Podcast
Born Creators
Hosted by Toni Dawkins · EN
We are all born creators – but, we forget. This show is your weekly reminder that even as adults, we get to make it all up as we grow. Hosted by Toni Dawkins, an artist, guide and intuitive channel, Born Creators explores ”creator consciousness” through conversation. In each episode, Toni and her guests (leaders, artists, mold-breakers) discuss how they face doubt, fear, and resistance on their path to fully embodying the Creator within. Here, it’s never too late to color outside the lines, leave the boxes behind and reclaim your birthright as a creator of your own life.
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Surrender Is Sacred
May 8, 202500:17:39Tap to summarizeIn this season finale episode, Toni dives into the power of surrender, exploring how this sacred act allows us to get out of our own way to make space for Source (the ultimate Creator) to place us on a more rewarding, fulfilling, and aligned path; one that may not make sense to the mind but speaks to the truth of our Souls. TIMESTAMPS 00:29 Reflecting on the conversations from Season 1 02:16 Uncovering the power of surrendering 08:14 We are all co-creators with Source 11:54 Toni's personal surrender moments 15:02 Turning inward for the next best step 16:51 Closing thoughts & affirmations WANT TO WATCH THIS EPISODE? Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@intuitivetoni FOLLOW THE SHOW & HOST https://www.instagram.com/borncreators.project https://www.instagram.com/intuitivetoni
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Befriend Your Inner Critic, Break Generational Cycles with Chetna Metha
Apr 24, 202500:51:32Tap to summarizeTo become someone we've never been, we have to do things we've never done. And that is when our inner critic gets very, very LOUD. Chetna Mehta, a multidisciplinary artist, alchemist, and creativity doula, shares profound wisdom on how to connect with the inner critic instead of fighting against it, allowing us to experience true creative freedom and end generational cycles. In this powerful conversation, we explore what it takes to shift from being on autopilot to living as conscious, embodied creators. TIMESTAMPS 01:35 Meet Creativity Doula, Chetna Mehta 02:54 A Full Circle Moment 06:02 The Path to Creativity and Disruption 07:54 A Life-Changing Wake-Up Call 15:44 The Role of the Body in Creativity 22:07 Balancing Individual and Collective Paths 28:31 The Power of Sacred Witness 28:52 Identifying and Connecting with the Inner Critic 32:52 The Inner Critic as a Rite of Passage 37:06 Individuation and Ancestral Healing 41:44 Privilege, Responsibility, and Liberation 43:35 Opportunities for Creative Growth 48:56 A Creator As Defined by Chetna WANT TO WATCH THIS EPISODE? Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@intuitivetoni WORK WITH CHETNA https://mosaiceyecollective.com https://www.chetnamehta.co https://www.instagram.com/mosaiceye https://www.youtube.com/c/Mosaiceye FOLLOW THE SHOW & HOST https://www.instagram.com/borncreators.project https://www.instagram.com/intuitivetoni
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You're Not Crazy, You're Awakening with Spiritual Mentor & Guide Cue Joy
Apr 17, 202500:43:19Tap to summarizeHave you always been...different? Saw things other people didn't see? Felt things no one else felt? You may be spiritually gifted and in the process of expansion. In this episode, Toni and Cue Joy – a spiritual mentor, guide and leader committed to supporting authentic soul expression within the human experience – explore the balance between spiritual and physical worlds, the power of meditation, and the importance of embracing your multidimensionality. If you’re on a path of personal and spiritual growth this one’s for you! TIMESTAMPS 00:58 Meet Cue Joy: Spiritual Mentor, Guide, and Leader 01:57 The Power of Authentic Expression 02:42 A Journey of Spiritual Awakening 04:05 Working with Spirit: Daily Practices and Challenges 18:14 The Importance of Meditation 26:43 Understanding Spiritual Guides 29:42 Balancing Spirituality and Daily Life 36:18 The Role of Ego in Spiritual Growth 40:56 What Is a Creator to Cue? WANT TO WATCH THIS EPISODE? Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@intuitivetoni CONNECT WITH CUE https://www.instagram.com/cue_joy (IG) https://www.readysouls.com FOLLOW THE SHOW & HOST https://www.instagram.com/borncreators.project (IG) https://www.instagram.com/intuitivetoni (IG)
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Directing BIG Creative Energy with Filmmaker Kayla Robinson
