On the Beauty of Choosing your Own Adventure with Eli of Studio Sessions

On the Vivacity of Being an Autodidact with Ariane Timmermans of Eraani

Today on the podcast we are blessed by the presence of Ariane Timmermans, a fellow Projector and Human Design Analyst who guides humans back to self. She offers clarity readings using the modality of Human Design to connect humans to their purpose and has wholeheartedly found what she is excellent at in helping people integrate what makes them shine. We touch on a continuous investigation of life and traversing one field to another and somehow knitting it all together. By learning to decondition and tap into your innate gifts and lean into self-care, empaty, and self-love, she directs us to turn our light inwards and see what makes us ignite. We tap into the painful shedding of deep integrated conditioning and how the mainstream world pushes us to believe that finding oneself is not a path of struggle. The conversation flows and meanders on traveling alone abroad as a woman, the beauty of having two moms and being truly wanted, the will to live and participate in life, what it is like to grow up in Netherlands, and listening to your inner authority and being able to take pause. Join us on the second to last journey of season one to learn more about yourself and turn inwards as we lean into the last season of the year. Thank you for being here, Serah Connect with Ariane:  Her website: Eraani.nl [https://www.eraani.nl/who-am-i/?lang=en] Connect to book a Human Design Reading [https://www.eraani.nl/readings/?lang=en] Live Your Design Webinar (Dutch) [https://www.eraani.nl/living-your-design-webinar/] What relationship works for me? [https://www.eraani.nl/en/2023/10/13/relationships/] Find out your own Human Design [https://www.eraani.nl/en/human-design/get-your-human-design-chart/] through Jovian Archive     Topics Discussed: Living abroad alone Integrating and leaning into comfort in the unknown Glacier National Park [https://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm] If you are curious to learn more about Human Design or your type, Ariane offers incredibly aligned readings. You can learn more here: https://www.eraani.nl/en/readings/ [https://www.eraani.nl/en/readings/] On Self Projected Authority Meyer's Briggs Personality Types This episode was recorded in August of 2023 from Trinidad, CA. Gentle reminder: We are in a casual conversation here and I am speaking from a very relaxed place and not thinking about how others will interpret my personal opinions or what I say. Sometimes when I listen back I realize "wow, I could have articulated that differently" however, I do not feel the need to  edit nor speak in trepidation of how the world will digest my own words, opinions, or things I have said. With this, if the podcast resonates, please share, subscribe, and consider subscribing to my public journal on Substack [https://fofera.substack.com/] or supporting via Buy me a Coffee [https://bmc.link/oncreativitypod].    Feedback? Kind Words?  Feel free to get in touch with me at oncreativitypodcast@gmail.com [oncreativitypodcast@gmail.com]

