behind the event, Mary Doctor of Tell Me Why It's Cool. We are talking about… Shifting perspective from dead bird to grilled chicken Creating a welcoming social environment that doesn't center drinking or networking Audience participation and setting effective rules of engagement (i.e. how not to be a dick) Joy, fun & conversation to combat the uncertainty of the future Startup mentality, resilience, and what to do when it gets hard Inclusivity and human Connection Plus... I may or may not have left in a brief conversation about AI in Art and Content Creation — I can't remember — I think I blocked it out! Connect With Mary Doctor Website Instagram @tellmewhyitscool_show Find Your Light! Get on the Waitlist Save your spot for your creative content ecoystem audit this fall. *** Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to [email protected]. Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Get your first month of podcast hosting with Libsyn free with promo code: ENVY Show some love for The Creative ImpostorLOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Connect With Andrea <p class= "block-editor-rich-text__editable block-editor-block-list__block wp-block is-selected wp-block-paragraph rich-text" role="document"...

Sometimes the work is hard. Or maybe the work is rewarding but the context is hard. And we need to reset our nervous system, rediscover joy in human connection, and remember that progress is still happening even when it feels like society is tumbling backward. What you read, watch, attend, join, share, listen to (you get the idea) MATTERS. I'm offering you 3 things that are helping me enjoy connecting with others through creative projects and seeking out inspiration to combat the overwhelming feelings in today's socio-political climate. 1 - The Queen of My Dreams - film written & directed by Fawzia Mirza Website: https://thequeenofmydreams.com Instagram: @thequeenofmydreamsmovie 2 - Sit Club: What to Do When It Seems Like the World's on Fire - podcast series by Davin Youngs Website: https://www.davinyoungs.com/sit-club Listen in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://episodes.fm/1677935808 3 - Show & Tell for Grown-Ups - live events in Chicago by Mary Doctor Upcoming Events Calendar: https://www.tellmewhyshow.com/upcoming-events Instagram: @tellmewhyitscool_show Find Your Light! Get on the Waitlist Save your spot for your creative content ecoystem audit this fall. Libsyn Podcast Workflow From Solo to Scaled Get your first month of podcast hosting free with promo code: ENVY *** Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor <p...

Do you have any of those friends who every time you're around them, you want to spill absolutely everything that's on your mind because they have this knack for helping make sense of the complexities AND showing you a completely new perspective you hadn't quite considered? Personal Brand & Communications Strategist, Speaker, Coach, Podcaster, Problem Solver, AND Storyteller Monica Rivera is that friend for me. We are talking about the power of showing up and using your talents and uniques story to make the world a better place. From personal branding to leveraging platforms for impact to the nuanced dynamics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in today's corporate and social landscape, we're inviting you into this rich blend of motivational support, practical advice, and personal anecdotes to revitalize your creative leadership. Some Places We Visit In This Episode: Why we need to stay informed even when it's overwhelming Global citizenship and collective Impact The power of personal branding -- what people say about you when you're not in the room How and when to speak out to your personal values despite professional risks The evolution and potential of podcasting Visibility -- is it really even an option in this day and age? The attack on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging -- why it's a terrible idea Leading with curiosity Generational diversity in the workplace -- why it's not just about race and gender Immigration and changing narratives Overcoming challenges and staying true to our values Mentioned in This Episode 5calls.org Follow Monica YouWannaDoWhat.com Instagram: @youwannadowhat LinkedIn You Wanna Do What?! Podcast Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to [email protected]. Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea [email protected] Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

If you're NOT listening to Congressional Dish and We're Not Wrong, add them to your podcast queue NOW while you're listening to this conversation with podcaster Jen Briney. We're getting into the intricacies of Congress by differentiating between legislative processes and political punditry and emphasizing the need for deeper public understanding and media coverage beyond theatrics. Our conversation spans topics from specific congressional hearings to the challenges of media sponsorship, the reality of political tribalism, and the importance of community action and self-care in today's political climate. FOR EXAMPLE: Why we can thank George W. Bush for Congressional Dish Pros & Challenges of Listener Support and Business Model Congressional Oversight and Distractions How We Choose Where to Focus Our Outrage When There's SO Much To Choose From The Big Beautiful Bill Act… Gag! The Power of Citizen Advocacy Personal Well-being and Coping Strategies Jen's Vision for America's Future The Role of Awareness and Media Community and Collective Responsibility RECOMMENDED EPISODES CD317: Elimination Essentials in the "Big Beautiful Bill CD314: Greenland CD312: Threatening Panama's Canal CD234: AWOL Recall: The Rock and Play Sleeper CD220: Postal Service Sabotage CD201: WTF is the Federal Reserve? CD199: Surprise Medical Bills Follow Jen Briney CongressionalDish.com Patreon (for Last Week in Congress) Instagram: @congressionaldish Contact Your Members of Congress: (202) 224-3121 *** Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to [email protected]. Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Dealing with feelings of fear, dread, denial, dissociation? We don't want that! Let's blend art and activism, and discover how to harness your creative energy to inspire change. We'll talk about the power of community, navigating challenging conversations, finding balance in activism, and the perils of hypernormalization. Whether you're seeking inspiration or practical advice, this episode is your guide to making an impact through creative expression. RESOURCES The Guardian US article - Hypernormalization Psychology Today article - Illusory Truth Effect Elsie Escobar's Creative Sovereignty Sessions through 7/15/25 Democracy Forward VIDEO LINKS MENTIONED Be Seen. Be Heard. Lead with Impact. with Monica Rivera Diversity, Inclusion & Representation in Podcasting with Elsie Escobar EPISODES MENTIONED We're Still Dreaming: The Resistance Sings with Wendy Parman & Sue Fink Resistance Doesn't Have To Be Loud To Make Changes with Lisa Lackey Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to [email protected]. Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

How can you create or find intentional spaces to nurture hope and inspire collective action? Welcoming executive resilience strategist and founder of Insideout Living, Lisa Lackey, to discuss the importance of community and the need to nourish oneself creatively as a form of resistance. We explore how structured and intentional gatherings, like women's circles, can provide a supportive environment for self-growth and collective healing. Lisa emphasizes the necessity of connecting with both oneself and others to foster resilience, especially in times of socio-political turmoil. Some Themes: Nurturing Yourself as Resistance Every Battle is Not Ours Sawubona: "I see you." The Power of Community and Circles The Concept of Second Knowing Moving Away From The Hustle: Internal vs External Pressures Tapping Into Our Intuition Finding Quiet Space & Reclaiming Peace Returning to Ourselves Over and Over Again Get Connected LisaLackey.com Instagram LinkedIn Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor YouTube Playlist for Creativity & Media as Resistance: Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to [email protected]. Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

