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Ep. 005 | Creative Microaggressions and Starting Where You Are
Muses, I’m going to come out the gate with something real, as I always do, and in the words of Iyanla Avazant, we’re going to name a thing a thing. Let’s talk about, what I’ve coined, creative microaggressions—those subtle digs, dismissals, and judgments that undermine our artistry because it doesn’t fit into someone else's polished aesthetic or narrow definition of “professional.”
On this episode, I share a real story that happened while working on a client shoot, and why that moment lit a fire under me—literally sending me running to hop on the mic and press record with only a few minutes to spare before checking out of my Los Angeles hotel room. (I also somehow managed to squeeze in an aligned song-and-dance break to the tune of “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now.” More here and below.)
This one’s for every creative who's ever been judged by the tools they use when creating. The message? It’s not on you, it’s in you.
As always, you can listen in or watch on my YouTube.
However you choose to tap in, remember this: Your creativity, your vision, your voice, and your tools are all valid. We are greenlit. And it’s time we clear the path of judgment and distraction, so that we can keep pushing the needle forward. So let's.
Start where you are. Create with what you have.
Muah, no bars.💋
🎧 BONUS I: Your mission should you choose to accept it is to listen to “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” like your future depends on it—with the lens of manifestation and focusing on your vision. “Don’t you let nothing, nothing, stand in your way.”
🎥 BONUS II: Get inspired by Apple's #shotoniphone playlist.
And then go out and create some magic.
___
I want to hear from you: have you ever experienced creative microagressions in your life? What have you done to overcome them? Drop a note in the comments.
___
I see you muse. 🦄 Thanks for your support. You’re one step away from receiving the next musings straight to your inbox. 💌
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musingsofamusepodcast.substack.com
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By MéLisa The BestMuses, I’m going to come out the gate with something real, as I always do, and in the words of Iyanla Avazant, we’re going to name a thing a thing. Let’s talk about, what I’ve coined, creative microaggressions—those subtle digs, dismissals, and judgments that undermine our artistry because it doesn’t fit into someone else's polished aesthetic or narrow definition of “professional.”
On this episode, I share a real story that happened while working on a client shoot, and why that moment lit a fire under me—literally sending me running to hop on the mic and press record with only a few minutes to spare before checking out of my Los Angeles hotel room. (I also somehow managed to squeeze in an aligned song-and-dance break to the tune of “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now.” More here and below.)
This one’s for every creative who's ever been judged by the tools they use when creating. The message? It’s not on you, it’s in you.
As always, you can listen in or watch on my YouTube.
However you choose to tap in, remember this: Your creativity, your vision, your voice, and your tools are all valid. We are greenlit. And it’s time we clear the path of judgment and distraction, so that we can keep pushing the needle forward. So let's.
Start where you are. Create with what you have.
Muah, no bars.💋
🎧 BONUS I: Your mission should you choose to accept it is to listen to “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” like your future depends on it—with the lens of manifestation and focusing on your vision. “Don’t you let nothing, nothing, stand in your way.”
🎥 BONUS II: Get inspired by Apple's #shotoniphone playlist.
And then go out and create some magic.
___
I want to hear from you: have you ever experienced creative microagressions in your life? What have you done to overcome them? Drop a note in the comments.
___
I see you muse. 🦄 Thanks for your support. You’re one step away from receiving the next musings straight to your inbox. 💌
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musingsofamusepodcast.substack.com