Emma Gannon, a bestselling author and host of the popular podcast 'Ctrl Alt Delete,' dives into the themes of community and connection in today's digital landscape. She explores ideas from her book, 'Disconnected,' highlighting the joy and challenges of blending creative work with personal fulfillment. Gannon discusses how online behaviors can misalign with real-life interactions, the importance of taking breaks from social media, and the nuances of cancel culture. She reflects on women's experiences with motherhood and societal pressures, advocating for compassion and open dialogue.
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Creativity as Survival
Emma Gannon connects feeding the good wolf with feeding creativity.
She recalls Elizabeth Gilbert comparing neglecting creativity to an unruly Labrador puppy.
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Side Projects for Well-being
Embrace creativity for mental well-being, not just monetization.
A side project, or passion project, can be a simple creative outlet like daily doodling.
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Merged Realities
Online and offline lives are no longer separate realities.
Our online behavior reflects our offline selves, especially regarding allyship.
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Emma Gannon is a bestselling author, speaker, novelist, and the host of the number 1 creative careers podcast in the UK called “Ctrl Alt Delete”.
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