Happy Go Fabulous

#26: Exploring Aphantasia

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Welcome back to Happy Go Fabulous! In this episode, Catherine sits down with the fabulous Claire Miles – a branding photographer, visual strategist, and creative mind behind Oak Street Creative Co. Claire helps women show up online with scroll-stopping photos and visual strategies that feel fun, relaxed, and totally on brand.

But today’s chat goes deeper than business. Claire opens up about living with aphantasia – the inability to visualise images in the mind’s eye. Together, Catherine and Claire explore how this unique way of experiencing the world influences creativity, memory, business, and even meditation.

✨ Expect real talk, lots of laughs, and some “aha!” moments about how differently our minds can work.

What We Cover In This Episode

  • What aphantasia is – and how Claire discovered she has it in her 50s
  • How living without a “mind’s eye” shapes memory, meditation, and creativity
  • Claire’s process for creating branding photography without visualisation
  • Why manifestation and guided practices still work without imagery
  • The power of community: Aphantasia Australia, a supportive Facebook group co-hosted by Claire
  • Tips for showing up online without overwhelm – and having fun while doing it!

    • Guest Spotlight: Claire Miles

    • Founder of Oak Street Creative Co. – branding, photography & social media strategy
    • Creator of the Visual Strategy Lab membership
    • Co-host of Aphantasia Australia Facebook group
    • Lover of keeping it real, fun, and fabulous

      • 👉 Connect with Claire:

      • Website: https://oakstreetcreativeco.com/
      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakstreetcreativeco/
      • Facebook Group: Aphantasia Australia

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