On the Joy of Imperfections with Natha Perkins

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Natha Perkins of Electra Astrology, an intuitive guide who helps people see themselves in a wider way through astrology. Natha is an astrology visionary based out of Boulder, Colorado. I had the pleasure of linking up with Natha while I was on a solo decompression vacation in Boulder this summer and we had such a wonderful time. Originally, the plan was to record this podcast episode in person, but we decided to enjoy a slow tea and meander around downtown Boulder instead. This episode delivers!! We had such a profound conversation on leaning into the unknown, trusting the universe, the deep work of Venusian energy, and releasing self imposed pressure. We dove deeper into showing up as an artist on the social platform and how time is divided being a marketer versus being an artist, the gift of time the pandemic gave mom's with kids, cultivating a life of joy, and astrology. We traversed on the decision to leave creative practices as a profession when it starts to feel like creating products for consumption and it takes away your joy, aging as a woman in the public eye, metalsmithing, Emoto's work on water, synchronicities of favorite pieces making it back to the artists, and more. I spent a couple of years being a part of Natha's Hidden Wisdom Astrology Circle [https://electraastrology.mykajabi.com/hidden-wisdom-membership] and was able to learn so much about myself through her guidance. I simply can not recommend it enough. Natha recently hosted a deep dive into Chiron course titled Chiron's Healing Medicine [https://electraastrology.mykajabi.com/chirons-healing-medicine]. 'Transformational Astrology: Alchemizing Core Wounds' alongside Emily Arth. I attended the class and took away so many beautiful gems which I plan to integrate into my life to support healing and better communication with my daughter and those I love. Be sure to sign up for her newsletter so you don't miss her next class.  She is the podcast host of Star Narratives the Podcast [https://starnarratives.libsyn.com/] where I was recently interviewed over the summer. You can listen to that episode here: Creatively Drowning out the "Shoulds" [https://starnarratives.libsyn.com/creatively-drowning-out-the-shoulds] If you want to connect with Natha for your very own personal, Saturn return, or relationship reading, scroll down to the 'more about Natha' section to get in touch with her. Enjoy the journey! Serah More about Natha: Her website: https://www.electraastrology.com/ [https://www.electraastrology.com/] Her Instagram: Electra_astrology [https://www.instagram.com/electra_astrology/] Book an astrology reading: https://www.electraastrology.com/schedule [https://www.electraastrology.com/schedule]   Episode Mentions: Metro Metalsmith Program in Denver: Learn more [https://www.msudenver.edu/art/programs/bfa-in-art/jewelry-design-and-metalsmithing/] Yuko Suga [https://www.facebook.com/p/Yuko-Suga-metalsmith-mixed-media-100079335650392/?paipv=0&eav=AfaEJqOETeKWfu08ZR58y6aOHNeSWGCBTaS7tmSQAT-o3Iz6YJUhVVtCl28N0ejxAhI&_rdr] Emoto's work on water: Learn more [https://masaru-emoto.net/en/] Holly Bobisuthi. You can enjoy the interview here: On the Gentle Balance of Creating Art and Making a Living [https://oncreativity.libsyn.com/on-the-gentle-balance-of-creating-art-and-making-a-living-with-holly-bobisuthi] The goddess Inanna Lionsgate Portal 8/8 On being a maximalist Venus Retrograde The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse [https://www.boulderteahouse.com/] On aging as a woman  On releasing self-imposed pressure On leaning into the unknown On social media addiction On being channels and guides On returning to self   Random Tidbits: I realized after the fact Natha and I. had very similar but different sayings on cutting wood and paper. Thank you for tuning in! This episode was recorded in August of 2023 from Trinidad, CA. Gentle reminder: We are in a casual conversation here and I am speaking from a very relaxed place and not thinking about how others will interpret my personal opinions or what I say. Sometimes when I listen back I realize "wow, I could have articulated that differently" however, I do not feel the need to  edit nor speak in trepidation of how the world will digest my own words, opinions, or things I have said. With this, if the podcast resonates, please share, subscribe, and consider subscribing to my public journal on Substack [https://fofera.substack.com/] or supporting via Buy me a Coffee [https://bmc.link/oncreativitypod].    Feedback? Kind Words?  Feel free to get in touch with me at oncreativitypodcast@gmail.com [oncreativitypodcast@gmail.com]

On the Grace of Aligning with your Purpose with Marie Bowser of Marie Bowser Acupuncture

