The Muse in Me with Nihad Mansour

16. Less Thinking, More Doing: My Favorite Trick That Helps Me Do the Thing

Overthinking used to keep me stuck in inaction—until I found a way to turn resistance into momentum. In this short episode, I’m sharing the super simple hack I use every day to play with resistance, stay consistent, and create without the drama.

15. I Recorded a Podcast Every Day for 7 Days—Here’s What I Learned

After a long break, I decided to rip off the perfectionism Band-Aid and record one podcast episode every day for seven days...no scripts, no edits, just pure creative expression. In this episode, I reflect on what the 7 Day One Take MESSTERPIECE challenge taught me about resistance, consistency, and reclaiming my creative identity. If you’ve been waiting for the “right moment” to start, this episode is your sign. Start messy. Stay messy. That’s Big Artist Energy.  * How to Break Free from the Shadow Artist's Dilemma [https://stan.store/nihadsprinkles/p/break-free-from-the-shadow-artists-dilemma-k8icy3bd] (Free Download) * TikTok: @nihadsprinkles [https://www.tiktok.com/@kneehadsprinkles?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] | IG: @nihadsprinkles [https://www.instagram.com/kneehadsprinkles/]

14. Be a Good Girl or Be an Artist? Why Playing by the Rules Is Killing Your Creativity

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to get it right, be perfect, or play by someone else’s rules—this episode is for you. On Day 6 of the One Take Masterpiece Challenge, I talk about how "good girl conditioning" keeps artists small, and why you need to stop trying to fit into someone else's box and start creating your own. We’ll talk about big artist energy, defying creative gravity, and how to dance with the shadows instead of running towards the light. It’s time to make a mess and call it a messterpiece. * How to Break Free from the Shadow Artist's Dilemma [https://stan.store/nihadsprinkles/p/break-free-from-the-shadow-artists-dilemma-k8icy3bd] (Free Download) * TikTok: @nihadsprinkles [https://www.tiktok.com/@kneehadsprinkles?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] | IG: @nihadsprinkles [https://www.instagram.com/kneehadsprinkles/]

13. The Magic of "Yes, And": What Every Artist Can Learn from Improv

In Day 5 of the 7 Day One Take MESSTERPIECE Challenge, I dive into the wild, unfiltered world of improvand what it can teach us about trusting our creativity. If you’ve ever felt blocked, overthinking, or unsure where to start, this episode is your permission slip to start messy and say yes, and to whatever flows through you. Learn how to surrender control, express without a plan, and unleash your inner artist—one nonsensical messterpiece at a time.   * How to Break Free from the Shadow Artist's Dilemma [https://stan.store/nihadsprinkles/p/break-free-from-the-shadow-artists-dilemma-k8icy3bd] (Free Download) * TikTok: @nihadsprinkles [https://www.tiktok.com/@kneehadsprinkles?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] | IG: @nihadsprinkles [https://www.instagram.com/kneehadsprinkles/]

12. You're Meant to Be the Artist...Not Just Someone's Muse

Ever feel like the biggest cheerleader for everyone but yourself? In this episode, I explore what it means to stop being just the muse...and start being the artist. If you’ve ever inspired others while putting your own creativity on hold, this is your invitation to take center stage, turn your big fangirl energy inward, and let your inner artist lead. 🎧 Day 4 of the One Take MESSTERPIECE Challenge — let’s go. * How to Break Free from the Shadow Artist's Dilemma [https://stan.store/nihadsprinkles/p/break-free-from-the-shadow-artists-dilemma-k8icy3bd] (Free Download) * TikTok: @nihadsprinkles [https://www.tiktok.com/@kneehadsprinkles?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] | IG: @nihadsprinkles [https://www.instagram.com/kneehadsprinkles/]