

Create for No Reason
Kate Volman
A show about making something for the pure joy of it—not to be rich or famous or successful. You don't need to post it on social media. You don't need a reason. Give yourself permission to explore your creativity. Give yourself permission to play. It's always worth it. We promise.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 9min
An Untitled Poem by Kate Volman EP 048
This episode is different than any other episode so far. Kate shares the conversation that inspired her to share one of her poems and hopes it inspires you to share your work. We talk a lot about the creative process on this podcast. While not everything is meant to be shared, you can learn a lot about yourself and your work when you're willing to share it with the world. Do you agree?

Dec 6, 2021 • 52min
Fluidly Strategic w/ Glenn Lundy EP 047
Kate had a fun conversation with Glenn Lundy, founder of Breakfast With Champions. Glenn shared his journey of creating an incredible community of entrepreneurs, professionals, and interesting people on a mission to achieve their dreams and make the world a better place. In this episode, you'll discover how to take action on your vision, how to build community, what's holding you back, and the importance of having an incredible team.
Glenn believes that if you change the way you start your morning, it will make a massive impact on your life. Get his Morning Five Planner here: https://themorning5planner.com/

Nov 29, 2021 • 52min
Trust the Creative Process w/ Lincoln Hoppe EP 046
Kate had such a fun time chatting with this week's guest Lincoln Hoppe. They talked about the creative process, what creativity means, and the power of improv to live a more fulfilling life. They also talked about acting, writing, and how different content creation is today vs. years ago. It's an exciting time to take your ideas and turn them into something.
Lincoln Hoppe is an award-winning Film and Television actor based in Los Angeles, CA. He’s appeared in over 80 movies and TV Shows for companies such CBS, NBC, Disney, Dreamworks, MGM, Nickelodeon, and Apple TV+. Notable appearances include ‘Stargate Origins’, ‘Scorpion’, ‘Saints & Soldiers: Airborne Creed’ and ‘Witnesses’; a Top 10 Box Office film in 2021. He shares and teaches his passion for Creativity, Play, and Improvisation through ImprovWizards.com. You can follow him across social media platforms @LincolnHoppe or at his website at lincolnhoppe.com.
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Nov 22, 2021 • 40min
Go All In On Your Creativity w/ Nate Forrest EP 045
In this episode, Kate chats with Nate Forrest. He helps small and home-based business entrepreneurs create lead and sales funnels that get results. When he's not working, you can usually find him playing poker, at church, or on the social audio app, Clubhouse hosting The Social Media Show. He shared a great exercise at the end for listeners to help them find and connect with their audience.
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Nov 15, 2021 • 34min
Sharing Your Ideas in Newsletters w/ Dennis Shiao EP 044
In this episode, Kate was solo as she interviewed Dennis Shiao. They met at Content Marketing world earlier this year. Dennis spoke about newsletters and Kate was inspired to bring him on the show to share some of his best tips. Newsletters may sound boring at first, but they're an incredible way to share your ideas and content. Plus, it's another way to explore your creativity by giving it your own creative flare. I hope this episode inspires you to start one of your own.
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Nov 8, 2021 • 32min
Intention and Reinvention EP 043
Reinvention with intention. In this episode, Kate and Shawn talk about what it takes to reinvent yourself. Some of us have lost a job and were forced to reinvent. Others decide to finally pursue that dream in their heart they've been ignoring for years. We make choices every day on how we show up, how we spend our time, and what kind of work we're committed to doing. Shawn says he wants to be the kind of person that looks for new adventures. What kind of person do you choose to be? Once you decide, the next step is to actually be that kind of person. Do the activities that kind of person would do. Reinvent yourself because you want to. Reinvent because it's exciting. Reinvent because you can. Today. Right now. How will you reinvent yourself?
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Oct 25, 2021 • 51min
Being Human on TikTok w/ Brooke J. Lacey EP 042
Shawn and Kate hang out with TikTok sensation and futurist Brooke J Lacy. They nerd out about NFTs, Crypto, and the creative process. Brooke shares her story about how being vulnerable on TikTok one day gave her an opportunity to connect to hundreds of thousands of other people working on their mental wellness and anxiety during COVID. Her story is a perfect example of how doing one thing just because you love it, can turn into something that changes the course of your life.
Brooke has been a woman in tech for 24 years, she's faced doubt and criticism and moved through with empathy. She simplifies complex topics like technology and mental health so that everyone can relate to her. She has a unique ability to understand challenging topics like cryptocurrency and cyber security and simplify them for the masses so that they are properly educated and feel confident with the tech challenges they are facing.
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Oct 14, 2021 • 36min
Why We Need Creative Friends EP 041
Kate and Shawn went live on the Facebook! They talked about people we need to surround ourselves with to do our best work.
Who are your best creative friends? Who are your soul friends? These are the people who push you to be the best version of yourself. They're the people you turn to for advice, support, and a kick in the pants. If, you know, a kick in the pants is what you need.
Check out Stephen Cope's book, Soul Friends, for more information and join our Create for No Reason Facebook Group to become part of the conversation.

Oct 11, 2021 • 55min
Collaboration, Community & Creativity in Podcasting w/ Adam Schaeuble EP 040
Discover how a former gym owner turned into a full-time podcaster. During this episode, Kate & Shawn talk to Adam Schaeuble, a podcaster and coach with over 600 episodes recorded since 2016. He helps podcasters learn how to love their show like a hobby and build it like a business. They talked about Adam's journey into podcasting and what he's learned after starting three shows. Adam shares his thoughts on community building and collaboration to help build a successful podcast and have fun doing it. If you have a podcast or are interesting in creating one for fun or business, you'll love this episode.
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Oct 4, 2021 • 53min
Who Do You Aspire to Be? w/ Real Estate Artist Frank McKinney EP 039
Kate and Shawn chat with Frank McKinney: author, artist, philanthropist, and real estate maverick. Frank is a consistent creative who has written multiple books, designed multiple homes, and changed the lives of multiple people. Frank shares who the people are he’s modeled his life after. He talks about his new book, Aspire, and why inspiration and motivation aren’t enough; we need to focus on who we aspire to be.