In this second episode of Circle Conversations, a podcast from A Create Space, we explore what it means to stay true to your creative voice even when the world around you pulls in different directions. Host Ariel sits down with Cassandra Velasco Adams (Cassie), writer, creative, and the author of the foreword to Ariel’s new book Create Space for a heartfelt and thoughtful dialogue on Creative Autonomy: Staying True to Your Voice.

Guest Inspiration Mentions:

• "The wound is the place where the light enters you" - Rumi
• "If everything around seems dark, look again, you may be the light." - Rumi
• Ezra Klein is an American journalist and commentator, co-founder of Vox, whose reflective journalism encourages curiosity and critical thought.
• Nick Cave who is an Australian musician and writer behind The Red Hand Files, a blog where he answers deeply personal questions from fans.
• Elizabeth Gilbert is an American author and creative mentor, known for her writings that invite self-reflection and creative self-compassion through letter writing practices.

Referenced in this episode:

• Ariel’s TikTok video mentioned in the episode: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8D8vp6K/
• Guided Meditation discussed by Ariel: Guided Meditation for Soothing Impatience

Technical Direction:

• Christopher Watkins (@offworldfilms)

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