Today on the podcast is a very special episode with Marie Bowser of Marie Bowser Acupuncture. Marie is a civil engineer turned acupuncturist who realized that the work she did needed to pivot and be meaningful. Through this major career change she found a modality that helped her heal others and share her true gifts. We discussed internalizing capitalism and doing what others want as opposed to what you want, unhealthy relationships to sugar, Eastern healing modalities, how to unplug, and on pretending to know when you don't. As Human Design Projectors, we lean heavily into the gentle balance of self care and sharing our gifts in the world. Being non-energy types, we need ample time and space to rest and do and explore what we love. Listening back, she touched on unhealthy evening coping and I realized, I had a similar practice with sugar as well. Marie is absolutely the best at what she does, and I felt compelled to share that she wins the local "Best of" contests without fail every. single. year. She is a gift to the world, and if you need support with the season shifts, I highly speak in favor of booking a five elements reading with her and subscribing to her newsletter. If you live in or visit the Bay Area often, I propose you look into her offering to see if they align for you. Marie is based out of Albany, CA. I was very fidgety for this episode as I absoutely love Marie so bear with me on the sound quality. Enjoy this fun, air sign episode! S   More about Marie: Her website: https://transformational-wellness.com/ [https://transformational-wellness.com/] Instagram: Thewayofease [https://www.instagram.com/thewayofease/?hl=en] Work with Marie: Learn more [https://transformational-wellness.com/work-with-me/]  Show Notes: On being Projectors, Human Design, and astrology. We mentioned The Matrix, Garfield, The Barbie Movie, why Heavenly at South Tahoe's movie theater sucks, Rest is Resistance, and Titanic. Lot's of films.  For more on astrology, I recommend connecting with Natha Perkins of Electra Astrology [https://www.electraastrology.com/]. For clarity on Human Design, I recommend you learn more through Ariane Timmermans of Eraani [https://www.eraani.nl/human-design/?lang=en] and Erin Claire Jones [https://erinclairejones.com/].  For clarity on what it means to be a Projector, I recommend you learn with Ardelia Lee of That Projector Guide. [https://www.thatprojectorguide.com/about/] I have worked with all of these people personally and trust their guidance and expertise.   p.s. We are super casual in the astrology conversation. Listening back, there is a lot more to be said about each placement that we did not touch on, especially the positives so if you have any astrology questions based on this episode  (specifically speaking to shared placements), send them over and I can share more! Gentle reminder: We are in a casual conversation here and I am speaking from a very relaxed place and not thinking about how others will interpret my personal opinions or what I say. Sometimes when I listen back I realize "wow, I could have articulated that differently" however, I do not feel the need to speak in trepidation of how the world will digest my own words, opinions, or things I have said. With this, if the podcast resonates, please share, subscribe, and consider subscribing to my public journal on Substack [https://fofera.substack.com/] or supporting via Buy me a Coffee [https://bmc.link/oncreativitypod].    Feedback? Kind Words?  Feel free to get in touch with me at oncreativitypodcast@gmail.com [oncreativitypodcast@gmail.com]

On the Beauty of Choosing your Own Adventure with Eli of Studio Sessions

Today on the podcast we are joined by Eli Dembele of Studio Sessions [https://www.studio-sessions.com/] in Berkeley. Eli is a an incredible powerhouse and a dynamic friend from Lyon, France who captured my curiosity with her immersion in the sewing world in the Bay Area, now offering workshops, classes, and one on one lessons. I was astonished at Eli's skillset overall it made me love and appreciate her more as she learned the craft during the pandemic. Eli and I traversed on deep topics such as racism, being Black women in the world, and the way the world tries to decide for us. We touched on the importance of carving time for hobbies, self care through meals (and lack thereof), and internet friendships. We had a transition moment where we decided to pause to pay the parking gremlins. Instead of adding a blurb in with my voice, I just left it in as the conversation had such a lovely natural flow and we trailed off in the end to enjoy a shared meal together. Eli is such a gem of a human who is cultivating sewing community in Berkeley, CA, where she and her partner settled right before the pandemic began. The workshop mentioned with Justice has since passed, but you can be sure to get on the mailing list for Studio Sessions for future classes. Here are her upcoming workshops for November and beyond: https://www.studio-sessions.com/workshops [https://www.studio-sessions.com/workshops] You can find more about Eli here: https://www.studio-sessions.com/about [https://www.studio-sessions.com/about]   Her website: Studio Sessions [https://www.studio-sessions.com/] On Instagram:  Slow Sewed [https://www.instagram.com/slowsewed/] Studio Sessions [https://www.instagram.com/studiosessions.sewing/] Berkeley A lovely write up by Berkeleyside on Eli: https://www.berkeleyside.org/2023/06/02/studio-sessions-shop-talk-multifaceted-journeys [https://www.berkeleyside.org/2023/06/02/studio-sessions-shop-talk-multifaceted-journeys] French Morning article: https://frenchmorning.com/eli-dembele-ouvre-studio-sessions-un-espace-pour-passionnes-de-couture/ [https://frenchmorning.com/eli-dembele-ouvre-studio-sessions-un-espace-pour-passionnes-de-couture/]   Podcast mentions 100 Acts of Sewing: Shirt No 1 by Sonya Phillip [https://shop.100actsofsewing.com/products/100-acts-of-sewing-shirt-no-1-sewing-pattern] Being Well with Forrest Hanson  [https://www.forresthanson.com/being-well] Justice of Thread and Sprout [https://www.threadandsprout.com/] Tessuti Fabrics Printed Silks [https://www.tessuti-shop.com/collections/silk] My episode with Alexis Haselberger [https://oncreativity.libsyn.com/on-creating-your-own-path-with-alexis-haselberger-of-alexis-haselberger-coaching-and-consulting] Suzanne of In Situ Jewelry [https://insitujewelry.com/] For creatives who want to collaborate in the bookkeeping realm, some of you have been asking about how to find my accounting firm as of late. If you search Books in Harmony I will come up.  Gentle reminder: We are in a casual conversation here and I am speaking from a very relaxed place and not thinking about how others will interpret my personal opinions or what I say. Sometimes when I listen back I realize "wow, I could have articulated that differently" however, I do not feel the need to speak in trepidation of how the world will digest my own words, opinions, or things I have said. With this, if the podcast resonates, please share, subscribe, and consider subscribing to my public journal on Substack [https://fofera.substack.com/] or supporting via Buy me a Coffee [https://bmc.link/oncreativitypod].    Feedback? Kind Words?  Feel free to get in touch with me at oncreativitypodcast@gmail.com [oncreativitypodcast@gmail.com]  I respond to emails weekly, typically on Fridays. Unsolicited advice is a no, no.

