Creative Cravings

Pour yourself a cup of coffee, enjoy a sweet treat, and dig in! This episode is for our foodie friends! In our conversation with Chef Danielle, you’ll not only crave a big (carb-filled) brunch, but you’ll also crave taking action towards your biggest dreams. Danielle shares all of her creative cravings: bringing friends, family, and followers joy through food, cooking Italian family recipes, entertaining her followers on social media, and growing her baked goods business nationwide. We can’t wait for you to learn how her Grandma Rosemarie inspired her to become the “bada$$ baking boss” that she is today. Danielle’s story of turning some lemons in her life into a thriving business is truly inspiring. Tune in to hear how we (co-hosts, Sari and Lauren) ended up meeting Danielle in NYC, Danielle’s 3 ingredients for living life to the fullest, all about a new secret project she’s working on, behind the scenes from filming The Big Brunch, and the unconventional way she sometimes comes up with new recipes for The Hu

Welcome to Creative Cravings podcast! We're delighted you're here. This is our one-of-a-kind ... ok, two of a kind ;) birthday episode! We hope you enjoy learning a bit more about us, your co-hosts, as we answer 31 Questions in this fun and insightful episode. For all things mentioned in this episode, get the full SHOW NOTES here with how to sign up for our newsletter, order your Cookies for a Cause, and enjoy a few discounts to brands we know you'll love as much as we do. While you listen to this episode, go to @creative.cravings on Instagram and follow us there if we're not yet connected. Enjoy!

Welcome to Creative Cravings Podcast, Season 3 Episode 3! It’s our most musical & edu-taining episode yet :) Tune in for Homer Bryant's wisdom and ingredients for living life to the fullest in the dance studio and beyond — plus, so much more! Food for thought from this episode: “The fun is in the discipline, the discipline is in the fun!” (and, “no dance without finance!”). ENTER TO WIN BULLS TIX! Here’s how YOU can earn your chance to win 2 awesome Chicago Bulls lower level tickets for a basketball game in March / April 2023 or the 2024 basketball season: By Feb 23rd, 2023 make a $23+ donation to the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center’s (CMDC) GoFundMe (tipping gofundme is optional) AND Email a screenshot/picture of your gofundme email confirmation with your donation amount, name, and date to hello@creativecravingspodcast.com along with one thing you learned or loved from this episode. That’s it! We’ll contact the winner soon after. Good luck and thank you! Excited to keep in touch? Sign up (it’s

Happy Holiday Season, Entrepreneurship Month, and Giving Tuesday! If you love this epsiode, please share it with a friend!   Food for thought from this episode: “Practice gratitude to welcome joy!”  Sign up (it’s free!) to be a Creative Cravings Insider for exclusive, fun email giveaways and to find out about new podcast episodes & must-try global recipes.    Got a craving to try anything (or everything!) we shared “on air?”  Enjoy an exclusive 20% off your first seasonal Winter Bivium Box, any time, with code CREATIVECRAVINGS20. “Practice makes pasta!” Follow on Instagram @biviumbox   Follow @creative.cravings on Instagram to see our adventures in cooking the Fall Bivium box! We’ll be adding a video to our Travel Through Your Tastebuds Series of our “trip” to Umbria, Italy from the comfort of our Chicago kitchen.    Thank you to our sponsors:  Pen & Paces by Cindy Smith Gifts for runners: 20% off anything with code CREATIVECRAVINGS    The Pantry by Hilary Burns For the foodie: 15% off The Weekly Dige

Welcome to Season 3! It’s time for a taste of Brazil and France, through the eyes of our delightful guest, Jaíne Mackievicz. This is our foodiest episode yet so you’re in for a treat! Tune in for lots of laughs, heartfelt life advice, Latin American food recs, and to learn about the secret ingredients for getting outside your comfort zone in order to chase your creative cravings. Jaíne embodies the spirit of Julia Child so well, it’s no wonder she cooked her way to victory on The Food Network’s first season of The Julia Child Challenge. Whether you love to cook or not, we hope this episode inspires you to stay tremendously interested in whatever lights you up.  Enter to be our 2nd annual Trick & Treat Challenge WINNER by October 27th! Hint: the best caramel apples are involved. Giveaway details below: Trick & Treat! Join Creative Cravings Newsletter by October 27, 2022 @11:59pm ET to enter our fun, email-only Kilwins Wrigleyville x Creative Cravings Halloween Challenge + Giveaway. Hint: the best cara

