In the final episode of the series Tricia speaks to calligrapher, artist, creative coach and community builder Laura Edralin. Growing up in an artistic household Laura has always had creativity in the blood, but it wasn’t until later in life and leaving a well-established career that she discovered calligraphy. First as a form of recovery and healing, and second as a passion that grew into a business, Laura tells Tricia about how her love of letters has transformed her life and many others. What can we gain from slowing down? From trying something new with others? From vulnerability?

Mentioned in this episode:

Follow Laura on Instagram on @lauraletterslife and her podcast @thelifeofletters

Check out Alphabetical by Michael Rosen

Wintering by Katherine May

You’re Dead to Me podcast

Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed

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While we’d like to think that creative communion is always a positive experience, there are times when it can go drastically wrong. Tricia explores they most effective strategies for building a productive collaboration, and how to extricate yourself if need be.

Mentioned in this episode:

Group genius: the creative power of collaboration by Keith Sawyer

Listen to ‘It would be easier to miss you if you’d died’ by Little Lore

Find support at Help Musicians and Safe to Create in Ireland

Read Leti’s Substack on finding collaborators

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Creative people thrive in chaos, right? Tricia looks at the evidence and invites us to adopt a more logical and organised approach to our creative practice. What she finds might surprise you.

Mentioned in this episode:

2019 Study on workplace disorder

Messy: the power of disorder to transform our lives by Tim Harford

Tim Harford’s TED Talk

A perfect mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder by Eric Abrahamson and David H. Freedman

Stakeholder Tracker

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Why is it so hard to let go? Creating communion with your own art is magnificent, but it makes the act of saying goodbye so much harder. Having poured your heart and soul into your painting, song, book, Tricia explores how and when it’s time to let go, via a stay at the YMCA.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Creative Act: A way of being by Rick Rubin

Read more about why the YMCA became an unlikely anthem here and here

Chris Gallego’s tips for selling your art

Dancing with the Gods: Reflections on Life and Art by Keith Nerburn

Show your work!: 10 ways to share your creativity and get creative by Austin Kleon

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Is it them, or is it me? This is the question many creatives ask themselves as they advance on their creative journeys. Tricia explores the reasons why your friends might not be giving you their undying support and how to navigate that tension. Is there any way to overcome the hurt it causes? And does it really matter if you love what you’re doing?

Mentioned in this episode:

Dr Seidman’s article on how friends influence your relationships

Alina Cohen’s article on Tracey Emin’s ‘My Bed’

Harvard Business Review: Even women think men are more creative

The Tao of Pooh Book

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Tricia is back for a fourth series of the podcast, and this time we are thinking about the theme of communion. Being surrounded by people who get you, get your art, and amplify the best parts of you is one of the greatest joys of living a creative life. But how can we effectively build a community around our art, and what do we stand to gain by doing so?

Mentioned in this episode:

Blog: What is networking and why is it so important?

Deepak Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws for Success

Summary of Deepak Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws for success

Ten Year Plan Template

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In the final episode we speak to ‘professional amplifier’ Satch. He's a creative human being, a songwriter, a genre queer artist, a singer, a podcaster, a dad, a footy fan, an educator, a vulnerability expert. How can we feel comfortable with the uncomfortable? Tricia and Satch talk about the power of vulnerability, unlocking inspiration and finding community to grow your creative passion.

Find Satch’s work, including Present in the Post here: https://www.therealsatch.com/

Follow Satch @therealsatch on Instagram

Hospital Parking by Stephanie Lambring watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0BsJiCjDf0 (YouTube)

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