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  • BONUS: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl and learning Spanish at 30
    Feb 25 2026

    Bad Bunny gave a phenomenal performance at the Super Bowl 60 halftime show. The show was filled to the brim with cultural symbolism reflecting his Puerto Rican heritage, language and culture. This inspired me to resume my previously abandoned language learning goals. There's a great, big multilingual world out there, and I want to be able to connect with people across language barriers and borders. At the age of 30 years old, I've decided to learn Spanish. Hop in for this quick bonus episode where I tell you why I think it's the perfect time, and never too late.

    Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

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    4 Min.
  • New music from Harry Styles and Noah Kahan, Markiplier at the movies, and art as a means of becoming
    Feb 4 2026

    "The process of creating art makes art out of you." - Brandon Sanderson

    What happens when we open our mind to the darker parts of our inner artist?

    Dive in for the season one finale of Creative Mode, where Annie shares thoughts on new singles from Harry Styles (Aperture) and Noah Kahan (The Great Divide), thoughts on Markiplier's debut film Iron Lung, and reflections on week three of The Artist's Way.

    Thank you, listener, for joining me on this maiden voyage into the world of podcasting! To keep up with me between seasons, use the links below. 💖

    LINKS:

    Listener survey 📩

    Instagram

    Website

    Brandon Sanderson - The Hidden Cost of AI Art


    Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

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    16 Min.
  • High School Musical, synchronicity, and art for social change
    Jan 29 2026

    "Art changes people. People change the world." 🌍

    In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie celebrates 20 years of High School Musical, the movie that started her love of musicals! Then, synchronicity and how being present can lead to transformation in subtle but significant ways. Finally, why the world needs your art now more than ever. 🎨


    Links:

    📩 LISTENER SURVEY!

    Instagram

    Monica Trinidad

    Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

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    9 Min.
  • Fallout and Retrofuturism
    Jan 22 2026

    Take my listener survey here! 💖

    What did the future look like in the past?

    In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie discusses the retrofuturism of the Fallout franchise (now a hit series on Amazon Prime).

    Also, reflections on Week 1 of The Artist's Way, Olympic figure skating, and the importance of having multiple creative identities.

    Links:

    Take my listener survey here! 💖

    Instagram

    Reclaim Your Excellence: The Path To A Meaningful & Joyous Life w/ Brad Stulberg

    Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

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    13 Min.
  • Make a Zine!
    Jan 15 2026

    Zines are an accessible way of self-publishing your art, poetry and creative musings. And they're totally punk rock! 🤘

    In this episode, Annie talks about her discovery of zines, beginning The Artist's Way (again), and a failed phone call to Harry Styles HQ.

    Also, all you need is AUDACITY, not talent.

    Try it and see what happens.

    Links:

    Instagram

    Let's Talk About Zines and Why You Should Make One

    How to Make a Zine the Old Fashioned Way (brattyxbre)

    How to make a Zine in One Hour

    Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

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    13 Min.
  • Radical Non-Judgement
    Jan 7 2026

    What happens when you try new things and withhold judgement? Something amazing, probably.

    Building off of last week's year in review, Annie predicts 2026 will be a year of expansion. Better warm up those hamstrings!

    Links:

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    What happens when you start taking creativity seriously? (feat. The Artist's Way)

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    5 Min.
  • Brick by humble brick
    Dec 31 2025

    What color is your castle? 🏰

    The tower is a symbol of upheaval... and transformation.

    In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie reflects on the year 2025, shares an almost prophetic journal entry, and invites you to think about what you want to build for yourself next year.

    Instagram

    Website

    Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

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    12 Min.
  • The Christmas Episode! Rediscover childhood wonder to unlock your creativity
    Dec 24 2025

    Remember how magical Christmas was when you were a kid? What else gave you that feeling of wonder and whimsy?

    In this special Christmas episode of Creative Mode, Annie plays a special message from Santa Claus himself, and revisits some of her earliest childhood memories of art and creativity.

    Later, a throwback to the Hey, Arnold! Christmas episode, the Justin Bieber Christmas album, and little Cindy Lou Who is all grown up. 🎅🎄🎁

    💡 Key insights:

    • How things from childhood find us again later in life
    • Reflecting on the things that made life fun when you were a kid and how they can show up in 2025/2026
    • Growing up is magical, too 💖

    Links:

    Instagram

    CQ Santa

    Nickelodeon's Greatest Christmas Special

    The Pretty Reckless - Where Are You Christmas?


    Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

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    11 Min.