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Tag Archives: Creativity

Isolation is an Illusion

September 5, 2024by rachelannc 2 Comments

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how much music has been a big part of my life. It’s been the biggest part of my life for more than half my life […]

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Reflection, Writing

Re: How craving attention makes you less creative, by Joseph Gordon-Levitt

January 24, 2024by rachelannc Leave a comment

I stumbled on Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s TED Talk from 2019 earlier this week, and couldn’t help but feel compelled to share it. “If your creativity is driven by a desire to […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Media, Response

Vlog with a Jog

December 16, 2021by rachelannc Leave a comment

I uncovered this vlog I made for myself about a year ago, during a midweek stroll around the reservoir — and it couldn’t ring any more true than it does […]

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Reflection, Vlog, Writing

“Roses”(Meg & Dia Cover) (One Woman Band Instrumental)

November 12, 2021by rachelannc 1 Comment

It’s funny how when you reach a real low, you gravitate towards the things that make you feel at home — the songs you grew up with, the food you […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog, Writing

Burnout

November 2, 2021by rachelannc 2 Comments

How have you all been feeling lately? Tbh I haven’t been my best (and I’m about to get really real here). I’ve been cocooning myself and staying in my empty […]

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Reflection

On Finding Joy and that Inner Child

August 28, 2021by rachelannc 1 Comment

I read something today from a band I grew up with about finding the joy in your creativity again — that inner child, the music you grew up with, and […]

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Reflection, Writing

To follow your curiosity

January 21, 2021by rachelannc Leave a comment

You have this spark in your eye, Don’t lose it. Music is a part of me, but it’s not everything. As a kid, I used to be so hard on […]

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Reflection, Writing

I Don’t Chase, I Attract

October 5, 2020by rachelannc 2 Comments

How did you come to such a place of ease and love in your life? I’ve been having a lot of conversations about pursuing passions, desires and creative pursuits. It […]

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Reflection

Vlogs from my Summer Home

September 15, 2020by rachelannc 1 Comment

Hi! It’s been five years since I last did my #vlogwithajog series and, as I was back home amongst my favorite mountains and trees for the past two months, I […]

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Reflection, Vlog

Young, Reckless and Loving It

July 1, 2018by rachelannc 14 Comments

It’s crazy to think that just one year ago, I was packing my bags and life into my car to drive down to Southern California all by myself to start […]

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Reflection, Vlog

Why Ryan Gosling’s tribute to Eva Mendes and her unpaid work stole everyone’s heart for “La La Land”

January 9, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Now the world understands why I’ve always had the biggest crush on Ryan Gosling. Upon winning best actor in a comedy or musical at Sunday night’s Golden Globe awards, it […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Media, Movies, Response

MAR 2016: Vlog on Being Creative

March 15, 2016by rachelannc 1 Comment

In the past couple of months, I’ve gone through various ups and downs with being and staying creative. I’ve picked up my guitar, played a song, felt it hit or miss […]

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Reflection, Vlog

AUG 2015: My Next (Postgrad) Move + “The Moon Song”

August 24, 2015by rachelannc 4 Comments

Earlier this past week, I fell into a mini crisis where I didn’t know what to do with my postgrad plans. I hurt my head on making the decision to […]

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Covers, Reflection, Vlog, Writing

Unique LA’s 2014 Holiday Market proves artists aren’t starving but thriving, once again

December 9, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

This past weekend, UNIQUE USA held it’s 7th annual Los Angeles Holiday Market. UNIQUE LA has grown from one small passionate event of bringing local-made design and art to the masses, […]

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Art, Articles, Concerts, Response

An introverted call to action: Susan Cain at TED2012

August 5, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

This has always been one of my favorite talks. Both empowering and insightful, it’s all about having faith in the introvert. As a self-identified introvert myself (and being quite proud […]

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Articles, Reflection, Response

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