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In this episode of Creativity Conversations, Nina Lockwood talks with Bonny Boice about an unexpected journey from brain surgery to watercolor painting—and how creativity became part of discovering a new way of living. After a career in the corporate world and executive coaching, Bonny faced a life-changing experience when she underwent surgery for a non-cancerous brain tumor. As she navigated physical recovery and the emotional challenge of adjusting to a different life, a watercolor class with her daughter opened a door she hadn't anticipated. Together, Nina and Bonny discuss: How brain surgery changed Bonny's relationship with herself and her identity Why a watercolor class became the beginning of a daily creative practice The freedom of creating without needing everything to be perfect How painting helped Bonny become more present and attentive to the world around her The shift from seeking external validation to finding enjoyment in the experience itself What creativity has taught her about resilience, gratitude, and new beginnings Bonny's story is a reminder that creativity doesn't always begin with artistic ambition. Sometimes it enters our lives unexpectedly, helping us discover possibilities we never imagined. #CreativityConversations #Creativity #WatercolorPainting #CreativeProcess #BonnyBoice #NewBeginnings

In this episode of Creativity Conversations, Nina Lockwood talks with actor, director, writer, professor, and acting coach Janet Scott about what a lifetime in the theater has taught her about creativity, observation, and being human. Together, Nina and Janet discuss: - How theater can help us look at our lives differently - Why observation is such an important part of the creative process - The relationship between curiosity, imagination, and paying attention - What actors can learn by noticing the smallest details of everyday life - The discipline of approaching people without judgment - How theater creates community and shared experience Janet invites us to slow down and really notice the people and world around us—to pay attention to nuance and detail, ask questions, and allow curiosity to provoke the imagination.    Janet Scott If you would like to get in touch with Janet, please reach out to Nina and she will connect you.

In this episode of Creativity Conversations, Nina Lockwood talks with Amy Bloom, Executive Director of Saratoga Arts Center, about creativity from a perspective that extends far beyond the individual artist. Amy shares what she has learned from working alongside artists and leading a community arts organization—and why creativity isn’t something that belongs only to people who identify as artists. Together, Nina and Amy discuss: Why creativity belongs to everyone What Amy has learned from being surrounded by working artists The role of a community arts center Creating space for people to explore and participate in the arts The relationship between creativity, community, and connection What happens when we broaden our definition of who gets to be creative Their conversation is an invitation to look at creativity differently—not simply as something we produce, but as something that is already part of being human.

In this episode of Creativity Conversations, Nina Lockwood sits down with songwriter, pianist, and poet Lecco Morris for a conversation about creativity, talent, collaboration, and what it really means to make something. Lecco shares his unconventional view of talent, his creative process as a songwriter, and his longtime collaboration with lyricist Justin K. Rivers. Together, Nina and Lecco explore what happens when we stop treating creativity as something reserved for a select few and begin to recognize it as a natural part of being human. Together, Nina and Lecco discuss: Why Lecco questions the idea of “talent” The relationship between interest, time, and ability How frustration can become creative fuel What happens when music and lyrics come together The role of collaboration in the creative process Why creativity belongs to everyone This conversation is an invitation to loosen our ideas about who gets to be creative—and to simply start making something.   To learn more about Lecco: https://morrisandrivers.bandcamp.com

In this throwback episode of Creativity Conversations, Nina Lockwood sits down with coach and consultant Marina Galán for a thoughtful exploration of identity, awareness, and the naturally creative mind. Originally recorded in the earlier format of the show, this conversation still raises wonderful questions about identity, awareness, and our naturally creative minds. Marina invites us to look beyond the idea that creativity belongs only to artists, suggesting instead that creativity is an ongoing part of being human—present in our thoughts, choices, relationships, and experience of life. Together, Nina and Marina discuss: Why creativity is a natural and continuous process How our identities are shaped by the stories we create The difference between our thoughts and who we truly are How awareness helps us notice our own creations Why expression can begin from wholeness rather than striving What becomes possible when we loosen our attachment to familiar concepts One of the ideas that emerges throughout this conversation is that we may not need to become creative. We may simply need to notice the creativity already moving through us—and become more aware of the stories that shape what we believe is possible. To learn more about Marina: www.MarinaGalan.com

Originally published in Season 1, this conversation quickly became one of the most popular episodes of Creativity Conversations. If you missed it the first time, here's another opportunity to experience it. In this episode of Creativity Conversations, Nina Lockwood sits down with expressive arts educator, author, and ecotherapist Markus Scott Alexander. Markus has spent decades exploring how creativity, presence, and our relationship with nature can help us return to what is essential. In this conversation, Nina explores how paying closer attention to our inner and outer worlds can transform the way we experience life. Together, Nina and Markus discuss why creativity begins with noticing, the importance of play and presence, how stillness opens the door to vitality, and why meaning matters more than purpose. They get into: what it means to truly notice what's happening in the present moment why play is really about connection and intimacy the relationship between stillness and vitality how nature can deepen creativity and self-awareness why meaning is often more powerful than purpose returning to what is essential rather than getting lost in roles, labels, and expectations One of the ideas that emerges throughout this conversation is that creativity isn't something we have to force. Sometimes it begins by simply paying attention.

