23: Judith Balian: From The Artists Way to a Marketing Book

In this episode, Judith Balian discusses The Artist’s Way, marketing blocks and the importance of creativity in a successful life.
 “Do you ever wonder why you get an idea when you drive or take a shower? Those are right brain activities. The more we can access our right brains, the more creative we’ll be.”– Judith Balian
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About Judith Balian

Judith Balian is the author of Your Mind on Marketing: Self-Help for People Who Hate Marketing But Have to Do It Anyway. She is an inspiring speaker, teacher, and workshop facilitator.  Judith offers workshops, classes, and private coaching sessions designed to help people grow personally and develop creatively.  She has been helping businesses with business and marketing strategy for over 25 years.
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About Judith Balian’s Life Purpose

• To be in service to others as they develop their own creativity and follow their own passions.
• To be a “midwife to help people birth their dreams”.

Life Purpose Ah-Ha Moments

• While stopped in LA traffic returning from her corporate job, she was laid off by her company and decided to start her own business rather than seeking another job.

Major Life Events that Hinted at Your Life Purpose

• Expressive Arts Program at Saybrook University. She studied and practiced image making, movement, writing, guided visualization, and sounding as tools for personal growth and development.
• Before corporate job, she was a junior high teacher educating students about writing and journalism. This was a hint that she loved to teach others in a creative way.

Spiritual Belief

• Raised Catholic and has become more “eclectic”.
• Believes in God and that He has many different names: source, creator, etc.
• Believes we’re all connected and all have a purpose.

Recommended Personal Growth Resource or Practice

• Journaling
• Meditation
• Walking

About Judith Balian’s Wisdom on Igniting Life Purpose and Personal Growth

• “You’re never too old to follow your dreams. Everyone is creative, so we all have that in us.”

Interview Links and Special Offers from this Episode

• Books:
  • The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron ,
  • Embracing Your Inner Critic by Hal Stone
  • The Gifts Of Imperfection by Brene Brown
• Judith Balian’s website
• Judith Balian’s Book:  Your Mind On Marketing
• Discounted Creativity Coaching Session  (Listen for details and discount code)

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