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Intuitive writing & the wisdom of the body with Tara Jackson. If you've ever felt disconnected from your creativity, stuck forcing the process, or unsure how to hear your own intuition beneath the noise, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I sit down with author, writing mentor, publisher and founder of Global Soul Press, Tara Jackson, to explore embodied writing, intuitive creativity, and the wisdom of the body. Together, we unpack how creativity changes when we stop trying to control it and instead learn to listen—to ourselves, our bodies, our creative callings, and the natural cycles unfolding around us. This is a conversation about writing, but it's also about the creative process itself: reconnecting with intuition, trusting what wants to emerge, and allowing our work to transform us in the process.We dive into: Writing as a pathway for creativity, self-discovery and personal transformationThe relationship between intuition, creativity and the bodyHow to reconnect with your creativity when you've become disconnected from itEmbodied creation and letting the body guide the creative processBooks as initiations, creative portals and catalysts for changeAnd perhaps most importantly, how creativity becomes richer, more sustainable, and more meaningful when we stop forcing outcomes and begin listening more deeply. Connect with Tara Jackson → Websites: www.empathpreneurs.org and www.tarajackson.co.uk → Instagram: @iamtarajackson and @globalsoulpress → Tara’s Guided Meditations & Resources on Insight Timer. If this podcast resonates, you'll love what we've created inside The Creative's Toolkit. Explore our resources, courses & tools for creative business owners, photographers, and content creators: https://thecreativestoolkit.co → Follow along on Instagram:@courageouscreativespodcast@_georginamorrison@thecreativestoolkit Credits: Episode Cover Photography: Madelaine Edmonds Photography Theme Music: Under Open Skies and Endless Stars — Jakob Ahlbom

If things have felt slower, quieter, or more unpredictable in your creative business, you're not alone. The thing is, it's not because people have simply 'stopped spending'. In this episode, we unpack the top five friction points you haven't considered, and why the shift isn’t about lack, it’s about refinement. Because right now, people are more intentional, more considered, and more emotionally connected to where they spend their money. This episode is a gentle but powerful audit of your business — not from a place of pressure, but from empowerment. We dive into: Why being seen isn’t the same as being rememberedThe difference between selling outputs vs outcomesHow your Creative Signature impacts bookingsThe subtle gaps in your client/customer journeyWhy not all clients (or sales) are equalThe rise of connection, community, and real-world presenceAnd most importantly, how to adjust your sails without losing yourself in the process. Because your business likely has the capacity to run more effectively, it just might be asking you to evolve. If this episode resonates, you’ll love what we’ve created inside The Creative’s Toolkit. → FREE Guided mediations: Creative Confidence is a gentle starting point to help you reconnect with your creativity, rebuild your confidence, and find your way back to what lights you up. →  Join The Creative Diaries, a free weekly letter with insights from my creative world, behind-the-scenes of building a multi-creative business, and exclusive free resources. → Explore resources, courses & tools: ⁠https://thecreativestoolkit.co⁠ → Follow along on Instagram:@courageouscreativespodcast@_georginamorrison@thecreativestoolkit Credits: Episode Cover Photography: Madelaine Edmonds Photography Theme Music: Under Open Skies and Endless Stars — Jakob Ahlbom

Most creatives aren’t just doing the work they’re paid for, they’re carrying everything around it. There’s a layer of creative work that rarely gets acknowledged — not by clients, not by audiences, and sometimes, not even by the creatives themselves. In this episode, we’re unpacking the invisible labour in creative services: the work behind the work that often goes unseen, unpriced, and unspoken. Because when you don’t account for it, it doesn’t just affect your time … it affects your energy, your confidence, and the sustainability of your entire creative business. This is a conversation for photographers, designers, writers, social media managers, and multi-creatives who have ever felt: “I’m doing so much… so why does it still feel like it’s not enough?” Inside this episode, we explore: What invisible labour actually looks like in a creative businessWhy so many creatives feel exhausted, even when they’re 'doing well'The disconnect between what clients see vs what you carryHow underestimating your workload leads to underpricing and burnoutThe first shift you can make to start recognising (and protecting) your energyIf you’ve been feeling stretched, tired, or quietly overwhelmed — this episode will help you understand why. And more importantly, it will help you start naming the full value of what you do. Resources & Links: → FREE Guided mediations: Creative Confidence is a gentle starting point to help you reconnect with your creativity, rebuild your confidence, and find your way back to what lights you up. → Read the Show Notes on our blog. → Join The Creative Diaries: a free weekly letter with insights from my creative world, behind-the-scenes of building a multi-creative business, and exclusive free resources. Credits: Episode Cover Photography: Madelaine Edmonds Photography Theme Music: Under Open Skies and Endless Stars — Jakob Ahlbom

If we haven’t been introduced before, I’m your host, Georgina Morrison – but you can call me Georgie –  I’m the Founder of The Creative’s Toolkit, multi-business owner, editorial and brand photographer, published writer, artist, and educator – you know, I’ve never been just ‘one thing’, and I’m pretty sure if you’re creative, you’re not either! Despite all we’ve been led to believe, creativity — especially in a changing world — is our superpower. I am on a mission to help other creatives everywhere live their dreams, no matter their postcode. Here, we’re all about busting the starving artist myth, breaking gown industry gate-keeping, and sharing honest stories behind the scenes, and with guests. I share resources that are actually relevant to you: the small business owner, the side-hustler, the multi-creative, the entrepreneur – or perhaps that person dreaming of your first big idea. I’m here to help you level up your skills, grow your business – and break free from limiting beliefs. From business success to creative lifestyle, from the high peaks to the messy middle — you’ll find wisdom, mindset shifts, practical tips, and a reminder that you are allowed to take up space doing what you love most.So If you feel the pull toward something more — launching your first business, embracing your artistry, or scaling a soulful, sustainable career that empowers you — you're in the right place.Let’s find your courage, embrace your creativity, and build a modern career on your terms. Welcome to the Courageous Creatives Podcast.

This is the conversation we’ve never shared publicly. Burnout, grief, and having our designs copied broke something in us. Here's what really happened behind our business hiatus with Hope & Co. — and how we rebuilt and found our way back. ••• After over 18 months off the mic, we’re back — and this conversation is one of the most honest we’ve ever shared. In this deeply personal episode, Georgie sits down with her mum, artist and writer Sarah Hope, to talk about what really happened behind the scenes of their creative business, Hope & Co., post-COVID — the burnout, the grief, and the quiet unraveling that led to a long hiatus. For the first time publicly, they open up about the heartbreak of having their original ceramic designs copied and mass-produced offshore — and the emotional toll of navigating creative theft as artists whose work is deeply personal. But this episode isn’t about staying in that place – it's about what came next. Sarah shares her journey of healing from the unspoken pandemic trauma, how she gently found her way back to creativity, and what it looks like to rebuild not just a business — but a relationship with your creative self. Together, they explore: What to do when your creative business no longer feels aligned How to pivot without losing your identity The emotional reality of burnout, grief, and creative loss How creativity can become a grounding force in uncertain times What it means to be a guiding light through your work and presence If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your creativity, questioned your path, or wondered how to begin again — this episode is for you. This is your permission slip to pivot, to heal, and to rebuild something even more aligned than before. Resources & Links: → FREE Course: Creative Confidence , is a gentle starting point to help you reconnect with your creativity, rebuild your confidence, and find your way back to what lights you up. → Read the Show Notes on The Creative’s Toolkit] → Join The Creative Diaries : a weekly letter with insights from my creative world, behind-the-scenes of building a multi-creative business, and exclusive free resources. Credits: Episode Cover Photography: Madelaine Edmonds Photography Theme Music: Under Open Skies and Endless Stars — Jakob Ahlbom (via Epidemic Sound)

