In this final episode of season 1, we conclude with honest thoughts and a transparent talk with Shelby (@shelbyswygert). She shares her reasoning behind her 4-5 month social media break, along with words of what's to come and some encouragement for you as well. If you struggle with comparison or perfectionism and sometimes get overwhelmed by the world of social media—this is a wonderful episode for you to tune into. Thank you for listening and once again a sweet reminder of why we are created for a purpose and to always remember that you are never alone. More Updates: www.shelbyswygert.com   Follow along! @CreatedCommunity @ShelbySwygert    

A guest that I've been wanting to bring on since before this podcast was even created. A vulnerable, in-depth, and honest conversation about therapy, your mental health and wellbeing. Today I introduce to you, Dee MacCloskey. She is an angel on earth, with so many hats in life. From a therapist, youth pastor, mother, wife, friend, she brings so much goodness to the world and I’m honored to be sharing with you her words of wisdom today. We go over:  - Why Dee switched from a modeling career to a counseling career - Why we need to keep OUR pitchers filled before we pour into others  - Breaking the stigma of therapy, but also to be cautious of not over exaggerating the mental terms to an extreme - Best Way to Find a Therapist I highly recommend grabbing a paper and pen near the end of the episode. You are strong, there are many resources to help you when you are feeling down, and taking care of yourself and mental health is never selfish.   Show notes: www.shelbyswygert.com Help: www.psychologytoday.com   Follow along! www.instagram.com/TheCreatedPodcast www.instagram.com/ShelbySwygert www.instagram.com/DeeMaccloskey  

Ever heard of a live wedding painter!? I hadn't until I met Chloe!  Today I'm introducing you to my good friend and mentor, Chloe Strickland. As a live wedding artist, fashion designer and co-owner of the Artizan Studios, Chloe is an incredible friend and talented artist! Chloe graduated from SCAD, the Savannah College of Art & Design, and continues to paint for couples around the country on their wedding day. In this episode, Chloe and I discuss how she got into making live wedding painting her living, advice to artists, The Artizan Studios and their mentorship programs, along with more fun questions at the end and laughs! So grab a nice cup of coffee or tea and enjoy this convo with my dear friend and mentor, Chloe Strickland! Show Notes: www.shelbyswygert.com Instagram: @thecreatedpodcast @label_bychloe @shelbyswygert  

Found yourself caught up in a massive to-do list that you feel you're disappointing yourself over and over? Never checking off all the boxes and then on a continuous cycle? I feel you. Today I'm going over a text that my friend sent me that truly opened my eyes to my unrealistic to do list and why I'm prioritizing a slower lifestyle that helps me accept and love myself even more. Cozy up and listen in! So happy you're here.  Show Notes: www.shelbyswygert.com Instagram: @thecreatedpodcast @shelbyswygert

Ever wondered what the life of an embroidery artist is like? This episode takes you through just that with Melissa Galbraith's—who is the embroidery artist behind MCreativeJ! In this episode, we go over so many good things for a small business owner! How to stay true to your pricing, what apps Melissa is using for her beautiful Instagram, all her inspirations, and more words of wisdom to my artists out there!  I’m so excited to introduce you guys to Melissa as I've been following along on her journey for a while so it was really special to be able to ask her some creative questions.  Enjoy dear friends, create something for you this week!

Our special guest today Brittany, takes us through what the word Unbreakable truly means to her. This inspiring human is a teacher, speaker, writer AND youtuber, she is also the Founder and CEO of the Unbreakable Organization. Brittany is passionate about inspiring others, just as I am, and she has actually helped me through some of my healing of my own through her selfless acts and loving ways. Her dedication to help others is so apparent through her social media @fivefootoneteacher and she truly is an inspiration to many. I hope she can now be one of your inspirations as well, being able to guide you and uplift you through your daily life!

Have you ever been told you can’t.… which makes you want to achieve what you “can’t” even more? Despite all the warnings she was told, Natalie McPherson built her company in ONE week and has been a boss woman ever since! We get to hear all the behind the scenes of Whateva Lola, a lifestyle brand for women who do and wear whateva they want! Nat is also is a full time content creator over on her personal Instagram @natlovesthat and has since worked with over a dozen brands such as Honda, Aerie, Urban Outfitters, OPI, and Disney! In this episode, you’ll hear the story behind the famous pom pom earrings, tips to supporting small businesses during this time, emotional talks about our anxieties, and finally lots of encouragement and tips for staying happy and healthy. Nat also opens up about her past struggles with people doubting her abilities and how she stood firm in herself and products. Ever since I met this gem at a pop-up shop, we’ve been supporting each other and our businesses ever since. We both love to inspire women to find their creative voice in the world so I knew bringing her onto the show was going to be insightful, uplifting—and I was right! So wherever you are right now, are you ready to listen in on a chat and love this sweet girl as much as I do!? THE CREATED FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecreatedpodcast/ THE CREATED INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecreatedpodcast/ THE CREATED SHOWNOTES: https://www.shelbyswygert.com/blog-1  

“What’s one thing you take away from Prague?” Today, I will answer that question alongside Janine, as we bring you the highs, lows, and everything in between the life of studying abroad! All the details from our trips around Europe are revealed, along with the cheapest place we visited, our crazy experiences, (aka almost-missing-the-bus and Janine getting lost in a Czech IKEA), to our favorite wine bar in Prague, and even the epic list of ranked McDonalds. So we have lots of laughs, travel tips, stories and of course—we will discuss the mentalities we brought back to America. We can’t wait to laugh alongside you as we reminisce on our greatest adventure yet and the reasons as to why we are forever grateful for this experience.

Jeanette Johnson is our special guest this week, as she takes us through her journey opening a unique-one-of-a-kind photography studio with her husband. Jeanette and Josh started Wall Crawl with all of their savings and was entirely self-funded. In addition, we discuss her many other endeavors, along with her moments of doubt to moments of greatness. Grab a paper and pen because Jeanette includes some killer points and quotes.

You are here for a purpose and I'm so excited you are here. Welcome to The Created Podcast, where Shelby Swygert takes you through a bundle of creativity and inspiring stories. This week Shelby is going over exactly why she decided to start a podcast, a little bit about my creativity, how she eventually turned her artwork into a business, and what the future holds. She excitedly explains how this came to be and what you are to expect for episodes to come. So again, a big warm welcome along with many thank yous, and we are so excited you're here. Welcome to The Created podcast.  Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/124996292233640/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecreatedpodcast Instagram Host: www.instagram.com/shelbyswygert