How can YOU use your voice to amplify the changes you want to make happen? Welcoming Chicago-based artists Sue Fink and Wendy Parman to dig into their initiative, '50 Shades of Blue: The Resistance Sings,' a concert aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action through music, benefitting the nonprofit organization Democracy Forward. This conversation is a call to artists and audiences alike to engage creatively and actively in the fight for democracy and justice. We cover a LOT of ground including: Humanity and Inclusion The Birth of 50 Shades of Blue: The Resistance Sings The Role of Artists in Times of Crisis Navigating Communication, Protest Songs, and Conflicting Family Dynamics The Power of Finding Inspiration and Community and Filling Your Cup Choosing Democracy Forward as an Organization to Support The Power of Peaceful Protest Balancing Activism and Life Staying Hopeful in Challenging Times Get Connected Wendy Parman Sue Fink Democracy Forward Also Mentioned The Second Knowing Community Circle with Lisa Lackey Congressional Dish podcast with Jen Briney Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on LinkedIn and Instagram. LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor YouTube Playlist for Creativity & Media as Resistance: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to [email protected]. Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Helen King is one of my favorite people I've ever worked with in a decade of podcasting. This conversation is for you if you are: a podcaster someone with a cancer experience a nonprofit leader a creative individual thinking of creating storytelling media for your company, organization, or personal brand We cover a LOT of ground including: the beauty of podcasting as an intimate platform for connection moving between networks, indie, and organizational podcasting pros & cons of using video in your media strategy (I get ranty) the absurdity of health care systems when it comes to women's health in both the United States and new Zealand (we both get ranty) the problem with pink ribbons why Helen's done with feeling like an imposter! Connect with Helen Cancer Conversations Podcast Instagram Also Mentioned Encounter Culture (our podcast that Helen edited for a while!) Sex.Life (previously produced by Helen) Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] JOIN ME FOR OUR LIVE STREAM SERIES "Creativity & Media as Resistance"! Pick your platform: Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor --- Tuesday 6/17/25 @ 3pm CT with Lisa Lackey "The Second Knowing™" A Soul Circle for Women in the Quiet Middle of Everything Created and facilitated by Lisa Lackey, MA, CSAT | Insideout Living, Inc. The Second Knowing™ is the sacred wisdom that rises when the first story no longer satisfies. You've already lived through the First Knowing: You became who you were told to be. You achieved. You survived. You built, carried, managed, and proved. And now… something in you whispers, "There's more." The Second Knowing arrives when striving no longer serves. It is not a crisis—it is a threshold. It is a holy pause. It is your body, your longing, and your soul asking to be seen, in a different way. Not for what you bring, but for who you're becoming. Wednesday 6/18/25 @ 3pm CT with Jen Briney "Congressional Dish" Jen's long-running podcast Congressional Dish is how I learn everything school never taught me about how our government works (or doesn't.) And her voice is one of the only ones keeping me grounded during the present administration. Hot tip: Join her Green Room for This Week in Congress! She's also part of a political commentary trio on We're Not Wrong... her co-hosts are good too, but Jen's still my favorite. Thursday 6/19/25 @ 3pm CT with Wendy Parman & Sue Fink "50 Shades of Blue: The Resistance Sings" Wendy Parman and Sue Fink present a most talented cast of singer-songwriters, folk artists, and cabaret performers in Chicago. We sing because we're 50 shades of blue. We sing because we're angry but hopeful, sad but resilient. We sing because we can, and because we must! June 29 concert benefitting Democracy Forward, a national legal organization that advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education, and regulatory engagement. They DEFEND democracy, DISRUPT anti-democratic activity through legal action, and BUILD coalitions, creating a more democratic and just future through the law. Info & tickets: https://suefink.ticketspice.com/50sob Thursday 6/26/25 @ 3pm CT with Monica Rivera "Be Seen. Be Heard. Lead with Impact" Monica's signature framework, The Leadership Trifecta™, takes you from under-recognized to unforgettable. ✔ Personal Brand – Define what you stand for and how you want to be known. ✔ Thought Leadership – Share your perspective and ideas with clarity and confidence. ✔ Executive Presence – Lead the room with authority—online, on stage, and in meetings. Podcast Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music The Creative Impostor Studios - Multi-modal strategic storytelling with an audio-forward approach for your company, organization, or personal brand Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.

Have you ever had an experience of working with someone at the top of their game that pushes you, artistically (in a good way), to be and do more than you have in the past? A project that streeeetches your skills in a way that is at times uncomfortable and exhausting, but in the end you see (or in this case hear) what you've created and say, "Wow! That really is good."? And then suddenly, you find yourself in new rooms, having new conversations, with new people, about even more inspiring topics? Okay… well if you haven't yet had that experience, go ahead and live vicariously through me for the next hour and maybe you'll get a taste of what I mean. Let me introduce you to the Del Sol Quartet, currently composed of Charlton Lee on viola, Hyeyung Sol Yoon and Ben Keith on violins, and Kathryn Bates on cello. And if you've been paying attention, you may know that I've been having the pleasure to collaborate with Del Sol on the first season of their podcast Sounds Current, which was a 2024 official selection at the Tribeca Audio Storytelling Festival and won a Sold Signal Award for Artists & Designers Shaping Culture. But awards aside… This episode isn't just about creating a podcast, though we do talk a little bit about Sounds Current in the second half. It's about the joys and tension of being part of a group of artists (rather than a solo creator), pushing yourself to do something new in order to move society, and making art that means something valuable even when, and especially if, it doesn't make sense economically. Connect with Del Sol Quartet DelSolQuartet.com Sounds Current Podcast - subscribe/follow for bonus content! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive Sign up for free now! You'll get immediate access to a secret podcast you can add to your favorite podcast app filled with highly curated content for the creative thought leader who wants to use podcasting to make a meaningful cultural impact through podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for January & February 2025. And not again until summer. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

There are some shows, some podcasters, who embody the spark that first drew me to podcasting's flame in the depths of entrepreneurial burnout. Becky Kilmnick and Diana Doty of Homespun Haints are those podcasters. Over the years, they have become masters in the craft of independent digital storytelling and community building through their horror comedy podcast of true ghost stories. Ever the experimental entrepreneurs, Becky and Diana have recently launched a NEW project for the indie business minded creative searching for a better path. And no, this one isn't haunted… probably. Podcasting, paranormal investigations, entrepreneurial success (and failure), cats in space… all this and more lie ahead should you choose to continue down this road. Quick Links Homespun Haints MY ghost story on Homespun Haints Homespun Haints on YouTube The 2nd Startup Podcasting For Business Virtual Conference - November 2024 EMAIL ME! Let me know when you've registered for the conference -- I have a treat for you! OR Get on my calendar to talk about whether a podcast strategy building or ideation session might be right for YOUR current or future podcast. I'm looking for 3 organizations, businesses or independent podcasters who are using media to make a cultural impact to work with me this winter at an introductory rate. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

YOUR VOICE... What do you use if for? Have you ever thought of it like an instrument? Do you consider yourself to be a voice professional? Do you feel confident in your voice? Do you even LIKE the sound of it? Well… if you speak, perform, podcast, teach, lead meetings, create content for YouTube or other social media channels, you ARE probably a voice professional and your voice is an invaluable asset. Or at least it CAN be with a little guidance. And that's a pursuit worthwhile to both Mary Chan and me. And it's what we are exploring in the first half of this episode. Mary is a Podcast Strategist, Voice Coach, & Voice-Over Artist. She launches and edits podcasts for business professionals. She's the founder of Organized Sound Productions, and producer and host of The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice. Mary and I are also sharing: insights on whether your current voice is authentically yours (why or why not), the intangible benefits of podcasting, whether podcasts need to be video, the challenging parts of entrepreneurship (ahem… sales), and she'll even give you a quick guide to writing love notes to YOUR voice. Quick Links Sounds Current with Del Sol Quartet VOTE FOR US at the 2024 Signal Awards: Artists & Designers Shaping Culture by 10/17/24. (Vote for Oprah too!) The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice with Mary Chan Organized Sound Productions with Mary Podcasting For Business Virtual Conference - November 2024 The Creative Impostor interview with Megan Dougherty Podcast Editors Mastermind EMAIL ME! Let me know what you think of the Chapter Marks in the Episode. OR Get on my calendar to talk about whether a podcast strategy building or ideation session might be right for YOUR current or future podcast. I'm looking for 3 organizations, businesses or independent podcasters who are using media to make a cultural impact to work with me this fall at an introductory rate. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

