The Creative Spirits Podcast

Erin BinaErin Bina has been designing and planning events for most of her life, but professionally for over a decade. Growing up, she was obsessed with party planning and all the beautiful details that go into creating events that elicit the most memorable moments. Even as a young girl, she was always very thoughtful and meticulous when it came to design as a whole, wanting every detail perfected and each element to be unique and one-of-a-kind. She has carried this philosophy with her through the decades.Erin is most passionate about creating stunning spaces and extraordinary events that spark joy and excitement for each of her clients.From productions as big as the Macy's Fireworks Show and carnivals to slightly smaller events like celebrity product launches and fashion shows, to more intimate events such as weddings, baby showers and kid's birthday’s, she has designed, produced and contributed to over 250 events. Erin has had the pleasure of working along side some of the most talented and incredible vendors and event producers across the country and works with a wide range of budgets to bring her clients' vision to life. You can find Erin on IG @erinbinaevents or go to her website www.erinbina.com

Tannaz Talasazan is a licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist with over ten years experience working with families, couples and children. This is part 2 of a very special Valentine's Day episode. Tannaz gives her insights on getting married young, the purity of love, teamwork in relationships and the importance of trust and honesty in a loving relationship. You can find her on IG @creations_by_tannaz or DM her to have your one on one session with her.

Tannaz Talasazan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist with over ten years experience working with families, couples and children. In this special Valentine's Day episode we explore different ways of being creative and how to create more sparks in our relationship with our significant other. She shares tips and sage advice on love and strengthening bonds. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

January of 2025 made me realize how much we need to heal especially through the power of art. With the recent fires in Los Angeles and losing my beautiful studio pal Buddy , I learned how to cope with the grief and the loss through expressing myself. I also learned how to create space for my own family to grieve in their own way. In this episode, I share my experience and how you too can get through grief or loss in your own special way and have art or your creative process carry you through whatever you are going through.

Jorge Perez is a Hollywood agent with over two decades of experience in the personal development and entertainment industry. He has personally studied with Byron Katie, Tony Robbins, Abraham Hicks, Marianne Williamson and Dr. Joe Dispenza. His debut book, "The Shut The Fuck Up Method," achieved the #1 spot on Amazon's new releases list upon publication, marking a significant milestone in his literary career. IG: @jorgeperezjr TikTok:@jorgeperezstfu Website: www.stfumethod.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CiLsi49ea/

Have you ever been afraid to up your game and try something new with your art? I know I have! I have been wanting to create a more professional backdrop for my Body Art for the Soul series but have been afraid of failing at it until I took action and saw that it actually turned out better than ok. You too can get out of your own way and do what I did.

Jahje Ives, is a certified Quantum Human Design™ Specialist, Transformational Coach, Mystic Artist and Intuitive Guide who helps her clients transform and re-align their lives using the unique map within them… their Human Design. She is truly passionate about how we can use Human Design as a tool to understand our inherent gifts and challenges to start re-imagining and shifting our lives to bloom in the fullest expression of who we are here to be. When she’s not working with her human design and coaching clients, you can find her in her art studio working on her latest project, the 64 Gates, which explores the 64 Gates in Human Design to create intuitive portraits and contemplations that embody the essence and meaning of each Gate. Website https://www.jahjeives.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jahjeives Get your Free Human Design Chart https://www.jahjeives.com/free-chart Learn More and Join the Summer Storylab Voyage https://www.jahjeives.com/storylab-summer-voyage 64 Gates Project: https://www.jahjeives.com/blog

Do you know your worth? Do you believe in yourself? Join me in this captivating story about a 12 year old boy named Andres Valencia. And have you seen AGT’s golden buzzer Richard Goodall and his amazing performance singing “Don’t Stop Believing”? Another great story and what it taught me.

Bring out your coffee and paint and join me and Christine Lane for a fabulous conversation about never being too old to live your best life and try new things. And listen until the end for a captivating story of one of Christine’s patients and his last moments here on earth. His words will give you goosebumps!

After watching a documentary on Frida Kahlo and visiting my cousin after he has come out of a coma, I realized even more the power art has to help us through the most difficult and challenging times. What challenges do you face and how do you cope with them?

Lots of kids paint. But 12-year-old Aelita Andre is an established artist known for her abstract paintings inspired by everything from nature to music. Andre, who is from Melbourne, Australia, was just 2 years old when she had her first gallery exhibit. Since then, the painter’s work has been exhibited in cities around the world, including London, Hong Kong and New York City. She has sold paintings for as much as $30,000. Some people have called her a young Jackson Pollock. But Andre isn’t interested in being compared to other artists. She creating her own style. I will share with you what I learned from this wonderful young lady and how you too can go beyond your limiting beliefs and be the Creative Spirit you always wanted to be!

Are you ever too old to follow your dreams? Are you ever too old to paint again, or play an instrument or learn a new skill? In this podcast I share an inspiring story of Grandma Moses and how she started to paint again at the age of 78! Moses' work has been a subject of numerous museum exhibitions worldwide and has been extensively merchandised, such as on greeting cards. In 2006, her 1943 painting titled Sugaring Off was sold at Christie's New York for US$1.2 million, setting an auction record for the artist.

