The Creative Safe Space
The Creative Safe Space is a space where we can be honest and truthful about this so-called creative life while inspiring and encouraging each other. Because we all need a safe space just to breathe, each week, we will talk about a different aspect of the creative journey, unpack our shit, recharge, and refocus for the week ahead. New episodes drop every Monday.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 49
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Motivation, Please! (Because Coffee Isn’t Enough)
Ever wonder how to stay motivated as a creative—especially when coffee just isn’t enough? In this episode, we share practical motivation tips for artists, writers, and creators facing c…
Permission to Evolve: Redefining Your Creative Identity
Change isn’t just part of the journey—it is the journey. In this episode, Carrie invites you to embrace the beauty and discomfort of creative evolution. With heartfelt wisdom and practi…
Being Liked vs. Being True: Why Creatives Must Stop People Pleasing
Do you need to be liked to succeed as a creative? Nope. In this episode, we break down the trap of people pleasing and why staying true to your vision matters more. Learn how to let go …
The Most Important Questions Every Creative Should Ask Themselves
In this episode, we’re diving beneath the surface to explore the questions that shape your creativity, your purpose, and your truth. These aren’t your everyday prompts—these are the one…
Doubt? Fear? Perfect. You’re Probably Doing It Right.
In this soul-stirring episode, we dive deep into the raw truth of chasing your dreams—especially when they feel too big, too scary, or too lonely to pursue. Host Kerry Laster reminds us…
The Work You Do When No One’s Watching
What do you do when you’re pouring your heart into your art… and it feels like no one’s watching? In this honest and soul-nourishing episode, we explore the quiet, often unseen season o…
The Hard Work Nobody Sees—But Changes Everything
🎙️ The Hard Work Nobody Sees—But Changes Everything
The late nights, the setbacks, the moments of doubt—this is the work that makes the difference. In this episode, we’re diving deep int…
Table for One: It's Okay to be Alone
We’re told that success, happiness, and even creativity are meant to be shared—but what if thriving alone is just as powerful? In this episode, we’re pulling up a Table for One and unpa…
Winning Is Not for Everyone
Not everyone is built for the pressure, the discipline, or the responsibility that comes with winning. In this episode, we break down what it really takes to win—beyond just talent or l…
Burnout is Not a Flex: Rethinking Hustle Culture
We’ve been sold the idea that exhaustion equals success—but let’s be real, burnout is not a flex. In this episode of The Creative Safe Space, we’re unpacking hustle culture, why being “…
Half-Baked and Proud: Why Done is Better Than Perfect”
Perfectionism keeps so many creatives stuck—overthinking, procrastinating, and doubting their work before it even sees the light of day. In this episode, we break down why perfection is…
Unstuck Yourself: The Creative Comeback Guide
We’ve all been there—staring at a blank page, waiting for inspiration that just won’t show up. In this episode, we’re digging into the struggle of creative blocks and, more importantly,…
Creative Faith: Staying Inspired When the World Feels Heavy
Sometimes, the hardest moments reveal our greatest strength. This week, we’re talking about faith—how to hold on when the path feels unclear, why your voice and story matter, and what i…
Plot Twist! Lessons I Didn’t See Coming This Year
Sometimes, life takes us places we didn’t plan to go—and that’s where the real growth happens. This week, we’re looking back at 2024 through the lens of surprises: the wins we didn’t ex…
Just Vibes: Holiday Zen Addition
This week, we’re doing things a little differently—welcome to Just Vibes: Holiday Zen Edition. Whether you’re celebrating or simply carving out time for yourself, this episode is all ab…
Creative Confessions: Gratitude Saved My Sanity
Let’s get real—being a creative isn’t all rainbows and masterpieces. In Creative Confessions: Gratitude Saved My Sanity, we’re spilling the tea on how practicing gratitude can keep you …
Dear Diary: This Year Was a Lot
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to hit pause and reflect. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of self-reflection and how it can guide your creative journey. Tog…
Permission to Pause: How to Set Healthy Limits
In this empowering episode, we dive into the art of setting healthy boundaries as a creative. From learning to say no to yourself first to finding balance in work, rest, and play, we ex…
Hustle Culture, Who? The Case for Doing Absolutely Nothing
In a world that glorifies hustle, it’s time to hit pause. This episode dives deep into the art of intentional rest and why doing absolutely nothing might be the secret weapon your creat…
The Weight Won’t Lighten, But You Will Grow Stronger
In this episode of The Creative Safe Space, I dive into “The Weight Won’t Lighten, But You Will Grow Stronger.” Life can feel unbearably heavy at times, and as creatives, it’s easy to g…