Daring Creativity. Daring Forever.
Space, art and finding inner peace through unpredictable creativity - Amanda Mocci
25 Nov 2024
A deeply personal conversation exploring Amanda Mocci's journey from childhood artist to successful brand identity designer and illustrator. She discusses how her late brother's influence shaped her cosmic inspiration, managing ADHD as a strength, and finding balance between commercial work and personal art. The episode delves into the importance of embracing imperfection and allowing creative evolution to happen naturally. Her story demonstrates how personal challenges and loss can transform into sources of artistic inspiration and professional growth.Key Takeaways:Early struggles with ADHD led to creative strengthsArt became a healing outlet after losing her brotherSelf-taught portraiture through dedication and practiceMusic, particularly unpredictable compositions, fuels creative processFailure in business attempts led to growth and eventual successBalance between commercial design and personal art is crucialCreative confidence comes from mastery and passionEmbraces "stationary feeling" as necessary for growthValues storytelling in both branding and illustrationMaintains flexible goals rather than rigid plans Daring Creativity. Daring Forever. Podcast with Radim Malinic Show questions or suggestions to [email protected] Latest books by Radim MalinicMindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobookSigned books https://novemberuniverse.co.ukLux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off)November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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