In this week’s episode, we are diving into how to build your creative confidence. No pressure, no perfection—just showing up, finding what works for you, and leveling up as an artist. If you’re ready to explore how embracing imperfection and owning your story fuel your self-confidence, this episode is absolutely for you.

This episode is all about harnessing your creativity to feel more confident in both your artistry and your everyday life. We’re chatting about embracing imperfection, celebrating your story, and fusing creativity with self-care. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen the relationship you have with yourself, there’s something here for you.

Big Takeaways

1. Owning Your Story

Your story matters, and no one else can tell those stories quite like you. The more you show up—bad pages, brilliant pages, and everything in between—the more you’ll realize (and internalize) how much your voice matters.

2. Imperfection Fuels Growth

We all have “off” days and projects that don’t turn out how we’d imagined. But every misstep can teach you something new. Trusting yourself enough to experiment builds creative resilience and helps you level up your art skills.

3. Community & Self-Care Go Hand-in-Hand

Finding a supportive space (like the Awesome Ladies Project!) helps you stay motivated. More importantly, viewing creativity as a form of self-care helps you to keep the joy front and center. It’s a reminder that prioritizing self-care is always worth it.

What We Talked About

We kicked things off by talking about how embracing your own story—even the tiny, everyday, only-you-care-about parts—can make a huge difference in your confidence. It’s all about seeing the value in who you are, your everyday life, and letting go of any pressure to be perfect. No rigid rules; just ideas and inspiration to help you along the way.

We also explored the idea of experimenting with new techniques, and how its really the small steps that actually lead to big, meaningful changes. Sometimes it’s as simple as playing around with some new supplies, or trying out a new way of sticking stuff down on the page. Other times, it’s about figuring out what is really lighting you up right now and going for it—even if it feels a little scary.

And we finished up the conversation talking about the importance of celebrating your progress. It’s so easy to focus on the end result (especially when that’s what we see on social media from everyone else), but every little step counts. Whether it’s finishing a page, using up a full sheet of stickers, starting a fresh notebook, or just cleaning up your desk, it all adds up to meaningful creativity.

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