23: Hearing the Drums with Amaya Gurpide

Are you someone who is always “happy to help” others, to the point where you don’t have time to be YOUR best creative self? You need the new book, Happy to Help by Amy Wilson. In this episode, Amy gives us some hot tips on how we can prioritize our own creative pursuits while setting some boundaries around our compulsive need to “be there” for everyone around us. Between chairing the bake sale committee and writing a book, Amy breaks down how to re-prioritize our time and our energy, and teach our families how to start the dishwasher themselves, for crying out loud! Links and Resources: Amy’s Instagram Amy’s Website happy-to-help-free-audiobook-preview-from-librofm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it feels like it’s roadblock after roadblock, moving on can seem impossible. But what if we focused on the silver linings? The lessons and motivation we could gain from those struggles? And what if we went further and shared them with our community to foster growth and connection? Actor Julia Kelly brings her own personal brand of positivity to the podcast, inspiring Blaire & Molly AND YOU to find the good in the hard times.  Links and Resources: Julia’s Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why wouldn't we take care of our goals and dreams like we do our kids or pets? Why don't we run to protect what we strive for the most in life? Finding the deep love and energy for specific goals can be tough, but maybe it's all about rethinking how we go about doing it. Alex has some beautiful insights on how to not let our goals go hungry. Links and Resources: Instagram: @alexmalaos Website: alexmalaos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For Fallout actor Rod Luzzi, a degree in kinesiology leading to a career in acting was not on his proverbial vision board in college. But after taking an acting class at the suggestion of a restaurant co-worker, he was hooked. He reminds us that each of our creative journeys is our own, and the way we talk to OURSELVES is perhaps the loudest voice of all, so be kind.  Links and Resources: Instagram Facebook Fallout Season 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Glitter! Taking the leap from being a creative in the corporate world to starting your own company can be intimidating, but it can light you up in amazing ways. Sizemore Color Studios’ Nick Sizemore joins Molly & Blaire “in the studio” to talk all things creative, from daily practices to bringing his bold, aggressive creativity to his projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this encore episode, we revisit our deeply inspiring conversation with coach and mentor Robyn Ivy. Robyn helps us explore how to break free from our inner barriers and step boldly into a creative, curious, and fulfilling artistic life. True to form, she moves us to tears as she passionately reminds us of the revolutionary power of embracing our creativity and claiming our place in the artistic world. Robyn also shares practical tools you can start using today to reconnect with your bold and authentic artistic self. Whether you're feeling stuck or seeking inspiration, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable advice for artists at every stage of their journey. Links and Resources: Website: www.robynivy.com Podcast: The Robyn Ivy Show (available wherever you listen to podcasts or at www.robynivy.com/podcast) Social Media: Find her under her name on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Real, tangible actions we can take NOW to bring our best creative selves into 2025? Don’t mind if we do! Coach Ann Imig teaches us how to identify & build on the lessons and high points of 2024, to make 2025 our best year ever.  Links and Resources: List of questions  Ann’s Instagram Listen Life Coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amaya Gurpide is a contemporary artist and the co-artistic director of the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts. She shares stories from her adventurous life, from growing up in Pamplona Spain to Brooklyn NY to Old Lyme CT, and the importance of hearing and heeding your inner drums.  Links and Resources: Amaya’s Website Art Instagram Photography Instagram Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She’s your favorite drag queen’s favorite drag queen math teacher. She’s Carrie the One! Blaire & Molly chat with Carrie about how she went from playing video games to pass the time during lock down, to teaching math concepts to the masses via her popular Tik Tok channel, Math is a Drag.  Links and Resources: Instagram: @mathisadrag TikTok: @mathisadrag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Carney, a podcast host and stand-up comedian from North Carolina, joins Blaire & Molly to discuss how his ADHD diagnosis shifted his life path. Scott shares how he balanced the challenges of lockdown with staying true to his creative impulses, offering insight into the real-life impact of the pandemic on both mental health and creativity. Grab a coffee and tune in to this inspiring conversation! Links and Resources: Listen on Spotify: Scott Carney Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices