Today’s solo episode is a reflection and celebration: two years since I launched this publication, a year since the podcast began and many cycles of creative growth in between.
I share some honest thoughts on what I believe it means to build and tend a creative ecosystem rather than simply chasing the next milestone with an empire mindset.
Key themes include:
How side projects have nourished my creativity
The difference between building an empire, nurturing an ecosystem and why that shift matters
Real-life examples of the types of clients who inspire me to do business differently and thoughtfully
Why legacy isn’t about scale, but about small, sustaining actions that ripple outwards
The importance of returning to rhythms and practices that ground and reconnect us
I also revisit ideas from my recent Substack post on nurturing a brand ecosystem and share behind-the-scenes insights about the rhythms of creative life.
Other useful links:
Throwing out the rulebook, my podcast conversation with Sally Burns of The Portal
Brand Seasons Clubhouse, where you can join me for light touch branding support and listen to my upcoming private podcast
The Lemonade Factory with
, an online creative gathering place where I’m enjoying co-writingReclaiming Home with
, a space to explore somatic movement and coaching in The Portal communityCreate Your Content Library with
, a group programme dedicated to writing and sharing content
Before I go, here are three gentle questions for you to reflect on:
What rhythms or practices help you return to yourself and your “why”?
Where might you be called to create or give from a place of trust, not urgency?
What are you tending that could become part of your creative legacy?
If this resonates, let me know—and if you’ve found value in this episode, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify will help more creative folk find their way here.
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