âExpectations are the enemy to the creative process. Sometimes you have to let go of the known to see the unknown.â
Today Iâm speaking with James McCrae, an author, poet, and meme artist based in Austin, Texas. He is the founder of đť Sunflower Club, a global school and community dedicated to conscious creativity.
As a creative strategist, he has worked with ... Show More
Feb 2024
363: đ Taking a Quiet Sabbatical and Pausing the Podcasts â For Now . . .
As I round the corner into this ninth year of podcasting and after over 700 episodes, today Iâm announcing a pause for both shows. Listen in to hear what factors helped me reach this decision across time, money, energy, depressing industry articles, the pace of both showsâ growth ... Show More
20m 55s
Feb 2024
361: On Decision Engineering and Evaluating Quality instead of Outcomes with Michelle Florendo
Good decision-making is not about omniscience or clairvoyanceâit's more about resilience, according to todayâs guest, decision engineer Michelle Florendo. âDecision-making is harder than ever before, and it's not your fault,â Michelle says. âPeople feel like they âshould just kno ... Show More
34m 23s
Feb 2024
360: đŚÂ Unpacking a Big Business Decision and Dissolving Related Doubts with Adrian Klaphaak
What happens when you make a big decision but still have lingering doubt, fear, and even despair? How do you know when a âdownloadâ from the universe is worth following, and what does test-driving a decision look like? What happens on the other side or when a pivot is taking far ... Show More
40m 25s
Jun 2023
235: Healing, Exploring your Shadow and Purpose through Creativity
Creativity and creating is not only âfor the talentedâ as society and our upbringing might have led us to believe. Creativity is a language in itself, a means for expression, exploration, meditation, and healing. Join Aileen as she and James discuss his journey to discover his ow ... Show More
59m 43s
Feb 2022
Words are Vibrations, James McCrae, on The Intuitive Art of Poetry, Memes, + the Yin & Yang of Creating
For the creative + curious souls who feel drawn to all forms of art, writing, and well... creation. In this episode, I chat with James McCrae, the creator of @wordsarevibrations, for the second time! We explore memes, poetry, rituals, releasing creative blocks, technology optimis ... Show More
1h 18m
Apr 2025
LACKING CREATIVITY AND INSPIRATION - how to get inspired and enjoy the creative process
Whether you're a podcaster, content creator, artist, or just someone feeling stuck, this episode's for you. I'm diving into the mindset traps that keep us from authentically creating and being inspired. Today's episode I talk about- The need to constantly be creating - Being too ... Show More
34m 8s
Jul 2025
Stuck in a Creative BLOCK? THIS 3-Minute Practice Will Unlock Your Creativity (This Quick Daily Act Will Help You Feel Inspired Again!) With Amie McNee
Today, Jay sits down with author, artist, and creative mentor Amie McNee for a heartfelt conversation about reconnecting with the artist inside all of us. Known for her honest take on creativity and self-expression, Amie opens up about her journey, from battling self-doubt and sh ... Show More
1h 16m
Sep 2018
James McCrae: Sh#t Your Ego Says, Embracing Your Weirdness, + How Your Failures Lead to Great Transformation
Dear ego, the sh#t you say somedays, most days, can stop. Shall stop. Dear tribe, soul excited for you to hear the many truths and stories of James McCrae. A walking inspiration who turned his life around after Hurricane Sandy left him feeling hopeless and homeless - which led hi ... Show More
1h 30m
Aug 2023
#267 James McCrae - Out Of The Ego And Into The Ocean
James McCrae is an author, poet, creative mentor, and podcaster. In this episode, we learn how staring into the ocean helped James go from having an existential breakdown to becoming a thriving conscious creator.Sponsor: HELLO FRESHGo to HelloFresh.com/hitme50 and use code hitme5 ... Show More
56m 43s
Jul 2023
487. "But, I'm A Creative"
Are you a creator who's constantly innovating and producing? We totally understand, and guess what? We're the same way! Today, we're diving into a topic that resonates with many of our listeners â being a creative entrepreneur.We often encounter the belief that constant creation ... Show More
24m 39s