Apr 10, 202500:46:26Tap to summarizeWhat is it like to transmute big emotions and intense feelings into brilliant, healing art? We find out from Kayla Robinson, an award-winning creative director and filmmaker who specializes in character-driven stories that explore identity, grief and connection through marginalized perspectives. After over a decade in advertising, Kayla made the powerful choice to say "yes" to becoming a film director – facing intense doubt, fear, and perfectionism along the way. In this heartfelt episode, we discuss the importance of sharing your work even in its early stages, inviting the right collaborators, and taking aligned action to actualize your ideas. It’s a must-listen for any aspiring creative. TIME STAMPS 00:55 Meet Kayla Robinson, Creative Director & Filmmaker 02:55 A Decade-Long Friendship 06:59 Navigating Emotions as an Artist 09:04 Creating from Joy, Not Only Darkness 13:46 The Importance of Collaboration in Filmmaking 20:24 Transition from Art Direction to Filmmaking 23:10 First Steps into Filmmaking 23:43 Creating 'Ball is Ball' 31:07 The Importance of Trusting Yourself and Taking Action 43:06 A Creator As Defined by Kayla WANT TO WATCH THIS EPISODE? Subscribe to our YouTube channel CONNECT WITH KAYLA @kaylorray (IG) Website IMBD FOLLOW THE SHOW & HOST @borncreators.project (IG) @intuitivetoni (IG)
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The Dance Between Discipline and Freedom with November Rose
Apr 3, 202500:36:26Tap to summarizeCan you have true creative freedom without discipline? We explore this question and more with artist, producer and DJ, November Rose. November Rose AKA the Samurai Cowboy, is an Atlanta-based electronic music producer and DJ, known for his unique blend of jazz, film music, and house genres who is on a mission to restore romance and adventure to dance floors worldwide. This powerful conversation dives into the role of ego in creativity, the power of self-creation, and the process behind building out an immersive sonic experience. SHOW NOTES 01:18 Meet November Rose: The Samurai Cowboy 05:26 The Duality of Discipline and Freedom 11:07 Exploring Ego and Creativity 15:51 Creating 'Required Tastes': An Immersive Experience 21:27 The Role of the Inner Child In the Creative Process 27:27 The Divine Dance Between Masculine and Feminine Energies WANT TO WATCH THIS EPISODE? Subscribe to our YouTube channel CONNECT WITH NOVEMBER ROSE Instagram Apple Music Spotify FOLLOW THE SHOW & HOST @borncreators.project (IG) @intuitivetoni (IG)
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Rest, Breathe, Receive: Embodying Feminine Leadership with Casey Michelle
Mar 27, 202500:43:44Tap to summarizeAre you allowing yourself to receive? In this episode, Toni chats with Casey Michelle, a breathwork instructor, entrepreneur, content creator, and brand architect about the importance of practicing stillness and slowing down to honor her feminine energy while building sustainable, successful businesses. In this vulnerable conversation, Casey shares how she is returning to the basics of breathwork and embodiment practices to move through a significant shift in her life. TIMESTAMPS 01:14 Meet Casey Michelle: entrepreneur and breathwork Instructor 02:44 What is Creator Consciousness? Do you embody it? 04:32 Navigating Personal Blocks and Challenges 06:59 Balancing business and emotional shifts 09:12 Where masculine and feminine energy intersect 16:38 The power of feminine energy 22:27 The feminine sees; the feminine leads 23:41 Finding safety in nature 25:35 Balancing structure and flow 35:12 A message for Casey's inner child 39:55 What is a Creator? WANT TO WATCH THIS EPISODE? Subscribe to our YouTube channel FOLLOW OUR GUEST @_caseymichelle_ (IG) @theexhale.studio (IG) @connectedcamping (IG) FOLLOW THE SHOW & HOST @borncreators.project (IG) @intuitivetoni (IG)
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Face Your Shadow, Find Your Voice with Rissa Vibes
Mar 20, 202500:41:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Toni chats with the multidimensional musician, channeler, and creative powerhouse: Rissa Vibes. This candid conversation dives into Rissa's artistry, self-creation journey, and how she practices shadow work, a practice of shedding light on the parts of yourself that are repressed, unaccepted, or unintegrated – and in turn connecting to your most authentic self. SOCIAL: Follow Rissa: @rissavibesofficial (IG) Follow Toni: @intuitivetoni (IG) Follow Born Creators Project: @borncreators.project (IG) TIMESTAMPS: 00:54 Meet Rissa Vibes: A Multidimensional Musician 02:26 The Origin of 'Rissa Vibes' 06:00 The Power of Naming Yourself 08:00 Exploring Shadow Work & It’s Importance 12:35 How To Do Shadow Work 22:28 Working With the Resistant Ego 28:58 Rissa Vibes' Artistry and Creative Journey 35:52 The Importance of Answering the Call to Create 38:54 Exploring What a ‘Creator’ Is + How to Connect with Rissa
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Answering The Call, Doing It Scared
Mar 19, 202500:12:07Tap to summarizeWelcome to the first ever episode of Born Creators, where host Toni—an intuitive channel, guide and artist—shares her personal journey of overcoming fear and embracing her true creative self. Toni recounts her struggle with societal and familial expectations, her battle with perfectionism and anxiety, and her ultimate decision to leave a high-stakes job to pursue a life aligned with her soul's calling. 00:32 Welcome to This New Creation 01:27 The Call to Create 02:28 A Sensitive Child Turned Perfectionist 05:28 Hitting the Wall 07:35 Embracing a New Path 10:22 Creator Consciousness
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