How to Start Again: Jess Gale on Confidence, Becoming an Artist and Making Mistakes

In this episode of Koggno, I interview British landscape artist Jessica Gale, whose powerful story of creativity, career change, and self-discovery offers hope to anyone feeling stuck or uncertain about their path. Jess didn’t begin painting until after exploring multiple careers, navigating self-doubt, and learning to embrace mistakes instead of fearing them.Jess shares how using her hands, creating art, and experimenting with new techniques helped her rebuild confidence, improve her mental wellbeing, and finally find a career that felt authentic. In this inspiring conversation, we explore:How to find confidence later in lifeWhy it’s never too late to start a new career or try something newThe power of accepting mistakes and imperfectionsHow exploring different careers can lead you exactly where you’re meant to beWhat creativity can teach us about emotional resilience and self-compassionThis episode is perfect for anyone dealing with:✔️ Career uncertainty✔️ A lack of confidence✔️ Fear of making mistakes✔️ Feeling “behind” in life✔️ Starting over after 30, 40, 50 or beyond✔️ Creative burnout or self-doubt✔️ A desire to reconnect with purpose and identityIf you’ve ever asked yourself “Is it too late to start again?” , Jess’s journey proves the answer is no. Her honesty about reinvention, resilience, and learning from imperfection makes this one of our most personal and relatable episodes yet.If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone navigating their own ups and downs or searching for who they are becoming. And feel free to reach out, I love hearing your stories.