Creativity isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s the quiet seasons that bring us home to ourselves again.

In this episode, I’m joined by Kelsey Freeman of Kelsey Freeman Photography, and we’re diving into what it really looks like to show up online and take care of your creative energy at the same time. We talk about TikTok wins and the reality behind them, how to develop the confidence to post imperfectly, and the burnout that can sneak up when your creativity becomes “content”.

Kelsey generously shares how stepping back helped her step forward again with more clarity, healthier boundaries, and content rooted in connection rather than performance.

If you’ve ever felt torn between needing to “be visible” and needing to breathe, this episode is the permission slip you’ve been waiting for.

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Kelsey shared how she grew through viral content
• [02:20] The real-life impact of a post that took off
• [04:50] Why going “viral” isn’t always victory
• [07:15] Making content on social media that feels like you
• [09:30] Building confidence on camera even if you feel cringey
• [14:50] When creativity collapses into burnout
• [18:40] Boundaries, rest, and coming back to joy
• [24:10] A pep talk for artists afraid to return after a break

If you’ve ever felt torn between visibility and burnout, this conversation will show you a healthier, happier way to show up and be seen.

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/podcast/

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