I am incredibly excited and honoured to welcome today's guest onto Pep Talk. Of course I love all our guests and would never pick favourites, but today's story is one I feel a special connection to – today we're chatting with Fleur Wickes, an artist who's work I have in pride of place in my kitchen.

As you'll hear during the episode, I (not so eloquently!) try to pin down exactly what I find so special about Fleur's work, but I think it's just her belief that the magic of life is in the small moments and the tiny details – that really shines through in her creations. Something that has been especially bought to our attention in this Covid world we find ourselves in - home, family and the little details have become more important than ever.

Of course Pep Talk is all about business, and while Fleur is first and foremost an artist, what she has built over the years is 100% a business – she now has premises and an employee. Plus, part of what has made her so successful is her wicked combination of skills on both the art side but also in business, marketing and sales, that has combined to create absolute magic.

This episode is just full of so many thoughtful observations and moments, Fleur shares so much of her story and her passion with us in this chat. You'll just have to listen to see what I mean - and I guarantee you'll feel intrigued and uplifted and entertained and inspired, all at the same time.

Check out Fleur's art to see what we're talking about – head to fleurwickes.co.nz to see and purchase her art, and have a nosy on Instagram too @fleurwickes, where she shares her personal story as well as her journey of creating her art, her artists life.