The Complete Creative

AI is everywhere right now—and creatives are navigating a new landscape of tools, possibilities, and questions about authenticity.
In this episode, I’m sharing my honest perspective about how I use AI in my creative business, where I draw the line, and why transparency matters more than ever.
After reading an article that felt completely AI-generated, something inside me said nope. That experience sparked a deeper reflection about what we’re actually creating, what we’re outsourcing, and why the human part of creativity is still the whole point.
So today I’m pulling back the curtain. I’ll walk you through exactly how I use AI behind the scenes in my business, how it supports my creative process, and the places where I intentionally refuse to let it replace my voice, intuition, or lived experience.
Because AI can be an incredible assistant—but it should never replace the humanity that makes your work meaningful.
If you're a creator navigating this new world of tools and technology, this conversation will help you find clarity about how to use AI intentionally while staying fully yourself.
In this episode, I talk about:
• The moment that gave me the full “AI ick” and why it sparked this episode
• Why transparency with AI builds trust with your audience
• The difference between using AI as a tool vs. letting it replace your voice
• How I actually use AI in my podcasts, writing, and business workflow
• Where I intentionally refuse to use AI in my creative process
• Why your personal experiences, imperfections, and opinions are the real value of your work
• How AI can support sustainability in a one-person creative business
AI is here to stay—but your humanity is still the most powerful thing you bring to your work.
Connect With Me
If you’d like to continue this conversation:
Join me on Substack where I share more writing and ideas around creativity and business:
https://thecompletecreative.substack.com
You can also connect with me on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/creativemindscoach
Work With Me
If you're ready for deeper clarity in your creative life or business, you can start with a Clarity Call, the first step inside my Creative Compass framework, where we begin shaping your personal vision and direction.
You can also explore my Energy Alignment Intensive, where I combine coaching with a custom AI tool to help you evaluate how you're spending your energy and realign your creative work with what actually matters most.
Learn more here:
https://creativemindscoach.com/energy-alignment-intensive/ 

Welcome to my very first Substack Live — an experiment in real time, growth edges and all. Connect with me in Substack!
 
In this episode, I’m challenging the entire concept of imposter syndrome. Not with hype. Not with “just believe in yourself.” But with a grounded reframe that shifts how you understand what’s actually happening when self-doubt shows up.
 
Because what if imposter syndrome isn’t something you “have”?
 
What if it’s just a moment — a pattern — a signal — that you haven’t learned how to interpret yet?
 
Inside this Substack Live, I walk you through the four experiences that often get mislabeled as imposter syndrome — and how understanding them changes everything.
 
In this episode, I cover:
Why imposter syndrome is not an illness or identity
The 1970s origin story and how the term evolved
The difference between a pattern and a personal flaw
The 4 “imposter moments” you might actually be experiencing:
Self-protection mode
External reference mode
Expansion friction
Alignment signals
Why high achievers don’t “get the worst imposter syndrome”
How reframing this shifts your creative momentum
You’re not broken. You’re expanding.
If this resonates, I’m hosting a free workshop on Feb 12 called The Imposter Syndrome Fix, where we’ll work through this in real time.
 
And in March, I’m leading a 4-week small group experience, Imposter Syndrome Rehab — where we go deeper and shift the pattern at the root.
 
How to work with me:
Energy Alignment Intensive - 30 days to reclaim creative energy
Private Coaching - a custom coaching experience for the success you want in life & business without sacrificing what matters most.
Get my next issue of The Creative Juice: Fresh-pressed inspiration delivered via email for creatives who do life and business differently.

Curious what a coaching session actually feels like?
 
In this live group session, you’ll hear Laura Fox-Wallis and Mel Lau bring real questions and get coached through them in real time.
Laura is a painter and expressive arts facilitator who helps people reconnect with their creative voice through silk painting. She teaches both online and in person.
Mel is a designer and creative strategist behind Small Nod Design, where she builds intentional brand and web identities for mission-driven businesses.
 
Both showed up with thoughtful questions — not about what to do next, but how to trust themselves in the doing.
 
We talked through:
Why fear and fog show up even when you’re on the right path
How to notice what’s actually working (instead of dismissing it)
What to do when you feel unclear or unsure about your next move
How coaching allows for your own clarity to surface
 
If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing enough — or felt like you’re in it alone — this one might offer something useful.
 
How to work with me:
Energy Alignment Intensive - 30 days to reclaim creative energy
Private Coaching - a custom coaching experience for the success you want in life & business without sacrificing what matters most.
Get my next issue of The Creative Juice: Fresh-pressed inspiration delivered via email for creatives who do life and business differently.

