The Artful Leader

310: Changing The World One Artist at a Time with Simon Dove

Art has no borders. This is just one of the key tenets of CEC ArtsLink, an organization that connects artists from different contexts and countries, advocating for the value of transnational cultural exchange. In this episode, the Executive Director of CEC ArtsLink, Simon Dove, joins Rachelle to highlight the power of artists with a social practice to serve as catalysts for connection, understanding, and ultimately a more empathic world. Simon shares compelling examples of how they are finding creative ways to address and bring attention to social and environmental issues at home and abroad. He also speaks to the importance of promoting public investment in culture, especially in the U.S. where a minuscule portion of public funding goes to the arts. Get inspired to uplift the work of artists who can enrich your community with their unique perspectives and solutions.  Resources: Learn more about CEC Arts Link and their current programs at www.cecartslink.org [http://www.cecartslink.org] or on Instagram @cec_artslink  Are you a heart-centered leader looking for more support in walking in alignment with your purpose and serving your community with overflow? Rachelle helps leaders with big missions to engage in a process of transformative wellness so they can serve their community with vitality and longevity. Book a free consultation here [https://calendly.com/artfulleaders/orgwellness]!   Enjoying the podcast? Support us by subscribing, rating, reviewing, or donating the cost of a cup of coffee here [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RachelleArcher]

309: Exploring The Healing Benefits of Yoga with Jackie Kurtz Gadd

What are you holding in your body? In this episode, yoga instructor and personal trainer joins Rachelle to talk about how yoga is a powerful practice for healing the trauma and stress that is stored in the body. Jackie and Rachelle both share their powerful yoga journeys and how it provided PT for their body, mind, and spirit. Jackie’s mission is to make yoga accessible for all so that everyone can express themselves uniquely, feel less alone, and find healing in a comfortable and welcoming space. Content warning: Mental health struggles, intrusive thoughts Audio note - this episode was recorded live and has some audio issues. We apologize for the additional ambient noise and imperfactions in the recording Resources: Find Jackie’s San Diego yoga schedule and yoga videos at www.byomyoga.com [http://www.byomyoga.com] Find The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk here [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-body-keeps-the-score-brain-mind-and-body-in-the-healing-of-trauma-bessel-van-der-kolk/6679040?ean=9780143127741] Are you a heart-centered leader looking for more support in walking in alignment with your purpose and serving your community with overflow? Rachelle helps leaders with big missions to engage in a process of transformative wellness so they can serve their community with vitality and longevity. Book a free consultation here [https://calendly.com/artfulleaders/orgwellness]!   Enjoying the podcast? Support us by subscribing, rating, reviewing, or donating the cost of a cup of coffee here [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RachelleArcher]

308: Leading at the Intersection of Creativity & Chaos with Laura Lavoie

308: Leading at the Intersection of Creativity & Chaos with Laura Lavoie HGTV for people who actually need it: this is Humble Design in a nutshell. In this episode, Rachelle sits down with Laura Lavoie, the City Director of Humble Design San Diego, to talk about how she and her team work their “humble magic” to bring interior design to families, veterans, and individuals emerging out of homelessness. On top of sharing the great work they’re doing, Laura shares her leadership philosophy, the weight that comes with responsibility, and facing the challenges of non-profit work. Listen for Laura and Rachelle’s wisdom from their combined decades of experience working to improve the lives of those facing homelessness as well as how you can support organizations like Humble Design. Resources: Learn more about and support Humble Design San Diego here [http://humbledesign.org/sandiego] Follow Humble Design San Diego on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/humbledesignsandiego/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/humbledesignsandiego] Are you a heart-centered leader looking for more support in walking in alignment with your purpose and serving your community with overflow? Rachelle helps leaders with big missions to engage in a process of transformative wellness so they can serve their community with vitality and longevity. Book a free consultation here [https://calendly.com/artfulleaders/orgwellness]!   Enjoying the podcast? Support us by subscribing, rating, reviewing, or donating the cost of a cup of coffee here [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RachelleArcher]

307: How to Have Fun Busting Burnout with Madhurima Sappatti

Are you a dreamer that feels bogged down by stress and burnout? In this upbeat episode, Freedom Soul Coach Madhurima Sappatti will share how to harness stressful energy and transform it into something that serves you. Madhurima is no stranger to stress as she has faced the pressure that comes from Asian culture since childhood, but she has since overcome burnout and become a coach helping others to achieve their dreams. Listen to better understand optimal stress vs burnout stress and to learn how you can build a self-care routine that is natural to you, your routine, and your interests. Resources: Get Madhurima’s guide to manage time and energy [http://subscribepage.io/guidefortimeandenergymanagement] Join the Stress Busters Community [https://join.slack.com/t/chillwithstressbuster/shared_invite/zt-1hqfth892-z0DoHWcvUVIyZKJa0Tp7hw] on Slack Discover collaboration and networking opportunities on Polywork [https://www.polywork.com/] Are you a heart-centered leader looking for more support in walking in alignment with your purpose and serving your community with overflow? Rachelle helps leaders with big missions to engage in a process of transformative wellness so they can serve their community with vitality and longevity. Book a free consultation here [https://calendly.com/artfulleaders/orgwellness]!   Enjoying the podcast? Support us by subscribing, rating, reviewing, or donating the cost of a cup of coffee here [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RachelleArcher]

306: Overcoming the Odds by Becoming a Creator with Dia Soto

Content warning: Domestic violence What is something I can change right now? This is a question that Barrio Logan  artist, mother and caregiver Dia Soto has often asked herself to feel a sense of control while facing challenging situations such as childhood immigration, loss, homelessness, domestic violence, and starting a family as a teen. In this episode, Rachelle's former student shares how she experienced safety, belonging and empowerment in a range of community-based supports, and is now flourishing thanks to her own "rule breaking" spirit.   Listen for Dia’s profound wisdom around receiving help, paying it forward, and healing through art. Resources: Learn more about Street of Dreams Musicians for Education [https://www.facebook.com/StreetOfDreamsSD/] Learn more about the Lindsay School  [https://www.childrenoftherainbow.org/lindsay.html] Are you a heart-centered leader looking for more support in walking in alignment with your purpose and serving your community with overflow? Rachelle helps leaders with big missions to engage in a process of transformative wellness so they can serve their community with vitality and longevity. Book a free consultation here [https://calendly.com/artfulleaders/orgwellness]!   Enjoying the podcast? Support us by subscribing, rating, reviewing, or donating the cost of a cup of coffee here [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RachelleArcher]