What if you redefined success as trying, wholeheartedly, for the things that matter most to you? In this deeply reflective episode, Jennifer talks to returning guest, Liz Kimball, who explores how her creative process has evolved since her previous episode (#24) and what it means to redefine success on your own terms. They unpack the impact of achievement culture on artists, the myth of external validation, and how our worth is not tied to performance. They share tools to combat the inner critic to make space for expansion, talk about building inner safety to create freely, explore ways to celebrate small wins without shame, and unpack how self-kindness is not just soft—it’s revolutionary. It is a powerful invitation to create from exactly where you are, to rewrite your definition of success, and to honor the process as the art itself. If you’ve ever felt trapped by “shoulds,” or questioned whether your work matters, this episode brings the language, tools, and presence to help you reclaim your power and reimagine your creative life.

About Liz: Liz Kimball (MFA, CPC) is a creativity catalyst and transformational coach for visionary creators. She is dedicated to helping women and girls free their creative voices so that they can birth the great work of their lives. Liz's work focuses on catalyzing individual and collective change through the magic of creative process. Liz's work has been featured at Tedx, Oprah.com, The Guggenheim, The Female Quotient, and at universities and institutions throughout the country.

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