Amy Crow is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and creative thinker whose practice spans zine-making, illustration, design and hair styling. Her work explores cultural storytelling, play, and personal reflection blurring the lines between art, commerce, and self-exploration.
On this episode, Amy shares how self-awareness fuels her creativity, why resistance is often a signpost for action, how to balance structure and spontaneity, the value of saying yes to unexpected opportunities and how they can reshape your path. We discuss the benefits of thoughtful creative decisions, trusting your intuition, how it allows you to navigate uncertainty and so much more.
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00:00 – Intro
01:45 – Embracing Unexpected Opportunities
06:05 – Hairdressing, Design & Multi-potentiality
07:55 – The Challenges with Creative Client Work
16:50 – Zines, Art Books & Accessible Creativity
20:40 – The Tension Between Craft & Cost
23:56 – Marketing, Collectors & Creative Accessibility
31:33 – Strategy, Design Thinking & Client Goals
38:26 – Resistance: What Are You Avoiding?
44:00 – Creative Prompts, Play & Gamification
53:05 – Self-Awareness, Energy Management & Avoidance Behaviour
1:03:14 – Cultural Expectations & Identity
1:06:52 – Rethinking Careers & Embracing Generalism
1:18:26 – On Research, Data & Creative Lifestyles
1:27:00 – Outro & Final Thoughts
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Follow Amy on Instagram: @cachemonetcrow
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