From ideation to creation with Anna Dunleavy

In this first conversation of the Brand Seasons podcast, creative business coach and wedding photographer

Anna Dunleavy

joins me to dig into the Season of Sowing.

Together, we explore:

• taking the first steps towards our goals and plans

• creating a podcast and our fears of public speaking

• keeping ideas to ourselves vs releasing them into the wild

We also touch on generating ideas, and Anna shares her thoughts on movement and nature in supporting cognitive and creative functioning and processing. Does time outdoors help you nurture your creativity?

Learn more about Anna’s work as a creative business coach and view her wedding photography portfolio and services. You can also find her on Instagram and here on Substack at

Ebb and Flow

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In our discussion, I ask Anna about protecting our ideas to preserve their energy. How do you feel about this? Are you inclined to share at the point of ideation or wait until you’re beyond creation?

I’m excited to publish a bonus article in collaboration with Anna, where we go deeper into our love of vision boarding, so look out for that next week.

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Thank you to Saorsa Psychology, the sponsor of this first season.

In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.

Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between. 

To learn more about how you can create space to think, do and be, visit Saorsa Psychology. You can also connect with founder

Sarah Philp

right here on Substack at

Space to Think

, and follow her on X, Facebook and Instagram.

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