Good Enough Creative

Identifying Your Creative Weeds

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400

It's easy to take things for granted when they come too easily. Let's talk about beneficial weeds and how they might relate to the ways we use our innate talents.

Mentioned in this episode:

Knit Camp! A supportive community filled with inspiration and learning - for knitters.

Into the Weeds by Tama Matsuoka Wong - click here for the book on Amazon

Knot Another Hat Yarn Store (Hood River, Oregon - and online)

Until next time, friend. You've got this!

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I'm on Facebook here.
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Creativity as a Lifeline

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Join host Marie Greene, founder of Olive Knits and the Knit Camp app, for today's friendly chat about leaning on creativity as a lifeline during times of stress.

Mentioned in today's episode: Poems not Bombs, Knit Camp, and sign up for Marie's newsletter for details on her upcoming Creative Journaling Workshop (March 2025).

How Do You Know When Your Project is Finished?

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Join your host, Marie Greene, and special guest - Josh McHugh - for today's creative pep-talk about how to know when it's time to call your project finished and put it out into the world.

For knitting inspiration and content, visit oliveknits.com or follow Olive Knits on Facebook.

Learn more about Marie & Josh's writing partnership here: mchugh-greene.com and follow their writing adventures on Instagram:
@mariegreeneauthor
@joshmchughauthor

Why You Might Need a Creative Tune-Up

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Just like an instrument, our creativity can go out of tune. Is it time for a creative tune-up?

What you don't know might help you

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400

In today's bonus episode we're talking about lifelong learning and why it's important to get started (and keep going) - even if you don't feel still have a lot to learn.

Check it out!

The Three M's of Happiness

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400

In today's episode we're talking about the three M's of happiness, and how making space for these important things will help you feel more joy.

Mentioned in this episode:
Spark by John J. Ratey, MD - click here (affiliate link)
Research about creativity and wellbeing - click here
Research about community and wellbeing - click here
Knit Camp - learn more here

The Tiny Big Challenge

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0400

This week we're trying something a little different. Join host Marie Greene for this week's creative pep talk about changing our perspective - in life and art - with a "tiny big" challenge. Listen now!

Lean In Or Let Go?

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Creativity isn't always linear - inspiration will come and go, and sometimes our best efforts won't pan out the way we'd hoped. In many ways - both large and small - we'll have to decide if it's worth going further, or if all signs are telling us to change pace.

In today's bonus episode, we're talking about how to recognize whether the signs are telling you to lean in or let go.

5 Survival Tips for the Messy Middle

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0400

We're all about the exhilaration of the beginning and the thrill of the finish line, but what about the middle? It can be a scary (and lonely!) place for creative work.

Join best selling author, knitwear designer and creative coach, Marie Greene, for this week's creative pep talk on how to survive the messy middle of the creative process.

Mentioned in this episode:
The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler - click here to find the book on Amazon (affiliate link)

Have You Ever Tried Scatterfocus?

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:00:00 -0500

In today's episode we're chatting about BOREDOM! When is the last time you were bored? It might be just the thing you need to kickstart your creativity.

This episode mentions:
How to Get Your Brain to Focus (Ted Talk) by Chris Bailey
Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey (affiliate link)

What Would You Do With a 30 Day Creative Challenge?

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500

As we wrap up this February Podcast-athon, it’s a great time to talk about the power of habit. What did I learn in creating 30 days of back-to-back episodes? Today I'm sharing what I've learned over the last 30 days - and I share why a 30 day creative challenge might be the right next step for your big idea.

Mentioned in this episode:
The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control (affiliate link)

A Simple Trick for Being More Present

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500

If you’ve ever found yourself losing interest in things you previously enjoyed or just feel like your days have lost their spark, check out today’s episode for a simple way to be more present and reconnect with your joy. It’s called “dishabituation” and we’re talking about it today on the podcast.

Use the Rule of 100 to Make Progress on Your Creative Goals

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Making daily or weekly progress on our creative goals can sometimes be hard to fit in with the other pressing demands of our lives. But in today's episode we're talking about the Rule of 100 - and how tiny, incremental progress can help us grow in our skills AND eliminate our excuses.

A Show About Nothing (But Not Really)

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

If you've ever hit a creative wall where you can't come up with a single good idea, today's episode is for you!

