Into the Story: True Stories, Better Communication #72 | Trusting the Process (with Araceli Adams)
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Feb 11, 2025 Araceli Adams, a talented ceramic artist known for her vibrant porcelain platters, shares her inspiring journey from a high-stress legal marketing career to a successful art life. She discusses her first gallery show during the pandemic, revealing both excitement and nerves. Araceli also reflects on the challenges of work-life balance and how motherhood influences her art. Through mentorship and self-discovery, she learned to embrace uncertainty and found fulfillment in her creative voice. Her story highlights resilience and the power of pursuing one’s passions.
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Unexpected Passion
- Araceli, initially in legal marketing, felt a creative void despite her family's artistic background.
- Seeking a hobby, she found solace and joy in a ceramics course in Toronto.
Balancing Act
- Araceli's passion for ceramics grew, finding a balance between her demanding legal job and her creative pursuits.
- Her evenings were spent in an artist collective, making and painting pots.
Persistence Amidst Setbacks
- Araceli moved to Sydney for a ceramics degree, facing job search setbacks and ultimately returning to legal work.
- Despite her disappointment, she persisted with her creative studies.