Welcome, creatives!
This is your new happy place.
You are hereby invited to put the question,
'When will it be my turn?' behind you.
For good. The End
Imagine:
- Taking isolation out of the creative life. No more struggling alone and leaving a trail of half-done projects behind.
- Let your soul drink in the magic of your fellow artists in the group. When one of us shines, we all shine.
- Living the extraordinary life you used to journal about.
- Telling your people, 'I just finished my book! I hope you can come to the book signing!'
- Applying for grants and hosting your first art exhibition. Holy fuck!
- Taking creative risks and working on your art consistently.
This is not some unattainable reality reserved for people without obligations, jobs, or challenges. You don't have to wait until you become besties with Elizabeth Gilbert and wait for her BIG MAGIC to rub off on you.
YOU are the magic.
All you have to do is say 'hell, yes!' to your creative dreams and commit to the journey.
What happens next? Let's hear from some of our SHINE members:
What people say:
"I joined SHINE after having written my book, but in the midst of publishing it. The support and guidance I received from this group was paramount in helping me get to the finish line. I never once thought of giving up during the writing, but almost gave up daily on the publishing part. This group of people kept me going with their encouragement and kindness as well as sharing the wisdom from their own publishing experiences.
I have truly met some incredible people in this group. I would recommend SHINE to anyone looking to live creatively and/or wanting to connect with other creatives."
"What Inger and Sarah have created is so rare, beautiful, and magical. Yesterday our session made my soul soar. The ways this is expanding not only my creativity, but every part of my life takes my breath away. I’m so grateful."
"I love this group!"
"I have been writing some each day and am creeping up on finishing my first draft. It has been a long road that started with an intention about 7 years ago. I am so grateful for the collective energy of this group."
"A big shift I experienced after joining SHINE is giving myself the permission to spend a lot more time on my creative projects, including learning new skills. I found myself creating a writing and art corner for myself, where I have been showing up with much more consistency than I could ever imagine. SHINE is full of creative and kind people who keep showing up for their creative lives and cheering others on, that is so inspiring to be a part of. There's no way creative magic can't touch someone in a space like this. A long-term creative container like this is an exceptionally generous offering - and I am so grateful to be part of it!"
"This is some next level shit."
"This program feels like my real life."
Thank you for creating a program and a space that allows me to move towards my heart and light. What a perfect name for our group, Shine.
Bye, bye, creative blocks!
SHINE is for people who are dying to pursue their creative dreams. They have so many ideas. Books they want to write. Songs they want to perform. Poems that are bursting out of them. It's now or never! But. . .
. . . . instead of acting on their creative ideas, they swat them away like an annoying fly with thoughts like:
-My sister is the talented one.
-What if no one is interested in what I have to say?
-This is a waste of time. I clearly have no talent.
-Working on my art doesn't make any sense, financially.
-I've missed the window.
We get it.
Maybe you used to be creative, but now it feels like a distant memory. Or maybe you're already an artist, but you just can't bring yourself to share your work with a larger audience. Not after that snarky comment from your uncle. Ugh. That still stings.
And maybe you're dreaming of writing a book about Whiskey and Women, but instead of pitching it to a publisher, you file it under, 'Things I'll do once my kids are out of the house.'
Either way, the help is near, because here you are, finding yourself on this very page, reading these exact words.
Hi, we're Sarah and Inger, the women behind SHINE, and we're here to help you create a creative journey that draws you in like a red carpet event.
You don't need a different kind of life to be an artist. (The conditions will always feel impossible.)
You certainly don't need to jump through a bunch of hoops before you get to finish your memoir, compose songs, or sell your art.
You can live a beautiful creative life ... just the way you are.
Let that sink in while we remind you that being on a creative journey is not just about the art you get to create, but the life you get to live.
A life where you learn to trust your impulses and ideas.
A life where you act on what makes your spine tingle.
A life where self-kindness keeps you from abandoning your work when everything feels like a pile of shit.
All the TED talks and books in the world can't teach you that. Showing up and spending time with fellow artists will. Like that old saying goes, 'You are the sum of the people you spend your time with.'
We've run some of the most original, life-changing, and supportive creative courses on the internet. Since 2022, over 600 participants have taken either our long-term writing programs or participated in our workshops, mini-courses, or master classes. Now we proudly co-run SHINE, and we're known for our unique combination of creativity, humour, and spirituality.
Sarah is a woman of medicine, a life coach, an artist, and the author of 6 books. She has a new book coming out in 2024.
Inger is an author, translator, practicing Buddhist, copywriter, and the author of two books. She's currently working on her third. . . .
Had we not pursued our crazy, unrealistic, illogical creative dreams, Sarah would still be dressed in a white lab coat looking at diseases under a microscope and Inger would be planning the Ambassador's next diplomatic lunch.
INSIGHTS AND PRAISE
"This group has been a turning point for me."
"I’ve searched my whole life for a community like this."
