Toni and Lesley are joined by Sarah Schiewe, a ceramic artist who specialises in bringing stories to life through her unique pieces. Sarah shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery, from leaving a creative but restrictive job to starting her own business, Schiewe Ceramics. Listeners will learn about the importance of creativity, identity, and following their passions

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Listening to your feelings and getting to know yourself is crucial when deciding what to do with your life.
• Creativity allows you to see other people's perspectives, generating empathy, kindness, and happiness.
• Juggling the creative aspect of a business with the practical side of running it can be challenging but rewarding.
• Participating in workshops and trying new things can lead to unexpected opportunities and personal growth.
• Setting a rough schedule and allocating time for different aspects of your business is essential for balance and success.
• Capturing ideas and focusing on what's important now helps entrepreneurs stay on track and avoid distractions.
• Seeking accountability and support from others can help you stay focused on your goals and overcome challenges.
• Sharing your story and collecting others' stories can be a powerful way to connect with people and create meaningful art.

BEST MOMENTS

"I want to make art for everybody and anybody. So yeah, that's how it all began. So now I create bespoke pieces of art that tell people's stories."

"Creativity is so important because creativity allows you to see other people's perspectives, you know, and if you can see somebody else's perspective, then that's how we generate empathy and empathy is the key to kindness and happiness."

"I think the first thing you need to do is stop thinking and start feeling. You know listen to what your body's telling yourself."

"I can just do what I want when I want, you know, I've got a little dog, I've got a little spaniel and if I want to go for a walk with her, I can, it's just, If I want to, you know, go see the kids, if I want to just pop off and do this, it's having that flexibility as a family unit to be able to put their needs in place as well as mine now and not have this nine to five schedule."

"So I've had to put in place sort of a rough schedule of how I'm spending my time because if I spend too long doing the business side of stuff, I don't have anything for anyone to buy”

ABOUT THE GUEST

Sarah Schiewe

https://schieweceramics.org

HOST BIOS

Toni C. Eastwood OBE, MBA, (Business Transformation Coach and Facilitator)

Award-winning entrepreneur, who knows exactly what it’s like to start and scale NFP Business, raising multi-millions in funding. She has served as a non-executive board member and Chair of several charities and NFP organisations. With 30 years’ experience in SME, Business startup and growth, as Director of a FTSE 30 Company, starting and growing two businesses over the last 12yrs. Toni knows what it’s like to leave the familiar behind, to personally risk everything to follow your passion for service and importantly to handle the inevitable obstacles along the way.

Lesley Craven MA – Programme Director – (Business Transformation Coach and Facilitator)

Lesley has spent 30+ years leading public and social sector delivery, and as a CEO of numerous NFP organisations. She is an accomplished bid writer, facilitator, and business coach leading our delivery to 1000s of Small Business Owners and Leaders over the last 4 years.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION

The Women On Purpose Podcast is where we keep it real, have fun, an authentic and entertaining platform for individuals seeking personal growth, purpose-driven living, and the full range of emotions that make life an adventure. We share some laughter, and yes, there might even be a few tears along the way. We want the conversation to flow and will be chatting with our guests learning more about their successes, challenges, and how they have navigated these sharing the tools and techniques they may have used alongside us sharing our tips and techniques from our ASPIRE Model.