Welcome to "MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business," the podcast where we explore the transformative power of creativity in both personal and professional realms. In this insightful episode, your host, Jennifer Glass, is joined by the dynamic and inspiring Karen DeLoach—an accomplished artist, art mentor, author, actor, and creativity specialist. In this episode, they dive deep into the therapeutic potential of art and the unique ability it has to heal and awaken the creative spirit within us all.

Karen shares her multifaceted journey, from her bold decision to attend film school in her 50s to her passion for teaching and mentoring others in the arts. Together, they discuss the intriguing intersection of creativity and technology, particularly the potential and limitations of AI in the arts, where Karen advocates for embracing technology as an empowering tool rather than a threat.

Throughout the episode, Karen offers guidance on exploring and nurturing creativity, drawing from her personal experiences and stories of resilience, including her own transformative path in the arts and heartening anecdotes of her students' success. With an emphasis on engaging the brain's creative side, she highlights the significance of balancing both hemispheres to achieve stress relief and happiness.

From discussing the therapeutic benefits of all forms of art—including music's profound role in personal healing—to advocating for a safe, criticism-free environment where creativity can flourish, this episode is a compelling reminder of the healing power of arts at any stage of life. Listen in as we uncover how creativity can be harnessed as a superpower to overcome challenges, bring joy, and lead to a fuller, more satisfying life.

About my guest: Karen DeLoach is an artist, art mentor, author, actor, and creativity specialist. She is passionate teaching about the miraculous healing potential of art. Stirring up the creative in others is her SUPERPOWER. She has a BFA in painting and theater, MA in Ceramics and Film Certificate in Film Production. She teaches Art History & Appreciation in college using textbooks that she has written.

Connect with Karen on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and on the web at https://www.getcreativewithkaren.com.

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