Today I’m sharing how the power of deciding – even when you don’t know how the path will unfold, creates momentum for change. I explain how the brain’s resistance to change keeps us stuck and in indecision, and I share a simple mindset shift for bypassing that resistance, so you can create much more possibility and abundance in your life.

What you want also wants you. So embrace your desires, make the decision to go for them, and be open and curious for how they will unfold!

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Things are getting personal today. In fact, when I was recording this solo episode, I had to pause recording a few times because I found telling my own story of healing and transformation brought up some emotions. You’ll probably hear it in my voice here and there…

I’m sharing my personal story of how The Artist’s Way changed my life forever.

Come along with me as I share some of the key moments on this transformational 12-week journey.

· I’ll explain how and why I left a successful, ten-year corporate career in Chicago to go live in Africa.

· I’m highlighting my fears, my self-doubt, and how I began to connect with a deep inner trust in myself and in Life.

· I reveal the specific tool in The Artist’s Way program that was instrumental for me in healing decades of suffering from debilitating anxiety attacks.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to tell you my story of how a series of supportive “synchronicities” began to unfold and guide me down a surprising path I never could have figured out on my own.

And I invite you to embark on your own journey to your most creative and authentic self.

Resources:

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Julia Cameron

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In this episode, I’m chatting with Marianne Chapman, who joined my group facilitation of The Artist’s Way book after her friend encouraged her to give it a try. Mary initially had doubts and skepticism about the program, but decided to join because she was at a point in her life where she needed a change.

Mary shares how, as the weeks progressed, she experienced personal growth, discovered more about herself, and rekindled her passion for painting. You’re going to love her hack for how she overcame perfectionism and fear of failure, and allowed herself to start painting again.

Mary shares her journey of rediscovering her creativity and embracing her identity as an artist. She reflects on the importance of self-care and taking time for oneself, even as a busy mother. She talks about the myth of “not having enough time”, and her decision to study psychology and art therapy, combining her love for art and her desire to help others.

From feeling skeptical at how something so simple can be so transformative, to now suggesting that The Artist’s Way should be taught in schools, Mary’s story is honest, fun and inspiring to hear.

Resources mentioned:

The Artist’s Way Workshop

Connect with Marianne on Instagram: @mariannechapman_studio

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Deeply unsatisfied in her career as a lawyer, Michele went on a journey of self-discovery that ultimately connected her to her authentic self. On today’s episode, Michele explains how she was finally able to drop the story of being the people-pleasing good girl, and how developing more self-love and self-respect would be the things that would lead her to her true purpose of becoming a somatic healer.

Listen to this rich conversation as Michele shares how:

· Committing to your intention, rather just desiring it, triggers actual results

· You don’t need to have everything figured out first in order to start moving along your path

· How not having enough “escape velocity” would lure her back to the safety of her old life, and how she managed to finally cut the ties and fully step into her truth

· The moment she gave herself permission to shine her light, everything started to feel as if it were unfolding in perfect order

Even though Michele doesn’t even have a website or business cards yet, she is booked and busy, living in her purpose now as a full-time Metaphysical Anatomy Technique Practitioner.

Enjoy our conversation –and the story of the very strange role her cat played in the profound energy healing session I had with Michele!

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Today I’m chatting with Namibian artist Bernette Louw who shares her story of how she went from living for everyone else, to finding a way to start living for herself. From always outwardly focused, busy and distracted, to inner peace, clarity and discernment.

Bernette joined my group facilitation of The Artist’s Way (a book on unblocking your creativity by Julia Cameron) and credits one of the key tools, the Morning Pages, with helping her to:

· Connect with her true self and inner power

· Gain clarity on the fears and anxiety that had been holding her back

· Realize how harshly she had been treating herself

· Free herself from shame, guilt and criticism and become her own best friend

· Discover a hidden passion for painting

Listen as Bernette reveals the two ingredients that were key in creating her most fulfilling life.

These days Bernette enjoys what she calls her wonderful, simple life by the sea. For someone who had never picked up a paintbrush and had no formal art training, Bernette is now a full-time artist, crafting unique pieces of art out of paper mâché. Catch her next exhibition at the Bellhaus Art Gallery in Windhoek, Namibia from 10 October – 2 November, 2024.

There are so many golden nuggets of wisdom and insight in today's episode. Let us know your biggest takeaway from our conversation!

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Connect with Karen on Instagram: @karenc.powell

Connect with Bernette on Instagram: @__b__light

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Tanya Stroh is an award-winning creative entrepreneur, a TEDx Speaker, and the founder and creative director of Turipamwe Design Studio. Some of her awards include The Economist Young Namibian Business Woman of the Year, and Female Role Model of the Year in Tech at the Southern Africa Startup Awards. These days, she describes herself as a creative dreamer, thinker, maker, and doer.

A few years after graduating from design school and feeling dissatisfied in her employment as a graphic designer, Tanya happened upon my info flyer for The Artist’s Way Workshop in a local bookstore. Curious and longing for something different, she enrolled. And in our conversation today, Tanya shares what she calls her life-changing magical transformational experience.

She also shares how a traumatic experience in her childhood affects her today and how she is healing from the limitations it tries to impose on her.

Listen as Tanya recalls how following the breadcrumbs of joy and curiosity led her to stunning opportunities, synchronicities, and experiences. Tanya offers practical, empowering words of wisdom to professional creatives—and anyone who is feeling stifled in their current employment.

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Connect with Karen on Instagram: @karenc.powell

Connect with Tanya on Instagram: @tanyaturistroh

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Vera joined my in-person group facilitation of The Artist’s Way process at a time in her life when she was going through the painful experience of suddenly losing who she believed to be the love of her life.

Although she already had a toolkit consisting of meditation and other healing modalities, nothing was bringing the relief and healing she was so badly needing at that time.

Listen to this open-hearted conversation as Vera shares:

· How the support and continuity of the group allowed her to become a Finisher, and no longer someone to only start projects but not see them through to the finish line.

· How she was able to rediscover the strong, independent parts of herself and begin piecing her life back together again.

· The specific tools she used to heal her broken heart, gain clarity on what she truly wanted in her life, and how everything began showing up to mirror that clarity (including love!).

· Some of the ways her creativity is now emerging – from crafting beautiful pieces of jewelry to facilitating healing support circles for women.

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Today I’m chatting with senior financial analyst, fashion boutique owner, speaker, wife, and mother of three, Rauna Itembu. Rauna shares her Artist’s Way journey, which began when she was single and working as an executive admin assistant. Feeling frustrated that her life seemed to be moving in circles, Rauna wanted to create more meaning for herself. She had entrepreneurial aspirations, and she dreamed of meeting her husband and starting a family.

Through the process of The Artist’s Way, Rauna was able to completely shift her default focus which had always been on the negative side of life, to a more positive outlook. She learned tools that helped her to create an abundance mindset which allowed her to dream bigger than she had ever dared to before. She has learned how to allow peace and ease in her life and has come to know herself on a much deeper level than ever before.

Listen as Rauna shares the simple process she used to achieve all of her personal goals so far – having a beautiful family, her dream home, travel, her new professional career, and her own fashion boutique. Today, she even teaches these principles to her children to show them how to create positive results for themselves in school and all areas of their lives.

Resources mentioned:

Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way online course

The Artist’s Way Workshop in person with Karen Powell
Connect with Karen on Instagram

Connect with Rauna Ndilokelwa Itembu on Instagram
RauVei Fashion Boutique on Instagram

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