CreativeMornings - 🏗️ You don’t have to be good at it

March 6, 2025

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“I am not interested in perfection at all. If I get an idea, I really just want to get it on the page. I want to share it. I want to get it out in the world.”

Rachal Duggan’s talk on the theme of layers starts whimsical then goes deep. As an illustrator, she uses humor to spark conversations about body issues. She believes that creating art is critical to coping with life's challenges.

Watch her talk for our Milwaukee chapter for a lesson in embracing the complexities of life and taking pride in yourself and your accomplishments.

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Fun Stuff to Click on

FEATURED FIELDTRIP: Practice mindfulness basics for busy professionals on March 17th.

15 creative ways to connect with your remote team.*

Why you should leave someone a voice note today.

The joy of having several irons in the fire.**

How to make friends as an adult.

Is AI winning a rigged game?

The 2025 nature photography award winners.

Who cares if imposter syndrome is real.

Creative code and generative brand ecosystems.

"Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage”

When to follow the recipe and when to improvise.

Do the things that are delightful to you.

Know anyone in Everett? We’re looking for a new chapter host!

Have a fun link? Share it with us.

**Thanks Emily Callaghan for this link.

*Curated by us for our partners.

From our Blog Roll

Hooray for tending your own digital garden!

Soulcruzer blogs about self-mastery and reality hacking.

Michael Brooks shares his favorite things.

Fernando Gros posts about living a creative life.

Is there a blog you love? Send it to us.

CreativeGuild Spotlights
Our global directory of companies & jobs.

Photo of a group of five women is standing together outdoors in a natural, dry landscape with shrubs and trees in the background. They are dressed in stylish, diverse outfits, including dresses, blouses, and a hat, exuding confidence and warmth. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying the moment, suggesting camaraderie, friendship, or a professional team gathering. The setting has earthy tones, complementing the group's attire.

The image shows a group of people collaborating in a workshop or brainstorming session. In the foreground, several hands are placing or writing on yellow sticky notes attached to a whiteboard or wall. Some people in the background are engaged in conversation, while others are focused on the board. The setting suggests teamwork, planning, or a creative problem-solving exercise.

Obtain Creative in Santa Fe is a social impact-focused marketing firm for purpose-driven businesses.

One K Creative in Boulder is a boutique creative studio telling the most pressing stories on this planet.

Submersive in Austin is looking for a Creative Producer to create sensory-rich environments that promote a sense of awe, wonder, healing, and connection.

High Country News in Paonia seeks a remote Design Director to help lead their transition to a digitally driven, audience-centered publication.

Squarespace in New York is searching for a Lead UX Researcher to lead and support research for their product teams.

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A classic cartoon style animated octopus with multiple long, green arms is seen working as a bricklayer on a suspended platform. The character, wearing a small red hat, skillfully juggles bricks and mortar while using its various arms to lay bricks, spread cement, and balance on the platform. The background features a blurred cityscape, emphasizing the character's multitasking abilities in a humorous and exaggerated manner.

If you want a fulfilling creative life, you have to make it yourself the same way anything is built.

One brick at a time.

Waving from HQ, Brian

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