In this episode of The GrowthShifters Podcast, I’m joined by Toronto-based art director and founder of SweetFolk Studio, Emily Gillis. With over a decade of experience, Emily brings a reflective perspective on many things including creativity, self-leadership, and the ethical use of AI tools.
We talk about:
- Her journey from fine graphic design
- Creative overwhelm and how to navigate it
- Unplugging from social media and the Artist’s Way
- Using AI tools with intention
- Why making “bad art” is the best thing you can do today
If you’re a creator, business owner, or someone who’s feeling stuck in perfectionism or burnout, this one’s for you!
Emily’s 3-2-1 Picks:
3 people to follow:
• James Clear, author of Atomic Habits
• Suleika Jaouad – artist & author of The Book of Alchemy
• Tea of TeaDay Blogs – UK creative exploring vulnerable creativity
2 books to check out:
• On Writing by Stephen King
• Bad Artist (Anthology on burnout and creative productivity, Canada-based)
1 action step:
“Make some bad art!”
Take 5–10 minutes, unplug from everything, and create something messy, imperfect, and joyful.
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