Creative Energy: Finding Inner Clarity for Founders, Creators & Visionaries
Linda Lewis & Heather Manwaring
15 episodes
3 weeks ago
Send us a text In this rich and vulnerable conversation, we talk with Priya Vij, the founder and product designer behind Hapny Home, a hardware brand rooted in legacy, but built on her own terms. From studying journalism and working at Nike to launching her own modern, design-forward product line, Priya shares how returning to her hometown and family industry cracked open a deeper journey of personal agency, identity, and creativity. We dive into the nuanced dance of boundaries in business, w...
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Send us a text In this rich and vulnerable conversation, we talk with Priya Vij, the founder and product designer behind Hapny Home, a hardware brand rooted in legacy, but built on her own terms. From studying journalism and working at Nike to launching her own modern, design-forward product line, Priya shares how returning to her hometown and family industry cracked open a deeper journey of personal agency, identity, and creativity. We dive into the nuanced dance of boundaries in business, w...
Send us a text In this rich and vulnerable conversation, we talk with Priya Vij, the founder and product designer behind Hapny Home, a hardware brand rooted in legacy, but built on her own terms. From studying journalism and working at Nike to launching her own modern, design-forward product line, Priya shares how returning to her hometown and family industry cracked open a deeper journey of personal agency, identity, and creativity. We dive into the nuanced dance of boundaries in business, w...
Send us a text Caroline Fullerton is one of those people who lives close to the veil. She’s a designer, artist, and founder of Studio 528Hz: a slow-growing, love-frequency-driven studio making accessories for body and home. In this episode, we talk about her nonlinear path through design, motherhood, and spiritual practice, and how she’s learning to balance creative downloads with the messy realities of daily life. Caroline shares what it means to create from the heart, why she rejects fast t...
Send us a text What happens when your vision is too big for an elevator pitch? In this episode, we welcome Brooklyn-based brand designer and illustrator Laci Harmon, whose creative path has been anything but traditional. From growing up unschooled in rural Vermont to building a self-taught design business in NYC, Laci shares the honest, often chaotic truth of chasing a creative life without a roadmap. We talk about the terror of starting before you’re ready, the emotional weight of imposter s...
Send us a text Apply to be on the show: https://wearecreativeenergy.com/the-podcast In this real-time reflection, Linda and Heather speak from a familiar place: creative overwhelm. With honesty and gentleness, they explore what it feels like to be maxed out emotionally, mentally, and energetically, and how naming the truth of that experience can become its own kind of medicine. They discuss nervous system overload, the pressure to show up anyway, and why sometimes the most helpful thing...
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with longtime friend and creative force Kyle Metzger, an award-winning lighting designer and multi-disciplinary artist whose work spans ski films, fine furniture, carpentry, and photography. Through the lens of perfectionism, we explore how the desire to create something exceptional can become a paralyzing block. Kyle opens up about his journey navigating the tension between idealism and action, identity and ego, creative vision and real-world limit...
Send us a text In this first teaching episode under the new Creative Energy name, we dive deep into the tangled roots of perfectionism: a pattern that keeps so many creatives stuck in fear, performance, and procrastination. Linda and Heather share their personal experiences of how perfectionism has shown up in relationships, business, parenting, and artistic work, offering insight into how to recognize, unravel, and release its grip. If you’ve ever felt held back by the need to get it “just r...
Send us a text More Resources: Apply to be a guest on the show: https://wearecreativeenergy.com/the-podcast Check out our blog: https://wearecreativeenergy.com/the-blog Join the course waitlist for THE TEACHINGS: https://wearecreativeenergy.com/theteachings Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearecreativeenergy/ Learn more about Linda’s work: www.lindalewcreative.com Learn more about Heather’s work: www.heathermanwaring.com
Send us a text In this deeply honest and nourishing episode, Linda and Heather sit down again with our dear friend Cecile Terrillon for a conversation on capacity: what it is, how we lose it, and how we rebuild it slowly, gently, and sustainably over time. We explore the nervous system’s role in capacity, the impact of grief and motherhood, and how life often forces us to slow down when we won’t do it ourselves. This episode is a gentle invitation to honor your humanity, feel what you’ve been...
Send us a text In this conversation, Kelsey shares her creative journey, detailing her early influences from family, her experiences in acting, and how these shaped her musical career. She reflects on the importance of her upbringing in a creative environment, the role of teachers in her development, and her transition into songwriting and performance. Kelsey also discusses the emotional connections she draws from film and music, and how these experiences have influenced her artistic expressi...
Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Jumping Bean Magic Collective podcast, host Linda Lewis and co-host Heather Manwaring engage with architect Meredith Vlahakis about her creative journey, the development of personal style, and the parallels between architecture and social work. They discuss the challenges and rewards of working in architecture, the impact of remote work, and the misconceptions surrounding the profession. Meredith shares her insights on the importance of understan...
Send us a text Summary In this engaging conversation, Linda Lewis and Heather Manwaring sit down with Kate Quintard to explore her creative journey from her early inspirations to her successful career in real estate. They discuss her upbringing in North Carolina, her time at SCAD, the challenges of working in the fashion industry, and her eventual transition to real estate, where she found her true calling. Kate shares insights about her experiences in college, bartending, and the realities ...
Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Linda Lewis and Heather Manwaring explore the challenges of balancing caretaking with the need for creativity. They discuss the chaos of parenting, the scarcity of time and energy, and the importance of finding ways to express creativity even in small snippets. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the understanding that creativity is essential for personal fulfillment, not just a luxury. They share insights on adapting to n...
Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Linda Lewis and Cecile Terrillon explore the concept of the inner critic, its impact on creativity, and the importance of self-compassion. They discuss their personal experiences with the inner critic, the role of nervous system regulation, and practical tools for overcoming self-doubt. The conversation emphasizes the significance of community, coaching, and understanding one's needs in the creative process. www.jumpingbeanmagiccollective.com Ce...
Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Linda Lewis and Heather Manwaring discuss the discomfort and frustration of being a beginner in creative pursuits. They share personal experiences of starting new artistic endeavors and the challenges they faced. They emphasize the importance of practice and commitment in developing creative skills. They also explore the misconception that creativity must be financially lucrative and the value of creative expression for personal fulfillment. The c...
Send us a text The first episode of the Jumping Bean Magic Collective podcast introduces the concept of the collective and explores the creative journeys of Linda Lewis and Heather Manwaring. The episode discusses the inception of Jumping Bean Magic Collective, the challenges faced by creatives in corporate jobs, and the desire to create work that aligns with personal vision and values. Linda and Heather share their own experiences as creatives and the importance of finding fulfillment in cre...
Creative Energy: Finding Inner Clarity for Founders, Creators & Visionaries
Send us a text In this rich and vulnerable conversation, we talk with Priya Vij, the founder and product designer behind Hapny Home, a hardware brand rooted in legacy, but built on her own terms. From studying journalism and working at Nike to launching her own modern, design-forward product line, Priya shares how returning to her hometown and family industry cracked open a deeper journey of personal agency, identity, and creativity. We dive into the nuanced dance of boundaries in business, w...
