Create for No Reason

In this episode of Create For No Reason, we're joined by podcasting expert Marc Ronick, who shares valuable insights to elevate your creative game. Whether you're producing a podcast, writing articles, or producing videos, Mark's practical advice will empower you to create content you believe should exist in the world. You'll discover: How to embrace your authentic self and let your unique voice shineSimple mindset shifts that will boost your creative confidence Proven strategies to help you produce more quality work For more information about Marc, visit https://ironickmedia.com/https://www.instagram.com/marcronick/

In this episode, my guest, Brian Carter, shares valuable insights into the creative process. We dive into the world of stand-up comedy, explore the nuances of writing, discuss strategies for silencing critics, and uncover how to define success in any creative endeavor.This episode will inspire you to reflect on your creative work, examine your approach, and understand why it’s crucial to keep creating.

Welcome back to Create For No Reason—we’re thrilled to be relaunching after a year-long hiatus! This podcast is dedicated to exploring the joy and craft of the creative process and what it takes to build a meaningful body of work. Our conversations with creators are designed to inspire and offer valuable insights to help you move forward in your creative pursuits.In this episode, I share five questions to ask before starting, launching, or quitting your creative project. Reflecting on these questions will help you navigate your creative journey with greater clarity and confidence.In this episode, you’ll discover:What to expect from the newly refreshed Create For No Reason podcastFive key questions to ask yourself before launching or stepping away from your creative projectHow simple mindset shifts can propel your project forward

This is a simple mindset shift inspired by a joke from one of my favorite comedians. It can be so easy for us to focus on the negative aspects of life. All the things that aren't going right. All the things we can't control. But when we flip the switch and think about what in our life is going well and that we have the power to do something that will positively influence our future, we're taking back control. When we believe that the future is greater than our past, everything changes. Life becomes more fun. We start noticing things we never did before. We give ourselves permission to explore our passions and pursue our dreams. I hope this video inspires you to do more of what you love. Get book recommendations, journaling prompts, and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism at MassiveOptimism.com.Kate's YouTube Channel: KateVolman.Video

Today's mini-episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a friend of mine about personal growth, learning, books, and the importance of stillness. When was the last time you sat in silence and listened to your inner voice to discover answers to your challenges? Get book recommendations, journaling prompts, and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism at MassiveOptimism.com.Kate's YouTube Channel: KateVolman.Video

If you're waiting to launch your creative project, this episode is for you. I chatted with writer, story coach, and brand storyteller Victoria Payne about her latest project, The Naked Librarian. With a vision to create a brand, she started this project with a blog and a podcast. The key word is started. We can't get a project up and going until we have the courage to start. I hope this episode inspires you to do just that. Discover more about Victoria here: https://www.victoriapayne.com/And check out The Naked Librarian here: https://www.nakedlibrarian.com/Get book recommendations, journaling prompts, and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism at MassiveOptimism.com.Kate's YouTube Channel: KateVolman.Video

It's been really fun doing the show. I hope some of these lessons inspire you to live your creative life. Get book recommendations, journaling prompts, and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism at MassiveOptimism.com.Kate's YouTube Channel: KateVolman.Video

I love this beautiful letter written by Kurt Vonnegut to a group of high school students. It's an inspiring message we all need to hear. You can find it here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kurt-vonnegut-xavier-letter_n_4964532Get book recommendations, journaling prompts, and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism at MassiveOptimism.com.Kate's YouTube Channel: KateVolman.Video

It's way too easy for us to talk ourselves out of creating. This is why it's important for us to have an accountability partner or create a system that sets us up to hold ourselves accountable for doing work that matters to us. Get book recommendations, journaling prompts, and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism at MassiveOptimism.com.Kate's YouTube Channel: KateVolman.Video

Can you write a book in two weeks? My friend Donnie Tuttle set out to do just that with a group of students. In this episode, we talked about the writing process, how to leverage ChatGPT in the book-writing process, and how to continue having creative adventures throughout your career. Get book recommendations, journaling prompts, and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism at MassiveOptimism.com.Kate's YouTube Channel: KateVolman.Video