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Empowering The Artist Within#24 Balancing Art & Life with Kaisa Hart: Creative Practice, Self-Belief & Showing Up as an ArtistWelcome to Empowering the Artist Within, the podcast that nurtures your creativity, builds your confidence, and reminds you that your art and your story matter. I’m your host, Liz Ross, and today’s conversation is a tender and expansive one with the wonderful artist and community builder, Kasia Hart.
Together we explore what it really looks like to keep showing up for your creativity while navigating the realities of life.
We talk about creative momentum, resistance, and the beauty of being witnessed by someone who just gets it. It’s open, honest, and full of tho...2025-07-231h 19
Empowering The Artist Within#23 Affirmations for Speaking Kindly to Yourself and Knowing Your WorthTake a gentle pause in your day...
In this grounding affirmation episode, I’m inviting you to soften. To breathe. To speak to yourself the way you speak to the people you love - with kindness.
If you’ve been hard on yourself lately, questioning your creativity, or caught in comparison, this is your reminder that kindness is strength and you are worthy of your own tenderness.
These affirmations were written to help you reconnect with your self-worth, your voice, and your creative confidence. So let this episode be a soft landing for you...2025-07-2006 min
Empowering The Artist Within#22 Building Creative Momentum After Corporate Life: Sam Waters’ Journey to Full-Time ArtistIs it ever too late to become a full-time artist? In this episode, Host of Empowering the Artist Within, Liz Ross talks with painter and printmaker Sam Waters, Sam shares how she reignited her creativity after decades in corporate life and what it really took to rebuild her confidence, momentum, and art practice from the ground up.
Liz and Sam explore how past experiences can support your creative future, why community and artist friendships matter, and the mindset shifts that helped Sam step into life as a working artist.
For anyone navigating the space between a...2025-07-151h 10
Empowering The Artist Within#21 How to Be Seen as a Sensitive Creative: Visibility Without OverwhelmHow 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 perfectioni...2025-07-0841 min
Empowering The Artist Within#20 Inside Connected Artist Club with Alice Sheridan: Membership, Mentorship & Making Space to GrowIn 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 hear...2025-07-011h 12
Empowering The Artist Within#19 Speak to Yourself with Kindness: Affirmations for Emotional Wellbeing and GrowthIn this calming episode of Empowering the Artist Within, we’re focusing on the power of kind self-talk. You’ll be guided through a gentle set of affirmations designed to support your mindset, boost your emotional wellbeing, and soften your inner critic. Whether you’re creating, reflecting, or simply need a moment of grounding, these affirmations will help you connect with your inner voice and speak to yourself with more compassion.
Let this be a reminder: your words have power and you deserve to be on the receiving end of your own kindness 💖
Perfect for listening...2025-06-2906 min
Empowering The Artist Within#18 Creating Calm from Chaos with Anna Macdonald (Part 2): Organising Your Creative LifeIn Part 2 of my conversation with minimalist artist and founder of The Organised Artist, Anna Macdonald, we dive even deeper into how she created clarity and calm in the midst of life’s chaos.
Anna shares how her experience with ADHD, anxiety, and motherhood led her to seek a more peaceful, structured way of living and how her passion for minimalism, organisation, and creativity came together to support her own healing. Now she's helping artists to take control of their lives, through her membership - The Organised Artist.
We talk about:
The overstimulation creatives of...2025-06-221h 21
Empowering The Artist Within#17 Finding Calm in the Chaos with Anna Macdonald (Part 1): Creativity, ADHD & the Healing Power of CommunityIn this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by minimalist artist and founder of The Organised Artist, Anna Macdonald. We dive into Anna’s creative journey, her experience living with ADHD, and the deep impact that anxiety, depression, and burnout had on her life.
Anna shares openly about what it’s like to reach breaking point and how reconnecting with creativity, building meaningful friendships, and finding a supportive community helped her heal from within. This is a gentle, powerful reminder that you’re not alone, and that you’re worthy of being seen exactly as you are.
This is...2025-06-1751 min
Empowering The Artist Within#16 Daily Affirmation | Creating Without Fear: Affirmations for Letting Go of PerfectionWelcome to Empowering the Artist Within! I’m Liz Ross, and in this gentle, grounding episode, I’m inviting you to step away from pressure and perfection and reconnect with the joy of creating from the heart.
These affirmations are here to support your creative journey; to help you release fear, honour your voice, and make space for honest, imperfect expression. This episode is your reminder: you don’t have to be perfect to begin. You’re enough, just as you are.
