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Creative Women

Artists, Writers, Musicians & Makers

Hosted by Jillian Travis · New episodes daily

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Why Your Best Lyrics Feel Too Naked to Share | Creative Women

Oct 20, 2026 · 8 min

In this episode of Creative Women, host Jillian Travis explores the profound fear artists feel when their lyrics or creative work feels too personal to share. If you are a songwriter, writer, musician, or maker who has ever deleted a draft…

The Math Behind the Magic: Finding Wonder in Constants | Creative Women

Oct 19, 2026 · 9 min

In this episode of Creative Women, host Jillian Travis explores the fascinating intersection of mathematics and performance art, specifically focusing on 'mathematical magic' where performers reveal the hidden algorithms behind their…

The Beauty of Melting: Why Imperfect Ice Art Teaches Us to Let Go | Creative Women

Oct 18, 2026 · 10 min

In this episode of Creative Women, host Jillian Travis explores the profound metaphor of ice sculpting to teach listeners how to let go of perfectionism and embrace impermanence. The narrative begins with the visceral experience of carving…

Singing With Strangers: The Magic of a Neighbor Choir | Creative Women

Oct 17, 2026 · 10 min

In this episode of Creative Women, host Jillian Travis explores the profound social and emotional power of community choirs through her personal experience organizing a 'neighbor choir' for strangers. This narrative-driven discussion moves…

Writing Obituaries for Your Fictional Characters: A Letter to the Past | Creative Women

Oct 16, 2026 · 7 min

In this episode of Creative Women, host Jillian Travis invites artists, writers, and makers to engage in a profound creative exercise: writing an obituary for a fictional character created ten years ago. This practice is designed to help…

Teaching Sculpture to Prisoners: Clay, Freedom & The Hands That Create | Creative Women

Oct 11, 2026 · 11 min

In this profound episode of Creative Women, host Jillian Travis takes listeners inside a state correctional facility to explore the transformative power of teaching sculpture to prisoners. This is not just an arts podcast; it is a deep…

When Your Lyrics Feel Too Naked to Share: The Courage to Sing the Truth | Creative Women

Oct 10, 2026 · 10 min

In this episode of Creative Women, host Jillian Travis explores the profound vulnerability involved in sharing deeply personal lyrics and art. If you have ever written a line that felt too naked to share, or hesitated because your work…

Haikus for Staplers: Finding Magic in Mundane Office Supplies | Creative Women

Oct 9, 2026 · 7 min

In this episode of Creative Women, host Jillian Travis invites artists, writers, musicians, and makers to discover the profound beauty hidden within mundane office supplies and everyday household objects. This session explores a unique…

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