Creativity to Feel More Connected, Confident, and Alive, with Alice from Creative Tea Breaks
In this episode, I speak with Alice, a teacher, poet, and founder of Creative Tea Breaks—an initiative that helps adults access mindful art to boost creativity and well-being.
Alice shares her journey from studying creative writing, to becoming a teacher, to moving to Slovenia, and eventually starting her business. We discuss the importance of doing creative activities for enjoyment rather than productivity, the role of arts and humanities in expanding worldviews, and the impact of accessing your inner child to nurture creativity.
Alice also provides practical tips on embracing creativity through simple acts like drawing stick figures and emphasises the importance of community and sharing in the creative process. Tune in to explore how creativity can make you feel more connected, confident, and alive.
Topics we covered:
[01:56] Alice's Journey from University to Teaching to Mindful Art
[06:25] The Importance of Creativity and Mindful Art
[10:06] The Role of Creative Thinking in Education
[18:57] Defining Creativity: Being Human and Alive
[27:47] The Journey of Building Creative Confidence
[31:09] The Power of Sharing and Community in Art
[48:31] Embracing Multiple Identities and Hobbies
[51:58] Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events
Where to find Alice:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/creative_tea_breaks/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-shepherd-erlac/
Website - https://creativeteabreaks.com/creative-tea-breaks-links/
Where to find Ella:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whimsicella/
Threads - https://www.threads.net/@whimsicella
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-nobre-wachter/
Website - https://whimsicella.co.uk
Music by BoDleasons via Pixabay
Find the full transcript for this episode here:
If we're not yet acquainted - hi! I'm Ella— I'm a copywriter, content marketer (also trying to write my first novel) & creative with over 10 years of experience in blog writing, email marketing, website copy, and content creation.
I help creatives, coaches, small business owners, and companies of one prioritise communicating their story, and set them free from overwhelming marketing.
Learn more about me on my website: https://whimsicella.co.uk/
