Amanda O'Brien is an award-winning designer, artist, illustrator, and author with over 20 years of experience.

She shares her journey and passion for creativity, particularly in botanical-style watercolors, she discusses her lifelong connection to creativity and how it shaped her career.

She reflects on her educational path from studying art to switching to design, despite challenges in traditional schooling.

Amanda emphasizes the importance of creativity for personal well-being.

She shares her personal story of experiencing burnout and a life-changing ovarian cancer diagnosis.

Amanda reveals how creativity became a crucial part of her healing journey.

She describes how journaling and creative expression helped her process fears and emotions during her cancer treatment and she highlights the importance of awareness and mindfulness in daily life to enhance creativity.

Amanda explains the concept of creative reframing and how it can transform one's perspective on life.

She shares practical tips for incorporating creativity into daily routines, emphasizing awareness, listening, and playfulness.

Foundations of Creativity:

Awareness: Being mindful of your current state and surroundings.

Listening: Tuning into creative impulses and external stimuli.

Courage: Embracing risk and vulnerability in creative pursuits.

Curiosity: Maintaining a sense of wonder and exploration.

Playfulness: Incorporating playful rituals and activities.

Acceptance: Recognizing and honoring your creative potential.

Gratitude: Appreciating moments of creative flow and satisfaction.

Amanda shares insights on moving away from hustle culture and embracing a balanced, creative life.

Rachel and Amanda encourage listeners to tap into their innate creativity and use it as a tool for well-being.

You can follow Amanda on her Social Media accounts

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