Let’s make a toast today —- International Women’s Day 2021—to Melissa Herrera, creator of Mimosa Sisterhood, a comedic storytelling podcast that celebrates the lives of women in history and history-making women, all while honoring the good, the bad, the ugly…and the bubbly! Grab a drink with us (whether it’s a coffee or a mimosa), as we dig into our podcasting friend’s craving to create her very own show and community of empowered, empowering women. Tune in to find out: how we all met (so thankful we did!) Melissa’s 3 ingredients for living life to the fullest how she turned her pain into her purpose & podcast her perspective on how creating can help us heal the role therapy has had in her life, and some self-care practices for mental health where to get delish mac n cheese with flamin’ hot cheetos what drinks we’re all sipping on + some recommendations so many mic drop moments on how to be your best self, regardless of what others think which music artist inspires her AND has the same b

Whether you celebrated Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, both, or neither, loving yourself and doing what you love will never go out of style (cue Taylor Swift)!  That’s something our Creative Cravings podcast guest this week knows to be true.  Tune in to this episode to learn something new alongside us co-hosts, Sari and Lauren, as Ali Stone — photographer, content creator, jewelry maker and founder of fashion & lifestyle blog, Those White Walls — dishes out sound-bites of wisdom surrounding her creative journey from “blank canvas” to vibrant career! If you’re wondering, “How does she create full-time? Can I do that too? How did she grow her Instagram following to 52,000+ followers of kind supporters?” then press play on this conversation. We loved Ali’s ingredients for living life to the fullest! Be sure to tag us on IG @creative.cravings as well as @alialistone to share your favorite parts of the episode.  Throughout the episode, you’ll get a taste of some of our favorite foods, enjoy some Netflix show

Food for Thought (Shownotes): Today’s fun and meaningful episode with co-hosts Sari and Lauren will have you craving ice cream and will boost your craving to make a soulful impact on others in your own unique way. Are you one of the 3+ million people who now follow Amanda Gorman after being moved by her original poem? We are both very inspired by her and her work, so we named part of this episode after a line in her poem, which also embodies the mission of Creative Cravings podcast. Through the lens of creative expression, we dive into our thoughts on the events of Inauguration 2021 and we share our perspectives on celebrating small and big moments.  Why did we personally create this episode? Because communicating through this podcast is one of the ways we get to express ourselves and create art that imitates life. We’re excited to be “twin tastemakers” and share with you some cool ways other creators have been inspired by the her-story making events, from food to fashion to illustration. Ready to co-create a

Welcome to Creative Cravings podcast! We’re so happy you’re here. We love connecting with high-vibe, kind people like you! Today’s special guest is the incredibly talented, generous, fierce, and whimsical ... Lindsey Stirling!  Lindsey truly uplifts the vibration of any rooms she’s in. She raises the vibration of the world not only with her with violin music, moving performances, and her inviting creative spirit, but also through her generosity to fans like us and to those in financial need. As you will learn in this episode, it took perseverance, overcoming hard times, and faith in herself to become the artist she has worked hard to become. While she needs no introduction, we’re gonna give her one! With 12.8M subscribers on her self-titled YouTube Channel, she wows fans with her dancing violin performances, original compositions, and collaborations with artists of all genres. She creates spectacular shows while touring all around the world, and hopefully, she’ll get to do so this year! Lindsey also hosts a Y

Give this Creative Cravings podcast episode a listen if you’re craving a shift, pivot, new start, or time to reflect and dream as we transition from the 2020 holidays to 2021! Food for Thought and actionable advice mentioned in this podcast episode with the lovely Neha O’Rourke:  Which latke recipe co-hosts Sari and Lauren both loved for Hanukkah: Sweet or Savory? How to honor when you feel ‘somewhere in between’ in life, and what steps to take to create a life that aligns authentically with who you are Tips for defining yourself not by “what you do” but “who you are”  How a career / life / energy coach can support you if you feel burnt out, unfulfilled, or in need of a lifestyle change  Neha's story of transitioning from a career in advertising into designing a career and life she feels good about, through coaching and entrepreneurship  The beauty of approaching life with empathy and valuing cultural exchange  Neha’s ingredients for living life (and each day) to the fullest What food she’s craving from her t

