As creatives it's so easy to think that if we're good at what we do that we'll be discovered. But nothing is further from the truth. In this episode I'm going to break down why creatives wait and give you three ways you can stop waiting and start showing up. Plus hear my answer to one of the most common questions I get asked.

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Creative success isn’t built on confidence—it’s built on self-trust. In this episode, Leslie breaks down what creative self-trust really is, how it gets eroded, and simple ways to start rebuilding it through small, consistent habits that compound over time.

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#213: The Quiet Creative Habits That Change Everything

#211: How to Make Creative Decisions Without Second-Guessing Yourself

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Despite what most young artists think—creativity doesn't come in lightning bolts of inspiration. It comes with consistent habits overtime that reveal the inspiration because you've been engaged with the work. Today i give you 3 quiet habits that happen in the background that truly have the ability to change everything.

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#212: Momentum vs. Hustle—How to Recommit to Your Goals and Not Be a Quitter

#211: How to Make Creative Decisions Without Second-Guessing Yourself

#210: Values: The Foundation for a Successful Creative Life

Did you know that 43% of people who set New Year's Resolutions quit before the end of January? That's crazy. But there are a ton of reasons why that happens—the biggest one being the intensity that we go after our goals in the first two weeks and we burn ourselves out. In this episode I break down how to recommit to your goals and go for progress, not perfection.

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#210: Values: The Foundation for a Successful Creative Life

#211: How to Make Creative Decisions Without Second-Guessing Yourself

#208: The Most Important Trends You Can't Ignore in 2026

As a creative, I can guarantee that you've experienced the confusion of second-guessing yourself. In this episode I'll share several tips on how to make confident creative decisions. Together we'll explore values-based decision making, self-trust, and practical tools to help you move forward with clarity and momentum.

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Very few people ever take the time to actually ask themselves what they value in life. But having a core set of values that are the guardrails of your life can only lead to success, clarity and unshakeable strength. In this week's episode, we'll look at what a value actually is, what it's not, and how you can uncover yours.

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There's something that happens after the holidays. It's called stress! You just had some downtime from the grind, and now you're right back at it with little or no warm-up. But by making one clean decision today, you'll be able to create some clarity that will help you this week, this month and maybe even the entire year. Tune in!

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#203: The Expectation Trap: How to Stop Setting Yourself Up for Failure, Frustration and Stress.

#208: The Most Important Trends You Can't Ignore in 2026

I'm going to be honest—I would not call myself a trendsetter. In fact, when it comes to creativity many times if you create what's trending now, by the time you finish it, the trend might actually be gone. But 2026 has some exciting things coming down the pike that you do want to miss. Today I share the top 5 trends you better jump on or be left behind.

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