"This activates something in me that I can’t explain."
"I learned that I’m way more creative than I’ve given myself credit for."
"I’m finally following the pull towards creativity and writing, instead of putting up these walls around me or listening to the voice that says, ‘Oh, you can’t do that!"
-yes, you can join today-
and here are 8 reasons why you should. . .
❤️. Because you know in your heart-of-hearts that you're capable of so much more, but you need the right people to get you there.
❤️ Because it's kind of maddening how many of your best ideas are still trapped in the ether.
❤️ Because you're ready for your creativity to be an ally for growth, joy, freedom, and expansion.
❤️ Because it's time to spend more time on your art than on folding laundry and cleaning the kitchen.
❤️ Because you're crazy talented and you know it. But sharing your gifts makes you want to vomit and yet. . . . you would love to sell and market your work without freaking out your nervous system.
❤️ Because you want to create more than you consume.
❤️ Because you look forward to having all the breakthroughs, the progress, and the satisfaction you've been dreaming of.
And here is something to consider. Think about the amount of time women spend obsessing over food, carrying the emotional and physical workload for their household and extended family, and getting distracted by other people's priorities and demands.
While men, historically speaking, could waltz to their studio and get lost in their art without worrying about running out of milk or making supper, female artists had to fight for blocks of ten minutes there and twenty minutes there; working on their art between chores and after the kids were off to bed.
How about we buck that trend and create a life where working on our art feels as natural as breathing? This is why we've created SHINE. A safe and supportive space to create, flourish, grow, and have fun without feeling guilty about saying NO and setting happy and healthy boundaries around our creativity and art.
ALL THE PRACTICALITIES
Once you enroll in SHINE you're a member for life and get instant access to:
1. Bi-weekly ZOOM classes with Sarah and Inger that will inspire you to put your creative self in the driver's seat so that you can work unapologetically towards your artistic dreams and goals.
These classes, according to our previous participant, are the true heart and soul of our programs. It's where our community spirit truly shines. And by 'community', we don't mean a bunch of silent participants who happened to have clicked on the same Zoom link, but a gathering of humans who support and uplift each other. We celebrate individual wins and huddle around when someone is going through the not-so-easy parts of life. This is a community that supports the individual and the individual supports the group. As one woman said, 'This is the first community I've belonged to where I've never felt triggered or 'less than.'
These Zoom classes will happen on alternate Tuesdays at Noon Central Time and last 60 minutes. (Subject to change.)
2. Bi-weekly artist playdates. This is where we come together for 2 or 4 hour-slots to work on our craft. Honestly, when you show up for these dates, you see yourself blossoming into the person you always knew you could be.
These Zoom classes will happen on alternate Tuesdays from 11 am to 1 pm Central time. (Subject to change.)
3. Facebook community. Our Facebook group is like our community hall. This is where we learn what's going on, we check in with each other and we post exciting updates. This is also where you can showcase your talents, ask for support, and post questions.
4. Exclusive invitations to ad-hoc workshops and Open Mic evenings.
These pop-up events won't happen on a regular basis, but when they do they will feel energizing and fun AF.
5. Complimentary access to Sarah’s 100-day project (annually) and Inger's Meditation Resort and Fired Up (copywriting workshop).
6. Unlimited access to all our best content. Regardless of when you join, you'll have access to all recorded and written content forever and ever. Our content library will grow over time and you'll help us shape it. And remember, once you enroll, you're a member for life. For as long as this program exists, this is your place to grow and flourish, year after year after year.
(By year after year we don't mean that everything will stay the same and on repeat. This space and community will develop and evolve over time, but regardless of what and how things change, we'll journey together.)
Come! Come and create with us.
THE VIBE OF THIS ARTIST SALON
(we think you'll love it here)
There will be no one-size-fits-all curriculum to squeeze yourself into. This is not school. This means you can join anytime and never feel behind or stressed out. You don't have to catch up on a bajillion videos and a library of worksheets. Just no! The people who have joined before you are not further ahead, they've just been around a bit longer.
And truth be told. SHINE is not about linear time and traditional progress. Creativity doesn't work like that. And that's why we're not hyper-focused on helping you become a 'better' artist. . . . .
. . . . but we're here to help you become someone who consistently work on your creative projects.
Even if your parents are visiting for three weeks.
Even if your pug needs surgery.
Even if your love life is circling the drain.
Because . . .
. . . when you learn to show up for your art day after day, week after week, month after month, you'll become someone who can draw inspiration and creativity out of thin air.
To quote one of our students, "Instead of trying to fit my life into my writing, I now fit my writing into my life."
Last but not least, by teaming up with like-minded people all the heavy lifting is not squarely on you. Sure, you're the one creating a podcast, writing a script, taking up weaving, or designing a cookbook, but even the most motivated, goodhearted, and passionate people get distracted.
By teaming up with others, those distractions become a blip on the radar, not a way of life. We're stronger together, and there is just something magical about hanging out with people who get you and cheer you on.
