With the rapid improvements in AI, it’s more important than ever to keep your creativity alive as it’s one of the best defenses against the rising trend of automation. Even if you don’t buy into all the hype around AI, keeping your creativity alive has always been a challenge and as so we’ve connected with some of the most creative folks in our community to discuss tactics and strategies for keeping your creativity alive.

Jay Corprew

I keep my creativity alive for many reasons, but the major one is because I am an artist. Since age 5, I loved drawing, painting, and even sculpting. I got a scholarship to go to an art school, and loved learning new crafts and skills and enjoyed mix media art. I have a history with mainly photorealism fine art in oil paintings, drawings and sculptures. Read More>>

Ben Riffe

Constantly pushing myself to achieve what I’m after artistically. Never settling Read More>>

Federico Casalinuovo

I think art as a result and a great way of facing life, so the most important for me is to be connected with how we inhabit reality. I find interesting to observe the ways each of us deal with everyday life in order to imagine new ways of living in a world getting more and more difficult. I find it attractive to listen to different people talking about their lives and connect with their stories, their choices, and how they overcome adversity.  Read More>>

Lily Graham

Creativity is what keeps me going, especially with everything I deal with daily. Living with multiple chronic illnesses and disabilities, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, hyperadrenergic POTS, MCAS, and many others, means I’m constantly adapting. Pain, fatigue, brain fog, and other symptoms make it hard to function, but creativity is something I always find a way to hold onto. Read More>>

Miguel Lopez De Leon

Movies, books, live theatre and music all help keep my creativity alive and well. A lot of my work as a filmmaker and actor are also influenced by the work I did as a novelist. The first novels I wrote were called the Galadria Trilogy. The first book, Galadria: Peter Huddleston & The Rites of Passage, introduced readers to a lonely boy named Peter, who discovered that he was the heir to the throne of a politically unstable realm called Galadria.  Read More>>

Minh Tran

I am highly inspired to keep my creativity alive in a way that suits me. When I was younger, I always watched fashion-related shows, even cartoons about fashion, like Littlest Pet Shop. Because of this, I have always wanted to create outfits through thrifting or take high-quality photographs for friends and family. Read More>>

Jennifer Sutton

I keep an open mind and a sense of wonder. Inspiration can come in any form, from the way a sunset splashes colors across the sky to the way a lyric from a song can make you feel. Expressing yourself through art for yourself or for someone else can bring a sense of fulfillment and purpose that so many spend years searching for. I get to put a price of myself into every project that I take on. Although my art is not just for me I find that I am influenced and inspired by so many others. From my clients to the artists that came before me. Read More>>

Shange Jaara Lilaa

Creativity is what keeps me alive. It’s been in my bones since I was a child and is still my way of navigating life. From music, dance, the designs in my cornrows, to the beads I adorned my braids with, creativity has always been there. It’s helped me through insecurities, encouraged me to explore and reinvent myself throughout the years.  Read More>>

Sinae Lee

I keep my creativity alive by looking at familiar things in an unfamiliar way. In our daily lives, we often overlook or take things for granted. For example, since moving to France, I’ve been regularly making video calls with friends and family. During these calls, we ask simple, routine questions like ‘How’s the weather?’ or ‘What did you eat today?’ These questions aren’t particularly important, but we ask them over and over, and I began to focus on how naturally we repeat them.  Read More>>

Alexander Perez

I keep my creativity alive by divorcing all of my creative practices from result. This maybe isn’t the best career-focused method, but thanks to this I can write, draw, play music, whatever with my whole self. If it develops, great, if I hit roadblocks, I manage them without the high stakes that used to drive me once upon a time. Read More>>

Jiahui Yu

I keep my creativity alive by staying curious, exploring different disciplines, and constantly challenging my ideas. Inspiration can come from anywhere—books, films, conversations, or even everyday interactions. I also actively draw from psychology, technology, and gaming, which help me rethink user experience and design in new ways. Read More>>

Diana Bloomfield

I try to keep evolving and have never been content in repeating myself. So many times, I see artists who have been successful at one singular way of working, and they just continue their entire career doing that one singular thing. While I can understand the appeal, I also like to be challenged. So if I become too comfortable and the art-making becomes too easy or rote, I make changes. Read More>>

Qilanna Quinn

As an author, keeping my creativity alive is essential. Luckily, inspiration can come from anywhere—other books, TV shows, movies, video games, etc. Even simply watching people makes for excellent inspiration. I have a Scrivener file with all of my story ideas, and I just let it continue to grow. Regularly reading is also highly important for me. Not only does it teach my mind how to write better, but it also can serve as a source of creativity, helping to unlock part of a manuscript where I’m stuck. Read More>>

Paul Ingoldsby

For me, there has to be a certain amount of give and take when it comes to being creative. You know, I grew up around farms, and sometimes you gotta let a field lie fallow for a while. If you’re constantly be expending and producing, you’re gonna need to recover and let those nutrients return. When I fail to do that, it’s easy to feel creatively spent. Read More>>

Sonsoles Shack

While some artists struggle with creativity, that’s never been an issue for me. I’m deeply passionate about creating and painting, and my list of ideas feels endless. My love for animals and my commitment to portraying endangered species ensure that I’ll stay inspired and busy for years to come! Read More>>

