Rachael and Lauren continue their two-part discussion on monetization by touching on infusing pleasure and enjoyment into their work. They share their own experiments with creative ventures and the valuable lessons learned on their paths toward a fulfilling creative lifestyle.Episode Link Mentions:Lauren & Tammy's 2023 Rosé Soiree Dinner Party: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwdXNifpyuE/?img_index=10The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: https://bookshop.org/book/9780143129257The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://bookshop.org/book/9781936891023The Creative ACT: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin: https://bookshop.org/book/9780593652886Lauren's Travel Poster Project: https://www.homsweethom.com/26-letters-26000-milesRachael's PLAYlist: https://rachaelrenae.com/shop/play-listsThe transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomFollow 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
To monetize or not to monetize? In part one of this two-part discussion, Rachael and Lauren unpack turning their passions into profit, the potential impacts of monetization on the creative process, and how curiosity (and flexibility) is essential for building a fulfilling and sustainable creative business. They also share ways they've harnessed the creative chaos and channeled it toward focused projects or ventures. Episode Link Mentions:Lauren's Ceramic Baguette Dish: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmKxtjWgvQ9/Learn more about Passion to Paid : https://homsweethom.teachable.com/p/passion-to-paidJiro Dreams of Sushi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VB_DrsHDQ0The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomFollow 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 Hom and Rachael Renae kick off the pod by discussing their personal relationships with creativity, common obstacles to starting, and insights on how they follow the fun on their creative paths. They also chat about what exactly makes someone a 'chaotic creative' and why it's worth celebrating (and laughing about).Episode link mentions:Ira Glass on the Skill Gap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2wLP0izeJEAlan Watts on “Playful” Existence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHnIJeE3LAILA Times on the Food Network incident in 1997: 'Porn Video Is Recipe for Trouble on Cooking Show'The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomFollow 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