If you’re craving direction but not more pressure, this audio workshop is for you.
 
This episode is the audio version of Your North Star Year — a guided workshop to help you choose one clear, intentional word to anchor your year. It’s not about finding the “right” word. It’s about choosing one that feels real, useful, and aligned with where you are in life.
 
Whether you’re craving more ease, confidence, strength, or clarity, this gentle process walks you through reflection prompts and simple questions to help your word rise to the surface.
 
Inside this episode you be guided through:
A short and honest review of last year (without overthinking)
Clear, creative prompts to guide your vision for the year ahead
Support in choosing a word that helps you focus, set boundaries, and shift your energy
Tips on how to use your word daily — with zero pressure or perfectionism
 
Grab your notebook and tune in — or download the free companion PDF to follow along.
 
How to work with me:
Focus & Flow - 30 days to reclaim creative energy
Private Coaching - a custom coaching experience for the success you want in life & business without sacrificing what matters most.
Get my next issue of The Creative Juice: Fresh-pressed inspiration delivered via email for creatives who do life and business differently

Decision fatigue is real—and for creatives, it can silently drain your energy, stall your projects, and keep you stuck in cycles of overthinking and avoidance.
 
In this episode, I share how to recognize the signs of decision fatigue and decision switching, plus how they might be zapping your creative flow without you realizing it. I walk you through grounded, practical ways to regain clarity, protect your mental energy, and make aligned choices that move you forward.
 
You’ll learn how to spot energy leaks, close open mental tabs, and access a clearer, more confident decision-making process—without rushing or outsourcing your power.
 
Inside this episode:
The science behind why your brain gets tired from too many choices
How to shift from decision switching to discernment
The energetic cost of “open tabs” in your creative life
What it looks like to trust yourself more deeply when choosing
A process for reclaiming clarity without relying on external validation
 
Ready to stop spinning and start deciding with confidence?
Let’s talk. Book a 1:1 clarity call with me HERE.
 
How to work with me:
Focus & Flow - 30 days to reclaim creative energy
Private Coaching - a custom coaching experience for the success you want in life & business without sacrificing what matters most.
Get my next issue of The Creative Juice: Fresh-pressed inspiration delivered via email for creatives who do life and business differently

If you’re physically present with your people but mentally somewhere else, this episode is an invitation to slow down and come back.
We’re talking about what it really takes to be fully present in busy seasons — without guilt, perfection, or abandoning the work you love.
This episode is for creative professionals who want their success to feel as good in their relationships as it does on paper.
 
When life and business both feel full, it’s easy to move from moment to moment without truly being in any of them. Over time, that quiet disconnection can show up as regret, creative fatigue, and the sense that you’re always rushing past your own life.
 
In this episode, I share the work I’ve been doing to create real connection — during long stretches that matter, like family time and holidays, and in the small moments that often get overlooked. We explore why presence is so hard when your brain is holding open tabs, how your nervous system responds to constant mental switching, and why presence isn’t just good for relationships — it’s essential for creative flow.
 
In this episode, we explore:
Why it’s hard to “turn off” when you love what you do
The nervous system impact of open mental loops and constant distraction
What presence feels like — and how to recognize it in your body
How small, intentional moments create deeper long-term connection
Why being fully present in life actually supports focus and productivity in business
 
If you’ve been feeling pulled in a thousand directions or like you’re only half-there in moments that matter, this episode offers a way to live and create with more ease, intention, and completeness.
 
Want to go deeper?
This is the kind of work I do with clients who want a full life — where relationships, creativity, work, and well-being all feel supported instead of competing.
How to work with me:
Focus & Flow - 30 days to reclaim creative energy
Private Coaching - a custom coaching experience with Brie for the success you want in life & business without sacrificing what matters most.
Get my next issue of The Creative Juice: Fresh-pressed inspiration delivered via email for creatives who do life and Business differently

What if the reason you’re not moving forward isn’t a lack of motivation — but a lack of clarity?
 
In this episode, I’m sharing why clarity is the foundation of creative momentum — and what happens when your vision is fuzzy, fragmented, or borrowed from someone else. We’ll explore how busywork, burnout, and decision fatigue all trace back to one root cause: not knowing what you actually want to create.
 
You’ll learn how to identify the signs of unclear vision, how to stop outsourcing decisions, and how to finally create something that feels like yours. Plus, I’ll walk you through my favorite process to help you ditch the “shoulds,” find your North Star, and reconnect with the creative direction that lights you up.
 
In this episode:
Why motivation doesn’t come first — clarity does
Signs you’re acting without a clear creative vision
The link between overthinking, burnout, and confusion
A simple prompt to reconnect with what you really want
What to do when your ideas feel scattered or slow
 
If you’ve been spinning your wheels or second-guessing your next step, this episode will help you clear the fog and move forward with momentum.
 
Want to go deeper? This is where I start with my one-on-one clients — walking you through my full Creative Compass framework to bring clarity and alignment to every part of your life and creative work.
How to work with me:
Focus & Flow - 30 days to reclaim creative energy
Private Coaching - a custom coaching experience with Brie for the success you want in life & business without sacrificing what matters most.
Get my next issue of The Creative Juice: Fresh-pressed inspiration delivered via email for creatives who do life and Business differently

If your days are full but you still feel off — this one’s for you.
 
In this episode, I’m sharing something I’ve been sitting with a lot lately: what it really costs us when we’re constantly hustling through our creative lives. Even when it looks like we’re getting a lot done, the pressure, the urgency, the always-on-ness — it takes a toll.
 
We’re talking about the quiet kind of chaos that hides underneath a productive day — and how to shift out of it.
 
Inside this episode:
What peace actually looks like when you’re still building and creating
How internal chaos shows up (even when your calendar’s full of “good” things)
What happens when your nervous system stays in go-mode too long
A simple way to check where your energy’s going — and what’s quietly draining it
A few questions to help you come back to what feels good and aligned
Why peace isn’t a reward — it’s the foundation of creative flow
Mentioned in this episode:
My episode on Productivity — if your “productive” days still feel off, listen to this one
Focus & Flow: 30 Days to Realign Your Creative Energy — get clarity and ease in how you work
 
You don’t have to feel scattered to be successful. And you don’t have to earn peace before you’re allowed to feel it.
How to work with me:
Focus & Flow - 30 days to reclaim creative energy
Private Coaching - a custom coaching experience with Brie for the success you want in life & business without sacrificing what matters most.
Get my next issue of The Creative Juice: Fresh-pressed inspiration delivered via email for creatives who do life and Business differently

What if your “lack of productivity” isn’t the problem — it’s the definition you’re working with?
 
In this episode, I’m getting real about productivity — why it so often feels like a moving target for creatives, and what it can actually look like when it aligns with your energy, your values, and your real life (you know, the one with surprise kid pickups and last-minute ideas at 9pm).
 
I’m walking you through 7 popular productivity myths and sharing what’s helped me build structure without losing flexibility, momentum without burnout, and motivation that doesn’t rely on pressure or guilt.
 
We’ll cover:
Why the 5am club isn’t for everyone (and doesn’t have to be)
What to do when routines stop working — or never worked to begin with
How rest, play, and slow mornings can be part of your productivity plan
Small shifts to help your systems feel more human and less like punishment
 
If your to-do list makes you want to run and hide — or you’ve been craving a version of productivity that actually fits you — this one’s for you.
Join me for:
Free Workshop: AI for Creatives – October 30 at 1:30pm CST Register HERE
Schedule your personal Clarity call HERE.
 
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How to work with me:
Focus & Flow - 30 days to reclaim creative energy
Private Coaching - a custom coaching experience with Brie for the success you want in life & business without sacrificing what matters most.

What if the path to success didn’t require you to give up your creativity, your health, or your peace?
 
In this spicy episode, I challenge the long-held belief that achievement demands trade-offs. From cultural conditioning to personal stories of staying small to avoid burnout, I’m sharing what so many creatives are quietly navigating and offering a new framework for aligned growth. This is the future of creative work: success without sacrificing what matters most.
 
You’ll hear:
Why “hard work = success” might be costing you more than you think
How I redefined growth to prioritize health, creativity, and relationships
What I’ve learned from watching creatives claim more without burnout
The 4-part cycle that anchors sustainable success (vision, energy, rhythm, clarity)
Daily non-negotiables that support creative momentum without hustle
My spicy take on hustle culture and why I’m officially done with it
 
If you’ve been quietly wondering if you’re giving up too much for your dream… you’re not alone. There’s another way.
Mentioned:
Free Workshop: AI for Creatives – October 24 at 1:30pm CST Register HERE
Focus & Flow — a 30 day experience to help you notice what’s draining you, recalibrate your energy, and re-align with creative momentum.
Do this work with me 1:1. Schedule a Clarity call HERE.
 
Want more wisdom in your inbox?
Get my Transformation Tuesday messages email to you every Tuesday. 
How to work with me:
Focus & Flow - 30 days to reclaim creative energy
Private Coaching - a custom coaching experience with Brie for the success you want in life & business without sacrificing what matters most.