Episode 145: What Creativity Can Teach Us About Dropping Perfectionism and Leaning into Self-Discovery

This episode is a double-hitter, and I can't wait for you to listen. I interview two amazing artists to explore the concept and expression of creativity. Part One features a connversation with Amy Blackman, a Broadway and TV actor. Part Two features, Sabrina Gschwandtner, an internationally-known visual artist.

In both dialogues, the concept of creativity is expressed as having two layers. Creativity needs both the space for discipline and commitment while also making space for intuition, play and flow. Amy highlights how mistakes are wonderful things. We need to be present to create, and the goal isn't to recreate past expectations. Sabrina highlights how art and creativity rewires the way we experience the world -- it shows us a new way of being. Art liberates us and reminds us we have senses. We also discuss how hobbies offer a place and space to be creative. There is so much wisdom in this episode to inspire us all to tap into creativity. Take a listen and share your action step and takeaway with us on Instagram @OneWade @AmyBlackman @FilmQuilts

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Amy Blackman recently played the title role in The Daughter-in-Law by D.H. Lawrence with The Mint Theater Company, described as "a beautifully-nuanced performance" by The New York Times. Her TV credits include appearances on HBO's The Deuce, NBC's New Amsterdam, and CBS's Madam Secretary. Stage credits include the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Angels in America, as well as leading roles at The Old Globe, Cleveland Playhouse, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse, Gulfshore Playhouse, and Tantrum Theater.

Sabrina Gschwandtner is a visual artist whose artwork is exhibited internationally and is held in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; LACMA; the RISD Museum; the Philbrook Museum; the Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art at Rollins College, and the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation, among others. She received a BA with honors in art/semiotics from Brown University and an MFA from Bard College.