Creative Ways Podcast

Singer-songwriter and Sound bath healer Lisa Murdoch, uses her pain as her big message through her breathtakingly impactful songs. Lisa left her place at a highly sought-after music degree at Manchester university after feeling unaligned and generally out of saughts, then covid hit and before long her anxiety got worse, to the point she would no longer leave her house. Going through this painfully dark season would break most, but Lisa kept searching, learning, partying and surrounding she started to take night-time walks in the woods, and this is where her music came to her once again. Only this time so much had changed. Lisa has stepped into an unapologetic badass of the woods who loves to turn heads with her art. Lisa's energy I found like Kate Bush and Bork – sweet pure but make no mistake completely ahead of us all. I can't wait to see Lisa take over the charts with her gifts! Lisa's Takeaways 1.    Follow zero people on your Instagram - you get to decide you you're exposed too 2.    Surround yourself with different perspectives. 3.    Spiritual awakenings aren't easy 4.    Call your ‘breakdown a transformation but that's what it truly is 5.    Getting quiet and going within is quite normal as there is a lot to process 6.    Any shift like a breakdown, or anxiety to not leave the house can make us go into blame but that's the ego brain keeping us small, we have to be selfish at that point as it takes up all of the head space and we might not have articulated it. 7.    Look at your ancestral roots it might be the connection and feeling of belonging you need for the permission of what you're naturally drawn to 8.    Even though we are proud of our roots and authenticity, growing up but growing up we need to see people who reflect us. As it's in our survival makeup 9.    Get to the woods Trees have so much for the senses not just visual either 10. A message from the heart goes straight through the heart 11.  Words have power – we fear the word witch why aren't they afraid of the men who drowned the witches?   Links Lisa Murdoch Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1mEb5jFImvZxRYjwgsVtH3?si=KaURBcWkQN2gSzpbLT2Aow Insta handle  www.instagram.com/itslisamurdoch   Emma Isaacs https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/create-your-calm https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk

We are super excited this week to talk about all things Surface Pattern with Australia's finest watercolour artist, surface pattern course creator and creative mentor.  And if that's not enough Cass talks about the importance of getting quiet and allowing your unique creative style to come through you. This process she believes is a highly spiritual, creative flow state is only entered when we allow for the space. This of course doesn't just happen, there is lots of mess in between the day job before the pivot. We talk about the huge gap between being a student again and allowing yourself to learn and building the runway before you jump ship. You're going to love this talk (hashtag just saying)   Cass Takeaways: 1.     Look at what you absolutely love first, what makes you not look at your phone, what can you talk about all day?  Follow that passion– the business will come after. 2. You don't have to jump ship, build your runway first. 3.  The pivot is a huge change for you and your family, remember this when you're feeling all of the fear, it's all possible, but you have to respect it takes time. 4.  Don't put all of the ownership to pay your bills with this new creative venture. Try to have an income stream that's low maintenance on your head space,  to leave room for ‘the playfulness and curiosity energy of your new venture. 5.   Look at evergreens you could launch for your business that's not a direct equal swap for your time and money. 6.   Your work holds energy, and we can feel that even online. Play and design before you read your emails. 7.   We are consuming so much information, be mindful about what distractions you have without noticing i.e. scrolling, the news. 8.  Practice being by yourself we need to get quiet to listen 9.  Following the breadcrumbs takes trust, listen to your inner knowing nobody knows 100% if it's going to work, but if you know and start your day armed with your ‘Why' you will naturally seek the right opportunities.  10.  Get clear on what it is you want to change, meditate, journal, and shout it out into your mirror, you get to decide and change through manifesting, but being intentional takes daily reminders to yourself. Your inner knowing is spiritual which is creativity too but you need to get quiet to hear her and your intuition. 11.  Your mindset controls EVERYTHING. You're the director of your whole life. 12.  Being ‘too sensitive' is a superpower for your creativity. You will only birth your signature style if you're listening to what wants to come through you.   Links Cass Deller www.cassdeller.com.au https://www.instagram.com/cassdellerdesign/    Emma Isaacs: Grab your place at our next and last 2023 creative retreat https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/create-your-calm https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk Labour and Parenting book Birthing Skills by Juju Sundin     

Joe Russo is a successful entrepreneur who has a great ability to make things happen and find ways around problems. He is passionate about making a difference and it is of the utmost importance that Joe leaves his mark with whoever he works with and whatever area he works in. Due to Joe's cultural background and the barriers, he faced as a youngster due to having severe dyslexia, he has perfected the art of creating human connections that bring about change and success. 'I'm especially passionate about bringing out the best from a lost cause. Many people in society are marginalised because of their background or, like me, are dyslexic. However, there is always hope and with the right help, support and creative thinking, change happens.' Joe offers support to businesses in areas such as creating connections, dyslexia awareness and developing a successful culture. He is currently working all over the country, working with huge initiatives such as Oasis UK and Lewis Hamilton's Mission 44.   Joe's Takeaways 1. It's the systems that try to pack us into groups – we are all different and so should we be. 2. What would the world look like, if every child was treated with kindness and compassion? 3. Trauma passes down 5 generations If left alone unworked. 4. If we all took the time to read about Trauma and act through this lens, would this be enough to shift mindsets? 5. Children are individual humans, they don't need to be caught up in old systems that aren't serving our communities. 6. We all need human connection. 7. Remember, junk food industries spend lots of money on studies to make sure no human connection means unhealthier unsociable choices. 8. Exclusion Is abusive 9. What's your mission? Go back and check to see if your purpose and values are still aligned with your daily actions.   Joe's Links  https://project-connect.uk Joe Russo TED X Talk https://youtu.be/uWG6B7pMtj8   Resources  Circadian wellness - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com Joe Dispenser - https://drjoedispenza.com    

Sophie Greenwood is the owner of Ink & Bear, a small business mentor and the founder of Super Seconds Festival. Six years ago Sophie started her business selling screen prints as a release from her high pressured job - she's now running Ink & Bear full time delivering creative workshops in Yorkshire and offering small business mentoring through her Creative Incubator service. She also brings together a community of makers twice a year to sell their seconds, samples and end of line stock. www.inkandbear.co.uk www.instagram.com/inkandbear www.instagram.com/thecreativeincubator www.instagram.com/supersecondsfestival  Artists mentioned : https://www.instagram.com/abilucreations/ https://www.instagram.com/chloe_haywood_london/ https://www.instagram.com/balancefitness.studio/   Photos by  Paul Joseph Helen Langdale

Daniel says 'the solution is as simple as the sun. How can you see the sun when your vision is clouded by fear, by doubt? and even though we know these clouds pass, we trudge and move through the haze, alternating somewhere between surrender and self-sabotage, until we catch a little glimmer of the sun. We are no different to this Sun, we rise we set even when it's clouded, we should trust this, it's been there the whole time.' Artist Daniel of 'This is Color me Crazy' is an extremely talented creator and a very funny spiritual guy who takes his precious life and being aligned so seriously, he left his life in New York to back to his homeland Porta Rico and now runs daily mediation meetups and he has the most amazing in retreat in Costa Rica coming up in March 2023!  Daniel's Takeaways The old way of creating and doing business is old news – words don't teach, experience does Make your life. The movie you want to have and see You don't need great resources, you can create just with your phone All you need is you and your passion – that's more powerful than millions who don't have this energy. Passion is infectious Feeling abundant is not about being super rich 6. If you fail at something, try something else 7. Well come here wanting something, when the light is outs it's probably because you don't have that purpose 8. The truest conversation you will always have with yourself is the delta brain waves are – the subconscious rewire programming that happens when we are in between a dream and an awake mindset Sitting and enjoying the quiet is a calm powerful feeling you've set first for yourself If you're worried about something its either from your past or your future and it's just not needed or helpful Look at breath work it's everything Meditating should be easy, go on YouTube for meditating sounds and follow your breath Get out of your head and into your body We aren't ever going to fix our family or anyone We don't need to talk about the past and wear it as a heavy suit, talking about how bad we have had it The universe only understands energy and vibration not words Waiting for others to fix themselves is a fast route to being hurt and let down. Spend time fixing yourself A deliberate creator means We are programming all of the time, we can reprogram our body when we dance and have fun, we create more joy, its not about the looking good, its always about the feeling Links  https://colormecrazy.info Costa Rico Retreat  https://trips.trovatrip.com/trips/costa-rica-with-daniel-colon-apr-2023 Black Friday deals -Work with Emma Isaacs  https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk

Back to tell us just how much Sheree's life has changed since launching her surface pattern business Whimsy Kaleidoscope, despite being in the world's longest lockdown in Melbourne Australia and having a not just day job but a full-time career. So many of you loved Sheree's brand and story I thought I would ask her back and boy has she followed those breadcrumbs to design a life that's filled with sell-out new collections, licensing and collaborations with successful brands.    Sheree talks about how vital it was for her to keep this as her side hustle at first, and now? Well, it looks like she's swapped the balance on its head!  Whimsy Kaleidoscope is Sheree's 80% focus each week now! Listen in to find out how Sheree works with brands, new products and fabric launches. Sheree's Takeaways  1. Your energy shows in your business, look after it and keep it aligned. 2. Your mindset and energy used for launching is different to your designs 3. There's a different mindset with marketing and creating, honour both separately   4. Multi-tasking doesn't work! Move the needle forward by giving one task your full  5. The mediate state from sewing and knitting for fun is vital for mental health 6. Get great at what you love. You can double down on many online classes such as skillshare  7. Big brands are always looking for small brands – so keep posting on linked in and Socials  Links  https://whimsykaleidoscope.com https://www.instagram.com/whimsykaleidoscope/  https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul https://www.instagram.com/creativewayspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/  

