Create-Today with Beth Buffington

E70 You can wake up your creativity—and thrive, guest Jaime Townzen, author, illustrator

17 Apr 2025

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You CAN wake up your creativity—and thrive, guest Jaime Townzen, author, illustrator Visit www.bdi-create.today for workshops, online courses, the Create-Today Membership, and personalized coaching! 💡 👉 Join the Create-Today Membership https://www.bdi-create.today/membership_coachingConnect with a creative community that supports YOU and your creative needs and goals. 🎨 This week on ‘Create Today with Beth Buffington’, Beth chats with Jamie Townzen, a renowned Southern California-based writer and professional artist whose watercolor paintings have gathered international acclaim. Jamie has a powerful story about how she rediscovered her creativity through watercolor painting during a period of personal loss and transformation. She shares her transformation from UCLA pre-med to a creative writing major at the University of Redlands. She was influenced by a empathetic professor who saw her creative strengths and obsession with storytelling. You’ll find how she rediscovered her creativity after it had dimmed when life showered her with grief, change, and the pandemic. You’ll find how you can strengthen your creativity and reach for goals that you’ve dreamed about. Jaime offers insights about her debut novel ‘Absorbed;' the healing power of art; and the importance of belonging to a creative community. Jamie's story encourages listeners to find their own creative outlets and embrace vulnerability for personal growth and well-being. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Jaime Townzen 01:09 Jamie's Creative Journey and Early Influences 02:55 Discovering a Passion for Writing 05:55 Rediscovering Creativity Through Painting 09:26 The Healing Power of Art 15:35 Writing and Publishing 'Absorbed' 21:57 Book Details and Supporting Local Bookstores 24:32 Exploring the Library's Hidden Gems 24:47 Creativity and Confidence: A Personal Journey 25:20 The Power of Creative Communities 26:16 The Creative Pledge: A Promise to Yourself 31:16 Daily Creative Rituals: Building a Healthy Habit 33:54 Finding Time for Creativity in a Busy Life 37:28 Small Steps to Reignite Your Creative Passion 40:46 The Healing Power of Creativity 43:13 Connecting Through Creativity: A Family Affair 46:22 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Show Notes: How to find Jaime Townzen: www.jaimetownzen.com http://www.instagram.com/jaimegetscreative https://www.facebook.com/jaime.townzen/ https://tiktok.com/@jaimegetscreative How to purchase Jaime’s book ‘Absorbed’  Jaime highly recommends finding her book through your closest independent bookstore. To order her book at a bookstore or library use this ISBN number: Paperback: ISBN 9798218513580 Hardcover: ISBN 9798218516178 Also available for purchase through: Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Kobo AmazonAmazon Link:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jaime-Townzen/author/B0DNHZY5BQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=cad1506b-7bd2-474f-9356-1a03603be0c5

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Create-Today with Beth Buffington

E70 You can wake up your creativity—and thrive, guest Jaime Townzen, author, illustrator

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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