In October of 2022, Gina released a book/record that chronicled her diagnosis and battle with breast cancer. In the next few episodes during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gina shares a bit of her story, how creativity kept her going on some of life's darkest days, and some memories of the songs from this project, as well as the songs themselves. In this episode, Gina discusses the song Hope Deserves and Anthem. Gina's Book - Hope Deserves an Anthem: One Creative's Quest to Bring Light to Life's Dark Places - is available on Amazon. One Creative's Quest to Bring Light to Life's Dark Places The songs from this project are available on all streaming platforms. CHAPTER 1 - HOPE DESERVES AN ANTHEM  Gina Boe / Joel Lindsey VERSE 1 How can words and melodies  Offer any remedy To weary souls and breaking hearts How do verses and refrains Calm a fear or soothe an ache Or shine a light into the dark Well I can’t explain this mystery But I’ve seen it and I’ve felt it and seems to me (that) CHORUS Hope deserves an anthem ‘Cause sometimes it's a song That keeps someone believing There’s a reason to go on And people need reminding Something good is gonna happen So we sing, we sing ‘Cause hope deserves an anthem VERSE 2 Seems like everywhere I turn Shouts of anger, doubt and hurt Are ringing out for all to hear (So) How much louder should the sound Of love and grace and truth resound ’Til echoes of despair soon disappear Chorus Bridge It might as well be me who holds the pen To tell someone that they can breathe again But if this is music you’re meant to compose Then I will sing it loud enough so everybody knows Chorus  ​EnCorps Songs / Sunset Gallery Music / Curb Dayspring Music

Today's guest is singer/songwriter Harrison Boe. Harrison is a Nebraska native currently living in Nashville. You can find Harrison's music everywhere music is streamed! Harrison and Gina talk about what it takes to pursue the dream of doing what you love and the importance of remembering why you're chasing down a dream in the first place. 

Lee Black is a songwriter and artist originally from Monroeville Alabama, now a resident of Nashville, Tennessee. Lee shares a bit of his journey to embracing his call to writing and tells how he manages to ride the rollercoaster of the creative life. He also talks about the release of his new Christmas EP, "'Tis the Season." You can find all of Lee's music everywhere music is streamed, including HERE!

Gina is joined by her friend and frequent co-writer, Lisa Qualsett to discuss Lisa's song Magenta - cowritten with Lee Black.  MAGENTA Lisa Qualsett / Lee Black Dimly tinted are the days In shades of stone and sepia But if it weren’t for times like these I wouldn’t love magenta And if it weren’t for tears that fall And wash the colors colorless Bleeding fear and joy to one I wouldn’t love magenta Bursting through the morning sky Then gone until the end of day If it burned with every hour It wouldn’t take my breath away So give me fog and gray sometimes To keep me grateful for the sun ‘Cause if I had a perfect life I wouldn’t love magenta And how I love magenta

In this episode, Gina talks with her son, Houston Boe, about his new documentary, "Freshman Year." A second year student at Grand Canyon University, Houston spent his first year of college documenting his life and the lives of several close friends as they navigated their first year at college. What resulted was a full-length film you can find on YouTube HERE. 

In today's episode, Gina talks with Ned Pauley. Ned is an Organizational Development Consultant in the banking industry AND the author of the book series "That Question Book." These books each include 360 conversation questions to create healthier relationships in a variety of contexts.  You can find Ned's books on Amazon HERE.

In today's episode, Gina talks with Songwriter, Publisher, and Record Label Owner, Joel Lindsey. As a songwriter, Joel has 35 #1 songs, 21 Dove Awards, 9 BMI Awards, 2 ASCAP awards, 4 Platinum records, 7 Gold records and 11 platinum videos to his credit. Now in his fourth decade as a songwriter, Joel talks with Gina about how he continues to create through the struggles life has thrown his way, including multiple bouts with cancer. 

Welcome to the Hopeful Creative! I'm your host, Gina Boe, and this is where we'll talk about how to pursue living a creative life with HOPE. I know how difficult it can be to do your creative thing, day after day, while facing the dragons of comparison, rejection, resistance, and despair. But there IS a way to do what you love to put good and beautiful things out into the world. I'll have a variety of guests talking about how they create and unleash new work, and I'll have practical advice and encouragement to help you pursue your creative calling with HOPE and purpose.