Tapping Into Creative Fierceness (with Lucrecer Braxton)
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Many people feel daunted by the recommendation to be creative. But there’s no need; creativity comes in many forms and often the opportunities are right around you and don’t involve money for supplies. Christine chats with Lucrecer Braxton about tapping into creative fierceness; how to carve out time and find creativity around you. They also talk about the intersection of creativity and activism, the pros and cons of side hustles, and favorite resources.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Minimalist Parenting (our book)
- Parent Hacks (Asha’s book)
- Lucrecer Braxton: website | @soulsistaplants
- Together Digital
- The watercolor class Christine did with her kids
- Brave New World Designs is in the middle of production migration!
- Lucrecer’s favorite creative resources: Libby reading app, TikTok, Instagram
- Lucrecer’s book recommendations: Stupid Black Girl by Aisha Redux and Brianna McCarthy, Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies by Tara Schuster, F*ck Like a Goddess: Heal Yourself. Reclaim Your Voice. Stand in Your Power. by Alexandra Roxo, You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero, The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
- Lucrecer’s podcast recommendations: Black in the Garden, Fake the Nation, FANTI, The Read, Keep It!
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