Creative Genius

Ep. 99 - On Grief, Rest, and Creative Return

After a long and necessary silence, Kate is back - and she comes bearing something real. In this tender welcome-back episode, Kate shares honestly about the months she s

Ep. 98 - Jaime Townzen Creativity as a Lifeline

Creativity as a Lifeline: A Conversation with Jaime Townzen What happens when grief, loss, and uncertainty open a doorway back to creativity? In this soulful episode of

Ep. 97 - Natalie Bedard on The Warrior Work of Being Human

What if your nervous system—the very force that protects you—was also the key to unlocking your creativity, joy, and deeper self-connection? In this profound and heartfel

ep. 96 Albert Bramante on Rejection, Self-Doubt & Playing Beyond the Script

In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast (the finale for Season 4!) Kate sits down with Albert Bramante — talent agent, psychologist, and author — to explore why so

Ep. 95 - Leo Marrs: Making Things That Matter

About This Episode What if the collapse of old systems — the patriarchy, relentless productivity, and hollow doing — is really the birth pangs of something necessary and

Ep 94 - Ben Rennie: Curiosity, Creativity, and Confidence

In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I talk with designer, writer, and thinker Ben Rennie, author of a new book that explores the transformative power of curio

93 - From Manufactured Chaos to Soft Living: Navigating the Rise of the Matriarchy with Gina Luker (Shabby Creek Cottage)

A FEW THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT Why joy is not frivolous—it’s essential. How to observe chaos without absorbing it Alchemizing anger into action Grounding techniques to

92 - Embracing AI? A Creative Revolution with Troy Plota

In the ever-evolving landscape of art and technology, the fusion of creativity and artificial intelligence is opening new horizons for artists worldwide. In a recent epis

91 - Weaving a New Reality: Finding Your Way Through Chaos, Fear, and Frozen Mode with Sharazad Jamal

What do we do when we feel frozen in the face of manufactured crisis and overwhelm? I sit down with wise and wonderful Sharazad Jamal to talk about finding your way back

Encore with new material Lama Rod Owens, New Saints From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors

As the world feels increasingly unstable, many of us are seeking ways to stay grounded, to keep our hearts open, and to resist despair. In this timely encore episode, Bud

Ep 89 - The Call of Creativity, Intuition, and Ancestry with Rebe Huntman

In this episode of the Creative Genius podcast, I interview Rebe Huntman about her debut memoir, "My Mother in Havana, a memoir of magic and miracle." Rebe shares her per

Ep 88 - Gabrielle Savory Bailey - Creativity, Connection & Resistance

In this deeply moving episode, Kate Shepherd sits down with Gabrielle Savory Bailey for a Listener Lab conversation that explores creativity as a force for connection, he

ep 87 Leaning In to Human Connection During Dark Times

In this episode The connection between the oppressive forces we see in the world and the inner critic we battle withinHow to recognize and stop the trance of negative th

Ep. 86 - Islands of Sanity Encore (with new intro) Jane Dunnewold

In this encore episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, with a brand new intro - I revisit a powerful conversation with the wise and insightful Jane Dunnewold. In a time o

Confronting Fear and Rebuilding a Broken World – Your Role in the Awakening

In this episode, I explore how the world we’ve known is broken—and how we are the ones being called to rebuild it. But before we can take on the external challenges, we h

ep. 84 Cami Smith LISTENER LAB Creativity & Community

In this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Cami Smith, an incredible artist and community builder who shared her inspiring creative journey. We explored

Ep 83: We Are Stronger Than The Dark - Kate Shepherd

In extraordinary times, fear and despair can feel overpowering. But what if the opposite is true? In this special bonus episode, I share a deeply personal reflection on t

ep. 82: Beyond the Familiar: Unlocking Creativity with John Roescher

What does it take to create something truly original? In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I sit down with John Roescher, a visionary thinker who shares profou

ep. 81 Lisa Wagner - Permission to Create: Why Your Creativity Matters in Tough Times

  Show Notes Lisa’s journey from accounting to art and her rediscovery of creative passion. The healing power of art and its role as a survival tool in challenging tim

ep. 80 Encore Presentation - Rachel Phillips, Artist - I Was Here

 WHAT WE TALK ABOUT-The importance of storytelling in all its various forms (including journaling) and how it is so much more than just words.  -The thing she would do t