Let’s make a toast today —- International Women’s Day 2021—to Melissa Herrera, creator of Mimosa Sisterhood, a comedic storytelling podcast that celebrates the lives of women in history and history-making women, all while honoring the good, the bad, the ugly…and the bubbly! Grab a drink with us (whether it’s a coffee or a mimosa), as we dig into our podcasting friend’s craving to create her very own show and community of empowered, empowering women. Tune in to find out: how we all met (so thankful we did!) Melissa’s 3 ingredients for living life to the fullest how she turned her pain into her purpose & podcast her perspective on how creating can help us heal the role therapy has had in her life, and some self-care practices for mental health where to get delish mac n cheese with flamin’ hot cheetos what drinks we’re all sipping on + some recommendations so many mic drop moments on how to be your best self, regardless of what others think which music artist inspires her AND has the same bday! Cheers! If you’re craving a delicious homemade latte / frothy coffee , shop Zulay Kitchen at our personal Creative Cravings link, and use code CREATIVECRAVINGS10 for 10% off from 3/8 to 4/30/21. Check out our IG @creative.cravings for kitchen happiness inspiration :) VOTE HERE for our cat, Gracie ! We entered her into America’s Favorite Pet competition, and she’s in the quarter-finals. Let’s get her to the Semi Finals, together. Real talk — she is so sweet, comforting, a little sassy, and the best podCAT. Mac and Cheese Recipe: Gather those ingredients, turn up the kitchen tunes or hit play on this episode, and thank us later! So happy to spread the mac and cheese love from Mindy Segal, an iconic female foodie in the Chicago restaurant game! Feeling inspired? Take Action:  Sign up for Creative Cravings newsletter to stay up to date on what we crEATe in the kitchen, podcast studio, and beyond Feel free to introduce yourself in our Creative Cravings Community Facebook Group of creatives, foodies, and kind humans :) Boost your energy with our Spotify playlist, curated by us (your show hosts), our guests, and YOU, our listeners! For brands that would like to sponsor our podcast, or guests who feel aligned with our mission, get in touch with us! Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? When you subscribe, write a 5 star podcast review... We love reading your kind words! 

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International Women's Day! Craving Mac and Cheese, Strength from Other Women's Stories, and Healing through Creating ft. Melissa Herrera of Mimosa Sisterhood Podcast

Whether you celebrated Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, both, or neither, loving yourself and doing what you love will never go out of style (cue Taylor Swift)!  That’s something our Creative Cravings podcast guest this week knows to be true.  Tune in to this episode to learn something new alongside us co-hosts, Sari and Lauren, as Ali Stone — photographer, content creator, jewelry maker and founder of fashion & lifestyle blog, Those White Walls — dishes out sound-bites of wisdom surrounding her creative journey from “blank canvas” to vibrant career! If you’re wondering, “How does she create full-time? Can I do that too? How did she grow her Instagram following to 52,000+ followers of kind supporters?” then press play on this conversation. We loved Ali’s ingredients for living life to the fullest! Be sure to tag us on IG @creative.cravings as well as @alialistone to share your favorite parts of the episode.  Throughout the episode, you’ll get a taste of some of our favorite foods, enjoy some Netflix show recommendations, hear a bit about how we celebrated our birthdays on Super Bowl Sunday, hear our enthusiastic reactions to being virtual audience members on The Kelly Clarkson show, and discover how all three of us share a passion for doing good through chasing our cravings to create. Feeling inspired? Take Action:  Cheers! If you’re craving a delicious homemade latte / frothy coffee , shop Zulay Kitchen at our personal Creative Cravings link, and use code CREATIVECRAVINGS10 for 10% through 4/30/21. Check out our IG @creative.cravings for kitchen happiness inspiration :) Thanks, Beachwaver Co. (click this hyperlink to shop conscious hair care) Use code CREATIVECRAVINGSWAVE for 10% off your order! Contribute to the production of Creative Cravings podcast + The Upside Fund through the end of this month (Feb) Cookies For A Cause: Citrus Shortbread Cookie w/ Blood Orange Glaze (Pre-Order Interest Form)  Ali’s Blog: Those White Walls, Sweet & Savory Crepe Recipe Sign up for Creative Cravings newsletter to stay up to date on what we crEATe in the kitchen, podcast studio, and beyond Feel free to introduce yourself in our Creative Cravings Community Facebook Group of creatives, foodies, and kind humans :) Boost your energy with our Spotify playlist, curated by us (your show hosts), our guests, and YOU, our listeners!  For brands that would like to sponsor our podcast, or guests who feel aligned with our mission, get in touch with us! Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? When you subscribe, write a 5 star podcast review... We love reading your kind words! 

Ali Stone - Craving Spaghetti, Wearing & Doing What You Love, and Growing as a Photographer and Content Creator on Instagram

Food for Thought (Shownotes): Today’s fun and meaningful episode with co-hosts Sari and Lauren will have you craving ice cream and will boost your craving to make a soulful impact on others in your own unique way. Are you one of the 3+ million people who now follow Amanda Gorman after being moved by her original poem? We are both very inspired by her and her work, so we named part of this episode after a line in her poem, which also embodies the mission of Creative Cravings podcast. Through the lens of creative expression, we dive into our thoughts on the events of Inauguration 2021 and we share our perspectives on celebrating small and big moments.  Why did we personally create this episode? Because communicating through this podcast is one of the ways we get to express ourselves and create art that imitates life. We’re excited to be “twin tastemakers” and share with you some cool ways other creators have been inspired by the her-story making events, from food to fashion to illustration. Ready to co-create a movement together?! Join in to be a meaningful part of our #bethelightchallenge2021 inspired by Amanda Gorman’s powerful poem.   Share this episode with anyone who would love to eat some White House Chocolate Chip ice cream with you, while chatting about chasing your cravings in life. Ways to take inspired action from this episode: Support Creative Cravings while donating to Lindsey Stirling’s The Upside Fund, through the end of February (our bday month)! You can specifically contribute to our show all year round, and we look forward to choosing another charity later in the year. Join our #bethelightchallenge2021 (inspired by Amanda’s poem) on @creative.cravings Instagram or on Facebook Here’s how it works: On your Instagram or Facebook, post a photo of you with someone who brings light or has brought light to your life. Feel free to write whatever you’d like in your caption, but please make sure to include #bethelightchallenge2021. Also, be sure to tag @creative.cravings in your caption so we can see it and be sure to tag the person mentioned in your post, so they know that you’re thinking of them. Share your original post to your Story, and tag someone you wish to spread some light to (this is the person you are nominating). This is how you will “pass the torch” and keep it going! Example: I post of photo of me with my mom (or one of me and one of my mom). Caption: “My mom is a light in this pandemic because she’s a hardworking dentist who wears ton of PPE to protect herself, staff, family, and her patients.” I tag @creative.cravings so we both see it, and tag her so she can see it.  After posting, I share it to my Story and tag Lauren to nominate her to spread the light! Make as many posts as you’d like and tag anyone who lights up your life! Could be a mentor, friend, someone who’s podcast or work you admire, a pet, anyone who makes you laugh, someone who inspires you… We hope to build a community of inspiring people who are bringing light to one another, through this hashtag #bethelightchallenge2021! If social media isn’t’ your thing — we share an alternative idea in this episode for how to participate in a different, special way! Sign up for Creative Cravings newsletter to find out soon how to celebrate 2 years of the podcast (and our 29th birthdays!) Feel free to introduce yourself in our Creative Cravings Community Facebook Group! Did you, too, get to try Jeni’s Ice Creams limited edition White House Chocolate Chip? Let us know!   Boost your energy with our Spotify playlist, curated by us (your show hosts), our guests, and YOU, our listeners!  For brands that would like to sponsor our podcast, or guests who feel aligned with our mission, get in touch with us! Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? When you subscribe, write a 5 star podcast review... We love reading your kind words!    

Craving White House Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, How to Be the Light, and Making a Soulful Impact - with Creative Cravings Founders, Producers, & Co-Hosts, Lauren Feingold and Sari Feingold

Welcome to Creative Cravings podcast! We’re so happy you’re here. We love connecting with high-vibe, kind people like you! Today’s special guest is the incredibly talented, generous, fierce, and whimsical ... Lindsey Stirling!  Lindsey truly uplifts the vibration of any rooms she’s in. She raises the vibration of the world not only with her with violin music, moving performances, and her inviting creative spirit, but also through her generosity to fans like us and to those in financial need. As you will learn in this episode, it took perseverance, overcoming hard times, and faith in herself to become the artist she has worked hard to become. While she needs no introduction, we’re gonna give her one! With 12.8M subscribers on her self-titled YouTube Channel, she wows fans with her dancing violin performances, original compositions, and collaborations with artists of all genres. She creates spectacular shows while touring all around the world, and hopefully, she’ll get to do so this year! Lindsey also hosts a YouTube series and podcast called String Sessions in which she collabs and chats with fellow musical artists. As you’ll hear in our conversation, we both loved watching her journey unfold as she and her pro dance partner Mark Ballas competed on DWTS with some of the most creative dances ever on the show! They made it to the finals as runners-up! Many of her songs and albums deliver on key inspirational messages about life — Go check out her latest album, Artemis, inspired by the goddess of the moon.  BUY YOUR TICKET TO TRIVIA RIGHT HERE! We are hosting a virtual Trivia FUNdraiser for Lindsey's The Upside Fund on Zoom. Your donation will help someone in need to pay their medical bills and more. Plus, your support will also help us (co-hosts, Sari and Lauren) to keep producing this podcast, which we always give our all to, for you. See you on Sunday (funday) January 17th at 1:30pm — 2:30pm Central Time! Browse our customizable, hand-painted mug shop! Thank you to our cousin Raizel for helping us with Lindsey’s mug!   Lindsey Stirling’s amazing Dancing With The Stars dances with pro dance partner, Mark Ballas: Jive (Week 4) to Wake Me Up Before You Go Go Contemporary (Week 5) in memory of her dad Freestyle in the DWTS Finale, earning them 2nd place! Sari & Lauren’s Guardian “Duet” with Lindsey It was definitely a creative craving to collaborate musically! Sneak peak of our Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! Lindsey’s YouTube Music Videos (you can also stream any of her music and collaborations with other artists on Spotify):  Guardian instrumental Crystallize (from Home for the Holidays): This is the acrobatic, hair-hanging performance we talk about! Between Twilight with Derek Hough + Behind the Scenes The Upside, which inspired her philanthropic fund Warmer in the Winter (…with the lyrics ‘hot cocoa, piping hot,” which we painted on her mug!) Lindsey’s #1 fan, Phelba, promoting her album at Target (too funny!)  Watch the full String Sessions playlist & Listen to the String Sessions podcast Stay CONNECTED with us (it’s our intention of the year for 2021): Sign up for our fun newsletter & stay up to date on what we create  Our customizable, hand painted mug shop is open for the holidays and beyond! Browse our collections and place an order for you or a loved one at creativecravingspodcast.com/mugs! For brands who would like to sponsor our podcast, or guests who feel you align with our mission, get in touch with us! Boost your energy with our Spotify playlist, curated by us (your show hosts), our guests, and YOU, our listeners! We included Lindsey’s “Livin’ Life to the Fullest” song! Did you know? Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to contribute if you’re inspired. Your funds will go towards behind-the-scenes production costs to keep up the podcast, website, and other resources we create for you.  Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? When you subscribe, write a 5 star podcast review ! We love reading your kind words. Join our email list here at creativecravingspodcast.com (scroll to the bottom) for exclusive info and fun surprises on what we CReatE with and for you Enjoy some food photos & recipes, inspiration, behind the scenes, and more @creative.cravings on Instagram. Feel free to DM us! Thanks so much for listening, sharing, & being a part of this community. Check out past, present, and future episodes. If you have any questions for us or comments for the show, click here or simply email us hello@creativecravingspodcast.com 