Creatives, small business owners, and entrepreneurs – it's time to reflect, reset, and plan for the year ahead. In this episode, we cover: 🎙️ The importance of reflecting on your year to uncover valuable lessons and growth opportunities. 🎙️ Why taking a dedicated reflection day at the end of the year can help you process, celebrate, and learn from your achievements and challenges. 🎙️ How to use your reflections as a springboard for a full strategy day in January, after a proper holiday break. 🎙️Actionable prompts and questions to help you wrap up your year with intention. 🎙️The value of separating reflection from strategy to avoid burnout and ensure clarity as you set your goals for 2025. 🎙️ Inspiration for setting a 'BHAG' to kickstart the new year with ambition and purpose. ⭐ SHOW NOTES ⭐ Launching soon on: thecreativestoolkit.co ⭐ APPLY TO FEATURE, OR SPONSOR THE SHOW  ⭐ Submit an application, nominate a creative, or express interest in supporting us via email: [email protected] ⭐ JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP ⭐ Join The Creative’s Toolkit, our Facebook Community⁠ for creatives, where you can get 1:1 support, access to exclusive content, and FREE Group Coaching sessions. ⭐ Connect with us on Instagram! ⭐ instagram.com/courageouscreativespodcast instagram.com/thecreativestoolkit Footnotes: All The Creative's Toolkit resources are in $AUD. Music in this podcast is licensed from ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠, which can be used across YouTube, Social Media, Projects + more.

Creatives, small business owners, and entrepreneurs – it's time to clear your path to SUCCESS. In this episode, we cover: Breaking down social media illusions around ‘success’  How a lack of clarity around ‘success’ might be interrupting you achieving the things you want, or being able to set clear goals  Why it’s important to define what success is for you as a creative, and how it differs to other industries Examples of creatives and business people who found their own version of success, without the validation of others Identifying and removing blockages Developing positive beliefs around success that are driven by purpose or deeper fulfilment The 'prequel' to this episode, 'Finding realignment with my creativity and purpose'. ⭐ SHOW NOTES ⭐ Launching soon on: thecreativestoolkit.co ⭐ WANT TO APPLY TO FEATURE, OR SPONSOR THE SHOW? ⭐ Submit an application, nominate a creative, or express interest in supporting us via email: [email protected] ⭐ JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP⭐ Join The Creative’s Toolkit, our Facebook Community⁠ for creatives, where you can get 1:1 support, access to exclusive content and FREE Group Coaching sessions. ⭐ Connect with us on Instagram! ⭐ instagram.com/courageouscreativespodcast instagram.com/thecreativestoolkit Footnotes: All The Creative's Toolkit resources are in $AUD. Music in this podcast is licensed from ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠, which can be used across YouTube, Social Media, Projects + more.

What does it take to set goals you can actually achieve? We've all heard of 'SMART' goals, and 'manifesting your success' – but what does that actually look like for small business? In this episode, we cover: Techniques to set realistic goals How you can optimise 'SMART' goals for your small business, entrepreneurial pursuits or creative service How to create a positive mindset towards setting goals and achieving them How to PRE-FRAME your goal-setting (think of this as the 'pre-workout' of goals) How to make sure your professional goals align with your personal goals. ⭐ ALL THE HELPFUL LINKS ⭐ ⁠Book a FREE 30 MINUTE Creative Business Coaching Session with me.⁠ ⁠Join The Creative’s Toolkit, our Facebook Community⁠ to access the full show notes from each episode! LEARN Photography in my foundational/beginner course, ⁠Small Business Photography⁠. Want to hit your first 1000 followers, and $1000 in business? ⁠Breaking 1000 is for you.⁠ Pre-sale for my brand new course, PROFITABLE PHOTOGRAPHY is launching this week⁠! Get on the Early Bird list here.⁠ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/courageouscreativespodcast instagram.com/thecreativestoolkit Footnotes: All my resources are in $AUD. Music in this podcast is licensed from ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠, which can be used across YouTube, Social Media, Projects + more!

Faced rejection recently? Here's why hearing NO is a good thing: In this episode, we cover … How you can build business confidence by embracing rejection. ⭐ Storytime ⭐ I was knocked back TWICE by one of my favourite publications before getting in – and these moments made my business what it is today! My best tips for how YOU can reframe your rejection into a positive for you and your business to achieve success. ⭐ ALL THE HELPFUL LINKS ⭐ ⁠Book a FREE 30 MINUTE Creative Business Coaching Session with me.⁠ ⁠Join The Creative’s Toolkit, our Facebook Community⁠ to access the full show notes from each episode! LEARN Photography in my foundational/beginner course, ⁠Small Business Photography⁠. Want to hit your first 1000 followers, and $1000 in business? ⁠Breaking 1000 is for you.⁠ Pre-sale for my brand new course, PROFITABLE PHOTOGRAPHY is launching this week⁠! Get on the Early Bird list here.⁠ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/courageouscreativespodcast instagram.com/thecreativestoolkit Footnotes: All my resources are in $AUD. Music in this podcast is licensed from ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠, which can be used across YouTube, Social Media, Projects + more!