Get your coffee and paintbrush out for a fun conversation with my bestie of 32 years Christine Lane who is also the founder of Twice The Kindness and is a big Creative Spirit junkie just like me! In this episode we talk about how we navigated and fostered our kids creativity and dreams. Our tips and advice for all the mamas out there who want their kids to try new things and be more creative without force. You too can help heal someone heal through art by buying and donating a kit from Twice The Kindness through this link https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLHF33ETCW5H5/checkout/WG7IGW5LDUULBU7I5XXID5Y3. https://twicethekindness.com/

Since 2020, there has been so much darkness, negativity and division due to Covid, presidents and wars. So what can you do to increase the light in the world? I share what I do on a daily basis, or try to at least. Please share this episode with anyone that may be interested and look me up on IG @sherylbenjy_art or www.sherylbenjy.com.

Art has healed me in more ways than one. In this episode I share how art can heal you as well by tapping into that inner creative child.

I was inspired by watching a reel on Instagram by architect and artist David Best and how he makes priceless art and doesn't sell any of his work. In fact he burns them after he is done at a festival called Burning Man. I always found the act of burning art very intriguing and love the spirituality and meaning behind it. Please listen for more details and inspiration.

In this episode I talk about an inspirational true story of Diana Nyad and 3 key lessons I learned from her. In 1978 Nyad first attempted a Cuba-to-Florida crossing, which was some 110 miles (180 km) across the Straits of Florida. She swam with the aid of a shark cage, but rough seas forced her to abandon the effort. After turning 30, she gave up swimming to focus on a career in broadcast journalism, but decades later she decided to take another shot at the goal that had eluded her. She failed twice in 2011, both times without a shark cage: in August she was forced to quit after some 29 hours because of an asthma attack, and in late September her swim was cut short after 40 hours when she sustained painful jellyfish stings. A lightning storm and other obstacles foiled her fourth attempt, in August 2012, after she had spent 60 hours in the water. The following year, at the age of 64, Nyad made yet another attempt, aided by a 35-person support team that included Bonnie Stoll, her coach and former partner. After 52 hours 54 minutes 18.6 seconds, Nyad completed the epic swim on September 2. In the ensuing days, however, some critics faulted her for not following strict guidelines known as the English Channel rules, which forbid distance swimmers to ever make contact with another person or a support boat. While Nyad acknowledged being touched by members of her support team as she donned or removed specialized gear that protected her against dangerous jellyfish stings—gear that she deemed “a lifesaving necessity”—she insisted that such contact was incidental and that she never touched a boat during the swim. Nyad was the author of several books, including the memoirs Other Shores (1978) and Find a Way (2015), the latter of which focuses on her historic swim. She was also the subject of the documentary The Other Shore (2013) and the biopic Nyad (2023), which starred Annette Bening in the title role and Jodie Foster as Bonnie Stoll. Nyad was inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in 1978 and the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.

When you declutter your space, magic happens! You clear out the old energy to bring in the new, more vibrant energy🌟. Here are 3 tips to have a cleaner and more organized space. Don’t forget to leave a review, subscribe and like!

Check out Part 2 of the latest episode where I was interviewed by Jessica Schiller, the host of The ALIVE Podcast. These are her words: Your inner child longs to come alive in your creative spirit. Yet we live in a world that overemphasizes the power of form and technique over living in the play, or creating just for the sake of the person you become along the way. In this episode, Sheryl Benjy shares how her art is more than just the tangible piece she creates, but more of a moving meditation and a process that invites play through creativity and emoting the experience. In the emoting, Sheryl helps people heal through trauma and challenging life experiences in both the creative process + by immersing in the piece as a divine reminder that the spirit always remains. I personally connected with Sheryl through a painting of one of the hostages following the events on October 7th and was so deeply moved by how she uses her art to express what cannot be put into words, and evokes this same feeling in both the families of the victims and the entire community at large who feels so helpless in such a tragic time. She also speaks so beautifully to the dynamic of being both Iranian and Jewish, and how this interplay of ancestral experiences continues to influence her artistry in a way that moves others to become more resilient and feel peace amidst the chaos.

Check out Part 1 of the latest episode where this time I was interviewed by Jessica Schiller, the host of The ALIVE Podcast. These are her words: Your inner child longs to come alive in your creative spirit. Yet we live in a world that overemphasizes the power of form and technique over living in the play, or creating just for the sake of the person you become along the way. In this episode, Sheryl Benjy shares how her art is more than just the tangible piece she creates, but more of a moving meditation and a process that invites play through creativity and emoting the experience. In the emoting, Sheryl helps people heal through trauma and challenging life experiences in both the creative process + by immersing in the piece as a divine reminder that the spirit always remains. I personally connected with Sheryl through a painting of one of the hostages following the events on October 7th and was so deeply moved by how she uses her art to express what cannot be put into words, and evokes this same feeling in both the families of the victims and the entire community at large who feels so helpless in such a tragic time. She also speaks so beautifully to the dynamic of being both Iranian and Jewish, and how this interplay of ancestral experiences continues to influence her artistry in a way that moves others to become more resilient and feel peace amidst the chaos.