Lindsey Stirling - Craving Fudgy Crinkle Cookies, Overcoming Hard Times, and Creating a Vibrant Life & High-Vibe World

Give this Creative Cravings podcast episode a listen if you’re craving a shift, pivot, new start, or time to reflect and dream as we transition from the 2020 holidays to 2021! Food for Thought and actionable advice mentioned in this podcast episode with the lovely Neha O’Rourke:  Which latke recipe co-hosts Sari and Lauren both loved for Hanukkah: Sweet or Savory? How to honor when you feel ‘somewhere in between’ in life, and what steps to take to create a life that aligns authentically with who you are Tips for defining yourself not by “what you do” but “who you are”  How a career / life / energy coach can support you if you feel burnt out, unfulfilled, or in need of a lifestyle change  Neha's story of transitioning from a career in advertising into designing a career and life she feels good about, through coaching and entrepreneurship  The beauty of approaching life with empathy and valuing cultural exchange  Neha’s ingredients for living life (and each day) to the fullest What food she’s craving from her trip to India…and always! What she’d love to see written on her mug (filled with masala chai) every day Why it’s important to your mental health to build "Calm Time" into your day or night (or both!) The power of creating a manifestation, meditation, and visualization practice like a vision board  “If tomorrow was your last day….what’s really going to matter to you?” Tag @somewhereinbetweencoach and @creative.cravings on Instagram when you participate in this week’s creative, self-care challenge Stay connected:  Our customizable, hand painted mug shop is open for the holidays and beyond! Browse our collections and place an order for you or a loved one at creativecravingspodcast.com/mugs! Boost your energy with our Spotify playlist, curated by us (your show hosts), our guests, and YOU, our listeners! We included Neha’s “Livin’ Life to the Fullest” song! Did you know? Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to contribute if you’re inspired. Your funds will go towards behind-the-scenes production costs to keep up the podcast, website, and other resources we create for you.  Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? Please leave us a rating & review when you subscribe! Join our email list here at creativecravingspodcast.com (scroll to the bottom) for exclusive info and fun surprises on what we CReatE with and for you Enjoy some food photos & recipes, inspiration, behind the scenes, and more @creative.cravings on Instagram. Feel free to DM us! Thanks so much for listening, sharing, & being a part of this community. Ways to support Neha & her work: Learn more about her coaching packages here: https://sibcareercoaching.com/ If you have any questions for us or comments for the show, click here or simply email us hello@creativecravingspodcast.com

Craving Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream, Creating Your Authentic Life, and Celebrating Culture with Career & Energy Coach, Neha O'Rourke of Somewhere in Between

