Before introducing the final guest of season one, I'd first like to share the news that my crowdfunding campaign is now 70% funded!
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On with today’s episode, where I’m joined by Rosie Steer of
and to discuss the creation and publication of her debut book, Slow Seasons.We also explored:
The book structure, centred around the Celtic Wheel of the Year and its seasonal celebrations
Rosie's involvement in the design process, collaborating closely with her publisher on the visuals
Building an online and offline community, plus seasonal events, signings and workshops
How sharing our personal stories can create a sense of belonging and connection
Balancing life and work and how the grounding season supports creative flow
And it was a real pleasure to touch on all four Brand Seasons of Sowing, Blossoming, Harvesting, and Grounding!
The businesses and individuals mentioned in the episode include:
Kitty Stogdon, Editor, Bloomsbury
Lucy Sykes, Designer, Studio Polka
Holly Ovenden, Illustrator
Jess Elliott Denison, Food Writer, Elliott’s
Marion Blythe Sandworth, Ochre
In what ways do the seasons influence your creative work? Have you adapted your process to align with nature and it’s rhythms? And how do you cultivate community around your creative projects?
If you enjoyed this episode, you might like to connect with Rosie and her community:
. You can also follow Rosie on Instagram.
I hope you enjoyed the solo reflections and guest conversations in this first season. I can’t wait to bring you season two!
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Thank you to Saorsa Psychology, the sponsor of this first season.
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Exploring the seasons with Rosie Steer