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Nourishing Creativity with Chef Carla Contreras (formerly Show Up Fully)

Chef Carla Contreras

Nourish your very full life with micro doses of creativity. Tune in for conversations with entrepreneurs and creatives about their process (blocks included). Host Chef Carla Contreras is a food creative & content strategist. Head to @chefcarlacontreras on Instagram to continue the conversation! Find her at www.carlacontreras.com chefcarla.substack.com

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23:03

What’s Beyond Your Creative Limits? Creative...

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2026/03/26

“What's beyond the limits of your own creativity and your own ability to manifest.” —Victoria GranofThis episode is your invitation to rethink everything you’ve been told about creativity, productivity, and what it actually means to be “in flow.” I’m joined by food creative, cookbook author, and creative force Victoria Granof, and we’re diving into the energetic, spiritual, and deeply human side of the creative process.Victoria shares her perspective on creative currency, the idea that creativity is

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20:15

The Power of Ceremonial Cacao ⚡️ Creativity,...

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2026/03/20

“Ceremonial cacao isn’t just a drink, it’s an invitation to reconnect with yourself.” — Laura HuamanThis episode is your invitation to explore creativity through connection, ancestry, and ritual. I’m joined by Laura Huaman, former Stanford scientist, Peruvian native, and founder of Kuyu. She’s on a mission to bring health, happiness, and connection through cacao and Peruvian superfoods.Laura shares the pivotal moment of her first cacao ceremony in Austria. That experience didn’t just change her

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21:31

Creative Devotion, Messaging, & Brand Strategy:...

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2026/03/13

"The biggest creative block is people getting disconnected from the source of the motivation that made them start.” —Luna BattaliaThis episode is your invitation to explore creativity through the lens of leadership, branding, and creative devotion. I’m joined by leadership mentor and founder of Caru Creative, Luna Battalia. Luna supports service-oriented women and entrepreneurs in building brands and businesses that reflect the deeper purpose behind their work.Luna introduces us to attraction-based

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19:40

Do You Really Want to Write a Book? The Truth About...

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2026/02/27

“Writing isn’t just about getting words on the page, it’s about finding a way to express what your day-to-day self can’t always say out loud.” — Caroline MalloyThis episode asks you the question, do you really want to write a book? I’m joined by Caroline Malloy, a Chicago-based book coach, editor, and historian. Together, we explore what it takes to move from idea to manuscript and why not every idea needs to become a book. Caroline explains why trying to write for “everyone” dilutes your message

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22:04

Embodied Creativity & Pelvic Health ⚡️ Nervous System...

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2026/02/20

“Creative blocks soften when we root back into ourselves.” —Dr. Brittney EllersThis episode is your invitation to explore creativity through the lens of embodiment, nourishment, and radical self-connection. I’m joined by holistic pelvic physical therapist Dr. Brittney Ellers, who blends physical therapy, energetics, breathwork, and deep curiosity to help women reconnect to the power of their pelvic space.She guides us through a grounding root-breathing practice that reconnects you to your pelvic

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19:21

The Creativity Choice ⚡️ Why Perfectionism Kills...

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2026/02/13

“If you wait for perfection, you give yourself nowhere to start.” — Dr. Zorana Ivcevic PringleThis episode explores perfectionism, visibility, and why waiting for the “perfect” version can halt creativity altogether. I’m joined by Dr. Zorana Ivccvic Pringle, Senior Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and author of The Creativity Choice. Zorana shares a science-backed definition of creativity that moves beyond talent or artistic identity. We dive deeply into the role of

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19:47

The Art of Showing Up ⚡️ Creativity, Visibility, and...

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2026/02/06

"There's a difference between getting stuck in research mode and waiting for somebody to tell you that you're gonna be good at the thing." — Lisa HaukomThis episode is your invitation to explore whether you’re navigating visibility, or craving a creative reset this conversation is full of grounded wisdom. I’m joined by content partner, photographer, and founder of The Golden Brand, Lisa Haukom.Lisa shares her innovative approach to remote photography that feels natural, honest, and deeply personal

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19:29

Creative Vitamins: Somatic Tools for Authentic...

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2026/01/30

“Authentic alignment is the place where your intuition, your heart, and your voice all come together.” — Megan MosleyThis episode is your invitation to explore how creativity doesn’t have to be confined to work, it can flow through conversations, routines, parenting, and the ways we show up for others. I’m joined by Sally Ekus, cookbook literary agent, Substack writer, mother, and improv performer who leads who heart, humor, and honesty.Sally reminds us that creativity can come in many forms:

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18:04

Inside Nonfiction Publishing ⚡️ Creativity,...

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2026/01/23

“Sometimes boundaries are messy, but they are rooted in a lot of thought, intention and goodwill.” — Sally EkusThis episode is your invitation to explore how creativity doesn’t have to be confined to work, it can flow through conversations, routines, parenting, and the ways we show up for others. I’m joined by Sally Ekus, cookbook literary agent, Substack writer, mother, and improv performer who leads who heart, humor, and honesty.Sally reminds us that creativity can come in many forms: Securing

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18:31

Behind the Lens ⚡️ Fueling Creativity with Rest,...