Usually we are hanging out with Rebekah as students in her Chicago-based Zumba class, but today we got to catch up via Zoom to learn about her ingredients for living life to the fullest, to dive deep into her self-care practices (in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month), to explore the connection between wellness & creativity, and discuss all of our cravings — from freely expressing ourselves through latin rhythms in Zumba and breathing / moving through element-based, Kinrgy (expanded fitness by Julianne Hough), to our love of charcuterie and cheese boards, global flavors that transport us, and matcha! Her story will remind you that it’s up to you to “live your life on purpose, instead of by pattern.” This episode is for you if you are someone who has moved by yourself to a new place, or, you have taken a leap of faith to follow an opportunity not knowing if it would work out, or you’ve opened up to others about something personal, or you just love to dance and express yourself through mov

LIVE, from Hollywood, this is Dancing with the Stars!!!   (Oh wait, that’s not our show…!)  LIVE, to your earbuds, THIS is Creative Cravings podcast! featuring multi-talented dancing champion & professional storyteller, Valentin (Val) Chmerkovskiy! It was such a joy for us to video chat with Val a couple weeks ago, and it’s surreal to release this episode after putting in so many hours of hard work to produce this entertaining, meaningful show.   In today’s episode, Val talks with us about all of his cravings: from his love of Italian cuisine, to his cravings to express himself through dance, music, and writing, to his craving to be the very best teacher & coach he can be. And, he dishes out his secret ingredients for living a healthy, fulfilling life!  We had a lot of fun connecting over what it’s like to create with your sibling, too! In Val’s case, he has inspired, educated, and entertained millions, and has created extraordinary dance shows with his older brother, Maksim (Maks) Chmerkovskiy, like

We’re launching Season 2, in honor of Siblings Day, with three super-powered sisters who chased their cravings to start a business together (like, real life Powerpuff Girls on a mission!). Celebrity hairstylist, Sarah Potempa, is the founder of the global, values-driven beauty brand, Beachwaver Co., inventor of one-of-a-kind Beachwaver hair-care products, and co-owner of local Libertyville, IL boutique, B. Bungalow. Her sisters, Erin and Emily, who each contribute a unique yet complementary skill set, joined the Beachwaver founding team (after quitting their respective jobs) and built the company with the strong belief that, together, they could “Dream Big, Make Waves” while empowering women to celebrate their confidence. Dig in to our special episode, filled with plenty of laughs, positive energy, honest personal stories, entertaining sibling dynamics, and lots of food for thought on how to tap into your entrepreneurial potential to turn your individual and shared dreams into reality. Don’t miss Sarah, Erin,

So, are YOU smarter than a 5th grader? Tune in to this episode to learn just how inspiring and wise kids can be. We sat down with our creative 11-year-old cousin, Ilan, to talk about our favorite cheesy foods (since National Cheese Day is tomorrow, Tuesday June 4th), and to dig into how he feels when he chases his own creative cravings, from crafts to cartoons. What does he want to be when he grows up? Tune in to find out! You’ll definitely catch a dose of his enthusiasm for living life to the fullest (and the magic of Mickey Mouse) — it’s contagious! Food for Thought mentioned in this podcast episode:  Did you know? Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to contribute (your funds will go towards behind-the-scenes production costs to keep up the podcast, website, and other resources we create for you) Loving what you’re learning (about us, our guests, and yourself)? Please leave us a rating & review when you subscribe! Join our email list here at cr

We got it from our momma! Today’s Creative Cravings episode features “Momma Fein,” Sari and Lauren’s Mom, also known as Dr. Carole of Landman Dental, her Chicago-based dental practice dedicated to creating healthy, beautiful smiles. It’s a conversation that will encourage you to celebrate anyone in your life who has influenced your own journey. Tune in to understand more about why all three of us value creativity as an essential ingredient for living life to the fullest. We hope you enjoy this inside scoop, with extra hot fudge, of course! Dig in to our special episode, filled with plenty of laughter, for some personal stories, to learn more about the unique experience of being a mom to twins, and to learn about how a personal pain-point in your own life can lead you to discovering your life’s work, as you will hear from her story. Beyond her professional career that blends art + science, you’ll also hear about how she makes time to let her creativity shine, from themed DIY birthday parties to rhyming poems t