I am humbled at the feet of my 7-year-old-niece who taught me a big marketing lesson this month! Maybe this applies to you too... I mentioned some interesting things in this episode. Here they are: Sounds Current with Del Sol Quartet (Tribeca Official Selection!!!) Key Change with the Santa Fe Opera (Signal Award Winner!!!) EMAIL ME! If you want to get on my calendar to talk about whether a podcast strategy building or ideation session might be right for YOUR current or future podcast. I'm looking for 3 organizations, businesses or independent podcasters who are using media to make a cultural impact to work with me this fall at an introductory rate. This episode originally streamed live on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Wanna catch the video replay and future live streams? Follow me on one of those platforms. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Have you ever heard someone tell you, "You have to show your work!" If that brings you back to high school math class... SAME. Well this episode isn't about math, unless you count "podcast value math!" Megan Dougherty is show the work for me on what I've known for a while but couldn't quite put into words... there is NOT one podcast strategy to rule them all! In fact, she wrote the book on it. And I can't stop talking about it. Now whether you're a podcaster, a creative business owner, a content marketer... really anyone putting your creative work out into the world through media, this conversation is for you. What it comes down to? How do you know if what you're doing is working and what does "working" even mean? (Hint: It's not about the downloads!) Podcasting, writing a book, getting comfortable with discomfort, and navigating existential crises... all with DATA on your side! Here we go... LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Email me [email protected]. Let me know who you are, how you're connected to podcasting (fan, creator, dreaming of being a creator, etc.) and your thoughts around monetization, purpose, changes in the industry, etc. And if you REALLY want to get my attention, how has data influenced your creative business or podcast? WANT TO WORK WITH THE CREATIVE IMPOSTOR STUDIOS? Email me for the link to book a Podcast Tea. Then we'll meet for 30min to discuss your project and how we can support you. Mentioned in this episode Podcasting for Business Conference (I'm training on using your VOICE!) Podcasting for Business Book (pre-order by 9/10/24 to get a FREE ticket to the above conference) The Company Show (Megan's podcast) Megan's website Megan on LinkedIn And... Megan's super uncomfortable but ever insightful behind-the-scenes of her book coaching experience. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Kevin Lange - Cover Art Photo Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Hey. I've been away from this podcast for about 2 years and I'm feeling kinda awkward about it. But, either you're still here or you've just found me, and that makes me super happy because I've been recently inspired to return to producing The Creative Impostor, amidst all of the other shows I'm producing for clients. I've been noticing, however, that some things are changing in the podcast space, and with creators more broadly. Some of it is awesome, and some not so much! So what do you do when some sort of transformation seems imminent? You stare bravely into the void, try to let go of expectations, and start asking questions. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Podcasting for Business Conference (I'm training on using your VOICE!) Podcasting for Business Book (pre-order by 9/10/24 to get a FREE ticket to the above conference) LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Email me [email protected]. Let me know who you are, how you're connected to podcasting (fan, creator, dreaming of being a creator, etc.) and your thoughts around monetization, purpose, changes in the industry, etc. And if you REALLY want to get my attention, how has thinking about death shaped your worldview for better or worse? WANT TO WORK WITH THE CREATIVE IMPOSTOR STUDIOS? Email me for the link to book a Podcast Tea. Then we'll meet for 30min to discuss your project and how we can support you. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Kevin Lange - Cover Art PhotoMentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

I feel like an impostor. Yes, on a repeated and ongoing basis - hence the name and premise of this podcast AND my podcast company The Creative Impostor Studios. But there are moments when this feeling is worse than usual. And that was the entire month of March 2022. Mentioned 20% off your pass to Podfest! Promo Code: podcastenvy (email me to see if the nearly free listener pass is still available!) Power Your Story (featuring my students!) #claimpodparity Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Edwin R. Ruiz - Cover Art PhotoMentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Let me tell you a Creative Impostor story for the New Year. It's about a woman taking a huge risk. The story begins during that weird week between Christmas and New Year's. Where noting gets done, no one knows what day it is and yet, somehow, you imagined getting caught up on all the things you didn't get to yet this year. It's Monday and I'm driving from Chicago to a small town in Wisconsin, not far over the state line. It's only 6pm but it grows increasingly darker and more ominous to this self-diagnosed city girl. I'm on a call with my friend Julia… running my internal monologue past her. (Thank you, Julia, as always for indulging me.) Why am I driving to Wisconsin right now? What exactly do I hope to accomplish? Who do I think I am? Why indeed? I'm taking a huge risk. It's not the same kind of risk I took when I moved from Michigan to the big city of Chicago out of college, or when I started auditioning for storefront theater productions around the city, or when I quit my full-time arts admin job to start my own yoga studio business, or even when I started this podcast. What feels different is that I'm telling you now, before it exists, before I even know exactly what it is. And the reason it's a risk to tell you is because I worry that I might not finish it. Mentioned in this episode Bri Seeley's Quantum Immersion for Business Growth My interview on The Success Diaries with Bri - Releasing Your Entanglement With the Idea of Success Podcast Envy with Bri Seeley on impostor syndrome The Creative Impostor episode 129 - The Whole Point The Creative Impostor episode 82 with Davin Youngs Davin Youngs, singer, sound healing artist, coach How to Write One Song by Jeff Tweedy Jen Edds, singer, songwriter, podcaster, etc Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Kevin Lange - Cover Art Photo Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

After 18 months of caution, this holiday season finally offers many of us a chance to commune with family and connect with old friends. Yay? Nay? How do we feel about the contact? The conversations? A lot has changed since the last time we headed over the river and through the woods. Not least is a collective intolerance for political viewpoints that don't align with our own. These are deeply partisan times to be sure. That said, is it possible for divided friends and family members to foster mutual respect for all POVs, even wind up standing on common ground? Can we begin to reclaim civil discourse around cafe and family dining tables alike? Josh Lewis (a lifelong Conservative) and David Blatt (a committed Liberal) are test-driving a version of this complicated idea, facilitating conversations between reasonable, rational voices from opposite sides of America's political discourse. Those of us about to cross into enemy territory armed only with a hot side dish and a bottle of wine will find David's and Josh's insight helpful for maintaining healthy debate around the holiday table. Among the topics we discuss is the enduring appeal of uncivil discourse, a tactic that's long stood as an editorial board favorite, amplifying outrage in everything from 17th-century broadsheets to thoroughly modern cable news. David and Josh remind us that retracing our collective steps back to the civil middle is a marathon, not a sprint. Take heart even if a friend, colleague, or family member (or two) appears unwilling to dial down the angry rhetoric. And, maybe, take an extra bottle of wine along just in case. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/134. LISTEN TO IMPROVE WITH AUNTIE ImproveWithAuntie.com MAKE PRIVATE PODCASTS FOR YOUR COMMUNITY HelloAudio CONNECT WITH JOSH & DAVID Saving Elephants Podcast David on LinkedIn CONNECT WITH ANDREA Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. Josh & David's book list is here. When you order from https://bookshop.org/shop/thecreativeimpostor 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor Studios.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Check out our brand new podcast from The Creative Impostor Studios: Improve With Auntie! It's a creative round table for your favorite aunts, aunties, ti-tis, tias... please pass it along or take a listen yourself. Available now in Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotifyaunties Apple, Google, more apps coming soon... Episode 1 is Holly, Jolly Winter Holiday Gifts & Traditions for Aunties. Thanks for listening! Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 133. Beginner's mind. That place where you don't know anything, where there's simply a desire to do. An inkling -- what a terrific word, inkling -- a slight knowledge or vague notion, it even implies curiosity. It's a good place to be, with infinite possibility. It's like the beginning of a new relationship with its flush of excitement and that nauseated uncertainty. Your senses are heightened and your rational brain is fuzzy. You can't think about any thing else. And six years ago in 2015, I was there with podcasting. I'd been there before with operating a storefront yoga studio, with becoming a yoga teacher, with filmmaking, with acting. And I suppose even with singing, though, I don't really remember that because I was a toddler. But this was different. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/133 Podcasting? Dreaming of podcasting? Join me at She Podcasts Live - Saturday October 16, 2021 for Values Based Podcasting: Craft a Show of Significance CONNECT WITH ANDREA Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from https://bookshop.org/shop/thecreativeimpostor 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor Studios. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! When you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

