Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode, I talk to visual and performance artist Kamila Kessler about how she affected the monumental change that shifted her life from a career in hospitality consultancy to her true identity as an artist. Kamila talks openly and emotionally about how looking beyond her fears and committing to following the guiding voice of intuition has been key to her success, and we examine the impact on our closest relationships when we go for what we love. Please join me as we look a life through a different lens.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Awakening happens when we open up to exploring our passions and talents. Surrounding yourself with people ahead of you on your path accelerates growth. Saying “I am an artist” out loud helps you become it. Following your intuition rather than logic leads you where you’re meant to be. Don't let age or time dictate what you can achieve. Stepping outside your comfort zone is necessary for growth. Let go of the logical mind and what others think you should do. Don't compare your talents or progress to others. Allow your interests to organically merge into your own artistic language. Say yes to opportunities aligned with your passions.   BEST MOMENTS "I kept thinking about the gold on the other side and I think that's what drives me because there's always the gold." "If we don't accept and have faith and belief and see our talents for what they are, we will be just proving to other people or ourselves that we have it." "I follow my intuition. I follow the voice inside me. I follow my soul in a way." "I am an artist. I'm an artist. There's so many forms, you know." "It was scary. It was bloody scary, but it's, but it's, but the, but the reward is worth the risk." ABOUT THE GUEST Born in Poland,1985, Kamila Kessler has lived and worked in the UK since 2007. She holds a Master's Degree in International Hospitality Management from Oxford, UK. She worked as a marketing head for London-based hotels and international marketing agencies. Kamila left her first career to become an artist in 2018 under stage name Kamila CK. Since then, she visited Japan multiple times, studied at Slade School of Fine Arts and completed the Professional Course in Circus Arts with AirCraft Circus in London. She had the great fortune of studying 'Shodo' (the art of Japanese Zen caligraphy) under Japanese teacher, Rie Takeda. This way of painting became a cornerstone in her artworks, combined with five years of movement-based performance practices including trapeze, aerial hoop, and silks.
 Since 2019, her performance and visual works have been exhibited and staged in London as well as abroad (France residencies 2021 and 2022, Florence Contemporary Gallery, Italy 2021). Her works are held in private collections in the UK, US, Canada, France and Poland. 
In 2023, she opened her concept of an overnight stay with art at No. 2 Boutique Art Townhouse, Lincoln, UK. 
 Kamila lives in Lincoln and continuous to work in London and internationally.  ABOUT THE HOST Bio Caroline Partridge is a unique and creative individual. She is an actress, puppeteer, educator, and artist with funny bones. She loves a story and is an expert at conveying wit and wisdom with warmth, understanding, and empathy.   CONTACT METHOD FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline This show was brought to you by Progressive Media