
You Are A Work of Art
You, my friend, were made for more. To embrace the wild edges of joy. To lean in to quiet moments when inspiration whispers your name. To step into the creativity that is your birthright because You are a Work of Art - welcome to the podcast.Here on the show we explore what it means to live creativity, embrace the process, find joy in the everyday and discover that you are made for more.I’m your host, Moniqe Cara - an artist, certified life coach, TEDx speaker, award winning podcaster, mama to 2 boys, and am active duty military. I'm so excited you’re here.I’ll be bringing you weekly episodes filled with heart-to-heart chats with me interspersed with guest appearances from creative friends - all pouring into your creative journey.Art. It’s a metaphor for life. We are blank canvases that are constantly change, growing, layer by layer, moment by moment, choice by choice. Progress is quiet and slow but what is born from the process is incredible. We’ll tackle the hard conversation about navigating the messy middle, the importance of celebrating both failures and success, and how to recognize breakthroughs. New depths of purpose and joy are waiting for you. And the world is waiting for the gift of who you are. You matter.Come along with me as we unpack what it means to make living life our highest work of art.moniquecara.com/podcast
Episodes
16 episodes
Freedom and Structure in Creativity with Sarah Aileen
Sarah Aileen is an artist and designer based in Seattle, Washington. She specializes in hard-edge abstraction and minimalism. Her artistic style is a nod to her education in graphic design, love of editing, and fascination with color theory.
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44:33

Setting Intentions
Today we talk about setting intentions for the new year by reflecting and choosing a word of the year! I hope this episode inspires you.Friendly reminder that this is the last episode of Season 1 and I will return to you on February 7th...
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24:23

Trusting Your Intuition with Kaileen Elise
Kaileen is an intuition coach who helps her clients cut through the noise in everyday life and get back in touch with their truest selves. She found her way into this work after the birth of her second child when she realized her inner voice he...
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56:09

Healthy Boundaries with Gari-Ann Kia
Gari-Ann is a serial entrepreneur, former secondary teacher, mom of two, and military spouse. She serves small businesses & creatives by helping them look cohesive with their brand & product imagery. Today we discuss how to...
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39:00

Designing Your Process with Gina Julian
From graphic designer to fine art painter, Gina discusses her creative origins, her creative process, and gives great insight to making a sustainable creative practice.Shownotes: https://www.moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode011
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37:18

What is Creativity?
Today we define what creativity is, it might take you by surprise! Plus, an introduction to my FREE 2 day mini course!Sign up for my FREE mini course at https://www.moniquecara.com/course...
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12:54

The Wonder Habit with D. Michele Perry
This week I'm sitting down with my wonderful friend Michele. We go deep into life experiences and how it's shaped our definitions of creativity and play. From her adventures in Sudan to my adventures in Jordan, you're not going to want to miss ...
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42:12

Processing Life Through Art with Carina Tenaglia
Everything from life balance, expression in the midst of personal and societal concerns, and learning to take risks, you don’t want to miss this episode with Carina and I.Shownotes: moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode008
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36:14

Being Brave with Wendy Conklin from Chair Whimsy
Shownotes: https://www.moniquecara.com/shownotes/episode006
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36:00

Playing is Practice
“Play is a profound biological process. It has evolved over eons in many animal species to promote survival. It shapes the brain and makes animals smarter and more adaptable. In higher animals, it fosters empathy and makes possible, complex soc...
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18:46

Experiment in Your Creative Practice with Marina Dunbar
This week on the podcast:Welcoming abstract artist, Marina Dunbar. Her gorgeous colorful abstract paintings are sure to leave you speechless.We discuss: Marina's journey to becoming an artist, how everyone should follow the...
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Episode 3
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31:08

Finding Yourself in Creativity with Julia Whitworth
This week on the podcast:Welcoming my first guest, Julia Whitworth - Julia Whitworth is an abstract and landscape fine artist living in Chattanooga, TN.We discuss Julia's artist journey, how art has helped us find a piece o...
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Episode 2
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