Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a business person trying to innovate, or a creative novice, join us in learning from Mandla's fascinating experiences and insights. This podcast, aptly titled "Releasing Your Inner Artist", sheds light on the liberating journey of embracing creativity, inspiring you to challenge your boundaries, dare to dream the impossible, and ultimately, unveil the artist within. In this vibrant episode of the Conquer Your Mountains podcast, hosted by Amanda De Witt, Senior Editor of the Luca Faith and Inspiration Imprint of Penguin Random House, we delve into an intriguing exploration of the power of creativity. Dr Mandla Moyo, an accountant turned science fiction writer, describes his inspiring journey from the world of numbers to the world of words. Mandla offers fresh insights on transitioning from a traditionally non-creative career into the much more uncharted territory of writing novels. Bringing a unique perspective to the table, Mandla discusses the importance of moving beyond the linear, box-like way of thinking that we often find in more analytical industries, such as accounting. They discuss how a professional shift can lead you to engage with the creative part of your brain more fully, revealing a unique perspective on creativity as an act akin to painting or creating a mental image that develops into a story. We then delve into the creation of Mandla’s captivating novel, "The Fallen Angel", a sci-fi book written following the release of his previous devotional work, "Conquer Your Mountains". Mandla shares the deeper intricacies of his creative process while explaining that writing science fiction demanded a more magnified version of creativity than his previous work. The pursuit of creativity often presents its own unique challenges. Mandla discusses the intricate balance between creativity and potential rejection. He also share their thoughts on vulnerability, emphasizing that the act of opening oneself up to critique is an inherent part of any creative endeavor. In his view, the world of TikTok serves as an apt metaphor for how creativity is perceived: an algorithm may decide what type of creative material will thrive, but that should never deter us from our creative explorations. Click here to access the podcast in a platform of your choice, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts https://tr.ee/Kz8U7B2wiq