Kicking Habits by Carol Urry

February 09, 2024 #35 The Queen Bee: Navigating Creativity, Business, and Personal Growth with Dani Wallace.

Summary

In this conversation, Carol interviews Dani Wallace, a

public speaking coach and founder of the Fly Anyway Foundation, about her relationship with alcohol and her decision to stop drinking.

Danny shares how her life has changed since giving up alcohol, including improved clarity of thought and reduced anxiety.

They discuss the impact of drinking on productivity and business success, as well as strategies for socializing without alcohol.

Dani also highlights the need for more appealing non-alcoholic alternatives and the shifting social culture around drinking.

Finally, they explore the connection between creativity and drinking, with Danny sharing her personal experience.

In this conversation, Carol and The Queen Bee Dani discuss the relationship between creativity and sobriety, the fallout of drinking, the use of substances by artists, the journey of taking breaks from drinking, experiencing homelessness, taking responsibility for change, being present and curious,

advice for taking a break from drinking, personal development, and The Fly Anyway Foundation.

Takeaways

Giving up alcohol can lead to improved clarity of thought

and reduced anxiety.

Drinking can negatively impact productivity and hinder

business success.

Finding alternative activities and non-alcoholic drinks can

help in social situations.

The social culture around drinking is changing, with a

growing market for non-alcoholic alternatives.

The relationship between creativity and drinking varies for

different individuals. Accessing creativity can be done both in sobriety and while drinking, but sobriety allows for a clearer and more consistent access to creativity.

The fallout of drinking, such as feeling apathetic and

anxious the next day, can hinder the ability to access creativity.

Artists may use substances as part of their creative process, but sobriety can lead to a deeper and more authentic form of creativity.

Taking breaks from drinking can involve extended periods of

sobriety, but there may be instances where drinking occurs again before realizing the need for change.

Experiencing homelessness can be a result of poor decisions

and circumstances, but taking responsibility and making positive changes can lead to a better future.

Being present and curious can enhance social interactions and lead to more meaningful conversations.

When considering taking a break from drinking, it is important to give yourself grace and shift the mindset from giving up something to being free from negative experiences.

Personal development and self-improvement can play a

significant role in overcoming challenges and achieving success.

The Fly Anyway Foundation aims to help individuals who have

experienced domestic abuse build businesses and regain autonomy.

The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness, taking intentional action, and embracing personal growth in order to make positive changes in your life.

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Here are Dani’s links:

Big Festoon in March

https://thequeenbeedani.kartra.com/page/4lh362

Free FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheIATQBHive

The Fly away foundation

https://www.iamthequeenbee.co.uk/flyanyway

https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamthequeenbee/

Insta

https://www.instagram.com/thequeenbeedani/

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