Unsticking It! with Blaire & Molly

Are you someone who is always “happy to help” others, to the point where you don’t have time to be YOUR best creative self? You need the new book, Happy to Help by Amy Wilson. In this episode, Amy gives us some hot tips on how we can prioritize our own creative pursuits while setting some boundaries around our compulsive need to “be there” for everyone around us. Between chairing the bake sale committee and writing a book, Amy breaks down how to re-prioritize our time and our energy, and teach our families how to start the dishwasher themselves, for crying out loud! Links and Resources: Amy’s Instagram Amy’s Website happy-to-help-free-audiobook-preview-from-librofm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it feels like it’s roadblock after roadblock, moving on can seem impossible. But what if we focused on the silver linings? The lessons and motivation we could gain from those struggles? And what if we went further and shared them with our community to foster growth and connection? Actor Julia Kelly brings her own personal brand of positivity to the podcast, inspiring Blaire & Molly AND YOU to find the good in the hard times.  Links and Resources: Julia’s Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why wouldn't we take care of our goals and dreams like we do our kids or pets? Why don't we run to protect what we strive for the most in life? Finding the deep love and energy for specific goals can be tough, but maybe it's all about rethinking how we go about doing it. Alex has some beautiful insights on how to not let our goals go hungry. Links and Resources: Instagram: @alexmalaos Website: alexmalaos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For Fallout actor Rod Luzzi, a degree in kinesiology leading to a career in acting was not on his proverbial vision board in college. But after taking an acting class at the suggestion of a restaurant co-worker, he was hooked. He reminds us that each of our creative journeys is our own, and the way we talk to OURSELVES is perhaps the loudest voice of all, so be kind.  Links and Resources: Instagram Facebook Fallout Season 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Glitter! Taking the leap from being a creative in the corporate world to starting your own company can be intimidating, but it can light you up in amazing ways. Sizemore Color Studios’ Nick Sizemore joins Molly & Blaire “in the studio” to talk all things creative, from daily practices to bringing his bold, aggressive creativity to his projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this encore episode, we revisit our deeply inspiring conversation with coach and mentor Robyn Ivy. Robyn helps us explore how to break free from our inner barriers and step boldly into a creative, curious, and fulfilling artistic life. True to form, she moves us to tears as she passionately reminds us of the revolutionary power of embracing our creativity and claiming our place in the artistic world. Robyn also shares practical tools you can start using today to reconnect with your bold and authentic artistic self. Whether you're feeling stuck or seeking inspiration, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable advice for artists at every stage of their journey. Links and Resources: Website: www.robynivy.com Podcast: The Robyn Ivy Show (available wherever you listen to podcasts or at www.robynivy.com/podcast) Social Media: Find her under her name on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Real, tangible actions we can take NOW to bring our best creative selves into 2025? Don’t mind if we do! Coach Ann Imig teaches us how to identify & build on the lessons and high points of 2024, to make 2025 our best year ever.  Links and Resources: List of questions  Ann’s Instagram Listen Life Coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amaya Gurpide is a contemporary artist and the co-artistic director of the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts. She shares stories from her adventurous life, from growing up in Pamplona Spain to Brooklyn NY to Old Lyme CT, and the importance of hearing and heeding your inner drums.  Links and Resources: Amaya’s Website Art Instagram Photography Instagram Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She’s your favorite drag queen’s favorite drag queen math teacher. She’s Carrie the One! Blaire & Molly chat with Carrie about how she went from playing video games to pass the time during lock down, to teaching math concepts to the masses via her popular Tik Tok channel, Math is a Drag.  Links and Resources: Instagram: @mathisadrag TikTok: @mathisadrag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Carney, a podcast host and stand-up comedian from North Carolina, joins Blaire & Molly to discuss how his ADHD diagnosis shifted his life path. Scott shares how he balanced the challenges of lockdown with staying true to his creative impulses, offering insight into the real-life impact of the pandemic on both mental health and creativity. Grab a coffee and tune in to this inspiring conversation! Links and Resources: Listen on Spotify: Scott Carney Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The awesome Dierdre Friel (New Amsterdam, Apple TV’s Physical) joins us to share her journey and discuss the space that saying “no!” creates in your life, leaving room for all the beautiful opportunities to enter. Dierdre is dropping the gems and we are gobbling them up!  