The Creative Impostor

How do creative leaders build capacity in a sociopolitical Hellscape? In this episode of The Creative Impostor (Creativity and Media as Resistance), Andrea Klunder talks with small business coach Leigh Cambre about building leadership capacity during a difficult sociopolitical moment. Leigh defines resistance as supporting the frontline through boundaries, balance, and structurally designed self-care, especially scheduling "two slots of blob time" each week for judgment-free spontaneity. The conversation uses the Enneagram as a practical tool for identifying over-coping patterns that replicate into business leadership, reframes "follow your passion" advice with a more sustainable "money supports choices" sequence, and explores how compassion and self-knowledge reduce "us vs. them" thinking. Learn more at https://www.thecreativeimposter.com/155 Connect With Leigh Cambre LeighCambre.com Get your Enneagram Test Instagram Let's Design Your More Powerful Podcast Together Book a complimentary consultation with me at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod. No sales, just strategy! For your current or future podcast. Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive! Podcasting? Dreaming of podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the FREE private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive. And ask me your biggest podcast questions! VIDEO! Be part of the show, ask questions in the chat! Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/artvsjob LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about When Your Art Becomes Your Job by emailing me text or voice memo to andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com 

Is culture losing color? Are we becoming more neutral? More beige? More white? Why does it matter? Recently PANTONE® released it's pick for 2026 Color of the Year -- Cloud Dancer, a lovely shade of... white? It left a lot of the internet feeling everything from flat to pure outrage. Why? In this conversation with art therapist and ethnographer Isabelle Rizo, we're jumping into the commentary and taking it deeper into cultural resonance, end-of-life art making and choosing your OWN color of the year. Connect With Isabelle Rizo IsabelleRizo.com Facebook Instagram Recommended Episodes Cultivate brave space, intentional community Licia Berry, Lisa Nalbone, Wendy Parman, Isabelle Rizo, Emily Stroia Recommended Reading Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic Let's Design Your More Powerful Podcast Together Book a complimentary consultation with me at https://bit.ly/powerfulpod. No sales, just strategy! For your current or future podcast. Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive! Podcasting? Dreaming of podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the FREE private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive. And ask me your biggest podcast questions! *** Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/artvsjob LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. One Month Free Podcast Hosting Get your first month of podcast hosting with Libsyn free with promo code: ENVY Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music   

Yeah... I'm over it too! But we need a game plan. As the internet erupts with extreme reactions over recent events, I am thinking about how to maintain our humanity and personal safety, while staying visible and vocal, amidst political chaos. Tune in for a grounded (I hope) discussion on how to navigate your role as a creator in turbulent times. *** Find Your Light! Get on the Waitlist Save your spot for your creative content ecoystem audit. Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive! Podcasting? Dreaming of podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the FREE private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive. And ask me your biggest podcast questions! *** Recommended Episodes Your Digital Legacy Matters: Claim It! with Elsie Escobar Don't Look Away When You Feel Sadness, Discomfort, and Rage with Monica Rivera, You Wanna Do What?! You Can't Change Congress... Or CAN You? with Jen Briney, Congressional Dish Also Mentioned Molly McPherson Instagram The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson Congressional Dish with Jen Briney *** Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. The Best Way to Create Social Clips I love OpusClip and you will too! Try it out here. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music  Kevin Lange - Episode Cover Photo  

What is the responsponsibility of being a content creator in these times? How do we curate our own feeds to hear more diverse voices -- not just what the algorithms lazily serve us? Why is it important to be selective about how, where, and with whom we share our stories? Do not miss this convo with podcasting trailblazer (and my personal industry oracle) Elsie Escobar! We cover: Elsie's journey into podcasting from teaching yoga  Why independent creators matter now more than ever Industry insights from Elsie's vantage point as the Director of Community and Content at one of the most established podcast hosting companies Navigating emotional challenges, personal struggles, and public-facing content creation as a creator The role of AI in managing digital presence and legacy building Envisioning a diverse, inclusive future in podcasting The value of different generational insights in shaping the future of content creation Find Your Light!  Learn more and save your spot for your creative content ecoystem audit. Recommended Episodes Break Patterns and Shift the Narrative with Elsie Escobar Impact Podcaster: How can you make a difference? with Elsie Escobar on the Podcast Envy Exclusive! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive! Podcasting? Dreaming of podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the FREE private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive. And ask me your biggest podcast questions! Connect With Elsie ElsieEscobar.com LinkedIn Instagram *** Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. One Month Free Podcast Hosting Get your first month of podcast hosting with Libsyn free with promo code: ENVY Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music   

