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.

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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.

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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.

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Creativity Conversations with Teddy Foster, episode 57.

You never know what life is going to offer you, and Teddy is a great example of doing what needed to be done and following her instincts and her passions. And now she loves her life.

Teddy Foster is the Director of Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, NY. UPH is a world class performing arts center which opened its doors only 10 days before the pandemic hit in 2020. Featuring a 700-seat theatre in the round performance space and excellent acoustics.

Teddy began her association as a volunteer in 2006, quickly becoming a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Fundraising Committee. From 2009-2015 Teddy served as President of UPH, focusing on board development and the vision of developing UPS into a downtown cultural center.

In 2015 she forged a management partnership with Proctors Theatre, a former vaudeville house and now host to major Broadway shows and cutting edge events in Schenectady, NY. At that point she became the Capital Campaign Director and raised $10.5 million dollars to complete the restoration of the building.

To find out more about Teddy and UPH, go to https://universalpreservationhall.org.

-Creativity Conversations explores the nature of our infinite creative potential. You are creative, too, even if you don’t yet consider yourself to be. 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 major life changes find new direction and purpose and live more fulfilling lives.

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Creativity Conversations with Chris Westfall, episode 56.

Chris is a transformational business coach based in Houston, Texas. He is a regular contributor to Forbes and the publisher of seven books. His eighth is called Leadership Language.

A coach to Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurs, his clients have appeared on Shark Tank, Dragons Den in Canada and Shark Tank Australia. Recognized as the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, he’s appeared on ABC NEWS, CNN and NBC TV.

A professional speaker for over a decade, he has a long list of corporate clients and regularly works with top-tier universities. He and his wife have been married for 28 years, and they have two grown daughters.

Find out more about Chris on his website, https://www. westfallonline.com

-Creativity Conversations explores the nature of our infinite creative potential. You are creative, too, even if you don’t yet consider yourself to be. 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 transformative coach, author, speaker and artist who helps people live more fulfilling lives by being inspired to be more creative, authentic and courageous.

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Creativity Conversations with Narda Skov, episode 55. Narda is a Health Educator and Workshop Leader who has worked for the past twenty five years teaching, training and counseling youth and adults on issues of sexual and reproductive health.

Narda holds a Masters in Public Health from Columbia University. While in New York City she worked for over fifteen years with STAR Theatre and all of its programs. STAR Theatre was created by Dr. Cydelle Berlin, an internationally recognized expert in the field of sexuality. STAR Theatre is a multi-component theatre based health promotion and education program for young people, parents and providers.

Narda currently works at ETR, a health training company in Oakland California. She works with the California Department of Public Health and their Maternal, Child and Adolescent Division to train educators throughout the state of California.

She also has a personal consulting business for teaching middle and high school students about puberty, birth control, healthy relationships, body image, media influence pornography and peer pressure. Narda believes that teaching sexuality is often a difficult subject but goals are simple: We want our children to feel good about any of the decisions they make regarding their health. And to understand that sexuality is an integral and positive part of our lives and to develop healthy and positive feelings about their bodies.

To find out more about Narda, visit her website: https://www.teenhealtheducator.com

-About Creativity Conversations: we explore the nature of our infinite creative potential. You are creative, too, even if you don’t yet consider yourself to be. 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.

- About Nina Lockwood: She is a transformative coach, author, speaker and artist who helps people live more fulfilling lives by being more creative, authentic and living life on their own terms.

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