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The Unbound Creative

The Unbound Creative

By: Valerie & Mak McKeehan
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A podcast for creatives who refuse to be boxed in.


Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Mak and Valerie McKeehan, The Unbound Creative is where creativity meets rebellion. This isn't just another "how-to" podcast—it's a rallying cry for artists, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who are tired of playing by the rules.


Through candid conversations, personal stories, and deep dives into the mindset and mechanics of creative living, Mak and Valerie challenge the narratives that keep creatives stuck. Whether you're an artist, writer, musician, business owner, or just someone who knows there’s more inside you waiting to break free, this podcast will give you the tools, inspiration, and courage to step into your fullest creative potential.


No more waiting for permission. No more playing small. It’s time to unleash your creativity—boldly, unapologetically, and unbound.


Follow now and join the movement.


@valeriemckeehan & @thatmakguy on instagram

© 2025 Valerie McKeehan Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • What It Really Means to Be Free in Your Art

    What It Really Means to Be Free in Your Art
    Oct 14 2025

    What does it really mean to be free as an artist?

    In this conversation, Mak and Valerie explore the tension between mastery and play, the discipline that builds skill, and the surrender that opens the soul. They unpack how both are essential, how each feeds the other, and why real creative freedom is not about choosing one side but learning to hold both.

    It is an honest and reflective look at what happens when you stop trying to get it right and start listening to what your creativity and your life actually need.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Magic Makers

    Thanks for listening to The UnBound Creative!


    If today’s episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or leave us a review, it helps more creatives discover the show.

    💌 Connect with us on Instagram:
    @valeriemckeehan & @thatmakguy (that’s Mak with a K!)


    Keep creating bravely. We’re so glad you’re here.
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    45 mins
  • Stop Saying This If You Want to Thrive

    Stop Saying This If You Want to Thrive
    Oct 3 2025

    You’ve probably said this phrase hundreds of times. You’ve definitely heard it. It’s woven into how we talk about work, success, and creativity... but what if it’s been quietly stealing your joy all along?

    In this episode, Mak and Valerie pull back the curtain on a cultural belief that keeps so many creatives stuck in struggle. They share why this mindset feels noble on the surface but actually creates shame, burnout, and self-doubt… and what to replace it with instead.

    If you’ve ever wondered why you feel guilty for doing what comes easily, or why joy feels “less valuable” than struggle, this conversation will feel like freedom.

    It’s time to delete this phrase from your vocabulary and reclaim the delight you were meant to create from.

    Thanks for listening to The UnBound Creative!


    If today’s episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or leave us a review, it helps more creatives discover the show.

    💌 Connect with us on Instagram:
    @valeriemckeehan & @thatmakguy (that’s Mak with a K!)


    Keep creating bravely. We’re so glad you’re here.
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    33 mins
  • The Lie You Likely Believe… That’s Costing You Everything

    The Lie You Likely Believe… That’s Costing You Everything
    May 19 2025

    You’ve likely believed this lie without even realizing it, and it’s keeping you stuck. In this episode, we’re exposing the narrative that’s been holding creatives back for generations and replacing it with something far more powerful.

    Thanks for listening to The UnBound Creative!


    If today’s episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or leave us a review, it helps more creatives discover the show.

    💌 Connect with us on Instagram:
    @valeriemckeehan & @thatmakguy (that’s Mak with a K!)


    Keep creating bravely. We’re so glad you’re here.
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    52 mins
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