How do we find the balance right now? Between staying clear-minded, informed, and alert and... disengaging in the most humanly engaged way possible? We need both. So I'm offering two must-listen podcast episodes and one total theatre immersion. 1 - Congressional Dish by Jen Briney One Big Beautiful Bill -- a Dangerous Law One Big Beautiful Bill -- the Money 2 - The Money with Katie Show by Katie Gatti Tassin Understanding the Big Beautiful Bill's Repercussions, with the Highest Ranking Woman in Congress 3 - The Exodus Ensemble Cyrano More Recommended Listening The Creative Impostor - You Can't Change Congress... or CAN You? with Jen Briney *** Find Your Light! Get on the Waitlist Save your spot for your creative content ecoystem audit this fall. *** Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting.  Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Get your first month of podcast hosting with Libsyn free with promo code: ENVY Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music   

How do you have fun and stay social these days? How do you make new friends as an adult? Who do you share your random passions with? Last episode, I offered you 3 Things for Your Creative Resistance Tool Kit. One of those things was a live event called Show and Tell for Grown Ups. This week I have brought you the human behind the event, Mary Doctor of Tell Me Why It's Cool. We are talking about… Shifting perspective from dead bird to grilled chicken Creating a welcoming social environment that doesn't center drinking or networking Audience participation and setting effective rules of engagement (i.e. how not to be a dick) Joy, fun & conversation to combat the uncertainty of the future Startup mentality, resilience, and what to do when it gets hard Inclusivity and human Connection Plus... I may or may not have left in a brief conversation about AI in Art and Content Creation — I can't remember — I think I blocked it out! Connect With Mary Doctor Website Instagram @tellmewhyitscool_show Find Your Light! Get on the Waitlist Save your spot for your creative content ecoystem audit this fall. *** Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting.  Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Get your first month of podcast hosting with Libsyn free with promo code: ENVY Show some love for The Creative ImpostorLOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music 

Sometimes the work is hard. Or maybe the work is rewarding but the context is hard. And we need to reset our nervous system, rediscover joy in human connection, and remember that progress is still happening even when it feels like society is tumbling backward. What you read, watch, attend, join, share, listen to (you get the idea) MATTERS. I'm offering you 3 things that are helping me enjoy connecting with others through creative projects and seeking out inspiration to combat the overwhelming feelings in today's socio-political climate. 1 - The Queen of My Dreams - film written & directed by Fawzia Mirza Website: https://thequeenofmydreams.com Instagram: @thequeenofmydreamsmovie 2 - Sit Club: What to Do When It Seems Like the World's on Fire - podcast series by Davin Youngs Website: https://www.davinyoungs.com/sit-club Listen in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://episodes.fm/1677935808 3 - Show & Tell for Grown-Ups - live events in Chicago by Mary Doctor Upcoming Events Calendar: https://www.tellmewhyshow.com/upcoming-events Instagram: @tellmewhyitscool_show Find Your Light! Get on the Waitlist Save your spot for your creative content ecoystem audit this fall. Libsyn Podcast Workflow  From Solo to Scaled Get your first month of podcast hosting free with promo code: ENVY *** Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting.  Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative ImpostorLOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music 

Do you have any of those friends who every time you're around them, you want to spill absolutely everything that's on your mind because they have this knack for helping make sense of the complexities AND showing you a completely new perspective you hadn't quite considered? Personal Brand & Communications Strategist, Speaker, Coach, Podcaster, Problem Solver, AND Storyteller Monica Rivera is that friend for me. We are talking about the power of showing up and using your talents and uniques story to make the world a better place. From personal branding to leveraging platforms for impact to the nuanced dynamics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in today's corporate and social landscape, we're inviting you into this rich blend of motivational support, practical advice, and personal anecdotes to revitalize your creative leadership. Some Places We Visit In This Episode: Why we need to stay informed even when it's overwhelming Global citizenship and collective Impact The power of personal branding -- what people say about you when you're not in the room How and when to speak out to your personal values despite professional risks The evolution and potential of podcasting Visibility -- is it really even an option in this day and age? The attack on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging -- why it's a terrible idea Leading with curiosity Generational diversity in the workplace -- why it's not just about race and gender Immigration and changing narratives Overcoming challenges and staying true to our values Mentioned in This Episode 5calls.org Follow Monica YouWannaDoWhat.com Instagram: @youwannadowhat LinkedIn You Wanna Do What?! Podcast Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting.  Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music  

