

438 - Something that's a Quick Fix to Overcome a Creative Rut + More with Meera Lee Patel
19 snips Jan 24, 2024
Meera Lee Patel, illustrator on Instagram, and the host discuss the fixed mindset of being a "natural" creatively and the superpower of not being a natural. They talk about their different thinking processes as writers and artists and the challenges of balancing writing and illustration. They explore the journey of leaving a day job to pursue a passion for children's literature and the importance of words and pictures. They also discuss secret projects, self-expression, personal growth, and the significance of self-love and its relationship to creativity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Supporting the Show and Live Virtual Creative Pep Rallies
02:56 • 4min
Different Perspectives and Balancing Writing and Illustration
07:21 • 13min
Discovering a Passion for Children's Literature and the Importance of Words and Pictures
19:53 • 6min
Secret Projects and Illustrated Poems
25:35 • 2min
The Power of Self-Expression and Personal Growth
27:40 • 16min
The Importance of Self-Love and Creativity
43:14 • 27min