Inside the Creative Process; Conversations with Artists, Writers, Performers, & Creatives

Fighting for Arts Funding in San Diego

In this episode, Alicia rants about the 11.8 million dollars that are meant to be cut from the City of San Diego's budget leaving funding for the arts in Sad Diego at zero. She pleads with the arts audiences, the parents, and the appreciators to take a stand for the arts in their community. But overall it's about encouraging ourselves to value the art we make and the industry as a whole. 

To take action: https://docs.google.com/document/d/192LgknYvbwpaIkRzdCUkYTKNxCkvwVw4gqWqGwFEnRU/edit?usp=sharing

MIGRATION: A dance piece at the San Diego International Airport (terminal 1) Thursdays 5/7 & 5/14 from 5-7pm

Work with Alicia: 1:1 Breathwork for Creativity and/or At the Edge of Sleep audio series: https://mailchi.mp/900f71ff42c6/aliciapetersonbaskel

Creative Reminder: Step into the Unknown

In this episode, I talk about the artist's difficulties entering unknown territory. As much as I love the mess in the middle of a process, I find myself blocked at the beginning of a process. I share about my own personal (current) experience of starting something new and the fears that come with it. 

If you enjoy this episode, check out this episode about the messy middle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-creative-process-conversations-with/id1600742208?i=1000701239978

If you'd like to work with Alicia privately in her 1:1 breathwork practice, check out her calendar here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25643833&appointmentType=category:Breathwork

Follow Alicia on Instagram at @aliciapetersonbaskel

The Value of Witnessing Improvised Dance

There are at least two outcomes that occur as a result of Improvised Dancing: vulnerability of the artist and organic composition. For me, these are two of the most sought after experiences when witnessing art: depth and surprise. In this episode, I look at two pieces of art I've recently encountered: a dance piece called CURRENTING directed by K.J. Holmes and the speculative memoir IN THE DREAM HOUSE by Carmen Maria Machado. 

If you'd like to work with me more deeply, join me for a 1:1 Somatic Breathwork Session: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25643833&appointmentType=category:Breathwork

Or Find me on Instagram @aliciapetersonbaskel

Permission to Creatives: Be Raw and Unedited

In this episode, Alicia not only encourages artists to create work that is unedited but she actually embodies this practice by publishing an unedited podcast episode and allowing the final product to live as is. Its a liberating experience but also helps the creation of artwork to be more sustainable, risky, and raw.

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Follow Alicia on Instagram at @aliciapetersonbaskel

Creative Practice as Spiritual Devotion w/ Michelle Boulé

Michelle and Alicia discuss the way dance and creative practice reflects the beauty of life when we as artists and healers make ourselves available to something "bigger" than us. Michelle brings in her knowledge of human design (and a multitude of other embodied modalities) to articulate the importance of each us learning to listen to our own alignment.

You can find more information about Michelle by heading to her website: https://www.michelleboule.com/home/

Or following her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.boule/

If you enjoyed this episode, you will definitely enjoy this past episode with Michelle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-creative-process-conversations-with/id1600742208?i=1000600879652

And if you enjoy journeying into the spiritual aspects of Creativity, please check out this episode with visual artist Kelly Heaton: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-creative-process-conversations-with/id1600742208?i=1000610592229

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There's still time to get $50 off your 1:1 Breathwork with Alicia by using the code "healthyholiday" through Dec. 31, 2025 https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25643833&appointmentType=category:Breathwork

 

Do Artists Need to be Consistent to be Creative?

We hear the word Consistent often as a goal to aspire to. As a trait that makes us worthy and often the only solution to be productive or gain the attention we seek. But Alicia wants to look at OTHER ways to be productive, creative, and "consistent".

The truth is that we are each uniquely built down to the way we process and create. There is no "one size fits all" approach to getting into your most creative space. So why not explore what works for you?

If community and focus would serve your creative process, join Alicia Monday 12/8 or 12/15 at 9am pst for a 60 minute session that includes both Breathwork and Studio Time. It's all over Zoom. To register for free: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25643833&appointmentType=86491935

If you enjoyed this episode, we suggest:

A conversation with Michelle Boulé : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-creative-process-conversations-with/id1600742208?i=1000600879652

Alicia's ongoing performance process thus far with collaborator Omar Ramos: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-creative-process-conversations-with/id1600742208?i=1000722091117

Alicia's picture book writing process: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-creative-process-conversations-with/id1600742208?i=1000724184254

Thank you for tuning in. If you'd like to stay connected with Alicia, follow her over on Instagram at @aliciapetersonbaskel or subscribe to this podcast to be notified when a new episode is released. 

Creative Refinement or My Journey as a Picture Book Writer

In this solo episode, Alicia shares one of her longest ongoing creative processes to date: 13 years of writing and editing a still unpublished picture book series. She takes you through the pivots and the pleasure of being inside a process that relies heavily on trust and intuition during her agonizingly detailed editing process. If you are a writer, this episode is for you. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please check out these other conversations with writers about their creative process:

Conversation with Author and Breathwork Guide Danielle Herring: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-creative-process-inspiration-from-artists/id1600742208?i=1000556681578

Conversation with Children's Book Author Jonna Watson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-creative-process-inspiration-from-artists/id1600742208?i=1000673610364

If you are an agent or a publisher you can reach Alicia at aliciapetersonbaskel@gmail.com

 

Reminder to All Creatives: Artist is an Identity

In this solo episode, Alicia grapples with her own personal difficulty witnessing creatives deny their creativity and she ponders ways that we can reimagine a creative process that can exist in our current lives. If you need a creative motivational boost, this is the episode for you.

If you want more of this kind of energy, join Alicia for a FREE online workshop: Monday August 25th at 9am PDT for 1 hour. Register here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25643833&appointmentType=74530187

If you'd like more information about the 10 week course (starts Sept. 8th) that will get you moving toward your next masterpiece, check it out here: https://square.link/u/D1GqlHsI

 

Allowing your Creative Vision to Emerge w/ Omar Ramos

In this episode, Alicia continues her conversation with collaborator Omar Ramos as the two stage artists reveal the emerging process for their next performance piece. Listen in on where they are in their process and how they imagine this work unfolding, as they hold onto the optimistic view that the work already exists somewhere in the future.

Listen to the rest of the conversation with Omar Ramos: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-creative-process/id1600742208?i=1000721190527

Sign up for the FREE Creative Rhythms workshop with Alicia on Monday, August 25th @ 9am pacific (recording will be available to anyone who can't make the workshop live): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25643833&appointmentType=74530187

 

Creative Collaboration with Lighting/Video/Sound Designer Omar Ramos

In this Episode, Alicia talks with friend and collaborator, Omar Ramos, a multi-hyphenate designer with a passion for integrating emerging technologies into stage performances. Omar speaks about his process when working to support the vision of directors, choreographers, or playwrights and the two artists dive into the details of dance pieces they've made together and how they support and challenge one another and the work they're making.

Check out the performances mentioned in this episode:

Untitled: Center of the Universe - https://youtu.be/QAij4QXIegM?si=2A3qXvd31jpV6zYn

Space Between (trailer) - https://vimeo.com/25787249

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To learn more about the work of Omar Ramos, please check out his website: https://www.omarramosdesign.com

To be in touch with Alicia, please feel free to email: aliciapetersonbaskel@gmail.com or find her on Instagram at @aliciapetersonbaskel