The Creative Spirits Podcast

The Creative Spirits Podcast

By Sheryl Benjy

Sheryl Benjy is an artist, art educator and creative coach. She interviews other creatives to get tips and advice on how to have your own creative business or hobby. There is also a spiritual twist to her podcast where she incorporates a lot of healing modalities that have helped her navigate her creative work. Sheryl also shares her own tools and advice to help creatives struggle less and have more happiness and joy with their creative process.
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Part 2 of The Love and Creativity Episode with Therapist Tannaz Talasazan

Part 2 of The Love and Creativity Episode with Therapist Tannaz Talasazan

Tannaz Talasazan is a licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist with over ten years experience working with families, couples and children. This is part 2 of a very special Valentine's Day episode. Tannaz gives her insights on getting married young, the purity of love, teamwork in relationships and the importance of trust and honesty in a loving relationship. You can find her on IG @creations_by_tannaz or DM her to have your one on one session with her.

Feb 20, 202539:29
A Valentine's Day Special Episode! Bringing in Creativity into our Love and Dating Life with Psychotherapist Tannaz Talasazan

A Valentine's Day Special Episode! Bringing in Creativity into our Love and Dating Life with Psychotherapist Tannaz Talasazan

Tannaz Talasazan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist with over ten years experience working with families, couples and children. In this special Valentine's Day episode we explore different ways of being creative and how to create more sparks in our relationship with our significant other. She shares tips and sage advice on love and strengthening bonds. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Feb 14, 202546:01
How to Get Through Grief and Loss Through the Healing Power of Art

How to Get Through Grief and Loss Through the Healing Power of Art

January of 2025 made me realize how much we need to heal especially through the power of art. With the recent fires in Los Angeles and losing my beautiful studio pal Buddy , I learned how to cope with the grief and the loss through expressing myself. I also learned how to create space for my own family to grieve in their own way. In this episode, I share my experience and how you too can get through grief or loss in your own special way and have art or your creative process carry you through whatever you are going through.

Feb 04, 202521:18
The Shut The F*@k Up Method With Jorge Perez
Jan 07, 202559:03
Allowing Our Intuition to Guide Us, an Interview With a Spiritual Life Coach, Happy Ali
Dec 10, 202459:54
Overcoming Our Inner Critic and Accomplishing Our Creative Goals with Therapist and Author Tannaz Talasazan

Overcoming Our Inner Critic and Accomplishing Our Creative Goals with Therapist and Author Tannaz Talasazan

Tannaz Talasazan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience working with families, couples, and children. Outside of her practice, Tannaz enjoys writing poetry and cooking for her husband and three beautiful kids. In 2023, she wrote a poem for her children when her son was just six months old, which she found beautiful and decided to illustrate and publish as her first children's book (You Are My Shining Sun) with the help of Sheryl Benjy. Tannaz is a positive and driven person who encourages others to pursue their dreams and strive for their best. 


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Nov 26, 202449:20
Going From a Six-Figure Venture Capital Career to Starting Her Own Venture Following Her Dreams
Nov 12, 202447:13
How does art move you?

How does art move you?

After reading the book Memoirs of a Geisha again, I realized how art can move us in more ways than one. Whether it's going to see a dance performance, going to an art gallery, watching a movie, art is all around us if we are open to seeing it. And there are so many ways to create art. Join me as I talk about different ways of creating and learning.

Nov 05, 202412:00
Are you too comfortable? Do you try new things or are you afraid to?

Are you too comfortable? Do you try new things or are you afraid to?

We as humans tend to stay where we are comfortable because it just feels good and it's too hard or painful to change. But what if we tried one new thing this month? Maybe a new recipe or medium? What if we tried watercolors instead of oils? Or started to take dance lessons or played the instrument we always wanted to play (the one we make our kids play) . Join me as I talk about how you can try one new thing and see how much it will enrich your life, like it did mine!

Oct 01, 202417:40
Start your own Art Journey and Manifest your Dreams! How I started my own art journey several years ago and how you can too.

Start your own Art Journey and Manifest your Dreams! How I started my own art journey several years ago and how you can too.

What is an art journey? What can you do to start one today? How can creating an art journey manifest your own dreams? I will share everything I have done and how it has helped me on my artistic/creative journey.

Sep 25, 202417:40
500 Million Dollars of Stolen Art! Lessons I learned from visiting this gorgeous museum in Boston.

500 Million Dollars of Stolen Art! Lessons I learned from visiting this gorgeous museum in Boston.

I love to travel and discover new places. When my dear friend took me to the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum, I was in awe. Then I heard about the heist that happened where 500 million dollars of art was stolen! I will share that story with you in this podcast and the key lessons I learned by Isabella Stewart Gardner. Sometimes the best medicine in life is travel and art. It's that simple!

