Whose voice are you really listening to when you create? 👀 Friends, family, strangers and all their opinions can be endless. I’ve been there, making choices based on what others thought was “right” instead of trusting my gut. This week, I’m sharing why following your intuition matters more than chasing trends or bending to advice. And I’ll tell you how my Nanny Dot inspired me to stay true to myself and stop changing for others.
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E201 | The Art Of Taking Time Off
Time off isn’t indulgent, it’s essential. If you’re someone who throws yourself fully into projects and finds it hard to slow down, this episode is for you. I’ll share practical ways I’ve learned to carve out breaks, manage the guilt, and use rest as fuel for creativity, clarity, and sustainable growth.
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E200 | 200th Special Edition: Why Your Art Matters
This week marks the 200th episode of the podcast - and I just want to start by saying a huge thank you. When I launched this podcast all those years ago, I wasn’t sure if I had enough ideas, let alone another hundred episodes in me. But your support, your listening, and your stories have kept me going and I’m so glad they have. In this special episode, I’m bringing it back to the heart of why I started: your art matters. I’ll be talking about creativity in all its forms, the journey of the last 200 episodes, and what’s next for us as we move into the future together.
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E199 | Busy Brain? Here's How I Quiet the Noise and Find Focus
Ever feel like your brain is spinning and you can’t even grasp a clear thought? In this episode, I’m sharing what that feels like for me and the 3 practical steps I take to reduce the overwhelm, refocus, and get back to myself. Whether it’s a massive to-do list, overstimulation, or just a noisy brain (hello, creative life), this is a gentle episode to help you find calm again - one step at a time.
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E198 | Too Many Ideas? Here’s How to Choose What to Focus on Next
If your brain is full of creative ideas, projects, and “what ifs” and you’re struggling to choose what to focus on next - this episode is for you. I’m sharing how I take all the ideas out of my head and onto paper, how I organise them into meaningful categories, and how I figure out what actually matters most right now. This is the process I use to go from “everything feels important” to “this is what I’m doing next” - in a way that feels calm, focused, and true to the kind of life I want to design.
Hello! I am Michelle Lloyd founder of United ArtSpace, and I'm bringing you the Your Art Matters Podcast.
I believe there is a place for everyone in the art world, and it is possible at any stage and any age to bring your creative passions alive.
Every week, I will bring you a dose of inspiration, with thought-provoking and motivational conversation, so you can make art you love and turn what you love into a living.
So together, let's get motivated, inspired and make art!
New Zealand