Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
Writer and performer Leslie Gaar interviews writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all stripes. They share their stories, wisdom, and insight. You come away with motivation and inspiration for your own creative work or business, and keep making amazing stuff. Let’s do this.
Episodes
19 episodes
Creative Jumpstart Update!
Creative Jumpstart S3 E4Creative Jumpstart Update!Enjoying the show? Take a minute to rate it and leave a review so new listeners can find it!Follow us on
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:53
Creating in the Chaos with Author Karen Johnson
Creative Jumpstart S3 E3Creating in the Chaos with Author Karen JohnsonAuthor Karen Johnson (21st Century SAHM) talks about writing through the early years of parenting, creating a place for moms to learn from each o...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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40:00
Finding Your Unique Voice with Author Wade Rouse
Creative Jumpstart S3 E2Finding Your Unique Voice with Author Wade RouseAuthor Wade Rouse (Viola Shipman) talks about pushing past self-doubt in order to create, embracing your unique voice, and why terrible first jo...
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41:04
Say What You Want To Say with Content Creator Katey DiStefano
Creative Jumpstart S3 E1Say What You Want To Say with Content Creator Katey DiStefanoContent creator Katey DiStefano (The Mother Octopus) talks about humor as a coping mechanism, finding your authentic voice, and cre...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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50:32
Creative Jumpstart Season 3!
Creative Jumpstart Season 3 launches March 26th!Writer and performer Leslie Gaar interviews writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all stripes. They share their stories, wisdom, and insight. You come away with motivation and inspiratio...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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0:56
Do It Anyway with Drag Queen Candi Shell
My Effing Desk: S2 E3Do It Anyway with Drag Queen Candi ShellDrag queen singing sensation Candi Shell talks about focusing on what gives you joy, letting go of expectations, and the healing power of art.You ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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44:22
Parenting for Introverts with Humor Writer Julie Vick
My Effing Desk: S2 E2Parenting for Introverts with Humor Writer Julie VickHumor writer Julie Vick talks about the challenges of parenting as an introvert, publishing the kind of parenting book she wishes she had, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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54:12
Living The Dream with Singer/Actor Jenny Tucker
Singer and actor Jenny Tucker talks about chasing her dreams all the way to the Big Apple, turning her acting hobby into a career while raising three kids, and being her authentic self.Link to Jenny’s
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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46:04
Artist Anna Vartiainen: Happy Accidents
My Effing Desk: S1 E10Artist Anna Vartiainen: Happy AccidentsArtist Anna Vartiainen talks about embracing the unexpected, starting a microcinema in her home, and finding another kind of creativity when she opened her...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:37
Comedian + Writer Crystal Lowery: No Expiration Date on Talent
My Effing Desk: S1 E9Comedian + Writer Crystal Lowery: No Expiration Date on TalentComedian and writer Crystal Lowery talks about creativity as redemption, the therapy of comedy, and smashing patriarchal expectations...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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45:04
Tango Dancer + Non-Profit Co-Founder Monica Caivano: Art is Essential
My Effing Desk: S1 E8Tango Dancer + Non-Profit Co-Founder Monica Caivano: Art is EssentialTango dancer and non-profit co-founder Monica Caivano on the role of art and community in hard times, co-parenting and co-runn...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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49:44
Author + Songwriter VC Chickering: Why Not Me?
My Effing Desk: S1 E7Author + Songwriter VC Chickering: Why Not Me?Author and songwriter VC Chickering on reinventing herself at 45, the scintillating sex lives of divorcees, raising good boyfriends, and what success...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:52
Bonus Episode: 3 Things About Pixar's Soul Movie
My Effing Desk: Bonus Episode3 Things About Pixar's Soul MoviePixar's movie Soul was groundbreaking in so many ways, and it has particular creative significance. In this bonus ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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16:42
Ask Me Anything
My Effing Desk: S1 E5Ask Me AnythingHost Leslie Gaar answers listener questions about her creative roots, overcoming self-doubt, the importance of forgiveness when it comes to goals, and juggling a creative life with...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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37:45
Storyteller + Filmmaker Charlotte Moore: Follow Your Inspiration
My Effing Desk: S1 E4Storyteller + Filmmaker Charlotte Moore: Follow Your InspirationStoryteller and filmmaker Charlotte Moore talks about motherhood and creativity, trusting your calling, and the hard work of disman...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:37
Cartoonist + Writer Adrienne Hedger: Life in Cartoons
My Effing Desk: S1 E3Cartoonist + Writer Adrienne Hedger: Life in CartoonsCartoonist and writer Adrienne Hedger shares the truth about paying bills as an artist, how she deals with trolls, and using laughter as ther...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:14
Writer + Performer Abby Sher on Art as Activism
My Effing Desk: S1 E2Writer + Performer Abby Sher on Art as ActivismWriter and performer Abby Sher discusses her latest book, Sanctuary, co-authored with Women's March co-founder Paola Mendoza, writing as th...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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31:04
Author + Illustrator Elly Lonon: Do The Thing That’s On Fire
My Effing Desk: S1 E1Author + Illustrator Elly Lonon: Do The Thing That’s On FireAuthor and illustrator Elly Lonon discusses embracing imperfection, art as a tool for healing, and how the pandemic has changed ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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36:15