Bonus: Becoming An Author While Becoming Yourself with Elisa Jouannet #studentspotlight

2021-11-29

Today’s episode with Elisa Jouannet is the first episode in a new series of student spotlights that will be coming out over the next few weeks. A few months ago, I invited some of our students to come on the podcast, and share the exciting projects that they have been creating in the world. I’m forever in awe, and inspired by the passion, determination and generosity our students possess, so I wanted to share their brilliance with all of you. In today's episode, Elisa and I speak about her book, The Wind’s Daughter, released in early 2021. E...

In today's episode, Elisa and I speak about her book, The Wind’s Daughter, released in early 2021. Elisa is a constant source of inspiration, and tenacity. Harnessing the power of her experiences travelling alone in Australia, Elisa penned a series of poems that over the next several years were woven into her first self-published book. Elisa has a “just do it” no-nonsense approach to moving forward with ones creative dreams that I think you will find at once, both incredibly relatable and deeply motivating.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

Elisa’s Book: The Winds Daughter
Using the space covid created as an opportunity to harness a creative vision
Embracing the learning process when it comes to publishing your book
Leaning into collaboration when it comes to launching a big project
Making the most of “mistakes” when it comes to business and art
The joy and satisfaction that can come from realising creative dreams
How Elisa took a chance, and got a very special person to write the forward for her book
Why a book can be the best business card ever
Being the hero of your own adventure in your creative work
Moving past perfectionism into meaning
Elisa’s advice to anyone who has a big project in their heart
Using social media as a vessel to express yourself, have fun and finding joy in the creative process

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