To awaken and grow, we have to make room and space, we have to clear out anything thats holding us back. Just how though?  I've recently realized that I share so many powerful lessons during my live Q&A sessions with my students and I am feeling called to share them here on the Creative Ways podcast. So you can see how we manifest daily! Don't miss this week's minisode series. So as always ill shut up and let's dive in!  Speaking of creating from a place of alignment... End 2022 with the sales and true success you deserve - the fully step into your deine feminine energy! https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul 'Sell with Heart and Soul, the doors have OPENED to the jam-packed volt, the sparkly vortex.  See you at the party!  Links  https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/creativewayspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/  

Why do actors and Sports players get the 12 Universal laws effortless without even being aware? I love using sports players and actors because the majority didn't have the path laid out to follow, the consistent daily practices came from within. But I hear you ask 'just how and what and why?  I've recently realized that I share so many powerful lessons during my live Q&A sessions with my students and I am feeling called to share them here on the Creative Ways podcast. So you can see how we manifest daily! Don't miss this weeks minisode series. So as always ill shut up and let's dive in!  Speaking of creating from a place of alignment... End 2022 with the sales and true success you deserve - the fully step into your deine feminine energy! https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul 'Sell with Heart and Soul, the doors have OPENED to the jam-packed volt, the sparkly vortex.  See you at the party!  Links  https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/creativewayspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/  

Today's episode comes to you from the IGNITE Q&A vault. This week I'm sharing a series of 5 minisodes - sharing examples of how my students put these learnings and practices in  'Sell with Heart and Soul' within their busy everyday  life and business. I've recently realized that I share so many powerful lessons during my live Q&A sessions and I am feeling called to share them here on the Creative Ways podcast.    End 2022 with the sales and true success you deserve - the fully step into your deine feminine energy! https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul 'Sell with Heart and Soul, the doors have OPENED to the jam-packed volt, the sparkly vortex.  See you at the party!  Links  https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/creativewayspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/  

Hello gorgeous souls! Today's episode comes to you from the IGNITE Q&A vault! I've recently realized that I share so many powerful lessons during my live Q&A sessions and I am feeling called to share them here on the Creative Ways podcast. Today's topic is about the biggest question I hear a lot and we've all asked at the beginning, 'Emma where and what are the signs, the nudges? What if I miss them?' So as always ill shut up and let's dive in!  Speaking of creating from a place of alignment... End 2022 with the sales and true success you deserve - the fully step into your deine feminine energy! https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul 'Sell with Heart and Soul, the doors have OPENED to the jam-packed volt, the sparkly vortex.  See you at the party!  Links  https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/creativewayspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/

Hello gorgeous souls! Today's episode comes to you from the IGNITE Q&A vault! I've recently realized that I share so many powerful lessons during my live Q&A sessions and I am feeling called to share them here on the Creative Ways podcast. Today's topic surrounds the feeling of unworthiness and stepping into our feminine creative divine, and what it's like to sit next to ego without allowing it to be in charge. Keeping it at bay so it works with us. So as always ill shut up and let's dive in!  Speaking of creating from a place of alignment... End 2022 with the sales and true success you deserve - the fully step into your deine feminine energy! https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul 'Sell with Heart and Soul, the doors have OPENED to the jam-packed volt, the sparkly vortex.  See you at the party!  Links  https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/creativewayspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/      

Sandra Gale left her really cool  ‘safe' job as a stationery designer in Brisbane Australia to fully back herself with her stunning brand. Sandra created vibrant whimsy females to ‘celebrate the amazing, perfectly imperfect women we know and love  Sandra's art & gifts have taken off, in just 12 months, her prints, T-shirts and candles are sold in many stores across Australia!   Sandra shows up at many markets plus she's created a life with the perfect mix of running art workshops and lecturing at a university too.  Oh, and did I mention she started all of this in lockdown?  Sandra's Takeaways    1. Mature students and graduates offer great value to a  studio, they have lots of skills and established life practices. There's no straight path, just follow the breadcrumbs You don't have professional experience in your field, everyone has skills they can bring to the table – a can-do attitude is more important  Your personality and attitude matter, show positivity and lightness and get stuck in whatever the task no matter what. If you have a dream that scares you, set a date, tell others don't wait to be ready, you won't ever feel sorted.  6. Your business is yours but, it will impact the whole family, deadlines, and trade shows, so make sure you're intentional with  sharing the downtime  Doesn't matter what creative path you're on, we all have  the same imposter syndrome, and insecurities we were shamed at a young age for being sensitive and those ideas that an artist is a loner or  Morning pages are a great way to brain dump the weeds, the story o repeat, and get clearer by writing 3 pages when your first week is up. It clears your head for the clear inspired energy. Always add 20 % of the time to any deadline. Daring to jump is of course what we need, but build your runway before you jump. Look back on your word of the year and see if it aligns  The great resignation is a time in history when we will look back and see people re-evaluating their paths, and realising working for retirement isn't a forefilled life. Give yourself permission to do it ‘scrappy' showing up regardless gets the task done. Entrepreneurs have to have a support system that gets the terminology and knows the daily challenges and obstacles we have to work through. 14 . If you can't get a coach, make sure you have a mentor in some way, you will find if you send the right questions many will love to give advice for free to help in some way. Passion is infectious – All humans from all communities and tribes go to an elder or master, and we are no different. Links  Instagram @sandra.gale.studio My website www.sandragalestudio.com   https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/rejuvenate-and-reconnect https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/creativeways https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/  

Steph Thannhauser has been a freelance designer for over 25 years. She's known for creating designs for many different products, illustrating kids' books, creating art for magazines and creating patterns for sewing fabrics. She loves her job and feels so lucky to be doing what she loves but four years ago she was getting sick of her own company. Yes, she loved designing but was fed up of sitting by herself every day so started to think of what she could do to change things up. She didn't want to stop working on creative projects with clients but she wanted her working life to have a more sociable component. Steph says ‘Have you heard the expression “ask the universe for what you want and make your wishes come true”? Well, she did ask and she started to get messages requesting beginners' sewing classes so she thought that's what she'll do. It's sociable plus there is the added bonus that she can use her own fabric designs in class and share those and she got paid for her skill and experience too.   She's now taught 65 people to sew in face-to-face classes but wants to reach more people so is taking her classes online.   If you want to start your sewing journey with Steph you can join her free Beginners Sewing Sew and Grow with Steph Bootcamp which is running on the 28th and 29th September.   Sign up here https://stephanie-thannhauser.mykajabi.com/masterclass-2-d95919d9-a2ce-47f7-8a6c-994c9599bd0d www.stephthannahauser.com https://www.facebook.com/stephthannhauserdesigner/ https://www.instagram.com/stephthannhauser/      

The extremely talented Jacqueline Wild is absolute proof that we can manifest a life with what we are really after … freedom  time to play, surf, wild sea swimming, explore kelp forest cycle and sleep under the stars in Cornwall where she left her capital city life in London to sleeping under the stars in Cornwall.   Jacqueline and her childhood sweetheart Dal followed the whispers and spent their 20's and 30's travelling the country in their campervan working the festivals.   Both have created a life that is full of freedom and joy and working with the Laws of the Universe around their toddler in their life in Cornwall   Dal has a cacao business ‘Food of the Gods' you can find him at Sennen Cove market and many Cornish farmer markets.   Jacqueline's degree is in English, labelled the writer out of the two sisters growing up and not the artist. This trust and working with the universe meant that she knew she could try her hand at illustration and boy has it worked! She now has two tiers to her business, selling her prints as products physically at markets and Etsy and designing for an agent. Jackeline's Takeaways We can't all swim wildly or surf, but you can find a moment each day alone, under the bridge away from anyone else to hear your inner thoughts, this is what most people are afraid of, it's the only way we can heal, and we can only create our best art when we are listening Prioritise hobbies – it's important for our inner creative souls/ our inner being Follow the feeling then you can follow the breadcrumbs correctly If that feeling seems too frisky – off track, for example, finding a forest or diving for kelp, remember we are creative beings, this is what lights us up! Energy meets energy, go shift yours before putting pen to paper Shamanic practices like cord cutting are extremely powerful in letting go of the energies that have held you back Links https://creativesparrow.co.uk/creatives/jacqueline-wild Www.Instagram.com/glitter_earth Www.glitterandearth.Etsy.com Www.glitterandearth.com www.foodofthegods.org.uk/about.html www.emmaisaacs.co.uk www.instagram/emmaisaacsdesigns

