talking all about money today and how it is just a detail. its just a fact. and setting a money goal doesn't make you selfish. doesn't mean you've sold out. it can actually just be a metric for creating the life you actually want. in this episode i talk about: creating a money baseline as your first goal how to determine your money baseline a different way to think about money in general listen in and find me on instagram to discuss this topic further! What's next?: Book a consult with me: right...
Sep 22, 2021•29 min
stuck in a negative thought loop? what even is a negative thought loop? i explain it all and give real life tips for how to move through negative thoughts so you can get back to doing what you want to be doing. top 3 tips for getting out of a negative thought loop: let the thought go give the thought a purpose transform into a useful thought does this thought serve me? will always be a more useful question than is this thought true? listen in to hear why - and how to actually apply this to your ...
Sep 15, 2021•26 min
feeling stuck in your day job and just want to tour the world with your music? (or whatever your long term vision is!) today's episode is FOR YOU. i'm sharing my best 5 tips for enjoying your day job so that you can create and live your long term vision ASAP: stop needing your day job to fulfill you - that's not its purpose have a plan and a vision for where you're going find the transferable skills of the job for where you want to go not every day job will be fuel - make sure its not hindering ...
Sep 08, 2021•22 min
today i'm sharing my top 5 time management tips for creatives because how you spend your time is how you live your life. so if you want to spend your life the way *you* want, starting spending your time how *you* want. but that can sound easier said than done right? well..let's dive in! heres my top 5 time management tips for creatives that i discuss in this episode: make a plan based on your goals prioritize art not chores plan for traffic assess after to improve next time create your own motiv...
Sep 01, 2021•25 min
instead of "what can i do right now?" ask "what do i want right now?" and make the plan from there. this is the way to get what you want everytime. don't use the past to determine your future. create your future based on what you want. not what you've done. What's next?: Book a consult with me: right here Say hello on Instagram: right here Join my email list (FREE Time Magic Masterclass + Weekly Reset Guide): right here Music: Intro and outro music by Young Go Hards: bandcamp here Grab my solo e...
Aug 25, 2021•23 min
i see a lot of creatives with so many ideas feel stuck by what to do next. or they have a momentary good idea get going on it find themselves lost and then don’t know where to go from there. heres how to stop that cycle: 1. clarify your vision 2. make a plan 3. use your vision + plan as a filter for any new idea you have you deserve the life *you* want. so stay committed to *that* life. keep going and filter distractions through that commitment. episode mentioned: future self | messy magic s.1 e...
Aug 18, 2021•14 min
welcome to the why not? podcast! a podcast for creatives. a slight shift from messy magic - but still hosted by life coach + musician, jill morris. in this episode i discuss: changing the podcast title + direction (slightly) why not? my life motto and what it means for me + you how to know if what you want to do next is a good decision my mission here and what's next what's next?: work with me: right here [FREE] time magic masterclass + weekly reset guide: right here hang with me on instagram: r...
Aug 11, 2021•23 min
the answer is yes. listen in to hear why and how. it is my life's mission to eradicate the sentence "well i'd really love to do X, but its just not realistic" don't settle for what society deems "realistic." go after what *you* want. MAKE that realistic. and to make the process easier: hire me. link below. what's next?: schedule a free consult with me: right here grab my free weekly reset guide: right here hang with me on instagram: right here hang with me on tiktok: right here intro and outro m...
Aug 04, 2021•19 min
i'm not a fan of the culture of "no more excuses". (with a tiny caveat i share in this episode) i think we all have reasons for everything we do - and today on the podcast i'm sharing a quick but powerful tool for knowing your reasons for how you spend your time. why do you want to know your reasons? because that's how you'll change everything. that's how you'll grow the fastest. that's how you'll get sh*t done + also have plenty of space for rest. listen in to hear: the difference between excus...
Jul 28, 2021•22 min
this week is like a brunch date with me! i'm diving deeeeep into how my last week went and how i evaluated it, how i learned from it, and the lessons that will apply to you too. i dive into a *lot* in this episode and you do *not* want to miss it! i talk about: how i scheduled my last week and how it actually went questions to ask yourself when your week doesn't go according to plan vulnerability + social anxiety shifting out of shame when anxiety (or past lessons) creep back up and you feel lik...
