Creative Autonomy: A Conversation About Making Art on Your Own Terms

A Conversation About Making Art on Your Own Terms

There’s something quietly powerful about choosing to keep showing up.​ This ​month, I recorded the second episode of Circle Conversations, and the theme was one that’s deeply personal to me​, creative autonomy. What it means to make art on your own terms, even when life is full.

I sat down with someone incredibly special: the person who wrote the foreword to my first published book, and who, these days, holds me accountable​ not just to create, but to believe in what I’m making. We’ve made it a practice to remind each other that our voices matter. That showing up​ even imperfectly​, is still showing up.​ This conversation was ​s​o much fun. We talked about resisting outside pressure, staying true to your voice, and reimagining what creative freedom looks like when you’re juggling multiple roles. Her thoughtful​ and honest ​insight is the kind of voice I think more people need to hear.​ And even though we’ve been having these kinds of conversations for years, I still found myself nervous before we hit record. But there was also joy. Ease. And pride. Because every time I push myself to record an episode, I feel myself getting a little more comfortable in front of the camera​ even though I’ve always loved being behind it.

I don’t have metrics in mind. No dream number of subscribers. What I do want is for anyone who listens to feel inspired. And for the people sitting across from me​, my guests and my friends​, to walk away feeling seen, sparked, and creatively energized.​ Moments like these remind me​ that I’m in the middle of a personal metamorphosis. And I’m so grateful for it.