Creative Impact Podcast

I am delighted to have Lara Bianca Pilcher back on the podcast as we celebrate the launch of Lara's new book Audacious Artistry: Reclaim Your Creative Identity and Thrive in a Saturated World. Lara's personal artistic journey and her experience coaching artists come together beautifully in her message of hope for artists--that it is possible to thrive in today's noisy world!Lara shares practical wisdom, powerful mindset shifts, and stories that will ignite your passion to show up boldly as an artist. I am so inspired by Lara's encouragement to "do it afraid" and the insights she shares from her experience building a life of audacious artistry. We dive into navigating overwhelm, handling rejection, overcoming burnout, and facing loneliness. Lara's game-changing Creative Brief Framework detailed in Audacious Artistry is a tool you can return to time and time again to reconnect to your identity, direction, and purpose. No matter your season of life, Lara's message will help you move forward with courage and find your creative rhythm.Gather some artist friends and take your community deeper with the free group study at larabiancapilcher.com/bookDo you want to hear more from Lara? Check out episodes 13 and 98 of the podcast where she shares more of her journey!. . . . .Welcome to The Creative Impact Podcast, where you will find encouragement to live out your calling as an artist.. . . . .Watch this episode on YouTube! Check out our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!⁠http://www.youtube.com/@creativeimpactpodcast⁠Join our Patreon community for behind-the-scenes and bonus content!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/creativeimpactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the show notes and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativeimpactpodcast.com/episode-140/⁠⁠Some topics we chat about in today's episode include:Creativity, artist identity, overwhelm, Audacious Artistry, community, burnout, consistency, The Creative Brief Framework, emotional processing, and the artistic journey.. . . . .Let's Connect!Instagram & Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@creativeimpactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . . . .The podcast music was produced by Michael Cash.

We are wrapping up our Belhaven Dance Alumni Series with the very first graduate of the Belhaven Dance Department, Jill Pelhan Day! It was such a joy to spend this time with Jill and hear more about the beginnings of the dance program. While so much has changed over the years, we both reflect on how the heart of Belhaven has remained the same.Jill shares her inspiring journey from a small town in South Carolina to becoming a pioneer in the Belhaven Dance Department. She reflects on her experiences at Belhaven, the evolution of dance education, and the importance of community and personal growth along the way. Jill also opens up about health challenges she's faced in recent years and the journey of healing. We chat about the significance of authenticity and pursuing what God calls you to in your life. Jill offers such valuable wisdom, encouraging each of us to embrace failure, enjoy the journey, and remain open to change.Several other Belhaven Dance Alumni have shared their stories on the podcast over the years, so we've gathered all the episodes together in a playlist for you! Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!. . . . .Welcome to The Creative Impact Podcast, where you will find encouragement to live out your calling as an artist.. . . . .Watch this episode on YouTube! Check out our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!⁠http://www.youtube.com/@creativeimpactpodcast⁠Join our Patreon community for behind-the-scenes and bonus content!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/creativeimpactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the show notes and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativeimpactpodcast.com/episode-139/⁠Some topics we chat about in today's episode include:Belhaven University, dance, dance education, personal growth, health, community, authenticity, life lessons.. . . . .Let's Connect!Instagram & Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@creativeimpactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . . . .The podcast music was produced by Michael Cash.

What a gift to spend time with Kim Holloway for part eleven of our Belhaven Dance Alumni series! Kim is a choreographer, performer, teaching artist, and Pilates instructor based in Seattle, Washington. I love Kim's heart for connection and community and her belief that movement has the power to bring healing and change.In our conversation, Kim shares her artistic journey from her early influences to her experiences at Belhaven University and beyond. She discusses the challenges of navigating the professional dance world, the importance of understanding the business side of art, and her personal health struggles that have shaped her perspective on creativity and healing. Kim emphasizes the significance of community, self-kindness, and redefining success in the arts. Whether you are an aspiring or seasoned artist, Kim's wisdom and insight offer encouragement for the journey.Several other Belhaven Dance Alumni have shared their stories on the podcast over the years, so we've gathered all the episodes together in a playlist for you! Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!. . . . .Welcome to The Creative Impact Podcast, where you will find encouragement to live out your calling as an artist.. . . . .Watch this episode on YouTube! Check out our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!⁠http://www.youtube.com/@creativeimpactpodcast⁠Join our Patreon community for behind-the-scenes and bonus content!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/creativeimpactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the show notes and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativeimpactpodcast.com/episode-138/Some topics we chat about in today's episode include:Belhaven University, dance, community, creativity, healing, artistic journey, health challenges, movement, professional growth, business as an artist, personal development.. . . . .Let's Connect!Instagram & Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@creativeimpactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . . . .The podcast music was produced by Michael Cash.

I loved reconnecting with Lauren Messina for part ten of our Belhaven Dance Alumni series! Lauren is an award-winning choreographer, community builder, and founder of Skool Dance, an innovative online space connecting dancers of all backgrounds worldwide.In our conversation, Lauren shares about her journey in dance, the importance of community, and her experiences at Belhaven for both her undergraduate and MFA studies. We also dive into her current work in New Orleans as well as the founding of Skool Dance. We chat about the significance of community for artists, the joy of movement, and the resilience of artists in challenging times. Lauren's voice is one of encouragement as she reminds us to embrace the joy of dance in everyday life.Several other Belhaven Dance Alumni have shared their stories on the podcast over the years, so we've gathered all the episodes together in a playlist for you! Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!. . . . .Welcome to The Creative Impact Podcast, where you will find encouragement to live out your calling as an artist.. . . . .Watch this episode on YouTube! Check out our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!⁠http://www.youtube.com/@creativeimpactpodcast⁠Join our Patreon community for behind-the-scenes and bonus content!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/creativeimpactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the show notes and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativeimpactpodcast.com/episode-137/Some topics we chat about in today's episode include:Belhaven University, dance, community, MFA, choreography, New Orleans, online community, motherhood, joy in movement, advice for artists. . . . .Let's Connect!Instagram & Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@creativeimpactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . . . .The podcast music was produced by Michael Cash.

It was so sweet to connect with the lovely Goldie Mims for episode 136, part nine of our Belhaven Dance Alumni Series! Goldie is a recent graduate of Belhaven University and is currently dancing with Enoch Contemporary Ballet in Tennessee. She shares her journey beginning with the inspiration of growing up in a creative family in Jacksonville, Florida, to the unexpected pursuit of her dance degree at Belhaven, to her current role at Enoch Contemporary Ballet. We chat about Goldie's experiences at Belhaven and the challenges and excitement of transitioning to a career in dance. We dive into the importance of community, including what building community looks like post-college. Goldie also reflects on the significance of self-discipline, lifelong learning, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth in the ongoing journey as an artist.Several other Belhaven Dance Alumni have shared their stories on the podcast over the years, so we've gathered all the episodes together in a playlist for you! Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!. . . . .Welcome to The Creative Impact Podcast, where you will find encouragement to live out your calling as an artist.. . . . .Watch this episode on YouTube! Check out our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!⁠http://www.youtube.com/@creativeimpactpodcast⁠Join our Patreon community for behind-the-scenes and bonus content!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/creativeimpactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the show notes and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativeimpactpodcast.com/episode-136/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Some topics we chat about in today's episode include:Belhaven University, dance, Enoch Contemporary Ballet, creative journey, personal growth, college experience, dance ministry, professional dance, community building, lifelong learning. . . . .Let's Connect!Instagram & Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@creativeimpactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . . . .The podcast music was produced by Michael Cash.