Today’s episode with co-hosts Sari and Lauren, “Let’s Taco ‘bout Joy, Gratitude, and Belonging” is inspired by Dr. Brené Brown’s Netflix special and by real feelings about trying to find the light in a world of negative news. Tragedies around the world, whether near or far, affect us all deeply and take a toll on our mental health, so let’s have conversations that matter during May, Mental Health Awareness month. Dig in to this Cinco de Mayo episode of Creative Cravings to hear our perspective on Brené’s meaningful yet light-hearted and funny motivational talk, where she shares many essential ingredients for living life to the fullest. We share some personal stories about some joyful moments when we both felt a feeling of belonging (hint: it involves being in the studio audience of a local Chicago talk show), we encourage you to “Take 5” and write down what you’re grateful for in this moment, and we invite you to ask us questions about being identical twins! YOU — our listeners and our guests — truly make thi

How did today’s podcast guest, Jacqueline Poirier, known as @thecrazyplatelady, go from drawing on the walls as a kid, to creating a thesis on circles, to getting paid to paint on porcelain plates (circular canvases) around the world? Besides her constant craving to be creative, what are her 3 ingredients for living life to the fullest as an artist? Jaqueline Poirier is The Crazy Plate Lady / Resident Artist at The Ritz Carlton in Toronto, Canada where her hand painted charger plates are showcased throughout TOCA, the hotel’s signature restaurant. She is also an Instagram featured artist, and she chases her cravings to create by collaborating with brands and other creators, and by creating custom pieces for clients. She always squeezes in time to create just for herself, something that truly makes her happy. Dig in to this episode of Creative Cravings to see why we all agree that “you can’t spell C.R.E.A.T.E , with out E.A.T.” You will not only be inspired to either let your inner artist out or to continue on

How can you help our planet today, while also achieving more self growth? Today's guest conversation will leave you feeling ready to embrace change in your industry and to cultivate a fulfilling lifestyle aligned with your values. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” - Lao Tzu Take a moment to let that soak in. Self growth works a lot like nature. It's not an overnight process. But isn't the long process of embracing change worth it when it leads you to who and where you want to be? In today’s conversation with Chicago-based beauty business owner, Sheri Cox, you will learn how paying close attention to what you naturally gravitate towards in your life can help you to cultivate a fulfilling lifestyle. For Sheri, that is taking care of Mother Earth. That process may require big lifestyle changes, and Sheri knows first-hand that starting with small shifts like “a juice or smoothie a day” does lead to clarity and more things falling into place.  We discuss why Sheri transitioned to an environm

This week’s episode is full of fun food for thought for you to bring to the table as you feast during Passover and Easter. We have four questions for you to ask and answer while spending time with family and friends, all to help you celebrate your creative freedom this spring. We both answer these 4 questions live on air, to help you learn more about each of us and to help you brainstorm your own answers. Enjoy! Food for Thought mentioned in this podcast episode:  Sari & Lauren have a way for you to support the show! Head to ko-fi.com/sariandlauren to buy each of us some coffee (you bet we both need that caffeine for late nights of editing!) We share with you 4 questions to bring to your holiday meals this year: 1. If you could invite anyone, who would you bring with you to your Passover Seder, or Easter feasts, and why? 2. What song inspires you to live your life to the fullest? 3. What’s next on your food & travel bucket lists? When can you make those plans happen? Who’s joining you? 4. What cr

How did a craving to live a more fulfilling life and the resurfacing of a distant memory lead our guest, Zanetta, to be the founder of Kittytown, her own coffee company, inspired by cats? This episode is one part “coffee masterclass,” one part words of wisdom for how to take action on your entrepreneurial creative cravings, and one part sharing our love for cats. You’ll be so motivated to start brainstorming more ways to do what you love! Zanetta talked with us while at her coffee roasting industrial manufacturing facility (wow, so legit!). Tune in to hear her 3 ingredients for living life to the fullest, to participate in our creative challenge (hint: it involves setting up a coffee date!), and to learn how you can support the making of this podcast. Love coffee? Love cats? Love creativity? This episode is purrfect for you! Zanetta Kok is the founder of Kitty Town Coffee & KT Coffee (wholesale). Her cat, Albert, inspired The Albert Blend, their most popular coffee that is “a little nutty, a little sweet,