Not only is Gee Scales writing his 3rd book planned to be printed this September, Gee is proof that following the whispers, and surrendering is the absolute only path to the creative life within you. Gee has always loved wood and creating and designing 3d materials but he didn't know how or where to best carve out life using his talents. Growing up in inner-city Nottingham, Gee became a father at 19 which meant their many memories of himself and his then-wife, despite feeling like kids themselves, pushing through regardless. Of course, they both have fantastic careers, and Gee tells us their children are out studying them by far! But as it often is on this creative oath, that's just one thread but that's just one thread... Gee got made redundant 3 times – finally, he took the nudge from the universe that he's got so much more to offer the world! At 36 Gee studied to be a Teacher! 12 years on, Gees now carved a life which consists of designing 3D prints at home, extreme sports 'Avid gamer, movie and TV buff and self-professed geek. I'm a lover of all things technology-related and he refuses to grow up. Fast Forward is his second novel. Yes, you read that correctly. Gee is constantly following his passions, tweaking, and learning along the way. I can't wait for you to hear his story! https://www.nintendo.destructoid.com/thwomp-cartridge-holder/ ) www.geescales.com  

Brittain Cooper founder of Sparklestyle knows her stuff when it comes to TikTok. Britt took her husband's advice and started an account only to find after hundreds of posts she still had 80 followers, Brit decided to leave it alone.  Little did she know her husband had created a new account and got all her new customers in on the secret!  I can't wait for you to learn what happened and her husbnds approach to getting started with and using TikTok to attract new loyal customers around the world. You'll walk away from today's episode with a new tool in your marketing pocket, and ready to dominate this hot platform whist most importantly keeping the sparkle in your brand. Brit is the perfect example of following the breadcrumbs, giving her passion the chance to to truly sparkle! Every piece is artwork made from a collection of curated gemstones/crystals; carefully sourced, arranged, photographed and post treated, bringing you completely vivid designs and unique GEMetic Code patterns you won't find anywhere else.     Like a snowflake or fingerprint, all stones have identifying markers which make them unique. These inclusions and blemishes are the original gemstone signatures which intrigue me the most. It is their GEMetic code! The images they created not only showed their inclusions but their genetic/lab make-up and raw patterning.   Brittain Takeaways Follow the feeling, your passion has the biggest most exciting energy Your business might not be your first idea, but that's ok, it evolves with you Do it scared and scrappy, not many creatives know how to do a website! No one was born knowing social media- let's face it no one knows at the minute either Would you wear our art?   Tagging your art to a life adventure gives your art more electric  energy Markets are the best research for your customers – you get to hear what customers Surround yourself with the energy you want your business to attract How do you want customers to feel? People want exciting energy and joy Albert Einstein says ‘Everything is energy and that's all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be no other way. This is not philosophy. This is physics.' Links insta FB and Pinterest -@sparklestyleco TiKTok @brit.coop  www.sparklestyle.co https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul Insta FB Emmaisaacsdesigns  

Have you been convinced that the Law of Attraction works for everyone but YOU? You know what you SHOULD be doing, but feel like you're lying or worse still you feel shame because you're not thinking happy thoughts ALL OF THE TIME? There's an extremely toxic materialistic trend around manifestation at the minute. It can get frustrating when we can't manifest what we want, we try vision boards, visualisation technics, journaling and much more but don't realise that we can be actively blocking and worse - harming the attraction of our desires.  So of course I thought its time to explain to you the real reason why... There is much more than ONE law of the universe. These 12 laws are based on quantum. When it comes to manifesting through the law of attraction people are unsuccessful because they completely abandon the 11 other universal laws!  Check out my 4-week live interactive programme  'Sell with heart and Soul' Module one is a complete immersive deep dive into the 12 universal laws. https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul    

Micheal Clements has followed that feeling down the winding road as an artist, he's been a magazine editor in Washington DC, an actor which lead him to work on films with Jackie Chan in Hong Kong, all the while trusting the hear and now and not questioning the outcome. Micheal is not only the owner and founder of ArtJamz but he is also an outsider artist who has exhibited in a number of solo and group exhibitions in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Washington DC We go deep in this conversation about artist sensitive intuition and nurturing this superpower. its ok to have lots of different creative paths you've tried, it will fall into play later in life when you work out what you want to try with ease, not with struggle. Micheal Clements Takeaways  1. What did you make as a kid 2. What did you instinctively do? Make films? Fashion books – that's what you're  inner creative child Is 3. The layers are hiding your true path 4. You won't always see where it's going straight away  - The business ideas percolate over years – can be 10 years later, 5. The answer, who you are is within you, only you can rediscover it   6. That amazing feeling that lights you up – is so rare in our lives, we have to follow that thing! That's the thing – now watch the serendipity that follows 8. The power of serendipity is when you follow the ha-ha moments and watch the dots connect. 9. We are so big on the outcome and not the feelings – the flow 10. Art and intuition was around before words 11. Keep on creating - We need more art in the world Links  https://www.artjamz.co/about-us

Ilana Lorriane used to work for Sony Records, she curated successful tribute events for Michael Jackson on the MTV EMA's, for Amy Winehouse and Prince; Kimbereley Kris wrote 'She's brought together seasoned and fresh musicians from around the world at Sessions58 and Tea n' Jam, including performances by Eartha Kitt, Beverley Knight, Jessie J, Roachford and Nneka. She's been a Guardian of Bespoke, Historic Homes; a Promoter of Iconic, Global Music Careers; a Curator of the Fairytale in Hampstead Heath during Lockdown Times, and now she is back to make yet another dream a reality.  Ilana's music is hauntingly beautiful. It stirs the soul, the mind, and plucks ever so gently at the heartstrings. Her transformative lyrics and soulful voice awaken the senses, provide hope and evoke courage. Harmon Audio and the British Arts Council have recognised her as an authentic guiding light as her work, her support, her guidance - has touched so many over the years. Ilana is more than a producer, a promoter, a songwriter, a vocalist and an artist. She's a curator of dreams, a magical creator of communities an architect of making anything possible!' This Is a true story about a public outdoor space became a wonderland, overlooking the lake in HampsteadHeath, for each passerby to find the freedom to escape the fear, isolation, loneliness and disconnect that occurred during lockdown. Strangers and locals alike stumbled upon lit trees, crystals and angelic music where each note  Ilana Lorraine sang hit the water creating a truly harmonic enchanting space both Ilana and then new friend Freya created for passersby to feel at home and sit together to play - connect and heal through music, circus skills, yoga and breath and more. This chapter of how art lifts humans through a pandemic features as a full chapter in Hunter Davis lasted book (Author/biographer of The Beatles Official Biography) … so of course, the story now lives on Happily ever after. It's a true story about two girls who met passersby whilst doing what they love with Ilana's music and performance, Fraya's circus skills and therapies and many other creatives later joined offering Yoga, meditations Tom with his telescope and tales of adventures and many became the tribe of light, all to celebrate life in lockdown….The chapters called ‘Hippies on the Heath'  Links below  Book  The Heath - Hunter Davis  https://tinyurl.com/4t9spusu Being Ilana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6NfosABwzM Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ilanalorraine

This week is a very special one. its our 100th episode! And guess who got to chat too? Sophie Miller!  Sophie is an extremely talented textile artist who has fully stepped back into her practice. You will understand why when I tell you she is a wife and a huge part of Andy J Pizza's creative Pep Talk goodness and of course an amazing mum to their 3 children. So, of course, I got to ask what inspires Sophie and how important Yorkshire was growing up, what it's like in their home; having two talented successful creatives as parents. Sophie is so giving and shares her venerable experience this year as she stepped into a studio with other artists for the first time and produced her first exhibition since university. Sophie has given the last 10 years to their children, while running a successful Etsy shop ‘The Thread House' making costumes. But of course, being the rock behind Andy's practice too. Sophie shares how she kept her creative practice going throughout the different seasons in her life since becoming a mum straight after leaving university In Huddersfield in the U.K to moving over to Andy's home town in America.  Sophie Takeaways  1. Get lost in the labour of sewing, we know the bliss we get form each tiny stitch.   2.French Notts are an example of a creative practice that can hypnotise, slow time and the gifts that Can be seen framed and treasured – the validation – your creativity can be the gift that binds relationships. 3. Express yourself and get lost in the process 4. Honour where you are in your life and art –the seasons change, so our practice will too. 5.We can't create when we are stressed, our art changes through the chapters we are at. Sometimes we need a clear start, middle and end like gardening, other times we can invest in a longer more detailed project 6. Try the 5 am club -getting up at that time means you're starting the day putting yourself first instead of waiting until the end to see if you're not too tired. 7. The garden and outside have the perfect and unperfect in all of its tapestry, how the seeds and greenery turn out. 8. Where feels magical to you? Where do you get that playful feeling? The element of surprise Is the woods? Where do you escape from wandering? 9. What's your go-to landscape for your senses? Is it a secret garden in the woods? Or an open mountain or ocean cape? 10. Covid has taught us to notice when we need the quiet – to go under the bridge? 11. Art college is more than finding and learning your art – you find your people at a time when you're finding yourself 12. It's a huge relief to be in a safe environment where you can express yourself – you are the art, your style 13. Us creatives are sensitive beings, this is why we feel it all, the invisible parts as Andy illustrates, after a life of shame and embarrassment, trying to fit in, we can now honour it and own it as our superpower. 14. Meet your kids where they're at. Let them see your messy middle phase in your art. 15. An exhibition or an in-person event gives you that extra urge to finish your art, so the viewer can get close and see touch and taste it almost 16. Creative community is vital for an artist. 17. Letting your children see you the week of a big launch or deadline is good for them Connect with Sophie here  https://www.sophiemiller.co/new-page Instagram - http://instagram.com/thethreadhouse

