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.
Episodes

Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
How to lead groups of creatives in a business setting
This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm every day! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial.*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindsetIf you love it as much as I do, you can get 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset
If you are the manager or leader of a group of creatives, how do you inspire them and engage their ingenuity? This episode will give you concrete ideas on how to make that happen. * I am a Brain.fm affiliate. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I’ll get a small commission. I'm also a PR Starter Pack Affiliate. I use Gloria's methods to get featured in the media often. And please remember, I’ll never recommend a product or service I don’t absolutely love!** I'm also an Amazon affiliate so if you purchase a book or other product through the links on this page, I might get a small commission.

Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
How to Increase Mindfulness by Figuring Out Your Relationship with Your Resources
This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm every day! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial.*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindsetIf you love it as much as I do, you can get 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindsetIt's also brought to you by Gloria Chou's PR Starter Pack. If you want to get featured in the media, this is your best first step. I've used these techniques to get featured in magazines, newspapers, and podcasts. They work! https://izoldat.krtra.com/t/so6Aw0yCuva4
Connect with me.FB author page: https://www.facebook.com/IzoldaSTIG: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IzoldatLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/Website: https://izoldatauthor.com/
* I am a Brain.fm affiliate. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I’ll get a small commission. I'm also a PR Starter Pack Affiliate. I use Gloria's methods to get featured in the media often. And please remember, I’ll never recommend a product or service I don’t absolutely love!** I'm also an Amazon affiliate so if you purchase a book or other product through the links on this page, I might get a small commission.

Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Does Anybody Hear Me? Speak From Within Chapter 3
This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm every day! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial.*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindsetIf you love it as much as I do, you can get 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindsetIt's also brought to you by Gloria Chou's PR Starter Pack. If you want to get featured in the media, this is your best first step. I've used these techniques to get featured in magazines, newspapers, and podcasts. They work! https://izoldat.krtra.com/t/so6Aw0yCuva4
Enjoy the full chapter 3 of the book that will help you learn the techniques of engaging with and listening to your audience.
Connect with me.
FB author page: https://www.facebook.com/IzoldaSTIG: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IzoldatLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/Website: https://izoldatauthor.com/ * I am a Brain.fm affiliate. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I’ll get a small commission. I'm also a PR Starter Pack Affiliate. I use Gloria's methods to get featured in the media often. And please remember, I’ll never recommend a product or service I don’t absolutely love!** I'm also an Amazon affiliate so if you purchase a book or other product through the links on this page, I might get a small commission.

Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
How to Have a Compassionate Holiday Season
[Note: Construction workers are doing their thing right outside my studio. So, I'll be recording many of my solo episodes on the elements of innovation in my car. Sorry if the sounds of New York City make you wince and even sorrier if they make you envious. :) ]
This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm every day! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial.*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindsetIf you love it as much as I do, you can get 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindsetIt's also brought to you by Gloria Chou's PR Starter Pack. If you want to get featured in the media, this is your best first step. I've used these techniques to get featured in magazines, newspapers, and podcasts. They work! https://izoldat.krtra.com/t/so6Aw0yCuva4
My socials are:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IzoldatLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/* I am a Brain.fm affiliate. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I’ll get a small commission. I'm also a PR Starter Pack Affiliate. I use Gloria's methods to get featured in the media often. And please remember, I’ll never recommend a product or service I don’t absolutely love!** I'm also an Amazon affiliate so if you purchase a book or other product through the links on this page, I might get a small commission.

Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
What to do to lead groups of creatives
[Note: This episode was recorded in my car because construction folks are running jackhammers right outside my recording studio.]
This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm every day! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial.*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindsetIf you love it as much as I do, you can get 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindsetIt's also brought to you by Gloria Chou's PR Starter Pack. If you want to get featured in the media, this is your best first step. I've used these techniques to get featured in magazines, newspapers, and podcasts. They work! https://izoldat.krtra.com/t/so6Aw0yCuva4
What are the things you must be aware of in order to lead and manage creative groups? Is it different than leading other types of groups? I detail the steps and processes in this episode. Stay tuned for next week's Creative Tuesday for an episode on how to do it in a business setting.
* I am a Brain.fm affiliate. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I’ll get a small commission. I'm also a PR Starter Pack Affiliate. I use Gloria's methods to get featured in the media often. And please remember, I’ll never recommend a product or service I don’t absolutely love!** I'm also an Amazon affiliate so if you purchase a book or other product through the links on this page, I might get a small commission.

Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
What We Can Learn About Success From Movies and Shows That Bomb and Hit
We can learn many lessons about how a movie production is run. It is often a well-oiled machine? But what happens when it isn't? Or worse, what happens when the powers that be lose their vision? What should leaders do to course-correct? What should people lower in the hierarchy do?
This week's innovation-focused episode explores the answers to these questions.
This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm every day! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial.*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindsetIf you love it as much as I do, you can get 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindsetIt's also brought to you by Gloria Chou's PR Starter Pack. If you want to get featured in the media, this is your best first step. I've used these techniques to get featured in magazines, newspapers, and podcasts. They work! https://izoldat.krtra.com/t/so6Aw0yCuva4
Books, Movies, and Shows I mention in the episode
Dune (the 1980s movie), Dune (the books)
The Expanse (the TV series), The Expanse (the book series)
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (movie) and the Graphic Novel
Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe (book), (movie)
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (book), BBC Series
Daniel Coyle, The Culture Code
* I am a Brain.fm affiliate. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I’ll get a small commission. I'm also a PR Starter Pack Affiliate. I use Gloria's methods to get featured in the media often. And please remember, I’ll never recommend a product or service I don’t absolutely love!** I'm also an Amazon affiliate so if you purchase a book or other product through the links on this page, I might get a small commission.

Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
How to Improve Your Ability to Be Practical By Being Mindful
This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm every day! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial.*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindsetIf you love it as much as I do, you can get 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindsetIt's also brought to you by Gloria Chou's PR Starter Pack. If you want to get featured in the media, this is your best first step. I've used these techniques to get featured in magazines, newspapers, and podcasts. They work! https://izoldat.krtra.com/t/so6Aw0yCuva4
* I am a Brain.fm affiliate. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I’ll get a small commission. I'm also a PR Starter Pack Affiliate. I use Gloria's methods to get featured in the media often. And please remember, I’ll never recommend a product or service I don’t absolutely love!** I'm also an Amazon affiliate so if you purchase a book or other product through the links on this page, I might get a small commission.

Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Keep learning about how to deal with your fear of standing up in front of people and speaking to convince, inspire, and motivate.
This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm every day! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial.*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindsetIf you love it as much as I do, you can get 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindsetIt's also brought to you by Gloria Chou's PR Starter Pack. If you want to get featured in the media, this is your best first step. I've used these techniques to get featured in magazines, newspapers, and podcasts. They work! https://izoldat.krtra.com/t/so6Aw0yCuva4
Find the auxiliary exercises so you can make even more progress here: https://IzoldaT.com/speak-book.
* I am a Brain.fm affiliate. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I’ll get a small commission. I'm also a PR Starter Pack Affiliate. I use Gloria's methods to get featured in the media often. And please remember, I’ll never recommend a product or service I don’t absolutely love!** I'm also an Amazon affiliate so if you purchase a book or other product through the links on this page, I might get a small commission.

Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
How This Compassionate Practice Will Help You and Your Loved Ones Shine
This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm every day! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial.*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindsetIf you love it as much as I do, you can get 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindsetIt's also brought to you by Gloria Chou's PR Starter Pack. If you want to get featured in the media, this is your best first step. I've used these techniques to get featured in magazines, newspapers, and podcasts. They work! https://izoldat.krtra.com/t/so6Aw0yCuva4
Books I mention
Speak From Within**
* I am a Brain.fm affiliate. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I’ll get a small commission. I'm also a PR Starter Pack Affiliate. I use Gloria's methods to get featured in the media often. And please remember, I’ll never recommend a product or service I don’t absolutely love!** I'm also an Amazon affiliate so if you purchase a book or other product through the links on this page, I might get a small commission.

Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Valerie Higgs on how to balance your creative side and your business side to grow and succeed
This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm every day! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial.*URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindsetIf you love it as much as I do, you can get 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindsetIt's also brought to you by Gloria Chou's PR Starter Pack. If you want to get featured in the media, this is your best first step. I've used these techniques to get featured in magazines, newspapers, and podcasts. They work! https://izoldat.krtra.com/t/so6Aw0yCuva4
Valerie A. Higgs is an Administrative Professional by day and a pianist and music director by night. Currently based in the Washington, DC metro area, she has music directed productions at theaters such as the Ritz Theatre Company in South Jersey, the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, and the TADA! Youth Theater Company in New York.
Valerie teaches piano online; accompanies for area auditions and competitions; regularly MDs at Ovations Theatre in Rockville, MD, and is a member of the DC Tango Orchestra, the Da Capo Tango Quintet, the Tango Reo ensemble, and sings with the Philosopher’s Tones.
Connect with Valerie
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PianoWithValerie/
Twitter: @vahiggs
Instagram: @vahiggs
Main website: vahiggs.com
For lessons: higgspianostudio.com
* I am a Brain.fm affiliate. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I’ll get a small commission. I'm also a PR Starter Pack Affiliate. I use Gloria's methods to get featured in the media often. And please remember, I’ll never recommend a product or service I don’t absolutely love!** I'm also an Amazon affiliate so if you purchase a book or other product through the links on this page, I might get a small commission.







