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Every creative has a secret they're protecting--often more than one! But these aren't the kind of secrets you're thinking. Today I flashback to this quick episode from season 2 where I unpack three secrets you might have been hiding (without even realizing it), and how you can bring them to light to help you thrive.If you liked this episode, you'll also enjoy:#72: The 4 Lies "Being Busy" Tells Us#171: 6 Signs That You Might Be Sabotaging Yourself#148: What Successful Creatives Are Really Doing to Stand OutMy Website

As we wrap up this final episode of this 4-part money series, today I'll give you a slew of money tips and advice to arm you with everything you need to become the boss of your money.Mentioned in this EpisodeStruggling with your budget or getting out of debt? Let's work together to get you out! Fill out this form to schedule a time to connect.Episodes:#174: Getting Out of Debt for Good#173: Fall in Love With Budgeting#172: Become the Boss of Your MoneyBudgeting App:EveryDollar AppBooks:Total Money Makeover by Dave RamseyYou're a Badass at Making Money by Jen SinceroKnow Yourself, Know Your Money by Rachel CruzRich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiCharities to Check Out:Make a Wish FoundationWounded Warrior ProjectCharity WaterOperation Song

In Part 3 of this series honoring Financial Literacy Month, we're jumping into the most exciting topic--getting out of debt. Okay, maybe you don't consider debt a fun topic, but this episode will set you up to get out it and never have to utter the words again. And so, I"m not going to tell you consolidate or take out a home equity loan to pay down your debt. We're going to use a little process called the debt snowball--with a little twist. Tune in!Mentioned in this Episode#173: Fall in Love With Budgeting#172: Become the Boss of Your MoneyWant to ask me a question about money on the podcast? Send your question to [email protected] and maybe I'll answer it on an upcoming episode.

Say the word budget and most creatives take a run in the opposite directions. But believe it or not, a budget can be one of the most freeing thing you can do for yourself. Because once you create a budget YOU get to decide how you want to spend your money. Tune in!Mentioned In This Episode#171: Become the Boss of Your MoneyBest Budgeting App-EveryDollar. Need help with budgeting? Sign up for a free consultation with me!

In honor of Financial Literacy Month we'll be dedicating April to your finances! Follow this 4-part series and by the end of April, you will have a clear plan for your money and finally feel like you're the badass boss of your cash! Each episode builds on the next so set your reminders for every Wednesday this month to tune in!

It's the last week of March and that means it's time to assess how you're doing on your goals. And whether you've already achieved all of them, or forgotten them entirely, now's your chance to recommit, reconnect and start kicking some serious butt!Want to ask me a question on the show? Email me at [email protected] episodes you might like:#158: How to Set Up Yourself Powerfully for 2025#159: Conquering the Biggest Blocker of Success in 2025#151: 6 Signs You Might Be Sabotaging YourselfIf you're interested in one of my on-going one-on-one coaching packages, please fill out this form to schedule a free get-to-know-you session.

Have you ever had a time when you looked up and thought "What the heck am I doing with my life?" For creatives this is a common thought, and when it comes up, I want you to have some tools to get through it! Listen in a I share ways to counteract this negative question.

I'm sure you've experienced a time in your life when it felt like all the doors were closing around a creative project. Those moments when you want something badly that you're not even seeing the signs around you that are screaming a big, fat No! In today's episode I'll show you how to navigate the closed doors and to do next.Please follow my shop on instagram at Delightfully Unexpected.#131: Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. And How to Trust God's Timing#145: The One Thing Creatives Need More Than Anything#121: What to Do When a Project Goes Awry

Your creativity is an ever-expanding gift. Today I share three tips for embracing the evolution of your creativity so you can you consistently thrive as an artist. Tune in!Check out my store#123: The Creative Advantage: Landing a Regular Job#122: How to Navigate Through a Creative Eclipse#104: The High of a New Project, and How to Keep the Momentum Going

You've probably never stopped to ask yourself if you're killing your own creativity. But if you're like most creatives, you might be doing it right now--today--without even realizing it. Today I'm going to break down what those three nasty little buggers are, and give you some tips on how to stop them before they stop you!You might also like:#95: What to Do With All Those Unfinished Projects#101: How to Go From Talking About Your Ideas To Doing Them#72: The 4 Lies That Being Busy Tells UsDon't forget to get your copy of The Organized Actor

If you've been listening to this podcast for any time at all, you've heard me say that I'm known in my circles as the :"truth bomb girl." What that really means is that I'm not afraid to push through to the final 10% of the truth. But don't worry, I'm fairly gentle when I tell you a truth bomb. But don't be surprised if it stops you in your tracks. Today I share five creative truth bombs that you need to hear right now. This is one of my favorite flashback episode.Other Episodes You Might Enjoy#77: How to Ask Better Questions to Get Better Answers#98: The 4 Most Common Lies All Creatives Tell Themselves#41: The Power of YesGet your copy of The Organized Actor

I don't know about you, but as a multi-creative I have a ton of projects I'm juggling at once and sometimes that means it's time to take a step back and see how things can be simplified. Tune in for five great ways to do that!Things mentioned in this episode:#164: The 5 Creative Ways to Show Yourself Love#135: The 3 Rituals That Will Change Your Creativity (and Your Life)#134: How to Make the Most Out of the Next Six MonthsGet your copy of The Organized ActorVisit my shop on Galentine's Night at Painted Tree-My shop is #D12 about half way down on the right. It's called Delightfully Unexpected Hold the Date May 6 for Fetching Water Concert!

It's February, the month of love. And that means showing love to the most important person in your world--you! Yep, showering yourself with tons of the love this month is the key to unlocking a lighter, happier, more fulfilled you! Tune in to hear my five best ways to love yourself this month and always.Things Mentioned in This Episode#163: Creative Leaps of Faith + Fear FactorGet your copy of The Organized Actor®Stay updated on when my store is opening in Painted Tree.Want to share your creative leap of faith? Email me at [email protected]

Have you been wanting to do something bold and new? Are you struggling to take that creative leap of faith but it's also killing you that you're not? Pull up your boot straps and tune in to this empowering episode as I share with you the five most important things to ask yourself before diving in.Other Things to KnowHave you purchased your copy of The Organized Actor yet? The books are here! Order yours today.Interested in visiting my shop? Sign up to be the first to know when the shop opens in Painted Tree Boutiques

Each year brings a new set of opportunities, and those often show up in the form of phrases or words that become the focus of everything we do. In this episode I share with you the four thing that I think you will want to use to your creative advantage this year.Other Episodes You Might Like#121: What to do When Your Project Goes Awry?#79: How to Honor Your Creative Ideas Even If You Can't Do All of Them#125: Stepping Out of Your Creative Comfort ZoneReserve Your Copy of the 30th Anniversary Edition of The Organized Actor®

It's one thing to make a plan (like we did back in Episode 158). But it's a whole other layer of awesomeness when you put yourself in the driver's seat to actuslly make all of it happen! In this episode I'll show you how to take control of the important decisions, actions and direction of your life. Tune in!Things mentioned in this episode:#156: How to Set Yourslef Up for a Powerful 2025Follow my shop on InstagramReserve your copy of The Organized Actor®

Nearly everyone sets some kind of financial goal every year. Whether it's to get out of debt, buy a house or get a raise, money always makes the list. In this episode I break down the six steps you need to take to finally become the boss of your money!Things Mentioned in this EpisodeModern Vintage NewsLooking for financial coaching? Request a consultation.EveryDollar AppOther episodes you might like:#128: The 5 Biggest Business Myths and How to Break Through Them#88: How Art and Creativity Can HealLearn More About MeReserve your copy of The Organized Actor®

Welcome to 2025! I don't know about you but I'm so excited about this new year. I'm already feeling the energy of a fresh start, and my Word of the Year has already kicked in to full gear (I reveal what it is in the episode). But no matter how fired up you are about your goals there's still one HUGE blocker (or let's call a spade a spade--an excuse) that people say that keeps you from getting to your goals. And that, my friend, is time. It's the one thing you can never get back. So in this episode I'm going to give you five big tips on how to use it well. Plus, I'll introduce you to my new segment: Useful or Useless? In 60 seconds I'll share a random thing I've learned this week or this month and you get to decide whether it's useful or not. Tune in!Links mentioned in this episode:Download my Time Audit Tracker#156: A Creative's Year-End Reflection#157: Lessons I've Learned in 2024 and How You Can Learn From Them Too#158: How to Set Yourself Up for a Powerful 2025

Welcome to the final episode of 2024! Today I'm going to set you up for success in the next year. Be sure to have a journal and something to write with so you can get clear on what's next for you! This episode is a bit longer than usual since we will be intentionally working through your plan for the next year. If you don't have time to do the work now, you can still listen, then come back to do the exercises later. But, I want to encourage you to do it all in one setting when you can focus only on this mini workshop in real time. Thanks for a great 2024. And here's to an awesome new year!Links From This Episode#156: A Creative's Year-End Reflection#157: Lessons I've Learned in 2024 and How You Can Apply Them TooFool Proof Goal Setting Audio ProgramReserve Your Copy of the 30th Anniversary Edition of The Organized Actor®

If you're not growing, you're dying. This year had some hard lessons for me and when you're my age, that kind of sucks. I mean, isn't there a day when you finally know everything? 😀 Nope. In fact, the older I get the less I know and that makes for a wild ride for sure. But my hope is that you can take my lessons and turn them into revelations for you! Whether it's the One Foot Out lesson or the Nothing is Nothing lesson, I've got something for everyone on this episode! Don't forget to go back to episode #156 if you haven't gone through your year end reflection!Things Mentioned on this podcast:#156: A Creative's Year-End ReflectionNo episode on December 25--Merry Christmas!#158: How to Set Yourself Up for a Powerful 2025-goes live on a special date: Saturday, December 28.LeslieBecker.com

This is always my favorite episode of the year--the Creative's Year End Reflection. Why? Because every life should be reflected upon and recorded. This episode is designed to help you reflect on your wins and challenges of 2024, while also setting you up to win in 2025. So before you listen, grab your journal and something to write with and let's get to it!Things mentioned in this episode:Tom Paterson#105: A Creative's Year-End Reflection 2023#108: Does Your Life Need a Reset or Just a Recalibration?#51: A Creative's Year End Reflection 2022Your opinion matters! Please take quick survey to help us improve.Don't forget to Pre-order your copy of the 30th Anniversary Edition of The Organized Actor® and get 20% off. Want to be on a Power Team in 2025? Apply here.Ask Leslie a question on the podcast. Email [email protected]

My goodness, it's December! That means we're down to the last month of the year. How are you going to finish it? Will you go hard to finish all your goals, or take a chill pill and just enjoy the holidays? Whichever path you choose, I've got tips to make you soar with either decision. Be sure to check out these extra mentiones too:Your opinion matters! Please take quick survey to help us improve.Cyber Week Special: Pre-order your copy of the 30th Anniversary Edition of The Organized Actor® and get 20% off. Deal ends on December 8.Want to be on a Power Team in 2025? Apply here.Ask Leslie a question on the podcast. Email [email protected] Episodes mentioned in this podcast:#138: 10 Things to Do By the End of the Year#152: Finding Focus in the Final Stretch of the Year

Creatives are dreamers. And sometimes we dream so big, things are out of our reach. But the moment you stop dreaming big is the moment creativity dies. In today episode I'll break down the three warning signs that you've put a cap on your creativity and the three ways to get out of it!

We've all been there! You are creatively tapped out and looking for something, anything, that will help you get your creative juices flowing again. Well have no fear, today I'm going to give you a ton a great ways to find your creativity when you feel like the well is dry.Interested in being on a Power Team 2025? Fill out application here.Want to be notified when the pre-sale for The Organized Actor® happens?Suggested episodes:#95: What to Do With All Those Unfinished Projects#43: How to Set and Achieve an Impossible Goal#31: How to Level Up the Impression You Make

For some reason, when November hits we all start to panic about it being the end of the year. Maybe you haven't gotten to all of our goals. Maybe you don't even remember what yours were. But bottom line--creating a plan for the remainder of the year will keep you moving forward. [P.S. You might have already downloaded this episode, but there was a technical glitch that stopped the full episode from loading. This new one should be working correctly. Sorry from the techies!]Interested in being on a Power Team 2025? Fill out application here.Want to be notified when the pre-sale for The Organized Actor® happens?Other episodes mentioned:#136: 10 Things To Do By the End of the Year#150: Time Management for Creatives

Let's face it, creatives are known to be more emotional than others. This isn't a bad thing as long as it doesn't get out of hand. But how do you know when it's gotten out of hand? How can you recognize when you're sabotaging yourself? In this episode I share the six signs of self-sabotage and how to stop it in its tracks.Other episodes you might enjoy (or were mentioned in this episode)#3: The Most Important & Transformational Exercise You'll Ever Do#150: Time Management for Creatives#136: The 5 Creative Truthbombs You Need to Hear Right NowWant to contact me? Please email me at [email protected] or visit LeslieBecker.com