If you're NOT listening to Congressional Dish and We're Not Wrong, add them to your podcast queue NOW while you're listening to this conversation with podcaster Jen Briney. We're getting into the intricacies of Congress by differentiating between legislative processes and political punditry and emphasizing the need for deeper public understanding and media coverage beyond theatrics. Our conversation spans topics from specific congressional hearings to the challenges of media sponsorship, the reality of political tribalism, and the importance of community action and self-care in today's political climate. FOR EXAMPLE: Why we can thank George W. Bush for Congressional Dish Pros & Challenges of Listener Support and Business Model Congressional Oversight and Distractions How We Choose Where to Focus Our Outrage When There's SO Much To Choose From The Big Beautiful Bill Act… Gag! The Power of Citizen Advocacy Personal Well-being and Coping Strategies Jen's Vision for America's Future The Role of Awareness and Media Community and Collective Responsibility RECOMMENDED EPISODES CD317: Elimination Essentials in the "Big Beautiful Bill CD314: Greenland CD312: Threatening Panama's Canal CD234: AWOL Recall: The Rock and Play Sleeper CD220: Postal Service Sabotage CD201: WTF is the Federal Reserve? CD199: Surprise Medical Bills Follow Jen Briney CongressionalDish.com Patreon (for Last Week in Congress) Instagram: @congressionaldish Contact Your Members of Congress: (202) 224-3121 *** Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting.  Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music  

Dealing with feelings of fear, dread, denial, dissociation? We don't want that! Let's blend art and activism, and discover how to harness your creative energy to inspire change. We'll talk about the power of community, navigating challenging conversations, finding balance in activism, and the perils of hypernormalization. Whether you're seeking inspiration or practical advice, this episode is your guide to making an impact through creative expression. RESOURCES The Guardian US article - Hypernormalization Psychology Today article - Illusory Truth Effect Elsie Escobar's Creative Sovereignty Sessions through 7/15/25 Democracy Forward VIDEO LINKS MENTIONED Be Seen. Be Heard. Lead with Impact. with Monica Rivera Diversity, Inclusion & Representation in Podcasting with Elsie Escobar EPISODES MENTIONED We're Still Dreaming: The Resistance Sings with Wendy Parman & Sue Fink Resistance Doesn't Have To Be Loud To Make Changes with Lisa Lackey Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting.  Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music    

How can you create or find intentional spaces to nurture hope and inspire collective action? Welcoming executive resilience strategist and founder of Insideout Living, Lisa Lackey, to discuss the importance of community and the need to nourish oneself creatively as a form of resistance. We explore how structured and intentional gatherings, like women's circles, can provide a supportive environment for self-growth and collective healing. Lisa emphasizes the necessity of connecting with both oneself and others to foster resilience, especially in times of socio-political turmoil.    Some Themes: Nurturing Yourself as Resistance Every Battle is Not Ours Sawubona: "I see you." The Power of Community and Circles The Concept of Second Knowing Moving Away From The Hustle: Internal vs External Pressures Tapping Into Our Intuition Finding Quiet Space & Reclaiming Peace Returning to Ourselves Over and Over Again Get Connected LisaLackey.com Instagram LinkedIn Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor YouTube Playlist for Creativity & Media as Resistance:  Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting.  Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music  

