Welcome back, dear listener. Today’s guest is someone whose words have inspired hundreds of thousands of creatives to step fully into their artistic identity—and I know she’s going to inspire you, too.

Amie McNee is a writer, speaker, and creative coach whose mission is to dismantle the limiting narratives that hold artists back. Through her books, courses, workshops, and online community, she helps creatives build the courage to choose themselves and their art—without waiting for permission.

Her new book, We Need Your Art, is a powerful call to action, reminding us that creative work isn’t just a hobby or a luxury—it’s essential. And yet, so many of us struggle with the fear of being seen, of not being "good enough," or of simply not knowing where to begin. In this conversation, Amie shares her own journey as well as practical tools that you can use for trusting yourself as an artist and building a sustainable creative practice.

And … I’ll be honest, I was ridiculously excited for this conversation. I’ve been such a fan of Amie’s work for so long that I wasn’t entirely sure I’d be able to keep my cool, so I might sound a little goofy.

If you've ever felt the pull to create but hesitated because of self-doubt, this episode is for you. Let’s get into it.

You can find Amie at:
https://www.amiemcnee.com/

https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtowrite/

We Need Your Art: https://www.amiemcnee.com/pre-order-we-need-your-art-book-amie-mcnee

And you can find me at:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anna_holtzman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: [email protected]Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.annaholtzman.com⁠