Create, Don’t Produce: Trusting the Process with Rebecca Campbell

In this special episode of Art & Cocktails, host Kat (Ekaterina Popova) welcomes the incredible artist, writer, and mystic Rebecca Campbell. Dive into an inspiring conversation that explores the profound intersection of creativity and spirituality. Rebecca shares her journey from a successful career in advertising to fully embracing her soul’s calling, offering powerful insights on trusting the creative process, navigating change, and the importance of creating from the heart rather than producing for external validation. Kat and Rebecca delve into the challenges artists face in today's fast-paced, content-driven world and how to reconnect with the deeper essence of creation. Rebecca's mantra "Be the mystic, not the machine" serves as a guiding light for creatives feeling overwhelmed by societal pressures. Discover how to honor your unique pace, embrace the cyclical nature of creativity, and find the courage to release what no longer serves you. Tune in to hear about Rebecca’s latest book, Your Soul Had a Dream, Your Life Is It, a powerful exploration of change, rebirth, and the sacredness all around us. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to align with their true creative path.   Powerful Quotes: "Create, don’t produce. The world may push you to keep producing, but true magic comes from creating from within." "Our time here is precious; trust the spark and let your creations originate from you, not from external demands." "Be the mystic, not the machine. Stay in your potency and create for yourself, not for validation."   Connect with Rebecca Campbell: Website: RebeccaCampbell.me Preorder Your Soul Had a Dream, Your Life Is It here https://rebeccacampbell.me/yoursoulhadadream/ Follow Rebecca on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rebeccacampbell_author  

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Art & Cocktails is a weekly podcast where contemporary art meets creativity, business, and real talk. Hosted by artist, Create! Magazine founder, and master coach Ekaterina Popova, each episode delivers honest, no-nonsense conversations that blend passion and vulnerability with real-world strategies for thriving as a creative entrepreneur. Created for artists, creatives, and artpreneurs, the show features inspiring stories and candid discussions with artists, curators, writers, and thought leaders in the arts and beyond. From navigating the art world to building a sustainable creative practice, each episode offers actionable tips, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes insights—served with your favorite drink in hand. Whether you're in the studio, on a walk, or unwinding after a long day, Art & Cocktails is your go-to space for fresh perspectives and practical tools to support your artistic journey. Tune in weekly and be part of the conversation—because your creative life deserves it. Find us at www.createmagazine.co/podcast — where the conversation about art and business starts.