Episode 1: Start Here

Welcome to the first episode of the Chasing Creative podcast! In this short intro episode we’re giving you the rundown on what Chasing Creative is all about. We’re sharing where we’re at in our own lives, including our constant struggle against creative burnout. We chat about not having enough energy for creative projects at the end of the day, the ways we (kind of) prioritize our creativity, why we have a love/hate relationship with Twitter, and what you can expect from the Chasing Creative podcast going forward.
Here’s where to find Ashley:
Website: www.BrooksEditorial.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/brookseditorial
Instagram: http://instagram.com/brookseditorial
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/brookseditorial
Here’s where to find Abbigail:
Website: www.InkwellsandImages.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbigailekriebs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbigailekriebs/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkwellsandimages/
Mini Book Club
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne Valente
Quotes from the Episode

“You can spend your time creating things, or you can spend your time
marketing things.” -- Abbigail
“I had this realization that all the podcasts I listen to have all
these famous people they interview. And they have really great
insights to share, but they don’t have action steps that someone like
me---a regular person with a toddler---can take right now.” --- Ashley
“It’s a difficult balance between ‘We make money and we’re surviving’
and ‘But we also want to be creative.’” --- Ashley
“Nobody in school told us how to get up every day and continue to be
creative.” --- Abbigail
“Our society tells us that creativity is a nonessential. It’s a hobby
you squeeze in when you have time or at the end of the day or maybe
when you’re retired. The message of Essentialism tells creatives that
if creativity is something that’s important to you, you need to make
it an essential thing in your life. Make it a priority.” --- Ashley
“We’re following through on an idea. This is good for us!” --- Ashley