Aug 06, 202419:59
Letting Go of Control

Letting Go of Control

Jul 17, 202417:19
Do you believe in Miracles? I have a very inspiring story for you!

Do you believe in Miracles? I have a very inspiring story for you!

After seeing my cousin in a coma after a stroke and at times losing hope we slowly started seeing signs of miracles in process. I truly believe that no matter what happens in life that we must never lose hope and to always see the miracles that are going on all around us, big or small.

Jul 09, 202420:03
Just Jump! Feeling the fear and doing it anyway. This story will inspire you.

Just Jump! Feeling the fear and doing it anyway. This story will inspire you.

I remember watching a video on Steve Harvey and how he gave a speech to JUST JUMP! It really changed my perspective on a lot of things. When my son told me to do the same as I was looking down 12ft into a Cenote I was terrified but I thought of Mr. Harvey in that moment. Sometimes we need to just feel the fear and just do it! You will love this episode, please listen until the end and please share with anyone you know will be inspired by it.

Jul 03, 202426:20
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway! How I was afraid to try something new with my art but did it anyway

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway! How I was afraid to try something new with my art but did it anyway

Have you ever been afraid to up your game and try something new with your art? I know I have! I have been wanting to create a more professional backdrop for my Body Art for the Soul series but have been afraid of failing at it until I took action and saw that it actually turned out better than ok. You too can get out of your own way and do what I did.
Jun 25, 202412:23
What is Human Design and how can it help you as a creative? My interview with Jahje Ives.
Jun 18, 202439:45
Knowing your worth and a lesson I learned from a 12 year old selling his artwork for $200,000!

Knowing your worth and a lesson I learned from a 12 year old selling his artwork for $200,000!

Do you know your worth? Do you believe in yourself? Join me in this captivating story about a 12 year old boy named Andres Valencia. And have you seen AGT’s golden buzzer Richard Goodall and his amazing performance singing “Don’t Stop Believing”? Another great story and what it taught me.
Jun 11, 202411:22
Coffee and Creativity Time!☕️🎨. Age has no limits and a message from those transitioning/dying.

Coffee and Creativity Time!☕️🎨. Age has no limits and a message from those transitioning/dying.

Bring out your coffee and paint and join me and Christine Lane for a fabulous conversation about never being too old to live your best life and try new things. And listen until the end for a captivating story of one of Christine’s patients and his last moments here on earth. His words will give you goosebumps!
Jun 04, 202436:12
What Frida Kahlo and my cousin who just came out of a coma taught me about the healing power of art

What Frida Kahlo and my cousin who just came out of a coma taught me about the healing power of art

After watching a documentary on Frida Kahlo and visiting my cousin after he has come out of a coma, I realized even more the power art has to help us through the most difficult and challenging times. What challenges do you face and how do you cope with them?
May 28, 202414:13
An Inspiring Story of a 12 Year Old Famous Artist and What She Taught Me

An Inspiring Story of a 12 Year Old Famous Artist and What She Taught Me

Lots of kids paint. But 12-year-old Aelita Andre is an established artist known for her abstract paintings inspired by everything from nature to music. Andre, who is from Melbourne, Australia, was just 2 years old when she had her first gallery exhibit. Since then, the painter’s work has been exhibited in cities around the world, including London, Hong Kong and New York City. She has sold paintings for as much as $30,000. Some people have called her a young Jackson Pollock. But Andre isn’t interested in being compared to other artists. She creating her own style. I will share with you what I learned from this wonderful young lady and how you too can go beyond your limiting beliefs and be the Creative Spirit you always wanted to be!
May 20, 202415:39
Are You Ever Too Old? An Inspiring Story of Grandma Moses who started painting at the age of 78

Are You Ever Too Old? An Inspiring Story of Grandma Moses who started painting at the age of 78

Are you ever too old to follow your dreams? Are you ever too old to paint again, or play an instrument or learn a new skill? In this podcast I share an inspiring story of Grandma Moses and how she started to paint again at the age of 78! Moses' work has been a subject of numerous museum exhibitions worldwide and has been extensively merchandised, such as on greeting cards. In 2006, her 1943 painting titled Sugaring Off was sold at Christie's New York for US$1.2 million, setting an auction record for the artist.
May 13, 202414:18
Coffee and Creativity with Christine and Sheryl, today’s topic: How We Fostered our Kids Creativity
May 06, 202434:08
How To Be The Light Through The Creative Process
Apr 30, 202416:08
How to Heal Through Art and Channel Your Inner Child Again