FULL POWER CACAO has been 10 years in the making, she was birthed in 2012 after Liam's trip to Guatemala for the end of the Mayan Calendar. On his spiritual adventure he met the Chocolate Shaman on the majestic Lake Atitlán and the trajectory of his life was changed forever. He worked closely with the Shaman and discovered the ancient hidden healing secrets of Lady Cacao and wanted to share that magic with everyone he met. This is when the journey began…. Now that magic is ready to be shared with you and the whole world! For the last two years Liam has been testing and researching cacao from all over the world with his team of healers and holistic therapists to finally bring you his FULL POWER CACAO brand. He has personally sourced this authentic, powerful, magical, heart opening plant medicine from Venezuela, to bring love and harmony to your heart and enrich your daily life. The most important element when choosing Cacao to put his name on was the vibration. It needed to blast the heart open so people could see the magnificence and love that was within them. Connnect with Liam here  https://fullpowercacao.com        

Ilona Drew (yes that's her actual surname) is based in Brighten and has designed for a number of large publishers including Camden Graphics, Paper Rose, Uk Greetings and sold textiles designs in the UK & US before taking her first stand at PG Live in 2013. Working with mixed media, her pieces evolve often beginning with just one block of colour. Ilona talks about her creative path - losing her mum just after starting University, and what effect that had on her and her values in life and business now as a mother herself. I Drew This is now stocked in over 200 retailers around the UK including St Pauls, Edinburgh Castle, Museum of London, Mall Galleries, Paperchase, Fenwicks, Exeter Cathedral and the British Airways i360.   Ilona's Takeaways  1. Follow your strongest pull 2. What speaks the loudest to you?  3.Life happens the road can be longer – it can be winder at all at different times of people's lives You can teach yourself anything Things take time, reach and hunt for the breadcrumbs. Reach out to studios, send x20 out and see what comes back Be adaptable. . If it's not a hell yes, it's a no Set up your business days with non-negotiables if it's a morning workout or not working when you see your children – be sure to stick to this as a habit. These are your company's values It's ok to not like 9-5 it's your life and art, work your business around that. Creatives work best through play – we must trick ourselves to get into doing the work. Some people need a non-creative day job to keep their minds clear for their business Take a business course Look at your boundaries You may love what you do so much that it doesn't feel like work, however, we need to live, and life will speed past, be mindful of this and design your life with all holistic qualities humans need, family time, fitness, social time. When you get a brief, ask yourself how it makes you feel? Is it for money or is it in alignment with your brand”? As creatives we feel it all, look at what makes a good productive day good t get into that flow state easily again, is it the hustle of the morning city energy? The evening sunlight? The sounds of the birds at 5 am? The radio afternoon chat show? We need these elements so it's important to note what it all is. Connect with Ilona Drew here https://idrewthis.co.uk  

You might have followed the breadcrumbs and only got to the thing that is truly you, your unique gift to our planet but 10 years later form the first step, and at 51? This Is Lou's story… Lou from Luinluland left Brighton U.K and moved to Portland Oregon with her husband and then 10 year old son. Since then Lou has created a space for women to come together & empower them to find fresh & exciting new ways to get through life - growing into middle age with optimism & energy, founded in gratitude, truth and a celebration of joy. Luinluland is a place to inspire you to shake your life up, step out of your comfort zone, in your style, in your health & wellbeing & it's a place to come to feel all the feels. 1. You might not be able to help what life's thrown at you – we rarely do, but we do get to control how we react.  . 2. Put both feet into change – join groups that you're interested in. . 3. What can you do now with what you have? Start where you are.  . 4. Being positive and saying yes to everything leads to a more interesting and aligned path – follow those breadcrumbs. . 5. Life isn't over when you hit menopause, it's only just started!  It's a new exciting chapter.  . 6. See the change as something positive! Lots of your life is in your mindset.  . 7. Life can be exciting embrace your new menopause chapter! It's your time now to put yourself first.  . 8. There is so much joy in Community with a common purpose. . 9. If you're struggling, write down each small positive thing that happened to you that day. . 10. If you have a habit that you know needs to stop and is hurting you, change your daily routine too, your route home, the coffee shop you go to, the magazines you buy. . Your inspired ideas and action are very different to the doing – the marketing, or admin action, the negative imposter syndrome will be loud then, learn to ignore it and take each step in the unknown, it's our brains trying to keep us safe.  . 12. If you're scared, you're doing it right, if you're not, then you aren't that bothered.  . 13. Open yourself up and you'll find different paths, follow those breadcrumbs.  If you're in LA this week be sure to get to Lou's amazing event.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/luchella-a-self-love-revolution-weekender-tickets-297094035257 https://www.luinluland.com

Charlie India is a lawyer turned artist based in London. She documents her life as a creative building her art practice online. Charlie now works part time whist following her vunerable creative path openly to give others permmsion to a more forfilled and aligned lifestyle. Charlie started posting about her creative journey - opening up about feeling like an imposter after so many years of denying her creativity. She quickly realised that she was not alone. Creatives from all over the world were messaging her saying 'oh thank goodness, I feel that way too'. And in that connection sparked an idea - what if there was a community where we could inspire people to prioritise their creativity, talk openly about the ups and downs of their creative journeys and support each other in the process? And so began The Creatives' Coffee Club!  Charlie's Takeaways 1.Your creative journey sounds abstract but it's an inner feeling not logical thought process. 2.You may have suppressed your inner artist unknowingly, there might not anyone in your circles and always felt an outsider. 3.Find your inner artist. 4.None of us are masters. 5.You can design a varied life if you're multi passionate, be true to yourself. 6. Allow the space to be messy and a learner. 7. The two brains fight at exactly that moment when we need it most, the lizard brain wants to keep us safe, it's not evolved yet – hence the panic attacks in a shop when we really know we are safe. It gets us when we are least expecting it. 8. We could draw before we could write, we danced before we could sing. 9. The fear of feeling judged and the fear of people in your past and life seeing you on your new more aligned path doesn't go away, you just get used to it. 10. If you have a day job – own it, it doesn't make you less of an artists. Connect with Charlie https://www.imcharlieindia.co/ Sign up to Emma's Free workshop  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6231acb57e7ec064e82a1bd7  

Rachel Emma Wearing is a stylist turned strategist – Racheal helps creatives blend visuals and sales, specialising in Pinterest training and content creation. Rachel studied film and set design at university so of course she has a great eye for styling and of course branding 1:1 Pinterest training, along with Rachels signature group course Ignite, are for independent businesses, who want to produce creative content showing off the best of your work without having to put in too much work yourself Pinterest totally transformed Rachel's business In the space of a month. Rachel says ‘We don't set up our businesses because we want to spend our time stressing about social media- we se up our businesses because we want to create and to share our joy with the world' Rachel's Takeaways 1.Energy is so important- spend time to get it high and bursting with fun and lightness first and you will get that sale. 2.Takig no action and allowing yourself time t relax and get into feeling a flow state, the ideas will come on the next action. 3.Over thinking can come in when we are feeling overwhelmed and anxious, that scarcity mindset starts forming. 4.Overworking and burnout may not be the job, it can be you and your personality, are you neurodiverse and used to trying to prove your self worth? 5.Pinterest is the 2md biggest search engine! The algorithms work for you. 6.When posting on pinterest put the time into your SEO key words. 7. Make sure you get a business account when you're setting up a new Pinterest world 8.Pinterest love your fresh ideas and content no other artists pins 9.Idea pins are huge right now, experiment with these. Most people aren't looking at your whole account, which gives us room to explore 10.Start before you're ready Connect with Rachel www.rachelemmawaring.com Enneagram-Personality-Test - www.truity.com Discover the work that makes you come alive - www.sparketype.com    

Shamanic and Reiki healer Angela Sandland was drawn to becoming an arts therapist and after studies at University, Reiki training followed in her own path to wellness. Angela has over 20 years experience as a practitioner, facilitator & teacher in holistic health, covering many areas. Angela's knowledge & wisdom have not just come from the training but from her real life experiences that she battled with a life condition Scoliosis and has also been a career too . She's had quite a few mountains to climb! Angela says ‘Our life experiences are where the greatest wisdom comes from.' Shamanic and Reiki healer Angela Sandland was drawn to becoming an arts therapist and after studies at University, Reiki training followed in her own path to wellness. Angela has over 20 years experience as a practitioner, facilitator & teacher in holistic health, covering many areas. Angela's knowledge & wisdom have not just come from the training but from her real life experiences that she battled with a life condition Scoliosis and has also been a career too . She's had quite a few mountains to climb! Angela says ‘Our life experiences are where the greatest wisdom comes from.' If you like me have always been drawn to crystals, and all things healing but feel like you have no idea how or where to start, then listen to this conversation with our Deerheart Women! Even though Angela has had both life long condition and 20 years training in this field, she is like the girl next door, after listening over coffee you will learn how we can implement a life of self healing that we can design now with what we have in our homes to make our lives a reflection of our inner souls. Which is really what a home and or lives should be right? Angela's Takeaways  1.Find a purpose, find a career. 2.Find the gold in each situation. 3.What are the key word that life's teaching us? 4.Pain isn't blocking us – We aren't being blocked!  It's for us to grow. 6.Be in the moment when you're out walking, don't drown out the moment with our phones or music. 7.Don't worship or be heavily influenced by another human, we are all flawed. 8.Be inclusive if you're running a gathering, sitting on the floor for long periods of time can be painful for many people. 9.Make your home a true reflection of you. 10.Express your fantasy, your surroundings, cos play party, your favourite textures around your home. 11.What's your favourite favourites environment? Is it the coast, woodland, mountains? You can add this to your home 12.Creating an alter is a space for you, your favourite crystals, affirmations, candles, trinkets seasonal flowers. 13.When you write things down using pen and paper, it happens, start with your journal. 14.Do the work daily, if its meditating, deep breathing, healthy eating, keep doing it like we do an exercise. Connect with Angela here www.deerheartwoman.com TikTok- Deerheart.healing Insta- www.instagramdeerheart_woman    