I Dare You to Do it Anyway: Why Limitations are an Asset

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500

In today's episode we're talking about why having limitations can make your creativity limitless.

This episode mentions:
Embrace the Shake by Phil Hansen

Oh, Hello. Would You Like Some Feedback?

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Negative feedback is something that every writer, designer, musician and artist will face (and so will everyone else, to be honest), so it’s important to learn how to separate yourself from what you create or what you do so that you can build a boundary between what YOU believe about your art - and what other people may say about it. We're unpacking the feelings and the lessons in today's bonus episode.

Amy Shackleton Art - Learn more here.

Is Your Creativity Having a Bad Hair Day?

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

In today's bonus episode we're talking about Creative Bad Hair Days. Not every day will be your best art day - it happens to the best of us. What do you do when things just aren’t clicking? Find out in today's episode!

The ONE Thing You Should Do to Be More Creative

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Join best selling author, knitwear designer and creative coach, Marie Greene, for today's cheerful dose of creative inspiration. Today's topic: Getting started! We put a lot of barriers in our own way. We might believe that we need more skills, better supplies, more instruction, more time, more of something in order to do that thing that we’re inspired to create.

But the truth is, all we really have to do is start.

Mentioned in today's episode:
Bleach bottle lights
4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkman (affiliate link)

Recognizing the Seasons of Creativity (and why they matter)

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Join best selling author, knitwear designer and creative coach, Marie Greene, for today’s dive into the seasons of our creativity. We're talking about how our creative goals can ebb and flow through life, and how learning to recognize and adapt to the seasons of our lives can help us embrace changes to our interests, energy, resources and abilities.

Shouldn't this journey be a little easier?

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

From the outside, witnessing someone else’s journey might make it seem like the process should be easier, faster, or more ideal than it really is. If you ever find yourself comparing your progress or your journey, or feel like struggle might be a sign that you’re on the wrong path, today’s episode is for you. We’re talking about why even the right creative path will come with its share of challenges and roadblocks, and why there’s peace of mind in managing our own expectations. Just because it’s not easy doesn’t mean you’re not headed in the right direction.

How to Harness Creativity as a Superpower

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Everyone is creative - even those of us who don’t feel particularly “crafty” or good art. Creativity is a superpower that we can use to help us even in traditionally “non-creative” situations. In today’s episode we’re talking about how we can put our creative skills to work in everyday, non-artistic moments.

5 Signs That You Might Be Ready for a Change

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

If you’re feeling stuck or uninspired, the best way to shake things up is to make a change. Today we’re talking about changes - big and small - and how to recognize when it’s time to make one. Join best selling author, knitwear designer and creative coach, Marie Greene, for today's cheerful pep talk for creative folks.

When to Say When: Managing Creative Overload

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Do you ever feel like you have TOO many projects on your plate? Does it feel hard to say no to the next thing, when they’re all so enticing? Is there such a thing as too many projects? In today’s episode we’re tackling the struggle that nearly every creative faces at some point in their lives: more to do than hours in the day to do it all. In today's bonus episode for premium subscribers, we’re talking about when to say when.

Do you have "shiny outcome" syndrome?

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

This bonus episode is for premium subscribers. Thank you for your support!

Have you ever fallen in love with the outcome or result you want, but lose sight of the work it’ll take to get there? In today’s episode we’re talking about Shiny Outcome Syndrome and how we can identify when our hopes and our reality aren’t in alignment (plus - I'm sharing 4 ways we can avoid getting stuck).

Whose Opinion Matters?

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Have you ever worried about what other people will think of your ideas? Or struggled to figure out how to make something that other people will want or approve of? What if the point of creativity is just to DO it, regardless of what other people think?

Join host Marie Greene for today's cheerful creative pep talk.

This episodes mention this article: The Evolution of Human Artistic Creativity
And this book: Art & Fear (Amazon Affiliate link)

Are You Struggling to Find Your Purpose?

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered about your purpose? Have you felt inspired to do big things, but don’t know for sure what that means or what it looks like? Today we’re talking about finding your purpose - with actionable ideas for tapping into your own creative wellspring so you can show up in a bigger way for those around you.

Download the worksheets that accompany this episode right here.

5 Ways to Build a Creative Habit (& Why You Need One)

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

If you've ever struggled to establish habits around your creative goals, today's episode is a must-listen! Join best selling author, knitwear designer and creative coach, Marie Greene, for today's inspiring episode.

And if you're a knitter and would like more support building your own creative habits, check out the Knit Camp app in the App Store and Google Play Store, or visit Olive Knits online at www.oliveknits.com.

How to Make Plans (when the road ahead isn't clear)

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500

Do you ever feel like your best laid plans end up falling by the wayside when life ... happens (as it does)? Today we're talking about five ways to plan for the unknown, and the unexpected.

Oh no! Is it me? Am I the problem? (Recognizing self-sabotage)

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

You know what really gets in the way of creativity? Us. We’re the problem, it’s us. In today’s episode we’re talking about why we are often our own worst enemy - and how much more we can do AND be when we get out of our own way.

There's no such thing as a missed opportunity

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

In today's bonus episode, we're talking about opportunity! (I love this topic!)

Should I take the new job? Should I say yes to this assignment? Should I apply to be an artist in residence? What happens if I do? What happens if I don’t? Today we’re talking about opportunities, and why there’s no such thing as missing one that’s meant for you.

5 Reasons to Share What You Know (even if you're not an expert)

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Sharing what you know can actually make your creativity expand. In today’s episode we’re talking about why being generous with your knowledge is a two-fold gift: it lifts and inspires others, while expanding your own understanding of the process - and feeding your wellspring of creativity.

Is there a better way to set creative goals?

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Setting goals is all well and good, but do you ever struggle to actually REACH the goals you set? Maybe it’s HOW you’re setting them? In today’s episode we’re talking about everything from elephants to research-based advice about how to set goals a little differently (with a better outcome!).

Maybe it's Time to Break the Rules?

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Some rules are meant to be broken - but it’s easier to break them when you know what they are (and why they exist). In today’s episode we’re talking about rules: how to recognize them, how to learn from them, and how to break them as an artist.

Join best selling author, knitwear designer and creative coach, Marie Greene, for today's cheerful dose of inspiration for living your best creative life.

Mentioned in today's episode:
Knit Camp - click here to learn more.
JaMPDX Pottery - click here to learn more.

We We Should Get a Little Uncomfortable

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Welcome back! In today's cheerful dose of creative inspiration, we're talking about getting out of our comfort zones - why we need to and how to do it in small doses. Join best selling author, knitwear designer and creative coach, Marie Greene, for an inspiring dose of action for creative folks.

What to Do When You Have Too Many Ideas

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Too many ideas and not enough time for them all? Today's episode is all about how to handle your ideas when it feels like they're overflowing - by using Julia Cameron's "basic tools" for creativity. Join best selling author, knitwear designer and creative coach, Marie Greene, for today's cheerful, actionable pep talk for creative folks.

Today's episode mentions:

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Why We Should Embrace Being Different

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Welcome back! Join host Marie Greene for today's episode about embracing our differences and showing up as our wonderfully unique selves.

Mentioned in this episode:
Mychal Threets - Library Superhero
Elyse Meyers - 100 Crunch Tacos
Braving the Wilderness - Brene Brown (I referred to the book incorrectly in the episode, but this is the one I was referring to)
Brave by Sara Bareilles

Part 2: How Can We Be Fearless in Our Art

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Welcome back for part two (another bonus episode!) of our chat about being fearless in our art!

Part 1: How Can We be Fearless in Our Art?

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Fear is one of our biggest enemies - and it often gets between us and the art we want to create. Whether it’s worrying about not being good enough, not having the right tools, or not having the right knowledge, it’s easy to let fear hold us back. In today’s bonus episode, we’re talking about how to recognize when fear is calling the shots - and how to get past it.

Is it Time to Let Your Creativity Evolve?

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Welcome back! In this episode, host Marie Greene shares three ways to get out of a creative rut, kickstart your inspiration and let your creativity evolve.

Why Creative People Need Connection

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Join host Marie Greene for today's creative chat about why creative people need connection!

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Knit Camp - click here to learn more.
CDC Resources about connection and loneliness.

Why Do We Think We Need Permission to be Creative?