How to Heal Through Art and Channel Your Inner Child Again

Art has healed me in more ways than one. In this episode I share how art can heal you as well by tapping into that inner creative child.
Apr 23, 202417:01
How to burn your art and let it go inspired by artist David Best

How to burn your art and let it go inspired by artist David Best

I was inspired by watching a reel on Instagram by architect and artist David Best and how he makes priceless art and doesn't sell any of his work. In fact he burns them after he is done at a festival called Burning Man. I always found the act of burning art very intriguing and love the spirituality and meaning behind it. Please listen for more details and inspiration.
Apr 16, 202415:36
Never Giving up and 3 key lessons I learned from swimmer Diana Nyad

Never Giving up and 3 key lessons I learned from swimmer Diana Nyad

In this episode I talk about an inspirational true story of Diana Nyad and 3 key lessons I learned from her. In 1978 Nyad first attempted a Cuba-to-Florida crossing, which was some 110 miles (180 km) across the Straits of Florida. She swam with the aid of a shark cage, but rough seas forced her to abandon the effort. After turning 30, she gave up swimming to focus on a career in broadcast journalism, but decades later she decided to take another shot at the goal that had eluded her. She failed twice in 2011, both times without a shark cage: in August she was forced to quit after some 29 hours because of an asthma attack, and in late September her swim was cut short after 40 hours when she sustained painful jellyfish stings. A lightning storm and other obstacles foiled her fourth attempt, in August 2012, after she had spent 60 hours in the water.

The following year, at the age of 64, Nyad made yet another attempt, aided by a 35-person support team that included Bonnie Stoll, her coach and former partner. After 52 hours 54 minutes 18.6 seconds, Nyad completed the epic swim on September 2. In the ensuing days, however, some critics faulted her for not following strict guidelines known as the English Channel rules, which forbid distance swimmers to ever make contact with another person or a support boat. While Nyad acknowledged being touched by members of her support team as she donned or removed specialized gear that protected her against dangerous jellyfish stings—gear that she deemed “a lifesaving necessity”—she insisted that such contact was incidental and that she never touched a boat during the swim.


Nyad was the author of several books, including the memoirs Other Shores (1978) and Find a Way (2015), the latter of which focuses on her historic swim. She was also the subject of the documentary The Other Shore (2013) and the biopic Nyad (2023), which starred Annette Bening in the title role and Jodie Foster as Bonnie Stoll. Nyad was inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in 1978 and the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.
Apr 09, 202416:24
3 Tips for Spring Cleaning your Studio Space and more!

3 Tips for Spring Cleaning your Studio Space and more!

When you declutter your space, magic happens! You clear out the old energy to bring in the new, more vibrant energy🌟. Here are 3 tips to have a cleaner and more organized space. Don’t forget to leave a review, subscribe and like!
Apr 01, 202421:28
Part 2 of my interview with Jessica Schiller, Serendipitous Moments and Expressing Yourself

Part 2 of my interview with Jessica Schiller, Serendipitous Moments and Expressing Yourself

Check out Part 2 of the latest episode where I was interviewed by Jessica Schiller, the host of The ALIVE Podcast. These are her words: Your inner child longs to come alive in your creative spirit. Yet we live in a world that overemphasizes the power of form and technique over living in the play, or creating just for the sake of the person you become along the way.

In this episode, Sheryl Benjy shares how her art is more than just the tangible piece she creates, but more of a moving meditation and a process that invites play through creativity and emoting the experience.

In the emoting, Sheryl helps people heal through trauma and challenging life experiences in both the creative process + by immersing in the piece as a divine reminder that the spirit always remains.

I personally connected with Sheryl through a painting of one of the hostages following the events on October 7th and was so deeply moved by how she uses her art to express what cannot be put into words, and evokes this same feeling in both the families of the victims and the entire community at large who feels so helpless in such a tragic time.

She also speaks so beautifully to the dynamic of being both Iranian and Jewish, and how this interplay of ancestral experiences continues to influence her artistry in a way that moves others to become more resilient and feel peace amidst the chaos.

Mar 14, 202447:22
How to Practice Play + Experience Joy in the Creative Process, my interview with Jessica Schiller

How to Practice Play + Experience Joy in the Creative Process, my interview with Jessica Schiller

Check out Part 1 of the latest episode where this time I was interviewed by Jessica Schiller, the host of The ALIVE Podcast. These are her words: Your inner child longs to come alive in your creative spirit. Yet we live in a world that overemphasizes the power of form and technique over living in the play, or creating just for the sake of the person you become along the way.

