Today’s episode with Elisa Jouannet is the first episode in a new series of student spotlights that will be coming out over the next few weeks.  A few months ago, I invited some of our students to come on the podcast, and share the exciting projects that they have been creating in the world. I’m forever in awe, and inspired by the passion, determination and generosity our students possess, so I wanted to share their brilliance with all of you.  In today's episode, Elisa and I speak about her book, The Wind’s Daughter, released in early 2021. Elisa is a constant source of inspiration, and tenacity. Harnessing the power of her experiences travelling alone in Australia, Elisa penned a series of poems that over the next several years were woven into her first self-published book. Elisa has a “just do it” no-nonsense approach to moving forward with ones creative dreams that I think you will find at once, both incredibly relatable and deeply motivating.  PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Elisa’s Book: The Winds DaughterUsing the space covid created as an opportunity to harness a creative visionEmbracing the learning process when it comes to publishing your bookLeaning into collaboration when it comes to launching a big projectMaking the most of “mistakes” when it comes to business and artThe joy and satisfaction that can come from realising creative dreamsHow Elisa took a chance, and got a very special person to write the forward for her bookWhy a book can be the best business card everBeing the hero of your own adventure in your creative workMoving past perfectionism into meaningElisa’s advice to anyone who has a big project in their heartUsing social media as a vessel to express yourself, have fun and finding joy in the creative process FIND ELISA JOUANNET Elisa’s websiteElisa’s InstagramElisa’s YoutubeFIND CORA Cora’s WebsiteCora’s NewsletterFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to https://www.corageroux.com/elisa  Support the show (https://www.corageroux.com/theteachersclub)