Happy Thanksgiving week! Holidays mean family and family can mean old habits that get on your last nerve. This week we're talking about creative pet peeves that people will never stop doing and how we're learning to live with them.  Other Episodes Mentioned: Creative Pet Peeves (Ep. 8), Attitude of Gratitude (Ep. 46) 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...

What started out as an easy breezy conversation about color preferences turned into a deep conversation about the science of color, what it teaches us about perception, and why it really is just the best. Other Episodes Mentioned: Death of the Author (Ep. 33)  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...

One thing that makes being an adult feel so difficult is that there's no one standing over our shoulder making sure we actually do the things we don't wanna do. This week, we're talking about why we feel unmotivated, examples of recurring situations in our adult lives, and ways to "bite the bullet" and muster the moxie to just get the dang thing done. Other Episodes Mentioned: Getting Unstuck (Ep. 22) and Suck it up, Buttercup (Ep. 24) Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3)...

Since it's Halloween (aka Madison's favorite holiday), we're talking about Dungeons and Dragons! Jo knows absolutely nothing about D&D, so we start off with a thorough overview and then dive into what the game teaches us about 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),...

This week, we're talking about celebrating our "wins": why it's important, why it's so hard, and ways we can be more intentional about acknowledging and recognizing all the reasons we have to celebrate. 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...

Here's Part 2 of the conversation we started with Rachel last week. If you haven't already, listen to Part 1 first and then come back. Rachel and her family lived in East Africa for 15 years. She shares her experience with creativity in a different culture and Jo compares it to her short time living in Ireland.  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...

We've got a friend joining us today! Rachel and her family lived in East Africa for 15 years. She shares her experience with creativity in a different culture and Jo compares it to her short time living in Ireland. We chased a few rabbits (or maybe I should say 'rat'), so we'll be back to finish our convo in part 2 next week. 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...

It's a fun and breezy episode this week! We use the alphabet as a way to rapid-fire characteristics of creativity. You can play along with this one! 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 talking about loneliness today and we had A LOT to say. In a world that's more connected than ever, finding true connection is still a challenge. We discuss the difference between being alone and being lonely, how we're learning to sit in our loneliness, and places we find connection. 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...

Welp, this one is a doozy! We're talking about the difference between something being "important" and "urgent" but we had a fundamental disagreement on what those two things even mean. So you get to hear us work out our miscommunication in real time as we try to find the common ground. The Eisenhower Matrix 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...

Limitations are inescapable. Time, money, space, energy, only having one arm while you recover from shoulder surgery... there will always be something getting in the way of whatever it is we're trying to do. This week, we're talking about how to turn limitations into advantages and ways to cope when things just aren't going our way. 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...

Whether it's about pricing our creative services or naming what we have to offer community, it's way too easy to sell ourselves short. This week's conversation is about recognizing the value we bring and why it's important to "know your worth." 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),...

Today's conversation explores how we can use our creativity as an avenue for generosity and how a creative mindset can shift how we think about what it means to be generous. Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 59 (Scarcity and Abundance) 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...

Summer's over. School is starting. Now seems like a good time to talk about change and the ways creativity helps us transition from one thing to the next. 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)

Madison says, "Get comfortable being uncomfortable" a lot around here. What does that mean? Why is discomfort a good thing? Is it ever a bad thing?  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)

There are some bad creative habits and mindsets that we just can't quit, no matter how many times we talk about them on the podcast. We definitely "know better." It's the "doing better" that keeps tripping us up. 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...

We're talking about the fine line between perfection and excellence this week.  Other episodes about perfection: Ep. 4 (The Problem with Perfect), Ep. 5 (Letting Go of Perfect), Ep. 69 (This not That | 10 Things that are Better then Perfection) 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),...

In honor of the 4th of July, we're looking taking a look at the Declaration of Independence through the lens of creativity. We talk about the collaborative creative act of starting a nation and specific ways creativity can enhance our view of history and politics. (Disclaimer: we aren't historians or political science experts. We acknowledge and recognize our biases.) 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...

We're back with 10 more things adding zest to our lives. Check out Episode 62 for our first round.  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)

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've got rest on our brains as we head into one of the busiest times of the year for Make.Do. This week, we're talking about 7 types of rest, how to figure out which type you need, and tips for finding rest in busy seasons. 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...

There are a lot of things that make creativity amazing, but (in the words of The Lazy Genius) it's important to "name what matters" to make sure that you're getting what you need from your creative endeavors. This week, we're talking about what matters most in our own creativity, in our work at Make.Do., and some tips on different creative things to try depending on what matters most to you. Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you...

The Make.Do. Teens join Jo for a conversation about figuring out who we are, why it matters, and what gets in the way.  Make a donation to our Birthday Fundraiser! 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)

Some "creatives" have a fearless confidence when it comes to tackling new creative projects. This week, we're talking about where that confidence comes from, why it may feel impossible, and how to find it in yourself. Other Episodes mentioned: Ep. 42 (What's so Scary About Creativity) Other things mentioned: Banyan Bridges Instagram account Make a donation to our Birthday Fundraiser! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our...

In honor of Mother's Day, we're talking about how creativity connects us to previous generations. In this episode, we discuss how to honor the creativity of loved ones, our responsibility in carrying on creative legacy, and how to keep it all in perspective.  Other Episodes mentioned: Ep. 57 (Trash or Treasure) Other things mentioned: Grandma Names YouTube parody Make a donation to our Birthday Fundraiser! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to...