For the Love of Creatives
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We bring together heart-centered creatives from all walks of life, so we can unlock the power of community, cultivate authentic relationships, amplify our impact, and achieve our creative dreams.
She opened The Artist’s Way, read the first chapter, and put it away. "I’m not ready to confront that much of myself," she thought.
Years later, after leaving her job, a free Artists Way group at 1 p.m. on a Thursday appeared at Creative Arts Center – and this time she said yes.
Years later, after leaving her job, a free Artists Way group at 1 p.m. on a Thursday appeared at Creative Arts Center – and this time she said yes.
December 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
She opened The Artist’s Way, read the first chapter, and put it away. "I’m not ready to confront that much of myself," she thought.
Years later, after leaving her job, a free Artists Way group at 1 p.m. on a Thursday appeared at Creative Arts Center – and this time she said yes.
Years later, after leaving her job, a free Artists Way group at 1 p.m. on a Thursday appeared at Creative Arts Center – and this time she said yes.
She has a PhD… and still says watercolor was the hardest class she has ever taken.
On a solo tour, Dr. CarolLaine M. Garcia caught herself thinking, "I want to go to art school" – not for the degree, but for the experience.
On a solo tour, Dr. CarolLaine M. Garcia caught herself thinking, "I want to go to art school" – not for the degree, but for the experience.
December 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
She has a PhD… and still says watercolor was the hardest class she has ever taken.
On a solo tour, Dr. CarolLaine M. Garcia caught herself thinking, "I want to go to art school" – not for the degree, but for the experience.
On a solo tour, Dr. CarolLaine M. Garcia caught herself thinking, "I want to go to art school" – not for the degree, but for the experience.
On a lonely pandemic walk, Dr. CarolLaine M. Garcia felt a breeze wrap around her and heard, "We’re with you."
What she thought was "another psychotic break" became the beginning of her spiritual awakening.
What she thought was "another psychotic break" became the beginning of her spiritual awakening.
December 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
On a lonely pandemic walk, Dr. CarolLaine M. Garcia felt a breeze wrap around her and heard, "We’re with you."
What she thought was "another psychotic break" became the beginning of her spiritual awakening.
What she thought was "another psychotic break" became the beginning of her spiritual awakening.
Some creatives take the long way home.
Andrea Lamarsaude went from high school marching band to an SMU business degree, then spent 25+ years in global marketing at places like Texas Instruments and a telecom company—meeting her husband while they worked across California and France.
Andrea Lamarsaude went from high school marching band to an SMU business degree, then spent 25+ years in global marketing at places like Texas Instruments and a telecom company—meeting her husband while they worked across California and France.
November 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Some creatives take the long way home.
Andrea Lamarsaude went from high school marching band to an SMU business degree, then spent 25+ years in global marketing at places like Texas Instruments and a telecom company—meeting her husband while they worked across California and France.
Andrea Lamarsaude went from high school marching band to an SMU business degree, then spent 25+ years in global marketing at places like Texas Instruments and a telecom company—meeting her husband while they worked across California and France.
“There’s a power to the pen and the paper that feels like a lost art.” – inspired by Sabrina Labvah
November 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
“There’s a power to the pen and the paper that feels like a lost art.” – inspired by Sabrina Labvah
“Readiness is the moment you finally sit down, look at your resources, and choose to start the inner work.” – inspired by Sabrina Labvah
November 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“Readiness is the moment you finally sit down, look at your resources, and choose to start the inner work.” – inspired by Sabrina Labvah
Sabrina Labvah’s reminder: You can’t future-self your way out of your past. Inner work means reflecting, processing, and taking it step by step.
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Sabrina Labvah’s reminder: You can’t future-self your way out of your past. Inner work means reflecting, processing, and taking it step by step.
We can’t forget the human experience in ANY profession. Sabrina Labvah wants us to say it loud—especially in care and creative work.
November 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We can’t forget the human experience in ANY profession. Sabrina Labvah wants us to say it loud—especially in care and creative work.
Self-discovery for creatives means living your message. Sabrina Labvah shares how journaling unlocked belief and progress.