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2026/01/16

“Sometimes creativity is a place where I hide, especially right now with everything going on in the world. I need that respite.” — Silvia BifaroThis episode is your invitation to explore creativity through the lens of artistry, honesty, and finding your way back to your creative work. I’m joined by Silvia Bifaro, food photographer, stylist, and teacher whose evocative imagery blends storytelling, soul, and seasonal beauty.Silvia shares how creativity became both a refuge and a form of expression

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17:47

The Creative Dark ⚡️ White-Knuckling, AI, and Running...

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2026/01/09

“You’ve got to bushwhack through the creative dark, sometimes white-knuckling your way through. But eventually, the clearing shows up.” — Caroline MaysThis episode is your invitation to explore creativity through the lens of identity, friction, and the clearing that follows the dark. I’m joined by Caroline Mays, writer, brand strategist, and founder of Switchblade Lemonade.Caroline defines creativity as a kind of spark that happens through process of rubbing two sticks together. She shares how her

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19:07

Releasing Control, Closing Loops, & The Power of the...

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2025/12/31

“Closing loops creates mental real estate for creativity to grow.” — Jenna KnappThis episode is your invitation to explore creativity through the lens of space, support, and the subconscious. I’m joined by Jenna Knapp artist, NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer, and founder of Have Cake Creative.Jenna opens up about how hypnosis, closing loops, and timeline work allow her clients and herself to unlock creative momentum, especially when capacity feels stretched.She shares how releasing control,

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22:02

Color Curious: Finding Your Creative Voice, One Color...

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2025/12/28

“Everything and anything can be interesting if you observe it in detail or dig below the surface.” — Ana BianchiThis episode is your invitation to see creativity through the lens of curiosity, observation, and color. I’m joined by Ana Bianchi — artist, illustrator, designer, and author of Color Curious.Ana defines creativity not as something mystical but as something you can train, sharpen, and practice. She opens up about how her new book grew from intuition and observation, and how color lives in

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19:08

Let Creativity Rise ⚡️ Energetic Wisdom, Nourishment,...

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2025/12/05

"Creativity is something that moves through us, that rises through us from our core, from our roots towards expression." — Sofia AdlerThis episode is an invitation to explore creativity as energy, alive, moving, and rising from within. I’m joined by Sofia Adler, an energy worker, astrologer, and newly certified functional nutrition practitioner.Sofia is the founder of Sofia Adler Wellness, an online energy healing center that integrates mind, body, and spirit. Sofia defines creativity as something

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20:35

When Creativity Feels Like Failure: The Lies We Tell...

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2025/11/29

“Creativity is letting your mind and your heart be your playground and letting whoever wants visit the playground is it.” — Alexa Juanita JordanThis episode is your invitation to reframe failure, creativity, and the sneaky lies we tell ourselves when things don’t go as planned. I’m joined by Alexa Juanita Jordan: Certified Life Coach, writer, performer, and author of The Nuance Diaries on Substack.Alexa reminds us that creativity isn’t about perfection or performance. It’s about allowing yourself

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15:31

Episode: 113 Doing it For the Attention: Equitable...

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2025/11/22

"We are allowed and we must ask for attention if we wish to see a world that is more creative and restorative and mutual.” — Cher HaleThis episode is a reminder that you are not only allowed to ask for attention, but you must ask for attention. I’m joined by Cher Hale of Ginkgo PR, an agency that uses public relations to create a more equitable media landscape.Cher defines creativity as any medium that helps you bring clear, sharp, attention to your life. She emphasizes the importance of bringing

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19:36

Episode 112: Courageous Self-Expression, Leadership,...

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2025/10/23

“The most fulfilling creativity is the kind that feels like you’re standing naked in public.” — Melanie CurtisThis episode is your invitation to explore the meaning of courageous self-expression. I’m joined by Melanie Curtis, professional skydiver, keynote speaker, and life coach. Melanie shares the BTS of her creative journey including: Skydiving naked, building an art installation, and how she uses psychedelics for deeper healing and sharper creative insight.She also opens up about what it means

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18:51

Episode 111: The Power of Enough: From Scarcity to...

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2025/10/06

“I'm so grateful for the abundance that is happening despite the challenges in my life, which are plenty.” — Dara Erck This episode is your invitation to reframe your relationship with scarcity, in your creative process, work, and how you see yourself. I’m joined by Dara Erck, founder of Sam + Leo, the first all-natural wellness vitamin brand devoted to kid and teen mental health.Dara shares the BTS of building a brand while navigating challenges like divorce, solo parenting, moving, rebranding, and

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17:51

Pinterest Marketing: The Quiet Superpower for...

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2025/09/23

This episode of Behind the Scenes is about sustainable visibility with Pinterest, AI, and social search. I’m joined by Meagan Williamson, a Pinterest marketing expert, certified business coach, and trained psychologist based in Canada.We explore how Pinterest, often misunderstood as “just another social platform,” is actually a visual search engine, a quiet superpower, helping your work get discovered by people who are already looking for it.Meagan shares the power of “social search,” the shift in

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9:46

BTS Podcast 6: A Portal to Presence, Connecting to...

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2025/08/06

"Creativity gives us the opportunity to look at things from a more playful perspective.” — Cecilia TementThis episode of Behind the Scenes is an exploration on how creativity opens a direct line to your higher self. I’m joined by Cecilia Tement, soul life and business awakening mentor, divine channel, and song healer.Cecilia walks us through a Guided Higher Self Practice you’ll want to return to again and again. She also reminds you that you don’t need to force it, fix it, or prove anything to

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