Welcome to the final episode of season two for The Balanced Creative. Spend this time to sit in the space with Chelene and reflect on how 2024 went for you. What have you learned about yourself? What would you like to bring into 2025 with you? And what will you be making time for? This may be the end of season two, but season three will be back in the new year with all new ideas to help you find creative balance. Want to stay updated with the latest podcast news? Join our email list! If you’re l...
Dec 30, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 25
“How do you grieve not only the person you lost, but the person you can no longer be? … There are identities and parts of ourselves we lose when we lose people we love.” Shelby Forsythia In this special episode, Chelene sits down with Shelby Forsythia to discuss the trials and tribulations that grief brings us through, in all avenues of life. When we experience any form of loss in our lives, it can bring our creative journey to a halt. Not only do we feel isolated from the world around us, but o...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 24
As we reach the end of 2024, take a moment to pause, dear creative listener. Where has your creative path taken you this year? In today’s episode, Chelene is here to discuss a point in the process you’ve all experienced at least once: the rupture point. A moment of extreme, energized clarity about what your project is supposed to be and do. The part of the processes where suddenly, everything clicks, and that long emotional rut you’ve been in finally passes. But this point comes with facing some...
Dec 02, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In a world that values word count over creative exploration, it’s not a surprise that imposter syndrome has become one of the main hindrances for creative joy. So why are we still allowing space for that? In today’s episode, we’ll take a look at: The importance of unstructured play Building confidence through clarity The role that comparison plays in all of this As mentioned in this episode, check out Due Quach's book Calm Clarity: How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain for Greater Wisdom, Fulf...
Nov 18, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 22
The art of self expression brings us an opportunity to see ourselves in a light that we otherwise wouldn’t make time to acknowledge. Whether you are a writer, a podcaster, a singer, or an artist, you will always choose the project that best reflects you at that moment. So consider your current project - what is it telling you about yourself? In today’s episode we’ll explore the importance of self awareness in our work, and how it can help us gain the clarity we need to then build confidence in i...
Nov 04, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 21
“There are no limitations to who we can be” Chelene Knight How long has it taken you, dear listener, to acknowledge the truth behind your perfectionist nature? As creatives, the fight between freedom to be ourselves and dependence on how our work is received can feel like a never-ending spiral. But it can also be a good indicator of what we choose to prioritize. Finding creative balance requires a strong understanding of what our needs are and how they can be met. In today’s episode, we will add...
Oct 21, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Take a deep breath, folks. This episode was created to shine a light on our creative kryptonite: guilt. As you listen, think of how guilt creeps into your room as you finally sit down to feed your creativity. Is it an obvious, nagging voice reminding you of all the things you haven’t yet done? Or is it disguised as a feeling of numbness that stops you from coming up with new ideas? Whatever the case, invite that guilt into today’s conversation as we discuss how guilt affects us, not only as crea...
Oct 07, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Here at Breathing Space Creative, we view time-blocking as more than just scheduling tasks - it’s about: Peeling back the layers of why we want to dedicate time to them Tracking our energy levels so we know when we can make the most of it Building on these priorities through intentional actions and becoming who we are trying to be. In today’s episode, Chelene reflects on how effective time-blocking has opened doors to a deeper perspective of creative entrepreneurship. As you listen to this episo...
Sep 16, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 18
“We feel the pressure to give everything for free, and then we don’t understand why this burnout is here.” In episode 12 of this season, Chelene discussed how to make your creative project ideas saleable in a gatekept industry. This lead us to consider the importance of protecting our energy while going into these spaces. In today’s episode, Chelene discusses the importance of protecting our time, energy, and MONEY in a world where people expect free or discounted products for your specialty. Th...
Sep 02, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 17
“What is the cost of not doing the inner work?” “You’re either going to move forward, or you’re going to move backward. No one ever stays the same. It might feel like it… but you’re actually regressing.” In today’s special episode, follow a discussion between two coaches who specialize in burnout prevention. Chelene interviews coach Meiyoko Taylor on the importance of understanding The Self as a way to navigate burnout. As a two-time best-selling author, speaker, and a life transformation coach ...
Aug 19, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 16
At Breathing Space Creative, we are always prioritizing emotional freedom and mindfulness practices for burnout prevention in creatives. By creating a space that fosters authenticity for everyone, it easily fuels the work we do. While this is a strong value for us, we recognize that there are many creatives who may not have spaces to show up authentically as themselves. Especially if they have a job that drains them. In this episode of The Balanced Creative, we are asking you , What does authent...
Aug 05, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 15
How many times have you heard the term “don’t get your hopes up” when submitting your project to a contest or publishing organization? Whether this is a voice that comes externally, internally, or both, it can certainly throw a curveball in your emotional journey as a creative. The last thing you need when putting yourself out there is a voice telling you to reign your expectations in. But where do these expectations come from? Are they all negative? And how can they play a role in renewing your...
Jul 15, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 14
As creatives, we often spend a LOT of time in our heads, and in our emotions. Most of us rely on our creative practice as a healthy form of expression. It allows us to create a safe space to let go of limiting beliefs and to explore our inner worlds and their relation to their outer worlds. But we can’t just live in our heads, can we? In today’s episode, we’ll we’ll discuss the importance of prioritizing your body’s needs and how it affects the creative mind. You might be thinking to yourself, “...
Jul 01, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 13
A beautiful thing about working behind the curtain of a gatekept industry, is being the one who can later pull this curtain back for others who have been denied entry. In today’s episode, Chelene draws from her experience working in publishing and how it’s helped her turn industry blindspots into a path of joyful living for creatives. Reflecting on Chelene’s project pillars, redefining success, and reshaping of the language behind the word “gatekeeping”, this episode is here to plant the seeds f...
Jun 17, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Here at The Balanced Creative, we like to prioritize discussions around burnout prevention and personal growth to help foster our creative endeavours. In today’s episode, guest Keyaira Horne takes on the topic of creative balance as a corporate professional. As a self-published children’s book writer, multidisciplinary artist, and corporate professional, Keyaira's journey involves weaving creativity and responsibilities, emphasizing proactive self-care to combat burnout. Find Keyaira on instagra...
Jun 03, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 11
One of the most powerful tools we can use to combat limiting beliefs in our creative lives is language . The way we speak to and about ourselves can make or break our journeys as creative entrepreneurs. In today’s episode, Chelene investigates the ripple effects that emerge from intentional self-talk. Intentional self-talk doesn’t always look like saying words of affirmation in a mirror, or using positivity when we aren’t in the space for it. While those tactics can be helpful in some ways, we’r...
May 20, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 10
One of the hardest things to consider when putting yourself out there as a creative entrepreneur, is showcasing your work. It’s easy to hide behind perfectionist tendencies as we go back into the planning, drafting or revising stages of our creative projects, but it’s another thing to say “this is it, this is me, here you go!” Today's episode delves deeply into the concept of authentic self-expression, emphasizing the importance of genuinely putting yourself out there. It highlights the signific...
May 06, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 9
So… at this point into season two, you’ve made time to reflect on your “why”, you’ve been honest with yourself about the spaces that no longer align with you, and you understand what cleansing the creative palette means to you. Now what? In today’s episode, get ready for some mindset shifts as we explore the role of accountability in our creative lives. Much of this is related to bringing awareness to your energy levels. At Breathing Space Creative, we are always encouraging folks to consider th...
Apr 15, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Today's episode is for all the listeners who are trying to balance creative work with entrepreneurship among all the other demands of daily life. Life won't always take us where we might want or expect it to, and our special guest is here to remind us that ultimately, it's because something better is coming. Carol Good is a writer, artist, and crafter, living the entrepreneurial life. When she isn't creating new journals and greeting cards for her shop Good Wares , she's busy working on her manu...
Apr 01, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 7
At Breathing Space Creative, we are always discussing the evolution of our own creative journeys. Sometimes this involves letting go of spaces that no longer align with who we are. In today’s episode, Chelene discusses the importance of prioritizing our needs to make space for a healthy creative balance with guest Natasha “Tash” Helwig. Natasha is the Founder of Broken Heals Inc. where she works as a Facilitator, Coach and Writer helping women grow, love, heal and be heard for over 9 years, and ...
