Chaotic Creatives

In this wide-ranging conversation, Rachael and Lauren discuss how they stay creatively grounded in periods of grief; they then realize that the conversations they’ve had as friends and co-hosts have had a grounding effect as well. This season’s closing coincides with the closing of chapters in the respective lives of the Chaotic Creatives team and in this long indulgent sendoff, your gals are looking forward even while holding the sadness that comes with change. Episode MentionsBrené Brown: The Fast Track To Genuine Joy (HuffPost 2013)  King’s Hawaiian Lilikoi Crunch Cookies  How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis Lauren’s (mysterious) Adobe course, Perfecting Your Portfolio is out now!  Sponsors Creative Coaching with Rachael Renae  Mural Mockups by Hom Sweet Hom For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

In this penultimate episode of season 3, Rachael and Lauren both find themselves at the precipice of major change in their lives. They discuss how the nature of these changes have influenced their priorities and styles of decision-making. Expanding beyond the new seasons in their lives, they raise the importance of doing what you can to prioritize your creative work, and honing your intuition by practicing decisiveness in everyday scenarios.Episode Mentions:Paper pulp on Lauren’s blogGrit by Angela DuckworthRachael’s Creative Visioning Workbook Dusen Dusen Backyard MosaicSponsors:Creative Coaching with Rachael RenaeMural Mockups by Hom Sweet Hom For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com. Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

Get a sense of what a creative coaching session is like as Lauren and Rachael help each other with specific challenges they are facing in their respective businesses and lives. Each host listens and offers insights to help the other move closer to achieving their goals.Episode MentionsHere is the Forbes article about Mud Witch, and the inspiration behind their ceramics.Check out Lauren's website for an example of the "trail mix" style portfolio.Learn more about Lauren's 4-Week Portfolio Procrastinator program!Sponsors1-on-1 Coaching with LaurenCreative Coaching with RachaelThe transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

Much has been covered about the what, why, and how we create but this episode is all about WHERE we do our creative work. In the wake of Lauren’s big move back to NYC, she’s been thinking a lot about transitioning from a dedicated art studio to a wall in her new bedroom. It’s got the gals thinking about the benefits of having a home within your home (however small) JUST for being the best, most imaginative, creative you possible. They talk about the possibilities and limitations of making dedicated creative spaces and how they navigate arranging their own. Episode MentionsFor those who aren’t familiar with Room Raiders, we’ll leave this here.If you haven’t seen Trading Spaces, you’re welcome.Learn more about the Pictoplasma Conference here.Shout out to Dédouze for sharing his studio space at Pictoplasma. Check out his amazing work here!LETTERERS! Check out Lauren’s Lettering Seminar Q&A session with Martina Flor! Watch or Listen. SponsorsCreative Coaching with Rachael Renae! Learn more. Hom Sweet Hom Mural Mockups.The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

Rachael was brimming with excitement after her experience at this year’s Alt Summit. As she shared the details with Lauren, a discussion unfolded about all of the places to find your people and the magic of face-to-face meetings. Consider this a more extended answer to a listener question from the previous episode about finding connection around your creative passions and hobbies. Your chaotic creative gals explore the benefits of gathering, navigating forming adult bonds, and being clear on the types of communities you are interesting in joining or forming yourself.Episode Mentions See Rachael’s Bingo Card leave-behind she created for Alt Summit. Listen to Josh Johnson's insight on neighborliness here.  Join Haylee’s Hobby Club!The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya ParkerExtremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet By Taylor Lorenz For recipes and info from Christina Tosi head here.  SponsorsCreative Coaching with Rachael Renae Hom Sweet Hom Mural MockupsThe transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

Rachael and Lauren continue to answer listener questions! They discuss their silly, self-indulgent projects, ideas on building community, and navigating the more tedious aspects of living a creative life.Topics CoveredThe silliest things the hosts created that made their souls smile. Ways to respond when people say “you should sell these,” if you don’t want to turn your passion into a business. Finding a creative community that also aligns with your values. Balancing the tedious parts with the joyful parts of your creative business. Tips on how to prioritize your creative energy and calm a chaotic brain when you have so many ideas and decision fatigue.Episode MentionsCheck out Peen Cuisine hereSponsorsCreative Coaching with Rachael Renae Hom Sweet Hom Mural MockupsThe transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

