In this episode of Threads & Bones, I sit down with my friend Annette Nelson, who - despite growing up dancing, singing, and experiencing culture - doesn't consider herself creative. Her husband, kids, and friends are, and she embraces creativity through them, but when asked to make something herself? A total blank.
Our conversation meanders through what it means to be creative, whether it’s something you're born with or something you can borrow from those around you. We unpack the idea that creativity isn’t just about making something from nothing but also about openness, curiosity, and the little ways we express ourselves.
In this episode, we explore:
🎨 Why Annette doesn’t identify as creative despite her artistic upbringing
💡 How personality and upbringing shape our ideas of creativity
🙌 The power of leaning on creative friends and family
🚀 Why you might be more creative than you think, especially if you have friends that tell you that you are
Takeaways:
🎭 Whether you feel naturally creative or totally freeze up may have more to do with your upbringing and personality than any innate ability.
🎨 Creativity doesn’t have to come from within - you can invite it into your life by embracing experiences with creative friends and family.
🌟 Not identifying as creative is 100% okee dokee, but exploring new creative outlets can be fun, fulfilling, and even surprising.
🤔 You might be more creative than you give yourself credit for—especially if you broaden your definition of what creativity is.
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