111. How to Cultivate Your Creativity & Find Your Own Family ft. Cole Habersham, @cashmeretote

After discovering a love for writing his senior year of college, the exuberant @cashmeretote (Cole Habersham) has since used his skills to navigate familial estrangement, the highs and lows of dating, and finding joy in the mundane … all while balancing a full-time advertising career. He joins the Too Smart for This podcast to discuss cutting ties with family members, finding fashion inspiration, and so much more! It's an episode you won't want to miss.Show Notes1:32 Quick introduction to Cole!2:40 NY vs LA7:28 What works for others won’t always work for you11:50 Cole’s background14:51 Viewing your work as a source of empowerment15:56 Embracing uncertainty to jumpstart your creative endeavors16:31 How does one get published?17:54 Healing through creativity18:24 Knowing when to end relationships with unsupportive family members19:46 Discomfort precipitates growth20:13 Building your chosen family20:48 Importance of intention within budding/established friendships21:51 Everything gets better with time25:32 How to build your personal confidence26:10 Surrounding yourself with people who stimulate you26:35 Fake it till you make it30:40 Finding what works and/or what inspires the most confidence in you32:58 Your worst day only lasts 24 hours35:35 Journaling as a preventative self-care measure37:00 Let’s talk dating!Resources/Mentioned:Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin: https://tinyurl.com/2s366e9eKeep up with Cole!@cashmeretote on Tiktok@cashmeretote on Instagram@cashmeretote on Twittercashmeretote.comToo Collective WebsiteToo Collective Affirmation TextsFollow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=enFollow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Alexis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enSubscribe to Alexis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtAThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5806440/advertisementAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy