The Art of Creative Business

Meet Christine | The Sabbatical That Changed Everything

1 h 2 min · 6. Apr. 2026
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What happens when someone who has built an incredible creative career suddenly stops, not because they want to, but because they have to? In this episode, I'm joined by Christine Meintjes, internationally acclaimed photographer and co-founder of some of South Africa's most loved creative brands. After years of building, launching, and leading, Christine hit a wall. In 2025, she took a sabbatical and used that time to reconnect with herself and her creativity. We talk about burnout, freedom, learning to say no, and what it really means to come back to yourself as a creative. You can connect with Christine here [https://www.christinemeintjes.com/]. Enjoyed this episode? Click subscribe and connect with me on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcoaching/], ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/scottcoaching_/profilecard/?igsh=MTd0MzA3cTQ5eWNrdQ==] or ⁠Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/lezannescottcoaching/]. Curious about working with me? ⁠Let's chat⁠ [https://tidycal.com/lezanne/lets-chat].

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