 Usually we are hanging out with Rebekah as students in her Chicago-based Zumba class, but today we got to catch up via Zoom to learn about her ingredients for living life to the fullest, to dive deep into her self-care practices (in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month), to explore the connection between wellness & creativity, and discuss all of our cravings — from freely expressing ourselves through latin rhythms in Zumba and breathing / moving through element-based, Kinrgy (expanded fitness by Julianne Hough), to our love of charcuterie and cheese boards, global flavors that transport us, and matcha! Her story will remind you that it’s up to you to “live your life on purpose, instead of by pattern.” This episode is for you if you are someone who has moved by yourself to a new place, or, you have taken a leap of faith to follow an opportunity not knowing if it would work out, or you’ve opened up to others about something personal, or you just love to dance and express yourself through movement. A few months ago, right before the pandemic escalated, Rebekah joined Julianne, 9 other soulful dancers, and Oprah (yes, that Oprah!) on stages around the U.S. to guide tens of thousands of people through Kinrgy, which she created to help you “connect to yourself from the inside out” so we can all better relate to one another. Listen to Rebekah’s episode anywhere you get your podcasts, and don't miss out on Trivia Thursday This week’s Creative Challenge: Participate in the creative cravings challenge we announced at the end of the episode. This Thursday, JOIN US for #ThursdayTrivia inspired by this episode!!! Go to @creative.cravings Instagram Stories 5/7 at 7pm CST. You’ll have 24 hours to play along. Get in touch with us after you tune in to this vibrant episode and on Instagram, tag us and someone who you want to have a virtual Zumba or Kinrgy dance party with!!!  Happy Cinco de Mayo! Follow @creative.cravings to stay up to date on everything we create! Access it all right HERE! Food for Thought mentioned in this podcast episode:  Boost your energy with our Spotify playlist, curated by us (your show hosts), our guests, and YOU, our listeners! We included Rebekah's “Livin’ Life to the Fullest” songs! We’re doing podcast trivia in our Creative Cravings Community Facebook Group (private, so request to join!) and on Instagram Stories Thursday, 5/7 at 7pm! Did you know? Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to contribute. Your funds will go towards behind-the-scenes production costs to keep up the podcast, website, and other resources we create for you. During COVID-19 pandemic, we will be donating a portion of each of your gifts to Lakeview Pantry. We will send you a personalized note after you contribute! Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? Please leave us a rating & review when you subscribe! Join our email list here at creativecravingspodcast.com (scroll to the bottom) for exclusive info and fun surprises Enjoy some food photos & recipes, inspiration, behind the scenes, and more @creative.cravings on Instagram. Feel free to DM us! Thanks so much for listening, sharing, & being a part of this community. You can do Zumba anytime, here! And, sign up to experience Kinrgy on Saturdays led by Julianne Hough, here! Ways to support Rebekah & her work: Come to Rebekah’s Cinco de Mayo themed ZOOMBA party tonight! Subscribe so you never miss a 'beet', and connect with us on our Facebook page to meet other like-minded, entrepreneurial, creative, food-lovin’ people! If you have any questions for us or comments for the show, click here or simply email us hello@creativecravingspodcast.com. 

Craving Beautiful Charcuterie Boards, Kindness, and Empowering One Another through Zumba & Kinrgy with Rebekah Rinehart

LIVE, from Hollywood, this is Dancing with the Stars!!!   (Oh wait, that’s not our show…!)  LIVE, to your earbuds, THIS is Creative Cravings podcast! featuring multi-talented dancing champion & professional storyteller, Valentin (Val) Chmerkovskiy! It was such a joy for us to video chat with Val a couple weeks ago, and it’s surreal to release this episode after putting in so many hours of hard work to produce this entertaining, meaningful show.   In today’s episode, Val talks with us about all of his cravings: from his love of Italian cuisine, to his cravings to express himself through dance, music, and writing, to his craving to be the very best teacher & coach he can be. And, he dishes out his secret ingredients for living a healthy, fulfilling life!  We had a lot of fun connecting over what it’s like to create with your sibling, too! In Val’s case, he has inspired, educated, and entertained millions, and has created extraordinary dance shows with his older brother, Maksim (Maks) Chmerkovskiy, like the OUR WAY Tour. They may be 6 years apart, and we may be twins, but the dynamic of working together seems eerily similar… Thank you SO MUCH to you for listening to our show, and to Val for seeing our potential, for spending time with us during quarantine (#quarantinewithvalentin), for his dedication to teaching people all over the world to dance, for creating choreography that moves audiences, for delivering authentic performances, for graciously giving back, and for inspiring individuals & siblings like us to share our stories, “our way.” We’re pumped that we made this conversation happen and feeling so grateful, ready, and a little sleep deprived as we finally share this with everyone. If you’ve ever craved Italian food, expressing yourself creatively, or learning to dance, this episode is for Y-O-U. Listen to Val’s episode anywhere you get your podcasts! This week’s Creative Challenge: Participate in the creative cravings challenge we announced at the end of the episode. Use #VolarewithVal if you want to spread the good energy & share about it on your social media This Thursday, JOIN US for #ThursdayTrivia inspired by this episode!!! Go to @creative.cravings Instagram Stories 4/23 at 6pm CST. You’ll have 24 hours to play along. Get in touch with us after you tune in to this dope episode and on Instagram, tag us and someone who you want to have a virtual dance party with!!!  Follow @creative.cravings to stay up to date on everything we create! Access it all right HERE! Food for Thought mentioned in this podcast episode:  Boost your energy with our Spotify playlist, curated by us (your show hosts), our guests, and YOU, our listeners! Val’s “Livin’ Life to the Fullest” song is at the top of the list. We’re doing podcast trivia in our Creative Cravings Community Facebook Group (private, so request to join!) and on Instagram Stories Thursday, 4/23 at 6pm! Did you know? Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to contribute. Your funds will go towards behind-the-scenes production costs to keep up the podcast, website, and other resources we create for you. During COVID-19 pandemic, we will be donating a portion of each of your gifts to Lakeview Pantry. We will send you a personalized note after you contribute! Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? Please leave us a rating & review when you subscribe! Join our email list here at creativecravingspodcast.com (scroll to the bottom) for exclusive info and fun surprises Enjoy some food photos & recipes, inspiration, behind the scenes, and more @creative.cravings on Instagram. Feel free to DM us! Thanks so much for listening, sharing, & being a part of this community. Ways to support Val & his work: If you can, donate to Dance With Me Cares Fund to support DWM dance teachers and staff, after you take their virtual dance classes! Read or listen to his memoir, I’ll Never Change My Name: An Immigrant's American Dream from Ukraine to the USA to Dancing with the Stars Get your tickets to Motion Pictures Tour with Val & Maks, featuring their incredibly talented wives, Jenna Johnson & Peta Murgatroyd. Watch Val and friends’ moving performance for DWM’s Dancing In The Crowd “The Men That Drive Me Places” Subscribe so you never miss a 'beet', and connect with us on our Facebook page to meet other like-minded, entrepreneurial, creative, food-lovin’ people! If you have any questions for us or comments for the show, click here or simply email us hello@creativecravingspodcast.com.

