Creative Pep Talk 493 - Grief, Creativity, and Re-finding Your Magic with Rebecca Green
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Feb 19, 2025 Rebecca Green is an illustrator and author who candidly shares her journey through grief after a personal tragedy. The conversation dives deep into how loss can transform creativity, fueling artistic expression. She reflects on the tension between struggle and inspiration, revealing her breakthroughs in storytelling. Discussing the emotional upheaval of life changes, Rebecca highlights the importance of celebrating small creative victories and the deep connections between personal narratives and art. Her resilience is both inspiring and relatable.
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Personal Tragedy
- Rebecca Green lost her daughter shortly after birth in 2023.
- This traumatic experience deeply impacted her life and creative journey.
Grief and Creativity
- After the initial shock, Rebecca experienced a surge of creative energy.
- She channeled her grief into her book series, finding solace and purpose.
The Mouse and the Bee
- Rebecca's book series, started in 2019, features a mouse and a bee living in a cider press.
- Initially, the stories flowed effortlessly, but now require more dedicated work.
