

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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May 29, 2022 • 47min
The Power of Social Audio w/ Pedro Maciel EP 66
In this episode, Kate chats with Pedro Maciel about the power of social audio. If you have a message to share with the world, it's inside of you for a reason. Social audio like podcasting, Clubhouse, and live streaming is a great way to share your message and the right people will find it. We talked about imposter syndrome, how to find your voice, and simple ways to get started. I hope you find it helpful.

May 22, 2022 • 13min
Mini Episode: Three Ways to Live a Happier Life EP64
In this mini-episode, Kate shares three ways to live a happier life. The first of which is to identify your dreams. So many people have stopped dreaming. We become more fully alive when we allow ourselves to dream and actually go after them.

May 8, 2022 • 44min
Entrepreneurship & Creativity w/ Rocki Griffin EP63
In this episode, Kate chats with Rocki Griffin, "Social with Rocki" about entrepreneurship and creativity. Rocki discussed her journey to becoming a full-time entrepreneur in a creative industry, how to deal with burnout, and how to stay optimistic. She also shared a great activity to help boost your creativity. To stay connected, sign up for Massive Optimism, a weekly newsletter sharing journaling prompts, book recommendations, and other ideas to inspire you every week: www.MassiveOptimism.club.Rocki is an Instagram unicorn. She is a social media marketer and strategist who helps small businesses learn how to make sales and grow their brand on Instagram. She also works as a business coach, public speaker, and clubhouse influencer, among many other businesses. Rocki has worked as a volunteer Facebook group moderator for Gary Vaynerchuck, been a student business coach for Jenna Soard, and has been an Instagram marketer for over 8 years. She has helped over 2,000 clients secure a steady stream of income from the Instagram platform.Www.socialwithrocki.comWww.instagram.com/socialwithrocki

Apr 25, 2022 • 46min
Attachment Styles & Relationships w/ Dr. Janie Lacy EP63
In this episode, Kate chats with Psychotherapist Dr. Janie Lacey. Dr. Janie discusses how to have healthy relationships. She also describes attachment styles and how to identify if you are in a toxic relationship. She also shares tips on dating in a post- Covid world.

Apr 11, 2022 • 11min
Mini Episode: Trust the Process EP 62
In this mini-episode, Kate shares the importance and frustration of trusting the process in our creative work. She's writing a book and is in the "messy middle" right now which can be an emotional space. Can you relate? To stay connected, sign up for Massive Optimism, a weekly newsletter sharing journaling prompts, book recommendations, and other ideas to inspire you every week: www.MassiveOptimism.club.

Mar 28, 2022 • 59min
Creativity & Living an Awesome Life w/ Saul Blinkoff EP 61
In this episode, Kate chats with Hollywood filmmaker Saul Blinkoff about creativity and living an awesome life. Saul shares his journey to becoming a Disney animator, his definition of creativity, and how to discover your passions. He also shares insight into trusting the creative process and how to keep showing up and doing the work to fulfill your dreams. Saul Blinkoff is a Hollywood filmmaker who has worked for many high profile clients including; THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS, NETFLIX and AMAZON. He started his animation career on the DISNEY films Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan and Tarzan. Currently, Saul is a Supervising Producer at DREAMWORKS on the new Award Winning series, MADAGASCAR: A LITTLE WILD, and lives in Los Angeles with his wife and four children. Saul also hosts the weekly inspirational podcast, ‘Life of AWESOME!’ Learn more about Saul at SaulBlinkoff.com. To stay connected, sign up for Massive Optimism, a weekly newsletter sharing journaling prompts, book recommendations, and other ideas to inspire you every week: www.MassiveOptimism.club.

Mar 21, 2022 • 14min
Mini Episode: No Excuses EP 60
In this Mini Episode, Kate talks about eliminating excuses and pushing your creative ideas forward. You have everything you need to push your Creative Pursuits forward.

Mar 7, 2022 • 47min
Building Community w/ Pamela Slim EP 59
In this episode, Kate chats with Palmela Slim. Pamela is an author, business coach, and co-founder with her husband Darryl of the Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona. She has written three books: Escape from Cubicle Nation (named Best Small Business and Entrepreneur book of 2009 from 800 CEO Read), Body of Work (2014 with Penguin Portfolio), and her latest The Widest Net. Kate and Pam chat about community building, the creative process, and the magic of muses. Pam shares her advice on writing a book, building community, and growing a business your way. They also discussed creative habits and rituals, and why you don't need to be an entrepreneur to be cool and creative. To stay connected, sign up for Massive Optimism, a weekly newsletter sharing journaling prompts, book recommendations, and other ideas to inspire you every week: www.MassiveOptimism.club.

Feb 28, 2022 • 59min
Start Before You're Ready w/ Alexander Gonzalez EP 058
In this episode, Kate chats with Social Audio Influencer & Entrepreneur, Alexander Gonzalez. His life changed forever after losing eighty-four pounds and finally discovering his purpose. He has dedicated his life to helping others work through similar life-changing transformations and live a more fulfilling life. Kate and Alexander talked about strategies to start before you're ready, finding your why, how to lead with confidence, how to lean into your superpower, and more. To stay connected, sign up for Massive Optimism, a weekly newsletter sharing journaling prompts, book recommendations, and other ideas to inspire you every week: www.MassiveOptimism.club.

Feb 23, 2022 • 9min
Do What Makes You Better EP 57
In this mini-episode, I share a few thoughts that may inspire you in your creative work. First, are you creating content that people would miss if you stopped sharing? It's a great question inspired by Seth Godin. I think about it a lot when I'm creating content. Second, do what makes you better. These are the words that fell out of my mouth while I was journaling the other morning. Listen to this episode and let me know what you think. To stay connected, sign up for Massive Optimism, a weekly newsletter sharing journaling prompts, book recommendations, and other ideas to inspire you every week.


