How Author Ahna Ell Captured Her Life as a Touring Musician in Her Debut Book

How do artists deal with self-doubt? How does an artist make space for creativity? What does it mean to build a creative life, even if you work a non-creative day job?Today’s guest is Ahna Ell—an author and musician based in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. After a decade of writing, recording, and touring the country, she just released her debut book, Everywhere I Go, a memoir about coming home to yourself, living in community, and finding your place in the world.In my conversation with Ahna, she shares about her life—from her early days of getting her first guitar, to the decade of her adult life spent touring as a musician.But while creativity was present in her life from a young age, Ahna’s path wasn’t always clear or easy. In this episode, Ahna shares about her struggle with self-doubt, the challenge of making space for creativity to happen, and the years spent writing and refining her debut book.✨ Ahna’s Book & Music:Ahna Ell’s Website✉️ Sign up for Taylor’s email list to receive writing and creative tips and news about upcoming releases here.✍️ Get Taylor’s free writing and creative resources here.📚 Find all of Taylor’s books and stories here.The Creative Life with Taylor is an engaging, thoughtful podcast hosted by award-winning author and designer Taylor Thomas Smythe that explores creative journeys over a lifetime, dives deep into the creative process, and inspires listeners to unlock their own creativity and potential in their life now. With guests from a wide array of disciplines and media, listeners will walk away inspired to build a creative life with confidence. The Creative Life with Taylor is a production of Lamplight Universe.https://www.lamplightuniverse.com/