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Artistic Freedom with Emma Carter

S2 E3 • Jan 30, 2025 • 67 mins

Lauren Jean welcomes Emma Carter to discuss her journey as a teacher and a freelance artist. Emma shares her artistic passion from college and balancing curriculum with creativity in education. They explore the teacher's role in fostering student creativity and challenges within the system. Emma talks about showcasing her work, overcoming self-doubt, and expressing emotions through art. The conversation covers artist's block, handling criticism, and connecting through art internationally. They also touch on dealing with setbacks, the importance of gratitude, and Emma's advice for her younger self and listeners, concluding with future reflections.

Key Points

Emma Carter emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and not letting others' opinions dictate one's actions or self-worth.
The process of creating art serves as a therapeutic and emotional outlet for Emma, allowing her to express feelings that words cannot capture.
Emma's journey highlights the significance of finding and connecting with the right audience who understands and appreciates one's work, even if it means stepping out of one's comfort zone.

Find Emma on Instagram @emma_carter_art

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Speakers

Emma Carter

Guest • 64%

Lauren Jean

Host • 35%

Lauren Jean

Host • 1%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction to Emma Carter and her artistic journey
1:00	Introduction to today's episode and guest, Emma Carter
2:06	Emma Carter's transition from teaching to freelance artistry
4:03	Origins of Emma Carter's artistic passion and college development
7:18	Balancing curriculum and artistic freedom in education
11:27	The role of a teacher in nurturing student creativity
16:50	Fitting into the educational system and its challenges
20:22	Learning from creating a website and overcoming self-doubt
26:25	Sponsor: Achievable Fitness 365
27:25	Emotional expression and routine in creating art
30:25	Overcoming artist's block and handling criticism
35:35	Writing and artistic expression as forms of communication
37:27	Sharing art and the personal connection to it
40:56	The impact and challenges of showing art internationally
51:07	Showcasing art in Ireland and the importance of community
58:42	Dealing with unexpected changes and personal setbacks
1:01:03	The importance of gratitude and embracing each day
1:03:38	Final advice for younger self and listeners
1:05:17	Conclusion and looking forward to the future
1:06:09	Closing remarks and staying connected

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