S2E1 Get messy to find the words (Jessica Young)

I first came across Jessica on Instagram, where she was flinging paint on a rug in her studio because lots of people had just told her to be careful of the rug. And I thought, wow, I really need to talk to her about how she came to this point in her life where she can let everyone else’s expectations go to the wayside and do what’s right for her in the moment.

We also talk about using the process of creating something to figure out what it is you’re trying to say, which I think is really powerful in a world that’s really focused on success and the end result. We also talk about using art as a “dictionary of your language” to express yourself when words don’t really cut it, and how to use that to process things that are going on in your mind.

You’ll find some real gems of wisdom in here no matter what kind of thing you make or perform, and I couldn’t have asked for a better conversation to kickstart Season 2.

Where to find Jessica:

IG - @jessicayoungart

Tiktok - @jessicayoungart

Website - jessicayoungartist.com to sign up for her collector’s club, get early announcements, and find information about her combined art and mental health mentoring, retreats, and upcoming book!