While recording this episode, I wrote down the following equation: Communication + boundaries = freedom to explore and play So, yeah...we're talking about sex as self-care with Karen Yates, somatic sex educator as well as creator and host of Wild & Sublime, the live show and podcast that delivers a sexy spin on infotainment. Sex however is too narrow a term - at least by current, uniquely American standards. Erotic mindfulness is more expansive and inviting, focusing on openness and sensual pleasure rather than just the act. If you're like me - a full-grown, cis-gendered, sexually active adult - even PG-rated discussions about sex (like this one) still make your cheeks flame. Karen, who's a longtime member of Chicago's sex-positive scene, has a knack for making frank discussions welcoming no matter where her audience falls on the sexual spectrum. "We talk about kink. We talk about vanilla sex. We talk about LGBTQ issues. We talk about just how to relate to each other." Did you catch that? Relating to each other and to self is Wild & Sublime's main thrust. Pardon the pun but when you hang around with Karen, you can't help it. And if COVID has left you blissfully or woefully partner-free? Erotic mindfulness should be at the top of your self-care practice. "It's always good to build a new relationship with your body because the body gives so much information," Karen says. "Bottom line, no matter where you come from, it's going to be an expansive, extraordinary exploration." *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/132 Podcasting? Dreaming of podcasting? Hear the rest of my conversation with Karen on Podcast Envy. Ask me your burning question - get a coaching session for no charge when you sign up for Office Hours on Podcast Envy! CONNECT WITH KAREN Wild & Sublime Podcast Instagram @wildandsublime Facebook @wildandsublime Karen's Biofield Tuning - Sound Therapy Get on the newsletter to find out when live Chicago events are back! CONNECT WITH ANDREA Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) JOIN THE COMMUNITY, SUPPORT THE SHOW I've have TWO opportunities for you! Join The Creative Impostor Collective for free on Mighty Networks! Subscribe on Patreon to the Craft & Culture private podcast to follow along my next voice journey. I'm sharing more behind the scenes reflections on the various Podcast Envy and Creative Impostor interview episodes and more of my personal story, in the hopes that it helps you to realize that you are not alone on this creative path and inspires some idea in your creative life and work. You'll be helping to support the show (and me!) in exchange for bonus content. You choose your monthly support level of $3, $9, or $27/month. Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from https://bookshop.org/shop/thecreativeimpostor 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor Studios. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Can a conversation with a rebel influencer, recorded mid-pandemic, inspire us toward greater self-love and trust as we emerge from the COVID cocoon? Jetty Nieuwenhuis (pronounced Yeti) is the rebel in question. It's an appropriate modifier to a term that absolutely conjures images of well-connected content creators seemingly unencumbered by life's petty worries. Also: young. Influencer is overwhelmingly associated with youth. When it comes to the typical influencer credentials, Jetty aged out of the ingenue mold before she even began. Those few additional years have gifted her with wisdom, experience, and a healthy dose of authentic middle-finger mindset. I love Jetty because when she says living your life is the ultimate act of self-care, it's not a hollow platitude; it's her ongoing practice. A survivor of Lyme disease and bulimia, Jetty gradually grew into a place of listening to her body and mind rather than other people. So, here we are, ever so slowly move beyond our protective bubbles. We're bound to bump up against our fears out there. That's okay. Maybe we know ourselves a little better than before. Perhaps we're more adept at focusing inward as we proceed outward. As Jetty says, we can live life on our own terms. There's no time like the present. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/131 CONNECT WITH JETTY https://www.instagram.com/trujetty/ https://trujetty.com/story/ CONNECT WITH ANDREA Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) JOIN THE COMMUNITY, SUPPORT THE SHOW I've have TWO opportunities for you! Join The Creative Impostor Collective for free on Mighty Networks! Subscribe on Patreon to the Craft & Culture private podcast to follow along my next voice journey. I'm sharing more behind the scenes reflections on the various Podcast Envy and Creative Impostor interview episodes and more of my personal story, in the hopes that it helps you to realize that you are not alone on this creative path and inspires some idea in your creative life and work. You'll be helping to support the show (and me!) in exchange for bonus content. You choose your monthly support level of $3, $9, or $27/month. Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from https://bookshop.org/shop/thecreativeimpostor 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor Studios. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

"Anti-racism work is not about saving the unfortunate; anti-racism work is about saving all of us, improving the lives of all of us." ~Lori L. Tharps One of the themes to emerge from the not your typical self-care series is connection. Specifically, the idea that pursuing practices that require greater inward focus or offer less obvious immediate gratification creates a ripple effect. Anti-racism is self-care on a global scale. If you're thinking, "Um, Andrea, that's a bold claim and an unconventional discipline to add to my routine," let me counter with this: it's all about mindset. Lori L. Tharps - yes, of Kinky Gazpacho fame - believes that each individual action chips away at a towering problem until our collective efforts topple the entire system. There's one critical catch. "If people look at anti-racism work, particularly white people, if they look at it as 'well, you know, this is charity work for Black people and Brown people and I should just do it because it's the right thing and they need my help,' that's not the right mindset to go into," cautions the blogger and host of My American Meltingpot. On her podcast, Lori approaches the practice of anti-racism with clear-eyed directness, especially in her "Don't Be Racist" series, recorded in the last half of 2020. In it, she offered some different ways of thinking about how we view the subject through a broader lens, how we incorporate these efforts into our lives, what that may look like - and allowing space for what that may not look like. Lori's creative non-fiction style transitions seamlessly from her writing to her show which makes the prospect of dismantling this whole fabricated story of race totally doable. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/130 Hear more about the evolution of Lori's podcast on Podcast Envy (episode releases shortly after this one.) Get Lori's books from Bookshop.org! Kinky Gazpacho: Life, Love & Spain Same Family, Different Colors: Confronting Colorism in America's Diverse Families Substitute Me Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America Podcast Episodes Mentioned My American Meltingpot e48: Don't Be Racist My American Meltingpot e50: Don't Be Racist - Take Action My American Meltingpot e51: Don't Be Racist - Decolonize Your Mind CONNECT WITH LORI L. THARPS My American Meltingpot Podcast Instagram JOIN THE COMMUNITY I've have TWO opportunities for you! Join The Creative Impostor Collective for free on Mighty Networks! Subscribe on Patreon to the Craft & Culture private podcast to follow along my next voice journey. I'm sharing more behind the scenes reflections on the various Podcast Envy and Creative Impostor interview episodes and more of my personal story, in the hopes that it helps you to realize that you are not alone on this creative path and inspires some idea in your creative life and work. You'll be helping to support the show (and me!) in exchange for bonus content. You choose your monthly support level of $3, $9, or $27/month. Connect with Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

"I don't want to be interacting with people on a day-to-day basis and have them feeling like, 'Andrea...she's just really collapsed.' That's terrible. That's not the energy that I want to be putting out into the world. That's not how I want to be perceived. And it's definitely not how I think of myself." ~Andrea Klunder I don't know about you, but at this moment, at the end of March 2021, moving into April I am feeling like it is time for a shift. That makes sense. It's springtime in the Midwest. It's about those green little plants that are popping up out of the earth. It's about opening the windows for the first time in ages and doing some spring cleaning, clearing the dust. And WHOA, has it been one long winter! I'm going to go ahead and categorize summer 2020 as winter, spring 2020 as winter. It was all winter, as far as I was concerned, for, you know, pandemic reasons. And I decided to do a little spring cleaning for my VOICE with a voice lesson -- coaching session actually -- but I have not had a voice lesson in more than 10 years and this opened up a bunch of cans of worms (ew!) -- about health, recovering from trauma, fears about aging, identity, the way people perceive me, and the stories we tell ourselves. Thank you to Davin Youngs for the session and the insights! (Meet Davin in episode 082.) Now as we move into this shift together... What is challenging or confronting you in your creative life and work? What are you exploring? What questions are you asking? What do you want to talk about or hear about on the show? Email me your thoughts and requests, share your own experiences, ask some questions. You can send a regular old email, or attach a voice memo. AND/OR join The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks to attend our Community Zooms and we can talk about it there. It's free to join! *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/129 *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY I've have TWO opportunities for you! Join The Creative Impostor Collective for free on Mighty Networks! Subscribe on Patreon to the Craft & Culture private podcast to follow along my next voice journey. I'm sharing more behind the scenes reflections on the various Podcast Envy and Creative Impostor interview episodes and more of my personal story, in the hopes that it helps you to realize that you are not alone on this creative path and inspires some idea in your creative life and work. You'll be helping to support the show (and me!) in exchange for bonus content. You choose your monthly support level of $3, $9, or $27/month. Connect with Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 128. "Even a true, traditional guru — his only intention would be to introduce you to the teacher that exists within yourself." ~Mason Pain Throughout this entire pandemic (hello, first anniversary!), I've grown more keenly aware of my need for: A protective bubble for my mind, a metaphysical helmet if you like, to protect my synapses from the torrent of bad news and keyed-up discourse and… A phrase to describe the practices that contribute to my sense of inner + outer wellbeing – something beyond the retail boon of self-care and… While I'm at it, a true reckoning around those beneficial practices with problematic roots It's a lot to unpack in a year that has served up more than its share of awakenings. Gong resonance sound therapist and yoga teacher Mason Pain has a strategy for calibrating his thoughts and actions around all those weighty issues. He advocates that we all develop more discernment and build intuition into our everyday lives. He's well aware of what a challenge that can be having wrestled with the recent (as well as the long-standing) revelations accusations of disturbing abuse committed by Yogi Bhajan, the now-deceased spiritual head of Kundalini yoga. Oh, self-care, why can't you just be about delicious cupcakes and cat/cow pose (delicious as well, but in a different way)?! I struggled with what to call this episode... Slow down, go deeper Meet your inner teacher Move and breathe Protect your mind and your heart ...They all apply to both the episode AND the deep healing that any of us could use right now. What do you think? I'd love to hear your response to this conversation with Mason. Email me your thoughts, share your own experiences. You can send a regular old email, or attach a voice memo. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/128 Special Music - "Glass Bass by Frankum & Frankumjay on Freesound.org. Licensed under the Creative Commons. *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY I've have TWO opportunities for you! Join The Creative Impostor Collective for free on Mighty Networks! Hear my yoga story and why I'm taking a break from teaching… I'll be recording some of my personal history with yoga (it hasn't all been savasana!) for my private podcast feed on Patreon, a crowdfunding platform where you can support the show (and me!) in exchange for bonus content. You choose your monthly support level of $3, $9, or $27/month. Connect with Mason Instagram Connect with Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 127. "We really need routines, so our reptilian brain isn't on high alert/alarm mode all the time." ~Mira Binzen One of the throughlines to emerge from our exploration of not your typical self-care is the basic human need for routine, some sort of practical ritual that anchors us to calm even during life's daily chaos. Mira Binzen believes the power of practice lies in its rigor and discipline - two words the commercial well-being industry willfully ignores. She has a keen understanding of the adjustments needed to return emotional, behavioral, and physiological systems to balance. As a yogi with a background in developmental therapy working with children who have sensory processing issues, aromatherapy is one of her favorite tools. Adolescents aren't the only ones in need of self-regulation assistance these days. Most of us have spent the last year swinging from manic productive impulses to bone-deep lethargy. The use of oils and oil blends as part of long-range self-care practice works to even out those opposing drives. There's a science to scent, of course, but you don't have to understand the process behind its power. "You already know," says Mira, somehow addressing both essential oils and our intrinsic need to return to the rigor of our routines. "We don't trust ourselves, or we wonder if we're doing it right or enough, and you are. You are. Trust yourself." Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/127 Special Music - "Glass Bass by Frankum & Frankumjay on Freesound.org. Licensed under the Creative Commons. *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY I've have THREE opportunities for you... Get my secret recipes for springtime essential oils and bonus behind-the-scenes podcast outtakes. Support The Creative Impostor on Patreon. Join The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks! Practice talking to strangers and maybe make a new friend - RSVP for the Podcast Brunch Club mixer 3/13. Connect with Mira Website Global Family Yoga Connect with Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.