Craving Italian Cuisine, Self-Expression, and Dancing “Our Way” through Quarantine with Valentin (Val) Chmerkovskiy of Dancing With The Stars & Dance With Me Studios

We’re launching Season 2, in honor of Siblings Day, with three super-powered sisters who chased their cravings to start a business together (like, real life Powerpuff Girls on a mission!). Celebrity hairstylist, Sarah Potempa, is the founder of the global, values-driven beauty brand, Beachwaver Co., inventor of one-of-a-kind Beachwaver hair-care products, and co-owner of local Libertyville, IL boutique, B. Bungalow. Her sisters, Erin and Emily, who each contribute a unique yet complementary skill set, joined the Beachwaver founding team (after quitting their respective jobs) and built the company with the strong belief that, together, they could “Dream Big, Make Waves” while empowering women to celebrate their confidence. Dig in to our special episode, filled with plenty of laughs, positive energy, honest personal stories, entertaining sibling dynamics, and lots of food for thought on how to tap into your entrepreneurial potential to turn your individual and shared dreams into reality. Don’t miss Sarah, Erin, and Emily’s 3 ingredients for living life to the fullest (during quarantine and beyond). We all hope you are staying home, staying safe and healthy, and staying inspired during this challenging time. Thank you so much to our heroic frontline fighters for everything you do. Thank YOU for tuning in to our uplifting show, and for choosing hope when it’s so easy to choose fear. Happy Siblings Day! Give a virtual hug to your sibling, someone who feels like your siblings, or hug your pet “sibling.” Food for Thought mentioned in this podcast episode:  When’s a great time to listen to podcasts? While you’re staying home to protect each other from this virus! We’re doing podcast trivia in our Creative Cravings Community Facebook Group (private, so request to join!) and on Instagram Stories Thursday, 4/16 at 5pm! If you get all 5 trivia questions right about this episode, we’ll enter you into our random raffle to win a free 30 minute brainstorming session with Sari & Lauren about how to take your creative hobbies to the next level or start a creative business. Did you know? Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to contribute (your funds will go towards behind-the-scenes production costs to keep up the podcast, website, and other resources we create for you) Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? Please leave us a rating & review when you subscribe! Join our email list here at creativecravingspodcast.com (scroll to the bottom) for exclusive info and fun surprises Enjoy some food photos & recipes, inspiration, behind the scenes, and more @creative.cravings on Instagram. Feel free to DM us! Creative Challenge: Beachwaver Co’s #BraidstoWaves challenge! Check out a fun braid tutorial from Sarah @thebeachwaver! Thanks so much for listening, sharing, & being a part of this “tribe!" Subscribe so you never miss a 'beet', and connect with us on our Facebook page to meet other like-minded, entrepreneurial, creative, food-lovin’ people! If you have any questions for us or comments for the show, click here or simply email us hello@creativecravingspodcast.com.

Craving Positive Energy, Dreaming Big, and Tapping into Your Entrepreneurial Potential with The Potempa sisters: Sarah, Erin, and Emily of Beachwaver Co.

So, are YOU smarter than a 5th grader? Tune in to this episode to learn just how inspiring and wise kids can be. We sat down with our creative 11-year-old cousin, Ilan, to talk about our favorite cheesy foods (since National Cheese Day is tomorrow, Tuesday June 4th), and to dig into how he feels when he chases his own creative cravings, from crafts to cartoons. What does he want to be when he grows up? Tune in to find out! You’ll definitely catch a dose of his enthusiasm for living life to the fullest (and the magic of Mickey Mouse) — it’s contagious! Food for Thought mentioned in this podcast episode:  Did you know? Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to contribute (your funds will go towards behind-the-scenes production costs to keep up the podcast, website, and other resources we create for you) Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? Please leave us a rating & review when you subscribe! Join our email list here at creativecravingspodcast.com (scroll to the bottom) for exclusive info and fun surprises Join an awesome group of people on Facebook at Creative Cravings Community — grab our free 1-page “cravings” guide with a 3 part creative challenge for you there! Enjoy some food photos & recipes, inspiration, behind the scenes, and more @creative.cravings on Instagram. Feel free to DM us! Creative Challenge: What did you love doing when YOU were 11 years old? We’ve all got that kid inside of us, still! Ilan talks about a few of his favorite places in this episode, so per his recommendation for grilled cheese and milkshakes, check out @fairoaksfarms + https://fofarms.com/.   Thanks so much for listening, sharing, & being a part of this “tribe!" Subscribe so you never miss a 'beet', and connect with us on our Facebook page to meet other like-minded, entrepreneurial, creative, food-lovin’ people! If you have any questions for us or comments for the show, click here or simply email us hello@creativecravingspodcast.com.

