I’m an artist, learning to live a more intentional, slow, and creative life. In this podcast I share what I’m learning along the way, in the hope it inspires yo...
Not long ago, I sat down with Grace O’Neill in her Kitchen in London, and we recorded a chat. Grace is a writer. The former editor of Elle Australia. The co-host of After Work Drinks. And one of the most important people in my life.We met during lockdown—Grace and Zach in Apartment B, Matteo and I in Apartment D. The pandemic turned us, and our neighbour Lena (Apartment C), from strangers into family.Grace and I have spent hours walking through Holland Park, talking about the messy reality of being an artist—fantasising about a life where we simply make art, go to bed early, and occasionally go somewhere fabulous.Now, Grace is stepping into a new chapter, launching her Substack, embracing motherhood, and writing her first novel. In our chat, we talk about the vulnerability of making things and sharing them. The temptation to jump ahead, to seek validation, to chase the third thing. And why, really, we should all just move to Paris.We also talk about Rick Rubin—a lot. The Creative Act is, to us, the bible. We discuss how there was life before that book and life after, and why we’re so obsessed with it.Every time I speak to G, I feel seen, inspired, and so grateful.I loved this chat. I hope you do too.Links:Grace's Substack 'So Darling': https://graceoneill.substack.comThe One Word Journal: https://www.myword.is/bookBetween The Lines Newsletter: https://jessicayolandakaye.substack.com/
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Does it charm you?
Matteo and I sat down to talk about redesigning our life in Sydney—finding new rituals, navigating productivity shame, starting therapy, and having the courage to be ourselves. We share the Big Little Things we’re learning and why, in the end, it all comes down to one question: Does it charm you?You can find my newsletter here: https://jessicayolandakaye.substack.com/Our One Word Journals here: https://www.myword.is/bookAnd my IG here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicayolandakayeEpisode Links:Dr Aditi x The Mel Robbins Show (Horizonless)Alex Hormozi x Diary of a CEO (Courage To Be You)
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Catching ideas
For as long as I can remember, I’ve woken up early. I used to resist it. But lately, I’ve realised it’s a secret part of the day—a time to catch ideas.In this week’s pod, I talk about protecting your creative flow, the art of deep work, and the biggest thing I learnt from David Lynch’s 2.5-hour masterclass.Would love to hear what resonates.JYK 🤍You can find my newsletter here: https://jessicayolandakaye.substack.com/Our One Word Journals here: https://www.myword.is/bookAnd my IG here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicayolandakayeEpisode Links:David Lynch's Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/david-lynch-teaches-creativity-and-filmMatters Of The Art: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SVBZY2u6rmR7Sj4nzWMXc?si=ca0ff7ed7f644c9a
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From procrastination to play
A few weeks ago, I took my brother for breakfast and traded coffee and eggs for advice. I told him everything—my podcast vision, the name, the look and feel. I talked for 40 minutes. And then I asked him for a strategy.Then he looked at me and said:"You love the planning. The mood boarding, the strategy, the world-building. But while you’re doing all that, you’re not making the podcast. Stop planning. Start the podcast."Annoying, because he was right.I thought I was moving forward, but really, I was hiding behind the planning.So what does it take to actually do the work? To stop circling the idea and step into it fully?That’s what I explore in this week’s podcast—through the wisdom of Liz Gilbert, Nick Cave, Lucian Freud, Steven Pressfield, Rick Rubin, and my brother.Would love to hear what resonates.JYK 🤍You can find my newsletter here: https://jessicayolandakaye.substack.com/Our One Word Journals here: https://www.myword.is/bookAnd my IG here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicayolandakayeEpisode Links:Fashion Neurosis with Nick Cave
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Some places you live in, other places live in you
I love January, but I found this one hard. Not because of No Plans Jan—that gets easier every year. But because it’s been a period of transition. Matteo and I are back in Sydney. We’re staying in Sydney. And that still feels difficult to say out loud, even though it feels true.This month, I’ve been thinking a lot about place. The place you live, and how you live within it. How to make space for what matters. How to find flow. How to cultivate resonance (my new favourite word). And how to practice patience along the way. I share about my experience in this episode.You can find my newsletter here: https://jessicayolandakaye.substack.com/Our One Word Journals here: https://www.myword.is/bookAnd my IG here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicayolandakayeEpisode Links:Ezra Klein: Sabbath & The Art of RestMel Robbins: If you Struggle With Stress & Anxiety, This Will Change Your Life The Atlantic: Find The Place You Love. Then Move There.
I’m an artist, learning to live a more intentional, slow, and creative life. In this podcast I share what I’m learning along the way, in the hope it inspires you in some way.
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