What stops you from being creative? Why is it important to write your story, even if only in your journal? What are the benefits of creative community? Writers Jena Schwartz and Cigdem Kobu answer these questions and more this week as we talk about perfectionism, vulnerability and deepening – or starting – your writing practice.

Find Jena and Cigdem’s writing community at InkyPath.com

Learn more about Jena and her work at JenaSchwartz.com

Learn more about Cigdem and her work at PeacefulTriumphs.com

Also in this show, Bethany Tran of The Root Collective talks about what it means to be a Certified B Corp., how to shop ethically and the man who escaped gang life to make shoes. Find them online at TheRootCollective.com