Links and Resources: Instagram: @dierdre_friel Physical on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/physical/umc.cmc.6gdc6v4vwyaab7klocftv2s10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when your desperation and muse show up simultaneously to invigorate your creative process? Well according to this week's guest, Shamikah Christina Martinez, it's all about staying ready and true to your own voice. Shamikah shares with us her tireless and bountiful journey from a TRL gofer to future writer/producer/star of her very own Netflix short film. A hilarious and inspiring conversation to just do your THANG! Links and Resources: Website: Shamikah Martinez Spotify: Fiona Apple - Shamikah Instagram: @shamikahchristina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blaire & Molly welcome writer-director Claire Ayoub to discuss her new film, Empire Waist, hitting theaters on September 27, 2024! Claire shares her incredible journey from hiding her script in her hall closet to watching it come to life on the ol’ silver screen. Links and resources: Instagram: @claireayoub, @empirewaistfilm Film Info: Empire Waist Claire’s Website: claireayoub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The deep connection that people can have with horses is well known, but did you know they can help humans get unstuck? Today’s guest Judy Wellfare isn’t just a Creative Director and Foresight Strategist; she is an Equine-Facilitated Coach, helping people through their challenges with the aid of horses. Listen in as Blaire & Molly learn more about Judy’s journey, and what led her to dive deep into her love of horses to help others.  Links and Resources: Judy’s LinkedIn: Judy Wellfare PLUS website: weareplus.com If Then Futures website: If Then Futures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you ever find yourself struggling to be creative, feeling like you're forcing it? And after a success, how do you stay motivated to keep creating? Connor Ratliff, actor, improviser, and host of the popular podcast Dead Eyes, joins M&B to discuss life beyond his podcast, his new friendship with Tom Hanks, and how taking a break might be exactly what you need to reignite your creativity. Links and Resources: Instagram: @connorratliff Listen to Dead Eyes: Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’ve ever been curious about why you are the way you are, maybe human design is for you! Nadia Quinn is an actor and singer and creative who Shares her love of human design with viewers on her TikTok channel as well as doing personalized sessions. Blaire & Molly are lucky enough to get a taste of their own human design charts and come away with another tool to remove blocks on their journey to living their most fulfilled, creative life.  LINKS: Cometeer coffee: cometeer.com Www.mybodygraph.com Tik Tok: Nadiaquinn44 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it possible to have success in your artistry… and still not believe YOU are an artist? M&B talk with their friend Johnathan Fernandez about the power of believing in yourself, not looking to outside sources for validation, and fully embracing your inner “woo.” Xoxo! Links and Resources: Follow Johnathan on Instagram: @jthanprime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS recently announced they are renewing the TV show “Ghosts” for an amazing 4th season! To celebrate, we are revisiting our chat with Richie Moriarty (who plays Pete on “Ghosts”), and getting inspired to find and foster a creative community of our own.  Links and Resources: You can find Richie on Instagram and TikTok: @Richietown His Kindergarten talent show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r5XcJo2sSE His Hamilton sketch: https://www.instagram.com/richietown/reel/CtKt3ndpsDY/ Shoutouts from the show: Danielle Pinnock @bodycourage Capes Coaching www.capesco.com Joanna Hausmann @johaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The author Ruth Whippman joins Blaire & Molly in a lively discussion of her new book BOYMOM: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. Learn about Ruth’s journey to becoming an author and the highs and lows of being an expat mom taking big risks. Embrace life with the mindset of moving to a new country and having nothing to lose! Links and Resources: Ruth Whippman Website: www.Ruthwhippman.com Instagram: @ruthwhippman Featured Books: BOYMOM: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity Bookshop Link America the Anxious: How Our Pursuit of Happiness is Creating a Nation of Nervous Wrecks Macmillan Link Additional Resources: “America the Anxious” article in NY Times Read the Article Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Capes Coaching has been an invaluable source of inspiration and guidance for both Blaire and Molly over the years. Today they chat with founder Betsy Capes about her journey to coaching and how to stay creative day to day. Take a listen, get inspired, and find out if coaching is a tool that’s right for you.  Links and Resources: Website: www.capesco.com Instagram: @capescoaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices