Finding Creativity in the Darkest Times ft. Dola Posh

Content warning: mentions of suicide and postpartum depression.

Photographer Dola Posh joins the podcast to share her powerful story of navigating motherhood, mental health, and creative identity. In this deeply moving conversation, Dola opens up about her experience with postnatal depression and the transformative decision to turn her struggles into a celebrated series of self-portraits. Her journey reveals how the darkest times can spark unexpected creative breakthroughs and how honesty, vulnerability, and resilience can shape an artist's voice. This episode is a testament to the healing power of art and the courage it takes to share your truth.

 

Key Takeaways

• Turning postpartum depression into creative breakthroughs

• Starting over in a new country

• Why vulnerability and honesty are your superpowers

• Healing through self-portraiture

 

Dola Posh is an award-winning photographer based in England whose work explores self-identity, motherhood, and postpartum depression. A recipient of the 2024 Leica Women Foto Project Award, her photographs have appeared on UK billboards, on the cover of The Guardian, and in exhibitions including 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair and Leica Gallery Boston. Her work has been featured by BBC News, The Guardian, Vogue Italia, CNN, and more. Through her Auric Moms platform, she also speaks and leads workshops on mental health and postpartum depression. A member of Women Photograph and Black Women Photographers and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Dola uses her art to elevate and illuminate the narratives of Black women and mothers.

Sofia Pusa is a creative director, brand consultant, and illustrator. She created (In)Decisive Moments to explore the pivotal decisions and defining moments that shape who we are. She's passionate about sharing stories of how people find their creative voice and carve out a path that feels honest and true.

 

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