What happens when you overbook in your service-based creative business? In this episode, we discuss: Signs you have overbooked in your business How overbooking negatively impacts your business Why (and how) you have to find your limit Our strategies for making sure you don't overbook ⭐ ALL THE HELPFUL LINKS ⭐ Book a FREE 30 MINUTE Creative Business Coaching Session with me. Join The Creative’s Toolkit, our Facebook Community to access the full show notes from each episode! LEARN Photography in my foundational/beginner course, Small Business Photography. Want to hit your first 1000 followers, and $1000 in business? Breaking 1000 is for you. Pre-sale for my brand new course, PROFITABLE PHOTOGRAPHY is launching this week! Get on the Early Bird list here. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/courageouscreativespodcast instagram.com/thecreativestoolkit Footnotes: All my resources are in $AUD. Music in this podcast is licensed from Epidemic Sound, which can be used across YouTube, Social Media, Projects + more!

What do you do, when you have a crisis of faith in your creative work? In this story-time / solo-cast episode, I cover: Why I fell out of alignment with my work and purpose. What do you do when you reach your goals, but don’t have a plan for what comes after? How always serving others can contribute to losing passion for your creativity. How I got back in touch with my why, and what’s important to me. ALL THE HELPFUL LINKS! Book a FREE 30 MINUTE Creative Business Coaching Session with me. Join The Creative’s Toolkit, our Facebook Community to access the full show notes from each episode! LEARN Photography from me! Click here. Want to hit your first 1000 followers, and $1000 in business? Breaking 1000 is for you. Get on the waitlist for PROFITABLE PHOTOGRAPHY! Click here. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/courageouscreativespodcast instagram.com/thecreativestoolkit All my paid resources are in $AUD. Music in this podcast is licensed from Epidemic Sound, which can be used across YouTube, Social Media, Projects + more!

Want to hear what it’s like to launch your first online course? In this episode, Founders of new education platform, The Creative’s Toolkit, pull back the veil on their experience. In this episode we'll cover: > Why online education was the only way forward for our business > Launch obstacles > Biggest lessons learnt > Our preferred education platform (hint, it’s NOT Kajabi!) > TEASERS for courses, masterclasses and resources launching soon > A special lifetime discount, only available to YOU! WANT ALL THE PERKS? > Music licensing made easy with Epidemic Sound! Cover all your platforms (from Instagram, to Facebook, YouTube, podcast and more) with hassle-free licensing, starting at less than $20 AUD per month. Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/orzttp > Try out Podia for free! You can build your own course or online resources, and not have to pay until you’re ready to sell! https://www.podia.com/?via=courageouscreatives If you enjoyed this episode, or are one of our OG superfans please: > Subscribe on your favourite platform! > Rate the show, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts (you're the best of the best, thank you thank you!) also, psst people who leave reviews will go into the draw to win a 30-minute coaching call with me + other perks in The Creative's Toolkit! > Screenshot this episode and share to your stories! Tag @courageouscreativespodcast and tell us what you learnt. EXPANDED SHOW NOTES: The corresponding blog post to this episode will be available soon on georginamorrison.com.au. Head over to Instagram and follow us for updates: SOCIALS: > Instagram, Host: @_georginamorrison > Instagram, Podcast: @courageouscreativespodcast > Instagram, Education: @thecreativestoolkit > Pinterest: @georginamorrisoncreative WORK WITH GEORGIE: Get in touch via: georginamorrison.com.au *Disclaimer: we might earn an affiliate commission on some product links in these Show Notes. This doesn't cost you anything, but it does support the show and allows us to continue making great content for you!