How can YOU use your voice to amplify the changes you want to make happen? Welcoming Chicago-based artists Sue Fink and Wendy Parman to dig into their initiative, '50 Shades of Blue: The Resistance Sings,' a concert aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action through music, benefitting the nonprofit organization Democracy Forward. This conversation is a call to artists and audiences alike to engage creatively and actively in the fight for democracy and justice. We cover a LOT of ground including: Humanity and Inclusion The Birth of 50 Shades of Blue: The Resistance Sings The Role of Artists in Times of Crisis Navigating Communication, Protest Songs, and Conflicting Family Dynamics The Power of Finding Inspiration and Community and Filling Your Cup Choosing Democracy Forward as an Organization to Support The Power of Peaceful Protest Balancing Activism and Life Staying Hopeful in Challenging Times Get Connected Wendy Parman Sue Fink Democracy Forward Also Mentioned The Second Knowing Community Circle with Lisa Lackey Congressional Dish podcast with Jen Briney Get video! See our bright shining faces, unedited (eek!) Live streaming Thursdays at 3pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Replays available on LinkedIn and Instagram. LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor YouTube Playlist for Creativity & Media as Resistance: https://bit.ly/creativityasresistance Share YOUR story about Creativity & Media as Resistance by emailing me text for voice memo to andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. Podcasting? Dreaming of Podcasting? Let me support YOU! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive, private podcast feed https://bit.ly/pepexclusive -- it's FREE! And it's carefully curated to deliver my insights from over a decade of experience about the craft and culture of podcasting.  Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for summer 2025. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, services, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music  

Helen King is one of my favorite people I've ever worked with in a decade of podcasting.  This conversation is for you if you are: a podcaster someone with a cancer experience a nonprofit leader a creative individual thinking of creating storytelling media for your company, organization, or personal brand We cover a LOT of ground including: the beauty of podcasting as an intimate platform for connection moving between networks, indie, and organizational podcasting pros & cons of using video in your media strategy (I get ranty) the absurdity of health care systems when it comes to women's health in both the United States and new Zealand (we both get ranty) the problem with pink ribbons why Helen's done with feeling like an imposter! Connect with Helen Cancer Conversations Podcast Instagram Also Mentioned Encounter Culture (our podcast that Helen edited for a while!) Sex.Life (previously produced by Helen) Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com JOIN ME FOR OUR LIVE STREAM SERIES "Creativity & Media as Resistance"! Pick your platform: Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder  YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor --- Tuesday 6/17/25 @ 3pm CT with Lisa Lackey "The Second Knowing™" A Soul Circle for Women in the Quiet Middle of Everything Created and facilitated by Lisa Lackey, MA, CSAT | Insideout Living, Inc. The Second Knowing™ is the sacred wisdom that rises when the first story no longer satisfies. You've already lived through the First Knowing: You became who you were told to be. You achieved. You survived. You built, carried, managed, and proved. And now… something in you whispers, "There's more." The Second Knowing arrives when striving no longer serves. It is not a crisis—it is a threshold. It is a holy pause. It is your body, your longing, and your soul asking to be seen, in a different way. Not for what you bring, but for who you're becoming.   Wednesday 6/18/25 @ 3pm CT with Jen Briney "Congressional Dish" Jen's long-running podcast Congressional Dish is how I learn everything school never taught me about how our government works (or doesn't.) And her voice is one of the only ones keeping me grounded during the present administration. Hot tip: Join her Green Room for This Week in Congress! She's also part of a political commentary trio on We're Not Wrong... her co-hosts are good too, but Jen's still my favorite.   Thursday 6/19/25 @ 3pm CT with Wendy Parman & Sue Fink "50 Shades of Blue: The Resistance Sings" Wendy Parman and Sue Fink present a most talented cast of singer-songwriters, folk artists, and cabaret performers in Chicago. We sing because we're 50 shades of blue. We sing because we're angry but hopeful, sad but resilient. We sing because we can, and because we must! June 29 concert benefitting Democracy Forward, a national legal organization that advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education, and regulatory engagement. They DEFEND democracy, DISRUPT anti-democratic activity through legal action, and BUILD coalitions, creating a more democratic and just future through the law. Info & tickets: https://suefink.ticketspice.com/50sob   Thursday 6/26/25 @ 3pm CT with Monica Rivera "Be Seen. Be Heard. Lead with Impact" Monica's signature framework, The Leadership Trifecta™, takes you from under-recognized to unforgettable. ✔ Personal Brand – Define what you stand for and how you want to be known. ✔ Thought Leadership – Share your perspective and ideas with clarity and confidence. ✔ Executive Presence – Lead the room with authority—online, on stage, and in meetings.   Podcast Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music The Creative Impostor Studios - Multi-modal strategic storytelling with an audio-forward approach for your company, organization, or personal brand Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.  