Time is our most precious commodity, and the more creative we become, the harder it is to organize it. Creativity is unlike any other form of thought. In fact it's often difficult to know how long something will take to create because there are so many factors that come into play. Tune in today as I breakdown best ways to organize your time. What's Next?Download this easy Time Audit TemplateSubscribe to this podcastListen to these other episodes that focus on organization:#124: The Secret to Setting Effective Creative Deadlines#85: How to Get Your Creative Self Organized#45: Why Mundane Tasks are So Important for Creatives

Why is it that some creatives are just more successful than others? Some people might say it's talent or drive or tenacity. But after studying successful creatives for most of my life, there seem to be five key things they all do. Tune in to learn what they are and how you can adopt the same things.You might also like:#131: Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. How to Trust God's Timing#137: The 5 Things I Learned from my Creative Retreat

Yep, I took two weeks off to unplug, regroup and create space again in my life for creativity and wow did I learn a ton! This week I'll share my insights that might inspire you to have a creative retreat too. And I'll share more details about the Unstoppably Creative Retreat that I've built just for YOU October 26-27. Tune in!Interested in joining us for an Unstoppably Creative Retreat? Click here for details.

Everyone needs a break from the world sometimes. Whether you work a full time job, just finished a major project, or simply need to stop the noise around you, a creative retreat could be just what you need. Today I break down exactly how to turn-off, unplug and have the time to maybe even create some of your best work yet.Other Episodes You Might Enjoy:#138: 10 Thing To Do By the End of the Year#113: 3 Ways to Stand Out in 2024#98: The 4 Most Common Lies All Creatives Tell ThemselvesInterested in participating in an Unstoppably Creative Retreat? Click here for details.

In this flashback episode, learn the secret to a happy creative life. I love this episode because even though I share about it being my birthday (which it was when this episode first aired), instead imagine I'm saying "my end of summer party" instead of birthday party!And the crazy thing was, the exact same story happened this week from a year and a half ago. Don't worry, It'll all make sense after you listen. Enjoy!

There are certain books that no creative bookshelf should be without. Today I share the 5 books that are having impact on my life right now and why. Plus I share some tried and true books that continue to inspire me no matter how many times I've read (or listened) to them.Things Mentioned In This Episode:#143: How to Keep Fear From Stopping You#99: The Impactful Books I'm Reading Now#16: How Matthew McConaughey Helped Me Lose 5 PoundsLove and WorkThe Creative ActThe Creative HabitThe War of ArtGreenlights (highly encourage you listening instead of reading)

It's been said that fear can kill you faster than a bullet. Fear can certainly stop your creative juices when you allow it to take root. In fact most people make choices, or choose not to pursue something, based on a perceived fear--when in reality, there's no actual life-threatening issue present at all. Today let's tackle fear head-on together.First time here? Subscribe to Unstoppably Creative Podcast so you won't miss a ingle episode.Other episodes you might enjoy:#98: The 4 Most Common Lies All Creatives Tell Themselves#122: How to Navigate Through a Creative Eclipse#78: How to Know When It's Time to Quit Your Creative CareerInterested in coaching one-on-one with me? Click here

When September comes it's back to school time! That means it's your chance to reboot and reset for Fall and the rest of the year. Today I'll share with you five great things to do at this time of year to start out that reset!Stuff mentioned in this episode:#138: 10 Things to Do Before the End of the YearBook a complimentary coaching session (for serious inquiries only)

Words are powerful. In fact, changing one word in a sentence can change the meaning entirely. Today I'll share with you the three words that have great power as a creative (and three words that can tear you down).Links mentioned in this episodeThe Book: Love + Work by Marcus Buckingham#6: The Art of NOT Trying: How to Go from Trying to Doing#28: How to Master the Scariest Word in Your Vocabulary#41: The Power of Yes#124: Setting Effective Creative Deadlines (even when you hate them)Franklin Makers Market. Support Local Artists. Furniture flips, custom pottery and fine art paintings and more! This Saturday, August 24 --11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Email for address at [email protected] or see me at @thelesliebecker on instagram

Last week we talked about not letting the past dictate your future and I asked you to spend the week noticing the stories you make up about yourself and about others. This week I'm going to take you through a guided exercise to help you reveal the real thing that is running your life. Tune in!

The past is the past. We can't change it. And yet so many of us (meaning all people, everywhere) keep pulling the past into the present and let it affect our future. Today I break down how the human brain is wired and why it keeps us in the past and how those stories from the past can keep you from chasing our creative dreams.

Okay. You've got your list of goals. You've got some motivating ways to make them happen. And now I'm going to throw a whole new list of things at you! This is your Top Ten Fun List! Yep. You're going to make a list of 10 fun things you're going to do by the end of the year. They could be big. They could be small. But there's got to be ten. To get you started I'm going to share my list and just wait till you hear what I call fun!If you'd like to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (listen in to hear WHY I'm asking), please click hereOther episode that might inspire you:#118: The 10 Easiest Ways to Find Money#10: The 3 Reasons Why You Might Not Be Starting That Project#83: Are Your Creative Secrets Killing Your Chance for Success?To stay up on the latest breaking news in my creative life, please visit my website at LeslieBecker.com

Buckle up buttercup because we're doing a power sprint this week! Do you have a project that you just can't seem to finish (or start)? Well this week you won't be able to say that any longer! Join me on a self-guided power sprint so you can finally give your creative project the focus it deserves.

If you've been listening to this podcast for any time at all, you've heard me say that I'm known in my circles as the :"truth bomb girl." What that really means is that I'm not afraid to push through to the final 10% of the truth. But don't worry, I'm fairly gentle when I tell you a truth bomb. But don't be surprised if it stops you in your tracks. Today I share five creative truth bombs that you need to hear right now. This is one of my favorite flashback episode.Other Episodes You Might Enjoy#77: How to Ask Better Questions to Get Better Answers#98: The 4 Most Common Lies All Creatives Tell Themselves#41: The Power of Yes

All creative professionals create their own rituals whether they know it or not. But when you create intentional rituals you can truly change your creativity and your life. Here are three rituals that have helped me and my clients stay unstoppably creative.

We're half way through 2024! But there's still a ton of time left to make big changes, transformations and wins. Don't live with a "it's going by too fast" mentality. Instead, follow these steps to rewrite and recommit to your goals!You might also like these episodes:#107: How to Win Big in the New Year (Where all your goal started)#112: 3 Creative Ways to Stand Out in 2024#81: How to Triple Your Productivity This YearMy Website

We're closing out the first six months of the year! Wow that went by fast. And I want to make sure you close it out well and get yourself set up for the next six months too! Tune in to learn three of the most powerful questions to ask keep winning in 2024.

If you're like most creatives, taking criticism is one of the hardest things you have to do. It's unavoidable, and for many, it's the very thing that stops you from going after your creative dreams. Well, I'm here to show you how to shut down the peanut gallery and learn who and who not to listen to. Enjoy this flashback episode!

We've all been there. We want something to happen right now, on this day, in this year, and then it doesn't. Yes, it's frustrating. Yes, it sucks. But the truth is, we don't have control over those kinds of things. But tune in to learn all the great things that can happen in the waiting.

Have you ever wanted to celebrate a big win, but feared sounding like you're bragging? Well this episode is going to show you how to celebrate without feeling weird about it. And since I'm fresh off a presentation of my new musical...I'll tell you first hand how to do it!If you'd like to follow our show Fetching Water, please follow us at fetchingwaterthemusical on Instagram.

In this final episode dedicated to Small Business Month, today I get down to brass tacks and share what it really takes to turn your art into a business. Links mentioned:Download my free guide: 52 Ways to Level-Up Your Creative Career on my New WebsiteIf you liked this episode try: #58: How to Own Your Creative Gifts#49: The 5 Creative Hacks You've Never Heard Of#28: How to Master the Scariest Word in Your Vocabulary

There are a ton of business myths out there that are either keeping smart, capable people from starting a business or destroying the businesses that have already launched--and today, I bust through the 5 biggest myths I hear all the time.You might also enjoy:#109: What it Actually Takes to Achieve Your Goals#97: Arts and Activism: How to Make Them Work Together for Good#98: The 4 Most Common Lies All Creatives Tell ThemselvesWork with meMy Website

I've been really blessed to have some amazing mentors that have given me great advice when it comes to life and business and in today's episode, I share them all with you!Want to work together? Fill out this form.

Whether you're starting a new project or taking the leap and opening a new business, there are 5 things you absolutely can not skip. In fact, they are crucial to do in the early stages so you can be successful from the get-go! Tune in!Trending Episodes#125: Stepping Outside of Your Creative Comfort Zone#104: The High of a New Project and How to Keep the Momentum Going#103: How to NOT Let the Holidays Throw You Into a FunkOther Things You May LikeMy websiteIn Los Angeles? Come see my show Fetching Water on June 2 & 3. Details Here: Fetching Water InvitationIn Tennessee? Come to the Makers Market at my Creative Clubhouse Saturday, June 22. Details coming soon.