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SITTING IN THE UNCOMFORTABLE MIXED WITH 'WHAT IS THE NAUGHTIEST THING YOU DID AS A CHILD? The last year has been turbulent. That's probably the most honest word for it. I've been running United ArtSpace for ten years, and for six of those years I had a repeatable system that just worked. Launches, events, rinse and repeat. But something was different. The online world changed. I changed. And for the last twelve months I've been sitting in this uncomfortable, uncharted place of not quite knowing what comes next. I know a lot of you are sitting in that same place right now. I see it across friends in business and artists too. And I just want to say if that's you, you're not alone and you're not broken. You're in the exploratory phase. The messy middle. The part that comes before things click back into place. In our Creative Way process, we call this the creative cycle. You start confused, you explore, you experiment and eventually, things start to take shape again. I'm very much in the exploring stage right now. Saying yes to things I wouldn't usually say yes to. Litter picking in my local community. A retreat. Working with corporates like Nestlé and Harrods on confidence and speaking. Things that feel a bit left field but keep pulling me back to the same thread: helping people grow confidence in themselves and their work. And slowly, that's shaping what Creative Living is becoming. Now. The Naughty Stories. I put the question out on socials and the response was something else. I asked, what is the naughtiest thing you have done as a child, listen to the responses in the podcast as they are FUNNY. If you want to share your story, click here: >> FACEBOOK >> INSTAGRAM

This episode is a special one because next April marks 10 years of United ArtSpace. But today isn't really about me or the business. It's about you: the artists, dreamers, and makers who've been part of this journey. Whether you joined last week or you've been here since the early days, you're part of something that has changed countless lives, including my own. Over the last decade, I've learned so much about what it really takes to build a creative life. Not just how to make art, but how to live creatively, keep going when it's hard, and find the people who remind you why you started. In this episode, I'm sharing three big lessons that have shaped everything I've learned from these ten years. Lessons that I hope will inspire and guide you wherever you are on your own creative path. As we look ahead to our in-person anniversary event next April, Live, Create, Become, I want to invite you to celebrate with us. It's going to be a powerful day of connection, reflection, and creativity. So grab a cuppa, settle in, and let's take a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate how far we've come together. 10 YEARS OF UNITED ARTSPACE - IN-PERSON EVENT Join us for an in-person day where you can focus on your next creative chapter. You will focus on how to live, create and the person you will become. With artist talks, art making and real connection you will leave this event with friends for life and a bigger sense of your creative purpose. Food and drink are provided so all you have to do is turn up! >> CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE <<

Growing as an artist or creative can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. The pressure to keep up, the endless to-do lists, and the feeling that you should always be doing more - it takes a toll. In this episode, I’m joined by LaKisha Mosley, who shares openly about her own experiences with mental health and why she’s so passionate about creating safe spaces where people feel seen and heard. We talk about why rest isn’t indulgent but essential, how boundaries can protect your energy, and why you don’t need fixing - you just need support.

Time off isn’t indulgent, it’s essential. If you’re someone who throws yourself fully into projects and finds it hard to slow down, this episode is for you. I’ll share practical ways I’ve learned to carve out breaks, manage the guilt, and use rest as fuel for creativity, clarity, and sustainable growth.

Ever feel like your brain is spinning and you can’t even grasp a clear thought? In this episode, I’m sharing what that feels like for me and the 3 practical steps I take to reduce the overwhelm, refocus, and get back to myself. Whether it’s a massive to-do list, overstimulation, or just a noisy brain (hello, creative life), this is a gentle episode to help you find calm again - one step at a time.

Half the year has gone already. If you haven’t had a chance to stop and reflect yet, you’re not alone. In this episode, I walk through my mid-year review process. From creating a timeline of the past six months to mind-mapping what I want more of, this is how I reset, refocus, and gently bring myself back to what’s important. You don’t need fancy planners or perfect goals. Just a bit of time, a pen, and some honesty about what’s working and what’s not. I hope it gives you a bit of space to pause and check in with where you are and where you want to go next. Inside The Hub, we do this kind of work together — regularly. If you want support and space to design a life that feels like yours, get on the waitlist now. 🔗 Join the waitlist: >>CLICK HERE<<