{"podcast":{"title":"Create-Today with Beth Buffington","slug":"create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462","podcast_index_feed_id":6737462,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147685748/feed","website_url":"https://www.bdi-create.today/podcasts/create-today-with-beth-buffington","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/site/2147541171/podcasts/a5ebc4d-d0fb-14f6-ca7-ed18feee6e_Create-Today_with_Beth_Buffington.jpg","author":"Beth Buffington","episode_count":143,"summary":"Whether you see yourself as a seasoned artist, or you’re just starting to dip your toes into creativity, this podcast is here to show you how YOUR creativity can benefit your mental health, personal growth, and even professional success. Cool, right? Think of me (Beth Buffington) as your companion on a creative journey to unlock the magic of creativity in your day-to-day. I’ll be here, sharing stories, chatting with other creatives in the know, sharing tips, and laughs as we explore the real-world perks of getting and staying creative. Tune in, and let's journey into the wonderful world of creativity together!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-03T22:21:18.197007+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462"},"episode":{"title":"E119 -Ditch the Recipe Rut: Cook Creatively with Chef Blackwell Smith","slug":"e119-ditch-the-recipe-rut-cook-creatively-with-chef-blackwell-smith","published_at":"2026-03-26T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462/e119-ditch-the-recipe-rut-cook-creatively-with-chef-blackwell-smith","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462","url":"https://www.bdi-create.today/podcasts/create-today-with-beth-buffington/episodes/2149183958","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149183958.mp3","summary":"Turns out, the secret ingredient to a more creative life might already be in your spice cabinet. Bold food, bold ideas, and one Chattanooga chef will change the way you’ll think about cooking. 🌶️ In this episode of Create Today, Beth sits down with the incredibly fun and inspiring Blackwell Smith — founder of Lucky Cajun Seasoning, a Chattanooga-based small-batch spice brand built for real home cooks who want bold, reliable flavors without the fuss. This conversation goes way beyond spicing up dinner tonight! (Although it will do that!) This episode is about creativity, confidence, courage, and how… the way you approach your dinner plate—can literally change your life. Here's what you'll discover in this episode: • Why creativity is a DECISION — Blackwell shares how no one is born a great cook (or a great anything). It's all about showing up, experimenting, and giving yourself permission to mess up— to get the SKILLS. •  How a single technique unlocks a thousand possibilities — Learn how mastering something as simple as a vinaigrette can become the creative foundation for endless meals. •  The \"flywheel\" effect of creative cooking — When you cook better, you eat better. When you eat better, you have more energy. More energy fuels more creativity. It all compounds! •  The \"stay out of the aisles\" rule — Blackwell's dad's golden advice for eating healthier with less effort, and why whole foods at home beat packaged meals EVERY single time. •  Why your spices might be sabotaging your meals —(how old are the spices in your kitchen??) Fresh ground spices are a game-changer. •  The blackened shrimp and polenta experiment — Beth shares her own kitchen adventure trying something totally new — and how it turned out even better than the restaurant versio…","meta_description":"Turns out, the secret ingredient to a more creative life might already be in your spice cabinet. Bold food, bold ideas, and one Chattanooga chef will chan…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2482,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462/episodes/e119-ditch-the-recipe-rut-cook-creatively-with-chef-blackwell-smith/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462/e119-ditch-the-recipe-rut-cook-creatively-with-chef-blackwell-smith.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}