It was such a pleasure to talk with James Navé on Twice 5 Miles Radio.
James is a poet and teacher and co-leader of Imaginative Storm. Along with Allegra Huston, James leads workshops and twice-weekly online Imaginative Storm sessions.
Check out the episode and others here.
What fun to be on Kimberly Wilson’s podcast Tranquility du Jour. The current season of the podcast focuses on midlife, reinvention at midlife and how creativity plays a role in our well-being.
Among other things, we discussed balancing writing, art, and business by embracing seasonal shifts in focus.
I have the great good fortune to know Kimberly and to spend time with her in Paris, and this conversation was a delight. Enjoy!
Have you ever felt like creativity is a gift only meant for others? Like you just weren’t born part of that illustrious and somewhat mysterious “creative class?”
Total bunk. Creativity lives inside all of us—and uncovering it could unlock meaning and joy in every aspect of your life?
In this conversation, Jonathan and I explore the myths holding us back from full creative living. I reveal three brutally hard truths of innovation and why the creative life isn’t about chasing comfort. We discuss how to awaken your senses, see with new eyes, and understand your unique blend of creativity.
In today’s episode we’re digging into:
New episode alert on Sparked podcast!
Facing doubts in your pursuits? You’re not alone. Join Jonathan Fields & I as we unravel “How to Tell Good Hard from Bad Hard”. Discover the key to identifying when it’s time to push on or change course.
And here’s a fun screenshot of us doing the interview. Jonathan and I geek out talking about the creative process. I love this photo, because we look so happy, and because I prefer candid to posed photos. True smiles really shine.
So, how do you handle the dance between wanting lead with your creative or artistic side, and earning a grown-up worthy living?
In the past few years, we’ve all been through a lot of upheaval. At the same time, this moment has reawakened a burning desire to pursue creative passions. It’s a recipe for big life transition and potentially transformation.
And that is certainly the case for our advice seeker today, Helen, who asks how can she make a meaningful living from her art and writing, pursue further studies and honor her value around financial security?
After recently ending a long marriage and spending the past few years working to make ends meet, Helen has rediscovered her passion for writing. After spending two decades studying human behavior and helping others through her work, Helen is now ready for a change—if she can figure out a way forward that satisfies both her soul and her practical needs.
In today’s episode we’re in conversation with:
LISTENER: Helen – Sparketype: Maker/Maven
SPARKED BRAINTRUST ADVISOR: Cynthia Morris
Cynthia is the founder of the Original Impulse creative studio and atelier and coaching program for writers; she’s also an author, workshop facilitator, trusted advisor and coach.
YOUR HOST: Jonathan Fields
Jonathan is a dad, husband, award-winning author, multi-time founder, executive producer and host of the Good Life Project podcast, and co-host of SPARKED, too! He’s also the creator of an unusual tool that’s helped more than 650,000 people discover what kind of work makes them come alive – the Sparketype® Assessment, and author of the bestselling book, SPARKED.
So what is your Sparketype? Turns out, we all have a unique imprint for work that makes us come alive, this is your Sparketype. When you discover yours, everything, your entire work-life- and even parts of your personal life and relationships – begins to make sense. Until you know yours, you’re kind of fumbling in the dark.
How to submit your question for the SPARKED Braintrust: Wisdom-seeker submissions
More on Sparketypes at: Discover You Sparketype | The Book | The Website
