Episode 8
3 Creative Lessons That Changed Everything This Year (Birthday Reflection)
In this special birthday episode, I’m sharing a personal, creative reflection on what truly matters.
If you need some quick inspiration, a creative mindset shift, or if you’ve ever felt like you’ve checked all the boxes but still feel a little off… this episode is for you. I’m diving into 3 creative lessons I’ve learned this past year, as well as a few heartfelt reminders on what real success looks like.
In This Episode, I Discuss:
- Why your creative rhythm is important
- How to let your creative projects evolve without guilt
- Why your nervous system is part of your process, not a barrier to it
- The powerful shift from performance to presence in your creative life
- What Maya Angelou taught me about real success
- How I'm defining success this year — and why it has nothing to do with checklists
Quote of the Week (x2)!
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” – Maya Angelou (not from a book, but here's a favorite anyway: Phenomenal Woman)
“Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” – Mary Oliver (from her poetry book, Red Bird)
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