Creativity isn’t a rare gift given to a select few—it’s inherent to everyone that dares to defy norms. Break free from the shackles of conformity and embrace the blank page of possibility.
So much of my self-love journey is about fully accepting myself, exactly as I am. Recently, I posted a series of content that made one thing clear: my inner critic is dead. Here’s how you can silence your inner critic, too. Make something—and whether it’s good or...
ATTENTION CREATIVES It takes courage to step into creative leadership… and you and I both know that we need more leaders with compassionate hearts and insightful minds. Are you ready for your career evolution? I'm on a mission to connect with 10 creative...
It's not about grand gestures or elaborate plans—it's about embracing the simplicity of small, intentional creative acts that infuse your life with fresh perspective and innovation. 1. Remix your wardrobe. Instead of sticking to the same old outfits, why not mix...
Your creative journey’s going to have its twists and turns. But don't worry, with a little support, you've got what it takes to unlock your creative confidence right now. Hey there, I'm Justin Shiels, your friendly neighborhood coach for creative...
I'm grateful for the opportunity to immerse myself in the vibrant world of creativity at Louisiana Tech University's School of the Arts! I'd be honored to come speak at your university. Here's a link with more information.
1. Decide on what you want to do. Every journey starts with a decision. Select a creative project that speaks to your heart, something you are genuinely passionate about because your enthusiasm will be your driving force throughout the project. 2. Go after the goal...
Decide what you want to do. Commit to finishing. Go after the goal with your full heart and assume that its going to work out. When you feel like giving up… keep going. Finish the project and share it widely, while letting go of any specific expectations on what could...
As a young creative I discovered that everything interesting had already been done. I was doomed to never be an original. To create something that was truly unique that changed culture. But as I’ve matured, I’ve learned that true creativity is the capacity to...
To be a prolific creator it takes an enormous amount of discipline. To show up every single day and fight the blank page. To dance with your insecurities. To make things even on the days when you feel like everything you make is terrible. That discipline is what leads...
You actually have to practice believing in yourself It doesn’t just all come together. It starts small and slow It’s wobbly and unsure But as it grows and develops it becomes something bigger. Something more sturdy Something more real And that always...
This is my reset year A year of thoughtful reflectionNew beginningsDeep learning Meaningful relationships Uninhibited joyAnd intentional growth This is my reset year.
https://youtu.be/M2qeYLAsaYI In this studio vlog, you get to see a few days in the life of a full-time creator. In this video, I write an article, play with new art supplies, post to Instagram, meditate, and get a haircut. Watch along to go behind the scenes. Here's...
Over the past 15 years, I've worn every hat you can imagine as a creative professional. With job titles like graphic and web designer, social media manager, creative director, director of marketing, photographer, illustrator, and communications manager... if there was...
Here are 3 empowering life lessons from Wednesday, the new Netflix spinoff of The Addams Family. 1. Embrace your weird. There’s no point in fitting in if you can’t be your most authentic self. 2. Speak your mind. There’s power in communicating honestly and...
2022 was a year of new beginnings. A year of significant growth, meaningful change, and beautiful new adventures. I got a book deal, quit my fulltime job, and committed to 6 months of making content, so I could truly find my voice and create things that I genuinely...
We all have big and small changes we want to make in our life. And change starts with believing that everything you desire is possible. It will take effort —sometimes lots of effort. But the new energy you crave starts with making a plan. Building a vision board is a...
Hey there, beautiful humans! This is a monthly series where I share a behind-the-scenes peek into the highlights, the challenges, what I’ve recently created, what I’m currently consuming, and some goals for the next month. October feels like it flew by so...
Okay, so you’re creative. And you can direct stuff? You should definitely be a creative director. I got some questions on my Instagram and realized that yall are so curious about my creative career, so in today’s video I’m going to answer all your questions about...