Jemimasara is a multi-disciplinary artist addressing freedom of expression and aspects of daily life.  Humorous, tongue-in-cheek, expressive and ironic; Jemima Sara creates a mixture of artwork, limited edition prints, illustrative accessories, easy-to-wear clothing and pretty much anything she wants to get stuck into.  With collaberations ranging from perfume, shoes and handbags to women celebrating women. JEMIMASARA enjoys bringing creativity, art and print to new places. She also works on a private commission basis. For JEMIMASARA, her practice is a form of self therapy. Jemima enjoys discovering a language in drawing (or 'scribbling' as she describes) to ignite conversations and to exhibit the struggles of daily life. Jemima has exhibited her work in many solo and group shows.  Jemimasarah's Takeaway's    1.You don't have to stay stuck with one style, we evolve each day, so can our art. The fixed mindset is the opposite to being creative, we shouldn't think we will ever know everything  Always be curious  We don't exec a chef to sell his first batch of dishes Stop the pressure of thinking you need to create every day, we ebb and flow  Intuitive drawing can help shut off your thoughts  Self development is not selfish  Try a body scan Don't struggle alone. You gave to get uncomfortable if you want to break the destructive habits  You are not your lizard brain, you can put distance between the two. Your brain is 100's of times eating to seek the pleasure release from jumping off the plan than the hard work you've put in. Noting is black and white, give yourself grace. Our mind and body is always connected, our best art comes from this place when we are in a good mental space. Connect with JEMIMASARAH here https://www.jemimasara.co.uk Eating Disorder Resources https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brain-over-Binge-Recovery-Guide/dp/0984481745 https://youtu.be/4Wo-_xTdgEo https://youtu.be/3oem_bNxIUw https://youtu.be/15OnkuWHcno https://youtu.be/3oem_bNxIUw https://youtu.be/MwgywDhEh6w

Ashley Mary is an abstract artist, designer, and illustrator who creates lively, energetic works in her studio in Minneapolis. Her work focuses around strong use of colour and shape compositions. Ashley's paintings are in heavy acrylics creating thick textures. Her process is influenced heavily by her collage work, patterns, vintage ephemera, and her background in graphic design. Ashley's work pays attention to the unintentional and leaves space to be surprised. Her murals and product designs can be seen nationwide in large scale collaborations with brands such as Starbucks, Anthropologie and Google,  Ashley is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Curiosity Studios. A creative learning space for those blocked. Ashley's Takeaways 1.Be confident in your mark making. 2.Moving your body moves your mind and work. 3.Change your surroundings. 4.Honour your space and silence if that's where your best art is born. 5.If you feel the flow and strong energy in your commission, ask your client if they will let you carry this flow to your own natural completion. 6.Sometimes there's no reason why a commission or client isn't a great fit, it's not black and white and can just be a personality clash. 7. Look at your why and core values. 8.If it's a no is a yes to something else. 9.Its ok to have your years intentions different from previous, in fact it should be. what got us here want move us there. 10.Being present instead of big future goals can be huge and more productive and tangible. 11.Making a big life change like relocating or making a fulfilling a life dream or smaller goal will come out in your art and shift your craft for the better. 12.Place close attention to what's in front of you. 13.Get outside more! Connect with Ashley here  http://ashleymary.com/   Sponsor - Claire Oldham West    Have you ever felt that your creative spark lies within a feast of chocolate !? I'm sure I'm not on my own when I say in times of stress I feed my feelings.....and here's the thing..............habits, beliefs, and behaviours towards the food you crave can take a new direction within hypnosis.    Claire Oldham West invites you to try a new approach and if you can relate to food cravings head over to the show notes for more information on how Claire can help you to stop feeding your feelings and curb food cravings. Claire understands a holistic approach may sound a little woo woo so I've added a link to her You Tube channel so you can see this process in action!   Click on the link below  https://mailchi.mp/4b175ab64171/o6aywlies8    

Louise Hardaker, founder of kids clothing brand Magic Kind, finally listened to those inner nudges she had experienced all of her life and finally turned her childhood passion into a booming business. More than that, her kids clothing brand has proven time and time again the ripple affect with helping other creatives and business's. Louise purchases U.K surface pattern designers work and keeps her brand true to her vision. Louise also shares the importance of having a day job and the boundaries that and running. family has around juggling the business. ⬇️Louise's Takeaways⬇️ 1.If you're not feeling your truest self, ask yourself this, ‘when was last time I created for myself? For the process? For the joy of it? 2.Have strict boundaries with answering emails and work hours   3.You're not being selfish, as a mum your kids are learning skills and watching you build something. You're giving them examples of how we can turn a thought into a physical business! 4.Your business helps other business's look at Louise buying surface patterns deigns, it's all great generous energy 5.Get out of your comfort zone! If you can't afford a coach or mentor, ask a friend for accountability who will tell you what you need to hear not what you want too. 6.Business products don't go viral overnight; you have to keep reminding people. The marketing experts used to advise 7 steps, these days try tripling that these days with social media. Connect Here - https://www.magickind.co.uk/

Are you looking for a safe space with like minded individuals? Do you love freelance life but yearn for more connection to your peers?  Do you want to make more friends in biz? Do you struggle setting goals and sticking to them?  I am launching a brand new membership -  THE CREATIVE COLLECTIVE. A membership packed full of knowledge, accountability, masterclasses, co-working sessions and above all COMMUNITY.  Have you found your people? Your tribe? Well, now you have.  

London based mural artists Eloisa Henderson Fills the world with happiness, she brings excitement to many lucky people's walls! Of course we know how brave she must be to paint huge murals but what I love about her  is that she explains in our conversation that's she feels the fear each time! She explains here how she pushes through and her childhood growing up with her mum who works with children who are maybe vulnerable and neurodiverse, which of course has helped shape Elosia's art to this current day. What I also love is that this was all born through lock down! To help keep a float last year, Eloisa Henderson ran workshops in her garden. Eloisa spins lots of plates, she paints on film sets too! Eloisa's Takeaways 1.Just because you didn't enjoy the project, the teaching, or whatever the thing is the first time, it doesn't mean you won't again, try it a second time and see! 2.Put out what you want more of. It's that simple 3.Worrying about a project is common, it's what keeps us at our best, we have to look for ways to keep this healthy and not overtake us. 4. As creatives we natural worry 5.If you don't get the project you pitched for remember, you're successful to even be in this position to apply. 6. It's about trying again down the line, it's not a sorry no' it's a ‘not right now'. 7.Some projects can just feel way too big because it is right now, and that's ok, if you feel it will impact you negatively. Listen to that. Of course, we need to push ourself out of our comfort zone, however, there is a difference, don't confuse the two. 8.When children play up, we know it's for attention, use your art to play! This will ease them into a safer, calmer mental space. Art is a super power. 9.You can make people smile through your art that's the true magic! 10.It is possible to spin lots of plates If you're interested in a variety of different creative areas, it's important to do if you know you need the mix 11. When working on a job its expected for you to work out what you need to do to get that job done, so don't worry if it's new to you, just say ‘Yes thankyou let me get on with that' and research later. Your manager just wats it done, they don't mind if you've done it or not. 12. You don't always know more the longer you're in a studio, don't worry, just learn on the job. That's what we all do! 13. It's ok to be anxious when you're putting yourself out there creatively, we can reconise that nasty voice and say internally ‘thank you, I'm doing it anyway! ‘I'm doing the best I can and that will lead to more great art' This kind of narrative is far more inviting, progressive and helps us move past in the moment than letting all of the nasty mean words paralyse us. 14.Spread your art outside or hang in your windows for passer by's to enjoy, your art will brighten their day, it's a gift.

