Jen Cushman is a natural storyteller drawn to the imperfect, the quirky, the artsy, and the authentic. She’s spent 25 years as a mixed-media artist and instructor, authored two jewelry-making books, appeared on numerous DIY television shows as a guest artist, and has been published in national magazines. Currently, she is a contributing artist on the MadeTV maker network.
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To learn about Jen’s retreats in the South of France visit: soulstirringretreats.com
Each Monday, at 11:11 am Arizona time, Jen hosts her Magic Mondays livestreams, where she teaches about personal growth, wellness, energy medicine or spirituality.
She also does mini readings for a handful of her live viewers using her own Joy FULL Oracle Card Deck for Creatives, Healers and Feelers.
In This Episode of Heart & Hands of a Maker
Jen discusses the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. She emphasizes the need to prioritize oneself and overcome cultural conditioning that often places women’s needs at the bottom. Jen also encourages embracing failure as a learning opportunity and reframing mistakes as feedback. She highlights the freedom of art and the power of embracing imperfection. Additionally, she challenges the notion that artists are not essential and asserts that art brings beauty and meaning to the world. Jen concludes by emphasizing the importance of supporting and empowering each other on our creative journeys.
Key Takeaways
Embrace authenticity and be true to yourself in your creative journey.
Art and spirit are interconnected and combining them can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself.
Business evolution often involves finding a balance between teaching and creating.
The pandemic has led to a pivot in business strategies, such as Soul Stir Magic, and a greater appreciation for in-person connections.
Digital learning has become more accepted and provides opportunities for both convenience and connection.
Taking care of oneself is essential, and it can be achieved by starting with small, manageable steps.
Authenticity is valued and appreciated, and it is important to embrace and share your unique gifts with the world.
Embrace failure as a learning opportunity and view mistakes as feedback.
Challenge cultural conditioning that undermines the essentiality of artists and recognize the value they bring to the world.
Support and empower each other on our creative journeys.
Chapters
(times are estimates)
00:00
Introduction and Creative Journey
13:43
Art Plus Spirit
19:10
Business Evolution and Teaching
26:01
Creating an Oracle Card Deck
29:44
Pandemic Pivot and Soul Stir Magic
33:29
Balancing In-Person and Digital Learning
40:00
The Importance of Authenticity
41:15
Resetting and Taking Care of Yourself
45:36
The Importance of Self-Care and Setting Boundaries
47:26
Embracing Failure and Learning from Mistakes
50:12
The Freedom of Art and Embracing Imperfection
52:30
Challenging Cultural Conditioning and Recognizing the Essentiality of Artists
56:17
Supporting and Empowering Each Other
57:51
Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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