How Your Creative Skills Are Your Greatest Business Asset

If you’ve ever said “I’m not a business person” because you’re creative, this episode is your wake-up call. The idea that creatives aren’t cut out for business is a story, and it’s a false one. In this conversation, we challenge the myth that creativity and business don’t belong together and show you how your artistic […]

The Most Dangerous Lie Creatives Tell Themselves (and How to Stop)

In this fired-up, heart-on-sleeve episode, Mak and Valerie tackle one of the biggest invisible barriers creative people face: waiting for permission. Whether it’s from society, our families, our Instagram followers, or—most sneakily—ourselves, this need for outside validation keeps so many creatives stuck on the sidelines. If you’ve ever found yourself saying “I’ll start when…” or […]

Why Creativity Feels Hard – And How to Make It Easier

In this episode of The Unbound Creative, Valerie and Mak McKeehan tackle a frustrating reality for many creatives—why does something we love to do feel so hard to start? They dive into the biological and psychological reasons behind creative resistance and share actionable strategies (or “biohacks”) to override that resistance. They discuss how our brains […]

Why You Feel Stuck — And How to Finally Move Forward (For Real)

Feeling stuck when it comes to creating? You’re not alone. In this episode of The UnBound Creative Podcast, Valerie and Mak get real about the hidden reasons you can’t seem to start (even when you want to) — and how to move past the resistance. From perfectionism and fear of failure to why our brains are wired to avoid […]

Unleashing Your Creative Soul: Breaking Free from Society’s Boxes

In this first episode of The UnBound Creative, Valerie and Mak introduce the podcast’s fresh direction—a movement, not just a show. They dive into why they’re doing this together, the power of creative rebellion, and the importance of breaking free from traditional constraints. This episode is all about embracing change, iterating without fear, and rediscovering […]