Balancing Creativity and Life: The Creative Journey

Many of you don’t know me. If you look at my social media, you may not even know what niche I am trying to fit into. The truth is, I don’t fit into any one category. If I had to narrow it down, I'd say there are two sides to who I am.

One is just Heather. This side works forty hours a week as a grant writer, manages the Keep Luna County Beautiful Program, and is a wife, daughter, sister, and friend. The other is the Creative Life of Lutz. This is where I act, play bass guitar, sing, work out, write, do content creation, media marketing, modeling, and anything else I can creatively get my hands on. It can be a challenge to balance all these hats, but with a good planner, open communication, and clear boundaries, I’ve found that all things are possible.

How I Started the Creative Spiral

When I was a child, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I always had my answer ready: I wanted to be an actor and a writer. As I got older, my answer never changed, despite the adults around me telling me that I should have more “realistic” goals. I never did, and I am so thankful for that. The child who knew what she wanted never grew up, and the adult I am today decided to run in all the circles that could get me there.

In high school, I was already involved with band (including symphonic, jazz, and marching), played multiple instruments, and was also involved in sports and drama. I was known for reading a book while walking to the next class and always keeping a journal. After high school, I got into photography, which led me to become a wedding photographer, and from there, I photographed seniors, models, and Quinceañeras.

Life is a crazy journey. It was then, and I can honestly say it never stopped. I earned every single year of my life. But I was still adamant about being on a movie set, something I had yet to experience. Finally, by random chance, I had the good fortune to be on the movie set of Transpecos. Originally, I was supposed to be on set as a guest for one night. Through sheer will, I talked my way into staying for another night, and another. Eventually, it was just accepted that I would be on set for the remainder of the shoot.

That experience reignited a fire in me that had smoldered for years. Since then, I have taken acting classes and had the privilege to work with people like Dolph Lundgren, Kelsey Grammer, Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson. It didn’t matter that I was just a P.A.; I was on set, learning from the best every single day.

The Journey to Publishing

The next logical step in my creative journey was publishing my first book, One World United. I’ve

learned that being an author can be a lonely endeavor. While I had an incredible support system, writing is ultimately a solo process. It’s just you and the blank pages in front of you, and you have to build every line and page. It can feel like you're putting yourself in an empty room, where the only window is the one you create.

I will be making separate blogs, and even YouTube videos, about writing books and balancing the loneliness that ensues. After talking to one of my best friends, I decided to start the Instagram page and now brand, The Creative Life of Lutz. It’s a platform to showcase my creativity while inspiring, empowering, encouraging, and promoting others. It has been an incredible journey, where I’ve shared ideas, strategies, and motivation to help build confidence in others.

P.S. One World Divided is in full swing, along with a planner/journal duo that will be published soon. Be on the lookout for both!

Creative Life of Lutz

In the beginning, The Creative Life of Lutz was just a place to showcase my work—movies I was on, the books I was writing, and the process behind it all. Kylee talked me into attending a content creation weekend to promote One World United, and that experience opened doors to affiliate opportunities with several companies.

Through these engagements and collaborations, I gained confidence I didn’t know I was missing. I started doing morning lives, talking about strength and being the best version of yourself. I also shared insights on acting, writing, and modeling—fields where there’s always more to learn. I’ve even made friends from Europe and Africa, sharing stories and ideas with people across the globe. This has naturally blended with my involvement in the K-Cross Life.

The K-Cross Life

I have attended two K-Cross Creative weekends, where I met amazing people and formed lifelong friendships. Content creation isn’t just about posting on Instagram or trying to go viral. It’s photography, collaborations, company partnerships, event coordination, post creation, engagement, and learning social media algorithms.

By the time of our #createobx event in the Outer Banks, I was confident enough to hold a MasterClass on the Instagram algorithm and fully immerse myself in both modeling and photography. I brought my camera and took in the entire trip with both eyes wide open.

Since then, I’ve added even more to my plate. I’m now a social media marketer for one of the companies I affiliate with, launched this website, and expanded my online presence. Keep an eye out for upcoming Master Classes on algorithms and engagement strategies.

The Normal Life of Lutz

It’s a fabulous life I lead. Listing it all here may make it seem like a lot, but honestly, I haven’t even scratched the surface. I do a lot, see a lot, and have a lot. But I am also just a normal person. Beyond my creative adventures, I have a home life too. I’m a wife, a daughter, a sister, and a friend. And I have a life beyond Instagram.

Finding balance between these worlds isn’t always easy, but most of the time, it’s about communication. Some days, I don’t have 100% to give at the end of the day, and that’s okay. No one does. I may not sleep much because I have too many thoughts swirling in my mind. But when I’m drained, I’ve learned to communicate it, in a way that doesn’t burden others.

On the other side, sometimes my husband doesn’t have 100% to give, and I step in to carry the rest when I can. It’s all about balance and open dialogue.

At the end of the day, the creative side is just one part of me. My family, friends, and the world I’ve built keep me grounded. I’m human—flawed, but capable of being exactly myself. There’s only one me in this world, just like there’s only one of you. So, whatever you decide to do, shine bright. I know I will.