We are super excited this week to talk about all things Surface Pattern with Australia's finest watercolour artist, surface pattern course creator and creative mentor.  And if that's not enough Cass talks about the importance of getting quiet and allowing your unique creative style to come through you. This process she believes is a highly spiritual, creative flow state is only entered when we allow for the space. This of course doesn't just happen, there is lots of mess in between the day job before the pivot. We talk about the huge gap between being a student again and allowing yourself to learn and building the runway before you jump ship. You're going to love this talk (hashtag just saying)   Cass Takeaways: 1.     Look at what you absolutely love first, what makes you not look at your phone, what can you talk about all day?  Follow that passion– the business will come after. 2. You don’t have to jump ship, build your runway first. 3.  The pivot is a huge change for you and your family, remember this when you’re feeling all of the fear, it’s all possible, but you have to respect it takes time. 4.  Don’t put all of the ownership to pay your bills with this new creative venture. Try to have an income stream that’s low maintenance on your head space,  to leave room for ‘the playfulness and curiosity energy of your new venture. 5.   Look at evergreens you could launch for your business that’s not a direct equal swap for your time and money. 6.   Your work holds energy, and we can feel that even online. Play and design before you read your emails. 7.   We are consuming so much information, be mindful about what distractions you have without noticing i.e. scrolling, the news. 8.  Practice being by yourself we need to get quiet to listen 9.  Following the breadcrumbs takes trust, listen to your inner knowing nobody knows 100% if it’s going to work, but if you know and start your day armed with your ‘Why’ you will naturally seek the right opportunities.  10.  Get clear on what it is you want to change, meditate, journal, and shout it out into your mirror, you get to decide and change through manifesting, but being intentional takes daily reminders to yourself. Your inner knowing is spiritual which is creativity too but you need to get quiet to hear her and your intuition. 11.  Your mindset controls EVERYTHING. You’re the director of your whole life. 12.  Being ‘too sensitive’ is a superpower for your creativity. You will only birth your signature style if you’re listening to what wants to come through you.   Links Cass Deller www.cassdeller.com.au https://www.instagram.com/cassdellerdesign/    Emma Isaacs: Grab your place at our next and last 2023 creative retreat https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/create-your-calm https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk Labour and Parenting book Birthing Skills by Juju Sundin