Dear Creativity, Last night I had an amazing meal filled with tasty bites that delighted all my senses. You were there through the smells of the dishes, the symphony of …
Diary of a Wannabe Creative
"Diary of a Wannabe Creative" is a cozy blog chronicling my quest to unleash my inner artist amid life's busyness. Through candid stories, I share "Curiosity Expeditions" - following my sense of wonder to explore new creative outlets, the great outdoors, and fresh perspectives. This judgment-free zone celebrates our "wannabe creator" selves, documenting hilarious misadventures and heartfelt reminders to carve out pockets of playtime. Whether a seasoned artist or creative newcomer, you'll find camaraderie and inspiration to reignite that wonderful childhood magic of unbridled imagination. Join me in giving yourself permission to dream wildly!
We can’t do it alone
Dear Creativity, What does progress even look like? Two years into running my business, I’ll admit that I feel frustrated. Idea after idea. Tiny experiment after tiny experiment. Workshops, memberships, …
Focus is a kind of permission
Today I’ve been thinking about perspective and the permission we give ourselves to push against the status quo and think differently. You know me well, Creativity. I live in both …
Conviction over convenience
Dear Creativity, It almost feels like you’ve been in two places at once. Here with me in my home office/creative studio, tuning into Speak & Write on my screen… and …
Wished for then…Promising now
Dear Creativity, Two years ago, I wrote you a letter.It was the day The Innovation Doctor opened its doors. I promised you I would help professionals see that creativity isn’t …
Blank pages, big trust
Dear Creativity, I know you have watched me grow my creative toolkit, that little collection of tools I keep within reach—my bullet journal, colorful pens, calming scents, and small reminders …
It started as a maybe
Dear Creativity, There’s a version of me that wants to have everything perfectly figured out before I begin. She wants the whole map, a compelling argument, a just-right timeline. She …
One hundred and just getting started
Dear Creativity, Lately, I have been thinking a lot about the number 100 and how it shows up in our lives. Yesterday, The Hatchery reached 100 members. One hundred people …
Hatching your own season
Dear Creativity, I know it’s not duckling season. But I’ve been thinking a lot about hatching. I’ve got a big announcement coming up this week, and I’ve slowly been making …
Born at a sticker machine
Dear Creativity, Last week I found you at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, tucked in the corner of a conference afterparty, right between a Prince exhibit and a …