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118. Being alone together | Social media's impact on youth and mental health

We're taking a break from our break to have a conversation about the Surgeon General's recent advisory on the impact social media has on youth mental health. We run throu

117. The stories we tell | How our internal narrative shapes our external experience

The way we talk to ourselves (and about ourselves to others) is a big deal. It impacts the way we show up in community and influences the way other people may see themsel

116. Create responsibly | How to steward creativity that builds community

This week we're talking about the responsibility that comes with creativity, how we use creativity to better our communities, and the pros and cons of service-based work.

115. Trust yo' self | How creativity teaches us to go with our gut

No matter how much experience we have, there will always be times that we second guess our own judgement. This week we're talking about things that impact our ability to

114. Is creativity a luxury?

Is creativity a luxury or an essential part of being human? Today we're talking about the dangers of treating creativity like a privilege, ways are society continues to m

113. Accepting generosity and random acts of kindness | a 'no notes' conversation

Jo was on the struggle bus today. So we're having an easy-breezy, no-notes convo inspired by a random act of kindness. ⁠⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3)

112. This is how we do it | A case study in our approach to creative projects

We're diving into the process behind our Spring Break art camp this week. From initial idea, to collaborating with partnering organizations, to planning, to executing. We

111. 10 things giving us zest

Here are 10 things (actually 20) that are making our lives a little more zesty right now. Other Zest Things episodes: 62, 76, 96 Thursday Murder Club, color pooling cro

110. Awakening creativity | What to do when your creativity's been hibernating too long

It's spring! Things are blooming, birds are singing, clocks are changing... we're leaning into the metaphor this week with a discussion about how we wake up dormant creat

109. Into the unknown | Reframing the fear of failure

Two things can be true at once - we can have a fear of failure AND be enticed by the thrill of new opportunity. This week, we're talking about risk tolerance, being an ad

108. Quashing creativity | Societal barriers to being createfull

This week we're talking about ways our society and culture discourage creativity. Whether it's the education system or corporate America, creative thinking isn't always a

107. Bad art and the blank page | How to get the creative ball rolling

Getting started can be the hardest part. It doesn't seem to matter if you're a beginner and don't know what you're doing or an old pro that just doesn't have any inspirat

106. C'mon, have some sense!

Common sense. Does it even exist? This week we're talking about what common sense is, where it comes from, and if it actually exists at all. Become a Zest Friend! Make.D

105. Nostalgia | The bitter and the sweet

Nostalgia is a tricky thing to pin down. This week, we're talking about why it's appealing, how it's dangerous, and the surprising impact it can have on creativity. We al

104. High art or high tech | The impact of AI on art and creativity

Andrew is joining us again for a deep dive into Artificial Intelligence and the ways it's already impacting art and creativity. We discuss the positives, negatives, and e

103. Failure is an option | Why messing up isn't the end of the word

Failure is something we avoid at all costs, but should it be? This week, we discuss different types of failure, how failure is inevitable in the journey toward success, a

102. Creatures of habit | A complicated and curious conversation

This conversation goes deeper into Madison's visceral reaction to the word "habit." We spend the first few minutes talking about how to have compassionate and curious con

101. Truth, justice, & getting out of your own way | aka our intentions for 2023

Madison really threw me for a loop with that title. Don't be confused, this is our annual "new year, new intentions" episode. We reflect back on 2022 and lay out some of

100. ONE HUNDRED EPISODES | And Happy New Year!

We're celebrating our 100th episode of Be Createfull by looking back at what we've learned, what we've loved, and what's been hard about recording a podcast. Thanks for c

99. The "big sad" | How to deal with things being over

Christmas, a good book, a big vacation... it's hard when things end. A month (or more) of anticipation and excitement can make it extra hard to recover from the letdown o