How do you define yourself a creative? Or, if not your forté, have you ever wondered what those creative processes have looked like from someone who sees one story with a plethora of narratives?  
 
 Asia Maurie, a good friend of mine and creator behind Fragments of Female Living, uses her altruistic lens to uncover the origins of her passion for writing and what it means to be a creative individual in modern society today. She openly discusses the story-telling and artistic experiences she encountered as a child, post-secondary workshop classes that challenged then later solidified her potential, and how all of these and more have contributed to each page of her own personal journey as a creative Millennial. 
 
Everybody has a story to tell. It’s important to paint the narrative that sparks and maintains that joy for whatever page in life you find yourself adventuring through next.  

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// PODCAST NOTES 

• Childhood Development in the Arts – Asia discusses fond memories of her upbringing and early activities and exposure that showed her that anything is possible; it all begins with an idea.
• The Creative Process – Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Factors – Varying factors that contribute to either the process or the final outcome in creative a space conducive to foster ideas and rich writing experiences. Are these contingent on one another? Which one comes first?
• Production of Creative Content – Hustle Culture and Finding Joy – Reflections on how social media, digital content, and productivity apps have affected the creative process and expansion. In addition, Asia discusses the potential of monetization affecting current and long-term decisions for the creative, and how finding balance contributes to the overall fulfillment of the process.
• Validation for the Creative – Personal reflections on struggles for self-doubt and finding the meaningful moments to continue learning while creating, sharing, and highlighting other people’s stories, while also remembering to be an inspiration for her own self in the present day.