Originate Now: Transform How You Create

Jessica Higgins Chapman, The Happy Kind•thehappykind.com

Welcome to Originate Now! Your weekly dose of tips, inspiration and stories to get you creating! Research shows that creativity is linked with less stress, and it also increases positive emotions. So, whether you’re creating your day, creating a specific project or creating the life you want, now is what we know we have for sure. And now is the time to begin. Join me, Jessica Higgins Chapman (entertainment professional with 500+ TV credits, storyteller, entrepreneur, and mama), each week! I'm providing practical tools and easy to implement strategies to help you get creating and create each day with intention. Originate Now is not about doing more, it’s about doing the things that matter, on purpose. No more waiting for the 'perfect' moment. No more hesitation. Originate Now is about taking action in the present. Join us by subscribing now, to make sure you get every episode!

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5 Must-Have Creative Tools to Streamline Your Workflow and Boost Creativity

Feeling overwhelmed by all the tools out there, or unsure which ones actually support your creativity rather than drain it? In this episode, Jessica Higgins Chapman is sharing 5 essential creative tools that she personally uses, to streamline both life and business. Key Moments: 5 tools that actually make a difference in planning, creating, showing up, and staying inspired Each tool is designed to help you organize your thoughts, manage your time, and express your creativity effectively How stru...

Jun 24, 2025•13 min•Ep. 5

Ditch the Labels: How to Create and Redefine Who You Are Beyond Your Job Title

If you’ve ever identified mostly with your job title or creative output, this episode is for you! This week on Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the concept of identity beyond job titles, emphasizing the importance of recognizing oneself beyond professional roles. It’s time to break free from labels and redefine who you are on your own terms, so you can create from a place of authenticity. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Why creatives often tie their worth to their roles and titl...

Jun 17, 2025•11 min•Ep. 4

Process Over Results: Enhancing Your Creativity and Well-Being with Emily Harris

In this episode of Originate Now, Jess speaks with Emily Harris (7th & Here) about the importance of focusing on the process rather than the results in creative endeavors. They discuss how this shift in mindset can enhance well-being, foster creativity, and lead to sustainable change. Emily also shares her journey as a movement and well-being coach, her new venture 7th & Here, and practical strategies for overcoming mental blocks and setting small, actionable goals. The show also emphasi...

Jun 10, 2025•33 min•Ep. 3

The Goal-Better Way: A Kinder, Aligned Approach to Creative Goals

In this episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman introduces the concept she created called The Goal-Better Way, a gentler approach to goal setting that emphasizes self-congruent goals rooted in personal values. The episode also highlights the significance of daily intentions and reflection. We're letting go of hustle-based goal-setting and embracing a more intentional approach called, The Goal-Better Way! Topics Discussed in this Episode: Why most goal-setting methods fall short for cre...

Jun 03, 2025•18 min•Ep. 2

The Creative Link: Why Creativity Is Essential to Your Well-Being and Health

Welcome to the debut episode of Originate Now, the podcast all about creativity and intentionality. In this first episode, host Jessica Higgins Chapman (storyteller, entrepreneur, and founder of the media company: The Happy Kind) dives into the essential connection between creativity and well-being. With National Creativity Day on Friday, Jessica shares how creativity isn't just fun, it’s vital for mental health, joy, and balance… especially in busy seasons of life! Topics Discussed In This Epis...

May 27, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1

Originate Now (Trailer)

Transform how you create! Welcome to Originate Now! Your weekly dose of tips, inspiration and stories to get you creating! Research shows that creativity is linked with less stress and it also increases positive emotions. So whether you’re creating your day, creating a specific project or creating the life you want—now is what we know we have for sure. And now is the time to begin. Hey friend, I’m your host, Jessica Higgins Chapman! I work in entertainment on Emmy winning tv shows! I’m also an e...

Apr 11, 2025•1 min

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