Explore every episode of the podcast Chaotic Creatives
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| Staying Jazzed on Your Creative Journey | 19 Aug 2024 | 01:10:41 | |
Lauren and Rachael don polka dot funeral garb to put season one to rest and discuss the importance of giving yourself your flowers. Reflecting on past wins and unexpected achievements is such an important practice for chaotic creatives, who are constantly facing change and the unknown. Acknowledging the promises you've kept to yourself can be a great way to build the trust in yourself that is essential when facing new challenges. Plus, your Chaotic Creative hosts reflect on working together on the podcast and what they look forward to over the break. Episode Link Mentions:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Unpacking the B-Word: Personal "Branding" for Multi-Passionates | 05 Aug 2024 | 01:06:45 | |
Listener Jen asked a really big question: "How do you easily add different creative projects while keeping it all in one brand? Or do you?" It was such a big question, Lauren and Rachael decided to dedicate an entire episode to unpacking this common creative quandary. For Chaotic Creatives, "following the fun" is a guiding light; but can too many disparate interests transform the fun house into a house of horrors for your audience? Don't worry! The most important tools to building a coherent personal brand are already in your possession. Episode Link Mentions:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Embrace Your Weird. Make Friends! Q&A Pt. 2 | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:31:01 | |
Rachael and Lauren answer more of your questions while making fun chaotic detours along the way!
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Confirmed Millennials! Q&A Pt. 1 | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:26:08 | |
Lauren and Rachael answer your questions and make fun chaotic detours along the way! Episode Link Mentions:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Doing the Thing: The Power of Imperfect Action | 24 Jun 2024 | 01:04:44 | |
Rachael and Lauren talk about the concept of taking "imperfect action" when following what fascinates them, and how this could lead to new insights and a higher tolerance for uncertainty. Plus, Rachael shares fun practices to turn off autopilot and find joy, even at the post office. Episode Link Mentions:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Niche for Now, Not Forever | 10 Jun 2024 | 01:13:27 | |
We know that narrowing your focus is a great tool for curbing the creative chaos; but, is a creative niche forever? Don't fret! Rachael and Lauren talk about the "Niche for Now" approach, remaining engaged in your work, and and the freedom that comes with setting aside what no longer serves you. Episode Link Mentions:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| The Creative Clutter Conundrum: How Hobby Hoarders Can Make Space for New Ideas | 27 May 2024 | 00:56:02 | |
Letting go of your best, most cherished ideas can be a tough call; but can hoarding all of the creative gems of the past make it more cumbersome (physically and mentally) to pursue what's truly right for you now? Your Chaotic Creative gals, Lauren and Rachael, delve into what fabric scraps and 10 lbs of Almonds taught them about creative capacity; and why taking inventory of your creative pursuits may be an essential practice for alleviating overwhelm.
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| To Monetize or Not Pt. 2: A Nuanced Chat About Turning Our Passions into Profit | 13 May 2024 | 00:50:11 | |
Rachael and Lauren continue their two-part discussion on monetization by touching on infusing pleasure and enjoyment into their work. They share their own experiments with creative ventures and the valuable lessons learned on their paths toward a fulfilling creative lifestyle.
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| To Monetize or Not Pt. 1: A Nuanced Chat About Turning Our Passions into Profit | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:48:18 | |
To monetize or not to monetize? In part one of this two-part discussion, Rachael and Lauren unpack turning their passions into profit, the potential impacts of monetization on the creative process, and how curiosity (and flexibility) is essential for building a fulfilling and sustainable creative business. They also share ways they've harnessed the creative chaos and channeled it toward focused projects or ventures. Episode Link Mentions:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Our Relationship with Creativity and Why We Follow the Fun | 13 Apr 2024 | 01:03:57 | |
Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae kick off the pod by discussing their personal relationships with creativity, common obstacles to starting, and insights on how they follow the fun on their creative paths. They also chat about what exactly makes someone a 'chaotic creative' and why it's worth celebrating (and laughing about). Episode link mentions:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Riding the Waves of Creative Entrepreneurship | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:58:34 | |
It’s firmly Fall and Rachael and Lauren are back! They discuss what’s been going on in their worlds, and how they’ve been navigating seasons of change. While new territory inevitably brings about weirdness and uncertainty, your Chaotic Creative gals share insight on how having the resolve to move toward your core values can not only allow you to grow; but also broadens what it means to be playful in our everyday lives. Episode Mentions
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| The Spark: How Advice for Dating is Advice for Creating | 28 Oct 2024 | 01:07:18 | |
There are SO MANY shared lessons on building healthy romantic relationships and joyful, sustainable creative passions that Lauren and Rachael HAD to discuss it for this episode. In examining their dating experiences, they give key insights into the practices and postures that have allowed them to keep the spark alive on their chaotic creative journeys. Episode Mentions:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Art Kid vs. CEO: Balancing the Idealist and the Pragmatist | 11 Nov 2024 | 01:01:22 | |
Lauren and Rachael talk ethics, personal values, and what it can look like to honor those ideals in your creative business. They discuss how outside forces can challenge one’s adherence to a self-imposed ethical framework and OF COURSE the importance of holding the nuance through it all. This discussion blossoms into an exploration of how the mutual support of a loving community can help us grow and thrive; plus, a reminder on the importance of checking in with yourself and having the courage to change course when your current path no longer suits you. Episode Mentions:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Seven Silly Questions for (Creative) Connection | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:52:24 | |