November 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Self-discovery for creatives means living your message. Sabrina Labvah shares how journaling unlocked belief and progress.
Heartfelt appreciation is the fuel of creative connection.
November 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Heartfelt appreciation is the fuel of creative connection.
“One of my greatest challenges is sharing my ideas in a simpler way.” -Sean Patrick Maher
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“One of my greatest challenges is sharing my ideas in a simpler way.” -Sean Patrick Maher
When owners exit, new creators rise. Blake Serrano’s strategy of buying out retiring shops and suppliers is bold, smart, and full of potential.
November 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
When owners exit, new creators rise. Blake Serrano’s strategy of buying out retiring shops and suppliers is bold, smart, and full of potential.
Before you leap, learn the ropes from someone already nailing it. Blake reminds us to get paid to learn and prep for our own big moments.
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Before you leap, learn the ropes from someone already nailing it. Blake reminds us to get paid to learn and prep for our own big moments.
Being ultra competitive and supportive at the same time is possible. Blake Serrano’s mindset helps communities thrive and excel.
Who is your creative motivator?
Who is your creative motivator?
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Being ultra competitive and supportive at the same time is possible. Blake Serrano’s mindset helps communities thrive and excel.
Who is your creative motivator?
Who is your creative motivator?
Timing, vision, and action matter. Blake’s creative leap happened because he stayed ready and clear about his dreams. Your moment could be next.
November 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Timing, vision, and action matter. Blake’s creative leap happened because he stayed ready and clear about his dreams. Your moment could be next.
Inspiration: Don’t build in a bubble. Listen locally, launch globally. Every creative breakthrough starts with a real problem that needs solving. #CreativeCommunity
November 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Inspiration: Don’t build in a bubble. Listen locally, launch globally. Every creative breakthrough starts with a real problem that needs solving. #CreativeCommunity
What if letting go is a creative act?
Forgiveness liberated Amber Goodwin from months of self-doubt.
#ForTheLoveofCreatives
Forgiveness liberated Amber Goodwin from months of self-doubt.
#ForTheLoveofCreatives
November 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
What if letting go is a creative act?
Forgiveness liberated Amber Goodwin from months of self-doubt.
#ForTheLoveofCreatives
Forgiveness liberated Amber Goodwin from months of self-doubt.
#ForTheLoveofCreatives
"Community keeps me right-sized."
Berend McKenzie drops truth on For the Love of Creatives podcast.
You're not looking to be the worst or best in the room. You're looking for a place where you belong.
Berend McKenzie drops truth on For the Love of Creatives podcast.
You're not looking to be the worst or best in the room. You're looking for a place where you belong.
November 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
"Community keeps me right-sized."
Berend McKenzie drops truth on For the Love of Creatives podcast.
You're not looking to be the worst or best in the room. You're looking for a place where you belong.
Berend McKenzie drops truth on For the Love of Creatives podcast.
You're not looking to be the worst or best in the room. You're looking for a place where you belong.
"Don't waste any time buried in your trauma thinking you can't rise above it."
Hara Allison didn't address her childhood sexual abuse until 50. She stayed buried for 45 years.
Hara Allison didn't address her childhood sexual abuse until 50. She stayed buried for 45 years.
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"Don't waste any time buried in your trauma thinking you can't rise above it."
Hara Allison didn't address her childhood sexual abuse until 50. She stayed buried for 45 years.
Hara Allison didn't address her childhood sexual abuse until 50. She stayed buried for 45 years.
"Pay attention to the sunsets and the way the light's hitting something. Take in all the little moments."
Hara Allison survived divorce in her 30s with two young kids by noticing small beautiful things when everything else felt overwhelming.
Hara Allison survived divorce in her 30s with two young kids by noticing small beautiful things when everything else felt overwhelming.
November 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"Pay attention to the sunsets and the way the light's hitting something. Take in all the little moments."
Hara Allison survived divorce in her 30s with two young kids by noticing small beautiful things when everything else felt overwhelming.
Hara Allison survived divorce in her 30s with two young kids by noticing small beautiful things when everything else felt overwhelming.
"My house was in foreclosure but people congratulated me for doing so well because I was self-promoting my work."
