We’re beyond fortunate to have built a community of some of the most creative artists, professionals, and entrepreneurs in the world and one of the most important questions we ask them is around keeping one’s creativity alive. Below, we’ve highlighted some of those responses.

Abhishek “shake” Amiruddin

How do I keep my creativity alive? Creativity can be a delicate and ever-evolving resource. As a creative entrepreneur, I approach it with intention and purpose, viewing it as a resource I channel into projects through Mastery Factory. Like any valuable resource, creativity is applied strategically where and when it’s most impactful. I’ve learned to keep it alive by applying it with intention and making sure it has a purpose. Read More>>

Mica Tzara

As a multidisciplinary artist, I believe that creativity is enhanced by sharing it with other artists. To be open to that necessary exchange with others, to generate networks, community. Being on the move and getting to know other cultures has always helped me to keep creativity alive.
Another thing that helps me a lot for inspiration is to feel the cities where I live even once a week as if I were a tourist. Read More>>

Shonda Sorrells

I find that there is inspiration all around us, things happening that are just stories waiting to be told.
For example, my book Jeffrey is about a young man’s journey into depravity at a funeral home. It was inspired by news articles I read about things happening like that. I then posed the question to my husband “What if it happened this way and because of this and from their point of view? And a story was born. Read More>>

Angela Jean

For me, nurturing my creativity is all about finding the right balance. It involves being consistent in my creative process, stepping back from my work to return with a fresh perspective, and embracing inspiration from the incredible creatives around me. Read More>>

Philip Oppong-antwi

As a designer deeply rooted in both African heritage and contemporary aesthetics, I keep my creativity alive by constantly drawing inspiration from the rich cultural tapestry of my roots. My journey is guided by the stories and symbolism embedded in traditional African textiles, such as kente, Ankara, and mudcloth, which fuel my passion for creating pieces that blend timeless craftsmanship with modern flair. Read More>>

Sadiya Mulla

Creativity is an act of feeling life. It’s not artsy, cutesy, or specific to an industry. The sheer willingness to be open-minded and inquisitive gives you that unmatched high.

There’s 3 rules of *being* in creative mode always:
1) You’re not following a trend.
2) You’re exploring and building mind maps on the go.
3) You’re leading life with an inner compass that guides you. Read More>>

Qi

Creation is manifestation. In order to turn your ideas into something real you must eat clean, exercise, do some periodical natural detoxing, frequent fasting, spending time in nature or your form of meditation. When your vessel is clean and/or your mind is free of fog and your spirit is light , you become a portal for ideas, and you have to give birth them with your focus and intention. The ways i keep my creativity alive is all of the above.  Read More>>

Anthony Hoagie Cicali

For the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast, keeping creativity alive is all about staying engaged with the ever evolving poker world, constantly seeking out fresh perspectives, and bringing in exciting new voices. Brian and I, Hoagie, make it a priority to connect with inspiring guests, rising stars, seasoned pros, and industry insiders. Especially ones who bring unique insights and stories that our audience enjoys. Read More>>

Sarah May Taylor

I like being in nature as much as I can. I take breaks to take long walks, which help clear my head and feels like meditation. My current home has flowers and morning hummingbird visits, which inspires me. I have two dogs who are enthusiastic companions for exploring new neighborhoods.
Research, exploration, and play continue to be essential to my creative process, but what helps the most is allowing time for rest instead of constantly demanding rigid discipline in a specific way. Read More>>

Emmanuel Boadi

I keep my creativity alive by simply living. The very act of living day to day and being able to experience the nuances of every part of the day is what drives inspiration. Depending on how in depth I want to get with my creativity sometimes it may be forced to pay closer attention to my everyday and see what stories I can derive from it and the small things that spark great ideas. Read More>>

Tré Lampkyn

Simply by being consistent and keeping an open mind. Creativity can come from any and all walks of your life. Whether positive or negative, if it truly makes and impact on my heart I’ll always pull from that feeling it gives me. Creativity can come from a painting I saw or a specific phrase that my mother used to tell me when I was young. Read More>>

Hanna Schroy

I keep my creativity alive by being adaptable and always trying new things. Whether it be a new recipe or a childhood hobby, I’m sure to keep my hands and mind busy and learning. My career is in creating graphic novels, and while I love drawing, sometimes it can become a chore especially if my only hobby outside of working is still drawing. Read More>>

Trevor Morgan

You have to keep it fresh. In my work, things can get monotonous if you keep making the same thing over and over, I’m guilty of doing this from time to time. So regardless of the popularity of a particular piece, or it’s value, if it starts to feel like work or, if the excitement is gone, I will try something new and different. Experimental pattern welding, totally different techniques, or something like that. Read More>>