Bin Userkaf

I keep my creativity alive by staying connected to things that inspire me, by seeking new inspirations when the old ones have dried up, and by creating not only big projects I plan to share with the world, but things just for me, just for fun, just to stretch my creative muscles more often. I enjoy taking breaks from creating to just consume art sometimes + doing things like puzzles/video games that allow me to be creative in ways different than I am usually. I’m even inspired by connecting with my inner child, reminding myself where my creativity comes from and reiterating the importance of using it. Read More>>

Kemual Jones

I still remember the first time I picked up a camera. It wasn’t just about capturing images—it was about telling stories that moved people. At the time, I didn’t realize that moment would set me on a path that would shape my entire career. Read More>>

Theresa Taylor

Being creative is one of my favorite attributes and it has been envied by others. As a child growing up, I had a love for color, being outside, art, reading books, dancing and music. A combination of all these things evoked my creativity and allowed me to use it in many ways throughout my life. When I was little, I always found myself drawing pictures of a house with a sun shining bright and an apple tree growing in the front yard with pretty flowers. Read More>>

Zuozixian Li

As a filmmaker, I deeply enjoy the process of creation. It feels akin to nurturing life—transforming something from nothing. This journey is filled with challenges to overcome and achievements to celebrate, all of which contribute to continuous personal and artistic growth.

For filmmakers, maintaining creativity is as essential as breathing. I sustain my creativity through observation, as a keen sense of perception is crucial for any storyteller. Films are rooted in life, and only by capturing the essence of reality can we create stories that resonate with everyday audiences. Observing ordinary people is the key to unlocking creativity. Read More>>

Jennie Fear

How to Keep Your Creativity Alive as a Solopreneur in a Creative Field

Being a solopreneur in a creative field can sometimes feel like a solitary, stifling experience. There are days when inspiration seems out of reach, and the self-doubt creeps in, especially when you’re working alone, juggling everything from the creative process to the business side of things. Yet, I’ve found that there are some key things that help keep that creative spark alive—even when it feels like it’s fading. Read More>>

Promitto Lux

Copious amounts of passion. Read More>>

Ann Marie Ruby

Such an inspirational question, let me share my creative journey through my books and inspiration. I started my journey of becoming an author through embracing meditation, including challenges, accepting differences, and believing in dreams. Even to this day as I get lost and find creating anything new becomes a challenge, I embrace myself and let meditation foster me back to creating new things. Read More>>

Dino Dokoza

Creativity in routesetting is essential, and I keep it alive by constantly exposing myself to new ideas, movement styles, and challenges. One of the most effective ways is by climbing regularly and testing different styles—whether in my own gym or during freelance projects across Europe. Experiencing different gyms and their unique approaches to routesetting helps me think outside the box. Read More>>

Palash Gandhi

I’m someone who finds inspiration in the smallest details of my surroundings—whether it’s a tiny object or a stroll through an old town in a city. Everything around me tells a story, and I love studying the patterns that emerge. I like staying curious and observant, which keeps my creativity alive, embracing new experiences, and staying open to the world’s little wonders. Read More>>

Clay And Kelsy

Clay: To be honest, I don’t. As a trans woman in 2025, I’m much more focused on just staying alive. I make art because it’s the only thing I can do, the only thing that makes any sense. The day I stop making art is the day I die. Read More>>

Eun Yong Lee

To live as an artist is to see with my own eyes what others do not and to capture it. What is captured may not be grand truths, but rather unexpected things—those we often overlook. These captured moments sometimes lead to unforeseen thoughts. They may be called imagination, the unknown, or even fun. Read More>>

Jessica Midthun

I keep creativity alive by staying inspired and connected to the things that bring me joy. Photography is a huge outlet for me. I’m constantly looking for new ways to capture authentic, emotional moments that tell a story. Being intentional about slowing down and noticing the little things around me sparks new ideas. I also balance my creative projects, like working on my writing, with self-care, movement, and time in nature, which helps keep my mind fresh.  Read More>>

Meggie York

Like everyone else, I definitely experience burnout, even with my passions. To keep my creativity going, I find it important to step outside my usual routine—whether that’s traveling, meeting new people, or exposing myself to different perspectives. Pushing myself beyond my comfort zone is key. Without experiencing new things and connecting with fresh emotions, it’s difficult to grow as a songwriter and express deeper feelings. Taking the time to explore and reflect helps me to find those emotions within myself and bring them to my music. Read More>>

Michelle Walter

Growing up and through college, I loved expressing myself through art and music. My creative pursuits mostly fell away when I went to medical school, completed residency and fellowship, and became a mom to twins. My life felt too full, and I didn’t make space for my interests. Experiencing burnout at work, and a great deal of self-reflection, I realized how little space there was for me in my life after giving all my time and energy to others. At that point, I decided to be more intentional with my time and energy and refocus on myself. Read More>>

Lisa Nicole

I make sure I create something every single day. I make sure I post daily on one of my platforms. My hobbies have become my business. I am a photographer and content creator. And I also do hair even though I’m not a licensed stylist. Read More>>