“I should probably confess that I’m three raccoons in a trench coat. It just so happens that one of those raccoons knows how to paint” was feminist artist Klaire Klaire Lockheart’s response to what she did for a living. She offered this response wearing a Teenage Mutant Ninjas t-shirt (which also appears in one of her works), and a plastic chainsaw at the ready. To say this recipient of the prestigious Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant was a blast to hangout with is massive understatement.

While the banter and humor is nonstop, soul-fed themes appeared that will speak to any artist or creative hungry to own their voice. Early on what stuck with me was her passion for her “chosen family” of artists and her husband, Aaron Packard (an incredible photographer). It speaks to the agency we all have to restory our existence in a way that supports our sense of self, our passion projects and life. It’s a beautiful moment, one of many, from the podcast.

On Frida Kahlo’s piece “The Two Fridas” Klaire notes, “She’s from a different time, a different location, a different culture, and different language, but I can still look at that painting, and feel like I get her.” Lockheart’s bone-deep passion for how people and artists express their humanity is central to her work. It’s a consistent theme throughout our chat.

At the core of it all is Klaire’s passion for “leaning into” her rights, voice, and value as a woman, a passion she also also has for the marginalized voices of the world. It’s one hell of an interview! I even impersonate a grandma taking Klaire’s selfie, and we discuss our need for a satirical film that puts the Kardashians in Star Trek. What’s not to love?

WHERE YOU CAN FIND KLAIRE:

Website: https://www.klairelockheart.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klairelockheart/

WHERE YOU CAN BUY HER WORK:

https://www.artsy.net/artist/klaire-lockheart

MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

Pollock-Krasner Foundation:

https://pkf.org

@pollockkrasnerfoundation

Springboard for The Arts:

https://springboardforthearts.org/

Instagram - @

The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation:

https://www.elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation.org/

Instagram - @elizabethgreenshieldsfdn

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“Cheers, it’s a privilege to be here.” Laurence McCahill’s response to my appreciation for the interview, but really, it’s his life philosophy. From his early days as a designer and agency co-owner to becoming the co-founder of The Happy Startup School, his vibe is curious, seeking, and available. And that’s not even getting into his colorful origin story!

Join us for a non-GMO chat that gets to the humanity of it all. In this heartfelt episode, we explore growing up in the pubs of London, connecting with nature to access your creative mojo, and leveling the playfield (to include with ourselves) so everyone has a seat at the table.

This is an episode rich with stories about playing music, world travel, the influence of cultural diversity, and a dance with death that forever changed his perspective on life. Our banter is a meaningful glimpse of Laurence’s humanity long before his agency and Happy Startup days. Join us for the bard’s tale of a proper Irish Bohemian with hints of Nick Cave. A man who loves deeply, most of all his family. A true visionary who, along with his business partner, Dr. Carlos Saba, went on to build the wildly successful Happy Startup School.

What I most cherish when sitting down with people for a long chat are the things they’ve learned along the way. That’s where the gold is, and Mr. McCahill has plenty to offer. One story had me close to tears, which I’ll let the episode tell. It involved lifting a person up, both emotionally and physically. Lucky for us, that moment was captured by the stunning photograph below, shot by Becky Rui.

So, grab a lovely cup of tea and sink into your favorite nook for this soul-led conversation free of gurus. Just two dudes hanging out and talking about the texture, moments, trials, and magic that is the creative life.

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What if the very thing you think is “too much” about you... is actually your greatest creative power?

In this intimate episode, we explore the misunderstood dance between anxiety and creative genius, and how moments of panic, doubt, and emotional overwhelm can become the flashpoints from which our most authentic, resonant work is born. If you're a visionary coach, soulful content creator, purpose-driven founder, or an artist with a mission, you’ve likely felt this paradox. You burn with ideas, passion, and purpose, but that same fire can leave you breathless, second-guessing, and spinning.

> You’re not broken.
> You're not too much.
> You’re not alone.

Your anxiety isn’t an obstacle to your creative confidence, it’s a crucial part of the recipe.

We’re flipping the script on the myth that you must be “fixed” to be successful. Instead, we uncover how to collaborate with your inner chaos to harness the depth of your emotions to transmute your rawest fears into creative gold. This episode isn’t about avoiding the breakdown moments—it’s about honoring them as the birthplace of your boldest expressions and work.

Inside this 20-minute journey, you’ll hear:

* Why intense emotions often signal you're on the brink of something creatively extraordinary

* How self-doubt is not a weakness but a marker of depth, soul, and real human stakes

* A reframing of anxiety as a sacred part of the creative process, not a flaw to fix

* How to find unstoppable creative confidence not despite your complexity—but because of it

Whether you design, coach, lead, write, teach, or perform—this episode is for anyone who creates from the heart and sometimes feels like they’re drowning in it. This is a love letter to the creatives who feel everything deeply. To the coaches who carry others' transformations in their bones. To the soul-led brands who are here to do more than just grow—but to matter.

If you’ve ever asked, What’s wrong with me?—this episode gently and powerfully answers: Nothing. You’re exactly who you need to be to do the work you were born to do.

Your brilliance isn’t in spite of your inner fire. It is the fire.

