THE CREATIVE LAB: Keeping Your Creative Spirit Alive
You wake up with ideas burning in your mind. You see the world different. You feel everything more intense. But somewhere between the demands of life and the voices telling you to "be practical," that fire starts to flicker. You find yourself asking, 'Am I still an artist?' Does this even matter?
Here's what I know after years of working with creatives from every discipline: the artist inside you doesn't die from lack of talent. It dies from lack of oxygen. And that oxygen? It's community. It's accountability. It's having people who get it when you say you're stuck on a project that doesn't even exist yet.
That's why I created The Creative Lab.
This isn't a workshop. It isn't a class. It's a creative support group. A living, breathing community where artists, writers, musicians, designers, and every other flavour of creative mind come together once a week to do something radical: we keep each other alive as artists.
Here's How It Works:
Every week, we meet virtually for 1-2 hours of pure, unfiltered creative discourse. We're not here to be polite. We're here to be real. We discuss theory. We tackle philosophy. We share projects in progress. The messy, imperfect, "I don't know if this is terrible or brilliant" kind of work. We give each other assignments that push boundaries, break down barriers, and force us to see our craft from angles we've never considered.
These assignments aren't suggestions. They're mandatory. Because here's the thing: creativity isn't just inspiration. It's discipline. It's showing up even when the muse is silent. Sometimes the breakthrough comes from doing the work you didn't think you needed to do.
Anyone can propose an assignment. I might. Another member might. The group might decide we all need to explore a particular challenge. That's the beauty of this. It's peer-led evolution. I created this space, but The Creative Lab belongs to everyone who shows up. Any member can facilitate. Any voice can lead the conversation.
Who is this for?
You. If you're reading this and feeling that tug in your chest, that's your answer.
Photographers. Designers. Visual artists. Writers. Musicians. Filmmakers. Dancers. The person who's been "meaning to start" that project. The professional who's forgotten why they fell in love with their craft. The beginner who's terrified to begin.
Skill level? Irrelevant.
What matters is this: Do you want to keep the artist in you alive? Are you willing to show up, be vulnerable, share your process, and hold space for others doing the same?
The Experience:
Think of this as your weekly creative oxygen mask. We meet virtually, which means you can join from anywhere in the world. We also have members from around the globe. However, if you would like to connect in person with other members, that's your decision. The virtual space is our home base. What you build beyond that is yours.
Our sessions are discussion-based with purpose. We come with agendas shaped by what emerged in previous meetings, but the conversation takes its own course. This is a safe space to experiment, to fail spectacularly, to share the idea you're afraid is stupid, to ask for help when you're stuck.
We're building toward a core group. Small enough to know each other deep, large enough to bring diverse perspectives to every conversation.
You're welcome to drop in at any time. Life happens. Creativity ebbs and flows. We get it. But here's what I've learned: the people who show up consistent are the ones who transform. Not because they're more talented. Because they're in the room when the breakthrough happens. For themselves or for someone else.
The Bottom Line:
Malcolm Gladwell taught us that success is less about individual genius and more about being in the right environment at the right time, combined with consistent practice.
Tony Robbins reminds us that proximity is power. The who you surround yourself with determine who you become.
The Creative Lab is where those principles collide with creative practice.
This is your weekly reminder that you're not alone. That your creative struggles are valid. That the work matters. The artist inside you deserves more than mere survival. They deserve to thrive.
The question isn't whether you're creative enough to join.
The question is: Are you brave enough to keep showing up for your art?
If the answer is yes, welcome to The Creative Lab.
Let's keep each other alive.