Victoria Tojeiro founder of ‘Happy Stuff Studio' is a self taught illustrator, designer and now has her own jewellery too Victoria gave up her teaching career to follow her pull to a creative life that suits her vibrant personality, not only does Victoria create  colourful fun characters, she also literally wears her joy too! Victoria gave up her wardrobe of beige, grey and blacks for a fully pattern on pattern fun retro galore she says ‘everyday is literally dress up day! Nothing makes her happier than knowing she's been able to spread a bit of 'daftness and joy to the world'  Victoria's Takeaways  1.Question anyone who tells you there isn't any work for the arts  2.Step into your children's world rather than expect them to embrace 3.Step fully into your originality  4.We need to stop limiting children need to teach us 5.The younger generation keep design industry 6.Wear your joy, it's all connected 7. Create what you want not what you think will sell 8.Don't force it 9. Your happiness will fill the house with your mood, don't underestimate it Connect with Victoria here  www.happystuffstudio.co.uk  

Lisa Metcalfe is a designer and illustrator for the greeting card industry, her designs can be found in many major retailers and charities globally. Lisa got here, employed to design in her 3rd big studio without a university degree!  'Lisa didn't stop there and sit back mind you, she is constantly pushing herself and developing new skills with online course's trying new techniques. Lisa's Takeaways 1.You don't need a degree to make a living from your art 2.Keep knocking on doors 3. Getting back up and being resourceful is always the key 4.Put pride aside and be humble and gracious, we can all agree its an attractive trait 5. Always be curious and perculate, experiment and play with Developing new ideas 6. Set a space up in the house however small 7.Getting looser with your work and not being precious 8. Remember if you don't like it you can paint over it. 9.Get the kids involved 10. Tell the family how important this new project is to youUse up left over paint with making marks in your sketch book 11. Paint for the process not the outcome 12.You don't need loads of time for your art – the first 20 – 30 minutes is normally your best most energised work 13.Don't get in your own head Connect with Lisa https://www.instagram.com/lisa.metcalfe.art/

Rhythmical Mike is a spoken word artist from Derbyshire. He performs across the UK and has made recent appearances in venues as diverse as YNot festival, Bearded theory, London's Chill Pill, Sheffield Hallam University, sharing the stage with high profile artists such as Russell Brand, Rizzle Kicks, Hollie McNish and Akala. As well as poetry performances, Rhythmical Mike regularly runs poetry workshops and recitals for schools, youth centres, charities and more around the country. He spoke at the Telegraph Festival of Education 2017. Rhythmical Mike's poetry will be featured in a forthcoming publication from Independent Thinking Press, ‘Working Class' edited by Ian Gilbert. His first collection of poetry is soon to be published “Life's beautiful game”. Rhythmical Mike is also a star of YouTube, with poems such as ‘Smile' and ‘You Got This' gaining many thousands of hits. His short film of ‘Life's Beautiful Game' is winning him admirers across the world. Mike's Takeaways Our path isn't defined by school that's just the first steps. If you have a loved one who is struggling with the school system, show them that it's not the be all in life, there are thousands of professions we all know people who are making money doing nothing that that was taught in school. They need reminding. Also that they are strange for not knowing what they want to do for the rest of their life aged 15! Not many people do! Make sure your child hasn't had his confidence knocked at school especially if he's dyslexic, we hide it well, looking back on my life I realised I had the belief it's better to be the naughty kid than to feel stupid kid Show them spoken word, grime, rap film studies if they aren't engaged with English and see it this engages them. Young adults open up and are so much more engaged if you show your vulnerability abs any hardship with them first otherwise they can just think you're one of them, what do you know! If you don't know where you're going or what it why, Then taken that one next step and following your curiosity is always enough, this is where your joy will be. Listen go the friends you meet, the trips you want to go on and it will unfold. Quite often travelling and going away is the most amazing mission and self discovery but the change and what mark you can make of the world will be at home! Look around in your community and see what you can offer. Us creatives see the invisible stuff you will know what your town needs. Look and see what lights you up? What makes you obsessed? What makes you not look at your phone? That's the thing everything else can be learned as a skill, passion is uniquely yours. If there's not a scene, make a scene Contact Mike  https://theoldfarmbus.co.uk/ http://www.rhythmicalmike.co.uk/

Artist, advertising maverick and author Dave Buonaguidi shares his valuable wisdom with us this week. Dave has been a true shaker in the advertising world for over 30 years. Dave was the founder of Karmarama & St lukes co-operative creative advertising agencies which was way ahead of its time, it was named ‘the most dangerous company on earth!' by the Harvard business review!  They worked with Ikea, Boots, The Body Shop Anita Roddick to name just a few. They created the famous ‘MAKE TEA NOT WAR!' poster for the Stop the War Coalition, which is now in the V&A. Dave then went on to be creative director for Channel 4 for a time before truly diving into his creative calling as an artist! Dave is the king of messaging and creating connection through his art. Dave's has gone against the grain challenging the status quo, and creating noise his whole career, Dave is definitely not beige and this is why we all love him! Dave shares how to get your message out there and create connection through building your universe and market. He also believes by keeping your values and shinning your true light, the rest will come! Dave Takeaways 1.We all really need to feel seen and have connection 2.Build your universe and your market 3.Keep getting back up!! 4.Be authentic and guided by your inner morals 5. Create an emotive reaction to get your message out there with connection 6. If you keep going and shining your light bright, people will come back 7. There are more people who will give up and pull the plug than keep going. 8. Keep to your values! 9.Creativity is the cure 10. Your pain is your message You can find Dave's work and the galleries he's at https://www.realhackneydave.com/ And Buy his book! Blah blah blah I couldn't put it down!! Buy on Amazon and give.co.uk https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blah-Memoirs-British-advertisings-mavericks/dp/1912892170/ref=nodl_ He's also done a Ted talk ‘be the driver not the passenger' https://youtu.be/pmJDpQO-fBo

This week Emma Isaacs talks about feeling stuck and how to overcome this and move forward. Emma has broken down five main strategies that promise to help break any mental blocks and move past into an inspired joyful space that helps us get back into the creative flow.

Textile artists Laura Slater is with us this week. Laura talks about the textile industry, how she navigate's it as a stainable conscious brand. Laura also talks about collaboration's with large design studios and what's changed for her as an artist through Covid. Laura's bespoke screen-prints have been seen at Heals Tate YSKP John Lewis, Ikea, Eye Eye I Mawuena Kattah, Bliss home, Cove Park Northern Monkey to name a few. http://www.lauraslater.co.uk/projects/laura-slater-x-bliss- Take Aways 1.The print room is more than the printing, it's the mixing 2.Doing local fairs helps you grow as much as trade fairs, don't underestimate them 3.These shows can lead to bigger shows in London etc 4.As a business owner we put too much pressure on ourselves to do it all. 5.Raising your bar and up levelling means outsourcing, this is generous, you're giving others business and 6.Schedule in some time to percolate creative ideas and new technique's 7.It's ok to want to slow down and go against the grain, as designers we have that inner intuition follow your unique take on your craft 8.If being with people, working with others ie lecturing at uni, running workshops or helping your local community is important to you, make sure you schedule this is into your business now, don't wait until you've achieved X or Y or, you're ready now, you will find it will help your business more in terms of inspiration and motivation too! 9.Working sustainably as a small studio is complex and tough to work out what's ok with you, sometimes that will mean the local business you're using will outsource too, but remember you're doing your bit. 10. Collaborations are powerful for your business but also for you as an artists that support is so vital for growth 11.Remember Brands are a person, this can get forgotten in the noise of the internet so it's important to stick to your core values as a business and it will be noticed further down the line. Treating everyone    

Denise Gasser is a mixed media artist, born and raised near the mountains of Utah. After years of over whelming guilt for wanting to still be an artist mixed with anxiety to try be the perfect mum and helper in her community, Denise decided to hold her hands up and embrace it all, the distractions, imperfections, the messiness around trying to paint and mother 4 young children!­­ Denise founded the ‘Art After' project. Reconciling art and motherhood. A series of small paintings that occur in one sitting and must be finished once interrupted. When that happens, Denise writes on the back the date the time she started the time she finished and what the interruption was. As you can imagine this project has had global reach after her exhibition! Denise gives talks and workshops in the US and Canada and is owned in private collections in several countries around the world. Denise shares honestly about her journey as a young Mum and artist, her thoughts on balance, boundaries and guilt. Look at her stunning work www.denisegasser.com Denise's Takeaways  1.Having honest conversation with other women is vital  2.Being a mum is lonely, being an artist is lonely! Make sure you reach out to creative communities online. 3.Finding time to create is vital to being a better Mum, because you're being the better you! 4.Feeling burnt out isn't ok! We are told its path and we need to juggle, spin those plates. Talk to your family and work out scheduling times for you! 5.We don't have an adult telling us to take care of ourselves! It's our job to think about what patterns and examples we are setting to our kids. 6.It's ok to say being at home with the kids isn't working out for us all. That doesn't make you a bad parent! You're an honest human.  7.Giving yourself permission is vital, not just for yourself but for others.  8.Take a good look at where your time is spent each day, which chunks are being spent on what areas and write it all down so you can see in detail how many people and jobs are taking you away from what you really want. 9.Stop asking why you should do it. What's the reason? Sometimes our bodies want to move and dance just because! 11.Chipping away is such a powerful mantra. Start telling yourself this each day.  12.If alarm bells are ringing for you or a family member regarding ADHD take an online test and have a look at the show notes for some of our favourite books.    Denise's Book Recommendations: Driven to Distraction ADHD 2.0 The  ADDitude Website has tons of great articles Anything by Russel Barkley. I learned a lot from this talk I listened to on YouTube : https://youtu.be/YSfCdBBqNXY  

