Struggling to stay motivated in your creative process? Wondering when your work is “good enough” to share? You’re not alone—and this episode of Create for No Reason is for you.

Inspired by two powerful quotes from Kent Nerburn’s Dancing with the Gods, this episode will reignite your passion for creating and help you reframe those frustrating moments of self-doubt.

🎨 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why your art often grows beyond the idea that started it
• How feeling lost can actually be part of your creative magic
• When to stop “perfecting” and start sharing
• The role of feedback in helping your work (and confidence) evolve
• A reminder that your next project may be closer than you think

In this episode, we're joined by Meg Dalessandro, a talented designer and marketer living her dream at Wistia.

We dive into Meg's creative journey — from studying graphic design and UX in art school to landing a pivotal role at Wistia, one of the most beloved brands in video marketing. She shares the full-circle moment that led her there, the story behind her 'Sorry I Missed You' voicemail newsletter, and why embracing bad ideas is often the first step to great work.

We also explore how to stay consistent in your creative practice, even when motivation dips, the evolving world of video content, and how balancing scripted and unscripted formats can make your work more authentic and impactful.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Meg turned a playful Wistia video into a career catalyst
• How to balance scripted vs. unscripted content for more natural videos
• Why live video is both exciting and challenging — and tips for doing it well
• How exploring bad ideas can lead to your best creative work
• Practical tips for managing creative projects and ideas
• Book recommendations that fueled Meg’s creative growth

Do you ever feel like you know where you want to be creatively or professionally, but you're just not there yet? You’re not alone. In this inspiring solo episode, Kate reflects on the creative “taste gap,” a concept introduced by Ira Glass, and how it shows up in her own work through poetry, projects, and personal growth.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned creator starting something new, this episode will remind you why the messy middle matters—and how staying committed to your creative process is the key to growth.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What the “taste gap” is and why it frustrates creators
• How daily creative challenges can build momentum and confidence
• Why mediocre work is often a stepping stone to something meaningful
• The power of trusting your taste (even when your skills aren’t there yet)
• How to stay motivated when the results haven’t shown up…yet
• Encouragement to keep going, no matter where you are in the journey

✨ If you’ve ever doubted your progress or felt stuck in the gap between where you are and where you want to be, this is your reminder that growth is happening—even when it may not feel like it.

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