Episode 126. "I think that a lot of Black people are waking up to our beauty and our majesty and looking at... we are not who we have been reported to be." ~Lisa Lackey The sun is setting a bit later these days (hurray!), so I thought I'd take Creative Impostor listeners back to an episode I recorded around the time of the winter solstice, those darkest days of the year. Hear me out. I promise this conversation remains relevant to our time, regardless of what the calendar says, and our ongoing exploration of not your typical self-care regimes. Lisa Lackey, M.A., LCPC, CSAT, CMAT, lays out her fundamental approach to some of life's most vexing challenges: depression and the generational traumas that often compound it. Racism, too, and the cultural norms embedded within our public and private approaches to mental well-being. Besides being one of my podcast clients, Lisa is an insightful, some might say even a prescient person. OK, I am saying that because our chat back in December touches on issues that many of us are experiencing today. Yes, it's easy to forecast the spirit-crushing lethargy to come at the onset of a midwestern winter. Yes, it's just as simple to predict nationwide sadness over the first anniversary of the pandemic, with its unfathomable death count and slow vaccination rollout. Coupled with the country's ongoing racial reckoning, however, it's been starkly apparent to me how many people in my personal and professional circles have all - very recently - reported feeling something more profound than a passing case of the winter blues. For a collective depression this deep, the self-care must be revolutionary. This episode hits the trifecta by exploring the bold, messy, and real issues that are keeping us apart while simultaneously drawing us closer together. Two brilliant series from Lisa Black Women, Racism, and Trauma and Black Woman Burnout are available now on Insideout Conversations. The episode I specifically referenced (and sobbed while editing) was 36: Black women, racism, trauma, and our beautiful bodies. Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/126 Special Music - "Glass Bass by Frankum & Frankumjay on Freesound.org. Licensed under the Creative Commons. *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks is free to join. AND... Are you a creative professional who podcasts? Join Podcast Envy: Craft & Culture. Join us for the Podcast Brunch Club mixer 3/13. Connect with Lisa Website Podcast Instagram Connect with Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 125. "Being glued to your chair, to your computer, to your phone doesn't necessarily equal productivity. ~Pam Covarrubias Productivity and self-care may sound like contrary pursuits. Still, if anyone can combine these classic opposites into an uncommon but cohesive practice, it's podcaster, conscious productivity coach, and recovering procrastinator Pam Covarrubias. Heads up: This episode makes liberal use of a "b" word, an "s" word, and an "f" word. Intrigued? Fabulous! Although the language doesn't get nearly as salty as you might imagine (what, precisely, are you imaging?), the episode does provide a few choice words, courtesy of Pam, to add to your self-care arsenal. Fire away the next time you need to make space for productivity. Once you've made some breathing room, it's time to supercharge those tasks and lean into some reciprocal encouragement. For that, you're going to need a PowerSister. No, not a blood relative. No, not even a close friend (don't despair, it's for a good reason). Learn what a PowerSister is and how to find one in this episode and then head over to last year's Podcast Envy conversation where Pam and I chat more extensively about her show Café con Pam. Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/125 Special Music - "Glass Bass by Frankum & Frankumjay on Freesound.org. Licensed under the Creative Commons. Hear my thoughts on friction and podcasting on the crossover episode inspired by Pam for Podcast Envy! Coming soon... *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks is free to join. AND... Are you a creative professional who podcasts? Apply for our Podcast Envy Pro Pod now. Or book a complimentary podcast "tea" with me to learn more about the 2021 cohort and see if it's right for you. Connect with Pam Website Café con Pam Instagram PowerSisters Method Connect with Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 124. "In the midst of uncertainty, when there is this kind of situation of not knowing what to do, you realize that the majority of people aren't doing anything. So there's an opportunity there to do something." ~Kate Sullivan Good conversation over a delicious meal with friends is the stuff of my pandemic daydreams. Emmy Award-winning journalist Kate Sullivan has found a distinctive way to tell inspiring stories over food - and package the combo for streaming. To Dine For is her celebration of ingenuity, hard work, and achievement told over food, now available via PBS and Amazon Prime. There's also a companion podcast. Each episode showcases a conversation between Kate and her guest at a restaurant of her guest's choice. Whether recorded in a Michelin-starred dining room or a booth at IHOP, Kate's genuine curiosity makes for intimate and revelatory discussions. With a side of buttermilk pancakes. Or garlic noodles. As a viewer, To Dine For's format feels especially transportive right now. Part armchair travelogue, part ask-me-anything, the show offers respite from the uncertainty swirling around us. The interviews remind us that daring to dream is always an option. Kate says the process of crafting, pitching, and producing the show taught her the same. It took a leap of faith to leave her secure but draining job in local news and trust that inspiration would lead to personal and professional fulfillment. Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/124 Special Music - "Glass Bass by Frankum & Frankumjay on Freesound.org. Licensed under the Creative Commons. Hear more from Kate about To Dine For over on the crossover interview for Podcast Envy! Coming soon... *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks is free to join. AND... Are you a creative professional who podcasts? Apply for our Podcast Envy Pro Pod now. Or book a complimentary podcast "tea" with me to learn more about the 2021 cohort and see if it's right for you. Connect with Kate To Dine For Podcast Instagram Facebook Twitter Connect with Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.

Episode 123. "I feel that self-care, sometimes, it's not just about you; it could be, like, community self-care." ~Cassandre Dunbar What is self-care now? In the wake of last summer's peaceful protests against racial inequity? Alongside a presidential transition marred by threats of further violence? How can we support the collective while caring for ourselves - and vice versa? Challenging questions about wellness have led me to people who are redefining the standard answers, like Cassandre Dunbar. As host of the podcast, Be Well, Sis, she embodies the idea of self-care as a civic duty, speaking directly to women of color, a group long under-considered by mainstream wellness content creators. Even with her medical degree and a background in teaching, Cassandre had difficulty locating wellness information, especially discussions centered on mental health within the Black community. So, she did what anyone with a full-time job and a family would do when inspiration struck: she let it percolate in the back of her mind for five years. Then the pandemic hit and all her fears about starting a podcast morphed into fuel for her fire. "I just embraced being an amateur." Podcasting inadvertently became a three-pronged approach to wellness. Crafting each episode made her feel good, which, in turn, made her family happier. Producing the show connected her community and expanded their access to vital information. "I want women to have a safe space to exchange ideas and information, to get encouragement...I want people to feel empowered in their health and in their wellness." Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/123 Special Music - "Glass Bass by Frankum & Frankumjay on Freesound.org. Licensed under the Creative Commons. *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks is free to join. Are you a creative professional who podcasts? Apply for our Podcast Envy Pro Pod now. Or book a complimentary podcast "tea" with me to learn more about the 2021 cohort and see if it's right for you. Connect with Cassandre Be Well, Sis Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Connect with Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Page @thecreativeimpostorInstagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 122. "It's not enough to just sit there and come to an awareness about it; you literally have to do something about it." ~Rebecca Lefebvre After a year that's spanned 42-odd months, the first episode of 2021 is a conversation steeped in practical magic, the kind that can recenter individuals and rehabilitate entire social structures. That's a tall order, I know. Luckily, Rebecca Lefebvre BSW, BSN, RN is an expert with a gift for interpreting ancient tools and applying them to 21st-century challenges. As all those post-nominal letters indicate, Rebecca knows her way around modern systems: social work, science, graphic design, public policy, small business ownership. She understands what makes personal and public systems tick. And what has thrown so many of them out of whack. At Avec La Vie, her online shop, Rebecca curates a collection of products for conscious, purposeful living she created to restore individual operating systems. My favorite is her trio of lush, boxed card decks. With each nature-inspired deck, Rebecca gently ushers the querent through stages of contemplation, healing, and transformation. Collective Wisdom, the beautiful bi-monthly magazine that Rebecca began self-publishing in March of 2020, is another outlet for her interest in resetting our collective outlook. Each issue she says is a place where science and spirituality unite around insights, opportunities, and activities. Rebecca's creative artistry and professional expertise are the perfect antidotes to the year that was. I've got my deck ready... Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/122 Special Music - "Glass Bass by Frankum & Frankumjay on Freesound.org. Licensed under the Creative Commons. *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks is free to join. Are you a creative professional who podcasts? Apply for our Podcast Envy Pro Pod now. Or book a complimentary podcast "tea" with me to learn more about the 2021 cohort and see if it's right for you. Connect with Rebecca Avec La Vie Instagram Collective Wisdom Magazine Connect with Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 121. "He told me to stay, that love was more important than visiting temples." ~Andrea Klunder It came to my attention recently that I did a whole series on travel stories and had not recorded my own travel story to share with you. And while I have been recording these conversations for you with amazing guests about travel AND now self-care, Erica Courdae and India Jackson offered a theme for the month of November in their professional DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) network Pause On The Play. The theme: wellness. Perfect timing! And then one day India posted the following prompt in the group: What's the most adventurous or uncomfortable thing you've tried in support of your wellbeing? What were your takeaways? Now wellness, wellbeing, self-care... that was the industry that I was in, and ultimately feel like I failed in, for more than five years. Between yoga, meditation, therapeutic bodywork, Reiki, essential oils, tarot, acupuncture, sound healing, botanical skincare... I've tried a lot of things and they have often put me in uncomfortable positions, but the word 'adventurous' felt different. It immediately brought to mind a risk, more accurately, a series of risks that I took for my 34th birthday in 2012. I posted a response to that prompt in Pause On The Play and India asked me if I had yet recorded a podcast episode about that experience. I was surprised to look back over my catalog of The Creative Impostor to discover that I hadn't... not really. But now that I have crafted that story on virtual paper, I see why I hadn't shared it. It feels vulnerable. I think it's because I have some regrets from this time in my life and from this story in particular. So, here goes... Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/121 *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks is free to join -- let's say farewell to 2020 together! January 1st @ 11am CST. Are you a creative professional who podcasts? Apply for our Podcast Envy Pro Pod now. Or book a complimentary podcast "tea" with me to learn more about the 2021 cohort and see if it's right for you. Connect with Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 120. "Perfection is not required." ~Kelly Covert If your inbox is anything like mine (I feel for you), there's no end to the number of resolution-writing guides you've received; everything one needs to generate! improve! accomplish! To say nothing of the bad habits you're sure to (finally) crush. As aggressive well-meaning as they are, those articles promising more and better ultimately leave me feeling less than. It's beyond time for resolution evolution! Inner-voice coach, author, musician, and podcaster Kelly Covert agrees. After years of failing to live up to grand resolutions, Kelly swapped quantitative perfectionism - those mostly material goals our culture loves to measure - for kinder habits. Kelly distilled these techniques into a quarterly journal called The Enoughness Planner. I love this format! Unlike traditional goal-setting, this guide prompts participants to discern the difference between conditioned expectations and deeply-rooted intentions. Once identified, you create a personalized routine to support what Kelly calls everyday worthiness. After that, it's just a matter of building upon activities that make you feel good rather than ticking tasks off a homogenized list of accomplishments. Kinder habits and everyday worthiness. Better goals for the New Year. Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/120 Special Music - "Glass Bass by Frankum & Frankumjay on Freesound.org. Licensed under the Creative Commons. *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks is free to join -- let's say farewell to 2020 together! January 1st @ 11am CST. Are you a creative professional who podcasts? Apply for our Podcast Envy Pro Pod now. Or book a complimentary podcast "tea" with me to learn more about the 2021 cohort and see if it's right for you. Connect with Kelly CIe056: Kelly Covert Enoughness Planner In Her Voice: Kinder Habits Connect with Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 119. "It's sort of like using frequency as a pharmacy." ~Shannon Harris ***All music in this episode (other than our theme music) is used with permission from Shannon Harris, and is composed, produced, and copyrighted by Shannon.*** It's not a stretch to say that travel is a form of self-care. As this series transitions from unusual travel paths to uncommon self-care, it's not a stretch to say that Shannon Harris is the perfect person to help bridge the gap. Shannon's a musician, DJ, world traveler, educator, Qi Gong practitioner, and mastermind behind Audio Pharmacology™. What the...? You got it right if you're thinking sound as medicine. By tapping into the science of sound, he harnesses frequencies associated with the body's systems. Acupuncturists enlist needles to impact the body's energy flow; Shannon works with music. The goal of each is the same: to positively impact organs, brainwaves, muscles, chakras, tissue, etc. To further his self-directed, sound-centric education, Shannon's made travel a priority. Before the pandemic, he gigged around the globe, using his downtime to learn from local elders and spiritual leaders. These days, he's sticking closer to home. While he waits for the world to reopen, Shannon's putting the finishing touches on a project that's near to my heart: an immersive experience tailored to the needs of Chicago public school students. Interested in Shannon's original conscious music compositions? Check out AfriFuTrinity, his SoundCloud series of genre-blending music-as-medicine. Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/119 *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks is free to join -- let's say farewell to 2020 together! January 1st @ 11am CST. Are you a creative professional who podcasts? Apply for our Podcast Envy Pro Pod now. Or book a complimentary podcast "tea" with me to learn more about the 2021 cohort and see if it's right for you. Connect with Shannon Website Instagram Facebook SoundCloud - New episode of AfriFuTrinity: Quantum Cosmic Futures© launch every 3rd Thursday on SoundCloud: The next ones coming up... Episode 7 - Dec 17th 2020 - https://soundcloud.com/shannon-harris73 Episode 8 - Jan 14th 2021 - https://soundcloud.com/shannon-harris73 Connect with Andrea Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Show some love for The Creative Impostor! I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 118. "I think we often overlook what's in our backyards. Like, it's ridiculous how many places that you can see if even if you just drive a few hours out and really appreciate what you have." ~Debbie Arcangeles Conversation with Debbie Arcangeles is a lot like spinning the giant prize wheel at a carnival: every topic is a winner. And since I'm terrible at choosing, Debbie obliged me with a spin 'round multiple subjects - travel! entrepreneurship! remote work! work/life balance! podcasting! - in just under thirty minutes. As the creative force behind The Offbeat Life, a business that includes her podcast, an entrepreneurial skills platform, and brand partnership opportunities, Debbie's built a fully-remote lifestyle doing what she loves: traveling and speaking with people. While there's a lot to love about her digital nomad perks, big lessons come with the territory. Some are cultural; like how her Filipino features are often mistaken for the predominant local ethnicity. Others are professional; like the amount of time she's dedicated to growing her business. After years as an informal source for answers to entrepreneurial and digital nomad questions, Debbie created a menu of masterclasses and professional podcast services. She's equal parts teacher and cheerleader of the location independent lifestyle. Debbie has tips for making the most of local life, and plenty of international tales to tell. Hear some of Debbie's favorite strategies for monetizing her podcast on the crossover episode she recorded for Podcast Envy episode 76. Links, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned, ... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/118 *** JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks is free to join -- let's say farewell to 2020 together! Are you a creative professional who podcasts? Apply for our Podcast Envy Pro Pod now. Or book a complimentary podcast "tea" with me to learn more about the 2021 cohort and see if it's right for you. Connect with Debbie The Offbeat Life The Offbeat Life Podcast How To Create A Podcast Instagram Facebook Twitter Connect with me Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Support The Creative Impostor! LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 117. "I think it's always kind of a struggle of not feeling like I'm fully fulfilling my purpose. As much as I love my business and I love the freedom, especially, that it gives me - I mean, what entrepreneur doesn't love that? - but I still feel that lack of purpose." ~Rebekah Read Listen to The Creative Impostor's current series, and you'll quickly pick up on a theme: travel as a love story. The guests differ in age and background, but all have prioritized travel, building a professional life on the go. These inspiring people share a love for the places and people off the beaten path, some backing into romance on the road, while others have found forever homes in foreign lands. Rebekah Read's story is a bit different but no less love-filled. "All of a sudden, I was thrown into motherhood and was not expecting that. I was 22, you know? I thought I was going to be doing marketing." Now 28, the Seattle-based owner of Rebekah Read Creative, a website branding agency, looks back at her younger self and knows with complete conviction that her trajectory pointed in one direction. Rebekah first visited Central America as a student fulfilling college degree requirements. She returned as a grad with her marketing degree in hand and big dreams of assisting a local non-profit with its messaging. Reality quickly settled in. Rebekah shifted gears, working on a foster care program for orphaned children while also providing ad hoc care in the nursery. The physically, spiritually, and emotionally exhausting experience crystalized Rebekah's desire to combine passion with purpose. Digital nomads and skill seekers take note: Rebekah's offering a Squarespace SEO course for $97 which includes a Facebook group for community support during your website revamp process. She'll also host Round 2 of her online mastermind program in 2021! Space is limited and registration begins in November. Check out all the details at rebekahreadcreative.com Links, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned, ... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/117 *** Connect with Rebekah rebekareadcreative.com Facebook Instagram Pinterest Connect with me: Join our twice weekly Community Zoom sessions for free! Get the details inside The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks! Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Support The Creative Impostor! LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. When you order from Bookshop, through my link, 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor studios through their affiliate program. Grow your own online community using Mighty Networks! It's where we host The Creative Impostor Collective and when you create your own group with the Business or Community plan, we receive a thank you bonus from them for referring you. Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 115. "It can be done. You can bring the travel adventure home." ~Lisette Austin Traveling is a state of mind - especially during a pandemic. And free access is awarded to those who think outside the box. Lisette Austin takes that axiom and spins it into COVID comfort for those suffering from acute wanderlust. Before she gifts us with her stay-put suggestions and addictive optimism, however… Allow me to cry into my teacup for a moment. Chances are if you're an avid traveler (or were an avid traveler) before COVID, you're doing some crying of your own -- perhaps into a different beverage but tears all the same. There's a frivolous kind of torture that XXX my soul every time I hear a jet engine roar overhead. Planes crisscross the sky all day long - but no one's going anywhere. Especially not me. Or you. Unless you're lucky enough to live beyond the restrictions imposed on US passport holders. So what's a globetrotter to do when the world's in timeout? Jet Set Lisette as she's known to her podcast audience and travel-hack students has some ideas, and they all begin with this question: what is the thing inside us that makes travel feel so important? The answer, she says, strips away all the admittedly fun distractions that add flavor to our trips and reconnects us to our heart-centered motivation. Is there a salve that recreates the adventure and connectedness of travel? "Travel can feel like this amazing, quick vehicle for those kinds of experiences," says Lisette. By identifying core motivations and using those as prompts, pouty armchair travelers (with teacups in hand) will land on resourceful ways to bring the feeling home and pass the time until the world opens up again. Psst: Listen to more Lisette on a crossover episode of Podcast Envy! Links, resources, opportunities... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/115 *** Connect with Lisette: WebsiteThe Globetrotter Lounge Podcast Instagram Facebook Connect with me: Join our twice weekly Community Zoom sessions for free! Get the details inside The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks! Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review:http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 114. "I think we should all strive to be a global citizen and to get past, you know, our immediate doorstep." ~Sarah Mikutel Sarah Mikutel is back! This time, for her Creative Imposter close-up. If you haven't yet tuned in to our conversation over on Podcast Envy...queue up that episode immediately. On it, you'll hear Sarah share her evolution from avid podcast listener to creator of two+ shows: Postcard Academy, Podcasting Step-By-Step, and a *secret* one that takes niche podcasting to the next level*. For this show, Sarah treats us to some lyrical, sensory-laden armchair travel. If, like me, you're aching to feel the excitement of landing in a foreign country again, Sarah's origin story of sorts will spark creative daydreaming. Her predictions for post-pandemic wanderings will prompt you to revisit that travel vision board you shelved way back in March. What sets Postcard Academy apart from other travel-focused media is the lens through which Sarah presents her stories. Her narrative exists outside the Eat, Pray, Love trope, the lost soul that - for better or worse - has become the defacto persona of many female-driven works. Instead, she provides an alternative viewpoint, a fun and informative guide for the average traveler. "I like to feature women, and we talk about their adopted city and how they made it happen and get their insider food and culture tips." *Want the details on Sarah's *secret* show? Then, you know where to go: Podcast Envy! Links, resources, opportunities... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/114 *** Learn to Launch a Podcast of Your Own Thursday October 1st @ 6:30pm CDT This is the last launch class of the year! Limited to 9 students. Tickets via Eventbrite Connect with Sarah Website Postcard Academy Podcasting Step-By-Step Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Connect with me Join our twice weekly Community Zoom sessions for free! Get the details inside The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks! Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review:http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 113. "I was incredibly romantic because all my ideas about working and becoming a professional and building my career, they were already a little bit torn apart by me quitting my first job." ~Zselyke Kecskés This episode is a love story, an old-fashioned romance with a quirky meet-cute, all filtered through the lens of decidedly modern challenges: WhatsApp courtship, COVID complications, and digital nomadship. It's the stuff of Netflix dreams – with a dose of reality that only serves to make the story more relatable. The heroine of this adventure, Zselyke Kecskés, is a multilingual digital marketing specialist for small business. Her decisions may appear scattershot on paper. Girl goes to a mountain meditation retreat. Girl meets boy. Girl and boy spend intense days together. Girl travels 30 hours to be with boy one week before starting a new job. And that's just where the story gets exciting! Listen closely. As Zselyke's journey progresses – from Hungary (the country of her birth) to Chicago (her current location) – the main drivers of her life become apparent and begin to make complete sense together. Wanderlust and belonging are competing forces on paper. The push to get out vs the pull to settle down. And the two apply not only to travel but to jobs and relationships as well. But beyond the incredible travelogue that Zselyke's story provides (especially in the time of pandemic-paused roaming), her life experiences are a reminder that the two work well in tandem if we allow ourselves the space to let them play out. Links, resources, opportunities... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/113 *** The Creative Impostor Collective & Roundtable: Art vs Comfort Friday September 11 @ 6:00pm CDT Become part of an upcoming episode of The Creative Impostor, facilitated by 4 artists in The Creative Impostor Collective! Tickets by Donation via Eventbrite or Join The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks to RSVP for free! Connect with me Join our twice weekly Community Zoom sessions for free! Get the details inside The Creative Impostor Collective on Mighty Networks! Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review:http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 112. "Travel will humble you quickly." ~Lisa James Mark this episode as your first dose of The Creative Impostor's cure for cabin fever, a prescription for passport blues and Instagram envy in the time of COVID. Lisa James kicks off a series of conversations with travel storytellers. The woman behind Adventurous Midlifer is challenging the rigid terms by which influencers are defined - and fostering genuine connections along the way. An intrepid adventurer, Lisa's embraced travel realness since she first grabbed her passport, her backpack, her five-year-old twins and set off Guatemala. In 1999. Pre-5G. Post-Guatemalan civil war. 35 countries later, Lisa's enjoying her life as the antithesis of Instagram's typical travel influencer. She's Black, budget-conscious, and middle-aged. She doesn't even like taking or posting pictures all that much! Not exactly a POV found with a quick scroll. "I just felt like I wanted to create something where I can talk about what I love - which is travel - but I can talk about what's in my heart, that's relevant to this season in my life, of midlife." Links, resources, opportunities... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/112 *** Podcast Envy Craft & Culture Get outtakes from this episode along with behind the scenes of The Creative Impostor, and podcasting tips should you choose to create your own show! http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/craftandculture Connect with me Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn @andreaklunder Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor - Screenshot your favorite episode and tag me! LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 111. "In this phase of growth, it feels weird. It feels nebulous. It feels like this molting bird... Sometimes it takes as long as it takes, you know, it's not the enlightenment Olympics." ~Tina Dietz This episode is for the birds. Or, rather, about birds. Or, more accurately, how much creative humans have in common with molting parrots. Hang with me; this episode isn't wall-to-wall ornithology talk. I recorded my conversation with Vocal Leadership Expert and Podcast Host Tina Dietz way back in the before-times. Still, her message about self-acceptance and faith in our creative evolution rings doubly true at a time when putting our trust in anything is a struggle. She just happens to equate this transition with shedding feathers. As founder and CEO of Twin Flames Studios, Tina molds (not molts) experts into influencers, teaching clients how to amplify their message. Whether it's through their own podcasts, as guests of other shows, or as in-demand speakers, Tina's vocal leadership expertise goes beyond the simple correction of speech mechanics. Transitions rarely come without challenges. There's the macro level, global shifts taking place right now, and then there are the awkward personal doubts and missteps. You're not wrong for feeling vulnerable. Massive life changes force us to question our personal and professional identities. Happy molting! Links, resources, opportunities... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/111 *** Podfest Global Summit SO MUCH GOOD PODCASTING CONTENT! August 10-15 I'm presenting: Let Your Voice Shine - Voice Coaching Friday August 14, 2020 @ 11am Central Time Get your pass ASAP (ranging from FREE on up for bonus content & VIP access!) Note: The free pass does NOT include Friday's sessions, BUT if that is what your budget allows, sign up, then email your confirmation to me at [email protected] and I will send you the recording of my voice session. Launch Your Podcast Zoom Class Tune in for this interactive overview of crafting a podcast you and your audience will love! Thursday August 13, 2020 - I have just a few spots left on a "pay what you can" sliding scale. Anything over $1 is fair! http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/launchenvy Podcast Envy Office Hours Get featured on my other show Podcast Envy -- let's dig deep into making your show the envy of everyone else. Sign up to receive a complimentary coaching call with me about your podcast (or the podcast you are dreaming of) and we'll air it on Podcast Envy! http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/officehours Connect with me Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative LinkedIn @andreaklunder Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor - Screenshot your favorite episode and tag me! LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

"Whenever there's a big shift in the world, those who have the most embedded power stand to lose the most. And those who have had little power, like small businesses, artists... they have an opportunity to seize that moment, pivot quickly in a way that most of these large institutions can't and take advantage of the new landscape." ~Lucas Spivey By listener request, I am brining you this bonus episode with Lucas Spivey, founder of Culture Hustlers, to talk about how COVID is good for creators. What? Yeah... trust me... Culture Hustlers is a business school for creators made by creators. It's also an educational media company, which produces podcasts, documentaries, photo essays, all telling the story of how artists, designers, performers, writers, and makers can not only make art, but they can make a business. Culture Hustlers has a cohort of different creators all over the world from 35 States and five countries so far who are creative people working together to help each other to build a business model. Lucas and I had about 20 minutes to catch up online to chat about challenges and opportunities for creatives right now just before the launch of the NEW COHORT assembling for September 2020. Applications are due Monday Aug 3rd so don't delay! Work study is available (Lucas believes that everyone deserves access to this program!) We promised you a ton of resources and treats in this episode's show notes. You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/lucasspivey *** Launch Your Podcast Zoom Class Tune in for this interactive overview of crafting a podcast you and your audience will love! Thursday August 13, 2020 - http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/launchenvy Podcast Envy Office Hours Get featured on my other show Podcast Envy -- let's dig deep into making your show the envy of everyone else. Sign up to receive a complimentary coaching call with me about your podcast (or the podcast you are dreaming of) and we'll air it on Podcast Envy! http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/officehours Connect with me Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative LinkedIn @andreaklunder Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor - Screenshot your favorite episode and tag me! LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 110. "A lot of businesses aren't going to survive... even those that do are gonna look different on the other side of this. And that's okay." ~Andrea Klunder I want to have a little heart to heart with you today about where we are right now, how we are right now. Moments ago, I completed a recording session with Pat Wetzel, founder of Cancer Road Trip (from episode 109.) We were recording a conversation for her brand new podcast Bump In the Road. We know what that means, right? It's when things are going along one way and then, then whoops -- Yeah -- Not going along so great. There's a hiccup. There's a problem. There's a change of plans that is required and maybe not welcome. I think that we could safely say that the vast majority of us have in 2020 hit a bump in the road. I mean, what are the chances that we would all hit one at roughly the same time? Get the full show notes, resources, and connect with me at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/110 *** Launch Your Podcast Zoom Class Tune in for this interactive overview of crafting a podcast you and your audience will love! Thursday August 13, 2020 - http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/launchenvy Podcast Envy Office Hours Get featured on Podcast Envy -- let's dig deep into making your show the envy of everyone else. Sign up to receive a complimentary coaching call with me about your podcast (or the podcast you are dreaming of) and we'll air it on Podcast Envy! http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/officehours Get featured on The Creative Impostor Putting together a series on travel stories for the show (hey a girl can dream, right?) Do YOU have a great story to tell? You MAY be a travel podcaster, blogger, photographer, digital nomad, entrepreneur etc... but it's not necessary. What is necessary is a good story, a willingness to reflect candidly on travel, identity and the creative process, and speculation on the future of travel either personally or professionally. Please share some details with me using this Google Form: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/bemyguest And if I think your story is a good fit for our series, I will email you to schedule a time for us to connect. Connect with me Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative LinkedIn @andreaklunder Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor - Screenshot your favorite episode and tag me! LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.