James Nguyen is a serial entrepreneur who has previously been featured across CNBC, Sky, ABC and been a contributing writer on Forbes. In jqn, James is able to distill his experience and lessons about life and business through the beauty of spoken word poetry. His topics range from truths about life, love, and spirituality; while he expounds on first principles from business and entrepreneurship in a collection of poems as well. James is designing a life that is truly fulfilling and giving back to the world what he wanted and needed healing traumed and troubled souls. There's so much we talk about here that's not just about spoken word, so have a listen, as I know its in line with our conversations James's Takeaways  1.Creativity source flow state and clearing your channel takes inner work 2.Language is limited – We can't fully explain soul and feeling 3.What's your true creativity? Go find it 4.Your business is an extension of you 5.Here isn't work life balance there's just life and creating your own life, life is who you are and how you design your life 6.Money and success didn't bring him happiness 7.Could Covid be a cosmic reset 8.Ignoring your negative feelings pushes them down into a place internally that comes out with more trauma and illness 9.Love is unconditional its not to choose, it's not to judge, it's to except and just be. 10.To be in LOVE or to fall in LOVE you have to be inside LOVE yourself, you can't expect someone to fall in love with you if you're not there with yourself first 11.The emotions you feel, isn't you, its part of you!   12.Have an internal conversation with your negative feeling ‘sadness – why are you sad? What are you feeling? Connect with James  https://www.jqnstudios.com/ https://spiritualfightclub.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jqnstudios/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyK5yqnb3SRCVq95fc6OTlw  

As October is ADHD awareness month, I'm sharing my ADHD journey so far, what I've learned since getting my diagnoses aged 40, just 12 Months ago and what I feel we should all know as parents, teachers, partners and members of our wonderful globe! ADHD Takeaways  1.The brain isn't fully understood, we are all learning and developing all of the time2.What is normal, there are no two humans the same, even identical twins have different fingerprints 3.Dyslexia can be paired with ADHD 4.OCD Is commonly paired with ADHD 5.ADAHD'S are highly creative, they can be inventive thinkers, they often think very differently. Big companies actively seek neurodiverse creatives 6.Family members will say ‘oh it's the latest trend, answer by saying its only the same as giving someone glasses or a walking stick if they get diagnosed! 7. ADHD in girls is harder to pick up because they learn very young age to mimic others which masks any blocks and struggles. 8.ADHD does run in the family 9.We get used to struggle, get tested if you're wondering you will be helping your family if you won't think of yourself! Andy J Pizza - https://bit.ly/3AexY8Y Denise Gasser -https://bit.ly/3FngVW4 Brené Brown's TED Talk "Listening to shame" from TED2012 https://youtu.be/5C6UELitWkw

Textile Designer Lauren Lesley has been a senior designer for Surya she's travelled to many trade shows such as High Point Furniture Market, Las Vegas, New York, and Heimtex + Domotex in Germanyand many rug factories in India. Lauren has worked with licensees such as Candice Olson, Country Living, Mike Farrell, and Gluckstein Home and not forgetting Anthropologie and Target Lauren now freelancers and runs online courses- ‘How to become a Textile Designer, ‘How to Find your Own Style' are just a few examples. Lauren is also a hit on YouTube too! Lauren's Takeaways  1.Transitioning from designing for a studio to freelance is huge, give yourself the time and grace 2.As a designer it's crucial you keep your eye on future trends 3.Trends are always watered down for the high street, see what's coming through ahead of time. Is it big puffy sleeves, pattern clash for example? 4.Finding your style can be a headache! Try not to over think it, you can start by looking at your favourite colour palette 5.Generally, we follow creatives on social media who show a style we are attracted too, so look at what it is that you're loving in those groups 6.Be sure to work off screen this really changes perspective, scale, colour ways and you can take it back onto the ipad and replicate it after. 7.Be gentle with yourself when you are trying new mediums and  techniques it's not just ok to mess up, we absolutely should messy up, allow it! You can find Lauren's YouTube channel and work here  https://youtu.be/YqzZRBHyzM8 https://www.laurenlesley.com/

Megan Sjuts is a visionary designer, online educator, and creative coach. With a decade of industry experience, Megan has mastered the art of visual communications. She is the owner of Building 07, a dynamic design studio through which she has served a wide range of clients, from businesses and brands to ministries and non-profit organisations. Megan has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing and Advertising Management. Always wanting to learn more, she later earned a Master of Arts in Mass Communication degree at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, specialising in Web Design and Online Communications. As a designer, Megan partners with ambitious business women to bring their vision to life through strategic design and creative direction. She offers a unique perspective by effectively combining her knowledge of marketing, advertising, and design expertise to create strategic solutions for her clients. As a creative coach, Megan is passionate about encouraging creatives to own their design and courageously pursue their paths. As a former design professor, and through her work as an industry expert for the Bucket-list Bombshells Design Skills Course, she has helped thousands of young creatives build flourishing and fulfilling online businesses and careers. Megan Takeaways 1.Shut down comparison, it completely stumps creativity 2.What do I have? What am I good at? 3.Concentrate on what you have achieved instead of always feeling less than and thinking and wanting to accomplish more. 4.Shift your focus from what other people have done, and shift it to what am I good at? How can I use that and strengthen my skillset to help and serve other people 5.What makes you feel most inspired doing? That's the thing 6.We all have a completely different lenses and so our interpretation on something will have of course have your individual take. 7.You can give a class the same brief and they will all have a completely different take on something. 8.Collaboration and groups is so powerful for us creatives 9.Not many of us creatives have other creatives in our family or close unit, so it's important to find your village and keep them close 10.Owning your creativity isn't one moment to step into, its many tiny steps. 11.Watch your inner dialogue, are you being kind and gentle to yourself? 12.Try to not take yourself so seriously by tapping into your younger fun self 13.Play is vital, allow yourself to enjoy the journey along the way! 14.Look for freedom in your life to connect to creativity hello@building07.com  www.building07.com @building07   

Artists Nova Zef is a true creative visionary, she's a trained professional dancer from New York, now living between Bali and L.A Nova, is a vocalist and creative mind behind the NY band Pendulum people, she's a spoken word artist, a writer, and has the fashion label Tooky Tooky. Nova has performed at large festivals; she's created staging for shows and she navigates all of this with travel too. You're going to love hearing Nova's story and the mindset she has.   Nova's Takeaway's 1.The big bold exciting gigs don't come without struggle and compromise 2.Other people's words and opinions are just that. They shouldn't define you. The true power is in carrying on. 3.Be the audience or the student and take in everything, having that different perspective is huge 4.When you're stood on that stage, In that scary exhibition, opening and you feel wobbly or scared, trust  See your inner gift imagine it as a light and visualise it. 5.Trust that you have value and you're gifting the world. 6.We are all stuck on the internet we are all craving soul and connecting 7.Watch out for social media, if you're not feeling inspired and instead triggered then turn Instagram off, put your phone upstairs the night before a creative day so you're not having hundreds of negative distractions and self-doubt. 8.Stay truthful to your vision and goals. 9. Being multi passionate is a gift, yes its a lot of work but it's important to keep on re addressing and aligning. 10. Keep working on your good mental space, on knowing beliveing and working hard. www.instagram.com/novazef  

Artist Matthew Burrows MBE started the #Artist Support Pledge initiative when the pandemic first hit in March 2020, he and his family hoped it would reach 1,000 participants, he didn't imagine it would generate 70 million pounds! Matthew has won lots of awards last year but I'm sure his proudest moment was receiving an MBE at the Queens Honours. The concept of the artists pledge is straightforward: artist are invited to post pictures of their work for sale for £200 or less on Instagram using hashtag #artistsupportpledge. Every time an artist makes £1,000 in sales, they in turn pledge to spend £200 on work by another participating artist. There are no third parties, payments are made directly from artists to artists. Listen in to hear Matthews true core values, motivations and beliefs on philosophy's and community's. Mathews Takeaways 1.Everyone should feel they have access to creativity and the arts. 2.Intellect, Feelings and spirit shouldn't be taken apart and seen as separate entities. 3.It's about how we live our lives and what kind of world we create as individuals, it's no one else's job, take ownership of how you're showing up each day and if it matches your core values. 4.Write down what you can offer and bring to the table and refer to it daily 5.Give yourself permission to do it messy and make mistakes 6.Having a mentor group, a safe space to sound out your ideas is vital for your creative business 7.A supportive community helps feed and develop your creative business. Give people the opportunity to support each other and the means and system they will use it. As humans we thrive in villages. 8.It's a good sign if you feel slightly nervous about putting your art out into the World-  it means it's a new uncertain territory new! Trust that uncomfortable feeling 9.you need to change your money mindset to one that's more comfortable asking for money, get your art, shift it by saying it's not an exchange for time, it's a gift you're putting out into the world which then gives back and the energy goes on! (Photos credited to Jonathan Bassett) (Images of Matthew drawings on ASP credited to Matthew Burrows Studio) https://artistsupportpledge.com/ https://www.instagram.com/artistsupportpledge/ https://matthewburrows.org/ https://www.instagram.com/matthewburrowsstudio/