Behind the scenes.
What our artists are working on right now:
One is a songwriter.
One is a haiku master.
One is a painter.
We have jewelry makers. . .
. . .and published authors.
Authors in the making.
Seamstresses.
Aspiring designers.
Dancers.
Photographers.
We also knit, crochet, make quilts, embroider, weave, paint murals, and ponder, 'Should I learn to play the guitar.'
What will you work on?
Come!
We can't wait to meet you!
Yes! I'm so ready for this!
The moment you join, you'll get a welcome email with all the practical info, including when our next session is. You'll also get instant access to our Facebook Group where you get to meet the rest of the gang.
But the power of this program is linked to neither weekly sessions nor Facebook. This is all about listening to the voice that says, 'It's time.'
It's about honoring your calling, as cliche as that might sound. It's also about feeling less alone and more connected with people who truly get you. And above all, it's about shaking things up a bit and really going for it.
If not now, when?
It doesn’t matter if all your creative ideas still live in your head or if you're a seasoned artist.
Either way, you'll get something out of this program.
Investment: $2499 for lifetime membership + discount on private coaching + free access to other programs run by Inger and Sarah. (In 2024 alone, those programs were worth over a 1,000 dollars.)
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SHINE merch (designed by Sarah)
MORE PRAISE
"Instead of trying to fit my life into my writing, I now fit my writing into my life."
"I feared that my life would get overbooked and I wouldn’t have time to work on my art. Now I’ve learned that even when I’m stretched, I can make meaningful progress."
"I desperately craved routine, and here I’ve learned to be intentional and plan ahead."
"I have a hard time seeing myself as an artist, but thanks to this group I’m now claiming this title for myself."
"I’ve joined because I want to find my creative voice."
FAQs
I've never called myself an artist. Is SHINE right for me?
Absolutely! SHINE is an inclusive class designed for anyone who wants to explore their creative gifts in a fun and supportive environment.
Why should I invest in a program like this?
SHINE is all about doing more of what you love and not letting doubt and hesitation hijack your creative aspirations. If you’re ready to not let another day go by where you give in to, 'I'm not ready', we'll keep you committed & motivated to work on your craft, grow your confidence, and see yourself sparkle and shine.
What do you mean by lifetime membership?
Once you enroll in SHINE, you're a member for life. Why? Because we recognize that a creative journey (or being a member of a community for that matter) isn't something we're done with after a couple of months or even a year. Once we start, we're on a roll. We want to keep going. Also, we want to create a community that honors the ebb and flow of life. Meaning, if life gets life-y and you have to hit pause for a couple of weeks, you can jump back in without feeling behind or that you're missing out. For as long as SHINE exists, this is your online home.
What are the benefits of a group program?
In a word: accountability and support. And as someone said, change your community, change your life. Also, alone it's easy for the inner critic to take over. In a group program like SHINE, we collectively demote our inner nay-sayer and clear space for more interesting voices to speak up.
What's the time commitment for SHINE? I'm super busy.
Short answer: Every other week we teach 60-min long classes, and every other week we meet for two-hour artist dates. Since this program runs year-long, you can nip in and out as you please.
Longer answer: SHINE is all about clearing away distractions, setting helpful boundaries, and creating more space for yourself and what you want. If you feel like you "are too busy" for your creativity… chances are this is exactly what you need.
Will SHINE members get a discount on private coaching?
Every member will get a 10% discount on our coaching packages, outside events, and retreats.
What exactly is the schedule again?
We'll have bi-weekly classes and bi-weekly artist dates. There will also be pop-up workshops, events, and Q & A sessions sprinkled in. All dates, times, (and sometimes topics) will be announced at the beginning of each month. And if you've participated in our other programs, you know the weekly classes will be a blend of teachings, break-out rooms, introducing new content, and sharing.
Will SHINE help me make a living from my art?
While this is not a business school, we will teach classes on marketing, copywriting, website creation, and creative ways to get your work into the hands of happy customers. These classes/workshops won't be mandatory, but super helpful for those of you who are ready to sell. It will also be helpful for multi-passionate entrepreneurs who can't figure out how to fit their art in with their other offers.
You guys are pretty woo-woo. Will there be any rituals, ceremonies, and meditations like there were in your other programs?
Yes! To put it in poetic terms:
Together we'll connect with Beasties and perform rituals.
We'll spend time in the luminous fringes of reality.
We'll sing old and new songs.
We'll plant rare seeds.
We'll find a million treasures.
We'll lie in the grass and look up at the moon.
We'll move and dance in the forest.
We'll rest and meditate.
We'll gather around the fire and tell stories.
If I don't like SHINE, can I get a refund?
We have a firm no-refund policy. Once you enroll and pay, there are no refunds for any reason, so please invest with clarity and intention
If I can't attend all the sessions, will you make recordings available?
Yes, all our sessions are recorded and you can watch the replay anytime you'd like.
