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Seeing Magic Everywhere with Louise Swindells

In this episode Louise shares her creative journey with us. From fashion blogger to Senior Design Lead at Saje Natural Wellness.

Louise shares how her high school art class became a haven for her artist self: “Art class in high school was one of the first places that I felt like I could breathe in a while.”

We talked about Vision Boards, having a partner who is also a creative, and the barriers that exist for artist mothers.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with painter, designer and mother, Louise Swindells.

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Motherhood & Photography: Returning Home to Yourself with Ashley Klassen

In this episode Ashley shares about her journey in business and motherhood. She speaks to her experience navigating studio ownership in two cities, being a mother in the pandemic and how she is trying to find balance between her creative life and role as a mother. We also explore the vulnerability in learning new things: for Ashley - a new language; for Monique - signing up for singing lessons!

I hope you enjoy this conversation with editorial photographer and creator of super stylish photography studios 'Sol Atelier' in Toronto & Montreal, Ashley Klassen.

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