Painting a Life That Feels Like Home with Rachel McDaniel

This&nbsp;episode features California-based artist Rachel McDaniel, the creative behind RMarie Artistry. Rachel shares how her artistic path has unfolded&mdash;from childhood competitions to college critiques, through the challenges of corporate life, motherhood, grief, and rediscovery. With honesty and warmth, she opens up about how art became both a lifeline and a joyful calling.We chat about her transition from calligraphy to landscapes, navigating commissions, staying grounded through movement and humour, and her spiritual connection to creativity. Whether you&rsquo;re an artist, a parent, or someone craving a more meaningful creative life, Rachel&rsquo;s story will inspire you to trust the slow unfolding of your own path.Listen in as we explore:Why Rachel returned to art after becoming a mumHow grief and anxiety reshaped her creative journeyBuilding a business through commissions and trustBalancing humour, vulnerability, and professionalism on social mediaHer love for creating meaningful, personal artReclaiming identity beyond motherhoodDiscover more about Rachel&nbsp;by visiting: Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://rmarieartistry.etsy.com/">http://rmarieartistry.etsy.com/Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rmarie.artistry/">@rmarie.artistryYou can find Sanchia Marshall at:Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.artbysanchia.com">artbysanchia.com&nbsp;to see art or listen to more episodesJoin the newsletter: <a href="http://artbysanchia.com/newsletter">http://artbysanchia.com/newsletterFollow along on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbysanchia/">https://www.instagram.com/artbysanchia/