21 Lessons From 21 Years as a Working Creative

On Creative Work, Visibility, and the Long Game

This is a reflection for working creatives. In this episode, I’m sharing what surfaced for me at the end of the year: the moments that didn’t land the way I hoped, the quiet rooms, the expectations that unraveled, and what staying with myself taught me about creative work, visibility, and sustainability. This isn’t advice or a how-to. It’s an honest pause. If you’ve shown up, launched something, shared your work, taken a risk, and found yourself in a quieter space than you expected, I hope this offers you steadiness and reassurance. Creative work doesn’t always make sense on the surface. Impact isn’t always immediate. And quiet doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. Thank you for being here. With love, Sage PS: You can find The Working Creative series on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sacredrootscircle/membership [https://www.patreon.com/c/sacredrootscircle/membership]

Yelling Into the Void: Finding Meaning in a Burnt-Out Social Media World

What happens when social media starts feeling like a performance instead of a place for connection?In this heart-centered conversation, Jennifer Gregson and I explore the disenchanted state many creatives feel online (the fatigue, the silence after vulnerability) and ask what comes next.Together, we unpack questions like:✨ What does it mean to share from the heart when no one seems to respond?✨ How can we protect our peace while staying present online?✨ Are we craving the wrong kind of visibility?✨ What does success look like now for writers, artists, and entrepreneurs who want to stay human?✨ And as users, not just creators, how can we reconnect intentionally and reach out with more care?This is a loving, reflective talk for anyone feeling the “screaming into the void” energy and looking for a gentler, more sustainable way to show up and create.This conversation is for both content creators and content followers!#HeartCenteredCreatives#CreativeBurnout#SocialMediaFatigue#AuthenticConnection#CreativeEntrepreneur#StayHuman

The Magic of Liminal Spaces: Crossing Thresholds with Intention

There’s a special kind of wisdom in the in-between.In this video, I’m exploring liminal spaces — those tender thresholds where we’re no longer who we were, but not yet who we’re becoming.You’ll learn:What liminal spaces are (and why they matter)3 signs you might be at a threshold right nowA journaling spark to help you pause, reflect, and soften into the seasonWhether you’re moving from summer to autumn (or winter to spring in the Southern Hemisphere), this is your reminder: the in-between is alive with possibility.🌿 Go Deeper with MeEach month in Sacred Roots (my Patreon community), I share guided journal prompts and a hands-on creative practice. This month, our Root + Bloom members will also gather for a live Intentional Creativity Workshop: Crossing Thresholds on Sept 10th.Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/SacredRootsCircle/membership [https://www.patreon.com/c/SacredRootsCircle/membership]#SeasonalLiving #CreativeRitual #JournalingPrompts #SacredRoots

From Single Mom to Published Author ✨ How Jen Soul Turned Possibility Into Reality

What does it take to publish two books, share your voice, and step into visibility while raising three kids as a single mama? In this inspiring conversation, Jen Soul joins me to share her powerful journey of turning impossibility into possibility.Together we talk about:✨How she created time to write and publish her books as a single mom of three✨The role of gratitude and hope in her writing and life✨The courage it takes to share your work and step into visibility✨Her current Indiegogo campaign to build Growing Soul Gems, a business rooted in books, healing, and community supportIf you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered how to move forward with your creative work, this episode is full of encouragement and grounded wisdom.🌱 Support Jen's Indiegogo campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/growing-soul-gems [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/growing-soul-gems]✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay inspired by more stories of creative resilience and possibility.

21 Lessons From 21 Years as a Working Creative

After 21 years as a creative small business owner—artist, author, coach, zine maker, and rebel dreamer—I’m sharing 21 truths that have shaped my path.This is a rapid-fire reflection on what it really takes to stay in the game: creativity, trust, and flexibility. Whether you're just starting or deep into your own creative work, I hope these takeaways light something up for you.🎨 Topics include:Creative resilienceStarting before you're readyEmbracing structure your wayMaking peace with imperfectionThe power of changing your mindWhy flexibility keeps you from getting in your own way#CreativeBusiness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/creativebusiness] #ArtistLife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artistlife] #EntrepreneurWisdom [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurwisdom]