The past week was a real doozy (I feel like we say that every week at this point)… I hope you’re finding time to take care of yourself, cultivating moments of joy, and spending time loving on the people in your life that matter.
Might I suggest something else to add to your list? ✨Creativity✨
You’ll learn, like I did during this conversation, that doing something creative is another important way to process all of the things we’re feeling/faced with every day and should be more of a regular practice for us as human beings.
So this week I invite you to put down the powerpoint and pick up some crayons, water colors, or even a pencil and paper to write a short story or poem!
The Meaningful Shift as a creative outlet has worked wonders for me, I hope you can find something that feels right for you. 💖
Show Notes:
In the inaugural episode of The Meaningful Shift, host Simone dives deep into the transformative power of authenticity, creativity, and community with artist and entrepreneur Jessie Spellman.
Jessie, who left a high-powered corporate career to co-found Recess Grove, an art café in Brooklyn, shares insights into how creative spaces can serve as sanctuaries for emotional well-being and personal growth.
They discuss the importance of interdependence, the universal need for authentic connections, and making subtle but impactful shifts in everyday life to foster a more inclusive and compassionate world.
Through personal anecdotes and thought-provoking dialogue, this episode aims to inspire listeners to think differently about work, community, and their own creative potential.
00:00 Introduction to The Meaningful Shift
01:41 Introducing Jessie Spellman
02:53 Recess Grove: A Sanctuary for Creativity & Play
05:33 Jessie's Journey: From Corporate to Creative
11:22 The Power of Authentic Connections
17:54 Balancing Joy and Struggle
32:32 Interdependence and Community Support
40:50 Recommended Reads and Inspirations
44:29 Conclusion: Embracing Creativity and Well-being
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Resources
The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia by Ursula K. Le Guin
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
War Talk by Arundhati Roy
Adrienne Maree Brown
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
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