The Spark File

The Spark File Unleash your creativity with world-class creativity coaches Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien.

06/18/2026

We’ll say it clearly, and with love: Your tears are not a problem to fix. They are information. They are intelligence. They are human.
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Join us for our latest episode, the season finale of The Spark File Podcast Season 7 as Susan and Laura revisit the ideas that changed how they think, the tools that continue to shape their creative lives, and the discoveries they keep returning to long after the microphones are turned off.
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Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or found your way here this season, thank you for listening. We’re so glad you’re here.
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06/16/2026

It can often feel easier to keep ourselves “safe” by deferring our creative impulses, putting them off for “someday,” or dedicating our creative energy to other people’s projects.
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But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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Join us in our next BLAZE cohort this fall and we’ll give you the exact steps you need to make it all happen. Sign up today via the link in our bio or at thesparkfile.com for a no-pressure call with Laura and Susan to find out if BLAZE is the right fit for you.
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No matter your age or stage, your next chapter is yours to create. Let’s make it a good one.
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06/11/2026

When you’re facing a big decision, how do you know if you’re listening to intuition... or fear? And why is fear usually the loudest voice? What does intuition actually feel like? And how can we tell the difference between a warning, a protective story, and our own deep-down knowing?
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In this episode of The Spark File Podcast, “Fear or Intuition,” Susan and Laura explore the often-confusing relationship between fear, instinct, and intuition and offer practical tools for navigating uncertainty, recognizing intrusive thoughts, and finding clarity when you’re standing at a crossroads.
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Tune in today on the Broadway Podcast network or wherever you get your quality podcasts.
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It’s time to clarify your artistic vision, declare your creative goals, and take big creative swings.💥We know first-hand...
06/08/2026

It’s time to clarify your artistic vision, declare your creative goals, and take big creative swings.
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We know first-hand that taking the risk to pursue your big creative dreams can feel daunting and scary.
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And oftentimes, it can feel easier to keep ourselves “safe” by deferring our creative impulses, putting them off for “someday,” or dedicating our creative energy to other people’s projects.
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But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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Join us in our next BLAZE cohort this fall and we’ll give you the exact steps you need to make it all happen.
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Sign up today via our bio/website for a no-pressure call with Laura and Susan to find out if BLAZE is the right fit for you.
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No matter your age or stage, your next chapter is yours to create. Let’s make it a good one.
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Play is where possibility begins. When we drop the pressure to “get it right,” we give ourselves permission to tinker, e...
06/07/2026

Play is where possibility begins. When we drop the pressure to “get it right,” we give ourselves permission to tinker, experiment, and follow the path of curiosity- just for the joy of it.
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This month in The Spark File Creative Community, we are treating play as serious creative work—the kind that opens doors, sparks discoveries, and reminds us why we fell in love with making in the first place.
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If you are curious about how we can support YOUR creative dreams, consider joining us in The Spark File Creative Community. In it, you can build your own consistent creative practice through gentle structure, accountability, and connection with other creatives who inspire and lift each other up.
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You can even try it for free for 14 days. No big leap. Just a step inside. Learn more at the link in our bio or thesparkfile.com.
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We look forward to supporting you as you make space for your creative practice.
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📸 of alums of our BLAZE programming by .photography at our annual Spark File Retreat.

Today, we are shining the light of ILLUME member and amazing actor Adair Whalen as she gave a sneak peek of her Big Crea...
06/05/2026

Today, we are shining the light of ILLUME member and amazing actor Adair Whalen as she gave a sneak peek of her Big Creative Goal at our ILLUME showcase in May!
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Adair completed her MFA in International Theatre at Rose Bruford, London as well as training at Jeff Daniels’ prestigious Purple Rose Theatre. 
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During her time in ILLUME, Adair has been on a journey to strategically create a thriving audition routine that leads to her making her New York theatre debut. Along the way, she booked her first commercial. She also launched a social media series called “Read it Cold.” Check it out at .it.cold on Instagram! Inspired by her love of cold reads, Adair chooses a play, turns to a page, chooses a role - and reads it on camera stone cold, for the first time! First read is what gets posted!
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We love it, Adair! Keep going!
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Do you have a creative project that needs nurturing? Schedule a no-pressure call with Laura and Susan today via the link in our bio or at thesparkfile.com to find out more about BLAZE and other programming at The Spark File.
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We are ready for your next chapter. Are you?
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06/03/2026

What do a trad-wife time travel thriller, influencer culture, motherhood, nostalgia, and the deep human need to be seen have in common?
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Find out in our “Yesteryear” episode of The Spark File Podcast, as Susan and Laura explore a provocative question: What happens to us when we’re constantly being watched—or when we desperately want to be?
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If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re fully living your life or somehow watching it from the sidelines, this conversation may put a few sparks in your file.
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Do you have a creative project that needs nurturing? Schedule a no-pressure call with Laura and Susan today via the link in our bio or at thesparkfile.com to find out more about BLAZE and other programming at The Spark File.
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We are ready for your next chapter. Are you?
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Today, we are shining the light on ILLUME member, seasoned film-and-television producer, content creator, documentary fi...
05/19/2026

Today, we are shining the light on ILLUME member, seasoned film-and-television producer, content creator, documentary filmmaker, and Managing Partner at One Bowl Productions, Janice Doskey. Janice is sharing her work on her Big Creative Goal at our ILLUME Showcase in NYC this month!
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Janice has spent much of her career helping A-list talents like Wes Anderson, John Waters, Jennifer Aniston, and Blue Man Group, bring their unique creative visions to life. During her time in ILLUME, Janice’s Big Creative Goal has been to welcome her writing of poetry back into her life. In the poem she is sharing live on stage, called “Map to Unmarked Places,” Janice explores her journey back home to pen, paper, and her singular creative voice.
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We love it, Janice! Keep going!
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Do you have a creative project that needs nurturing?Schedule a no-pressure call with Laura and Susan today via the link in our bio or on our website to find out more about The Spark File Creative Community.
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We are ready for your next chapter. Are you?
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Today, we are shining the light on ILLUME member, theater maker, educator, and arts leader Julia Cuppy! Julia’s work con...
05/16/2026

Today, we are shining the light on ILLUME member, theater maker, educator, and arts leader Julia Cuppy! Julia’s work connects professional theater, educational spaces, and communities, and she is giving a sneak peek of her ILLUME Big Creative Goal at our ILLUME Showcase in NYC this month!
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About Julia: Julia is the founder and president of a nonprofit theatre incubator called “The Loop,” and their mission is to expand the canon of Young Adult Theatre by fostering the development of new works by skilled writers. And at The Loop, these new works are developed not just FOR young people, but WITH them! Young people are active consultants and participants in the development of these new plays and musicals, infusing them with authenticity, credibility, and nuance.
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Julia says: “We’re building stories that young people want to perform, audiences want to see, and the industry has real reason to invest in.”
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We love it, Julia! Keep going!
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Do you have a creative project that needs nurturing? Schedule a no-pressure call with Laura and Susan today via the link in our bio or on our website to find out more about The Spark File Creative Community.
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We are ready for your next chapter. Are you?
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05/13/2026

What if the people in our lives came with warning labels, gift receipts or invisible instruction manuals?
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In this episode of The Spark File Podcast, called “Personal Instruction Manuals,” Laura and Susan explore the invisible “rule books” we all carry (or should carry!) — the hidden needs, sensitivities, communication styles, expectations, and emotional landmines that shape our relationships and creative collaborations.
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Because maybe a little more clarity and awareness about who we are could save us all a little heartbreak.
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