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“Creativity is a tool to get through life happier and healthier.” – Mary Potter Kenyon
“Creativity is a tool to get through life happier and healthier.” – Mary Potter Kenyon
Today’s featured award-winning author is inspirational public speaker, workshop presenter, certified grief counselor, and Therapeutic Art Coach, Mary Potter Kenyon. Mary and I had a fun chat about her book, “Called to Be Creative: A Guide to Reigniting Your Creativity”, what research tells us about creativity, and more!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
The biggest myth about creativity
How can practicing creativity be a healing tool
How her writing process evolved after publishing many books
What to expect from her next book
Mary’s Site: https://marypotterkenyon.com/
The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-out
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