Mar 18, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Here at Breathing Space Creative, we don't believe in writer's block... The reason you're not writing or creating probably has a LOT to do with how you're approaching your work. In today's episode, Chelene discusses the importance of cleansing your creative palette - otherwise known as learning when to reset your mind so you can go back to doing what you love the most. Give yourself a chance to truly pause and be present with yourself. How can you give yourself more space to cleanse your creativ...
Mar 04, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
What happens to big ideas with small dreams? They're easy to abandon. In today's episode, Chelene taps into her coaching experience to explore what holds creatives back from following through and having confidence in their work. Listen to this episode through the lens of your own creative journey: Are you more focused on the end goal rather than how you feel during your creative journey? Can you slow down and pay attention to your inner dialogue? Are you supporting yourself in a way that welcome...
Feb 19, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 4
"The tortured artist trope is out of style, it's dead, we need to leave it there." - D Fretter. In today's special episode, guest D Fretter is here to talk all things creativity and self-love to remind you that... it's okay to let your art be a part of you. Step into that vulnerable space of understanding who you are. When you discover what you need in order to be yourself, you'll learn exactly how to prioritize your creative pursuits. Today’s guest has a lot to say about that. He is a poet/spok...
Feb 05, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome to Season two of The Balanced Creative where we will be centring conversations around bringing your project into the world, despite the noise of your everyday life. For more insights and clarity, sign up for our Say no With Love newsletter ! In today’s episode, we’ll dive deep into reflecting on your project’s why, and explore how that seeps into your everyday life. Many people in the creative field like to make the assumption that we all have the same why. This can often lead to feeling...
Jan 15, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to Season two of The Balanced Creative where we will be centring conversations around bringing your project into the world, despite the noise of your everyday life. For more insights and clarity, sign up for our Say no With Love newsletter ! In today’s episode, we are kicking off a new year with the launch of Chelene’s fourth book, Let it Go: Free Yourself from Old Beliefs and Find a New Path to Joy Tune into another episode where Mar interviews Chelene on everything behind the scenes of...
Jan 01, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Are you ready for season two? As of January, we will be starting up with biweekly episodes of The Balanced Creative. This time, we're going to take a more hands on approach. If you're a Creative with an idea or project you’re feeling stuck with, this one’s for you! In celebration of our Thrive Coaching Program , we are going to give you a taste of what this intensive transformational experience entails. Through these episodes, you’ll be guided to discover your project’s why, make more time using...
Dec 09, 2023•1 min
Hello friends! In this very special episode, your host Chelene Knight will be in the hot seat. We’re going to learn more about who she is, what she does, and most importantly, her WHY. Let’s get to know our host even better with some personal Qs. Producer Mar Tezak will be hosting this episode, asking Chelene about her journey of leaving the 9-5 to pursue the creative life of her dreams. Looking for a good read that can help you make space for yourself along your creative journey? Checkout Chele...
Dec 04, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This one’s for all the nine-to-fivers out there! As you know, being a creative, your brain doesn’t just shut off during your day job. There are always ideas waiting to be expressed through your preferred medium of creation, but how can you keep that going when you’ve got other tasks to prioritize during the day? In today’s episode, let’s dive deep into the ways creativity can be used to give you what you need during your day, so you can feel refreshed when you turn to your creative practice. Loo...
Nov 06, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Promoting yourself and your book is often hard for a lot of writers, but it is also a necessary part of the job. But how do we make sure that we take care of ourselves in the process? In this episode of The Balanced Creative, Guest Sophie Jai and I dive deep into the pros and cons of self promotion for authors and why author care is an essential consideration for all authors. Sophie Jai is the author of WILD FIRES , her debut novel. Most recently, it was shortlisted for 2023 Rakuten Kobo Emergin...
Oct 02, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In today’s episode of The Balanced Creative, I hope to clarify what it means to say no with love, how this connects to ripples out into your creative practice, and how this is the nucleus for the work we do in the Thrive Coaching Program. What does it even mean to say no with love? To know something isn't for you right now and to accurately and confidently communicate it based on how you want to show up that year, what your “word” or general focus is for the year, and what are the handful of pri...
Sep 04, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 15
