Creativity for the Conscious Mind

I write weekly on Substack, exploring the ebb and flow of creative work—how we build momentum, navigate uncertainty, and find renewal in the quiet moments. It’s not a how-to guide, but a space for reflection, ideas, and stories about sustaining creativity for the long haul.

If you’re drawn to the tension between inspiration and burnout, ambition and rest, you’ll find something here for you.

Inside the Studio, The Business of Creativity Ula @avibrantmind Inside the Studio, The Business of Creativity Ula @avibrantmind

Sometimes, my stuff sucks: Thoughts on being a multi-hyphenate.

Hello — I am a recovering perfectionist and planner. Or maybe just a Virgo. It all started when I was practical and pursued a design degree.** It felt safe because who was going to hire an artist? I indulged in taking every available photography and printmaking course at the University. However, not seeing examples of people being successful as photographers or artists around me, it didn't seem possible. To age myself, Instagram was not a thing.

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