E-106 Taking Risks as a First Gen with Vicky Winkler

Dear First Gens,

In this episode, host Sara welcomes guest, Vicky Winkler, to The First Gen Madrina Podcast! This gives us a brand-new episode for this month's theme, Taking Risks as a First Gen!

Vicky is the founder of Wildly Creative Wellness (formerly known as My Natural Reflections), a space where creativity becomes a tool for self-care, healing, and joy. Growing up, Vicky was always drawn to creative activities—rearranging rooms, playing with design, and making things just for the joy of it—but she never saw herself as an artist. Believing that art had to meet certain standards to be “good,” she chose a more conventional path, studying IT and multimedia. While parts of it were enjoyable, her career never felt truly fulfilling. As life got busier with work and family, her creativity took a back seat—until a growing sense that something was missing led her to rediscover it through art journaling. That moment of reconnecting with creativity, free from pressure or perfection, changed everything. Now, through her workshops, courses, one-on-one support, and custom group experiences, Vicky helps others experience that same creative freedom. Her mission is to help people find calm, connection, and wellness by allowing themselves to be wild and free through artmaking. 

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Supporting Your Journey, 

Sara, The First Gen Madrina