What Happens When You Finally Trust Your Creativity with Carrie Schmitt
What happens when you stop trying to control your art—and start listening to it?
In this moving and deeply spiritual conversation on the Create! Podcast, I’m joined by Carrie Schmitt, artist, author, and creativity coach, whose new book Awakening Creativity: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Artist invites us to rediscover the divine relationship we all share with creative energy.
Carrie’s story began in darkness. After developing a rare life-threatening allergy that left her bedridden, she was guided by an inner voice that told her: “Now that your life is over, you might as well do what you want—and paint.” From that moment on, creativity became her sanctuary and her source of unconditional love. Through painting, Carrie discovered that creativity is not something to control or perfect, but a loving force that saves, holds, and heals.
Topics We Discuss
The moment creativity “found” Carrie during her illness
Seeing creativity as a divine relationship rather than a skill
Why control blocks creative flow—and how surrender invites magic
Turning challenges into devotion and trust
Healing the artist’s wounds and rewriting our stories
How creativity connects us to love, presence, and joy
Letting go of the myth that artistic worth is tied to success
About the Guest
Carrie Schmitt is an artist, author, and creativity coach whose vibrant, intuitive paintings are filled with joy and spirit. Her work explores creativity as a sacred practice—a living relationship that guides us toward healing and wholeness. Through her writing, workshops, and programs, she helps artists reconnect with their creative essence and trust the wisdom within.
Learn more about Carrie and her upcoming Year of Awakening Creativity program and retreat at www.carrieschmittdesign.com.
Quote from the Episode
“Creativity is the kindest energy and force on the planet. It holds us, loves us, and never criticizes us. Our only job is to love it back.”
— Carrie Schmitt
Sponsor Shout-Out
This episode is sponsored by Create! Magazine—our international platform connecting contemporary artists with curators, galleries, and a global audience.
Submit your work for our Winter Solstice 2026 Print Issue, curated by Sarah Potter, at createmagazine.co/call-for-art.
We’re also supported by CreateU.co, our online learning platform featuring micro-courses to help artists grow their careers, build confidence, and master sales with ease.
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