Lauren and Rachael answer more of your questions! Being authentically you, building confidence, avoiding the cringe: these were a few of the concerns listeners had about developing an online presence and promoting their work. The hosts explore these ideas the best way they know how, with lots of curiosity and nuance, to guide you toward what works best for you!Questions CoveredTips/advice for incorporating playfulness, sparkle, and fun into your corporate job/work.How to not be cringey when promoting your work.How do you connect with your audience authentically? How do you find the confidence and conviction to talk about your niche? Episode Mentions:Curious about creating a creative brief for a personal project? Check out Lauren’s Skillshare Course!Use Rachael’s Silly Questions Resource for your next ice-breaker.Rachael + Lauren’s Street Style Interview w/ Dev MooreFollow Andi Eaton Alleman for more business insight.Sponsors:Mural Painting for Designers: https://www.homsweethom.com/classesDress For Yourself: https://rachaelrenae.com/stylecourseThe transcript for this episode can be found here!  Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of managing expectations throughout the creative process and journey. As artists, we can’t help but to dream big and plan accordingly; BUT leaving space for unexpected twists and turns can allow us to better enjoy the process and tap into our playfulness. There is so much to gain when we embrace the detours that often occur on the path to where we really want to be. We hope this discussion allows you, dear listener, to be less hard on yourself and develop a healthier relationship with your creative practice. Episode Mentions:Rachael’s Creative Visioning WorkbookLauren’s Daily Dishonesty ProjectSponsors:Hom Sweet Hom Mural MockupsRachael Renae's Dress For Yourself Course The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

In this discussion, Rachael and Lauren explore the how their upbringings, and communities of origin have influenced the trajectories of their creative lives and careers.Episode Mentions:ESPN 30 for 30: Bad BoysRodman: For Better or WorseThe Last DanceSponsors:Mural Painting for DesignersDress For YourselfThe transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

The creative path is full of wonder and play; but sadness, depression, and grief are inevitable parts of the human experience. Rachael and Lauren return by discussing how they navigate these very real seasons in life while remaining committed to what they are passionate about. As we face down ever-increasing uncertainty and loss, does art still matter? Your creative gals say YES! This chat explores art practice as a healing balm and energizing force in our lives and communities.Mentions:The War of Art by Steven Pressfieldwoman, 30, sobs to All Time Low music video on couch at 2 AM by LaurenSponsors:Creative Coaching with Rachael Renae: rachaelrenae.com/coachingMural Painting for Designers: homsweethom.com/classesThe transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

For this final episode of Season 2, Rachael and Lauren talk about creating challenges and passion projects and how the practice can be useful for self-discovery, play, and meeting creative milestones. They examine crafting prompts from both personal and business perspectives and share helpful examples along the way.Big thanks to our audience for listening this season. Please share our pod with someone you think would love the show AND give us a rating and review! We’ll be back soon for Season 3!In the meantime, join Rachael for a FREE Creative Challenge Webinar on March 30th! Sign up here!Episode MentionsSymmetry BreakfastThings Organized NeatlyLauren’s Food ArtPalfestThe transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of creating personal guidelines for navigating social media. You can think of these as 10 Commandments, House Rules, Standard Operating Procedures etc. They each share three of their own ‘commandments’ related to common scenarios they’ve encountered as artists and business owners with large audiences online.Special shoutout to Therapy Jeff!The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

This episode is all about money and feelings! There’s a saying that is constantly floating around online: “Charge your worth and add tax.” Lauren and Rachael discuss the limits of this phrase and how decoupling your self-worth from the perceived value of your products or services can be a healthier perspective when building a sustainable business. Additionally, they discuss how values like accessibility inform their goals to engage in an inclusive form of commerce, while still covering the costs of doing business and making a living. Hopefully, this conversation makes you feel seen and supported in navigating all of the complexities of working for yourself.Special shoutout to Morgan Harper Nichols!The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

