We're diving headfirst into the art of creating, and let me tell you, it’s all about giving yourself a big ol' permission slip to make art—yes, you heard that right! No more of that “be realistic” nonsense; it’s time to shake off the chains of responsibility and embrace your inner creative beast. This series, aptly named "Create Anyway," is for all you busy bees and responsible adults who might think it’s too late to pick up that paintbrush or guitar. We’re here to remind you that you can totally juggle your responsibilities and still squeeze in your artistic flair without a full-blown life overhaul. So, if you feel that creative itch and think you’ve missed the boat, grab your life vest because we’re about to set sail on a journey where you can create in those small, stolen moments of joy!
Have you ever been told—directly or indirectly—that making art wasn’t practical?
Should it stay a hobby?
Does real life come first?
Create Anyway: You’re Allowed to Make Art is a limited podcast series for people who did the responsible thing—built careers, supported families, stayed busy—and still feel a quiet pull toward creativity.
This series is for:
Adults who want to make art but feel “too late” or “too busy”
People who were told they’re not artists—or can’t make a living creating
Professionals and parents craving meaning, not hustle
Anyone who feels creatively restless but doesn’t want to blow up their life
Across 15 episodes, Create Anyway explores the emotional, psychological, and practical struggles new and returning artists face—especially those creating after responsibility, not before it.
This is not a how-to series.
It’s a permission series.
You’ll hear conversations about:
Reclaiming your identity as an artist
Letting go of guilt around creativity
Making art without monetizing it
Starting again without starting from zero
Creating in the margins of a full life
Breaking free from the myth of the “real artist.”
Finding meaning through creativity at any stage of life
If you’ve ever felt like art keeps calling you back—quietly, persistently—this series was made for you.
🎨 You’re allowed to make art.
🎧 And you’re invited to create anyway.
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Takeaways:
It's never too late to dive back into your creative passions, even if life got in the way.
You don't need to justify your art; just create for the joy of it, no excuses!
This podcast series is all about giving you the green light to be an artist again, responsibilities be damned!
Feeling busy or overwhelmed? You're not alone, and we've got tips to help you create anyway!
The series will explore the unique struggles of adults balancing creativity with life’s demands, so you're in good company!
Remember, if you’ve been longing to create, you have our permission to jump back in—let's make some art!
Transcripts
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Maybe no one ever told you to stop making art.
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They just told you to be realistic, to choose something stable, to be responsible, to keep creativity on the side.
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And so you did.
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You built a career, you showed up for your family.
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You have filled your life with responsibility.
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And still, something never quite went away.
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Foreign.
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This is Timothy Keem o', Brien, your head instigator for Create Art Podcast, where I take my 30 years of experience in the arts and education and help you tame your inner critic and create more than you consume.
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So I'm starting a new series and I'm calling it Create Anyway.
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You're allowed to make art, and this is a series for people who chose responsibility and still want something more.
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Not more hustle, not a traumatic life overhaul, just permission.
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Permission to create in small moments.
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Permission to start again without starting over, and permission to make art without needing it to justify itself.
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You're not late, you're not broken.
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And you weren't wrong to want this.
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If art keeps calling you, even quietly, this series is going to be for you.
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Create anyways.
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You're allowed to create art now.
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This is a.
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This is going to be a series for adults who want to make art but feel, hey, maybe it's too late or they're too busy.
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It's for those that were told they're not artists or can't make a living by creating art.
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And that's why Create Art Podcast was initially started up many years ago, because I was working with people that were going through art therapy to help them transition from life in the military to civilian life.
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And I had a bunch of those people tell me that, you know, they were told that they, they couldn't make a living by doing art.
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And I thought, no, you can make a living doing art.
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You can do things.
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And some of them did.
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And I think that is fantastic.
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Maybe you're a professional or a parent and you're craving meaning, but not the hustle.
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Or if you're just anybody who feels creativity relentlessly but you don't want to blow up your life.
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This is going to be 15 episodes, and again, I'm calling it Create Anyway.
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And it's going to explore the emotional, psychological and practical struggles new and returning artists face, especially those after creating responsibility, not before it.
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So I can't wait to get this series started up for you here.
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et started up in mid March of:
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Now, if you've heard my other series, this one is going to be a little bit new.
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This one's going to be directed at you who thinks I'm too busy, or who thinks I can't make a living at this, or who thinks I have too many responsibilities.
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I just don't have time for this.
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You have time, and I'm going to show you how.
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And I can't wait to get started to do this for you.
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That's right, I'm talking to you.
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You're the one listening to this podcast, or you're watching it on YouTube.
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And I want to let you know you have permission to be creative.
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If you're waiting for permission, you have it.
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And I'm going to show you how to do it again.
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Can't wait to get started.
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Or create anyways, because you are allowed to make art.
