E11: The Fear of Putting Yourself Out There

Overcoming Creative Fears: A Journey to Visibility and Confidence

In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal discusses the challenges and fears creatives face when sharing their work online. Virginia relates her personal journey of overcoming the fear of visibility, detailing her clumsy first attempts at launching a website, going live on social media, and recording videos. She addresses common fears such as imposter syndrome, fear of judgment, and fear of being unnoticed.

Providing practical advice, Virginia emphasizes starting small and safe, asking for encouragement rather than feedback, and finding a supportive community of like-minded creatives. This episode is a motivational guide to help creatives build confidence, share their work, and connect with the right audience, all while embracing the imperfections of the creative process.

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00:00 Facing the Fear of Sharing Your Work

00:41 Overcoming Awkward Beginnings

01:41 The Importance of Starting

02:35 Introduction to the Textile Creative Podcast

03:54 Common Fears Creatives Face

04:22 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

06:40 Handling Judgment and Criticism

08:19 Embracing the Fear of Being Ignored

10:28 Mindset Shifts for Creatives

17:10 Practical Tips for Sharing Your Work

21:01 Building a Supportive Creative Community

22:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

23:22 Conclusion and Resources

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