Popular Culture

The pop culture phenomena that we become awestruck with were made up of people just like you and me.

From a mixture of environment, observation, imagination, twisted reality, hard work, and a touch of luck these creations came into being.

Think Harry Potter or Hamilton, Mickey Mouse or Marvel, Toy Story or Transformers.

Something being adopted as “mainstream” or “popular” was once scribbled and scrutinized by its various creators.

Nobody was going to like them and it wasn’t going to work.

Until it did.

We might not have the next Harry Potter written but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t put in the effort to make the attempt.

It doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try to do the thing we want to do and keep iterating when we feel compelled.

We may not have the next pop culture creation but our thing will be a success to us and those we surround ourselves with.

That’s all that should matter and it should be the motivation we need to start.

Popular Culture2023-06-24T20:43:37-04:00

Creative Time

Ideas aren’t just born out of creative sessions and “whiteboarding” but oftentimes come when the opposite happens.

When our mind is quiet, we can think. When we are free of common distractions, we can focus. When we block out the noise, we get a clearer picture.

It’s harder now than ever to find this time. So we have to plan it. We have to section out precious moments each day to corner ourselves.

Do it in the morning before others wake.
Do it before bed when our phone is put away.
Go for a walk at lunch.

We choose how we spend our time. If we feel stuck and are looking for inspiration then the answer might not be to try and do more. It might be to free ourselves and do less.

It might be wise to clear our minds and silence all the noise around us.

It might be the best idea we’ve had in a while.

Creative Time2022-06-02T20:34:01-04:00
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KATE KORDSMEIER

EPISODE 187: Writer, Educator, & Creative Entrepreneur

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Episode 187 features Kate Kordsmeier, Founder, and CEO of the holistic wellness blog Root + Revel, creator of the digital course The Six-Figure Blog Academy, and host of the podcast Success with Soul

Find Kate Online:

Website: katekordsmeier.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kate-kordsmeier

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katekordsmeier

Twitter: https://twitter.com/katekordsmeier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katekordsmeier

About Kate:

Hi! I’m Kate Kordsmeier. I’m a writer, educator, creative entrepreneur. I live in Atlanta with my husband, Matt, our two kiddos, Jackson and Gemma, and our 3 fur babies, Scout, Boo, and Finch (yes, like the book!).

I left my flourishing freelance writing career (my byline has appeared in over 125 magazines) to start a holistic wellness blog, Root + Revel, which became a multi-six-figure business!

I now teach other heart-centered online entrepreneurs how to monetize their blog or online business with sustainable tactics – no burning out, no selling your soul – through my two courses The Six-Figure Blog Academy and 21 Days to Impact.

I am also the host of the Success with Soul podcast, and the group coaching program, the Success with Soul Incubator.

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Kate Kordsmeier2021-10-11T21:07:54-04:00
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EPISODE 172: Visual Artist, J. Sanders Studio

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Episode 172 features Jackie Sanders, a visual artist from Raleigh, NC, Podcast Host, and Co-Founder of the Level Up Artist community.

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Website: https://www.JaclynSanders.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandersjaclyn/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsandersstudio/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEfWvmFXZZ6Z_SW2lMSwCg
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jsandersstudio
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsandersstudio

About Jackie:

Jackie Sanders is an abstract artist based in Raleigh, NC. Her work explores the layering and manipulation of organic and geometric forms as a way to transform life’s mundane moments into memorable experiences. She is the co-host of the Art Studio Insights Podcast and the co-founder of the Level Up Artist community.

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Jackie Sanders2021-08-03T12:19:03-04:00
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AMANDA KELLY ESPIRITU

EPISODE 141: Founder, Creative Surrender Studios

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Episode 141 features Amanda Kelly Espiritu, Artist, Executive Producer, and Community Builder and Author of the book, Creative Surrender: Embracing Artivism, Global Collaboration, & Celebration

Find Amanda Online:

Website: http://amandakespiritu.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-espiritu/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandakespiritu/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativesurrenderstudios/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA–TgJFKCVcPEkWIPLzqYg

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandakespiritu

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativesurrender

Medium: https://medium.com/@amandakellyespiritu/highlights

About Amanda:

Amanda Kelly Espiritu is an Artist, Executive Producer, and Community Builder. The Founder of Creative Surrender Studios, Amanda is a Dreamer who sparks people’s curiosity and passion to create, collaborate, and celebrate together. Amanda designs and produces bespoke immersive events, workshops, retreats, global festivals, and short films that showcase supernova human beings all over the world stepping into their own power and kickstarting themselves out of whatever rut they might be in. She believes that through art, adventure, and advocacy people can make the world a more joyful and extraordinary place. You’re invited to dive in with her debut book Creative Surrender: Embracing Artivism, Global Collaboration, & Celebration.

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Amanda Kelly Espiritu2021-01-18T11:59:56-04:00

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EPISODE 128: Graphic Designer / Podcast Host

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Episode 128 features one of my lifelong friends, Ryan McGuire. Ryan is a talented graphic designer (creator of the Just Get Started Podcast graphics!), world traveler, and host of the new Podcast, The Pursuit of Happiness. Ryan has been a tremendous positive in my life and I am proud to see him continue to tackle new challenges and press the status quo on where he wants to take this life.

Find Ryan Online:

Website: www.ryanmcguiredesigns.com

Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/rmmcguire

Instagram: @Ryan_m_mcguire

Instagram: @ThePursuitofHappinessPodcast

About Ryan:

I’m a graphic designer, own my own business with design and I am the host of the Podcast, The Pursuit of Happiness. podcast host. I love to experience new things like to travel the world and go to fun and interesting places like Iceland, Alaska, and Banff.

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Ryan McGuire2020-10-18T19:52:45-04:00
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Preslie Hirsch

EPISODE 86: Founder, Hey Preslie Collective

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Episode 86 takes a little twist from the normal course of action as I bring on a fellow Podcaster, Preslie Hirsch, to speak about her journey and her entrepreneurship endeavors with Coaching, Nutrition, Podcasting, and other things. However, we also do a jam session where we exchange questions and conversation around a variety of topics such as getting started, childhood, self-awareness, CrossFit, and a whole mess of other things.

Hope you all enjoy this break from the norm and our wide-ranging conversation!

Find Preslie Online:

Website: https://www.heypresliecreative.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heypreslie/

About Preslie:

Born and raised in Arizona, I’ve grown-up with a strong affection for the simplicity of nature’s beauty and zero tolerance for anything below 70 degrees. From my dad I get my cheerful countenance, athletic aspirations and inquisitiveness, and from my mom, work ethic, communication skills and drive to constantly improve both myself and the community around me.

As an active adolescent volleyball player turned competitive bodybuilder, I cultivated an interest in nutrition younger than most. After being diagnosed with an eating disorder and being plagued with chronic illness, coupled with learning more about exercise, wellness and physiology, I stumbled upon my true love of CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting.

These experiences gave me a opportunity to discover not only how food impacts performance and body composition, but overall quality of life. My time spent studyingjournalism and freelance writing lend itself to helping me easily convey concepts to those with no nutrition background.

My values are rooted in practicing gratitude and integrity, to always be kind and continuously learning, and live both passionately and balanced. I absolutely love helping people realize their health potential and reap its’ benefits. I believe my history and education lend me the opportunity to do just that, and I am very thankful for this platform.

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Preslie Hirsch2020-02-20T14:49:00-04:00
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