Failing Forward: Trusting Your Creative Gut with Julianne Holland Founder of Aphrodite Art School

I thought I was messing it all up… but really, I was failing forward into the life I was meant to build.In this episode, I sit down with Julianne Holland from Aphrodite Art School to talk about what it really looks like to build a creative life without a roadmap. From running an art school in a remote, cowboy-filled corner of Australia to creating community where there wasn’t one before, Julianne shares how “failing forward” became her greatest teacher.We dive into trusting your creative gut, navigating a path without mentors, and embracing the messy, non-linear journey of being an artist. This conversation is a reminder that there is no perfect formula. Your path is built by showing up, taking risks, and learning as you go.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing it all wrong, this episode will reframe everything.2 Takeaway Tips:Reframe failure as momentum: Every misstep is actually movement. The faster you “fail,” the faster you learn what works for you.Build where you are: You don’t need the perfect creative hub. Sometimes the most powerful communities are created in the places where nothing exists yet.