10: When The Creative Path Calls, Answer

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In this episode, I’m joined by three amazing womxn making big moves in their creative careers as travel writers and photographers.

You’ll hear valuable insights from all three guests on how to stay on the path toward your creative dreams even in times of uncertainty.

We discuss several topics that are near and dear to my heart like overcoming fear, nurturing our creativity, and building community to support our dreams. 

You’ll hear from Hannah Foster-Roe, a British travel writer and content creator currently living in London. Her work has been published in Intrepid Times, Viaggio Magazine and on her own blog, Little Anxious Explorer, which combines travel ideas, inspiration and itineraries with candid conversations about mental health.

Also joining us is Laura Wheatley, a travel and lifestyle photographer and writer based out of New York City. She is passionate about showcasing travel and creating compelling visuals for brand stories worldwide. Over the past few years she has also been using her photography as a voice to promote artisans and makers, helping to preserve traditions and techniques passed down through generations.

And rounding out this wonderful group is Toni Porat, a photographer, voracious reader and life-long learner. She never gets over the deliciousness of evocative prose or the thrill of capturing the beauty of a genuine moment.  She loves making things and is happiest when she is immersed in nature, hiking forest trails or diving in the ocean. Curiosity fuels her perpetual passion for travel.

Recording this episode brought me immense joy. It was a pleasure to gather this group of talented, inspirational womxn together and I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!

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Laura’s image from a shoot in Japan that we mention in the episode

Photo credit: Laura Wheatley Photography

Image credit: @roxfontaine

Image credit: @roxfontaine

“It was a strange thing. It was like, this is where I'm meant to be just out there photographing, documenting people in their processes that have been passed down through generations. And I just felt so alive. That’s when it hit me. It was like, this is what I was meant for.”
— Laura Wheatley

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“Working backwards from that ultimate dream, I look at the decisions I make and I have that dream in mind and I'm like, will this move get me closer to that dream? And then act accordingly based on whether it's a path that leads to my dream or veers off elsewhere.”

— Hannah Foster-Roe 

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“The pandemic happened and it was almost like a reset... For me, it helped me realize how temporary things are and how important it is to actually try to fulfill the things that drive you and that matter to you deeply. It forced me to think about the way my busy life was preventing me. Why am I not doing the things I want to do?”
— Tony Porat

Want to know how you can start publishing your travel stories? Download my step-by-step guide to publishing your stories and start sending your ideas out into the world!

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • [02:06] Welcome our guests Hannah, Toni, and Laura to the show

  • [03:26] What sparked each of our guest creative careers

  • [18:17] “If you're going to dream, don't deny yourself the opportunity to dream big.”

  • [24:16] How we underestimate the power of taking small actions every day

  • [25:48] We discuss ways to recognize your fears and manage them better

  • [28:28] Why it’s easier to encourage others the way you should be encouraging yourself

  • [31:19] Learning to work through feelings of “not being good enough”

  • [36:56] The power of community and how we’re wired to think we need to do this on our own

  • [37:56] Moving beyond shame and being able to accept help from others

  • [48:08] Toni, Laura, and Hannah share advice for others interested in pursuing their creative dreams

  • [48:43] Find your next logical step forward toward your creative dreams

  • [50:31] Be kinder to yourself

  • [51:37] Normalize the fact that dreams can change

  • [52:53] Trust in the timing of your dreams

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