𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀—𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀—𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲?

In this episode of The Creative Advantage, host Nicole Shannon explores how belief functions as one of the most powerful, creative forces we possess. Through the lens of neuroscience, real-world studies, and inspiring stories—from Maya Angelou’s transformative silence to Trevor Noah’s defiant humor—Nicole reveals how our internal narratives become the blueprint for our external reality.

When left unexamined, beliefs script our behavior, limit our potential, and filter how we interpret the world. But when we become aware of them, we unlock the power to rewrite them—and in doing so, reshape our lives from the inside out.

🎧 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿:

✧ How belief shapes your choices, creativity, and sense of possibility
✧ The neuroscience and psychology behind belief
✧ What Maya Angelou and Trevor Noah teach us about inner resilience
✧ Why small mindset shifts can rewire your brain and your behavior
✧ Questions to help uncover and transform outdated beliefs
✧ A practical path to living with more alignment, purpose, and creativity

This episode is a gentle but powerful invitation to examine what you believe—about yourself, your time, your capability, and your future—and begin building a life that reflects your most expansive truth.

🔗 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:

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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

In this episode of The Creative Advantage, host Nicole Shannon speaks with San Francisco Bay Area-based visual artist, metalsmith, and educator Amy Tavern about the creative strategies that have guided her through a dynamic, non-linear career—from music student to arts administrator to acclaimed artist and teacher.

Through careful, intentional work, Amy turns personal experience into something others can connect with, offering care, reflection, and shared humanity.

This conversation is an exploration of Amy’s creative practice as well as her transformative life journey. Her story reveals how creative problem-solving, intentional daily habits, and openness to possibility can help anyone navigate uncertainty, overcome challenges, and move toward a more meaningful, resilient path.
🎧 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿:

✧ How small, brave actions can create life-changing opportunities
✧ A secret strategy for improving boldness, achieving opportunities, and building resilience
✧ How Amy’s intentional, reflective art-making is also a strategy for living
✧ Ways to transform even hardship into meaning, connection, and care

This episode is for anyone seeking real tools to move from stuck to empowered—to use creativity not just for artistic expression, but for building a life of purpose, meaning, and empowerment.
🔗 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:

• Learn about Amy at www.amytavern.com

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• Follow Nicole on Instagram:⁠ @creative.wayfinder⁠
  

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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆?

In this episode of The Creative Advantage, host Nicole Shannon explores the Seasons of Inspiration to help you navigate the natural rhythms of your creativity. Whether you’re stuck in a dry spell or overwhelmed by a flood of ideas, you’ll discover how to harness every phase to fuel your creative momentum.

🎧 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿:

✧ Why creative ebbs and flows are not only normal but vital
✧ How to recognize and honor the season you’re in
✧ Strategies for capturing ideas without burning out
✧ The neuroscience of attention, rest, and idea incubation
✧ How artists like Elizabeth Gilbert and Lin-Manuel Miranda work with these rhythms

If you’re ready to stop fighting your creative seasons and start using them to fuel sustainable, meaningful work, this episode is for you.

🔗 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:

• • Sign up for the Create Potential newsletter at www.createpotential.com/signup
  • Follow Nicole on Instagram:⁠ @creative.wayfinder⁠
  • Check out the research references for this episode: https://www.createpotential.com/the-creative-advantage-podcast/episode-7⁠

  
  

  
  

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