# Collaboration with Cassandra Ellis

**URL:** <https://forum.podcaster.community/t/collaboration-with-cassandra-ellis/2743>\
**Category:** Podtalk\
**Created:** [July 26, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/collaboration-with-cassandra-ellis/2743 "2022-07-26T19:51:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![craigconstantine](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/craigconstantine/32/2322_2.png) [@craigconstantine](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/craigconstantine)\
**Post date:** [July 26, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/collaboration-with-cassandra-ellis/2743/1 "2022-07-26T19:51:52Z")

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How can the experience of working collaboratively in podcasting inform and enhance creative and personal growth?

Supporting others’ podcasting journeys can provide surprising insights into personal creativity.

> “Listening to that has led me to situations and experiences and people that make—that have me feeling uncomfortable in a good way, uncomfortable in a, 'Oh, this is the next thing.” ~ Cassandra Ellis (19:52)

# Episode
https://podtalk.show/collaboration-with-cassandra-ellis/embed/#?secret=qeiPFhd4pU

The discussion emphasizes the importance of relationships in fostering creativity and collaboration, especially in the context of podcasting. Cassandra shares insights about hosting a “creativity potluck,” an event that inspired a collaborative partnership in supporting another’s podcast project. This interaction highlights the value of seeing creative work as part of an artistic continuum rather than a solitary task.

The conversation also explores how discomfort can be a catalyst for growth, urging creators to lean into challenges and follow their intuition. Recognizing podcasting as a relationship-driven process rather than an isolating endeavor provides a framework for discovering blind spots, whether technical, emotional, or creative. The exchange advocates for embracing small acts of courage and openness to serendipity.

# Takeaways

Relationships in creativity — Learning happens best in connection with others or with non-human elements like nature.

The value of discomfort — Growth often comes from stepping outside one’s comfort zone.

Collaborative roles — Reframing roles as partnerships enhances creative dynamics.

Continuum of creativity — Podcasting and similar endeavors are part of broader artistic expressions.

Intuition and serendipity — Listening to internal cues can guide transformative decisions.

Blind spots in podcasting — Identifying personal or professional gaps can lead to better outcomes.

Interpersonal growth — Supporting others fosters unexpected self-discovery.

# Resources

Virtual birthday creativity potluck — An event concept designed to celebrate and share creativity among participants.

Support groups for newsletters — Initiatives that focus on helping individuals develop and maintain email newsletters.

Rule Breakers Support Group — A renamed initiative encouraging people to rethink self-imposed rules, especially in business.

Podcasters’ collaborative retreats — A concept where podcasters meet to share ideas and develop creative projects together.

_(Written with help from Chat-GPT.)_

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**Author:** ![cassandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ce7236/32.png) [@cassandra](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/cassandra)\
**Post date:** [July 26, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/collaboration-with-cassandra-ellis/2743/2 "2022-07-26T21:50:17Z")

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As I said in my email to you just now, @craigconstantine… “Our conversation happily greased the mind wheels… they are whirling at full capacity.”

Thank you for that!

For those listening… if you’re feeling called to connect further with me, check out my main virtual homebase at [bewithcassandra.com](https://www.bewithcassandra.com). As of now, this site is primarily utilized as my weekly email newsletter. Subscribe if my words resonate with you.

My slowly growing podcast is also called Be With Cassandra. Here’s my simple Acast website for now: [Be With Cassandra - Hosted by Cassandra Ellis](https://shows.acast.com/bewithcassandra).

Lastly and honestly most important to me in this moment… if something in this conversation sparked something within you and you want to share it, I’d love to know about it!