As a creative entrepreneur, experimentation is important in finding a balance between your desires and those of your community. Rachael and Lauren discuss times that they’ve taken risks on new offerings in their business and the lessons learned from their experiences. How can we find profitable pathways for growth without abandoning our core purposes or interests? They also discuss low-effort ways to identify and test ideas on how to expand your business in a way that aligns with your missions and goals.Episode Mentions:Join the waitlist for Lauren’s Portfolio Procrastinator CourseGet the PLAYlist template and other resources from RachaelThe transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

Happy New Year! Lauren and Rachael are glad to be back and are thinking about loosening their adherence to certain labels that they’ve stuck with for far too long. This discussion was inspired by Lauren doing something that she had previously written off as not her thing and is all about revisiting the stories we’ve been telling ourselves. Do they still ring true? Are we unnecessarily closing ourselves off to new, beautiful experiences or facets of ourselves? The hosts share areas in which they personally feel more curiosity could work wonders and invite you to do the same!Episode Mentions:Lauren’s Paper Clay tutorialThe disgusting thing from DIA in Lauren’s IG StoryOmy, the cool wine guyThe transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

Lauren and Rachael share reflections on the year as we head into 2025. If you’ve been listening since episode 1, you know that these gals LOVE reflection as a tool for resetting and crafting thoughtful future goals that are consistent with your personal values. In this discussion, they dig into: being flexible with metric-based goals, the power of self-awareness in setting your goals, AND acknowledging achievements that you didn’t see coming.Your Chaotic Creative Gals are taking a mini break for the holiday season and will be back in January. In the meantime, give us the gift of a rating and review wherever you listen!Episode Mentions:Josh Johnson Wired Magazine interview (Youtube and written)Infographic about who has access to youWhat Vegetable Are You?The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

After a few heavier, more cerebral episodes, we wanted to lighten things up with a FUN ONE using Rachael’s silly list of questions to get to know yourself and others. These ice breaker questions are silly ways to actually get to deeper conversations and important topics, especially related to creativity and authenticity.Episode Mentions:Rachael's Silly Questions Resource!The Immortals After Dark series by Kresley ColeWTF Should I LetterLauren’s IG post about shame snackThe transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

Lauren and Rachael talk ethics, personal values, and what it can look like to honor those ideals in your creative business. They discuss how outside forces can challenge one’s adherence to a self-imposed ethical framework and OF COURSE the importance of holding the nuance through it all. This discussion blossoms into an exploration of how the mutual support of a loving community can help us grow and thrive; plus, a reminder on the importance of checking in with yourself and having the courage to change course when your current path no longer suits you.Episode Mentions: https://www.instagram.com/heykyle/NightBitch by Rachel J. YoderLalese’s IG post about her Ceramics businessRachel Rodger’s ‘We Should All Be Millionaires’ The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

There are SO MANY shared lessons on building healthy romantic relationships and joyful, sustainable creative passions that Lauren and Rachael HAD to discuss it for this episode. In examining their dating experiences, they give key insights into the practices and postures that have allowed them to keep the spark alive on their chaotic creative journeys.Episode Mentions:Rachael’s leprechaun, spaghetti, and sun goddess costumes.Book Rachael References: A Year in Practice by Jacqueline SuskinJoin Rachael November 10th for Dress For Yourself Chicago: More info here!The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

It’s firmly Fall and Rachael and Lauren are back! They discuss what’s been going on in their worlds, and how they’ve been navigating seasons of change. While new territory inevitably brings about weirdness and uncertainty, your Chaotic Creative gals share insight on how having the resolve to move toward your core values can not only allow you to grow; but also broadens what it means to be playful in our everyday lives.Episode MentionsNYC-Based listeners can learn The Art of the Hand-lettered Magazine Cover at Lauren’s workshop at Creative Works East in Brooklyn (October 24th-26th)Rachael’s Jeff Goldblum StickerCheck out the birthday cake Lauren made for Rachael!The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren’s links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael’s links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course