Your Creative Mind

Behind every book, play, and song is a person juggling self-doubt, deadlines, and the drive to create. On Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg talks with writers, artists, musicians, and creative professionals about how they make their work and how they manage the stress and anxiety that often come with creating.

Through candid interviews and practical insights, you’ll learn storytelling techniques, mindfulness practices for creative professionals, and strategies for overcoming perfectionism in writing and art. Whether you’re searching for inspiration, tools to strengthen your resilience, or fresh ideas for balancing creativity and mental health, this podcast is your guide to creating with courage, clarity, and joy.

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Episodes

Monday Apr 25, 2022

How Can We Create Collectively and Change the World as Students, Individuals, and Groups
You'll love this episode if you want to think differently. And don't forget there's a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dr. Kynan Robinson is an award-winning Teacher, Educational Leader and Co-Learning Innovator. Founder of the renowned EnRusk consultancy, with offices in the US, Australia and clients on six continents, Robinson and his team are trusted partners of prestigious educational institutions, businesses and government agencies who are ready to drive the change they want and need. 
Early in his 20 year education career Robinson won Educational Leader of the Year in Australia, as well as winning the Schools Specialization Grant for transforming how hia school interacted with Technology to center Research Learning. He was invited to speak at conferences and share his unique methods with fellow teachers and administrators. Over the past decade he has worked: the renowned Bronxville School (NY), The Victoria Department of Education (Australia), Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS - Global), The Nido School (Chile), International School (Panama), Elmwood Girls School (Canada) and even the Department of Premier and Cabinet (The Australian Government). 
A highly sought-after Keynote speaker, Dr. Robinson has had work published in over 60 Academic and Non-Academic Publications. Concurrent with his Education career Robinson is a cross-genre Composer and Musician winning three ARIA Awards, two Australia Council Grants and more.
Connect with Kynan
www.enrusk.com
https://www.instagram.com/kynanrobinson/
https://twitter.com/kynanr
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kynanrobinson/
 
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Friday Apr 22, 2022

When developing your brand, is it better to be on-point with what's "now" or is it better to do it a different way?
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Thursday Apr 21, 2022

How to make the feedback you receive useful to you.
We get feedback and advice from people all the time. Some of it is useful. But is the rest? Check out this episode to find out how to make the feedback you get useful every time.
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Wednesday Apr 20, 2022

Friends, Colleagues, Family - when do they require your best vs when can you be yourself?
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What are you waiting for?

Tuesday Apr 19, 2022

Tuesday Apr 19, 2022

Are you waiting for the perfect moment to start a project? Or follow a dream? Here's what to do about it.
 
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Monday Apr 18, 2022

Author Jeri Westerson drops the secrets of writing about the past to fascinate and delight today's readers.
Learn her writing routine, how she researches her books and the most important aspect of her books.
L.A. native and award-winning author JERI WESTERSON writes the critically acclaimed CRISPIN GUEST MEDIEVAL NOIR series, two urban fantasy series, a gaslamp-steampunk fantasy series, a rom/com LGBTQ mystery series, and numerous short stories in various mystery anthologies. To date, her medieval mysteries have garnered thirteen industry award nominations from the Agatha to the Shamus. She has served as president of the SoCal Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, president of Sisters in Crime Orange County, and vice president for Sisters in Crime Los Angeles. She’s also a member of the Historical Novel Society.
 
Connect with Jeri
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/author.westerson 
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jeriwestersonauthor/ 
YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/user/jeriwesterson/videos
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Friday Apr 15, 2022

Make the Most of Your Volunteer Time
As you grow your business, you'll meet and network with people. Sometimes, as part of networking and building contacts, you'll be asked to volunteer your time. How often should you do it? How often should you give your expertise away for free?
Listen to today's short episode on when to volunteer and how to make the most of your volunteering opportunities. 
 
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Thursday Apr 14, 2022

The Role Gratitude Plays In Your Communication and Collaboration
Employ gratitude to engage and inspire the people you speak with, and you will be amazed at what you can achieve.
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Wednesday Apr 13, 2022

Audio out-paced video in ad spends in 2021. Listen to learn why that's important to you as a creative, entrepreneur, or business leader.
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Tuesday Apr 12, 2022

Hiring a Contractor? Think about this.
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