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Creativity Coach Leya Van Doren joins me for a magical conversation about her own evolution and blending of both the creative and spiritual realms. Throughout our conversation Leya discusses her passion for helping other creatives see their worth and take action to making their own dreams come true. We go on to discuss Leya’s love for the ocean, various creative practices she implements, and her connection to the mermaids.
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“ The true artist is being that channel for source, allowing their intuition to guide them. ”
Today we are joined by Leya Van Doren for a beautiful conversation about the evolution of her inner artist and spiritual journey, and the ways the two intermingled within one another to bring Leya where she stands today as a creativity coach and full-time creative. Leya is truly living in purpose as she brings her passion for helping creative see their worth to light on a daily basis. Leya discusses her various creative practices and ways to unblock any parameters limiting one’s own creativity.
In Leya's passion for the arts she melds creativity and spirituality together believing that they are two paths to the same mountain. Our conversation expands to discussing Leya’s connection to our oceans, the creatures of the sea, and the majestic mermaids. In chatting through the beauty of keeping one’s heart open and the art of surrendering, the theme of the connectedness of cycles continues to carry throughout the conversation.
What else we talk about:
Creative practices we talk about:
Resources:
Loving Your Own Soul is edited and managed by Sixteen Creative
In Leya's passion for the arts she melds creativity and spirituality together believing that they are two paths to the same mountain. Our conversation expands to discussing Leya’s connection to our oceans, the creatures of the sea, and the majestic mermaids. In chatting through the beauty of keeping one’s heart open and the art of surrendering, the theme of the connectedness of cycles continues to carry throughout the conversation.
What else we talk about:
- Helping others move through their creative blocks
- The power of creative community and gathering in circles
- Releasing limiting beliefs and not allowing money to block one’s creativity
- Making a commitment to your inner artist
- Solo travel and honoring the intuition
- Inspiration gleaned from Jordan Younger’s brave sharing of her own life experiences
- Running into one of your idols on the other side of the world
- The ripple effect of positive impact
- Allowing oneself to flow and follow the path of curiosity
- Viewing one’s own creativity as a gift or service to others
- Symbolism of the ocean and naturalness of life
Creative practices we talk about:
- Morning Pages
- Artist’s Date
- Art Journaling
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Journaling
- Eye Gazing
- Floating in the Ocean (water)
Resources:
- Connect with Leya Van Doren on Instagram @the_modernmermaid
- Connect with Leya further or join her Creativity Circles: the-modernmermaid.com
- Check out Leya’s new podcast: The Creative Soul Podcast
- Podcast Reference: Soul on Fire by Jordan Younger, The Balanced Blonde
- Book Reference: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
- Book Reference: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
- Book Reference: Wild Power by Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer and Alexandra Pope
- Book Reference: Journey of Souls by Michael Newton
- Book Reference: Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss, M.D.
- Learn more about Britt’s coaching services and upcoming programs at ambuwellness.com
- Learn more and attend our next Modern Wellness Community Morning: ambuwellness.com ft. Kerry McGinn of Live Good, Feel Good.
- Connect with me at lovingyourownsoul@gmail.com or on Instagram @lovingyourownsoul
Loving Your Own Soul is edited and managed by Sixteen Creative
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