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About Creative Groove

Oh, hello!

Are you someone who loves to do #allthethings? If so, you’ll find your happy place here at Creative Groove! We offer classes, community, and coaching around writing, creativity, freelance success, and the Artist’s Way. Pull up a chair (or magic carpet)—all are welcome here.

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I’m Jen, founder of Creative Groove and what Emilie Wapnick would call a multi-potentialite. I often joke that I’ve had nine professional lives, having worked in various capacities in entertainment, journalism, event planning, education, and as a solopreneur. The common threads that tie my eclectic career path together? Creativity and storytelling. I’m also a Diet Coke devotee, twin mama, and California girl-turned-Clevelander who’s passionate about helping others get their groove back…and I’m so glad you’re here!



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What does your creative groove look like?

Here’s how we define “creative groove:” a state of flow in which anything feels possible. Over time, it’s easy to become burnt out, disconnected, or just blah—thanks to the demands of the daily grind or a gradual misalignment with our values and goals. At Creative Groove, we serve as what Artist’s Way author Julia Cameron would call a “creative chiropractor” to help you get back in alignment and reignite your spark. Our goal is to empower you to find your version of flow (and have fun along the way)!

 

We believe…

…everyone has a story.

…everyone is creative.

…in you.

Our Core Values

At Creative Groove, we strive to live our values with every offering and interaction.

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"Jen’s classes helped me to find out where my resistance to creativity and productivity was rooted.

Through her guidance, I have found the courage to be more creative and to share my gifts.”

CREATING CONNECTION

Welcome to our inner circle.

When you sign up for a course or program through Creative Groove, you aren’t just a customer—you become a friend and valued member of our community. To date, we’ve run 10 Artist’s Way cohorts (both in-person and online), and though we start as strangers, we leave a bonded unit. Each group gets its own special name, and we stay connected through reunions and Zoom meetups after the cohort concludes. We also have a free Facebook group you can join, and we’re hatching plans for our very own membership community. Stay tuned!

OUR PLEDGE TO YOU

And Now For Something Completely Different

At Creative Groove, we pride ourselves on providing value, fun, and an experience you can’t get anywhere else. Our courses and workshops are interactive and engaging, and we strive to make everyone feel welcome and supported. Check out our offerings below, and come get your groove on with us!

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CREATIVITY

Nurture the Artist Within

Join us for a 12-week Artist’s Way journey or hop into a free morning journaling session on Zoom. The sky’s the limit!

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FREELANCING

Do Your Own Thing

Kickstart your solopreneur success with a course on how to break into freelance writing, or craft the perfect pitch letter to catch an editor’s attention.

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Start the Presses

Calling all bold types! Learn how to be your own best publicist with a crash course on gaining organic media exposure—taught by a journalist.

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Freelancing should never be free.

Plug into high-paying opportunities with our free roundup of 20 publications that pay at least $1/word!