Want to know what I'm doing this year to MOVE THE NEEDLE in my business(es) and have my BEST year yet? I share it all in this solo-cast! In this episode we'll cover: > Lessons from 2022 + how they're shaping my next year in business > Boundaries I'm introducing + necessary changes I'm making > My BRAND NEW business (with my partner in life, and now business – Haavard!) > Diversifying my income to move the needle > TEASERS for some SUPER EXCITING resources I have made for YOU, coming very soon! > And much more! If you enjoyed this episode, or are one of our OG superfans please: > Subscribe on your favourite platform! > Rate the show, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts (you're the best of the best, thank you thank you!!) > Screenshot this episode and share to your stories! Tag @courageouscreativespodcast and tell us what you learnt. EXPANDED SHOW NOTES: The corresponding blog post to this episode will be available soon on our BRAND NEW WEBSITE! Head over to Instagram and follow us for updates. SOCIALS: > Instagram, Host: @_georginamorrison > Instagram, Podcast: @courageouscreativespodcast > Pinterest: @georginamorrisoncreative BOOK GEORGIE: georginamorrison.com.au *Disclaimer: we might earn an affiliate commission on some product links in these Show Notes. This doesn't cost you anything, but it does support the show and allows us to continue making great content for you!

Never underestimate the value of a GOOD marketing strategy! In this episode, we're joined by GOOD MONDAY Founder + CEO, Georgie Mercer. With 10 years experience in the marketing industry, Georgie has worked across food, fashion, beauty and agriculture with some internationally recognised brands! She worked her way up the ranks of one of Australia’s fastest growing media agencies in Melbourne to become a director of a digital sector.  This year Georgie launched her company, GOOD MONDAY: a digital marketing and social media agency, with a focus on all things GOOD. Georgie’s philosophy with marketing is refreshing; taking the ego out of marketing, and instead focussing on simplicity and GOODNESS. Georgie’s business has grown from strength to strength, has a team in its first year, and it’s soaring to new heights next year. Connect with Georgie + GOOD MONDAY: > Instagram: @goodmondaymarketing > Pinterest: @goodmondaymarketing > Website: www.good-monday.com.au GET 50% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR WITH FLODESK https://flodesk.com/c/COURAGEOUS If you enjoyed this episode, or are one of our OG superfans please: > Subscribe on your favourite platform! > Rate the show, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts (you're the best of the best, thank you thank you!!) > Screenshot this episode and share to your stories! Tag @courageouscreativespodcast and tell us what you learnt. EXPANDED SHOW NOTES: The corresponding blog post to this episode will be available early 2023 on our BRAND NEW WEBSITE! Head over to Instagram and follow us for updates. SOCIALS: > Instagram, Host: @_georginamorrison > Instagram, Podcast: @courageouscreativespodcast > Pinterest: @georginamorrisoncreative BOOK GEORGIE: georginamorrison.com.au *Disclaimer: we might earn an affiliate commission on some product links in these Show Notes. This doesn't cost you anything, but it does support the show and allows us to continue making great content for you!

In an ideal business world, every interaction would be positive and there would be zero conflict.  As small business owners and creatives, at some stage we have – or might yet encounter – negative or difficult situations. While these experiences are uncomfortable while we’re living them – there can be very constructive takeaways that end up benefiting you and your business in the long-term. In this episode, we’re going to look at how you can take these experiences, these situations, and turn them into positive growth experiences for you and your business. We'll cover: > Why people get envious. > What to do when people are displaying jealousy or nasty behaviour towards you. > What to do if you are the negative or jealous person. > Dealing with unhappy customers and/or clients. > Strategies for subverting and overcoming conflict. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Whether you're tuning in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, make sure you hit that follow button so you don't miss an episode! To support the podcast, please rate the show and leave a review – it only takes a minute, but it helps Courageous Creatives Podcast in such a huge way! Thank you so much to everyone who has done this already, it means the world. SHOW NOTES: All Show Notes become available 48 hours after an episode airs. To be the first in the know when it's hot off the press, head over to: georginamorrison.com.au/courageous-creatives-podcast and subscribe to the mailing list. ABOUT COURAGEOUS CREATIVES PODCAST: I'm your host, Georgie! In 2020 I ditched my traditional 9-5 job to be a full-time creative. I'm now a photographer, freelance writer, and artist – and I've never looked back! I'm on a mission to help creatives everywhere find their courage, and forge a modern career on their terms. From chatting about all things small business, social media, creative lifestyle, and giving you the toolkit to reach your goals – I want to help you live the life you want NOW. Join the Courageous Creatives community by hitting that subscribe button and leaving a review! x SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: Courageous Creatives Podcast: @courageouscreativespodcast Georgie: @_georginamorrison Australian Country House: @australiancountryhouse Hope & Co.: @_hopeandco_ Pinterest: @georginamorrisoncreative