Sunflower Club with James McCrae

Jun 19 2024 32 ep. 66 mins 28

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Sunflower Club is a podcast about creative transformation. Hosted by James McCrae, we talk with writers, artists, innovators, and content creators from diverse disciplines and backgrounds to offer inspiration for the inner artist.

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Bunny Michael | The Art of Your Higher Self

Jun 19 2024 61 mins

Bunny Michael is a multidimensional artist, musician, content creator, and author of the new book, "Hello, Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World." This interview was recorded at James's house in Austin Texas on June 15th, 2024.Join James and Bunny on their upcoming creativity retreat. Join my newsletter | Creative Alchemy: Inspiration for the Inner Ar

Brianna Pastor | Poetry, Grief & Healing Through Expression

May 06 2024 69 mins

Brianna Pastor is a queer writer, mental health advocate, and author of the bestselling poetry book, Good Grief. In this episode we talk about her journey as a poet, transmuting trauma and grief into writing, and what is was like to become Instagram famous while working at a Starbucks in New Jersey.Brianna's InstagramUpcoming class: Creative Intuition (Use code SUNFLOWER for 20% of

Amie McNee (@inspiredtowrite) | Writing, Social Media & the Myth of Perfection

Apr 03 2024 65 mins

Amie McNee (@inspiredtowrite) is an author, viral content creator, and creativity coach. In this episode we talk about writing, the myth of perfection, trusting the inner artist over the inner critic, and how to stand out in the crowded social media landscape.The Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity unlocks the secrets to the creative process, helping

"The Art of You" Book Event with Cory Allen (Live in Austin TX)

Feb 13 2024 47 mins

This episode was recorded live at The Art of You book launch event in Austin TX on Feb 8th, and includes a conversation between authors James McCrae and Cory Allen about writing, the creative process, cultivating intuition, and the art of personal reinvention. "The Art of You embodies the message that creativity is the highest form of healing, which has been beyond true in my life

Lalah Delia | Writing as Ritual

Jan 29 2024 57 mins

The Art of You "Meet the Artist" interview series, hosted by James McCrae. Featuring special guest Lalah Delia, bestselling author of Vibrate Higher Daily.Episode includes:• The Art of You book reading• Conversation with Lalah Delia and James McCrae about creativity, writing, spirituality, and ritual.• Audience Q&AThe Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming You

Emma Zeck | Creativity for Healing & Transformation

Nov 14 2023 51 mins

Emma Zeck is one of my favorite artists and one of my best friends. A poet turned songwriter, Emma recently released her debut music EP. In this episode, recorded live at Emma's farmhouse in Wimberly, Texas, we discuss topics ranging from what it means to be an artist, Emma's writing and spiritual practices, the downside of psychedelics, and how to transmute your fear and trauma in

Spontaneous Creativity: How to Attract the Muse

Oct 04 2023 50 mins

This episode is a special creativity class and workshop taught by James McCrae. The title of the class is Spontaneous Creativity: How to Attract the Creative Muse.This presentation goes deep into the nature of creativity, attempting to answer the question "Where do ideas come from?" Topics include:• The yin and yang of the creative process• How to cultivate intuition• Why the

Sophie Strand | Rewilding Mythology, Mary Magdalene, & Becoming Compost

Sep 04 2023 75 mins

Sophie is a writer and poet who blends spirituality, storytelling, and ecology to reimagine ancient myths for the modern world. She is the author of two books: The Flowering Wand, a collection of essays aimed at rewinding the sacred masculine, and her new book, The Madonna Secret, a historical novel about Mary Magdalene, which offers a retelling of the story of Christianity, that i

Joelle Bouchard | Being an Artist in the Age of Social Media

Jul 06 2023 91 mins

Joelle Bouchard (@namaste.at.home.dad) is one of the funniest and most creative people I know. A writer, artist, and comedian, Joelle is best known for her highly original internet memes, which provide deeply insightful and deeply sarcastic cultural commentary.In this episode, we discuss Joelle's creative process, memes, music, psychedelics, and paranormal experiences. Joelle is a

Cory Allen | Where Mindfulness Meets Creativity

Jun 20 2023 79 mins

Sunflower Club is a podcast about the healing power of creativity. Today’s guest is Cory Allen, a writer, author, musician, and meditation teacher who applies the ancient principles of mindfulness to modern life.In this episode, Cory and James discuss their personal creative practices, including their process for writing both books and social media content, and how developing a m