Resource Roundup

A helpful and concise post by Todd Henry about how to keep your creativity flowing – Bolster Your Creative Output by Bolstering Your “Red Zone.”

I’m featured in a recent US News & World Report post called 9 Money Strategies for Creative Thinkers: If you’re a visual person, standard financial strategies probably don’t work for you. There are some helpful right-brain tips for managing your moola.

Are you yearning to get your gifts out in the world in a big way, but fears and business “details” are bringing you down? Learn how to start implementing practical stuff in easy, fun systems infused with flow and co-creativity AND boldly and confidently face areas you avoid so you can translate your amazing ideas into a rockin’ reality.
Leela Somaya has put together a totally unique and groundbreaking no-cost Online Event, going on now through November 18th – Evolutionary Biz Basics for “Non-BizMinded” World Changers. I’ll be speaking on Wednesday, November 16th at noon PT, and I will be joined by over 30 luminaries. And don’t worry if you can’t make the calls! Sign up anyway and receive the recordings of all live calls in your inbox!

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Next month is Art Every Day Month hosted by my dear friend Leah Piken Kolidas. I participated in the annual challenge for the first time in November 2007 and that’s when the first Right-Brain Business Plan® was born. To help you keep your creative juices flowing throughout the month, Leah developed the AEDM Survival Guide.

If you’re an Instagram addict like me, you might enjoy designing your own iPhone case with your IG photos through Casetagram. Could be a cool way to make a portable Right-Brain Business Plan® that’s on your phone!

Check out this interview that I did with Cory Huff of The Abundant Artist. Cory and I swapped stories about things like limiting beliefs around money and how to not be skeezy when it comes to marketing. Cory also shared his artist’s business plan. It’s a great resource so be sure to check it out.

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If you are a crafter, clothing designer, or online retailer, check out this cool product called Stitch. It’s an online tool that helps small businesses that design, make, and sell products handle inventory, orders, expenses, customer contacts, and more. I met the founders at the Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs in SF a few months ago and they are awesome and really passionate about helping creative entrepreneurs. These fun illustrated customer storylines help to paint the picture of how Stitch can make your life easier.

In October join the World’s Biggest Summit – a FREE online event, hosted by Goddess Leonie Dawson, where you can learn from 100 of the World’s best teachers in creativity, spirituality, business & health. I’ll be teaching alongside best-selling authors Julia Cameron, Jennifer Louden, and SARK! You can check out the trailer here:

My friend Kimberly Wilson recently launched a new e-Course called creative + conscious business and it’s all about blending your passions and legacy into a sparkly and inspiring business. Kimberly has been in business for more than a decade and has lots of wisdom to share. I’m also one of her featured guests!

The uber-talented artist and creative spiritual entrepreneur Laura Hollick is launching her second season of Soul Art TV on Monday, October 4th. I was a guest on her first season and am looking forward to the inspiring content and expert interviews she has in store for this round. You can sign-up to join the Creative Spiritual Revolution here.

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Stephanie Levy’s new e-Course Creative Courage starts this Monday, September 26th. This seven week online program will give you inspiration, tools, and resources to help you realize your creative dreams. I’m one of the 12 featured guests who share our stories about living a creative life and running a creative business.

I’ve been digging listening to streaming music with spotify.com. Imagine having pretty much any song available right at your fingertips! I must admit I’ve indulged in everything from 80′s nostalgia to Tibetan singing bowls.

If you’re an iPad user and you like making mind maps, you might like the Popplet app. I’ve already started to brainstorm my 2012 video summit on it.

Another iPad app that I look forward to playing more with is Clibe. It’s like a super cool digital Moleskine. I think it could be a great tool for making an online Right-Brain Business Plan®!

For you iPhoneography and Instagram addicts, there’s a cool conference next month in SF called 1197 that is dedicated to mobile & iPhone photography. My hubby and I will be attending the afternoon sessions. There’s a streaming video option for those of you who are not in the area.

Check out drawastickman.com for some interactive doodling fun! It’s a pretty amazing yet surprisingly simple online experience.

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Here are some fabulous business-building resources for your creative, entrepreneurial endeavors:

Practice Building Conference: My colleague Casey Truffo is bringing together over 20 practice building mentors (including me!) at her Practice Building Conference to help you get re-energized and re-inspired. If you loved my video summit earlier this year, you’ll enjoy these video interviews and live chat with experts to help you get more clients in your therapy or coaching business. I’ll be live this coming Tuesday, September 20th at 3pm PT. Hope to “see” you there!

The Coaching Blueprint:For all of you right-brain coaches out there, Kate Swoboda has put together an e-program called The Coaching Blueprint for new and emerging coaches who want to build for a successful and fulfilling practice. I’m one of the featured coaches and you can see a snippet of my video interview below.

TeachNow:Profitable, effective, soulful, rewarding. For anyone called to teach – no matter your experience level – there are certain benchmarks you need to reach in sharing your passions with others. TeachNow is a 5-week interactive course hosted by seasoned teachers Jennifer Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen that offers the practical nuts and bolts and the combined wisdom of more than 36 master teachers to hone your craft. It’s been called “transformational” by raving alumni who embrace teaching as both spiritual work and service as a way to make a living. Registration opens this Monday, September 19th and they’re releasing some free content on Sunday the 18th, so check it out!

Please note these are affiliate links for people whose products and services I endorse.

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While I was browsing at my local bookstore, this super fun and colorful book Rip the Page Adventures in Creative Writing by Karen Benke caught my eye. While it’s written for kids, I enjoy the playful prompts and approach. And here’s an inspiring post about Why You Must Write by Rachelle Mee-Chapman who says “writing is a way of becoming.”

Speaking of writing, how’s this for writing for a cause… the fabulous and innovative Michael Bungay Stainer partnered with Seth Godin and a whole slew of other amazing visionaries to write a book that will end malaria. I’ve already got my copy and am incredibly inspired by what I’ve read so far. Find out more at EndMalariaDay.com.

If you ever feel afraid of what others would think if they only knew the “real” you? Or that you you must constantly prove your worth by doing, giving and having more? Overwhelmed by the stress, pressure and demands of keeping up appearances? Well at the Healing Superwoman Syndrome Virtual Retreat you can relax and recharge as you nourish your heart, mind and soul. You’ll connect with your inner wisdom, divine guidance and inspiring women across the globe. I’ll be speaking at the event this Tuesday, September 13th at 1pm PT.

This new three-part course The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design featuring Rachael Taylor hosted by Do What You Love looks fun and informative for anyone who has ever dreamed about having their designs and patterns on stationery, fabric, and products.

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Last week was the Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs here in San Francisco. I was only able to attend on Saturday, but had a great time connecting with lots of cool people.

Here are a couple of pages that link to some helpful resources from the conference:

• Etsy Success e-Mail with links to a customer profile worksheet and a new product worksheet
• Conference speaker Willo O'Brien's list of links for collaboration, getting things done, building an online shop, and more.

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