On the Gentle Balance of Creating Art and Making a Living with Holly Bobisuthi

Today, on the podcast we are in conversation with Holly Bobisuthi, an incredible artist whose process of alchemy with metal and her hands is otherworldly and magical. Her exploration of human, body, and hand are seen in her exquisite wearable art pieces that are both interactive and beautiful. Her practice of incorporating ritual, history, and self-image in her craft is of the utmost clarity, and I am beyond excited to share this in conversation. Holly and I have been friends for quite some time now and this was such a delightful conversation. This interview was held at Holly's community studio and about mid-way, her studiomates were having conversation, so you will hear this in the background. Looking forward to sharing this interview, conducted in the awakening of summer, with you. More about Holly: Holly is an Oakland, California based artist, raised in a forest town in the Santa Cruz mountains who creates beautiful work from metal, and now in a newely explored medium wood. I learned, wood is a reductive form and a nonhomogenous art, and her carvings are both unique and striking. You can learn more and support her work here: http://www.hollybobisuthi.com/ [http://www.hollybobisuthi.com/] Places showcasing Holly's Art: Show at Olema gallery: Tama One [https://www.instagram.com/t_a_m_a_o_n_e/?hl=en] Show in Austin: Recspec Gallery [https://recspec-gallery.com/]   Upcoming places to see Holly's Art: Every Saturday and first Fridays for the Art Murmur. Werkshack [https://werkshack.com/about/] from November 6th through December 30th, 2023.   Show notes: Plastic Free July [https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/] Cabrillo College Metalsmith Program [https://success.cabrillo.edu/Student/Courses/Search?subjects=ART] Kintsugi [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintsugi] Moana the Film [https://movies.disney.com/moana] Rest is Resistance [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/rest-is-resistance-a-manifesto_tricia-hersey/38543456/item/51971639/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_new_condition_books_high&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=545821544816&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmvSoBhDOARIsAK6aV7gOLP7sN0jFQgV1w4cyCkVjz-dvOnxlNLBtQjUa7aDBs_OOZpW2h9AaAsgEEALw_wcB#idiq=51971639&edition=64173691]   Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this epsiode, please pass it along to someone you think would enjoy it or, you can support the podcast by making a small donation here:  Buy me a Coffee [https://bmc.link/oncreativitypod]. Gentle reminder: We are in a casual conversation here and I am speaking from a very relaxed place and not thinking about how others will interpret my personal opinions or what I say. Sometimes when I listen back I realize "wow, I could have articulated that differently" however, I do not feel the need to speak in trepidation of how the world will digest my own words, opinions, or things I have said. With this, if the podcast resonates, please share, subscribe, and consider subscribing to my public journal on Substack [https://fofera.substack.com/] or supporting via Buy me a Coffee [https://bmc.link/oncreativitypod].    Feedback? Kind Words?  Feel free to get in touch with me at oncreativitypodcast@gmail.com [oncreativitypodcast@gmail.com]  I respond to emails weekly, typically on Fridays. Unsolicited advice is a no, no.