001 Creating from the Margins with Amber Thomas

Welcome to the first episode of Couragemakers! This week I'm joined by Amber Thomas, blogger, small business owner & an all round creator of things. If you're struggling with being creative or facing creative resistance, this is a great one for you! 

Amber Thomas is an adventurer and homebody, a surprising misfit and devoted hopeful, a cocktail of colour and grace, born and raised in a small town laying happily under the Californian sun. Amber describes herself  as  more contradiction than constant; always seeking the space where life can bloom. When life fell apart, her art brought together the many jagged pieces in a beautiful array. Though she says her story is flawed, messy and all the brands of imperfect, art affords her the amazing opportunity to accentuate the greatness that is life. 

You can connect with Amber here: Blog |Shop | Instagram |  Twitter | Pinterest

 

Things we talked about during today's show

 

Being trapped in a hamster wheel which is only a race with ourselves

The Painful 10 minutes (a fantastic technique to get your creative work started) allowing for time for being creative with no pressure

Shaking up your echo chamber

Being honest with yourself about your intentions

  Books/Resources etc we mentioned during this episode   Jody Steal (artist) Sia - This is Acting (album) "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." -- Pablo Picasso 

 

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If you have any question about today's episode, any comments or would like to be a guest on Couragemakers, get in touch: meg@thathummingbirdlife.com

  

About Meg Kissack & That Hummingbird Life

 

I'm Meg and I'm the host of Couragemakers and founder of That Hummingbird Life. I started this podcast because I wanted to create a platform for passionate and unconventional women to have honest conversations and to share their stories, struggles and dreams. The intention behind this podcast is to inspire and encourage creative and mission-driven women to live a wholehearted life and follow the beat of their drum.

 

When I'm not recording episodes and making new friends with the wonderful guests, you can find me working on all manners of magic over at That Hummingbird Life, sending free self care checks ins to hundreds of women every Sunday and helping my clients build brands they love as a graphic designer. I'm currently based in London, and getting ready for my round the world adventure with Mr. Meg starting August 2016. Don't worry the podcast isn't going anywhere!

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Have a wonderful day!