I’m Naomi Kinsman—Illumineer, story guide, and creative worldbuilder.
I shape immersive story-worlds that spark wonder and transformation.
I help visionary creatives do the same—crafting lives, practices, and projects that are true to their inner compass.
Whether you’re solving a problem, facing down a fresh, blank page, or launching a new venture, the creative process can be messy. Many systems we use to navigate the mess squash our spark and drown our intuition. Creative Lift tools tap into your brain’s natural affinity for story, providing enough structure to keep you on track while leaving room for you to experiment, play, and stumble across happy surprises.
About Me
I work with deep-thinking creatives—those standing at thresholds, feeling the stir of transformation, or holding more ideas than time or clarity.
You may be returning to a long-held dream, redefining your path, or seeking to lead with more soul. My work is here to help you realign—not just so you can make more, but so you can live and lead from your creative core.
Whether you’re crafting a book, a classroom, a business, or a brave new way of being, there’s space for you here.
You don’t need to hustle your way forward. You need a new kind of compass.
How I Work (& Play)
I call my approach Illumineering—the art of building creative worlds and rhythms that are aligned, layered, and alive.
My work blends:
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Narrative structure – to help you name and shape your story
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Soul-level transformation – to connect your work with what matters most
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Creative system design – to make sustainable change, one step at a time
Inside the world of Creative Lift, you’ll find:
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The Illuminary – a house of five rooms, each one a mindset that supports your creative practice
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The Dazzling Wilds – the outer landscape, full of invitations, wonder, and discovery
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The Spiral Path – a nonlinear journey of deepening, clarity, and integration
I don’t believe in quick-fix productivity.
I believe in the kind of creativity that helps you remember who you are.
My Story
Before I built the Creative Campfire, I was building story-worlds in other ways.
I’m the author of the From Sadie’s Sketchbook series—a middle grade fiction collection exploring art, empathy, and identity. I’m also the founder of Society of Young Inklings, a nonprofit supporting youth writers as they discover and share their voices.
From books to boxes to retreats-in-disguise, everything I create is designed to invite you into story—not as a spectator, but as the protagonist.
When we reconnect with our voice,
we can build something beautiful from the inside out.
Wondering Where to Start?
The Creative Campfire Field Kit: Welcome Edition is a retreat-in-a-box and a hands-on doorway into the world of Creative Lift.
Whether you choose the physical or digital edition, your Field Kit includes a free month of access to the Welcome Trail inside the Creative Campfire.
Step inside, follow your curiosity, and experience the quiet magic of creative rest.
Ready to Explore Further?
The Creative Lift toolkit includes books, creative tools, 1:1 coaching, team workshops and more.
Creative thinking tools, workshops, and personalized coaching programs for individuals.
Writerly Play games and strategies, classroom workshops, and coaching for grade-level teams.
Innovation, problem-solving, and team-building workshops for corporate and nonprofit teams.
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