Craving Cheese Pizza, Always Being a Kid, and the Magic of Mickey Mouse with 5th Grader, Ilan

We got it from our momma! Today’s Creative Cravings episode features “Momma Fein,” Sari and Lauren’s Mom, also known as Dr. Carole of Landman Dental, her Chicago-based dental practice dedicated to creating healthy, beautiful smiles. It’s a conversation that will encourage you to celebrate anyone in your life who has influenced your own journey. Tune in to understand more about why all three of us value creativity as an essential ingredient for living life to the fullest. We hope you enjoy this inside scoop, with extra hot fudge, of course! Dig in to our special episode, filled with plenty of laughter, for some personal stories, to learn more about the unique experience of being a mom to twins, and to learn about how a personal pain-point in your own life can lead you to discovering your life’s work, as you will hear from her story. Beyond her professional career that blends art + science, you’ll also hear about how she makes time to let her creativity shine, from themed DIY birthday parties to rhyming poems to fashion. While you listen, think about this: what did you “get from your momma?” Happy Mother’s Day! Food for Thought mentioned in this podcast episode:  Did you know? Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to contribute (your funds will go towards behind-the-scenes production costs to keep up the podcast, website, and other resources we create for you) Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? Please leave us a rating & review when you subscribe! Join our email list here at creativecravingspodcast.com (scroll to the bottom) for exclusive info and fun surprises Join an awesome group of people on Facebook at Creative Cravings Community — grab our free 1-page “cravings” guide with a 3 part creative challenge for you there! Enjoy some food photos & recipes, inspiration, behind the scenes, and more @creative.cravings on Instagram. Feel free to DM us! Creative Challenge: What’s your dream birthday party theme? Make it happen! When’s a great time to listen to podcasts? In the dental chair! If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Carole and her restorative + cosmetic dental practice visit landmandental.com, and connect on Facebook & Instagram.   Thanks so much for listening, sharing, & being a part of this “tribe!" Subscribe so you never miss a 'beet', and connect with us on our Facebook page to meet other like-minded, entrepreneurial, creative, food-lovin’ people! If you have any questions for us or comments for the show, click here or simply email us hello@creativecravingspodcast.com.  

Craving Extra Hot Fudge, Smiling with Confidence, and Making Time to Express Your Creative Side with Dr. Carole Landman (our mom)

Today’s episode with co-hosts Sari and Lauren, “Let’s Taco ‘bout Joy, Gratitude, and Belonging” is inspired by Dr. Brené Brown’s Netflix special and by real feelings about trying to find the light in a world of negative news. Tragedies around the world, whether near or far, affect us all deeply and take a toll on our mental health, so let’s have conversations that matter during May, Mental Health Awareness month. Dig in to this Cinco de Mayo episode of Creative Cravings to hear our perspective on Brené’s meaningful yet light-hearted and funny motivational talk, where she shares many essential ingredients for living life to the fullest. We share some personal stories about some joyful moments when we both felt a feeling of belonging (hint: it involves being in the studio audience of a local Chicago talk show), we encourage you to “Take 5” and write down what you’re grateful for in this moment, and we invite you to ask us questions about being identical twins! YOU — our listeners and our guests — truly make this show our happy place, and we hope it’s becoming yours, as well. What experiences in your life spark joy, gratitude, and a sense of belonging for you? Food for Thought mentioned in this podcast episode:  Did you know? Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to contribute (your funds will go towards behind-the-scenes production costs to keep up the podcast, website, and other resources we create for you) Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? Please leave us a rating & review when you subscribe! Join our email list here at creativecravingspodcast.com (scroll to the bottom) for exclusive info and fun surprises Join an awesome group of people on Facebook at Creative Cravings Community — grab our free 1-page “cravings” guide with a 3 part creative challenge for you there! Enjoy some food photos & recipes, inspiration, behind the scenes, and more @creative.cravings on Instagram. Feel free to DM us! Creative Challenge from last week with @thecrazyplatelady , to bring out your inner artist: Write a one-paragraph short story about yourself and a goal or dream you have, and then draw or paint a picture of it! Tag us and share with #creativecravingspodcast Awesome guest interviews are coming up, so keep tuning in!   Thanks so much for listening, sharing, & being a part of this “tribe!" Subscribe so you never miss a 'beet', and connect with us on our Facebook page to meet other like-minded, entrepreneurial, creative, food-lovin’ people! If you have any questions for us or comments for the show, click here or simply email us hello@creativecravingspodcast.com.