Tune in now.
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Tired of the noise? The endless hustle? The promise of quick fixes that never quite deliver? If you’ve been drowning in a sea of formulas, templates, and tactics that don’t align with the essence of who you are, it’s time for a shift.

True success that feels authentic and deeply fulfilling doesn't come from mimicking the latest “best practices” or chasing the ever-elusive dream of perfection. It comes from embracing the core of who you are: your heart, your instincts, your story.

So many of us have been conditioned to prioritize our heads over our hearts, to plan every step to the point of paralysis, and to second-guess our every move. The truth is, when we disconnect from our most profound passions and truth to chase someone else's formula, we lose touch with the very thing that makes us irresistible: our authentic selves.

What if the key to standing out, creating true impact, and building a meaningful brand isn’t found in overthinking? What if it's found in trusting the raw, messy, real parts of you that are often the most powerful?

Imagine a life and business built around your personal Big Why. The things that fuel you. The struggles you’ve overcome. The lessons that have shaped your path. When you tap into your Big Why, everything shifts. You stop chasing perfection and start creating from a place of truth and purpose. Your work becomes magnetic because it's deeply connected to who you truly are.

It’s not about abandoning strategy. It’s about infusing it with the rawness of your unique voice, your passions, and the things you care about most. When you align with your heart, your creativity flows, your confidence soars, and your impact deepens. You show up as your full, unapologetic self, and the right people—your people—will feel that energy and be drawn to what you offer.

Building a brand from your Big Why doesn’t just build trust, it builds lasting connections. It takes courage to be vulnerable, and step into your power to claim your value. But when you do, it ignites something within you that nothing else can replicate. You stop asking, “How do I fit in?” and start asking, “How do I stand out by being me?” If you’re ready to step into that authentic power, this episode is for you. Get to the heart of your brand, and start building a life and business that truly speaks to your soul and the world.

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Explore the powerful intersection of creativity, leadership, and vulnerability. What does it really take to lead with authenticity in a world that constantly pressures us to fit into neat boxes and follow the rules?

Legendary creators teach us creative courage isn't just about breaking boundaries—it’s about breaking ourselves open. We have to shed the layers of self-doubt, fear of judgment, and the old identities that hold us back to step into our unique potential. Dare to show up as your most authentic self, even when the world would prefer you play it safe.

Whether you're a social impact artisan, a purpose-driven founder, or a creative in any field, this episode is for anyone who feels the tension between living true to themselves and facing the daily pressures of the status quo. The world may tell you to fall in line, but creative leadership embraces the real magic that happens when we step off the beaten path to embrace the discomfort of the unknown.

Creative courage is not about having it all figured out. It’s about trusting that your voice—no matter how unconventional—has the power to inspire, disrupt, and transform. It’s the fire that fuels passion-driven work, whether you're designing life-changing products, creating meaningful art, or leading a cause that’s bigger than yourself.

Our best work often emerges from the discomfort that makes us feel uncertain. Growth doesn’t happen in safe spaces. It happens when you lean into vulnerability, when you let go of old stories, and when you allow your vision to evolve well beyond what you ever thought was possible.

So, I ask you: What part of you needs to be broken open in order to fully unshackle your voice, brand, and leadership? What would it feel like to trust your deepest instincts, knowing that your creative courage is the Secret Sauce to leading a life and business that is wildly successful and deeply aligned with your North Star?

Tune in and discover how to step into your creative power—because the world is waiting for the unique gifts only you can share.

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Passion got you started. But what sustains the journey and makes your work matter in the world is something deeper. In this soul-forward episode, we explore a truth that many creative minds, founders, coaches, and conscious entrepreneurs eventually confront: passion is not enough.

Through the story of indie musician Carmela—whose music doesn’t just sound incredible but awakens something in her audience—we unpack what it really means to move from personal expression to collective impact. Carmela doesn’t just drop songs. She releases a full-body, full-heart experience—from lo-fi vintage videos to emotional road trip vignettes—all flowing from the lyrics and soul of her work.

This is brand-building not as performance, but as human connection.

So here’s the question. What does your work awaken within people?

Not just what you love to create. Not just what lights you up. But what others deeply need to feel, heal, remember, or reclaim—through you. If you’re a purpose-led solopreneur, a heart-forward coach, a soulful speaker or a creative who wants your brand to move beyond noise and into people’s lives—this one’s for you. We talk about the pivot from internal passion to external resonance. We explore how the feeling of your work is what truly builds loyalty, connection, and sustainability.

You’re not just offering coaching, art, strategy, programs, or content. You’re offering transformation. You’re offering belonging. You’re offering people a glimpse of who they could become. And when your brand becomes a vessel for that? You don’t just make sales.You build a movement.

Tune in to learn how to:

• Shift from passion-based branding to impact-first resonance
• Craft creative experiences that feel like home to your people
• Build trust and transformation into the way you share your work
• Reconnect with what your audience truly needs—and how your soul work meets them there

If you're building a business, brand, or body of work that’s rooted in humanity, creativity, and real impact—this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.

🎙 Let this be your reminder: The world doesn’t just need your passion. It needs to feel something real because of it.

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