You Are A Work of Art
You, my friend, were made for more. To embrace the wild edges of joy. To lean in to quiet moments when inspiration whispers your name. To step into the creativity that is your birthright because You are a Work of Art - welcome to the podcast.Here on the show we explore what it means to live creativity, embrace the process, find joy in the everyday and discover that you are made for more.I’m your host, Moniqe Cara - an artist, certified life coach, TEDx speaker, award winning podcaster, mama to 2 boys, and am active duty military. I'm so excited you’re here.I’ll be bringing you weekly episodes filled with heart-to-heart chats with me interspersed with guest appearances from creative friends - all pouring into your creative journey.Art. It’s a metaphor for life. We are blank canvases that are constantly change, growing, layer by layer, moment by moment, choice by choice. Progress is quiet and slow but what is born from the process is incredible. We’ll tackle the hard conversation about navigating the messy middle, the importance of celebrating both failures and success, and how to recognize breakthroughs. New depths of purpose and joy are waiting for you. And the world is waiting for the gift of who you are. You matter.Come along with me as we unpack what it means to make living life our highest work of art.moniquecara.com/podcast
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
Freedom and Structure in Creativity with Sarah Aileen
Sarah Aileen is an artist and designer based in Seattle, Washington. She specializes in hard-edge abstraction and minimalism. Her artistic style is a nod to her education in graphic design, love of e…
Setting Intentions
Today we talk about setting intentions for the new year by reflecting and choosing a word of the year! I hope this episode inspires you.
Friendly reminder that this is the last episode of Season 1 and…
Trusting Your Intuition with Kaileen Elise
Kaileen is an intuition coach who helps her clients cut through the noise in everyday life and get back in touch with their truest selves. She found her way into this work after the birth of her seco…
Healthy Boundaries with Gari-Ann Kia
Gari-Ann is a serial entrepreneur, former secondary teacher, mom of two, and military spouse. She serves small businesses & creatives by helping them look cohesive with their brand & product imagery.…
Designing Your Process with Gina Julian
From graphic designer to fine art painter, Gina discusses her creative origins, her creative process, and gives great insight to making a sustainable creative practice.
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What is Creativity?
Today we define what creativity is, it might take you by surprise! Plus, an introduction to my FREE 2 day mini course!
Sign up for my FREE mini course at https://www.moniquecara.com/course!
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The Wonder Habit with D. Michele Perry
This week I'm sitting down with my wonderful friend Michele. We go deep into life experiences and how it's shaped our definitions of creativity and play. From her adventures in Sudan to my adventures…
Processing Life Through Art with Carina Tenaglia
Everything from life balance, expression in the midst of personal and societal concerns, and learning to take risks, you don’t want to miss this episode with Carina and I.
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Jumping Into Creativity with Patsy Shaw
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Being Brave with Wendy Conklin from Chair Whimsy
Shownotes: https://www.moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode006
Playing is Practice
“Play is a profound biological process. It has evolved over eons in many animal species to promote survival. It shapes the brain and makes animals smarter and more adaptable. In higher animals, it fo…
Experiment in Your Creative Practice with Marina Dunbar
This week on the podcast:
- Welcoming abstract artist, Marina Dunbar. Her gorgeous colorful abstract paintings are sure to leave you speechless.
- We discuss: Marina's journey to becoming an artist, how ev…
Finding Yourself in Creativity with Julia Whitworth
This week on the podcast:
- Welcoming my first guest, Julia Whitworth - Julia Whitworth is an abstract and landscape fine artist living in Chattanooga, TN.
- We discuss Julia's artist journey, how art has …
Creativity Saved Me
This week on the podcast:
- You’ll hear about my biggest struggle to date and how creativity pulled me out of depression and anxiety
- Then I’ll give you some tips and tools to help you discover your creat…
You Are a Work of Art Trailer
You are a work of art. Yes, YOU! I cannot wait to bring this new podcast where we lean into heart-centered creativity as an essential part of building our capacity for joy.
Joy isn’t just an emotion w…