Ever wonder if your art needs an audience to be real? You explore the pull between creating for pure joy and the natural urge to share, learning how to decide when a piece feels ready and who truly deserves to see it. You hear honest reflections on the sting of unsolicited feedback, the quiet power of private practice, and ways to quiet that little voice that tells you you’re not good enough. Come in from the cold, settle into this friendly conversation, and let your creative spirit feel welcome.

In this Episode

You don’t have to show your art to anyone else for it to be valid. -Nicole Fende

• Dive into why it’s totally okay to create just for yourself. No audience required!
• Tips on sharing your work wisely, dodging creative heartbreak, and keeping your joy intact.
• Celebrate the behind-the-scenes “practice work” that makes your art, music, or writing shine.

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About the Hosts

Nicole Fende is a published author and board game designer. Monette Satterfield is an artist working outside the velvet rope. Together they host Holding Creative Space, a podcast from Creatopia, an imprint of Tesseray Publishing.

Keep creating. We are holding the space.

Ever wonder why the brilliance of other artists can make you doubt your own creative voice? You’ll uncover how comparison can stir hidden grief and self‑judgment, showing you that feelings matter more than flawless technique. By noticing the ruler, you use to measure yourself and gently shifting its scale, you open a space for your unique expression to emerge. Come in, settle down, and let this warm conversation welcome you back to the creative side of yourself.

Would you like a joyful nudge to create delivered right to your inbox? Claim your 30 days of creative prompts!

In this Episode

“Stop using somebody else’s creative ruler on yourself and start measuring by your own possibilities.” – Nicole Fende

• Learn how comparing your art to others can block your creativity and why it’s not a measure of your value.
• Explore practical ways to check your own creative ruler and take gentle, low-stakes steps toward self-expression.
• Understand why embracing your emotions, feelings, and imperfections is essential for a healthy creative process.

Links & Resources

• Take What Belongs to You - Wild Creativity: Claim Your Creative Authority by Monette Satterfield

About the Hosts

Nicole Fende is a published author and board game designer. Monette Satterfield is an artist working outside the velvet rope. Together they host Holding Creative Space, a podcast from Creatopia, an imprint of Tesseray Publishing.

Keep creating. We are holding the space.

Ever wonder where the creativity you loved as a child went, and how you can bring it back? You’ll uncover the idea of a creative birthright and learn to quiet the inner critic that insists you must be all logic and no art. You’ll see how creating a safe, playful space can turn uncertainty into joy, even when your first sketches feel like “bad art.” Pull up a chair, step into the warm light, and let your imagination settle in like an old friend waiting just for you.

Would you like a joyful nudge to create delivered right to your inbox? Claim your 30 days of creative prompts.

In this Episode

“You don’t lose it when you grow up; you just misplace it.” – Monette Satterfield

• Discover what it means to reclaim your creative birthright and reconnect with your inner creativity.
• Explore the balance between being analytical and creative, and why both can coexist.
• Learn why embracing imperfection is essential for creative growth.

About the Hosts

Nicole Fende is a published author and board game designer. Monette Satterfield is an artist working outside the velvet rope. Together they host Holding Creative Space, a podcast from Creatopia, an imprint of Tesseray Publishing.

Keep creating. We are holding the space.