In this episode, Khara Collins and Shelby Wagner dive into personal growth, creative breakthroughs, and the messy, magical moments that spark clarity. From surviving mechanical mishaps during Mercury retrograde to navigating emotional ups and downs, they share how challenges can actually guide us toward insight and creative flow.
Khara reflects on a meditation and a transformative art experience that helped her repurpose her past, while Shelby opens up about integrating her career with her creative life—exploring dance, a career stories workshop, and the tension between freedom and opportunity. They also explore Khara’s unexpected excitement about teaching art at her son’s school, showing how new doors can appear when you least expect them.
Tune in for a conversation full of synchronicity, reflection, and those “aha” moments that remind us why creativity, clarity, and following your path matter so much.
Key Takeaways
- How mechanical failures and life disruptions can highlight growth opportunities
- Transformative power of meditation and journaling in clarifying your path
- Integrating career goals with creative expression and personal freedom
- The dance between fear of losing freedom and stepping into new opportunities
- Repurposing past experiences into meaningful creative work
- Discovering unexpected opportunities, like teaching art at your child’s school
- Synchronicity as a guide in personal and professional development
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