I like to think I have a bit of skill when it comes to most creative things - this is not the case when it comes to drawing. But with illustrations featuring female empowerment taking over social media and filling me with inspiration, I couldn't think of a better way to finish Dingbat Chat; Quarantine Edition series! 

And to join me, I have the rather talented and absolutely lovely illustrator and designer, Louise Strudwick; her page Rose Tainted Dreams is taking off with it's progressive messages regarding mental health, self-identity, feminism and body positivity. It's fascinating finding out how she personally and professionally got to this point - follow Dingbat Chat and Rose Tainted Dreams below.

Dingbat Chat

Apple Podcasts -

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dingbat-chat/id1461700565

Spotify - 

https://open.spotify.com/show/5bTiumMFVuVdhymuhA5k1A?si=ZURCje28Rle90YTa_H9Nag

Instagram - 

https://www.instagram.com/dingbat_chat/

Twitter - 

https://twitter.com/dingbatchat

Facebook - 

https://www.facebook.com/dingbatchat

Podcast Guest

Louise Strudwick - Rose Tainted Dreams

Instagram - 
https://www.instagram.com/rosetainteddreams/

Etsy -
 https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Rosetainteddreams

Tigger warning- the following description and podcast episode discusses sexual assault. If you have been effected by any of the topics we discuss or just want to have a chat, do not hesitate to get in touch x

I have mentioned it before but never truly discussed my experience as a survivor of sexual assault. I usually want to talk about everything, it's my way of figuring things out, so to not be able to do when it comes to my own rape remains a painful truth that I've only recently started to come to terms with.

To help me do this and, for the first time, CHOOSE to have this conversation with someone who has had a similar experience, I got in touch with Rebekah Wenying who is a sexual assault survivor and activist and an old friend of mine. From education's effect to creative writing outlets, this conversation is deep and personal but mainly honest and it massively helped us - I hope it does the same for you.

To find this weeks resources and follow Dingbat Chat:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dingbatchat/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/dingbatchat

You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-BMyIG8WhDpPQFsIb1FixA

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dingbatchat

Rebekah Wenying (who also has some incredible resources):
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wenyinggggg/

Not Victims But Survivors Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/belikelilith/

Not Victims But Survivors Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/notvictimsbutsurvivors

Having grown up in Cornwall, being in nature is like... well, second nature to me. But I've always been a fan of ragged tor tops or feral forests rather than stopping to smell the roses, or take trimmings, plant and garden the roses.

However, in lockdown I've learnt to appreciate my mum's beautiful garden and the many wonderful things people are doing with flowers out in the world. Such The Girl Flower Podcast with Jess and Vic who bring the British florists together. And Annabelle's Cornish Flower Crowns, beautiful, wearable and eco-friendly floristry that you can keep for the rest of your life. These three guests know exactly what they're talking about and talk me step by step through how to make a flower crown for myself!

To see this and follow Dingbat Chat:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dingbatchat/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/dingbatchat

You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-BMyIG8WhDpPQFsIb1FixA

The Girl Flower Podcast:
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/girl-flower-podcast/id1494504009

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/girlflowerpodcast/

Cornish Flower Crowns:
Website - https://www.cornishflowercrowns.co.uk

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cornishflowercrowns/