Episode 109. "Ultimately, it's up to you to craft your own life." ~Pat Wetzel, author, traveler, founder & creator of CancerRoadTrip When I asked Pat Wetzel to imagine her life in the wildly uncertain future, the creator of CancerRoadTrip and the new podcast Bump In The Road, responded with complete certainty. But first… To understand Pat's optimistic attitude toward the personal and the professional, it's helpful to know how she got here. Diagnosed with supposedly inoperable cancer in 2009, Pat embarked on her treatment journey to discover that "care" rarely addressed experiences beyond the physical. AntiCancerClub was her antidote, a platform that gave voice to cancer's unspoken topics (social isolation, fear, spiritual inquiry, and the shifting nature of friendships). Investors followed and the project gained momentum only to suffer devastating legal and financial blows culminating in the loss of her intellectual property and her house. With no place to call home, Pat set out on a road trip. The much-needed change of scenery became a perspective-shifting project that eventually morphed into CancerRoadTrip. If she could find healing on the road, why couldn't she recreate that environment for others? But nothing is easy. Outside forces have, once again, forced Pat to idle in place, this time in the form of a travel-restricting pandemic. Get the full show notes, resources, and connect with Pat at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/109. *** Launch Your Podcast Zoom Class Tune in for this interactive overview of crafting a podcast you and your audience will love! Thursday July 9, 2020 - reserve your spot for free by July 2nd! http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/launchenvy Podcast Envy Office Hours Downloads, stats, sponsors... meh! How do you REALLY define a successful podcast? Join the discussion and get some fresh insight for YOUR show during Office Hours Tuesday July 14, 2020. http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/officehours Connect with Pat CancerRoadTrip Bump In The Road podcast Connect with me HAVE A TRAVEL STORY TO TELL? Spill it on The Creative Impostor. Email me with subject line "Travel Story." Email or Voice [email protected] Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative LinkedIn @andreaklunder Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor - Screenshot your favorite episode and tag me! Are you listening on an iPhone or iPad? I would LOVE if you could leave me a rating and brief review from the app. And I might even read it on a future episode. Mentioned in this episode:Book Your FREE Powerful Podcast Strategy Session!Reserve your time with Andrea Klunder tor review your current podcast, or podcast-to-be at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod.