Welcome to this week’s episode, which is all about carving out time for creative projects and breaking down the big vision into small steps. I’m joined by Bassam Tarazi, a financial advisor, author and speaker. His commitment to his creative practice is inspiring, in this episode he shares how he sits through discomfort, overcomes procrastination, and prioritizes what he values.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform while you cook, clean, or create. What’s in This Episode: Bassam shares how his creative process is closely linked to his relationship with time. Rather than focusing on the finish line, he zeros in on where he can find thirty minutes in his day. He sets his phone to airplane mode, puts on a timer and rides the wave all the way until the end. Bassam’s approach is strategic and realistic, listen as he shares how he breaks down huge projects into verbs and small action steps. Bassam highlights the importance of committing to these bite-sized chunks of time where possible as a new father and full-time financial advisor. He also discusses his mindfulness practices, finding value in the discomfort, and his method for getting to the root of procrastination. Bassam firmly believes in the power of small, consistent efforts over time to achieve significant results. You can learn more about Bassam’s course, book and blog here. Topics Covered: Using your own personal life experiences to create something from out of thin air Committing to 30 minutes a day inside of your creative practice and releasing the finish line Behind-the-scenes of crafting a TED Talk (Watch Bassam’s TEDx Talk!)  Sitting through the discomfort of the creative process  Practicing presence by being where your feet are Getting honest about the source of procrastination and  and releasing self-judgment when creativity has to take a temporary back-burner  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts, leave a comment below! Eat Well, xo Chef Carla PS: What’s the verb you are working on? Is it your visibility and expanding your presence on or offline this season? Maybe you want to start your own podcast or Substack? Join us inside The Confident Content Collective. Join My Community: Website Pinterest Instagram Substack Disclaimer: Always seek the counsel of a qualified medical practitioner or other healthcare provider for an individual consultation before making any significant changes to your health, lifestyle, or to answer questions about specific medical conditions. This podcast is for entertainment and information purposes only. Get full access to Nourishing Creativity at chefcarla.substack.com/subscribe