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Are you a creative soul ready to honor your passions and better care for yourself?
I am so thrilled you’re here!
My name is Nicole Baker and I’m the Creative Guide at Boundless. You’re likely here because you hope to add some color and play to your days… OR perhaps the algorithm has failed you. Either way, I’m pumped you’ve made it to our doorstep because there is something valuable for you here!
Come and get to know me…
My Boundless Babies…
Creative Rituals
The creative rituals are my babies who I rear most of the way before collaboration with Abigail begins. I’ve develop these rituals as a response to triumphant and trying moments along my over-a-decade-long career in the arts. They are resources I wish I had during my journey.
Visuals
I also create the illustrations, branding and layouts for Boundless. You can shop offerings featuring our uplifting designs at The Shop at Boundless. The Buckeye Butterfly is my favorite, as I am incredibly in love with butterflies.
My home…
Home is by the ocean.
I grew up at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, spent university by the Sound in Seattle and went abroad to the Bretagne peninsula. For now, I’m settled back in SF.
I never stay away from nature for too long. The forest fills me up and comforts me. The water inspires and heals me.
I intend to remain as close to the coast as possible at all times forever and ever.
Here I am at my desk in the tiny apartment I share with my sweet, hilarious partner and our sassy little black cat.
My Values…
I instill my values in all that I do.
My Hobbies…
Creating. My other love - aside from Boundless - is my creative studio, Foreignspell, where I offer block-printed designs made from songs & stamps. I experiment in a variety of mediums - from watercolor and fibers to clay.
Gaming. I love video games. They’ve been a huge part of my life - especially as an only child. I’m so grateful for their evolution into inclusive, narratively robust and interactive works of art.
Listening. I love going to shows, making art inspired by my visual experience with music and singing whenever possible. My husband’s hobby as a home audio enthusiast amplified my own identity as a music zealot.
Moving. Hiking, swimming, traveling, yoga, running, walking, biking and HIIT training - I try to stay on the move. I’ve taken the whole “a body in motion, stays in motion” law to heart.
My Calling…
I’m confident that my accomplishments and failures have brought me here - perfectly situated and ready - to help a creative soul like you foster your dreams.
I founded Foreignspell, a prolific and unique creative studio, where I design products made from hand-carved stamps featuring illustrations inspired by music. Foreignspell teaches me how to listen to my intuition by offering my inner child a space to play and explore, while simultaneously flexing my left-brain muscles to creatively solve problems and make the countless logistical decisions involved in running a small business. Of note right at this moment, she’s teaching me how to practice patience and properly measure success.
I could fill shelves with the mistakes I’ve made and lessons learned because of this biz baby of mine. I hope the existential wisdom and business acumen afforded to me by Foreignspell will help you along your creative journey.
For over a decade, I’ve worked as an illustrator and graphic designer in boutique, corporate and educational environments. Event planning, floral design and marketing are additional passions I fostered throughout my career. I've helped plan, design and execute countless weddings, art gallery events, workshops and trade shows. These endeavors are where I learned about creative ideation, effective communication, organization and collaboration.
My final career discovery occurred when I took an admin position at a law school out of desperation for future security (read: retirement & student loan forgiveness). Fortunately, I had amazing advocates who instantly nourished my potential, interests and talents. Right away, I started creating graphics,
planning events and learning about the world of well-being. I became the co-lead for college-wide well-being endeavors to enthusiastic feedback from students, admin and faculty. Each month, I taught art as therapy workshops and created well-being programming and communications. I was a member of the university’s small Well-being Committee, where we wrote a comprehensive document detailing programming needed to create a robust culture of well-being in a notoriously unhealthy atmosphere. I also attended all training sessions on well-being at the annual NALSAP conference.
During my time at this position, I learned about resilience, self-care, and personal development.
What I treasure most from pursuing all of these passions is the realization that I had only a piece of the puzzle. I felt motivated and inspired, but hadn’t found that ineffable driving force in my work. The missing piece was purpose.
In Boundless, I’ve discovered perfect harmony between my talents, interests and desire to help people live healthier, more joyful and purpose-filled lives.
My insights…
Who do I guide?
Creatives in charge, chaos or crisis. There’s never a wrong time to have someone on your side.
People yearning for permission to be creative.
Individuals who have depleted their reserves.
Sensitive humans who need tools to pursue balance and focus on their holistic well-being.
In our journey together, I use traditional creative coaching methods in combination with custom-curated rituals. These artistic remedies make your development process playful and hands-on. You’ll hardly realize you’re doing arduous inner work or the heavy-lifting that goes into planning for a big project!
Together, we will…
Shed what doesn’t serve.
Release the ties that bind you. These can be limiting beliefs or bad habits that hold you back from living joyfully. Reflect on what you want present in your daily life to determine healthy, supportive rituals.
Set intentions.
Formulate a vision for your future. Decide how you want to feel to determine the steps to take to get you there. Set intentions behind your actions to gain control of your trajectory.
Maintain balance.
Flexibility and compassion are essential in your personal development. Adjust and realign as challenges naturally arise. Access what is benefiting your growth and alter areas hindering you.
Build intuition.
Learn to trust your inner voice. Practice non-judgmental awareness. Honor your inner child. Play. All the answers are inside of you. Learn to tune into your energy and amplify your own vibration.
Live mindfully.
Presence takes practice. Spend time in stillness, reflection, meditation and nature. To make significant changes in our life - in ourselves - we must first be aware.
Dream beyond limits.
Create a life in alignment with your purpose and higher self. Shift to a growth mindset that seeks opportunity rather than fearing failure. Watch as your dream becomes reality.
My Promise…
Boundless works if you do.
1. You are worth this effort.
2. You are strong, brave, resilient and abundant.
3. You have time.
4. You deserve to be proud of all that you achieve.
5. Your work matters. You matter.
6. You have come so far. Don’t give up now.
7. Your dreams are attainable.
8. You are capable of wonderful things.
9. You make this world a more beautiful place.
10. You are an inspiration.
I cannot wait for you to discover your purpose, accomplish your goals and nurture your endeavors all while bolstering your holistic well-being. You truly are an inspiration!
Thank you for spending this time with me.
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