Testimonials
TESTIMONIALS
““I came into the Lab feeling completely burnt out on creativity. I was looking for something to help me re-learn how to enjoy the process of creating. Being a part of the Lab set me back onto that path of creating from a space of joy and curiosity. I recommend it wholeheartedly!””
“I loved the Lab — it was great to make time to focus on my creativity, identify my blocks as well as my creativity sparks, and connect with others who want to live inspired lives.”
— Melissa Borrell
“The Lab was invaluable in helping me go deeper to rediscover my creative voice, and to help me identify and shake loose some bad habits and ‘stuck thinking.’ I recommend the Lab to anyone wanting to get in touch with their creativity.”
— Karen Blizzard
“Through the Creativity Lab, I acquired new tools to unlock my creativity in a way I didn’t know I needed. I’m excited to continue exploring these ideas and my own story!”
— Liza Fishbone
“Until I took the Lab, I had no idea that perfectionism and fear had me in such a strong-hold. The Lab was a freeing experience. Process and practice are so much more important and rewarding than my previous focus on an end-product. This Lab has really opened my eyes, mind, and heart.”
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“There isn’t much that’s more energizing than surrounding yourself with creative people a few hours a week.”
— David Wells
“Although it was challenging examining myself and my habits, it was ultimately very rewarding and made me feel more confident in my path toward a more creative life!”
— Tara Barton
“It was a great experience to connect with other creatives in the community, judgement-free! The Lab is an inclusive environment to learn, explore, and express.”
— Alex Mitchell
““A life-changing experience. The most positive, freeing, encouraging, challenging, heartening and enjoyable explorations I’ve been part of in quite some time. Erin set up an environment in which kindness and generosity to one another was encouraged. This allowed me to feel I could be myself, free myself from inhibition and open myself to new concepts and a sense of possibility. Optimism and confidence, then, resulted. I started to feel creative. There were countless tools to encourage creativity, group activities and readings that informed, motivated and inspired. The beautifully spacious, fresh and minimalistic environment complete with the creativity library made just being in the space a joy. THANK YOU!”
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“I had just started writing again after years of hiding from my journals when a friend told be about Story Lab. It has been the most serendipitously rewarding experience to share with a lovely group of fellows who understand and from whom I have learned a lot.”
— Mabel Rodriguez
“I knew I felt blocked and stuck creatively and I did not want to waste another year not working towards my goals. A big goal was exploring and learning more about narrative storytelling. Story Lab was the solution to this—it has been heart-opening, collaborative, safe, and inspiring in all the best ways to get me into action.”
—Desdemona Bandini
“My two big take-aways are: 1) There is a common thread connecting us all which can be understood more clearly through our creativity, and 2) writing in story form draws out my inner thoughts like nothing else has before.”
— Laura Eldredge
““If you’re on the fence, do it! I was, because I thought the Lab was just for writers … It’s so much more. It’s evident that Erin put a lot of time and love into creating the curriculum. For me, the experience was about changing how I thought about creativity and being creative. It is for everyone.””
“I highly recommend this course to anyone wondering, itching, or getting back into a creative life. It’s more than just exploring what it means to be a creative person, but also, it’s an opportunity to connect with yourself, especially the parts you have been hiding from or have forgotten.”
— Christina Shimrock
“Story Lab was the best use of time in terms of quality guidance and the enthusiastic reboot I was seeking to continue to mine for stories! There is a new personal trust in my voice.”
— Gina Cornejo
“Erin was a remarkable facilitator. She created a comfortable space while also challenging us to look inward at what was holding us back. I didn’t know what to expect–I hadn’t been in a workshop setting for many years–and found the lab to be inspiring and energizing. I’ve been writing more than I have in years. I can’t say enough positive things about the experience.”
— Laura Burke
““Whether you’re a writer, a painter, or a general maker, this class has inspired my creativity and challenged me to become more intuitive and present in seeing the creative possibilities all around me.””
“It’s refreshing to have a safe space to come back to weekly to check in, inspire, and motivate your creative self.”
— Olivia Riordan
“Every Monday night for two months, I was allowed to break loose, chase my tail, break things, and be my-weird-self. Everyone needs time for that.”
— Matthew Nikolajevic
“The Lab delivered exactly what was promised — a much needed jump-start to a creative revitalization inside myself.”
— Lorrie Salome
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“I want more. I feel that I would learn something new if I took the lab 20 times. It is so chock-full of wondrous suggestions for me to carry on my creative journey. Thank you for the experience.”
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“I love, love, love how each class had dynamic experiences that were simultaneously intimate and expressive. I’m excited to take more.”
— Tikva Kingrea
“Erin is a wealth of knowledge on the craft of stories, and very supportive no matter what your experience or where you are at in your own journey.”
— Alyssa Benedetto
“This creativity lab has been transformative for me. I’m seeing new ways to infuse creativity into every aspect of my life.”
— Torin Kexel
““The Lab is a loving lens focused on our potential, our resistances, our purpose... our stories. I recommend it for anyone who is interested in self-examination and repurposing our lived experience for creative bounty.””
“If you’re struggling to unleash your creativity or want to be surrounded by like-minded creatives, take this class! You will not regret it, and you will learn so much about yourself.”
— Amrit Dhillon
“Before participating in the Creativity Lab, I never really thought of myself as a “creative person,” but through the workshop and the Lab readings, I was able to unlock my creativity and start writing. I would emphasize that the Lab is not just for “creative people” but for everyone.”
— Gabbi Lindgren
“The Lab was the best thing I’ve done for myself in a long time. It woke me up to my mind, warmed my heart, and exceeded my expectations.”
— Charity Isley
““The Lab was the perfect forum to connect with other creative people and get back into something that I’ve been missing from my life for too long. If you need to have people to hold you accountable and bring out your creativity, to feel welcome, and to enjoy creating again, this is the perfect class for you.””
“Lovingly crafted space to nurture your creative spirit.”
— Hope Ruiz
“The Lab is a journey. You get to explore parts of yourself long forgotten and experience the discoveries with thoughtful classmates and a supportive guide.”
— Alyah Khan
“The Lab has given me the tools to consider creativity in different ways with freedom!”
— Sam Levine
““After I completed Erin’s storytelling course, which taught me how to get out of my own way and mine my life for stories, I signed on with her as a creative coach. The six weekly sessions I have had with her have been specifically designed to help me overcome my obstacles, unleash my creativity and point it where it needs to go. She has kind of been 3M. Creative Mother, Caring Mentor, and Challenging Muse. I would recommend her to anyone who needs to get in touch with their authentic voice in order to express it.””