EP #03: Committing to an Unconventional Life

We’d (all) like to think we’re *not like other girls*, but what does that actually mean? In this episode, we explore new aspects of what it means to live unconventional lives, ranging from moments of self-reclamation with respect to our style and outward presentation, to brave decisions around multi-dimensional - and sometimes eccentric - career decisions.

In the process, we try to deepen our understanding of unconventionality by unpacking what precisely felt unconventional about these decisions - and which social narratives and expectations these decisions pushed against. We make room for the reality that what we may perceive from the outside as small acts of resistance, can feel like tremendous victories for people who are living them out, depending on context. Our conversation then takes a turn into acknowledging the more challenging downsides of choosing unconventionality - the isolation, self-doubt, and confusion that often accompanies decisions that go against the social grain. 

Maybe we end up being like a lot of other girls in the end - but the journeys that get us there and the self-ownership of our paths is what this week’s episode sets out to explore. 

Episode Breakdown
00:00-04:17: Lightbulb Moments

04:18-07:04: Creative Lab 

07:05-12:43: Introduction to Unconventionality + Motivation

12:44-17:20: Creative Self-Understanding Exercise: Color Schemes

17:21-45:16: What are or were unconventional “wins”, “milestones”, or “life development” in our lives (regardless of size/scope)? Why were they unconventional to us? 

45:17-59:05: What are the flipsides of unconventionality? What are the challenges or cons?

59:06-1:24:54: Who is someone in the world that you admire because of their unconventional decisions or life paths?

Don’t Be a Stranger! 

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What kinds of unconventional decisions  have you made in your life and what challenges came up in making them? Who do you look up to because of their unconventional life paths? Whether you have thoughts on these questions or on today’s episode, we’d love to hear from you so feel free to send us an email at [e-mail]!

References Mentioned

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron

Jhumpa Lahiri 

Diana Gabaldo

Sound Credits: see here