What happens when you try new things and withhold judgement? Something amazing, probably.

Building off of last week's year in review, Annie predicts 2026 will be a year of expansion. Better warm up those hamstrings!

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What happens when you start taking creativity seriously? (feat. The Artist's Way)

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What color is your castle? 🏰

The tower is a symbol of upheaval... and transformation.

In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie reflects on the year 2025, shares an almost prophetic journal entry, and invites you to think about what you want to build for yourself next year.

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Remember how magical Christmas was when you were a kid? What else gave you that feeling of wonder and whimsy?

In this special Christmas episode of Creative Mode, Annie plays a special message from Santa Claus himself, and revisits some of her earliest childhood memories of art and creativity.

Later, a throwback to the Hey, Arnold! Christmas episode, the Justin Bieber Christmas album, and little Cindy Lou Who is all grown up. 🎅🎄🎁

💡 Key insights:

• How things from childhood find us again later in life
• Reflecting on the things that made life fun when you were a kid and how they can show up in 2025/2026
• Growing up is magical, too 💖

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Nickelodeon's Greatest Christmas Special

The Pretty Reckless - Where Are You Christmas?

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