We're taking a break from our break to have a conversation about the Surgeon General's recent advisory on the impact social media has on youth mental health. We run through the different studies and statistics mentioned in the advisory, affects of social media on youth and adults and ways Make.Do. is combating the epidemic of feeling alone. Other episodes: You're not alone in your loneliness (ep. 86) Things mentioned: Surgeon General's advisory, The Social Dilemma...

The way we talk to ourselves (and about ourselves to others) is a big deal. It impacts the way we show up in community and influences the way other people may see themselves. This week, we're talking about the self-talk pitfalls we fall into, why it's so hard to speak kindly, and ways to reframe some of the negative things we keep telling ourselves. ***This will be the last episode until August-ish. We're taking a break during the busy-busy of summer.*** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Zest...

This week we're talking about the responsibility that comes with creativity, how we use creativity to better our communities, and the pros and cons of service-based work. Other episodes mentioned: Trash or treasure (ep. 57), Scarcity and abundance (ep. 59), Generosity and creativity (ep. 82) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craig's music...

No matter how much experience we have, there will always be times that we second guess our own judgement. This week we're talking about things that impact our ability to trust ourselves, connecting with our intuition, and how creativity gives us confidence to go with our gut in all areas of our lives. Other episodes mentioned: Changing your mind (ep. 31), Being proud of your past self (ep. 49), Failure is an option (ep. 103) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3)...

Is creativity a luxury or an essential part of being human? Today we're talking about the dangers of treating creativity like a privilege, ways are society continues to minimize it's importance, and ways we can prioritize it in our communities. Other episodes mentioned: Scarcity and Abundance (ep. 59) ⁠⁠⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠⁠⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠⁠⁠Craig's...

Jo was on the struggle bus today. So we're having an easy-breezy, no-notes convo inspired by a random act of kindness. ⁠⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠⁠Craig's music on Spotify⁠⁠. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

We're diving into the process behind our Spring Break art camp this week. From initial idea, to collaborating with partnering organizations, to planning, to executing. We end with some practical tips to help you approach your next project at work, home, church, or wherever else you're involved. ⁠Jamboard ⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠Craig's music...

Here are 10 things (actually 20) that are making our lives a little more zesty right now. Other Zest Things episodes: 62, 76, 96 Thursday Murder Club, color pooling crochet, quilt shop survey Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do....

It's spring! Things are blooming, birds are singing, clocks are changing... we're leaning into the metaphor this week with a discussion about how we wake up dormant creativity.  Episodes mentioned: Getting Unstuck (Ep. 22), Creativity through the seasons (Ep. 25) Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram...

Two things can be true at once - we can have a fear of failure AND be enticed by the thrill of new opportunity. This week, we're talking about risk tolerance, being an adrenaline junkie, and what creativity teaches us about the balance between the fear and thrill of it all. Episodes mentioned: Overcoming the fear of failure (Ep. 23) Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to...

This week we're talking about ways our society and culture discourage creativity. Whether it's the education system or corporate America, creative thinking isn't always a priority. We discuss the pitfalls of emphasizing productivity, avoiding collaboration, and over-consumption. Episodes mentioned: Scarcity and Abundance (Ep. 59), The color wheel is a lie, or is it? (Ep. 93) The Harvard Business Review article Madison mentioned. Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your...

Getting started can be the hardest part. It doesn't seem to matter if you're a beginner and don't know what you're doing or an old pro that just doesn't have any inspiration. Sometimes it takes bad art (or the f-ing first draft, as Brene Brown likes to call it) to get the ball rolling. This week, we talk about our personal experiences making bad art and staring at a blank page and wrap up with tips to help you power through. Episodes mentioned: You gotta start somewhere (Ep. 2), How to be a...

Common sense. Does it even exist? This week we're talking about what common sense is, where it comes from, and if it actually exists at all. Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

Nostalgia is a tricky thing to pin down. This week, we're talking about why it's appealing, how it's dangerous, and the surprising impact it can have on creativity. We also discuss some tips on how to get the most out of nostalgia without living in the past. In the words of Billy Joel, "the good old days weren't always good and tomorrow's not as bad as it seems." Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our...

Andrew is joining us again for a deep dive into Artificial Intelligence and the ways it's already impacting art and creativity. We discuss the positives, negatives, and everything in between. Other episodes mentioned: Music is how we decorate time (Ep. 95) Smirnoff Mind Tunes project Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with...

Failure is something we avoid at all costs, but should it be? This week, we discuss different types of failure, how failure is inevitable in the journey toward success, and the influence creativity has on our relationship to failure. Other episodes mentioned: Overcoming the fear of failure (Ep. 23), Suck it up, buttercup (Ep. 24), What's so scary about creativity? (Ep. 42) Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson...

This conversation goes deeper into Madison's visceral reaction to the word "habit." We spend the first few minutes talking about how to have compassionate and curious conversation when we disagree on semantics. Then we dive into our habit hangups, why habits are hard, and some practical tips for introducing new routines/habits/intentions into our lives.  Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull...

Madison really threw me for a loop with that title. Don't be confused, this is our annual "new year, new intentions" episode. We reflect back on 2022 and lay out some of things we're hoping for 2023. Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do....

We're celebrating our 100th episode of Be Createfull by looking back at what we've learned, what we've loved, and what's been hard about recording a podcast. Thanks for coming along with us! Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative...

Christmas, a good book, a big vacation... it's hard when things end. A month (or more) of anticipation and excitement can make it extra hard to recover from the letdown of something being over. This week, we talking about our how we feel after Christmas, other things that bring "the big sad" and ways we feel our feelings and move forward. Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen...

We're talking about our favorite Make.Do. moments, highlights, and milestones from this year. And a couple of tough things too. Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

When it comes to fundraising for Make.Do., one of my favorite phrases is "gifts don't have to be big to be significant." Small things add up to something great! This week, we're using that as a lens view gratitude and creativity. Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook...

It's time for our favorite (and only) recurring episode... 10 things that are bring us some extra zest right now. Other zesty episodes: Ep. 62 and 76 Things mentioned: Crochet ornament pattern, Nevermoor book series Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and...

"If art is how we decorate space, music is how we decorate time." We stumbled across this quote on instagram and were blown away. Since neither of us are "musical", we invited Andrew Cook, music professor and conductor, to educate us on how music fits in the world of creativity. Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do....