18 | Ashley Sumner On Letting Roadblocks fuel rather than derail Your Creativity

Shedding identities has been at the center of Ashley Sumner's creative journey and her company Quilt, and a good thing as she had to change her company's entire mission at the start of the pandemic.

Ashley is the founder of a social media community Quilt dedicate to connection and self-care, creating a unique bridge between Jen's early work and Ashley's company Quilt. Jen and Ashley are both passionate about using story and connection to help women face the climate crisis without being crushed by despair.

Jen and Ashley also discuss:

- How to follow your signature themes

- What it means to shed an identity and why it's been crucial for Ashely

- How to quiet our souls to listen to our desires even when we are freaked out

- How Ashley's biggest professional setback led her to Quilt

Visit https://jenniferlouden.com/podcastkit/ to get instant access to a collection of audios that will:

• help you with some of the most common struggles we creatives have to manage including fear of choosing,
• falling into compare and despair, managing the inner critic (s),
• and feeling too exposed and vulnerable when you put yourself or your work into the world.

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