Author Martha Anne Toll shares her journey of persistence and creativity. Despite fairly constant rejection, Martha pursued her love of writing for 20 years. She emphatically shares with us the importance of tuning into our inner voice the one that urges us to keep going when things get tough. 

You contain, inside of you, a small, quiet voice that has the answers to everything that you could ever need to know. It knows what direction you need to move in moment to momoen, it knows what activity you need to explore. It knows what friendships you need to cultivate and which ones it is time to walk away from, what town you need to live in and even what you need to have for dinner. In this Bonus Episode I share a story of how my dedication to cultivating an ability to hear and be led by my own soft quiet voice, allowed me to experience a profound moment right smack dab in the middle of an ordinary day...

I didn't always have this ability, it is something I have had to work hard to learn how to see and feel and use with intention. Doing this work has and is having such a profound impact on my life that I feel compelled to share what I have learned with others. I created a workshop called "Activating Intuition and Creativity," drawing from my years of experience in connecting with my inner voice. This workshop has brought profound shifts and epiphanies to everyone who I have ever delivered it to.  I encourage anyone with a passion for writing, whether it's journals, novels, memoirs, or grant proposals, to explore their inner creativity through this workshop. It's an opportunity to connect with...

In this podcast episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Maria Over, an artist, children's book illustrator, and creative spirit based in Munich, Germany. Maria shares her insights on managing her wild creative spirit while producing art commercially, building a supportive global community of like-minded artists, and nurturing her creativity through a daily morning routine. We'll also explore her impressive list of illustration clients (Random House, eeBoo, Ravensburger Puzzles, Joanne’s Stores, American Greetings, Calypso Cards, The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Deutsche Telekom, Comedy Central, MTV, Audubon Society, Giorgio Armani, Verizon, Weleda) her artistic journey, and much more.

Amidst the grief and uncertainty, I found solace in an unexpected place: adopting a puppy named Maggie from a local animal shelter. I share the story of how surrendering to the grief allowed me to connect with the wisdom of my creativity which allowed me to remain open to the serendipitous moment when I met Maggie and how this furry companion brought light into my life life during a dark time.