Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What if the thing keeping you stuck in life has nothing to do with productivity, discipline, or ambition—and everything to do with a disconnection from your creativity? In this episode, we explore why creativity is a missing pillar of self-development and healing. Amie McNee shares powerful practices to overcome perfectionism and self-doubt, and we discuss how consistency, compassion, and trusting the creative process allow us to finish what we start and share our art with the world.
Amie McNee is an author and speaker who has dedicated her work to empowering creatives to stop waiting for permission and start making their art. Through her books, speaking, and online community, she’s become a global advocate for the radical, necessary work of creativity.
SPONSORS
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TIMESTAMPS
2:20 What Led Amie to Become a Creativity Coach
11:05 What Does It Mean to Play
14:26 Distinction Between Types of Art
17:31 Overcoming Blocks as an Artist
29:27 Consistency & Discipline
34:48 Creating a Process You Love
40:58 Tips for Finishing a Book
47:15 Meeting Resistance in Your Creative Path
51:00 Amie's Creative Mantras
55:03 Final Message
FOLLOW AMIE
• Substack | amiemcnee.substack.com
• Instagram | instagram.com/inspiredtowrite
• Latest Book | amazon.es/We-Need-Your-Art-Something
💜Complete show notes for this episode at lavendaire.com/lifestyle-301
// watch more
✧ 8 Levels to Creating Your Dream Life | youtu.be/Z6D4x7rdkOY?feature=shared
✧ Mimi Ikonn on Success and Living Authentically | youtu.be/Ak_RiKSHrjA?feature=shared
✧ Introversion, Self Acceptance and Human Connection | youtu.be/0SNIKHUsIrI?feature=shared
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☁︎ About The Lavendaire Lifestyle
Life is an art. Make it your masterpiece. The Lavendaire Lifestyle is a podcast on personal growth and lifestyle design. Hosted by YouTuber and entrepreneur Aileen Xu, this podcast shares insight & inspiration on how to create your dream life.
New episodes released every other Sunday.
Connect with other listeners in the Lavendaire Community: lavendaire.com/discord
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What if the thing keeping you stuck in life has nothing to do with productivity, discipline, or ambition—and everything to do with a disconnection from your creativity? In this episode, we explore why creativity is a missing pillar of self-development and healing. Amie McNee shares powerful practices to overcome perfectionism and self-doubt, and we discuss how consistency, compassion, and trusting the creative process allow us to finish what we start and share our art with the world.
Amie McNee is an author and speaker who has dedicated her work to empowering creatives to stop waiting for permission and start making their art. Through her books, speaking, and online community, she’s become a global advocate for the radical, necessary work of creativity.
SPONSORS
• This show is brought to you by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/TLL
• Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period shopify.com/tll
TIMESTAMPS
2:20 What Led Amie to Become a Creativity Coach
11:05 What Does It Mean to Play
14:26 Distinction Between Types of Art
17:31 Overcoming Blocks as an Artist
29:27 Consistency & Discipline
34:48 Creating a Process You Love
40:58 Tips for Finishing a Book
47:15 Meeting Resistance in Your Creative Path
51:00 Amie's Creative Mantras
55:03 Final Message
FOLLOW AMIE
• Substack | amiemcnee.substack.com
• Instagram | instagram.com/inspiredtowrite
• Latest Book | amazon.es/We-Need-Your-Art-Something
💜Complete show notes for this episode at lavendaire.com/lifestyle-301
// watch more
✧ 8 Levels to Creating Your Dream Life | youtu.be/Z6D4x7rdkOY?feature=shared
✧ Mimi Ikonn on Success and Living Authentically | youtu.be/Ak_RiKSHrjA?feature=shared
✧ Introversion, Self Acceptance and Human Connection | youtu.be/0SNIKHUsIrI?feature=shared
Subscribe to The Lavendaire Lifestyle
• Apple Podcasts | lavendaire.com/itunes
• Spotify | lavendaire.com/spotify
☁︎ About The Lavendaire Lifestyle
Life is an art. Make it your masterpiece. The Lavendaire Lifestyle is a podcast on personal growth and lifestyle design. Hosted by YouTuber and entrepreneur Aileen Xu, this podcast shares insight & inspiration on how to create your dream life.
New episodes released every other Sunday.
Connect with other listeners in the Lavendaire Community: lavendaire.com/discord
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shop | shop.lavendaire.com
youtube | youtube.com/lavendaire
instagram | instagram.com/lavendaire
facebook | facebook.com/lavendaire
twitter | twitter.com/lavendaire
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Podcast-related inquiries | sara@lavendaire.com