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

In this week's bonus episode, join host Marie Greene for an inspiring chat about creative permission. Where does it come from - and why do we think we need it?

This episode mentions the TEDTalk, Give Yourself Permission to be Creative by Ethan Hawke.

How to Make Time for Creativity (When You're Busy)

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Join best selling author and knitwear designer, Marie Greene, founder of Olive Knits and Knit Camp, for this week's cheerful pep talk for creative folks. In this week's episode we're talking about TIME - there's never enough of it! How do we make time for creativity when there just aren't enough hours in the day?

Check out today's episode to hear my 5 Tips for Making Time for Creativity.

Why You Should Try to Make Mistakes

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Join best selling author and knitwear designer, Marie Greene, founder of Olive Knits and Knit Camp, for this week's cheerful pep talk for creative folks. In this week's episode we're talking about mistakes - and why we should embrace them as a natural part of the creative process.

Mentioned in this week's episode: Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed - This excellent book is a MUST READ.

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Where Do You Find a Good Idea?

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Good ideas exist in unexpected places. In this episode, we'll chat about how you can put yourself in the way of a good idea so you'll be ready when it arrives.

Links mentioned in this episode:

OK GO - Needing/Getting Music Video
OK GO - Obsession Music Video
OK GO TED Talk: Click here

Do You Think Better When You're Moving? University of Melbourne article - click here.
TED Talk: The Decline of Play

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It's Not What it Looks Like

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Join best selling author and knitwear designer, Marie Greene, founder of Olive Knits and Knit Camp, for this week's cheerful pep talk for creative folks.

In today’s episode we’re talking about how creativity often happens in a series of layers – and why it’s important to know that what you see during the process doesn’t reflect the potential when it’s finished. In other words, creativity isn’t always what it looks like.

If you love the show and would like to enjoy bonus episodes every other Friday, become a premium subscriber! Click below to learn more.

Is it Time for a Set Change?

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

And just like that, I'm back! In this episode, we're getting back in the saddle with a chat about how (and why) it's important to change things up once in a while. We're talking about taking cues from the world of theater and incorporating a quick "set change" in our lives.

Enjoy bonus episodes for premium members - learn more here.

Find me online at www.oliveknits.com and check out the Knit Camp App in the App Store or Google Play Store!

Stuck in the Middle

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

If you've ever gotten to the middle of a project and felt like you might die of boredom, this week's episode is all about the middle - and why it's not as bad as you might think. Join designer and author Marie Greene for an uplifting chat about pushing through those middle bits of the creative process.

Just Keep Going

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Ever wonder what the next "right" step is? Or maybe you're wondering how to keep going when things feel unbearably tough? Join host and author Marie Greene for this week's pep-talk about how to keep moving forward during challenging times.

Learn more about Marie's work here: www.oliveknits.com

Why We Still Need to Get Our Hands Dirty

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400

As we're spending more and more time in the virtual space, designer and author Marie Greene shares why we might need to step back and embrace tangible, low-fi activities to help create more balance (and offset stress) in our busy lives.

Learn more about Marie's work here: www.oliveknits.com

How to Make a Project Plan

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400

Finding your sanity in an upside down world can start with a simple plan. Join host and author Marie Greene for this week's uplifting pep-talk about figuring out what to do first (and second, and third) when setting up a new project - AND why making a plan might be just exactly what you need right now (especially for creative people).

Learn more about Marie at www.oliveknits.com

Keep On, Keeping On

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400

If this year (2020) has turned your life upside down in more ways than one, join host & author Marie Greene for an uplifting chat about how to keep going through hard things.

Learn more about Marie's work at www.oliveknits.com

Please note: There is one small moment of language in this episode, so please consider listening with ear phones if little ears are nearby.

Who Were You Before This?

Thu, 07 May 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Change and uncertainty can create a lot of confusion about what we should be doing with our lives. This week join host Marie Greene for a chat about remembering the things you loved when you were small, and how to use them as tool to guide decisions about what's next. If you're struggling with who you are in this new reality or what you want for your life, you'll love this optimistic approach to drawing on who you were in a simpler time for clues about what you want for yourself now.

Someday is Today

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Your weekly dose of creative inspiration. Join host Marie Greene for a chat about how to make the most of your time, energy and creativity during quarantine.

