Big Dreams & Little Things
Big Dreams & Little Things
Podcast Description
Join creative visionaries Karina Kampe and Maria Wronski-Ellis as they navigate the delicate balance between pursuing bold aspirations while mastering the everyday habits that lead to success. Launching March 14th, this podcast connects ambitious individuals with practical accountability strategies and soulful inspiration—whether you're running a business or simply seeking to live with more purpose and fulfillment.Based between Sweden's picturesque Gotland Island and the sun-drenched Portuguese countryside, these two songwriters, artists, and educators bring their diverse creative backgrounds to conversations that matter. From conquering imposter syndrome to crafting powerful morning rituals, each episode delivers actionable insights for those who feel stuck yet know they're meant for more.As creators of the innovative ECtA model, Karina and Maria don't just share theories—they provide practical tools for transformation. Each episode includes downloadable challenges and exercises designed to enhance your experience and create lasting change in your personal and professional life.Big Dreams & Little Things isn't just talk—it's your invitation to join a community of like-minded individuals ready to transform obstacles into opportunities. Whether you're struggling with time management, clarity of purpose, or simply need the encouragement to start "scrappy" instead of perfect, Karina and Maria offer the gentle accountability and creative wisdom to help you thrive on your unique path. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of personal development and creative partnerships, delving into topics such as imposter syndrome, the power of starting scrappy, and the transformative effects of accountability. Episodes include a mix of historical references like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien's partnership, strategies for managing perfectionism, and actionable challenges like the Power of Two Challenge and 5-Minute Conquering Imposter Syndrome Guide.
The podcast for independent artists, writers, freelancers and creatives. We talk about the real creative life, the mess and the magic –
with accountability, a supportive community, and a victory dance for every win along the way.
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Life is a staircase going up. Each act of your creative life has its own challenges and its own gifts.
Today we’re exploring the acts of creative life — from the invincible energy of your twenties to the refined fire of your later years. How do you stay sane, keep being you, and keep creating through it all?
We dive into Jane Fonda’s story as a staircase of inspiration, talk about what each act asks of you and gives you, and share what we wish we’d known at the start of Act 2. Plus, in Backstage Community, singer-songwriter Caro Luna shares what keeps her creating and how she celebrates her wins — just as she’s about to release her new album Echoes.
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Time Stamps
00:00 – Hook: The acts of creative life 01:18 – Intro & Welcome 02:23 – Episode preview: Life acts framework 03:22 – Act 1 (Birth to 30): Feeling invincible 04:10 – Karina & Maria’s Act 1 memories 07:38 – Advice we’d give our Act 1 selves 09:31 – Act 2 (30 to 60): The juggle 11:04 – How Act 2 changes your creative work 14:23 – Perimenopause and creativity 16:16 – What we wish we’d known entering Act 2 17:48 – Act 3 (60 to 90): The refined fire 23:24 – Jane Fonda’s story: A staircase of inspiration 28:01 – Science: Aging creative brain, play, relationships 30:00 – Discussing Jane Fonda’s legacy 32:45 – Backstage Community: Caro Luna 36:43 – Takeaways & wrap-up
In This Episode
- The three acts of creative life and what each one asks of you
- Why your twenties feel invincible, your forties feel like juggling fire, and your sixties offer a freedom you couldn’t access before
- How perimenopause lands right in the middle of your most productive years
- Understanding your female cycles and building female friendships on purpose
- Jane Fonda’s journey from bulimia and people-pleasing to Grace and Frankie at 80
- The science: your brain gets better at pattern recognition and complexity with age, play is a biological requirement, and relationships predict how well you age creatively
- Why ageism is stupid and creativity doesn’t discriminate with age
- Backstage Community with Caro Luna on what keeps her creating and how she celebrates wins
Big Dreams & Little Things
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Backstage Community: Caro Luna
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolunamusic/ Website: https://carolunamusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3jnrZ9lbIrLNmIeljaGhlM?si=Hgo90D32SN6foHs4GUrGtA
Resources Mentioned
Jane Fonda on Wiser Than Me Podcast: https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/wiser-than-me-with-julia-louis-dreyfus/
Alive Inside (Documentary):
- Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbHKcDWw0d4
- Streaming platforms: Netflix, Amazon Prime, or rent on various platforms
Grace and Frankie (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/80017537
Stuart Brown’s TED Talk on Play: https://www.ted.com/talks/stuart_brown_play_is_more_than_just_fun
Harvard Study of Adult Development: https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org
Julia Cameron / The Artist’s Way: https://juliacameronlive.com
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