You don’t need the whole plan. You just need the courage to begin—and the right people around you. - BrandiWhat if that creative dream you’ve been quietly carrying for decades isn’t too late… but right on time?Catherine Rains is back on the Colour Me Happy podcast, and this conversation is a powerful reminder that creativity doesn’t run on a deadline. Catherine shares how she spent years thinking about her creative dream—and how, at 50, she finally decided to go for it without knowing exactly how it would unfold.After transitioning from a corporate career into full-time art in her late 50s, Catherine opens up about the very real four-year struggle to make income from her work, the turning point that came from hiring a coach, and how surrounding herself with a creative community changed everything.We also talk collage, creative retreats, the joy of “trash raccoon” collecting, women traveling solo, and why these experiences feel like such a gift to women craving connection, creativity, and courage.If you’ve ever thought “maybe someday” about your art—this episode is your nudge.2 Takeaway TipsYou don’t have to know the how—just honour the pull.Creative dreams don’t disappear. If they keep returning, they’re asking for your attention.Growth accelerates when you stop doing it alone.A coach and a creative community can fast-track clarity, confidence, and momentum—especially in a creative career transition.👉 Be sure to check out Catherine’s collage course and her free creative offer on her website.

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