{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5eb986142d8d29d5155aa087/641dfd72c3bc87001167707a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Reflections 7: Finding a Place for Your Creative Self","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5eb986142d8d29d5155aa087/1674776827252-2e1b55248a7a651b014cd557c6d86468.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In the first episode of this series, I discussed the importance of solitude. This episode represents a key ingredient to getting the most out of time spent alone: creativity. And yet, as we pursue our creative passions–whether personally or professionally–it's important to avoid getting consumed by them and losing ourselves in the process. I share my personal journey of using storytelling to drive social change and how I found a home within myself through creativity. Despite doubts about the industry being saturated and lacking uniqueness, we all possess unique intricacies that can be expressed through art. Through self-regard and balancing our individuality with the well-being of others, we can use creativity to expand ourselves and our collective.</p>","author_name":"Riley Blanks Reed"}