Calligraphy, Sabbaticals, and the Power of Perspective with Kimberly Green-Warren

Kimberly Green-Warren is a serene force in public health, education, and creative wellness. In this episode, we talk about what it means to lead with intention, how her sabbatical changed her life, and why she’s fiercely protective of her joy, even when capitalism comes calling.

We also explore:

• Reflecting on rest through calligraphy and journaling
• Designing work around your energy, not the other way around

• Public health and the power of default behaviors

• Honoring your past and future selves

• Why taking breaks is a leadership strategy

This conversation is grounding, generous, and full of quiet power. Kimberly reminds us that rest is not an afterthought, it’s a creative tool.

 

Keywords

Boundaries, Calligraphy, Art, Mental Health, Education,Self-care, Sabbatical

 

📂 Section Markers

01:40 Section 1: Holding Perspective: Gratitude, Friendship, and Flow

15:22 Section 2: Designing Your Life in Your Zone of Genius

30:11 Section 3: Ink, Intention, and the Art of the Sabbatical

 

📌Episode Chapters/Timestamps

00:00  Introduction and Connection

05:31  The Impact of COVID on Perspective

10:37  Zone of Genius and Entrepreneurship

16:13  Public Health Perspectives and Personal Choices

28:48  Living Your Best Life

34:20  Finding Flow Through Creativity

44:03  The Power of a Sabbatical

50:31  Gratitude and Perspective in Life Choices

 

💬 Quotes to hold on to:

•  "When you feel well, it gives you the agency to live the life that you desire."
• "I love calligraphy as an art form... and I don’t want capitalism to take that away."
• "If you give me the time and space, I will bring it to life, but I’m not going to rush it. I trust the timing of my life."
• "I’m just always holding perspective in my hand and just constantly thinking about the future and also the past and the value of right now."

🔗 Important Links

• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlygreenwarren/
• Website:  https://www.smarthealthedu.com/
• Book: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

• Kimberly's calligraphy website: https://www.letteredbylola.com/  
• NPR podcast: "How I Built This" with Guy Raz
• Book: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

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