After a few heavier, more cerebral episodes, we wanted to lighten things up with a FUN ONE using Rachael’s silly list of questions to get to know yourself and others. These ice breaker questions are silly ways to actually get to deeper conversations and important topics, especially related to creativity and authenticity. Episode Mentions:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| 2024 Reflections for 2025 Revisions | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:57:51 | |
Lauren and Rachael share reflections on the year as we head into 2025. If you’ve been listening since episode 1, you know that these gals LOVE reflection as a tool for resetting and crafting thoughtful future goals that are consistent with your personal values. In this discussion, they dig into: being flexible with metric-based goals, the power of self-awareness in setting your goals, AND acknowledging achievements that you didn’t see coming. Your Chaotic Creative Gals are taking a mini break for the holiday season and will be back in January. In the meantime, give us the gift of a rating and review wherever you listen! Episode Mentions:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Get the Goo Gone! We’re Peeling Back Limiting Labels! | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:40:47 | |
Happy New Year! Lauren and Rachael are glad to be back and are thinking about loosening their adherence to certain labels that they’ve stuck with for far too long. This discussion was inspired by Lauren doing something that she had previously written off as not her thing and is all about revisiting the stories we’ve been telling ourselves. Do they still ring true? Are we unnecessarily closing ourselves off to new, beautiful experiences or facets of ourselves? The hosts share areas in which they personally feel more curiosity could work wonders and invite you to do the same! Episode Mentions:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Creating Offerings Without Crushing Your Spirit | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:58:18 | |
As a creative entrepreneur, experimentation is important in finding a balance between your desires and those of your community. Rachael and Lauren discuss times that they’ve taken risks on new offerings in their business and the lessons learned from their experiences. How can we find profitable pathways for growth without abandoning our core purposes or interests? They also discuss low-effort ways to identify and test ideas on how to expand your business in a way that aligns with your missions and goals. Episode Mentions:
The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Making Sense of Making Money | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:48:53 | |
This episode is all about money and feelings! There’s a saying that is constantly floating around online: “Charge your worth and add tax.” Lauren and Rachael discuss the limits of this phrase and how decoupling your self-worth from the perceived value of your products or services can be a healthier perspective when building a sustainable business. Additionally, they discuss how values like accessibility inform their goals to engage in an inclusive form of commerce, while still covering the costs of doing business and making a living. Hopefully, this conversation makes you feel seen and supported in navigating all of the complexities of working for yourself. Special shoutout to Morgan Harper Nichols! The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Why We Love Passion Projects & Creative Challenges | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:52:32 | |
For this final episode of Season 2, Rachael and Lauren talk about creating challenges and passion projects and how the practice can be useful for self-discovery, play, and meeting creative milestones. They examine crafting prompts from both personal and business perspectives and share helpful examples along the way. Big thanks to our audience for listening this season. Please share our pod with someone you think would love the show AND give us a rating and review! We’ll be back soon for Season 3! In the meantime, join Rachael for a FREE Creative Challenge Webinar on March 30th! Sign up here! Episode Mentions The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Social (Media) Code of Conduct | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:48:36 | |
Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of creating personal guidelines for navigating social media. You can think of these as 10 Commandments, House Rules, Standard Operating Procedures etc. They each share three of their own ‘commandments’ related to common scenarios they’ve encountered as artists and business owners with large audiences online. Special shoutout to Therapy Jeff! The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| The “Bummed Hole” Survival Kit | 05 May 2025 | 00:45:28 | |
The creative path is full of wonder and play; but sadness, depression, and grief are inevitable parts of the human experience. Rachael and Lauren return by discussing how they navigate these very real seasons in life while remaining committed to what they are passionate about. As we face down ever-increasing uncertainty and loss, does art still matter? Your creative gals say YES! This chat explores art practice as a healing balm and energizing force in our lives and communities. Mentions:
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The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Nature, Nurture, and the Creative Journey | 19 May 2025 | 00:55:16 | |
In this discussion, Rachael and Lauren explore the how their upbringings, and communities of origin have influenced the trajectories of their creative lives and careers. Episode Mentions: Sponsors: The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Purpose, Process, and Embracing the Unexpected | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:56:54 | |
Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of managing expectations throughout the creative process and journey. As artists, we can’t help but to dream big and plan accordingly; BUT leaving space for unexpected twists and turns can allow us to better enjoy the process and tap into our playfulness. There is so much to gain when we embrace the detours that often occur on the path to where we really want to be. We hope this discussion allows you, dear listener, to be less hard on yourself and develop a healthier relationship with your creative practice.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Can You Avoid Being Cringe Online? And Other Listener Questions! | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:57:23 | |
Lauren and Rachael answer more of your questions! Being authentically you, building confidence, avoiding the cringe: these were a few of the concerns listeners had about developing an online presence and promoting their work. The hosts explore these ideas the best way they know how, with lots of curiosity and nuance, to guide you toward what works best for you! Questions Covered
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Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Q&A: Finding Clarity and Connection in Your Creative Practice | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:57:52 | |
Rachael and Lauren continue to answer listener questions! They discuss their silly, self-indulgent projects, ideas on building community, and navigating the more tedious aspects of living a creative life. Topics Covered
Episode Mentions Sponsors The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Field Guide to Finding Creative Community IRL | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:49:00 | |
Rachael was brimming with excitement after her experience at this year’s Alt Summit. As she shared the details with Lauren, a discussion unfolded about all of the places to find your people and the magic of face-to-face meetings. Consider this a more extended answer to a listener question from the previous episode about finding connection around your creative passions and hobbies. Your chaotic creative gals explore the benefits of gathering, navigating forming adult bonds, and being clear on the types of communities you are interesting in joining or forming yourself. Episode Mentions
Sponsors The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Workspace, Play Place: Designing a Creative Haven | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:44:49 | |
Much has been covered about the what, why, and how we create but this episode is all about WHERE we do our creative work. In the wake of Lauren’s big move back to NYC, she’s been thinking a lot about transitioning from a dedicated art studio to a wall in her new bedroom. It’s got the gals thinking about the benefits of having a home within your home (however small) JUST for being the best, most imaginative, creative you possible. They talk about the possibilities and limitations of making dedicated creative spaces and how they navigate arranging their own. Episode Mentions
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The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Staying Creatively Grounded While Grieving | 08 Sep 2025 | 01:12:38 | |
In this wide-ranging conversation, Rachael and Lauren discuss how they stay creatively grounded in periods of grief; they then realize that the conversations they’ve had as friends and co-hosts have had a grounding effect as well. This season’s closing coincides with the closing of chapters in the respective lives of the Chaotic Creatives team and in this long indulgent sendoff, your gals are looking forward even while holding the sadness that comes with change.
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For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Choosing Our Own Adventures | 25 Aug 2025 | 01:01:38 | |
In this penultimate episode of season 3, Rachael and Lauren both find themselves at the precipice of major change in their lives. They discuss how the nature of these changes have influenced their priorities and styles of decision-making. Expanding beyond the new seasons in their lives, they raise the importance of doing what you can to prioritize your creative work, and honing your intuition by practicing decisiveness in everyday scenarios. Episode Mentions:
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For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com. Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Phone a Friend: The Creative Coaching Episode | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:54:59 | |
Get a sense of what a creative coaching session is like as Lauren and Rachael help each other with specific challenges they are facing in their respective businesses and lives. Each host listens and offers insights to help the other move closer to achieving their goals. Episode Mentions
Sponsors The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Crash Course - Part 1: How to Host a Creative Workshop | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:22:17 | |
Welcome to Crash Course! A Chaotic Creative mini series about gathering in the material world. Follow Lauren and Rachael as they plan a workshop that you can actually attend this November in New York City! In part one, the gals share how they began teaching and why they believe workshops are a great way to grow your creative community and business. Shoutout to The Dugout Podcast, which was an inspiration for this format. Go check them out! Join us for this special in-person creative workshop in NYC on November 13th! Get tickets here. Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Crash Course - Part 2: Figuring Out What Type of Workshop to Teach | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:20:03 | |
Lauren and Rachael brainstorm on a guided experience that merges both of their skills and teaching styles. In pitching ideas to one another, they land on a workshop that they are both jazzed to facilitate! The big question is: Can they develop this idea into a strong, marketable offering? Episode Mentions:
Join us for this special in-person creative workshop in NYC on November 13th! Get tickets here! For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Crash Course - Part 3: Workshop Planning, Pricing, and Preparation | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:23:47 | |
With a workshop concept locked in, Lauren and Rachael begin developing their idea into a more well-rounded offering. They work through how to provide the most valuable experience for workshop attendees, how to market the event, and what price point will cover costs while making a worthwhile profit for them as hosts. Throughout this phase of planning, they provide nuanced insight on what to consider when tailoring a gathering toward your own goals. Join us for this special in-person creative workshop in NYC on November 13th! Get tickets here. Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Crash Course - Part 4: Tips for Hosting Your First Creative Workshop (from Gals with Experience!) | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:25:43 | |