Hara Allison on the highlight reel problem.
The younger generation lives in constant comparison with everyone's curated best moments. Previous generations only had internal struggles.
Hara Allison on the highlight reel problem.
The younger generation lives in constant comparison with everyone's curated best moments. Previous generations only had internal struggles.
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"My house was in foreclosure but people congratulated me for doing so well because I was self-promoting my work."
Hara Allison on the highlight reel problem.
The younger generation lives in constant comparison with everyone's curated best moments. Previous generations only had internal struggles.
Hara Allison on the highlight reel problem.
The younger generation lives in constant comparison with everyone's curated best moments. Previous generations only had internal struggles.
Hara Allison's dream board: "Make love and make art"
That's what she wrote when facing terminal cancer at 57. She chose living out loud over more chemo. Chose Dream Studio over fear. Chose community over isolation.
"If I die doing those two things, I'll be good."
That's what she wrote when facing terminal cancer at 57. She chose living out loud over more chemo. Chose Dream Studio over fear. Chose community over isolation.
"If I die doing those two things, I'll be good."
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Hara Allison's dream board: "Make love and make art"
That's what she wrote when facing terminal cancer at 57. She chose living out loud over more chemo. Chose Dream Studio over fear. Chose community over isolation.
"If I die doing those two things, I'll be good."
That's what she wrote when facing terminal cancer at 57. She chose living out loud over more chemo. Chose Dream Studio over fear. Chose community over isolation.
"If I die doing those two things, I'll be good."
Virtual connections that became real community.
Andrea Lamarsaude built bonds during lockdown that blossomed when doors finally opened.
Proof that authentic community doesn't wait for perfect conditions.
Podcast episode exploring how creativity thrives through connection, even in crisis.
Andrea Lamarsaude built bonds during lockdown that blossomed when doors finally opened.
Proof that authentic community doesn't wait for perfect conditions.
Podcast episode exploring how creativity thrives through connection, even in crisis.
November 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Virtual connections that became real community.
Andrea Lamarsaude built bonds during lockdown that blossomed when doors finally opened.
Proof that authentic community doesn't wait for perfect conditions.
Podcast episode exploring how creativity thrives through connection, even in crisis.
Andrea Lamarsaude built bonds during lockdown that blossomed when doors finally opened.
Proof that authentic community doesn't wait for perfect conditions.
Podcast episode exploring how creativity thrives through connection, even in crisis.
Dwight's closing wisdom:
be kind to yourself for how you got here
(you did what you needed to do)
AND
remember you're not limited by the box others want to put you in
(if there's a dream, pursue it)
be kind to yourself for how you got here
(you did what you needed to do)
AND
remember you're not limited by the box others want to put you in
(if there's a dream, pursue it)
November 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Dwight's closing wisdom:
be kind to yourself for how you got here
(you did what you needed to do)
AND
remember you're not limited by the box others want to put you in
(if there's a dream, pursue it)
be kind to yourself for how you got here
(you did what you needed to do)
AND
remember you're not limited by the box others want to put you in
(if there's a dream, pursue it)
if you don't feel safe somewhere (emotionally, creatively, professionally):
→ change it
→ leave it
→ build something new
you're far more empowered than some want you to believe
agency isn't always easy but it's always available 💪
fortheloveofcreativespodcast.com/becoming
→ change it
→ leave it
→ build something new
you're far more empowered than some want you to believe
agency isn't always easy but it's always available 💪
fortheloveofcreativespodcast.com/becoming
#046: What If The Work Isn’t What You Do, But Who You Become With Maddox & Dwight
What if the most powerful upgrade to your creative life isn’t a new tool, but a new identity? We’re expanding our platform with a third pillar—becoming—and opening …
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October 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
if you don't feel safe somewhere (emotionally, creatively, professionally):
→ change it
→ leave it
→ build something new
you're far more empowered than some want you to believe
agency isn't always easy but it's always available 💪
fortheloveofcreativespodcast.com/becoming
→ change it
→ leave it
→ build something new
you're far more empowered than some want you to believe
agency isn't always easy but it's always available 💪
fortheloveofcreativespodcast.com/becoming