Feeling Creatively Blocked? How to Find Your Voice, Stop Hustling, and Start Creating w/ James McCrae
Feeling Creatively Blocked? How to Find Your Voice, Stop Hustling, and Start Creating w/ James McCrae  
Podcast: Make Shift Happen with Samantha Daily
Published On: Wed Jun 04 2025
Description: If you’ve ever felt creatively blocked, stuck in the rat race, or like the people around you don’t “get” who you’re becoming, this episode is going to feel like a full body permission slip. James McCrae, the poet & meme author behind the viral IG account @wordsarevibrations joined me live in Austin for a juicy in person conversation.We chat00:12 - Why words are vibrations and how that changes the way we speak, post, & create08:04 - How to receive intuitive downloads (even if you’re not “spiritual”)09:04 - The yin & yang sides of creativity15:11 - Losing your inner artist to hustle culture and reclaiming your soul16:09 - The surprising thing that finally got James to meditate20:21 - Outgrowing your hometown & the people who don’t clap when you win31:19 - Finding your unique voice and content style on social media46:10 - Reinventing yourself (again and again) & owning the beginner mindset54:44 - The best way to handle hate comments & stay in your lane59:50 - Advice every young entrepreneur needs to hear📹 WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBESUPPORT THE SHOW:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & follow along on instagram @makeshifthappenpodcast for updates & inspiring content.SIMILAR EPISODES:The Butterfly Effect & 5 Manifestation Tips for a Top Tier LifeThe Art of Authenticity: Unveiling My Greatest Fears, Setbacks & Defining MomentsBuilding a Freedom Lifestyle w/ Becca NichollsCONNECT WITH JAMESFollow James on InstagramCheck out his websiteOrder James' book The Art of You WANT MY TOP PODCAST RECS? 👇🏼Download my CEO Podcast Playlist: 30+ hours of wisdom & inspiration from some of my favorite podcasters & peers to get you fired up for life & business.👉 SAVE 15% ON SOUL CBD PRODUCTS WITH CODE ‘DAILY’ ✨👉 SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (BOOKS, SKINCARE, SPIRITUALITY+) 🛍👉 GRAB YOUR MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN MANIFESTATION HOODIE 😍FREE & LOW COST RESOURCES FOR YOU:1. Check out my website to join my weekly newsletter and grab your copy of my Journaling Guide2. Download the New Year New Magic Manifestation Guide on my website for $22 to kickstart your dream life creation process3. Purchase the Energy of Money Masterclass for $33 to begin your wealth consciousness journey