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Listen "From Fight or Flight to Self-Expression: A Creative Conversation with Grady Wallace"
Episode Synopsis
Connect with Erin! Send a textIn this episode, I’m joined by my friend Grady Wallace - the full-time artist behind Rad Originals.Grady shares what it’s really been like to build a life around his art, the pressure that comes with putting your inner world on display, and how returning to curiosity and play has helped him stay connected to his vision. We talk about the moments of doubt that come with any creative path, the seasons where you feel pushed into fight-or-flight, and how turning toward self-expression can help you move through those intense states with more honesty and intention.This episode explores: • what it takes to trust your creative voice • the emotional side of making art • burnout, discipline, and reconnecting with your “why” • how intuition and self-awareness shape your work • Grady’s new show “Fight or Flight” and the story behind itWhether you consider yourself an artist or not, this conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt pulled toward something bigger than themselves, anyone who’s had to rebuild trust in their own ideas, or anyone who’s trying to reconnect with the part of them that just wants to make something for the sake of feeling alive.I hope this one inspires you to show up for yourself, and your ideas.Connect with Grady/RAD Originals:Instagram: @g_radoriginalshttps://www.radoriginals.ca/Visit Grady's Fight or Flight Art Show on November 29th at FOOSH Downtown Edmonton Location @ 3PM - 10PM.Connect with Erin!Follow on Instagram:@ebbsandflows222Send me an Email: [email protected] a Reiki Session With Me!CHAPTERS02:27 Reconnecting and Creative Journeys07:06 Balancing Creativity and Business12:36 Designing Public Art: The Mural Experience17:16 Manifesting Dreams Through Art22:19 The Personal Nature of Artistic Expression28:59 Creative Blocks and Overcoming Challenges33:09 Nostalgia and Its Influence on Art37:23 Balancing Creativity and Responsibilities38:57 Finding Inspiration in Mundane Tasks41:39 Authenticity in Relationships46:15 Celebrating Milestones and Progress48:32 The Courage to Create50:10 Expressing Emotions Through Art52:35 The Journey of Self-Discovery54:25 Manifestation and Letting Go1:00:11 Embracing Creative Flow01:02:13 The Godzilla Metaphor: Growth and Environmental Impact01:04:21 Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life01:06:47 The Importance of Presence in Creativity01:08:04 Mindfulness and Action in Creative Processes01:09:50 The Artist's Journey: Recognition and Sacrifice01:10:22 The Balance of Art and Reality01:12:58 The Evolution of Artistic Expression01:15:55 Manifestation and Abundance Mindset01:19:56 Navigating Post-COVID Connections01:23:08 The Value of Art Beyond Monetary Worth01:24:33 The Energetic Shift in Society01:26:21 Astrology and Self-Awareness01:28:46 The Journey of Personal Growth and Acceptance01:31:48 The Role of Criticism in Artistic Development01:35:27 Art and Accessibility01:40:57 Starting Creative Ideas01:47:05 Navigating Creativity and Self-Doubt
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