Have you ever had an experience of working with someone at the top of their game that pushes you, artistically (in a good way), to be and do more than you have in the past?  A project that streeeetches your skills in a way that is at times uncomfortable and exhausting, but in the end you see (or in this case hear) what you've created and say, "Wow! That really is good."? And then suddenly, you find yourself in new rooms, having new conversations, with new people, about even more inspiring topics? Okay… well if you haven't yet had that experience, go ahead and live vicariously through me for the next hour and maybe you'll get a taste of what I mean. Let me introduce you to the Del Sol Quartet, currently composed of Charlton Lee on viola, Hyeyung Sol Yoon and Ben Keith on violins, and Kathryn Bates on cello. And if you've been paying attention, you may know that I've been having the pleasure to collaborate with Del Sol on the first season of their podcast Sounds Current, which was a 2024 official selection at the Tribeca Audio Storytelling Festival and won a Sold Signal Award for Artists & Designers Shaping Culture. But awards aside…   This episode isn't just about creating a podcast, though we do talk a little bit about Sounds Current in the second half. It's about the joys and tension of being part of a group of artists (rather than a solo creator), pushing yourself to do something new in order to move society, and making art that means something valuable even when, and especially if, it doesn't make sense economically. Connect with Del Sol Quartet DelSolQuartet.com Sounds Current Podcast - subscribe/follow for bonus content! Get the Podcast Envy Exclusive Sign up for free now! You'll get immediate access to a secret podcast you can add to your favorite podcast app filled with highly curated content for the creative thought leader who wants to use podcasting to make a meaningful cultural impact through podcasting. Light Up Your Mic! Learn more about our new podcast strategy coaching intensives. We have limited space for January & February 2025. And not again until summer. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder  YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music  

There are some shows, some podcasters, who embody the spark that first drew me to podcasting's flame in the depths of entrepreneurial burnout. Becky Kilmnick and Diana Doty of Homespun Haints are those podcasters. Over the years, they have become masters in the craft of independent digital storytelling and community building through their horror comedy podcast of true ghost stories. Ever the experimental entrepreneurs, Becky and Diana have recently launched a NEW project  for the indie business minded creative searching for a better path.  And no, this one isn't haunted… probably. Podcasting, paranormal investigations, entrepreneurial success (and failure), cats in space… all this and more lie ahead should you choose to continue down this road. Quick Links Homespun Haints MY ghost story on Homespun Haints Homespun Haints on YouTube The 2nd Startup Podcasting For Business Virtual Conference - November 2024 EMAIL ME! Let me know when you've registered for the conference -- I have a treat for you! OR Get on my calendar to talk about whether a podcast strategy building or ideation session might be right for YOUR current or future podcast. I'm looking for 3 organizations, businesses or independent podcasters who are using media to make a cultural impact to work with me this winter at an introductory rate. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music  

YOUR VOICE... What do you use if for? Have you ever thought of it like an instrument? Do you consider yourself to be a voice professional? Do you feel confident in your voice? Do you even LIKE the sound of it? Well… if you speak, perform, podcast, teach, lead meetings, create content for YouTube or other social media channels, you ARE probably a voice professional and your voice is an invaluable asset. Or at least it CAN be with a little guidance. And that's a pursuit worthwhile to both Mary Chan and me. And it's what we are exploring in the first half of this episode. Mary is a Podcast Strategist, Voice Coach, & Voice-Over Artist. She launches and edits podcasts for business professionals. She's the founder of Organized Sound Productions, and producer and host of The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice. Mary and I are also sharing: insights on whether your current voice is authentically yours (why or why not), the intangible benefits of podcasting, whether podcasts need to be video, the challenging parts of entrepreneurship (ahem… sales), and she'll even give you a quick guide to writing love notes to YOUR voice. Quick Links Sounds Current with Del Sol Quartet VOTE FOR US at the 2024 Signal Awards: Artists & Designers Shaping Culture by 10/17/24. (Vote for Oprah too!) The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice with Mary Chan Organized Sound Productions with Mary Podcasting For Business Virtual Conference - November 2024 The Creative Impostor interview with Megan Dougherty Podcast Editors Mastermind EMAIL ME! Let me know what you think of the Chapter Marks in the Episode. OR Get on my calendar to talk about whether a podcast strategy building or ideation session might be right for YOUR current or future podcast. I'm looking for 3 organizations, businesses or independent podcasters who are using media to make a cultural impact to work with me this fall at an introductory rate. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music    

