Another deeply personal episode of Creative Conversations! In this episode, Mia Moore sits down with poet and writer Katie Gowers, who shares her journey through motherhood, creativity, and finding her voice as a writer. Katie's debut book, Not Just a Mum, captures the raw emotions of motherhood while exploring the themes of self-identity and personal growth.

🎤 In This Episode, We Discuss:
✅ The Birth of Katie’s Poetry Journey – How writing became a way to process the challenges of motherhood.
✅ Finding Identity Beyond Motherhood – Why “Not Just a Mum” became the title of Katie’s debut book.
✅ The Importance of Vulnerability – How sharing personal stories through poetry can connect us to others.
✅ Navigating the Pressure of Perfection – The struggles of being a mother while feeling the weight of societal expectations.
✅ Poetry as a Form of Play – How creativity can be a freeing, exploratory process.
✅ The Emotional Impact of Performing Poetry – The highs and lows of sharing personal work with an audience.
✅ The Journey of Self-Acceptance – How Katie learned to embrace imperfection and prioritize self-compassion.

💡 Key Takeaways:
🖋️ Creativity is a way to process life’s complexities – and it doesn’t have to be perfect.
📖 Vulnerability can be a powerful tool for connection – sharing your story helps others feel less alone.
🌸 Self-care isn’t selfish – you can be a great mum while taking care of yourself.
💬 Art is subjective – it’s about expressing yourself authentically, even if others interpret it differently.
✨ The creative process can be freeing – it’s about exploration, play, and finding joy in the journey.

🎙️ About Our Guest:
Katie Gowers is a poet and writer based in Chichester, UK, who found her voice through the art of poetry. Her debut book, Not Just a Mum, captures the highs and lows of motherhood and her own journey of self-discovery. Katie is passionate about using creativity to explore emotions and connect with others, and she’s dedicated to embracing imperfection in her creative work and her life.
Links:

• Pre-order Katie’s book Not Just a Mum (out February 24th) at www.katiegowers.co.uk
• Follow Katie at @KatieGowersIsFree on Substack

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Welcome to the first episode of Creative Conversations—where we dive deep into the world of creativity, artistry, and self-expression. Your hosts, Sophia Gray and Mia Moore, take you on an inspiring journey through their artistic paths, from print design and modeling to makeup artistry and theatrical expression.

🎤 In This Episode, We Discuss:

✅ The Birth of Creative Conversations – Why we need a creative hub and a space for artistic minds to connect.
✅ From Doodles to Design – How Sophia’s childhood passion for painting led her to print design, fashion, and modeling.
✅ The Art of Transformation – Mia’s journey from makeup artistry in film and theatre to becoming a model.
✅ Battling Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome – The struggles of turning art into a career and staying authentic.
✅ The Power of Artistic Collaboration – Bringing creativity into modeling, photography, and even fashion.
✅ Breaking Free from Society’s Boxes – Why creatives must resist the pressure to conform and embrace their unique path.
✅ The Joy (and Chaos) of Creative Careers – Balancing passion, business, and avoiding burnout.

💡 Key Takeaways:

🎭 Creativity is fluid—your artistic journey will evolve, and that’s okay.
🎨 Mistakes are not failures—they are stepping stones to new ideas.
📸 Modeling, makeup, and fashion are intertwined—creativity has no limits!
💡 You don’t have to fit into a box—embrace all aspects of your artistry.
🌎 Community is everything—let’s build a network where creativity thrives.

🎙️ About Our Guests:

• Sophia Gray is a model, artist, and print designer transitioning into fashion design. She shares her love for hand-painted fabrics, modeling, and making art a full-time career.
• Mia Moore started in makeup for theatre and film, found her passion for modeling, and now brings a unique artistic vision to every shoot.

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🎧 Creative Conversations is recorded at Granary Studios and produced by Granary Digital.