Saying hello & sharing obsessions

Welcome to Creative Courage, a podcast where we (funnily enough) explore how creativity and courage shape our lives. I wanted to get to know each other a bit seeing as though we’ll be hanging out here together. So in this episode I’m introducing myself a bit, sharing pieces of my own journey and why I believe the arts aren't just fun or lovely, but essential. I really want these episodes to feel like late night chats with a friend, so I’d also love to hear from you. Leave a comment to let me know where you’re listening from and what you’re working on at the moment. It helps me know who I’m hanging out with as I record. This podcast will be a part love letter to the arts as well as what I hope will be an encouragement to anyone who is creating things, I know it takes a lot of nerve and courage and mess and chaos. Thank you for putting in the work and doing the scary thing and sharing it. We need art. We need stories. And we need each other. “…Sometimes the only way to reach it…is through art. Creativity. The aesthetics. The things that transcend logic and language.” Win a 1:1 Creative Session What better way to kick off a brand new podcast (or a revamped one) than with a giveaway. Hurrah. I’m offering a free 1:1 45 min “Creative Chuppa” session over zoom. (Chat + cuppa = chuppa). In this dedicated time we can chat about whatever creative work you have on the go right now. We can look at the copy on your landing page or about page or we can look at the branding/overall art direction or perhaps you just want to soundboard a new idea and need an idea buddy. The 45 mins is yours and it’s amazing what can flow out of a session. How to enter: * Follow the podcast on your favourite app * Leave a rating & review. (Ideally a positive one, would be great. If you’re not sure what to say feel free to just add 3-4 words you’d use to describe the podcast and click those stars.) * Screenshot the review and email to: [email protected] Get in touch That email address is also how you can contact me if you just want to reach out and say hello, request a topic, or let me know if you’d like to be considered as a guest, I’d love to hear from you. Substack Soirée is back! The class I’m co-hosting with Sara Tasker starts Monday, May 5th. Six weeks of writing and community magic. If you want to build something beautiful this year, we’d love to have you. Check it out here. (Previous Soirée guests: Yes! You are invited! Please do join us this round! We’ll be sending something to your inbox soon with more details.) Also mentioned in this episodeMy latest custom website design for The Barbell Ballerina. Offers opening up soon for custom websites and a template shop on its way! When the shop opens I’ll be offering a limited number of bespoke websites at a special introductory price so if you’re interested, get in touch now so you don’t miss out. Best way to reach out is [email protected] Secret Gardens blog on Substack A cozy corner for grown-up dreamers rediscovering their magic. Stories, poems, paper art and chasing tiny-big dreams. Get full access to Keeley Rees at keeleyrees.substack.com/subscribe