In this episode, Sheryl Benjy shares how her art is more than just the tangible piece she creates, but more of a moving meditation and a process that invites play through creativity and emoting the experience.

In the emoting, Sheryl helps people heal through trauma and challenging life experiences in both the creative process + by immersing in the piece as a divine reminder that the spirit always remains.

I personally connected with Sheryl through a painting of one of the hostages following the events on October 7th and was so deeply moved by how she uses her art to express what cannot be put into words, and evokes this same feeling in both the families of the victims and the entire community at large who feels so helpless in such a tragic time.

She also speaks so beautifully to the dynamic of being both Iranian and Jewish, and how this interplay of ancestral experiences continues to influence her artistry in a way that moves others to become more resilient and feel peace amidst the chaos.

Feb 29, 202444:17
Overcoming obstacles when following your dreams with Twice The Kindness founder Christine Lane
Feb 09, 202401:04:06
The Universe Has Your Back and Gabrielle Bernstein
Feb 05, 202417:25
Trusting your intuition and allowing the evolution of your art with Katy DeBra

Trusting your intuition and allowing the evolution of your art with Katy DeBra

In this episode we talk about trusting your intuition, being open to the evolution of your art and going with the flow. Celebrating 24 years as an artist, intuitive and energizer, Katy DeBra brings harmony, peace and beauty to people, events and living spaces.  In her sparkly, fun, calming presence she offers original art and reproductions, commissions, murals, body art, intuitive readings and Reiki+ energy healing. Clients frequently refer to their experience as “soul-refreshing”, amazing and magical.  Katy loves color and sees art as the perfect vehicle for expressing the energy and movement that underlies our physical world. Her fluid, figurative abstracts often feature the elements in celestial, fantasy and personal mythological themes.  The ongoing intersection of art and energetic/spiritual paths continues to enchant this Californian along with rainbows, trees, skies, sunlight, moonlight, flying (in a plane too ;) dancing, animals and coffee. Find Katy: KatyDeBra.com shop.katydebra.com @artluminous on Instagram Katy DeBra on Facebook  Katy DeBra Artist Intuituive on Facebook (biz page), Yelp & Google Etsy.com/shop/artluminous  Find Sheryl Benjy on IG @sherylbenjy_art or www.sherylbenjy.com
Jan 23, 202435:25
Day 5 of you daily dose of inspiration! 5 days, 5 minutes, 5 quotes to help recharge your day!

Day 5 of you daily dose of inspiration! 5 days, 5 minutes, 5 quotes to help recharge your day!

Day 5 out of 5 of your daily dose of inspiration! 555 is a magical number and that’s what came to me during a meditation. So I decided to apply it to my podcast and creat 5 episodes for 5 days with 5 quotes. Each quote is from my Creative Spirits group on Facebook. Please join, would love to see you there!
Jan 14, 202406:38
Day 4 of your daily dose of inspiration! 5 days, 5 minutes, 5 quotes to help recharge your day!

Day 4 of your daily dose of inspiration! 5 days, 5 minutes, 5 quotes to help recharge your day!

Day 4 out of 5 of your daily dose of inspiration! 555 is a magical number and that’s what came to me during a meditation. So I decided to apply it to my podcast and creat 5 episodes for 5 days with 5 quotes. Each quote is from my Creative Spirits group on Facebook. Please join, would love to see you there!
Jan 13, 202406:37
Day 3 of your daily dose of inspiration! 5 days, 5 quotes for 5 minutes.

Day 3 of your daily dose of inspiration! 5 days, 5 quotes for 5 minutes.

Day 3 out of 5 of your daily dose of inspiration! 555 is a magical number and that’s what came to me during a meditation. So I decided to apply it to my podcast and creat 5 episodes for 5 days with 5 quotes. Each quote is from my Creative Spirits group on Facebook. Please join, would love to see you there!
Jan 12, 202406:41
Daily dose of inspiration, Day 2. 5 days, 5 inspiring quotes for 5 min.

Daily dose of inspiration, Day 2. 5 days, 5 inspiring quotes for 5 min.

Day 2 out of 5 of your daily dose of inspiration! 555 is a magical number and that’s what came to me during a meditation. So I decided to apply it to my podcast and creat 5 episodes for 5 days with 5 quotes. Each quote is from my Creative Spirits group on Facebook. Please join, would love to see you there!
Jan 11, 202406:38
Need your daily dose of inspiration? 5 quotes, 5 minutes and 5 days of uplifting words/good vibes!

Need your daily dose of inspiration? 5 quotes, 5 minutes and 5 days of uplifting words/good vibes!

555 is a magical number and that’s what came to me during a meditation. So I decided to apply it to my podcast and creat 5 episodes for 5 days with 5 quotes. Each quote is from my Creative Spirits group on Facebook. Please join, would love to see you there!
Jan 10, 202406:38
Create a new, decluttered studio space for the new year with 6 tips from Marie Kondo.

Create a new, decluttered studio space for the new year with 6 tips from Marie Kondo.

Marie Kondo is a organizing guru from Japan that has 6 tips for decluttering that will help you with your studio space and home. I have followed these tips myself and found them so useful. Start the new year clutter free so you can create better and create a better energetic space!
Jan 08, 202415:11
What do you want to manifest for 2024? What you can do to create more magic this year.
Jan 01, 202421:57
Be BRAVE and have the courage to be your best creative self!
Dec 25, 202312:20
Are you a creative with low self esteem or self worth? You are not alone!
Dec 18, 202315:23
The 3 key lessons I learned from interviewing other creatives.
Dec 11, 202314:45
The pros and cons of AI art and how you can use it in your work with Mary Ann Benoit

The pros and cons of AI art and how you can use it in your work with Mary Ann Benoit

In this episode we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of AI (Artificial Intelligence) art and ways you can use it for yourself and your own work. Mary Ann Benoit, President of Northern Lights Home Staging and Design, has revolutionized the world of Interior Design, Virtual Design and Energy Art with her unique Aligned Design system which a foundation in her subliminal energy art. She's renowned for her unique transformative approach to Interior Design, both in Alaska and worldwide online.
Her Interior Designs are not just about aesthetics; they create magic by intertwining art, science, and energy with a foundation built on energy. She sculpts spaces that resonate with and support their inhabitants to be aligned with who they truly are. Her ethos? "When your space is better, you are better. When you are better, the world is better. And the world needs you”. Her style? “Globally inspired, soulfully aligned.” Using the lively color spectrum of global styles, combined with her energy-infused AI and fractal art collages with subliminal energy messages, Mary Ann's designs are more than just visually appealing; they're a testament to one's spirit and uplift and support you to reach your highest potential.
Drawing inspiration from her 30-year tenure as a wildlife biologist, nature's splendor is intricately woven into her designs. As Alaska's exclusive Certified Color Strategist, she elevates color choices to an art form using color science. Her energy art, rooted in sacred geometry,
serves as a design foundation, resonating deeply with its beholders through subliminal supportive energy messages coming through layers of energy infused fractal art. Dive into her world with an Aligned Design consultation, which includes your personalized energy art portrait. And, for art aficionados, her creations are available on
Pixels.com and other platforms. Follow on IG @northernlightsstagingalaska1 or go to www.northernlightsstaging.com. You can find Sheryl Benjy on IG @sherylbenjy_art or www.sherylbenjy.com.
Dec 05, 202301:01:05
Not being afraid to speak your truth and being authentic with social media influencer Elaine Chaya

Not being afraid to speak your truth and being authentic with social media influencer Elaine Chaya

Nov 27, 202331:12
My experience after reading Make Miracles in 40 days and how that changed my view on gratitude.
Nov 20, 202317:57
How to deal with the haters on social media.
Oct 31, 202317:47
Taking creative risks and getting through the discomfort with Roxanne Baird

Taking creative risks and getting through the discomfort with Roxanne Baird

Roxanne Baird likes to refer to herself as a wanderer. She is lit up by roaming and experiencing the beauty of this earth and has always had an innate curiosity about exploring the energetics and workings of the inner world. For her, often these two types of journeys are the same. She’s been a teacher in different forms in the work world for over 25 years, and most recently as a writer, she uses her words to connect to the experience of being human.

You can follow Roxanne’s current #50to50 project on FB or IG

FB: Roxanne Baird (www.facebook.com/rocky.bee.1213)
IG: @rocky8bee (www.instagram.com/rocky8bee)
Oct 23, 202335:02
How to bring more light through creativity during difficult times.

How to bring more light through creativity during difficult times.

How do you express your feelings? Do you sing, dance, paint, write poetry? These are all ways to express our many emotions. We were born with an array of emotions for a reason and suppressing them will not do us any justice. I will share what I have done during a difficult time in my life dealing with the tragic loss of many innocent civilians in Israel. If you would like to donate to an organization to give aid, the link is below. Be the light today🌟 https://secure.afmda.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2000&2000.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&s_src=OperationSwordofIron&FURL=UR&s_subsrc=bloomberg&utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-mikebloomberg&utm_content=later-38395238&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio
Oct 17, 202320:25
Encore episode! From corporate sales to Poet, an interview with David Morin
Sep 25, 202342:44
How to avoid NFT scams and other potential scams as an artist
Sep 18, 202318:09