Navigating life's ups and downs by embracing creativity.  In this episode Gaelle Jolly shares her journey from feeling unfulfilled in her job and struggling to find her place in a competitive sector, to discovering a passion for creativity that provided solace during difficult times. Despite previously not seeing herself as creative, Gaelle has found an outlet in hobbies including photography and calligraphy, which eventually turned into a small business. We talk about Gaelle's love for paper, stationery, words and the art of bookbinding, which led to the creation of her own line of notebooks and other paper products. She touches on the therapeutic aspect of her creative work, which became a source of meaning and escape as she faced an emotionally challenging future. We also discuss the balance between doing something for oneself and turning it into a business, and how she maintains the joy of creating while managing the pressures of entrepreneurship. Gaelle's experiences remind us that creativity can be a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery, no matter where life takes us. "I think a lot of what I do actually does go back to childhood in some way, and it's about getting lost in an imaginary world." If you found value in this episode and would like to show your appreciation, consider supporting the podcast through the Support the Show link, or by sending a boostagram , for example in the Fountain app. Your contributions will help me continue to share inspiring stories of creativity and resilience. CreativityFound.co.uk Instagram: @creativityfoundpodcast Facebook: @creativityfoundpodcast and Creativity Found group YouTube @creativityfoundpodcast Pinterest: @creativityfound Twitter: @creativityfoun Researched, edited and produced by Claire Waite Brown Music: Day Trips by Ketsa Undercover / Ketsa Creative Commons License Free Music Archive - Ketsa - Day Trips Artworks: Emily Portnoi emilyportnoi.co.uk Photo: Ella Pallet Hear the podcasts I've guested on here, and join the Creativity Found Collective here. Support the show hereTry the Fountain podcast listening app hereBuzzsprout podcast hosting Start for FREE Support the showSupport the show here Subscribe to the Creativity Found mailing list here Join the Creativity Found Collective here