Our Stories Woven — Ep. 1 | Identity & Belonging

Our Stories Woven is a REdefine youth-led series celebrating diverse voices, lived experiences and the stories woven through art, identity and community.In the very first episode of Our Stories Woven, hosts Gunit and Gracy introduce themselves, the purpose behind the series and the vision of creating a space where rangatahi across Aotearoa can share their stories through art and creative expression.In this episode, we talk about identity, belonging and the silent truths of being a young artist in the age of social media. In a candid and introspective conversation, Gunit shares her thoughts on self-doubt, the pressure to be "original", learning from references, creative burnout, and what it means to come back to art in a gentler, more personal way.The conversation covers creativity, visibility, culture and the importance of letting yourself create without perfection.