How to Thrive in the Unknown

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0400

If you're sick of living in limbo, you're not alone. Join host Marie Greene for a deep dive into the hazards of staying stuck and how to keep moving forward - even when we don't know what's next.

Rethink Reset Reboot

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0400

If your life feels like it's in the middle of a reset, it probably is. Join host Marie Greene for this week's inspiring chat for creatives about harnessing the power of a reset in our lives to create our own new normal.

Mentioned in this week's episode: Radish Leaf Soup by David Lebovitz

Claim Your Day

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

If you're feeling unfocused and distracted, and can't keep track of which day it is at the moment - you're not alone. This week Marie shares a simple (old fashioned) trick for finding your way forward during hard times.

Create a State Change

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0400

The fastest way to get unstuck and turn your thoughts around is to create a state change. Join your cheerful host, Marie Greene, for her best (and goofiest) tips to change your state of mind quickly and get back to joy.

Learn more about Marie online at: www.oliveknits.com
Find her on Facebook here: Olive Knits

Get Creative in Limbo

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0400

If you're feeling stuck in limbo, you're not alone. There's a lot in life we can't control, and limbo can make us feel stuck. But creativity comes in many forms - including being a tool we can use to stay sane while we can't control what's happening in the world around us. Join cheerful, upbeat host Marie Greene for a dose of sunshine and inspiration on creative living.

Learn more about Marie online at: www.oliveknits.com
Find her on Facebook here: Olive Knits
Links mentioned in today's episode: Quarantiny Sourdough Starter

The Best Advice

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 03:00:00 -0500

"You know what you should do..."

If you've ever heard that phrase from someone who means well, but doesn't really "get" you - this episode is for you. Join host Marie Greene for this week's creative pep talk about how to get the advice you need, and avoid the advice you don't.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Building a Creative Business Waitlist
Olive Knits - seamless patterns & workshops for knitters
Sign up for Marie's weekly knitting newsletter here

Put Today on Your Calendar

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Life is made up of a whole bunch of todays. What are you doing today to make it count?

5 Ways to Make it 'til You Make it

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Imperfect creativity can change lives. Really.

In this week's episode, creativity guru Marie Greene shares 5 tricks for making progress that don't require faking it (or being perfect). Someone out there is waiting for the work you came to share - don't stand them up.

Learn more about Marie's work and books here at oliveknits.com
Or find her on Facebook
View transcripts and past episodes here.

5 Tips to Make a Creative Pivot

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -0400

If you're feeling a little bit stuck, maybe it's time for a pivot? Whether it's in creativity or just in life, sometimes a little shift is all it takes.

Read the transcript here: http://www.goodenoughcreative.com

Books mentioned:
Atomic Habits by James Clear (affiliate link)

Need a Community? Do This.

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Do you have a village? Do you know why you need one?

In this week's episode, join creative spitfire Marie Greene as she encourages you to take a step (or two) out of your comfort zone and throw yourself right in the way of opportunity; if you keep standing in its way, it will have no choice but to run right into you. Saying yes to new things is one of the best ways to connect with others and find your community.

And if you already have a village, are you making the most of it? Are you showing up and sharing your inspiration? are you asking for encouragement or support if you need it? and are you providing encouragement and support to others while you're there?

Links mentioned:
Knit Camp - Marie's online creative community for knitters
www.knit-camp.com
NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month
nanowrimo.com

The Messy Side of Living Your Dream

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -0400

If you find yourself comparing your messy creative reality to the glossy finished product that someone else has put forth, you'll love this candid episode with host Marie Greene as she shares the behind-the-scenes chaos of writing two books in a year. You'll learn why living your dream doesn't always look the way you think it will, but it's still worth it anyway.

Find transcripts and audio at: www.goodenoughcreative.com

Are you a knitter? Check out Marie's books on Amazon (or wherever books are sold):

Knit Shawls & Wraps in 1 Week
Seamless Knit Sweaters in 2 Weeks
(Amazon affiliate links help us keep the podcast advertising-free. Thank you for your support!)

Creative Secrets & Other Ways to Get Started

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0400

Have you ever tried a new creative endeavor on the "down low"? In this week's episode, host Marie Greene shares why keeping a creative secret might make it easier to get started.