Let's Taco 'bout Joy, Gratitude, and Belonging

How did today’s podcast guest, Jacqueline Poirier, known as @thecrazyplatelady, go from drawing on the walls as a kid, to creating a thesis on circles, to getting paid to paint on porcelain plates (circular canvases) around the world? Besides her constant craving to be creative, what are her 3 ingredients for living life to the fullest as an artist? Jaqueline Poirier is The Crazy Plate Lady / Resident Artist at The Ritz Carlton in Toronto, Canada where her hand painted charger plates are showcased throughout TOCA, the hotel’s signature restaurant. She is also an Instagram featured artist, and she chases her cravings to create by collaborating with brands and other creators, and by creating custom pieces for clients. She always squeezes in time to create just for herself, something that truly makes her happy. Dig in to this episode of Creative Cravings to see why we all agree that “you can’t spell C.R.E.A.T.E , with out E.A.T.” You will not only be inspired to either let your inner artist out or to continue on your path as an artist, but you will also gain some helpful suggestions on ways you can turn your art into a business, as an entrepreneur. Her life-like style of #plart (plates + art) does not just speak for itself, but it actually sparks conversations around tables, across the globe. It’s true! We could not stop talking about how much we were craving one of her painted slices of cheesecake. And, she shares with us all which food she’s most craving that she’s painted on a plate. Our conversation will bring a smile to your face, especially if you were you the kind of kid who would draw on the walls, create DIY costumes for Halloween, and always got your hands dirty with finger paint. Most of all, Jacqueline will help you remember to embrace the kid-at-heart within you, to jump on opportunities to showcase the work you love doing, and to share your special creative gifts. Bon appétit!   Food for Thought mentioned in this podcast episode:  How did Jacqueline come up with or get her name, The Crazy Plate Lady? How her creative process doesn’t stop when she puts the paintbrush down Who does she want to paint next, on a plate? Ways you can grow your business as an artist or creative entrepreneur Why is art important in the world? How creating a brand around a specialty still allows you to pivot and to expand your horizons Where is the craziest place she’s ever painted a plate? What’s next on her bucket list? Thoughts on how exploring a new place inspires her and improves her creativity She shares recommendations for exploring the Toronto area of Canada & asks for Hawaii recommendations! Creative Challenge to bring out your inner artist: Write a short story about yourself, and then draw or paint an element of it! Tag us and share with #creativecravingspodcast Did you know? Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to contribute (your funds will go towards behind-the-scenes production costs to keep up the podcast, website, and other resources we create for you) Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? Please leave us a rating & review when you subscribe! Check out some of our favorite plate art photos & join our email list here at creativecravingspodcast.com (scroll to the bottom) for exclusive info and fun surprises Join an awesome group of people on Facebook at Creative Cravings Community — grab our free 1-page “cravings” guide with a 3 part creative challenge for you there! Enjoy some food photos & recipes, inspiration, behind the scenes, and more @creative.cravings on Instagram. Send us a DM: what are your favorite burger places (meat or veggie)? Awesome guest interviews are coming up, tune in!   Thanks so much for listening, sharing, & being a part of this “tribe!" Subscribe so you never miss a 'beet', and connect with us on our Facebook page to meet other like-minded, entrepreneurial, creative, food-lovin’ people! If you have any questions for us or comments for the show, click here.

Craving the Best Burger, Looking for Fun Ways to Put a Spin on Anything, and Painting Plates Around the World with Jacqueline Poirier

How can you help our planet today, while also achieving more self growth? Today's guest conversation will leave you feeling ready to embrace change in your industry and to cultivate a fulfilling lifestyle aligned with your values. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” - Lao Tzu Take a moment to let that soak in. Self growth works a lot like nature. It's not an overnight process. But isn't the long process of embracing change worth it when it leads you to who and where you want to be? In today’s conversation with Chicago-based beauty business owner, Sheri Cox, you will learn how paying close attention to what you naturally gravitate towards in your life can help you to cultivate a fulfilling lifestyle. For Sheri, that is taking care of Mother Earth. That process may require big lifestyle changes, and Sheri knows first-hand that starting with small shifts like “a juice or smoothie a day” does lead to clarity and more things falling into place.  We discuss why Sheri transitioned to an environmentally-conscious lifestyle while working in the beauty industry and how decluttering her wardrobe, her Instagram, and her mind allows her to live life to the fullest! We also chat about the evolution of her 20-year career as an eyebrow expert and makeup artist. This episode will help you curate a social media feed that inspires you and will empower you to chase not only your artistic cravings but also those bigger life cravings. Tune in to find out where Sheri most loves to travel and where she craves going next! Have you already checked ‘em off of your travel bucket list? Let us know. In honor of Earth Day, we give you an easy Earth Day challenge, so we ALL can celebrate our beautiful Mother Nature together.  Food for Thought mentioned in this podcast episode:  Earth Day Challenge: Try to replace something that you throw out a lot, like a coffee cup. Practice getting into a routine of bringing a reusable cup with you wherever you go. And/or choose a creative DIY project that allows you to upcycle something! Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to contribute in cups of coffee (your funds will go towards behind-the-scenes production costs to keep up the podcast, website, and other resources we create for you) Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? Please leave us a rating & review when you subscribe! Join our email list here at creativecravingspodcast.com (scroll to the bottom) for exclusive info and fun surprises Join an awesome group of people on Facebook at Creative Cravings Community — grab our free 1-page download with a 3 part creative challenge for you there! Enjoy some food photos & recipes, inspiration, behind the scenes, and more @creative.cravings on Instagram Awesome guest interviews are coming up, tune in!  Thanks so much for listening, sharing, & being a part of this “tribe!" Subscribe so you never miss a 'beet', and connect with us on our Facebook page to meet other like-minded, entrepreneurial people! If you have any questions for us or comments for the show, click here.  