I am humbled at the feet of my 7-year-old-niece who taught me a big marketing lesson this month! Maybe this applies to you too... I mentioned some interesting things in this episode. Here they are: Sounds Current with Del Sol Quartet (Tribeca Official Selection!!!) Key Change with the Santa Fe Opera (Signal Award Winner!!!) EMAIL ME! If you want to get on my calendar to talk about whether a podcast strategy building or ideation session might be right for YOUR current or future podcast. I'm looking for 3 organizations, businesses or independent podcasters who are using media to make a cultural impact to work with me this fall at an introductory rate. This episode originally streamed live on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Wanna catch the video replay and future live streams? Follow me on one of those platforms. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music    

Have you ever heard someone tell you, "You have to show your work!" If that brings you back to high school math class... SAME. Well this episode isn't about math, unless you count "podcast value math!" Megan Dougherty is show the work for me on what I've known for a while but couldn't quite put into words... there is NOT one podcast strategy to rule them all! In fact, she wrote the book on it. And I can't stop talking about it. Now whether you're a podcaster, a creative business owner, a content marketer... really anyone putting your creative work out into the world through media, this conversation is for you. What it comes down to? How do you know if what you're doing is working and what does "working" even mean? (Hint: It's not about the downloads!) Podcasting, writing a book, getting comfortable with discomfort, and navigating existential crises... all with DATA on your side! Here we go... LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Email me andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. Let me know who you are, how you're connected to podcasting (fan, creator, dreaming of being a creator, etc.) and your thoughts around monetization, purpose, changes in the industry, etc. And if you REALLY want to get my attention, how has data influenced your creative business or podcast? WANT TO WORK WITH THE CREATIVE IMPOSTOR STUDIOS? Email me for the link to book a Podcast Tea. Then we'll meet for 30min to discuss your project and how we can support you. Mentioned in this episode Podcasting for Business Conference (I'm training on using your VOICE!) Podcasting for Business Book (pre-order by 9/10/24 to get a FREE ticket to the above conference) The Company Show (Megan's podcast) Megan's website Megan on LinkedIn And... Megan's super uncomfortable but ever insightful behind-the-scenes of her book coaching experience. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Kevin Lange - Cover Art Photo  

Hey. I've been away from this podcast for about 2 years and I'm feeling kinda awkward about it. But, either you're still here or you've just found me, and that makes me super happy because I've been recently inspired to return to producing The Creative Impostor, amidst all of the other shows I'm producing for clients. I've been noticing, however, that some things are changing in the podcast space, and with creators more broadly. Some of it is awesome, and some not so much! So what do you do when some sort of transformation seems imminent?  You stare bravely into the void, try to let go of expectations, and start asking questions. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Podcasting for Business Conference (I'm training on using your VOICE!) Podcasting for Business Book (pre-order by 9/10/24 to get a FREE ticket to the above conference) LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Email me andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. Let me know who you are, how you're connected to podcasting (fan, creator, dreaming of being a creator, etc.) and your thoughts around monetization, purpose, changes in the industry, etc. And if you REALLY want to get my attention, how has thinking about death shaped your worldview for better or worse? WANT TO WORK WITH THE CREATIVE IMPOSTOR STUDIOS? Email me for the link to book a Podcast Tea. Then we'll meet for 30min to discuss your project and how we can support you. Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Kevin Lange - Cover Art Photo

I feel like an impostor. Yes, on a repeated and ongoing basis - hence the name and premise of this podcast AND my podcast company The Creative Impostor Studios. But there are moments when this feeling is worse than usual. And that was the entire month of March 2022.  Mentioned 20% off your pass to Podfest! Promo Code: podcastenvy (email me to see if the nearly free listener pass is still available!) Power Your Story (featuring my students!) #claimpodparity Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Edwin R. Ruiz - Cover Art Photo