145. A Clubhouse of Transformation with Julia Motyka
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Episode # 145
Welcome to another inspiring episode of "The Creative Soulpreneur." Today, we have an exceptional guest, Julia Motyka, an accomplished writer, performer, and storyteller, whose work delves deeply into themes of transformation and homecoming. Over the next hour, host Nick takes us on a journey through Julia's creative and personal endeavors, exploring her passions and projects ranging from solo shows and plays to retreats centered on self-transformation and breath work.
Julia discusses how she balances her multifaceted career as a performer, yoga teacher, audiobook narrator, and writer, all while holding space for others' stories and transformations.
In this episode, we'll explore the intricate process of creative transformation, the importance of vulnerability, and the significance of pain in storytelling. Join us as Julia Motyka passionately discusses the joy of creating, the power of listening over giving advice, and the importance of community.
Takeaways:
Transformation and Vulnerability: Julia's creative work and personal life reflect her commitment to dismantling emotional walls and staying open in a complicated world.
**Community and Connection: Her creation of the "clubhouse" on Substack exemplifies her dedication to fostering a supportive community centered around transformation, connection, and embracing challenges.
**Embracing Pain for Growth: Through her own experiences and her role as a yoga teacher, Julia emphasizes the importance of grounding practices to navigate the pain inherent in transformation.
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Julia Motyka is an internationally recognized writer, performer, audiobook narrator, and yoga teacher who lives in NYC. She has recent pieces at Dorothy Parker's Ashes and The Manifest Station and was one of the winners of The Fish Anthology Prize for Short Memoir, 2020. Her solo show, What I Know, Now will premiere at Bay Street Theatre this summer. As a performer, she's appeared Off-Broadway and with some of the nation's top regional theatres, winning awards in San Francisco and Colorado and a nomination in LA and has voiced scores of audiobooks. She writes The Clubhouse on substack and is currently working on a memoir.
Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert. With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.
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