Learn more about Marie's work here: www.oliveknits.com

Good Enough Creative will be on a short hiatus as we prepare for Season 2. Join the mailing list to get a heads up when we're back!

8 Things That Are More Important Than Talent

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -0400

In this week's creative pep-talk, host Marie Greene shares 8 things that are more important than talent.

Why You Need a Blank Page

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -0400

If life is feeling a bit hectic, maybe it's time for a little "white space" to give your creativity a boost? In this week's creative pep talk, join host Marie Greene for a chat about why building a little buffer into your routine can be good for the creative juices (and the soul).

Get Your Groove Back

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Feeling a bit out of your groove? Join host Marie Greene for this week's creative pep talk.

Creative Friends Need Creative Friends

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400

A creative life doesn't have to be a lonely one. In this week's creative pep talk, host Marie Greene talks about why creative people need each other and how to foster more creative friendships in your life.

Mentioned in this week's episode:
Why Creatives Need Creative Friends by Nicole Bianchi
https://medium.com/@nicolebianchi/why-creatives-need-creative-friends-edd515013c89
NaNoWriMo
https://www.nanowrimo.org/

Toot Your Own Horn

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Do you find that it's a challenge to celebrate a project that didn't turn out according to plan? or took longer than you anticipated? Join host Marie Greene for this week's creative pep about why it's important to celebrate your creative success, even when it's not perfect.

Declare Your Creative Independence

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Do the rules make you feel safe, or stuck? Join host Marie Greene for this week's creative pep talk about how bending (or even breaking) the rules can sometimes help liberate our creativity.

Why You Need a Summer Bucket List

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Join host Marie Greene for this week's creative pep talk - all about giving yourself a short term creative bucket list for summer. This isn't your ordinary bucket list. Find out why on this week's episode.

Give Those Creative Juices a Boost

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0400

When is the last time you soaked up the inspiring sounds of traffic? Just kidding, but in all seriousness - it's the weirdest things that can spark our creativity. In this week's episode, host Marie Greene shares a few simple things you can do to get your creative juices flowing.

Resources:
This episode mentions the book The Nature Fix by Florence Williams (affiliate link).

Tips for Organizing Your Creative Space

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0400

"It's not always easy to let things go, but it is liberating. And a creative person who's been liberated is a force to be reckoned with."

Join host Marie Greene for this week's creative pep talk: Tips for Organizing Your Creative Space. You can also follow along in this 4-part blog series, starting with Part 1 here.

How to Show Up

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Having a great idea is the easy part - the hard part is showing up and doing the work. Join host Marie Greene for this week's creative pep talk about why we sometimes struggle to show up for what we want to create, and how to do better.

This week's episode references:
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/
The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
https://melrobbins.com/blog/the-5-second-rule/

Maybe Today is the Day?

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0400

If you're ready to make that big change, maybe today is the day? It's never too late (or too early) to become the person you want to be. Join host Marie Greene for this week's creative pep talk about kicking excuses in the pants and stepping into the life we want to create.

Why It's OK To Get Stuck & What To Do About It

Thu, 30 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Getting stuck is a chance to reboot and look at your project with a different perspective. Join Marie Greene for this week's creative pep talk about why getting stuck is actually GOOD for your creativity, and how to shake the cobwebs loose so you can get back to doing the creative work you love.

What Are You Passionate About? (Do you know?)

Thu, 23 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400

This week we're talking about passion: Do you know what you're passionate about? How do you go about figuring it out? And once you do, how do you make it a part of your daily life? Join Marie Greene for her weekly creative pep talk.

This show references artist Lorraine Loots. You can read about her here: https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/09/postcards-for-ants-a-365-day-miniature-painting-project-by-lorraine-loots/

How to Keep the Ball Rolling (Momentum)

Thu, 16 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Join host (& creative entrepreneur) Marie Greene for a chat about building (and keeping) momentum in your creative practice.

What's Keeping You From Getting Started?

Sun, 05 May 2019 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode we'll tackle 5 Reasons You Might Not Be Getting Started on your creative journey - and what to do about them. From fear of disapproval to getting past the learning curve, sometimes the hardest part is just taking that first step.

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Introduction to Good Enough Creative

Fri, 03 May 2019 16:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Good Enough Creative, a podcast for creative people.