Awakening Creativity at the Altar: Our Unique Wedding Day
GET TWO FREE CHAPTERS OF AWAKENING CREATIVITY NOW!Listen as Carrie and her new husband, Teddy, share the story of their deeply personal, joy-soaked wedding.They unpack what it looked like to trade performance and perfection for presence and play, and how inviting guests to participate (not just observe) transformed the day into a living work of art.Along the way, Carrie also shares exciting news about her forthcoming book, Awakening Creativity: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Artist—including how to download two free chapters and join her live Vade Mecum (Go-With-Me) journal class on Thursday, September 25.TOPICS COVERED:Why we led (and officiated) our own circle-style ceremonyMaking guests co-creators: bells, blessings, six-word love poems, and a vaudeville showHonoring ancestors and inviting the unseen beloveds into the spaceHandfasting with color-coded ribbons and family blessingsRoses, tassels, bells, and other personal symbols woven through the dayChoosing a dress code as an energetic invitation—“reckless joy” in full colorDesigning for reverence and play (and why we skipped alcohol)Planning with intention using The Art of Gathering (Priya Parker)Lessons learned, “wish-we’d-done” moments, and advice for crafting your own ritualsLINKSGet your two free chapters of Awakening Creativity HERE.Preorder the book and register for the Sept 25 Vade Mecum class HERESee our wedding photos HERE.Get our Top 5 Tips for a Meaningful Ceremony HERE.RESOURCES MENTIONEDBook: The Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerCLOSING REFLECTION“If you could reimagine a ritual—free from performance and expectation, full of creativity, love, and play—what would it look like?
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The Unexpected Nest: Why I Suddenly Disappeared
GET TWO FREE CHAPTERS OF MY BOOK RIGHT NOW!I return after an unexpected season of stillness—a time I’ve come to call my cocoon and my nest. I share the story of how burnout, illness, and years of pushing finally brought me to a full-body pause—and what I’ve learned about the sacredness of rest, the quiet power of tending to ourselves, and the beauty that can emerge when we finally stop.Special Gifts for You2 Free Chapters of My New Book: Awakening Creativity: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Artist – Begin your own journey to reconnect with your creative spirit. GET THEM HERE: https://hierophantpublishing.com/awakening-creativityA Tour of My Magical Nest HERE. See the whimsical sanctuary I built on my deck to nurture my inner child.Resources & Links Mentioned in This EpisodeMy Octopus Teacher (documentary recommendation)Rob and Melissa’s album The Story of Sita and Ram – an offering of devotion and beautyLeave me a voice message HERE to share your thoughts and experiences with rest—I might share yours in a future episode!Closing BlessingMay this episode be a permission slip—a reminder that your creative spirit is not an engine to be pushed, but a beloved being to be tended. May you find rest, may you be held, and may your creativity rise again, softer and wilder than before.
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Go Full Monkey: The Bhakti Path of Love
What if your Creativity isn’t something you do—but something you hear?carrieschmittdesign.com In this soulful, laughter-filled episode, Carrie sits down with musician and Bhakti yoga practitioner Rob Lunsgaard to explore Creativity as a devotional path. They talk about chanting, making the ordinary sacred through intention and attention, mystical moments in India, and how to “go full monkey”—a playful approach to Creativity, life, and spirituality.✨ You’ll hear about:Shruti: hearing your art, not owning itMantra and music as tools for healingHanuman’s forgotten superpowers (and yours!)Everyday rituals that make space for graceWhether you're an artist, seeker, or soul in search of connection, this episode is a reminder that you are already whole—and your creative temple is waiting.FOR REFLECTIONS, PROMPTS, TAKEAWAYS, AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, VISIT CARRIE'S WEBSITE HERE.CONNECT WITH ROB AND MELISSAWebsite: robandmelisssa.comInstagram: @robnmelissaCONNECT WITH CARRIE SCHMITTWebsite: carrieschmittdesign.comInstagram: @carrieschmittFacebook: Carrie Schmitt Art and DesignDONATE to help cover production costs HERE.If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a review or sharing with a friend. Your support helps this community of soulful creatives grow.
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Guided Visualization: Temple of Devotion
GET TWO FREE CHAPTERS OF MY BOOK HEREIn this bonus episode, step into a sanctuary where the divine feminine lives and breathes through every scent, sound, and shimmer of light. This guided visualization is inspired by Carrie's conversation with singer Melissa Lundsgaard from the kirtan band Rob and Melissa.Inspired by the goddess Lakshmi and the presence of saints and wise women, this space offers rest for your soul and nourishment for your spirit.This is more than a visualization—it’s a remembrance. A return to the sacred temple within you. A place of devotion, beauty, belonging, and truth.If you’ve been longing to reconnect with the divine, to feel held and seen, or to awaken the sacred rhythm within your own heart—this is your invitation.Welcome home.MAKE SURE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE THAT INSPIRED THIS GUIDED JOURNEY HERE: Episode 11 Surrender and Be Held On Your Creative Path. GET TWO FREE CHAPTERS OF MY NEW BOOK HERE!Connect with Carrie Schmitt:Instagram: @carrieschmittJoin Carrie’s online art class + community HERE.Subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode.Connect with Melissa Lundsgaard:Website: robandmelissa.comInstagram: @robnmelissa
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Surrender and Be Held On Your Creative Path
carrieschmittdesign.com Step into Melissa Lundsgaard's sacred temple room for a soulful conversation on devotion, voice, and the power of Bhakti yoga. From corporate life to kirtan singer, Melissa shares her journey of finding creative freedom through surrender, daily practice, and divine feminine energy.This conversation is a love letter to the divine feminine, creative courage, and the wild unfolding of a soul-aligned life.In this episode, we explore:Melissa’s daily devotional practiceWho Lakshmi is and why she’s central to Melissa’s lifeThe healing vibration and purpose of KirtanMelissa’s unexpected journey into becoming a Kirtan singerStories of miracles, saints, and divine feminine figuresThe importance of discipline as devotionWhat a guru really is, and the misconception of spiritual hierarchyFinding your voice and creative freedom through surrenderFaith in the unfolding path—even when it's uncomfortableThe power of singing and praying to the Divine Feminine in communityFOR REFLECTION QUESTIONS AND TAKEAWAYS CLICK HERE.MY NEW BOOK ABOUT CREATIVITY IS AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER!AMAZONBOOKSHOP.ORGBARNES AND NOBLECONNECT WITH ROB AND MELISSAWebsite: robandmelisssa.comInstagram: @robnmelissaCONNECT WITH CARRIE SCHMITTWebsite: carrieschmittdesign.comInstagram: @carrieschmittFacebook: Carrie Schmitt Art and DesignDONATE to help cover production costs HERE.If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a review or sharing with a friend. Your support helps this community of soulful creatives grow.
Journey into the sacred sanctuaries of artists, visionaries, and makers—those who have devoted their lives to artistic expression.
Each week, we visit the inner world of a creator, exploring the space where their art, spirit, and Creativity intertwine.
We’ll hear the echoes of their rituals, the whispers of their inspirations, and the heartbeat of their creative practice. Through intimate conversations, we uncover the deeper layers of the creative process—exploring moments of divine inspiration, obstacles transformed into wisdom, and the blessings that art bestows upon our lives.
After each episode, enjoy a guided visualization inspired by the conversation—an invitation for you to journey inward and connect more deeply with your own Creativity.
Because Creativity isn’t just something we do—it’s who we we are. We are all a sacred home for Creativity.
ABOUT CARRIE
Carrie Schmitt is a full-time artist and author who teaches a loving approach to Creativity. Learn more at https:///www.carrieschmittdesign.com
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