Ever felt like you need a permission slip to create? You’ll hear us explore how saying “you have permission” can unlock your artistic side, from doodling on a sticky note to stitching a quilt, and even how a simple mug design can remind you of that freedom. Along the way you’ll discover easy ways to give yourself that creative green light without the pressure of perfection. So come on in, settle down, and let us welcome you into a space where your imagination is already authorized.

• The difference between “Can I?” and “May I?” and how the language of permission can shape the way we approach creativity.
• Giving yourself permission to make what you want to make, even when outside expectations, perfectionism, or self-doubt get in the way.
• Why starting with small, low-stakes creative experiments can help break through the fear of getting it wrong.
• The balance between learning creative skills and knowing when to let go of the rules and trust your own instincts.
• How doodling, free writing, journaling, and other simple acts of making can become a way to reclaim your creative freedom.

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Nicole Fende is a published author and board game designer. Monette Satterfield is an artist working outside the velvet rope. Together they host Holding Creative Space, a podcast from Creatopia, an imprint of Tesseray Publishing.

Keep creating. We are holding the space.

Imagine stepping into a room and feeling that the vibe you bring is the key to connection, even if you’ve never listened before. You’ll hear a story about confronting imposter moments with honest curiosity and a positive attitude, and how that shift turned a professional gathering into a success. You’ll also explore why renaming your creative nook can reshape your mindset and discover a curated list of soundscapes—from rhythmic drumming to airy ambient tones—that can accompany your own making. Come in, settle down, and let this friendly chat wrap around you like a warm blanket on a chilly day.

• The real-world follow-up to the conversation about imposter syndrome, including Nicole’s experience applying the advice at professional events.
• The role of attitude, energy, and body language in shaping how we connect with others and approach creative opportunities.
• The power of names and how changing what we call a space can shift the way we think about and experience our creative practice.
• Different soundscapes and music to create to, from nature sounds and drumming to ambient sounds and electronic music, and finding what works for you.

• Soundscape PDF from Monette
• Favorite Cat TV Bird Videos from YT; Squirrels & Birds, Birds in a Birdbath, Woodland Feeder
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• Visit our Etsy Store
• Receive a joyful nudge to create delivered right to your inbox. Claim your 30 days of creative prompts!

Nicole Fende is a published author and board game designer. Monette Satterfield is an artist working outside the velvet rope. Together they host Holding Creative Space, a podcast from Creatopia, an imprint of Tesseray Publishing.

Keep creating. We are holding the space.

If you’ve ever wondered why the most visible part of creating feels like the whole story, you’re in the right place. You’ll explore how implementation isn’t just building but also includes a gentle evaluation stage that helps you decide whether to keep moving forward or circle back to earlier insights. You’ll hear how deciding when a project is truly finished can be as personal as choosing to let go, and how a new creative cycle can begin the moment you wrap one up. Come on in, settle into the conversation, and feel the warm invitation to keep shaping your own creative path

• How the implementation phase turns creative ideas into something real, and why it’s more than simply “doing the work.”
• Why rewriting, editing, and refining your first draft are all natural parts of the creative process.
• How publishing, selling, marketing, and sharing your work can become new creative processes of their own.
• How to navigate outside opinions and expectations while staying connected to your own creative instincts.

• Creative Process PDF Download
• Visit our Etsy Store
• Receive a joyful nudge to create delivered right to your inbox. Claim your 30 days of creative prompts!

Nicole Fende is a published author and board game designer. Monette Satterfield is an artist working outside the velvet rope. Together they host Holding Creative Space, a podcast from Creatopia, an imprint of Tesseray Publishing.

Keep creating. We are holding the space.