{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"298. Following Curiosity and Craft: Nicole Leverett on Honoring Your Creative Process","description":"298. Following Curiosity and Craft: Nicole Leverett on Honoring Your Creative Process In this episode of Creative Chats, Mike Brennan speaks with Nicole Leverett about her creative journey, exploring her childhood influences, the evolution of her artistic pursuits, and the balance between passion and monetization in creative work. Nicole shares her experiences with photography, graphic design, and the importance of empowering others in their creative endeavors. The conversation highlights the significance of personal projects, technical skills, and the joy of creating without the pressure of commercial success. 3 Key Takeaways: \ud83c\udfa8 Nurture Your Curiosity \u2013 Nicole shares how exploring multiple creative outlets, from calligraphy and jewelry-making to digital art and photography, helped her discover her unique voice. Embrace experimentation and allow yourself to follow where curiosity leads. \ud83c\udfa8 Balance Passion and Profit \u2013 Monetizing creative skills can sometimes drain the joy from a craft. Nicole\u2019s journey is a testament to the importance of protecting your passion projects, being selective with client work, and keeping creativity meaningful. \ud83c\udfa8 Share the Process \u2013 Nicole emphasizes the importance of transparency and community, freely sharing her artistic process and encouraging others to demystify creativity. By sharing behind-the-scenes, she invites others into the journey and nurtures collective growth. Links and Resources:   Nicole\u2019s Website: staynfocus.com https:\/\/staynfocus.com   Educational Resources: infocuslearning.com (for mentorship, digital and physical e-books, online education, and more)   Social Media: @staynfocusimages on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads   Daily Creative Habit Community: dailycreativehabit.com - https:\/\/dailycreativehabit.com    Feeling inspired? Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to Creative Chats and leave a review! Your feedback helps us bring more amazing content to fuel your creative journey. Explore Nicole Leverett\u2019s imaginative work, dive into her education resources, and take your own creative practice to new heights. Looking for more community and accountability? Check out the Daily Creative Habit Membership at&amp;nbsp;dailycreativehabit.com. Thank you for listening, now go create something amazing! ","author_name":"Creative Chats with Mike Brennan","author_url":"http:\/\/creativechats.me","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37140850\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/00acec\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/190011210"}