Amy Houston

From a young age, I’ve been passionate about creating jewelry. I would spend hours playing with my mother’s basket of spare buttons and embroidery threads, letting my imagination guide me as I crafted whatever came to mind. Growing up, I was drawn to flea markets and the vintage pieces I found there, captivated by their intricate details.  Read More>>

Patricia Fernandes

Music has been a significant part of my life for as long as I can remember. I was singing before I even understood what it meant to be a musician—it was instinctive, the most authentic expression of who I am. My heart has always been filled with music, and that passion has shaped every step of my journey. I started working professionally at 16 and later earned a degree in music. Now, at 34, I can tell you—keeping that fire alive isn’t always easy. Read More>>

Cidney Cher

Other than my marbling practice, it is vital to cultivate spaces in my life for expression – of my desire for adventure, healing and connecting. Two of those main outlets in this time of my life are learning how to fly and playing guitar.

In my dining room, I keep a chair perched in front of my record speakers and play guitar almost every night. I’ve played on and off since I was 9 and find so much healing in the tuning of Open E. Joni Mitchell, Derek Trucks and John Lee Hooker are all hugely influential in my playing style. Read More>>

Gloria Muñoz

Writing is how I make sense of the world. I wander and wonder when drafting. Each project explores questions that I carry. Sometimes the questions span over multiple projects and often the questions become more layered as I’m writing. It’s not about finding answers necessarily. Rather, writing hold space for big and small considerations. It’s honestly always different:a question, an image, a conversation.  Read More>>

Andy Michel

Creativity thrives when you nurture it, so I make sure to stay curious and open to inspiration from all aspects of life. Whether it’s through engaging with my community, exploring new places, or even just having deep conversations with my husband, I find that creativity flows when I allow myself to experience life fully. Read More>>

Milan Lazic

After many years in the photography industry and facing the relentless flood of countless images emerging daily, it’s clear that photography, as an art form, has endured and continues to face significant challenges. Yet, even amidst this overwhelming sea, I always manage to catch a spark of inspiration that keeps me moving forward.  Read More>>

Katie Jackson

I believe creativity comes from within and without and it needs to flow in both directions to stay alive and to thrive. For me, that means having both time with other creative souls and time alone in the company of my own creative ideas and work. That’s not an easy feat to accomplish, especially those of us who have family, pets, work, pet projects, dear friends, and other beloved responsibilities constantly calling to us. But I work hard to carve out creative time and opportunities whenever I can. Read More>>

Ife Thomas

Well, it never dies. So I start by always acknowledging that I’m connected to a source greater than me that is my supply, so my creativity is unlimited! Whether I’m writing a song, or crafting new brand marketing materials, or making new jewelry pieces for the HER GLOW CANDY SHOP, my online store, I can always tap into my creativity.  Read More>>

Natsumi Goldfish

I constantly get inspired by things around me. Rather than something I don’t get to experience in person, I try to keep close attention to my surroundings as sources of my inspirations: from conversations with people to readings, animals and plants I’ve lived with. Things such as events that happened to me; family and friends and observing the cities I live in. These are all connected to bigger matters we care and talk about. Read More>>

Charles Ragucci

First, let me say that I am truly honored to featured in Bold Journey. I keep my creativity alive by staying deeply connected to the world around me, and nature plays a huge role in that. Whether it’s the peacefulness of the local lake or trail in the fall or the surprise of photographing wildlife at my local wildlife refuge, I find that immersing myself in natural environments sparks new ideas and helps me see beauty in all the details. Read More>>

Marina Cole

Keeping your creativity alive is one of the hardest aspects of photography. Finding new ways to challenge yourself and create something new can be overwhelming. At first, I would take on as many opportunities as I could to shoot in order to get a feel for my personal style as I went along. Now, I’m so fortunate to be surrounded by so many creative people that I can bounce ideas off of and collaborate with. Read More>>

Kaprice Maxwell

I keep my creativity alive when I accept musical challenges that are beyond my current state of knowledge. This naturally creates a process of discovering new things and learning how to adapt and utilize the new information being learned so that I can apply the information to my craft, in my own way. Read More>>

Marina Carreira

As a writer and artist, my creativity is constantly being fueled by the world around me. As cliche as that sounds, I draw inspiration from both the mundane and the extraordinary things in life– from watching the sun set as I drive to pick up my kids from aftercare, to the strength and solidarity of the people fighting for the rights of BIPOC, LGBTQ, and immigrant folks in this country. I also give myself the freedom to explore and the grace to just exist.  Read More>>

Olivia Magistro

My creativity is super important to me as a graphic designer, but it’s easy to hit burnout or get stuck in a rut. I keep things fresh by playing! It is something my teachers and mentors have always encouraged. Whether it’s sketching, doodling, or even playing video games and board games, I love doing things just for fun with no pressure. It gets me excited about creating again. I also gamify a lot of my tasks to make them less boring, and design briefs are my go-to for keeping things interesting. Read More>>