Creative expression can be a powerful tool for personal healing and growth because the creative work we do is so connected to the healing work we need.

From following along in this Creativity Miniseries, you know that Emily Sutherland has been my special guest on this journey. Emily is a ghostwriter, published author, coach, and executive storyteller. Together, we have explored the messy, magical stages of bringing an idea to life—Inspiration, Preparation, and Perspiration. Now, we’ve arrived at the final stage: Creation. 

In the Creation stage, you pour your heart into the work, but how do you know when it’s truly finished? Is it ever really done? When is it time to share your creation with the world? This final stage of the process can feel both vulnerable and exhilarating. Emily and I explore it all.

While this episode covers the last stage in our series on the creative process, we’re not done just yet! Stick around for our next episode, when we share our Creativity Toolkit—packed with tips on making time for your craft, resources for self-publishing, and much more.

Thank you for listening!

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RESOURCES

Emily Sutherland’s Storytelling for Business (April 4, 2025) and Nurturing Your Creative Self (May 9, 2025) -https://www.emilysutherland.me/events

Emily H. Sutherland website - https://www.emilysutherland.me/

Madeleine L'Engle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeleine_L%27Engle

IngramSpark - https://www.ingramspark.com/

THE TREASURED JOURNAL

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DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW

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