Chaotic Creatives

We all experience periods of low energy and motivation; but as Chaotic Creatives, our ideas and goals never stop calling to us. Rachael and Lauren talk about the necessity of giving ourselves grace when we’re feeling drained. They outline some actionable approaches that might help us advance towards our passions even when we aren’t feeling up to the task. This episode invites us to willfully take the path of inefficiency as an act of self care in a world burning with urgency and the pressures of productivity.

Episode Mentions

Rachael’s new book “Prioritize Play” is now available for pre-order! Grab your copy today.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out episode 21, “The ‘Bummed Hole’ Survival Kit,” episode 23, “Purpose, Process, and Embracing the Unexpected,” AND episode 30, “Staying Creatively Grounded While Grieving”

Learn more about Rachael’s community “The Juicebox”!

Check out Lauren’s Mural Mockups here!

We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at [email protected]. 

For a transcript of this episode, contact us at [email protected]

Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom
If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives
Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!
Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: [email protected]
Lauren’s links:
Website
Instagram
Online Classes
Rachael’s links:
Website
Instagram
The Juice Box
Creative Coaching

There are countless worries that come with self-promotion and marketing our offerings. Showing up consistently, sharing what we are working on, and selling can feel as if we are being annoying. BUT it’s necessary for our businesses and creative practices to thrive. Lauren and Rachael talk about overcoming apprehension when it comes to this challenging but critical aspect of being a creative entrepreneur. They also share the value of building “it” even when it’s not certain that “they will come.”

Episode Mentions

Rachael’s new book “Prioritize Play” is now available for pre-order! Grab your copy today.

See Lauren’s presentation slide here. 

If you enjoyed this episode, you might like Episode 17: Creating Offerings Without Crushing Your Spirit AND Episode 18: Making Sense of Making Money

Check out Lauren’s Mural Mockups here!

We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at [email protected]. 

For a transcript of this episode, contact us at [email protected]

Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom
If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives
Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!
Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: [email protected]
Lauren’s links:
Website
Instagram
Online Classes
Rachael’s links:
Website
Instagram
The Juice Box
Creative Coaching

So many of us give the lion’s share of our capacity to our employers and have very little left for our creative passions. With only so much time, energy, and resources to do what we want in life how can we do more of what fills us up? In this episode, Lauren and Rachael talk about creative ways of reallocating our efforts towards what matters most to us. They discuss when it feels okay to half-ass, when to give it your all, and the importance of being intentional with your personal investments.

Episode Mentions:

Rachael’s new book “Prioritize Play” is now available for pre-order! Grab your copy today!

Shout out to Kyle Scheele!

See selections from Lauren’s Daily Dishonesty series.

Make Your Art No Matter What by Beth Pickens.

Check out Lauren’s Mural Mockups here.

 

For a transcript of this episode, contact us at [email protected]

Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom
If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives
Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!
Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: [email protected]
Lauren’s links:
Website
Instagram
Online Classes
Rachael’s links:
Website
Instagram
The Juice Box
Creative Coaching

After a long period away, Rachael found herself packing it all in when she returned to Detroit. Lauren was there to bear witness and support Rachael through the overwhelm, which inspired today’s discussion. They debrief on Rachael’s chaotic week, and talk ways to do all of what you truly want, while incorporating guardrails to prevent spiraling into burnout.
Episode Mentions
The Wedding People: A Novel by Alison Espach
Watch a recap of our Marshalls Workshop in Detroit!
Check out Rachael’s Online Community, The Juice Box here!
We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at [email protected]. 
For a transcript of this episode, contact us at [email protected]

Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom
If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives
Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!
Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: [email protected]
Lauren’s links:
Website
Instagram
Online Classes
Rachael’s links:
Website
Instagram
The Juice Box
Creative Coaching

Lauren and Rachael discuss the tools and rules they use to navigate running their creative businesses online. They talk about the line between convenience and spoon feeding, pitching clients, and accepting the pros and cons that come with going your own way.
Episode Mentions
Check out Rachael’s Online Community, The Juice Box here!
Please explore “River Scars,” the work of Robert Hodgin who presented at OFFF MX 2025
If you liked this episode, check out Episode 12 “The Spark: How Advice for Dating is Advice for Creating”
We are now booking workshops and speaking engagements as a duo! To bring us to your conference or organization, reach out to us at [email protected]. 
For a transcript of this episode, contact us at [email protected]

Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet Hom
If you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreatives
Follow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you’re working on while listening!
Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: [email protected]
Lauren’s links:
Website
Instagram
Online Classes
Rachael’s links:
Website
Instagram
The Juice Box
Creative Coaching