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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xwi7t-1af398a Why your talent isn’t the problem: your silence is, and how to fix it without feeling fake. Does the thought of introducing yourself at an industry event make your stomach drop? You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. In this episode, you’ll learn why so many talented artists, playwrights, and creatives freeze when it’s…
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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-j8e2z-1ae1680 Polished creative work starts with messy, uncomfortable first attempts. This episode is one, and that’s entirely the point. What would it take for you to pick up a creative practice you’ve been avoiding live, on mic, in front of your audience? In this raw, unfiltered episode, Izolda does exactly that. She returns to guitar…
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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-axmts-1ad05c5 A memorable lesson in setting boundaries, reclaiming artistic focus, and stopping the cycle of overfunctioning in creative leadership roles. What happens when the creative work you love starts feeling like one more obligation on an already overloaded list? In this episode of the Your Creative Mind podcast, Izolda Trakhtenberg shares a candid story about…
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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yhzrw-1ab46e4 Why Journalists Make Some of the Most Visionary Fiction Writers What happens when real-life chaos meets a creative calling you can’t ignore? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda sits down with USA Today bestselling author and longtime cultural journalist Sarah M. Seltzer to explore how storytelling, Jewish feminism, and creative resilience can…
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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wxsxx-1abd787 Every creative entrepreneur who’s ever felt guilty taking a day off needs to hear this one specific mindset shift before summer starts. What does it really mean to choose yourself when the world keeps waiting to choose you first? In this raw, soul-searching episode, host Izolda Trakhtenberg pulls back the curtain on the psychological…
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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hfeam-1ab3ea6 Practical lessons for performers, writers, and creative entrepreneurs on taking bold creative risks and trusting your artistic instincts on stage and beyond. What if the way you create, on stage, on the page, or in music, could feel as alive, urgent, and meaningful as a live performance? In this episode of Your Creative Mind,…
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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yjjn2-1a91414 A heartfelt look at why trusting good news is its own creative challenge and how you can build self-belief one win at a time. Have you ever wondered why trusting good things can feel harder than handling the tough stuff? In this solo episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda pulls back the curtain on…
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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9vnac-1a94899 What Titanique, Death of a Salesman, The Balusters, and Wolffish teach us about storytelling that wins hearts Have you ever wondered how seeing great theatre can transform your own creative work? In this quick-take episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda shares candid, heartfelt reviews of four wildly different productions, from powerhouse solo performances to…
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What happens when your instinct to help others starts draining your creative energy? Have you ever tried your best to communicate clearly only to realize the other person keeps demanding more, pushing harder, and ignoring your boundaries? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, I explore the psychology of setting healthy boundaries in creative collaboration, volunteer…
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What Happens When You Stop Waiting and Start Producing with Rachel Feeny-Williams How do you build a sustainable creative career when no one is handing you permission? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg talks with playwright and producer Rachel Feeny-Williams about fifteen years of writing, self-producing theatre, and getting work seen by real…
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What changes when you decide your creativity deserves professional respect and pay? In this solo episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg speaks candidly to writers, musicians, actors, and creative professionals about getting paid, setting boundaries, and refusing the “do it for exposure” narrative. Drawing on decades of real-world experience, Izolda shares practical language for negotiating…
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How can you protect your energy, stay creative, and build meaningful collaborations without burning out? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, I talk with author and activist Kitty Stryker, who has spent over a decade shaping conversations around consent culture, sustainable activism, and healthy creative practices. You’ll learn how to set boundaries that honor your…
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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4qkc8-177ef7a How to Lead and Inspire Your Team Are you looking for proven strategies to drive business success and inspire your team? Join us on this episode of the Creative Solutions Podcast as we welcome Aman Thakral, Business Manager at Target Integration. With a wealth of experience in IT, business development, and strategic planning, Aman…
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Mostly, I’m thrilled we’re moving to New York. Mostly, I can’t wait to start this exciting new chapter. But I’m also a little bit afraid. When Rich and I saw our aikido sensei for lunch they other day, I likened moving to New York to that time Rich and I went skydiving and jumped out…
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How knowing what you’re using can revolutionize your work and your life. Figure out what your tools can do. It sounds like a simple thing to say. But we often use tools we don’t really know. Think about something as basic to your work as Microsoft Word. You probably know how to do a lot.…