Jul 21, 2021•44 min
if you feel like you never have enough time - it's possible you're spending time people pleasing. i didn't want to admit this is what i was doing - but once i did - i was actually able to be *more* productive *and* enjoy people more and show up for them more powerfully. in today's episode we discuss: how people pleasing is manipulative and self-centered what else is possible if you're not people pleasing how you don't have to abandon yourself to show up for others - and what questions to ask you...
Jul 11, 2021•40 min
today you're in for a treat! i'm talking with jamie, a creator of many things - talking about staying creative during the pandemic, leaning into new projects, and fostering creativity in new and fun ways! the moral of the story here is to let it be easy, let it be fun, and just keep creating! Jamie Henwood (he/him) is a musician, artist, woodworker, and playlist curator from Seattle, WA. in this episode we talk about: how jamie kept making and creating during pandemic what it's like collaboratin...
Jul 04, 2021•53 min
toxic productivity is out. naps and rest are in. still feel the productivity guilt? listen in to today's episode to hear all about how rest is actually productive and how to set up your schedule to make that so. in this episode i talk about: the questions to ask yourself when you want to rest but feel like you shouldn't how rest serves you *and* others thinking long term about the effects of burnout erring on the side of too much rest and how to do it paring down to essentials in time + life so ...
Jun 27, 2021•15 min
today you are in for a treat! i'm chatting with seattle based musician marquetta miller (of breaks and swells + knife knights) and we talk about it allll. if you are a musician thinking of becoming a working musician, or just a generally cool human, this episode is for *you*. marquetta shares her perspective on the scene and what she hopes to see when we come out of quarantine as well as lessons learned over the past year. it's beautiful discussion on how the scene can work for all of us, with a...
Jun 20, 2021•1 hr 9 min
if you're feeling nervous or anxious to get back out into public again, this episode is for you. we've collectively and individually been through a LOT in the past year and i'm not one to pretend that didn't happen so we can just "go back to normal". so then what do you do? well thats what i'm talking about today. i talk about: -what to do if you don't actually want to leave the house yet -how you have changed, i have changed, the world has changed, and what to do with that -all about boundaries...
Jun 13, 2021•38 min
today we've got a real treat on the podcast - the magical human we are so lucky to know - river! we have a wonderful, philosophical discussion of art and creativity and process and life. enjoy! a lil about river: River James Stofleth (They/Them) I’ve been living and working in Seattle for about 21 years now and love it. I’m heavily inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and you can easily see that inspiration in my paintings and other visual art projects. I like to draw from th...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min
ah yes - the dreaded topic of perfectionism. the thing that stops so many creatives from getting their art out into the world. well not to fear friends, i've got your back. and i've got some solid tools for combatting and working WITH perfectionism! in this episode we talk about: my challenge with messy magic this week if thoughts keep coming up, what that means why growth is not linear and why that is ok the cycle of thoughts happening with perfectionism and where you might be getting stuck the...
May 23, 2021•28 min
how often do you consider what someone else will think when making a decision? when sharing your art? when speaking your truth? other people's opinions drive a lot of decisions and its just the least effective and efficient way to make good decisions. but what's the alternative? i'm sharing the mindset and the practicality of choosing to have your own back first, instead. listen in to stop caring what people think while still caring about those people. listen in to hear: why we consider other pe...
May 16, 2021•24 min
today we are talking all about how to choose priorities, how to know what to schedule on your to-do list, how to schedule *for* your goals. we talk about: the reasons why you may struggle with prioritizing and what works well + what to focus on answering "what is the right thing to do?" how you might be putting decision making in the hands of others and what to do instead priorities are not static and what that means for you whatever priorities you choose, make sure you love your reasons for the...
May 09, 2021•38 min
money is a charged topic. and causes so much stress for most of us. and used to be my biggest stressor as well. what surprised me most was that when i focused on my mindset around money - my stress lessened, even before my income increased. its possible. and it makes creating more money so much easier when it comes from sufficiency rather than stress filled lack. the feelings of abundance and sufficiency are available to you now. if you are willing. listen in to hear how and: the 5 main ways mon...
May 02, 2021•41 min
part two! if you have decided you *do* want to make money *from* your art - this episode is for you! to make money from your art - people need to know its available and how to buy it. thats where marketing and selling comes in. but you might be completely turned off from marketing and selling because of bad buying experiences. i'm here to shift the conversation and get you on board with marketing and selling *so that* you can sell your art! listen in to hear: how to not be salesy or manipulative...
Apr 25, 2021•31 min
i hear so many people say "i just want to get paid for my art". but i don't see even half of them actually selling their art. and i think i know why. this week we will discuss how to know if you actually want to get paid for your art. next week we will dive into what to do if that answer is *yes*. (there is some fuzziness in the audio off and on, i'm not sure what happened here but i'll do my best to resolve it by next week! sorry y'all!) listen in to hear: a little life update how to know if ge...
Apr 18, 2021•38 min
if you're feeling fear, anxiety, or doubt about achieving your one big thing - or really any event in the future! - this episode is for you. we're gonna solve for all the fears, all the anxiety, all the doubt, and do what i love to do most - make a plan! the twist is - we're gonna throw this plan away. because you're gonna get what you want. no matter what. but you'll have to listen in to hear how. what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here get weekly journal prompts: right here hang with...
Apr 11, 2021•26 min
we all have to make decisions every day - what to eat, which playlist to listen to, which real housewives city to dive into next - but how do you make a *good* decision? today's episode i'm diving deep into how to make a good decision *and* get what you want. we're untangling some old ideas about decision making and i'm giving you some great journal prompts along the way, as well. today we dive into: how to make a good decision how to get the outcome you want what's getting in the way now and wh...
Apr 04, 2021•27 min
a topic that has been requested! and it's not what you think! i give you my *simple* philosophy on meal planning (hint: its not the same as meal prepping) *and* i go in depth on how i do this every week. listen in, get inspired, and start making your life a little easier by planning just a bit. if you take just 1% away from this episode - you can change a lot and give more attention to the things in your life that light you up. in this episode we discuss: what meal planning is my simple philosop...
Mar 28, 2021•35 min
in this episode i'm going to give you allllll the details on journaling. whether you journal every day or haven't one day in your whole life - this episode will serve you and give you inspiration for what's possible when you look at your thoughts. here's what to expect: why journal? how to journal different ways to journal how i journal what to do after you journal settle in, grab your notebook, and let's get to journaling and creating the kind of world we all want to live in! i also announced o...
Mar 21, 2021•40 min
if you want to achieve your one big thing - you're gonna need to change your thoughts. your current thoughts created your current results. if you want new results = new thoughts. so today i'm gonna show you how! PLUS - i announced i will be hosting a brand new free masterclass saturday march 13th at 12:30pm pst on zoom - how to create more time, energy, + money with 3 simple thoughts sign up for the masterclass here: more time, energy, + money masterclass what's next?: schedule a call with me: r...
Mar 07, 2021•24 min
the reason you haven't achieved your one big thing yet? you aren't the version of you who *has* achieved it. but that version is available to you for guidance, for wisdom, and for collapsing time right now. listen in to learn how and why you want to meet your future self! PLUS A BONUS WORKSHEET to go along with this episode! : head here to grab the free PDF worksheet now! what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here join the next art + music night: right here hang with me on instagram: righ...
Feb 28, 2021•16 min
confidence is a choice. and we know that because if you've ever read a biography, you've heard a story about someone with *so much* experience who *still* is not confident. time and experience do not equal confidence. you just get to choose it. and it is so much more fun to be confident! (yes even if you suck at something!) listen in to learn how to build confidence and how to choose it no matter what. what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here join the next art + music night: right here ...
Feb 21, 2021•20 min
if you've been feeling stuck or stagnant, like you're just spinning your wheels and not sure what to do next - this episode is for you! i'll be sharing my favorite tip for growing quickly and effectively - and bonus: it's super easy! what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here join the next art + music night: right here hang with me on instagram: right here intro and outro music by young go hards: bandcamp here grab my solo ep + merch, hot tub socks: bandcamp here...
Feb 14, 2021•18 min