In the conclusion of this first Crash Course mini-series, the hosts are sharing some of the commonly overlooked aspects of selling a workshop. They discuss how to navigate specific scenarios that they've encountered in hosting creative events and send you off with some encouraging words. Join us for this special in-person creative workshop in NYC on November 13th! Get tickets here! For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Unexpected Biz Lessons from FB Marketplace | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:46:58 | |
Lauren sold most of her things in the months leading up to moving back to BK and absorbed helpful lessons around sales, customer service, and communication that she brought back to her business. In this episode she shares these lessons with Rachael and reflects on how they were more easily absorbed when she was selling “stuff” (chairs, furniture, etc) as opposed to her creative work and services. Episode Mentions
We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com. For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Portfolios: Curating Your Creative Work Like a Pro | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:42:22 | |
Rachael is ready to get serious about being an artist; so she and Lauren discuss a common component of presenting yourself as one: a portfolio. When describing your creative work and ambitions, it can be extremely helpful to have a curated selection of pieces to back it up; but many questions arise when attempting to build an online portfolio. In this episode, you’ll gain some insight towards answering those questions for yourself. Is it okay to have one-off works vs a series? How can you focus your practice around certain theme or through-line while allowing yourself to follow all of your curiosities? Listen to learn more! Episode Mentions:
We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com. For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| What’s On Your Secret Menu? | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:35:37 | |
This episode is all about the “secret menu”, a concept that Lauren dreamed up for offering unprofitable skills that she still enjoys doing for herself and others. The hosts discuss the value of thinking of your own secret menu and how it can become a creative form of community care. This conversation is an invitation to pull your untapped abilities out of skill purgatory and put them to good use. Episode Mentions:
We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com. For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Automation, Convenience, and Connecting with your Audience | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:40:41 | |
Lauren and Rachael discuss the tools and rules they use to navigate running their creative businesses online. They talk about the line between convenience and spoon feeding, pitching clients, and accepting the pros and cons that come with going your own way. Episode Mentions
We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com. For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Oops! I Overcommitted (Again) | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:43:47 | |
After a long period away, Rachael found herself packing it all in when she returned to Detroit. Lauren was there to bear witness and support Rachael through the overwhelm, which inspired today’s discussion. They debrief on Rachael’s chaotic week, and talk ways to do all of what you truly want, while incorporating guardrails to prevent spiraling into burnout. Episode Mentions
We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com. For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| The Self Promotion Pep Talk | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:38:25 | |
There are countless worries that come with self-promotion and marketing our offerings. Showing up consistently, sharing what we are working on, and selling can feel as if we are being annoying. BUT it’s necessary for our businesses and creative practices to thrive. Lauren and Rachael talk about overcoming apprehension when it comes to this challenging but critical aspect of being a creative entrepreneur. They also share the value of building “it” even when it’s not certain that “they will come.” Episode Mentions
We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com. For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Phoning It In AKA Being Intentional with Your Energy | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:50:03 | |
So many of us give the lion’s share of our capacity to our employers and have very little left for our creative passions. With only so much time, energy, and resources to do what we want in life how can we do more of what fills us up? In this episode, Lauren and Rachael talk about creative ways of reallocating our efforts towards what matters most to us. They discuss when it feels okay to half-ass, when to give it your all, and the importance of being intentional with your personal investments. Episode Mentions:
For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| A Gracious Guide for Low-Energy Creativity | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:42:02 | |
We all experience periods of low energy and motivation; but as Chaotic Creatives, our ideas and goals never stop calling to us. Rachael and Lauren talk about the necessity of giving ourselves grace when we’re feeling drained. They outline some actionable approaches that might help us advance towards our passions even when we aren’t feeling up to the task. This episode invites us to willfully take the path of inefficiency as an act of self care in a world burning with urgency and the pressures of productivity. Episode Mentions
We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com. For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| The Unexpected Pains of Creative Growth | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:40:47 | |
What happens when pursuing a creative dream becomes a catalyst for major life changes? In this episode, Rachael and Lauren discuss instances when following the creative path has taken them into unexpected territory. Episode Mentions
We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com. For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||
| Connecting Your Own Dots | 11 May 2026 | 00:54:26 | |
Rachael has a craving that could bring about a big lifestyle change. She discusses with Lauren coming to a realization that she no longer feels at home in the environment she’s settled into— and the choice between staying the course or starting a new adventure. The hosts share how they have gained clarity, direction, and the courage to embrace the unknown in the quest to continually live creatively.
For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening! Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Lauren’s links: Rachael’s links: | |||