If you’ve ever felt blocked, stuck in perfectionism, or afraid to truly express yourself—this episode will set you free.

Today’s guest, Shani Pride — writer, director, international speaker and creative consultant, shares how healing through creativity begins the moment you let go of control, embrace vulnerability, and allow your inner voice to lead.

You’ll learn:

1. Why surrender is the secret to unlocking your creative flow

2. How perfectionism and fear of success block your growth

3. The truth about writer’s block (it’s not what you think)

4. How to turn your pain into purpose through conscious storytelling

5. What happens when you stop chasing alignment and start living it

Connect with Shani here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shani_pride

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shani_pride

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanipride/

Website: https://www.shanipride.com/

Connect with Ashley-Ann here:

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wordsbyashleyann⁠

Self-Publishing Agency: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudiopress⁠

Want to share your story and become an author? Learn more about Collective Voices, the co-author experience: https://thestudiopress.co/collective

Hi there 🌹 I'm Ashley-Ann, a creative alchemist and book coach who helps thought leaders — coaches, speakers, soulpreneurs and spiritual leaders — publish their life's work. When you’re standing on the edge of realizing you have a unique perspective and a story the worlds needs to hear, I'm the one who helps you cross the threshold. My mission is to help thought leaders break through the barriers of self-doubt, overthinking, and perfectionism and alchemize them into authentic self-expression.