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!

Looking at a street through a street sign pole

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 …

Dr Abigail working at her desk with Zoom window open to Speak & Write 2025

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 …

how it started...how it's going

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 …

Journal, markers, cards, coloring book

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 …

Ducks grazing on grass. Mon with five little ducklings.

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 …

A user interface with a sticker preview (purple background the letters "Black Unicorns" in turquoise). Choices of colors and fonts on the side.

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 …

You're Lovely!

Little notes. Big Lift. ✈️

Dear Creativity, You know I’m not the easiest traveler. I like my comforts, my routines, my familiar little rituals — probably because I’ve had my share of travel mishaps over …

Gold dust for your ideas

Dear Creativity, I said yes to that business planning retreat for one reason: two full days to focus on my ideas. And maybe — if I’m honest — I could …