✨ Affirmations: Creating Without Fear
I release the need to be perfect. My creativ...2025-06-1503 min
Empowering The Artist Within#15 Creating Without Fear: Letting Go of PerfectionismWelcome to Empowering the Artist Within! I’m your host, Liz Ross, and in this solo episode, we’re diving into the heart of perfectionism; what it looks like, where it comes from, and how it silently holds us back as artists and creatives.
If you’ve ever felt frozen by the fear of “not getting it right,” this episode is your reminder that your art is enough; messy, real, and true.
In this episode, I share:
What perfectionism looks like in creative practice
Why we tie our worth to the “outcome”
How I’ve navi...2025-06-1030 min
Empowering The Artist Within#14 You Are Enough|Daily Affirmations for Embracing Imperfection & Remembering Your WorthJoin me, Liz Ross for this gentle and uplifting affirmation episode of Empowering The Artist Within. Today I'm inviting you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with your creative spirit.
Through a calming mini meditation and 10 powerful affirmations, this episode is here to remind you: you are enough exactly as you are. You don’t need to be perfect to be worthy, visible, or creative.
Let these words help you release self-doubt, embrace your imperfections, and show up with courage and authenticity in your art and your life.
☕ Take a moment for your...2025-06-0504 min
Empowering The Artist Within#13 The Courage to Show Up ImperfectlyWelcome to Empowering The Artist Within. I'm Liz Ross and in this honest and encouraging solo episode, I’m sharing what it really means to be seen before you feel “ready” and how showing up imperfectly can lead to amazing things.
I explore the fears that come with visibility, the pressure to “have it all together,” and how I’m learning to embrace the messy, beautiful process of being seen as I am. If you’ve ever held back your voice, your art, or your ideas because they didn’t feel “perfect” yet, this one’s for you.
✨ Let this...2025-06-0439 min
Empowering The Artist Within#12 Daily Affirmations to reconnect with Your Inner ArtistStart your day with affirmations designed to help you reconnect with your creativity, nurture your inner artist, and find the courage to be seen. This gentle, uplifting episode weaves together a short guided meditation and 10 powerful affirmations inspired by themes of healing, self-expression, and creative rediscovery. Remember; your creativity is always waiting for you.
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Empowering The Artist Within#11 Creativity and Healing: Rediscovering Yourself Through Art - Kaisa’s StoryIn 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.
I...2025-05-271h 07
Empowering The Artist Within#10 Daily Affirmations|Start Your Day With Self Love & EmpowermentIf 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 min...2025-05-2202 min
Empowering The Artist Within#9 Reconnecting with Creativity After Trauma; My StoryTrigger 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...2025-05-201h 06
Empowering The Artist Within#8 Daily Affirmations|Start your day with Creative Courage and ConfidenceIn 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.
If this episode resonates with you, I’d love if you subscribed, left a review, or shared it with a fellow creative soul.
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Empowering The Artist Within#7 Creative Courage, Community & Showing UpIn 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...2025-05-1328 min
Empowering The Artist Within#6 Daily Affirmations|Start your day with Creativity and Self ExpressionIn 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.
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Empowering The Artist Within#5 You Are an Artist (Even If You Don’t Feel Like It Yet)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...2025-05-0611 min
Empowering The Artist Within#4 Daily Affirmations|Start your day with Self-Love & JoyJoin 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.
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Empowering The Artist Within#3 Struggling to Stay Motivated? The Secret is CommunityHow do you stay motivated as an artist? Do you rely on a community for support and accountability, or do you work best alone? In this episode, I explore the impact of creative communities, how they can help overcome self-doubt, and the power of collaborative accountability. From art challenges to artist partnerships, let’s talk about how connection can fuel your creativity. Let me know—how do you stay inspired?
2025-04-2911 min
Empowering The Artist Within#2 Daily Affirmations|Start your day with Creativity and CalmIn this gentle episode, I share a series of calming affirmations to help you feel grounded, inspired, and creatively aligned. Starting your day with these affirmations will support you in feeling safe, authentic, and ready to express yourself with ease. Take a deep breath, tune in, and let these words uplift your spirit.
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Empowering The Artist Within#1 The Power of Creative Communities: Why Every Artist Needs OneStarting out, I had no creative community and didn’t realize how much I needed one. But joining an artist membership changed everything. In this episode, I share how connecting with other creatives combats isolation, sparks new ideas, and leads to amazing collaborations. Whether online or in person, community makes a huge difference. Are you part of one? Let’s chat—find me @artbylizross!
2025-04-2208 minEmpowering The Artist WithinEmpowering The Artist Within TrailerWelcome to Empowering The Artist Within - a space for creativity, self-expression, and growth! If you want to bring more creativity and positivity into your life, this podcast is for you. Each week, I’ll share: Inspiring conversations to help you embrace your creativity with confidence & powerful affirmations to shift your mindset & spark inspiration.
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