In this episode of Creativity Conversations, Nina Lockwood sits down with ceramic artist, teacher, and creative guide Peggy Conway. Peggy spent decades using creativity professionally before discovering the difference between creating on demand and creating for personal expression. In this conversation, Nina explores why creative expression matters—not just for artists, but for anyone navigating life's challenges. Together, Nina and Peggy discuss how creativity can help us process emotions, reduce anxiety, build confidence, strengthen intuition, and reconnect with ourselves in ways that words sometimes cannot. They get into: the difference between creativity for work and creativity for personal expression why making something with your hands can be deeply grounding how creative expression can help us process fear, anxiety, and difficult emotions what Peggy has learned from teaching pottery over the past five years why creativity helps us trust ourselves more the power of community, encouragement, and shared creative experiences One of the ideas that emerges throughout this conversation is that creativity isn't always about making something beautiful. Sometimes it's about making sense of what you're feeling.

In this episode of Creativity Conversations, Nina Lockwood sits down with artist, musician, educator, curator, and experimental media creator Adam Tinkle. Adam's work explores sound, light, technology, installation, performance, and the ways creative experiences can invite us to see ourselves—and the world—differently. In this conversation, Nina explores a question that sits at the heart of Creativity Conversations: What becomes possible when we approach creativity with curiosity, playfulness, and a willingness to imagine new possibilities? Together, Nina and Adam discuss creativity, experimentation, mindfulness, humor, wellness, teaching, community, and the importance of creating experiences that invite conversation rather than certainty. They get into: why creativity is often more about process than the finished work how playfulness can open new ways of thinking the relationship between creativity, mindfulness, and well-being why experimentation helps us imagine new possibilities the role humor plays in creative exploration how creativity can foster connection and meaningful conversations why creating experiences can be just as powerful as creating objects You can find Adam here: http://adamtinkle.com One of the ideas that emerges throughout this conversation is that creativity doesn't always provide answers. Sometimes it simply helps us ask better questions. #CreativityConversationsPodcast #CreativePossibility #Creativity

In this episode of Creativity Conversations, Nina Lockwood sits down with harpist, composer, curator, educator, and community builder Alex Chang. Alex is an improviser and the co-director of Improv Spaces, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists, experimentation, collaboration, and creative exploration. In this conversation, Nina explores a question that sits at the heart of Creativity Conversations: What happens when we let go of perfectionism and allow creativity to guide us somewhere unexpected? Together, Nina and Alex discuss improvisation, experimentation, listening, connection, grief, community, and the role creativity can play in helping us navigate uncertainty and possibility. They get into: why creativity requires freedom, safety, and a willingness to take risks how improvisation teaches us to listen more deeply the relationship between creativity, empathy, and connection why perfectionism can limit creative expression how creativity helps us move through periods of grief and transition the importance of community and shared creative experiences why creativity isn't a luxury but an essential part of being human You can find Alex here: https://improvspaces.org One of the ideas that emerges throughout this conversation is that creativity isn't about getting everything right. It's about staying open to what else might be possible.

In this episode of Creativity Conversations, Nina Lockwood sits down with pianist, composer, presenter, and community builder Sophia Vastek. Sophia performs under the artist name Sova and creates immersive musical experiences that explore connection, curiosity, and creative possibility. In this conversation, Nina explores a question that sits at the heart of Creativity Conversations: What becomes possible when we approach life creatively? Together, Nina and Sophia discuss how creativity can shape the way we navigate fear, self-doubt, freedom, imagination, community, and personal growth. Sophia shares stories from her own creative journey and reflects on how a lifelong creative practice has influenced the way she moves through the world. They get into: • why creativity is more about practice than talent • the relationship between fear and creative growth • how creativity helps us imagine new possibilities • what it means to approach life with a beginner's mind • why creative exploration often reveals things we didn't know about ourselves • the importance of community, belonging, and shared experiences • how creativity can help us move beyond the idea that we're somehow broken or inadequate You can find Sophia here: https://www.sova.music One of the ideas that emerges throughout this conversation is that creativity isn't just about making art. It's about seeing what else might be possible.

