Show Notes
In today's episode, I chat with the highly talented Imogen Partridge, an artist and interior designer who shares her inspiring journey from working with architects to discovering her true calling through art and calligraphy.
Imogen opens up about how her artistic career took an unexpected leap forward when she began experimenting with calligraphy and started using Instagram as an accountability tool for her painting practice. She honestly discusses the internal struggle many creatives face—the fear that turning your passion into work might destroy the very joy that drew you to it in the first place.
As a mother, Imogen shares the profound realisation that even just half an hour of creative time here and there during early motherhood helped her 'feel just a little bit like me' and gave her a sense of purpose whilst experiencing the joy that comes from being able to do what you love for a living.
We explore some really important themes around creativity and modern life, including Imogen's belief that anyone can be creative—it's often simply a shift in mindset that's needed. She makes a compelling case for why having a creative outlet as an adult is so important, especially when we tend to let these things slip away from our lives.
So whether you're looking to reconnect with your creative side, juggling motherhood with personal passions, or simply seeking a more balanced approach to life, Imogen's thoughtful perspective offers both inspiration and practical wisdom.
Enjoy the show!
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