Nourishing Creativity
Nourishing Creativity with Chef Carla Contreras (formerly Show Up Fully)
Episode 88: Creating for Pleasure + Pivoting into Purpose with Life & Mindset Coach Melissa Hoffmann
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Episode 88: Creating for Pleasure + Pivoting into Purpose with Life & Mindset Coach Melissa Hoffmann

"It's about exploration, it's about play, and it's about having fun." — Melissa Hoffmann

This week’s episode is about finding pleasure in creative expression and the ability to pivot into purpose. I am joined by Melissa Hoffmann, an Intuitive Life, Mindset Coach, and Hypnotherapist for women who know they’re meant for more.

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What’s in This Episode:

Melissa shares her pivot from makeup artist to coach and how she has infused creativity in each step of her journey. We chat about making art simply for pleasure and to nourish yourself instead of seeking external validation.

She also talks about how to find balance when creativity is a big part of your work. We then discuss the creation of her newest offer, Soul Portraits, and how it builds on her other project, the Pivot Into Your Purpose podcast. 

Melissa then highlights how creativity to come back to their path. Don’t miss Melissa sharing her favorite ways to use oracle cards and tools like EFT, hypnosis, and subliminals to move through creative blocks!

Topics Covered:

  • Melissa shares that she finds nourishment in reading fiction and doing watercolor painting.

  • The difference between creating for pleasure versus creating for work, with Melissa explaining that creating for oneself is more fulfilling and less pressured.

  • How Melissa created her Soul Portraits offering: Being photographed is a powerful way to express your soul and feel empowered about being visible and being fully seen.

  • Melissa mentions that creativity plays a role in her coaching, as she helps her clients explore creative activities for their own pleasure and fulfillment.

  • Pivots and how to know when it’s time to make a change.

  • Melissa also shares her love for oracle cards and how they spark her creativity.

  • Melissa discusses the use of EFT, hypnosis, and subliminals in the creative process.

Resources Mentioned:

Nourishing Creativity Hypnosis Workshop

What’s Nourishing My Creativity Right Now?

  • Lotus Wei Flower Essences: This is my favorite subtle energy shift. I love using the sprays throughout my day. I have used these since 2010 when I spotted them at ABC Home in NYC. I used three of them after the 4.8 and 4.0 earthquakes on the East Coast the other day. If you want recommendations leave a comment below or DM me Try Flower Essences

  • My Favorite Blender Soup Recipe: I make this soup most days for lunch, it’s the ultimate fast food.

    shared the recipe + the way she eats it on her new Substack newsletter. Guide To Blender Soups

  • Geometry: If you know my food styling work via social media or this Substack then you know that one of my signature props is adding a tea towel. I love these towels because not only because they work with artists to design collections. But they actually work and soak up messes! Use the code CARLA15 for 15% off.

  • Free Hypnosis Workshop: Join Melissa + me for a live on Saturday April 20th at 1:00 pm EST for Nourishing Creativity Hypnosis workshop.

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Nourishing Creativity with Chef Carla Contreras (formerly Show Up Fully)
Nourish your creative life by listening to interviews with creatives and entrepreneurs how they create move through their creative blocks. Chef Carla Contreras is a food stylist and content strategist. Head to @chefcarlacontreras on Instagram to continue the conversation! Find her at www.carlacontreras.com