This conversation originally appeared on Get Your Happy Back, but it deeply belongs within the evolving world of Creativity Conversations. Todd Reynolds is a musician, composer, improviser, educator, and lifelong creative explorer whose work moves fluidly between music, meditation, technology, spontaneous composition, and human connection. But this conversation goes far beyond art. It’s about creativity as a way of moving through life with presence, openness, curiosity, and flow. We explore: creativity and grounding flow states and improvisation beginner’s mind learning without perfectionism creativity as meditation freedom from self-consciousness structure, uncertainty, and trust what happens when we stop trying to force originality This is a thoughtful and deeply human conversation for anyone navigating uncertainty, overwhelm, creativity, identity, or the desire to feel more connected to life itself. — About the show: Creativity Conversations explores creativity not just as artistic expression, but as a way of living with curiosity, awareness, and openness to possibility. New episodes every Friday. 🎙️ ProducedbyJasmyne.com

This conversation originally appeared on Get Your Happy Back… but the more I sat with it, the more it became clear that it belonged here, within the evolving world of Creativity Conversations. Jake Holmes was one of those musicians whose influence reached far beyond fame. In the 60s and 70s, his work blended folk, psychedelia, jazz influences, and existential writing in ways that never quite fit neatly into commercial radio. But this conversation goes far beyond music. It’s about creativity as a way of living. A way of paying attention. A way of staying curious, present, and open to what else might be possible. We explore: creativity beyond artistic success self-expression and self-acceptance ego, insecurity, and originality mindfulness, curiosity, and presence what creativity really gives us over a lifetime There’s so much wisdom woven through this conversation — not just about making art, but about being fully alive.

People spend so much of their lives waiting for fear to go away before they create, speak, begin, or express themselves. But what if fear never leaves? In this conversation with Diane Cameron, we talk about creativity, writing, inner voices, self-trust, and the permission it takes to make something before you feel ready. We get into: why creativity and fear often live side by side the inner voices that stop us before we begin writing as a doorway into self-discovery why “bad first drafts” might actually free us and how creativity becomes an act of self-acceptance There’s a moment in this conversation I keep thinking about: Fear doesn’t disappear. You just learn to move with it. And maybe that’s where creativity begins.

In this first episode for Creativity Conversations, my guest is Jackie Schomburg. Jackie is a Chicago-area abstract artist, educator, and creator of Brave Art & Creative Wellness with a YouTube channel with over 27,000 subscribers.  Her belief: we were born to create things. As she shares in our conversation, art doesn’t just express who you are. It reminds you who you are. In this episode, we talk about what creativity actually is — beyond art, beyond talent, beyond getting it right. This notion of “I’m not creative” comes up all the time…and it’s just not true. We get into: - why we lose our sense of creativity in the first place - what happens when you let yourself just make something - how quickly your energy can shift - and why this has nothing to do with being “good You can find Jackie here:  https://www.jackieschomburg.com Because you can’t pour from an empty cup — and making something tangible with your hands, even badly, even for five minutes, is one of the fastest ways to refill it.

Creativity Conversations with Richard Kim, MD, episode 58. Dr. Kim is a board-certified physician specializing in nonsurgical orthopedic and regenerative medicine, in particular, platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy. He uses a rare combination of clinical training and research experience to diagnose musculoskeletal problems for which he develops a unique treatment plan for his patients. Dr. Kim has a refreshingly laid-back, personal vibe which he attributes to his West Coast upbringing. In combination with his high degree of compassion and commitment to personalized care, he is dedicated to helping his clients return to their active lifestyles through the highest standard of care as well as the newest technology available. How does creativity appear within his practice? As a business owner, Dr. Kim has developed a unique approach to growing a non-traditional practice. As a physician, creativity is essential in solving patient symptoms through skillful interpretation and examination. Dr. Kim is Board Certified in Internal medicine and Pediatrics with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. He is also the Team Physician (10 years and counting!) for USA Rugby. He completed his medical training through Albany Medical College, completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship and received his undergraduate degree from University of Washington. To find out more about Dr Kim, please visit https://richardkimmedicine.com. You can also find him on Facebook: @richardkimmedicine and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardkimmedicine/. -Creativity Conversations explores the nature of our infinite creative potential. Creativity is as simple as being open and curious, creating interesting things, solving problems, finding solutions and being in the “flow”. It’s essence is always and everywhere the same. - Nina Lockwood is a coach, author, speaker and artist who helps people hungry for positive life changes find new direction and purpose and live more fulfilling lives. - #ninalockwood #richardkimmedicine #creativityconversations #creativity #regenerativemedicine #plateletrichplasma #stemcelltherapy #USARugby #compassionatemedicalcare #humanityinmedicine #EpisodeDropped #PodCreator #PodHelp #PodernFamily