Craving A Juice a Day, Self Growth, and Evolving as an Eyebrow Expert & Makeup Artist with Sheri Cox

This week’s episode is full of fun food for thought for you to bring to the table as you feast during Passover and Easter. We have four questions for you to ask and answer while spending time with family and friends, all to help you celebrate your creative freedom this spring. We both answer these 4 questions live on air, to help you learn more about each of us and to help you brainstorm your own answers. Enjoy! Food for Thought mentioned in this podcast episode:  Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to buy each of us some coffee (you bet we both need that caffeine for late nights of editing!) We share with you 4 questions to bring to your holiday meals this year: 1. If you could invite anyone, who would you bring with you to your Passover Seder, or Easter feasts, and why? 2. What song inspires you to live your life to the fullest? 3. What’s next on your food & travel bucket lists? When can you make those plans happen? Who’s joining you? 4. What creative cravings do you have? Are you chasing them, or have you put them on hold, because of “being too busy?”  Freedom is a theme of the Passover story, so we talk a bit about the importance of creative freedom and self-expression (more on that here in the article we co-wrote) More about the beginnings of everyone’s favorite show, F.R.I.E.N.D.S Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? Please leave us a rating & review! Join our email list here at creativecravingspodcast.com (scroll to the bottom) for exclusive info and fun surprises Join an awesome group of people on Facebook at Creative Cravings Community — grab our free 1-page download with a 3 part creative challenge for you there! Enjoy some food photos & recipes, inspiration, behind the scenes, and more @creative.cravings on Instagram Awesome guest interviews are coming up, tune in! Thanks so much for listening, sharing, & being a part of this “tribe”! Subscribe so you never miss a 'beet', and connect with us on Facebook to meet other like-minded, entrepreneurial people! If you have any questions for us or comments for the show, click here. 

Celebrate Your Creative Freedom This Spring

How did a craving to live a more fulfilling life and the resurfacing of a distant memory lead our guest, Zanetta, to be the founder of Kittytown, her own coffee company, inspired by cats? This episode is one part “coffee masterclass,” one part words of wisdom for how to take action on your entrepreneurial creative cravings, and one part sharing our love for cats. You’ll be so motivated to start brainstorming more ways to do what you love! Zanetta talked with us while at her coffee roasting industrial manufacturing facility (wow, so legit!). Tune in to hear her 3 ingredients for living life to the fullest, to participate in our creative challenge (hint: it involves setting up a coffee date!), and to learn how you can support the making of this podcast. Love coffee? Love cats? Love creativity? This episode is purrfect for you! Zanetta Kok is the founder of Kitty Town Coffee & KT Coffee (wholesale). Her cat, Albert, inspired The Albert Blend, their most popular coffee that is “a little nutty, a little sweet, and so smooth you'd swear we added cream.” Go to https://www.kittytowncoffee.com/and http://ktcwholesale.com/ to order some, or a sampler of all blends! Food for Thought mentioned in this podcast episode:  Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to buy each of us some coffee (you bet we both need that caffeine for late nights of editing!) What came first — Zanetta’s love of coffee or love of cats? Ever wanted to take a Coffee MasterClass? Here’s a taste of what there is to know! How something new and exciting is happening in her business that allows her to express her culture through coffee Thoughts on how who you spend your time with, (including cats!) greatly impacts who you are and your personal growth Tips and ideas for building a consistent, creative brand We pitched a creative idea to Zanetta to see if she would create a coffee blend inspired by our cat, Gracie (@gracietheprettycitykitty) How building a business and building confidence go hand in hand (or paw in paw) What happens when consumers forget that actual humans run businesses The “lemons to lemon bars” story that helped Zanetta realize what kind of honorable business-woman she is Can you build a company and binge-watch Netflix at the same time?! What is a day-in-the-life like? What is a coffee tasting party? Where is she craving to travel next, and where does she recommend you travel next? She shares some powerful and empowering words of wisdom to encourage all of us to share our unique gifts with the world! Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? Leave us a rating & review! Join our email list here at creativecravingspodcast.com (scroll to the bottom) for exclusive info and fun surprises Join an awesome group of people on Facebook at Creative Cravings Community — grab our free 1-page download with a 3 part creative challenge for you there! Enjoy some food photos & recipes, inspiration, and behind the scenes @creative.cravings on Instagram   Thanks so much for listening & being a part of this “tribe”! Subscribe so you never miss a 'beet', and connect with us on Facebook to meet other like-minded, entrepreneurial people! If you have any questions for us or comments for the show, click here. Share this episode right meow!

Craving Freshly Roasted Coffee, Confidence, and Building a Brand Inspired by Cats with Zanetta Kok

Oh, cravings... we all get them! That delicious burrata pasta dish you ate last year in Italy, the dessert Grandma could whip up without a written recipe, the fresh squeezed juice concoction you invented that tastes like paradise, the lobster roll from that food truck you saw a well-known chef devour on Insta Stories... On this podcast, Chicago-based twin sisters, Lauren Feingold and Sari Feingold, encourage you to follow not only your food cravings, but also your craving to create. After all, you can't spell create without e.a.t! In our episodes, we bring you deep conversations with inspiring, food-loving, entrepreneurial guests who all share a craving to create across a variety of disciplines. Every Monday, we - and our guests - share our stories, insights, and lessons about what can happen when you do not ignore your cravings to create recipes, passion projects, businesses, or a lifestyle that aligns with who you are. Our guests also dish out their highest quality ingredients for living life to the fullest, so you can use ‘em in your own life! If you are an ambitious, food-loving, creative soul seeking some direction on how to live a more fulfilling life, this is your show. While working hard is a big part of life, there is so much more that fills you up. That's why we make sure to ask our guests about ALL of their cravings, so you have recommendations to add to - and cross off of - your food, travel, and creativity bucket lists! What are you waiting for? Let's dig in to the show. Visit creativecravingspodcast.com for more ways to connect with us and other listeners!

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