You have probably heard how essential it is to surround yourself with people who inspire you to grow. I know I have heard it too many times to count. This lesson never resonated with me as much as it does now, after being in an environment with artists who are incredibly creatively driven and talented. Three of them, Ella Goldwater, Liya Vaanunu, and Reuel Well, join me in a round table-styled discussion to share their creative journeys and pursuits. We define, compare, and contrast self-expression and creativity. Between a shameless amount of book plugs, we then share ways to develop and work on creativity.

Sources: What is Self Expression? https://positivepsychology.com/self-expression/ Three Modes of Creativity- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/ 341498198_Three_Modes_of_Creativity Exploring Creative Self-Expression- https://www.calmsage.com/creative-self-expression/amp/ Myer-Briggs Personality Types Sun Yuan and Peng Yu: Can’t Help Myself- https://youtu.be/ZS4Bpr2BgnE “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by V. E. Schwab “Almond: A Novel” by Sony Won-pyung The Harry Potter Novels by J.K. Rowling Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas Brandon Sanderson “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl