The most special thing my creative path gave me.

Ever since I was little, I've loved creating. It started with simple drawings over magazine pages when I was two. My childhood was filled with art, not in an obvious way, but the path was open to me - drawing on walls (secretly behind the furniture, so my mom wouldn't find out!), and I was always curious about new things, like languages, computers, and photography.

When I was 10, I played around with making websites and doing digital art. I loved drawing, making music (even if it was shitty, my dad loved it anyway), reading and writing. It was fun selling my drawings at school too (business lady?!)! As I grew up, I started loving makeup and fashion and asking many questions in school (picture the typical nerd, that would not obey the typical rules). Subjects like philosophy and art really got me thinking.

Travelling was and still is a big deal for me. I lived in Argentina for a bit when I was 14 and later travelled by myself around Europe. These trips opened my eyes to so many new ideas and people. Eventually, I moved to Barcelona to expand my horizons in such a vibrant city.

My path wasn't the usual one. I often chose exploring and learning new things over doing what everyone else did (call me stubborn!). This meant I had to let go of some friends and people who didn't fit with my way of life anymore. But that's okay. It was part of growing up and finding out who I really am.

Over time, my interests grew into design, business and psychology. I always wanted to understand people better. Deeper. This curiosity helped me in many ways, like being a good listener and helping my friends see things differently, remembering myself and people that a new perspective is always available to you.

I believe it's vital to keep exploring and trying new things. It helps you learn about yourself, figure out what's important to you, and make sense of the world. Sure, it's a big responsibility to take this path, but it's worth it. My creative path gave me the most special thing in life: getting to know myself better and finding what brings me joy and fulfilment.

There's still so much more to learn and discover, but I'm grateful I can make my own choices guided by my heart, mind and soul. I hope it encourages you to follow your path wherever it leads.

FIRST-HAND ANNOUNCEMENT

Since we’re talking about exploring creativity to lead you into a happier life, I invite you, first hand, to join me on my new Free Live Creative Identity Masterclass on the 27th of January at 4 pm CET. We will talk about the 5 areas of Creative Identity Development, which you may already know, but they are:

1. Self-Discovery: discover your strengths and areas for growth;

2. Skill Development: avoid burnout and manage your time effectively towards learning;

3. Creative Exploration: avoid creative blocks and level up your brand strategy;

4. Personal Maturation: how your experiences can bring you the right work and clients;

5. Mastery and Social Contribution: strategies to improve professional relationships, communicate the value of your work and give back to society.

Also, there’s a super bonus at the end of it that I wouldn’t be crazy to miss.

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Enjoy your weekend,

Yoli