What if we would integrate creative expression into the learning environment? What life lessons might we learn when we begin to dialogue with our Inner Self from a young age? Listen in as guest, Kathy Magnusson shares her passion for engaging young people in creative discovery and supporting teachers and non-profits to go beyond traditional teaching methods to support kids to use their curiosity to explore new ideas. As a parent, have you ever considered yourself a Consultant to your child? Kathy has! Want to understand the difference between a facilitator and a traditional teacher? Kathy shares some of her strategies for engaging young people in leadership training through experiences. Listen in as Kathy describes herself as a Story Listener and how she uses this special skill to help people uncover their strengths. Do you have a favorite board game? There are life lessons in these, too! How 'bout Radical Downtime? Kathy shares her take on what's missing for lots of children, and adults. Wondering how to help your teen with challenging decisions? Listen all the way to the end as Kathy shares a story about her high school age daughter's European opportunity and the dream they created together. RESOURCES:

Wildewood Learning resource letter http://eepurl.com/cGctJ5 Wildewood Learning blog: https://wildewoodlearning.com/blog/ Girls Lead: https://www.peacemakerresources.org/girls-lead.html The Self-Driven Child: http://www.theselfdrivenchild.com/ GUEST PROFILE:

Kathy Magnusson, M. Ed. believes learning is an adventure. She has over 25 years working with youth in a variety of formal and informal settings. Kathy taught for 10 years as a science teacher and has a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota. As owner of Wildewood Learning Coaching and Consulting, Kathy supports educators and youth professionals in designing personalizing learning environments so each student can connect the dots from the classroom to the community and to a career. Through the process of personalized learning, she helps educators to develop self-awareness of their strengths and interests. Creating a ripple effect that changes the process of learning for all. Connect with Kathy via email at: kathy@wildewoodlearning.com or through her website at http://wildewoodlearning.com. HOST PROFILE: Nanette Saylor, Creativity Coach + Possibility Partner, Author, Speaker, Access BARS© Practitioner, Wise Well Women, Inc. An early adopter of Creativity Coaching, Nanette has distinguished herself as a thought-leader among curious creatives. She has curated a growing collection of free spirited allies who make fun featured guests adding their unique stories of nurturing their creativity and curiosity to the conversation. She delights in having connection conversations known as Virtual Coffee. Schedule with Nanette at http://chatwithnanette.com or http://wisewellwomen.com. Curious about something and wish we'd add it to the conversations? Questions? Send an email to nanette@wisewellwomen.com. Join other like-spirited creatives in the Conscious Creators Cafe on Facebook. For more, visit CreatePlayLive.com. Like what you hear? Please subscribe and share. Need help crafting a practice, process or ritual for your creative experience? Connect with Nanette here: http://chatwithnanette.com

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Amy McNamara, Artist and Designer, shares her practice of art-making as an observer and listener in a life filled with ever-expanding connections.

What happens when an artist takes on a 365 Day Drawing Challenge purely for the joy of it? Join Artist and Designer, Amy McNamara, as she invites us into her creative process. Wondering what it feels like to discover a new doodle? Listen in as Amy describes her experience. What if you don't consider yourself an artist? Don't worry -- listen in to hear why Amy always wants to be an amateur! Where does she go for inspiration? How can being disoriented be an exciting part of the creative process? How might conversation lead to a visual art experience? It's the walkabout, Amy shares, that has to happen before the drawing. Does she ever go back to "touch up" her drawings? You'll want to hear her describe her relationship with her drawings. What about the business of art? What's next for Amy? Be sure to listen all the way to the end to join the fun.

RESOURCES:

New Haven City-wide Open Studios (https://artspacenewhaven.org/cwos-home/)

Arts Warehouse (https://artswarehouse.org/)

Arts Garage (https://artsgarage.org/)

ArtServe (http://artserve.org)

MOSS - Mom's Open Studio Series (https://www.briahluckey.com/moss)

New Haven Creative Arts Workshop (http://creativeartsworkshop.org/)

Book: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (https://amzn.to/2HIVC6W)

CONNECT WITH AMY:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amoscatfish/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-mcnamara-55b51450/

Curious about something and wish we'd add it to the conversations? Questions? Send an email to nanette@wisewellwomen.com. Join other like-spirited creatives in the Conscious Creators Cafe on Facebook.

For more, visit CreatePlayLive.com. Like what you hear? Please subscribe and share. Need help crafting a practice, process or ritual for your creative experience? Connect with Nanette here: http://chatwithnanette.com

HOST PROFILE: Nanette Saylor, Creativity Coach + Possibility Partner, Author, Speaker, Access BARS© Practitioner, Wise Well Women, Inc. An early adopter of Creativity Coaching, Nanette has distinguished herself as a thought-leader among curious creatives. She has curated a growing collection of free spirited allies who make fun featured guests adding their unique stories of nurturing their creativity and curiosity to the conversation. She delights in having connection conversations known as Virtual Coffees. Schedule with Nanette at http://chatwithnanette.com or http://wisewellwomen.com

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RESOURCES: Flatbread's Rise: https://www.getflavor.com/flatbreads-rise/ What is Flatbread?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatbread The History of Pizza: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_pizza "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://amzn.to/2UUr70j EG Quotes: "Do whatever brings you to life, then. Follow your own fascinations, obsessions, and compulsions. Trust them. Create whatever causes a revolution in your heart."

"Be the weirdo who dares to enjoy."

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Curious about something and wish we'd add it to the conversations? Questions? Send an email to nanette@wisewellwomen.com. Join other like-spirited creatives in the Conscious Creators Cafe on Facebook. For more, visit CreatePlayLive.com. Like what you hear? Please subscribe and share. Need help crafting a practice, process or ritual for your creative experience? Connect with Nanette here: http://chatwithnanette.com

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