How do you switch from designing for your client's brand and trends to finding your own true creative voice and being briefed to design more of that? Finding your own style is where the real magic happens. Andy J. Pizza, illustrator and host of the ultra-inspiring Creative Pep Talk Podcast talks about it all. For those of you who don't know Andy he's designed for Sony, YouTube, The New York Times, The Guardian, Washington post, Amazon, Google, Smart Car, Urban outfitters, Wired magazine, Nickelodeon. Andy has a couple of really cool Skill-share classes out, he's a speaker too plus he's got a stunning book out ‘Creative Pep Talk Inspiration from 50 Artists' Andy's Takeaways 1.Your creative voice doesn't find you. You have to do the work. The magic lies in not knowing where you're going in your work. In the playing part the bit where you're in your intuition and you're simply trusting your own good taste!  It's never been more important to find your creative voice as it is right now, in this time in history. The world needs your art more than ever! We all need stories! You the creative are the storytellers Do you love your art enough to risk not winning? Ask yourself this, what's the thing you're so passionate about and you're willing to be bad at? 7.Vulnerability is the not knowing if you're going to be successful! 8.Survive as a creative you had to find your hiding mechanisms! They helped you cope in the past! However there comes a time when they aren't serving you anymore! 9.The resilience of an adult artist is unbelievable. Don't forget this! What it takes to be a creative throughout your life is brave! 10.Split your working week into paid work with what you can make the most about of instant money from and then look at how you can free up the rest for your own business project. 11.You can't create whilst you're stressing about money, so put the time and respect into making that dollar or pound doing what you know you can do! Don't complain about that Mundane job you wish was more creative, has more Freedom etc, instead look at the positives and really remind yourself it's paying your bills whilst you work out your steps and transition. Trust the process! https://www.andyjpizza.com/ Andy's Skillshare classes - Finding your style: Five exercises to unlock your creative Identity Making creativity your career: Six exercises to create a successful side project! Andy's Books - Creative Pep Talk: Inspiration form 50 Artist

Tiff Manuell paints her bright edgy bright edgy abstract pieces onto large canvases sourced from India which then they get cut up sent off to a talented team who make them Into the most amazing one off bags!! The way Tiff runs her business is equally as magical, her shop is also her huge studio which means customers can go and see her paint and create her latest pieces, and actually speak to her and tell her which bit you would like her to cut or just have a real intimate experience seeing where these pieces were created! So of course it makes sense Tate Modern London would approach and stock these stunning pieces of art! Tiff's Takeaways 1.If a studio or shop isn't speaking to you what about a warehouse or a large space where your customers can visit

This week's guest is Jason Williamson from British electronic punk duo band Sleaford mods! Jason was in his mid 40s when his second album hit the charts and it was time to quit his day job. He was married with a daughter and a mortgage. I went to Jason's home for coffee and a long honest and personal chat. Jason talks about his constant battles with alcohol and personal growth. Staying aligned with the right artists and musicians and always staying true to himself and his wife and family. We talk about the years of hustle leading up to the Sleafords Mods recognition. Jason's Takeaways There's no arrival When you change your lifestyle for the better you've got to actually learn to live differently each day. If you're being featured by another artist make sure you step back and let them do their thing. Apply yourself intentionally The persistent mind work is the ground work -Nothing is an overnight success Sleafod mods are Currently in Australia, then in US for Coachella and a West Coast tour, then back to the US in September for the East Coast. Latest album - All That Glue - is released on 15 May 2020 And check everything else out at ​www.sleafodmods.com Latest album - All That Glue - released on 15 May 2020 www.sleaford​mods.com for tour Australia and US tour dates Snowy featuring Jason Williams EFFED ​https://youtu.be/e9Dyh0AW2zM  

Katie Abey is an illustrator, she has a successful empire, spreading shear joy for others ‘creating positive things for other proud weirdos'  Using her adorable fun characters and empowering messages through her books, fashion such as cute fun skirts, T's, Pins, funny cards, and mugs, she has a cup of kindness mug which is just literally happiness in a cup I say empire because not only has Katie and her gorgeous husband Jeff got a successful online store, they have a brick and mortar shop too, running a team of people plus Katie illustrate books, all the while being true to herself and sharing her vulnerability, and growth through her business and products. I asked Katie to chat about how important mindset is as a Creative and I asked her to talk about the Circle of influence and concern theory which is a habit we can all do and keep to each week to feel more in control. Katie's Take aways- 1.Don't be afraid to try lots of things with your business and see what works. 2.Different income streams helps relieve stress around money. 3.You can be confident and introverted! 4.Watch how busy you are and if it's a regular unhealthy pattern to avoid feeling things. 5.Work out and only concentrate on what you do have control over. 6.Protect your energy! 7.You can learn how to Use your bad day to help others through your art. This action can help you no end. 8.Learn and try to change your perception of a situation. 9.Talking about mental health makes it a friend rather than a beast and you will feel empowered. Bring it out into the light! 10.Showing your vulnerability helps others. 11.Shine your own weird light! 12.We are a work in progress, we are never finished! You can find all of Katie's gorgeous products on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KatieAbeyDesign They also offer a gorgeous box of happiness with lots of her products packed inside and sent out to your loved one or of course if you're like me you'll have ordered one for yourself too! https://happinesscontagion.bigcartel.com/ Books - 7 Habits of highly effective people with Stephen R Covey Alan watts - Become what you are Podcast  Oprah Winfrey - Supersoul Sunday's  

Bam-Bam is a visual storyteller whose work draws on image, shape, colour and narrative to create visionary expressions in paint.  She loves how painting can transform the stuff of everyday life into vibrant and imaginative visual languages. At the heart of Bam-Bam's aesthetic is a desire to revitalise the spaces and surfaces of the everyday world with vivid patterns and designs. Whether she's working on a mural, street art, a commission or collaboration, Bam-Bam embraces each project with an open mind and an appreciation of flow. For Bam-Bam, art-making is an intimate choreography with the movements and rhythms of the world and its inhabitants.  Bam-Bam's process is meditative and carefully conceived at the same time as it is highly adaptable and intuitive. She fuses traditional and contemporary styles, frequently employing bold geometric patterns. She works across a variety of materials and surfaces, using spray paints, stencils, prints, and pigments, leaving marks and brush-strokes on bodies, abandoned buildings, paper, textiles, and other canvases. For Bam-Bam, painting is public performance. There is a robust theatricality to Bam-Bam's painting practice, which involves characters and costumes in the development of each work. Often, these fantastic and fictional personas liberate Bam-Bam from the usual constraints of art-making and allow her imagination to run wild. As a result, many of Bam-Bam's paintings express vivid psychedelic imagery that evokes a sense of fantasy, wonder, and euphoria. Bam-Bam has developed many of her designs into wearable art and décor. Now, not only can you look at the paintings… you can become part of them.   Bam-Bams Takeaways 1.We can manifest anything but we have to put the work in 2.Know one is going to do this for you, You've got to give yourself a word sometimes and try! 3.It may not go the way you want, it will then be a real lesson 4.You can't control how you're going to be received, you can only create 5.Confidence grows it's practiced 6.Collaborations help bring out a different creative energy it can inspire you into a new found direction 7.Stepping into an Alta ego/ character can really help step into confidence 8.There is no right or wrong decision we make the best we can at either moment, it's either a moment that elevates you or a lesson. 

Sally Payne is freelance surface pattern designer and Illustrator for the kid's market. Sally has designed in many areas over the years including stationary/greeting cards, children's book illustration, logo and branding designs, editorial illustration, packaging design, surface pattern for childrenswear and fabric design. You might think because of Sally's huge following on Instagram and Pinterest, she monetised all those years ago. This wasn't the case; Sally only left her teaching job 2 years ago. Sally explains what juggling it all is really like and what having multi-income streams has meant for her business.   Sally's clients includes Peel cards, Papyrus, Kanopy Baby, American greetings, Hallmark, Bestaroo, Abacus, Gina B designs, Tots to travel, Auzou publishing, Pictura France, Arthouse, Elephant and Bird Publishing, I am a Bookworm publishing, Hinkler Books Australia, Little Korea publishing, Doo Doo Korea, Story Cat Korea, Usborne, Whsmith, Yo – Yo publishing, Dashwood studio, Fabric Editions , Tesco, Sainsburys, Paper Balloon and DDW.   Sally's Takeaways 1.Freelance transition can work best if its gradual 2.Sally knew she needed to train and develop in digital first 3.Create art just for Instagram, it's not your brief so put out what you want more of 4.The work that you like leads to more jobs you like 5.Don't be afraid to ask for explanations on statements on your contracts to be changed 6.Ask for parts off your contracts to be explained if you don't understand them 7.Book illustration are a lot of work but once yours are out there more will come from them. 8.When asked about a book and costs, ask an example of a double page to see how much work and detail they need. 9.Don't ignore linkedin the algorithms are more favourable   Connect with Sally https://sallypayne.com/

Michele Adams left her life in the tiny town in Northern Ireland to pursue her career in London's Theatre, only to discover the whispers Michelle heard were getting louder to point Michele knew she needed to change path, to a life In Brighton consisting of cold sea swims before teaching her yoga classes. Michele has studied at one of the Wim Hof companies expeditions in over in Finland and this was of course life changing. Michelle tells us how the breath work helps her Yoga practice and her journaling. Michele's Takeaways 1.Yoga isn't about the poses. 2.Yoga isn't all about flexibility. 3.Waking up to a calmer life takes being intentional even if it's against the norm or after risking it all against family wishes. Listening to those nudges is crucial. 4.Cold water will clear your thoughts and res set you. Try it on a Monday to set the tone of your week. 5.Boundaries are huge make sure you keep them. 6. Journaling isn't easy to keep as a habit, keep trying and don't overthink it. 7. You're mental health is huge, If you're finding your world to be toxic, feeling anxious or depressed you have to take a step back and change that environment. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1030825835/feed-within-eco-journal https://www.patreon.com/feedwithin