Creative Thursday

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What's with all the rushing? Ambition, dedication, focus I get. Rushing, I've learned, actually slows your progress down. Do you trust the process? or do you feel like you're always trying to get to that next place on the journey? On this birthday, I'm sharing with you new discoveries on time and right timing.   12 days Art postcards and uplifting messages delivered to your inbox this Februrary. Join me for the 12 Days of LOVE   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

3 Social Media Marketing Tips for you! especially for my Artists. These are the steps that can lead to a viral post, and Art sales.   Join me for 12 Days of LOVE! Click here, to purchase your own Bernie & Mittens + Creative Thursday Characters print. You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday        

A slice of life, this episode is recorded in real time today, the day after the Inauguration with thoughts on the beautiful, inspiring and profound words from the L.A. Poet Amanda Gorman. The ripple effect of these words shared on a new day in our country was powerful.  Today while it's fresh in my mind, the start of a new chapter in so many way I want to share with you my interpretation of Amanda's words, that has lead to a renewed promise to you, my listener as I continue to share here on my podcast.    You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday Thank you again and always for being a listener of the Creative Thursday podcast. Honored to have the opportunity to share with you. Onward!

This one shift of how keep track of my daily priorities transformed my To Do List into a Done List. Join me for the Successful Artist's Planning Challenge to create your Profitable Plan for 2021. There's still a few days left to join the Challenge https://profitable-artists.shinepages.com/   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

It's time to turn your dreams into a reality. After years of running my own business, and having the opportunity to support Artists building their businesses, the often overlooked step I share with you in this episode, this is where you start.  Tune in to learn about what I'm calling the new non-negotiable to starting and growing an online business. Join me for the Successful Artist's Planning Challenge to create your Profitable Plan for 2021. We start Monday, January 11. https://profitable-artists.shinepages.com/   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Have you heard of the "Be Do Have Model"? Continuing on with the planning mini-series. If you're not seeing your plans come into fruition, it might be time for a different approach. Planning is so much more than just putting your goals on a calendar. Let's close out 2020 with a sense of peace, wholeness and taking all the challenges we've faced into an envisioning a new and brighter future, by answering this question first "How do you want to feel in 2021"? Successful Artist's Plan for 2021 Mini-Course and Downloadable Worksheet, join it for free.   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

As we bring 2020, a year like no other to a close, today we're talking about how to deeply appreciate all of your Successes!  Running a small business, especially one connected to your heart and your Art requires strength, courage and ongoing energy on your best days, let alone the days that are (extraordinarily) challenging.  Keeping your commitment to your craft, your dream, your personal + business growth now speaks volumes about your determination and dedication, and that is to be CELEBRATED!   Click here to join   the Successful Artist's Plan for 2021   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

The year in review. Wow, 2020, no words. That's not entirely true, I do have a few words about this incredible year like no other in my lifetime, what worked, what didn't, the new perspectives and priorities gained, and the old habits sent packing. Click here to join   the Successful Artist's Plan for 2021 You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

It's that time of year....and whether it's December heading into a new calendar year or not, this is not only my passion bordering on obsession, it's also my new secret to success as a peaceful business owner. Even though 2020 looked nothing like we thought it would, what are you envisioning for your 2021? In this episode, I share with you 3 tips to before you start creating your perfect plan. Join the 12 days of Creativity !   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday        

Have you seen this Documentary? Watching this had a profound effect on me, including the re-evaluation of whether I will continue this Podcast. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Send me a message over on Instagram @creativethursday   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Moments away from hitting publish on a new painting collection, in today's episode I share with you how made it past all the resistance that came up for me in the creation of this new series. Even after 14 years of painting, I still find myself encountering reasons why now is not the time to be painting, especially when venturing into an entirely new medium, oil paints. This is it, my one tip that gets me through a creative block every time.   Join the preview list to be first to see the new Calm Skies collection     You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

"Be Inspiring and go out and Inspire Someone Else" is a message my Contemporary dance teacher Seda Aybay always closes our class with.  You're going to love today's episode. An invitation to discover, reinvent, stay curious, adventurous and to be fully present, especially during times that are like none we've ever experienced. What new creative possibilities are developing that we've not even begun to explore, yet? And if you've heard a call to try dancing or come back to dancing, now is the time!   Join Seda and her dance company Kybele Dance for a beautiful live performance on Zoom this Saturday November 14 at 6 or 8 pm PT. Click here to get tickets You can find all things Seday Aybay @aybay_seda on Instagram https://www.kybeledance.com/     You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday        

I admit, this is a tiny, just a tiny bit of a rant on the current state of our election, after I share 4 of my go to tips for finding certainty in the midst of so much uncertainty.  And yes, I also made Art today. When all else fails, and any other time you want to feel better, turn to your Art supplies. You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Continuing on with the them of finding stability + calm in the midst of chaos. A short and sweet episode with thoughts on what to do when it's just one of those days, or weeks, or years.   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Dance is Art. Art is Life. And the joy is truly in the journey. As Rina says, Dance with Abandon! It's not about where you're going, but how you feel on the way. This is the story of how a professional Flamenco Dancer, had a greater vision for supporting herself with her career, while being a mom and bringing her love of Flamenco to dancers all over the world.  Celebrating 5 years this month, long before this time where online is one of the only ways we can come together for dancing, The Online Flamenco Studio founded by Rina Orellano is empowering women in life through the language of dance.  Today, October 22 Rina is kicking off her free Online Flamenco Challenge. All levels are welcome!  Click here to join her https://www.onlineflamencostudio.com/join-improv-challenge/ You can learn more and find all things Rina at  www.onlineflamencostudio.com www.rinaorellanaflamenco.com    You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook

And 1 Egg Chair. You'll have to head over to my blog to see the egg chair ;)  As we head into more interesting times on top of already extremely interesting times, I'm going to shift to a new them here on the podcast and it begins with me sharing 4 tips for how I'm finding stability in chaos especially over the next few weeks.   Come spend a Creative Saturday with us! I'm hosting another Virtual Floral Design + Painting Workshop with Alyssa from @apothecaflowers. Click here to get all the details and register to join us   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Do you wish things looked different for you? Whether it's your business, your Art, your finances, your health + wellbeing. Are you blaming others for where you aren't, yet? Are you second guessing your choices and finding fault with decisions you've made? Continuing on last week's theme, this choice, and change of attitude for me, was a tipping point.   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Question: How do you respond when someone asks you to invest in their gifts? This 1 choice transformed my life and my income. This broadcast was brought to you hot off the presses, spontaneous, with a live audience, recorded from a Facebook Live.   Join us in The Expansive Artists before midnight tonight! https://www.creativethursdaycourses.com/expansiveartists You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

When life hands you lemons or rather a year like 2020, with so much uncertainty, insecurity and loss what do you choose? Do you gain courage or collapse, pivot or give-up, choose hopelessness or hope. I know listening to Sarah's story will bring you hope! and inspire you to make similar empowering choices that can transform your life in weeks. You can find all things Sarah Kelly at  SarahEliseKelly.com  @sarahelisekelly and click here to learn more about Sarah's Collage, Connect, Create    You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday