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How to Be Seen as a Sensitive Creative: Visibility Without Overwhelm

Have you ever felt that lump in your throat when it’s time to share your work? Like you’re about to reveal a piece of your soul to the world?

In this personal solo episode of Empowering the Artist Within, we explore the vulnerability of being visible as a creative, especially for sensitive souls, women, and those who’ve grown up with messages about staying quiet, small, or “perfect.”

We talk about the fear of being seen, how past experiences and perfectionism feed that fear, and most importantly how to begin sharing your work in a way that feels safe, empowering, and true to you.

This is a gentle space to reflect, feel understood, and take small steps toward being more visible without the overwhelm.

Because showing up isn’t about being loud or flawless, it’s about being real and authentic.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why visibility feels so uncomfortable and how to move through that fear with care
• The difference between expression and exposure and why you get to set the boundaries
• How to reframe vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness
• Gentle ways to practice “safe visibility” and build your confidence over time
• Why imperfect, raw creative work is often the most powerful
• A personal story from a year ago when I felt nervous speaking out, but did it anyway
• A reminder that your voice matters, even when it’s quiet, imperfect and ra

Episode Takeaways Recap:

• Fear of being seen is natural, it means you care
• Visibility doesn’t mean baring all. You get to choose what, how, and when you share
• Vulnerability is courage in action
• Sharing your work helps you grow even when it’s messy or unfinished
• Safe, empowering visibility is something you can build gently, at your own pace
• Community matters, you don’t have to do it alone
• Every small act of showing up creates momentum
• You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful

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In this soul-nourishing episode, Liz Ross is joined by the incredible Alice Sheridan; artist, mentor, and founder of the Connected Artist Club. Alice has been a guiding light in my own creative path, and it was such a joy to sit down with her and explore what it truly means to live a creative life.

We talk about how our art reflects the seasons we’re in, how it helps us explore who we’re becoming, and why creativity is never linear. Alice shares powerful insights on permission, process, and what it means to create from the heart.

We also explore the origins and evolution of the Connected Artist Club and why Alice has always made space for both structure and softness, strategy and soul, in the way she supports artists.

This episode is an open-hearted look at how we grow; not just as artists, but as humans.

✨ Takeaways from this episode include:

• Why art is a space to explore the parts of yourself that aren’t fully formed yet
• How your creative seasons shift with your life and that’s okay
• The value of community and why artists thrive when they're not isolated
• That you don’t have to monetize your art for it to matter
• The difference between gathering information and making real change
• The three pillars of growth inside the Connected Artist Club: Self, Studio Practice, and Structure
• Why Alice created a membership instead of a course and how it’s evolved over time
• How to make peace with going at your own pace
• That nurturing your creativity can be enough, it doesn’t need to be justified
• The value of slow, steady, heart-led growth

🌼 Listen in for a thoughtful, real and encouraging chat and don’t forget to check out Alice’s Connected Artist Club if you’re looking for long-term support in your creative life. You can find out more and put your name on the waitlist here; Connected Artist Waitlist

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In this episode of Empowering the Artist Within, we explore how creativity can become a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery during stressful and uncertain times. Liz Ross and Kaisa share honest reflections on the courage it takes to show up and create, even when fear and doubt try to hold us back. We discuss how personal growth, healing, and creative freedom often emerge when we make space for ourselves and reconnect with the creativity we've always had inside. This episode offers you gentle encouragement to take small steps and embrace your unique artistic voice.

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If you're looking for a boost of confidence and a gentle reminder of your worth, this short and powerful affirmation episode is for you. Here to help you reconnect with your inner strength and creativity.

Join me, Liz Ross, as I guide you through 10 affirmations for self-love and empowerment. The perfect way to start your day, take a mindful break, or wind down with positivity.

✨ Take a breath. ✨ Repeat the words. ✨ Let them sink in.

You are powerful. You are worthy. You are enough.

🎧 Press play, and give yourself a few minutes of calm, connection, and self-celebration.

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Trigger Warning: This episode includes personal reflections on illness, cancer, and the experience of facing death. Please take care while listening and feel free to skip this episode if it feels too tender for you right now. 💛

In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing the story behind my art and what led me back to creativity after experiencing deep trauma.

I’m joined by my lovely friend Kaisa Hart, who gently guides the conversation so I can open up about the twists, turns, and healing moments that shaped my journey.

We talk about what it means to reconnect with your creative self, how art became a powerful tool for healing, and why I’m so passionate about inspiring others to express themselves too.

So grab a cuppa, settle in, and join us for this tender and inspiring conversation.

I’m an artist passionate about blending creativity with empowerment. I create affirmation prints that inspire self-belief, mindfulness, and personal growth. My work combines layered textures, vibrant colours, and uplifting words, designed to be daily reminders of strength and possibility.

My goal is to spark creativity and help others cultivate positivity in their lives.

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In this calming affirmation episode, I’m sharing a collection of supportive affirmations to help you step into your creativity with more courage, clarity, and self-belief.

These affirmations are here to guide you. Use them whenever you need a boost before creating, sharing your work, or simply showing up as your most authentic self.

Take a moment to breathe, listen, and reconnect with your creative power.

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In this raw and open episode, I’m talking about the courage it takes to show up; especially when it feels scary or vulnerable. I share personal stories about finding my voice, the impact of creative community, and how confidence often grows slowly, one small brave step at a time. Join me for this gentle episode where I remind you that you’re not alone and that you belong, just as you are.

Listen in for honest reflections, encouragement for the quieter creatives, and a celebration of the power of connection, compassion, and creative courage.

🧡 10 Gentle Takeaways from this episode:

1. You don’t need to be confident to start. You just need to start.
2. Community offers strength, support, and safety.
3. Everyone’s journey is different, don’t compare your Chapter 1 to someone’s Chapter 20.
4. Being nervous doesn’t mean you’re not brave.
5. Confidence grows in safe, encouraging spaces.
6. It’s okay to take small steps, like joining with your mic off.
7. You are not alone, many creatives feel this way.
8. Receiving encouragement helps us see our own value.
9. Showing up, even quietly, is still showing up.
10. You are worthy of being seen, supported, and celebrated; just as you are.

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In this uplifting Affirmation episode, join me, Liz Ross, as I share a collection of powerful affirmations to help you reconnect with your creativity and express yourself more freely. These affirmations are here to gently remind you that your voice matters, your art is valid, and you are meant to create. Let this be a nourishing pause in your day; a moment to breathe, reflect, and affirm the artist within.

Join me, Liz Ross, for this heart-opening episode where I invite you to reconnect with your creative self. I explore how limiting beliefs can hold us back from expressing ourselves freely, and how returning to a playful, intuitive approach to art can help us reclaim the joy we once felt as children. I share my own journey of embracing the title of "artist" and introduce my vision for soulful, affirmation-based workshops designed to help you let go of fear and create from a place of truth. Let this episode be your loving reminder that you are an artist, exactly as you are.

Join me, Liz Ross, for this calming episode. I share affirmations to help you feel safe, supported, and open to receiving love, kindness, and care. So many of us are great at giving but struggle to receive, today we will start to shift that. So get comfy, take a breath, settle in, and allow yourself to receive fully.