We Came for the Art, We Stayed for the Sisterhood - With Canadian Artist Rachael Ashe

We Came for the Art, We Stayed for the SisterhoodWe came for the art… and left with community, connection, and conversations we didn’t even know we needed.In this episode, Rachael Ashe and I talk about the power of routine and how tiny daily habits build a sustainable creative practice — especially when life is already full. We dive into discipline over inspiration, internal deadlines, and why tidying your studio still counts as showing up.We also talk about strength training, perimenopause, bone density, and how women are finally having honest conversations about what’s happening in our bodies. What started as art night turned into real talk — about ocular migraines, muscle mass, motivation, and why gathering as women matters more than ever.Because sometimes you think you’re just going to make art…And you leave feeling seen.Two Takeaway Tips1. A “Stroll” Still Counts.You don’t need a perfect two-hour studio session. Ten minutes. Cleaning brushes. Sketching badly. Lifting light weights. Showing up consistently builds identity. Discipline creates freedom.2. Build Your Creative Circle.Host an art night. Join a group. Start small. Being around other creatives, especially women in similar life seasons, creates support, accountability, and those healing “me too” moments that remind you you’re not alone.