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Hosted by Leslie Gaar · arts · EN-US · 19 episodes
Writer and performer Leslie Gaar interviews writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all stripes. They share their stories, wisdom, and insight. You come away with motivation and inspiration for your own creative work or business, and keep making amazing stuff. Let’s do this.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWriter and performer Leslie Gaar interviews writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all stripes. They share their stories, wisdom, and insight. You come away with motivation and inspiration for your own creative work or business, and keep making amazing stuff. Let’s do this.
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives is hosted by Leslie Gaar. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Creative Jumpstart Update!" (7 May 2025, 2 minutes), "Creating in the Chaos with Author Karen Johnson" (23 April 2025, 40 minutes), and "Finding Your Unique Voice with Author Wade Rouse" (9 April 2025, 41 minutes).
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 19 episodes.
Booking probability for Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives's contact route on record: public web form.
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Leslie Gaar hosts Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives, an arts show with 19 episodes published.
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Episode #5
<p><b>Creative Jumpstart S3 E4</b></p><p><b>Creative Jumpstart Update!</b></p><p><b><br/>Enjoying the show? Take a minute to rate it and leave a review so new listeners can find it!</b></p><p>Follow us on TikTok...
Episode #4
<p><b>Creative Jumpstart S3 E3</b></p><p><b>Creating in the Chaos with Author Karen Johnson</b></p><p>Author Karen Johnson (21st Century SAHM) talks about writing through the early years of parenting, creating a place...
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
<p><b>Creative Jumpstart S3 E2</b></p><p><b>Finding Your Unique Voice with Author Wade Rouse</b></p><p>Author Wade Rouse (Viola Shipman) talks about pushing past self-doubt in order to create, embracing your unique...
Episode #2
<p><b>Creative Jumpstart S3 E1</b></p><p><b>Say What You Want To Say with Content Creator Katey DiStefano</b></p><p>Content creator Katey DiStefano (The Mother Octopus) talks about humor as a coping mechanism, finding...
Episode #1
<p>Creative Jumpstart Season 3 launches March 26th!</p><p>Writer and performer Leslie Gaar interviews writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all stripes. They share their stories, wisdom, and insight. You come away...
Episode #4
<p>My Effing Desk is now Leslie and the Drag Queen! Please enjoy this preview from our new podcast and don't forget to subscribe!<br/><br/>Leslie is a creative mom in Austin. Candi is a singing drag queen in Honolulu...
Episode #3
<p><b>My Effing Desk: S2 E3</b></p><p><b>Do It Anyway with Drag Queen Candi Shell</b></p><p>Drag queen singing sensation Candi Shell talks about focusing on what gives you joy, letting go of expectations, and the...
Episode #2
<p><b>My Effing Desk: S2 E2</b></p><p><b>Parenting for Introverts with Humor Writer Julie Vick</b></p><p>Humor writer Julie Vick talks about the challenges of parenting as an introvert, publishing the kind of parenting...
Episode #1
<p>Singer and actor Jenny Tucker talks about chasing her dreams all the way to the Big Apple, turning her acting hobby into a career while raising three kids, and being her authentic self.</p><p>Link to Jenny’s...
Episode #10
<p><b>My Effing Desk: S1 E10</b></p><p><b>Artist Anna Vartiainen: Happy Accidents</b></p><p>Artist Anna Vartiainen talks about embracing the unexpected, starting a microcinema in her home, and finding another kind of...
Episode #9
<p><b>My Effing Desk: S1 E9</b></p><p><b>Comedian + Writer Crystal Lowery: No Expiration Date on Talent</b></p><p>Comedian and writer Crystal Lowery talks about creativity as redemption, the therapy of comedy, and...
Episode #8
<p><b>My Effing Desk: S1 E8</b></p><p><b>Tango Dancer + Non-Profit Co-Founder Monica Caivano: Art is Essential</b></p><p>Tango dancer and non-profit co-founder Monica Caivano on the role of art and community in hard...
Episode #7
<p><b>My Effing Desk: S1 E7</b></p><p><b>Author + Songwriter VC Chickering: Why Not Me?</b></p><p>Author and songwriter VC Chickering on reinventing herself at 45, the scintillating sex lives of divorcees, raising good...
Episode #6
<p><b>My Effing Desk: Bonus Episode</b></p><p><b>3 Things About Pixar's </b><b>Soul</b><b> Movie</b></p><p>Pixar's movie Soul was groundbreaking in so many ways, and it has particular creative significance. In this...
Episode #5
<p><b>My Effing Desk: S1 E5</b></p><p><b>Ask Me Anything</b></p><p>Host Leslie Gaar answers listener questions about her creative roots, overcoming self-doubt, the importance of forgiveness when it comes to goals, and...
Episode #4
<p><b>My Effing Desk: S1 E4</b></p><p><b>Storyteller + Filmmaker Charlotte Moore: Follow Your Inspiration</b></p><p>Storyteller and filmmaker Charlotte Moore talks about motherhood and creativity, trusting your calling...
Episode #3
<p><b>My Effing Desk: S1 E3</b></p><p><b>Cartoonist + Writer Adrienne Hedger: Life in Cartoons<br/><br/></b>Cartoonist and writer Adrienne Hedger shares the truth about paying bills as an artist, how she deals with...
Episode #2
<p><b>My Effing Desk: S1 E2</b></p><p><b>Writer + Performer Abby Sher on Art as Activism</b></p><p>Writer and performer Abby Sher discusses her latest book, Sanctuary, co-authored with Women's March co-founder Paola...
Episode #1
<p><b>My Effing Desk: S1 E1</b></p><p><b>Author + Illustrator</b> <b>Elly Lonon: Do The Thing That’s On Fire</b></p><p>Author and illustrator Elly Lonon discusses embracing imperfection, art as a tool for healing, and...
Creative Jumpstart: Inspiration, Motivation, and Insight for Writers, Artists, and Creatives
<p>Welcome to My Effing Desk, a podcast about juggling motherhood and a creative life. Whether you've already got your own effing desk or are still trying to find it under the laundry, this podcast is for you...
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