193: Artist Viola Hortova on Reconnecting With Creativity Through Small Daily Habits

194: A 6-Year Walking Streak and the Secret to Finding Your Glow with Stephanie Rose of Firefly Scout

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you committed to one small habit every single day? In this episode, I'm joined by Stephanie Rose from Firefly Scout to talk about her incredible six-year daily walking streak and the lessons it has taught her about self-trust, curiosity, intuition, and finding her glow. We explore how daily practices help us reconnect with ourselves, why paying attention to our energy matters, and how small acts of consistency can create powerful ripple effects in our lives. In this episode, we discuss: • Stephanie's six-year daily walking streak • Finding your glow and replenishing your energy • Learning to trust your intuition • The power of curiosity and wonder • Coming home to yourself through simple daily practices Connect with Stephanie: Firefly Scout Website- https://www.fireflyscout.com/ [https://www.fireflyscout.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflyscout [https://www.instagram.com/fireflyscout]

193: Artist Viola Hortova on Reconnecting With Creativity Through Small Daily Habits

In this episode, I’m joined by artist Viola Hortova, for an inspiring conversation about creativity, self-expression, and what it truly means to live a creative life. Viola shares her journey from studying photography, graphic design, and landscape architecture to becoming a full-time mixed media artist. We talk about how she built a daily sketchbook habit that slowly reshaped her identity, and how sharing her work online helped her step fully into seeing herself as an artist. Together we explore: * How a simple 5-minute daily sketching practice can transform your creativity * Why creativity is less about talent and more about permission and habit * The power of plein air painting and connecting with nature as inspiration * How to overcome fear and perfectionism when sharing your art * How creativity shows up in everyday life, not just in the studio * The importance of “artist dates” and reconnecting with play * Building creative community through workshops and shared practice Viola also shares the heart behind her art date club and art mail club community, where she sends artwork, letters, and creative prompts to inspire people around the world to reconnect with their own creativity. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not creative,” or you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to start again, this episode will gently remind you that creativity is already within you! Connect with Viola- Socials: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/viola.artstudio/ [https://www.instagram.com/viola.artstudio/] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/violaartstudio?utm_source=search [https://www.patreon.com/violaartstudio?utm_source=search] Her website: https://www.violaartstudio.com/ [https://www.violaartstudio.com/]

192: How to Know When It's Time to Pause, Pivot, or Let Go Of a Dream

In this episode of Don’t Quit Your Daydream, I’m sharing a really honest conversation about what it feels like to pause, pivot, or let go of a dream. I open up about two dreams from my own life, one I completely shelved and one I’m still actively discerning in real time. We talk about learning to trust your intuition, how to listen to your body, and ways to tell if a dream is still aligned for you in this season of life. If you’ve been questioning your next step and wondering whether to keep going, pause, or change directions, this episode is for you. BREATHWORK SESSION: MAY 28TH 6:30-7:30 PM CENTRAL ON ZOOM. https://connectedandwell.kit.com/products/la-breathwork [https://connectedandwell.kit.com/products/la-breathwork] Your weekly dose of inspiration Get reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast [https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast] Let's be friends! Find me on socials Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well [https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well] Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831] Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw] Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset.  Website- https://www.connectedandwell.com [https://www.connectedandwell.com/] What kind of dreamer are you? Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams. Take it here: https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz [https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz]

191: If Not Now, When? Moving Through Freeze Mode and Back Into Life

In this solo episode of Don’t Quit Your Daydream, I share something I did not plan to talk about, but something that shifted everything in me. After receiving devastating news in my community, I found myself in a place I know many of us have been in before. Shocked. Heavy. Disconnected. I went into what I can only describe as freeze mode. I could not move through my normal rhythm, and everything in me slowed down. And yet, in the middle of that stillness, something started to move in me. A wake up call to live the life that's here, now! Be more present, do the things, say yes to life... If not now, when? This episode is about what it means to wake back up to your life when grief, overwhelm, or emotional shutdown has taken over. It is not about pushing through or rushing healing. It is about slowly coming back to yourself and remembering that your life is still happening right now. In this episode we talk about: * Moving through grief and emotional freeze mode * Why life has a way of waking us up through loss and change * Letting go of “someday” and starting where you are * Simple ways to reconnect to your body and the present moment * Decluttering your life, your space, and your energy * Coming back to presence, joy, and what actually matters * Gentle nervous system tools like grounding, movement, breath, and humming to overcome the feeling of being stuck or frozen. If you have been feeling numb, stuck, or like you are just moving through the motions, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are still here. Your life is still here. And there is always a way back in. Here's to waking back up and going for your dreams! Enjoy! BREATHWORK SESSION: MAY 28TH 6:30-7:30 PM CENTRAL ON ZOOM. https://connectedandwell.kit.com/products/la-breathwork [https://connectedandwell.kit.com/products/la-breathwork] Your weekly dose of inspiration Get reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast [https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast] Let's be friends! Find me on socials Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well [https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well] Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831] Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw] Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset.  Website- https://www.connectedandwell.com [https://www.connectedandwell.com/] What kind of dreamer are you? Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams. Take it here: https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz [https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz]

190: Brandi Morpurgo- How Following the Whisper Led to Opening a Book Truck

In this episode I had the joy of sitting down with Brandi Morpurgo, founder of Daisy Chain Book Co., to talk about the dream that started when she was just twelve years old. After writing the idea for a mobile bookshop in her diary, the dream stayed tucked away for years. During a season of grief, the idea resurfaced and Brandi decided to test it. That small idea grew into a mobile bookstore on wheels and eventually two thriving bookstores built around community and a love of books. We talk about creativity, grief, building something from scratch, and what it looks like to follow the quiet nudges in life. If you have ever had a small idea sitting in the back of your mind, this episode might be the little push you need. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT * The childhood dream that started it all * How grief can sometimes open the door to creativity * What it really takes to build something from the ground up * The power of testing ideas instead of waiting for perfection * Why community matters more than we think * How Brandi turned a book truck into two thriving bookstores * Why reading is actually one of the best things we can do for our brains * And why it’s never too late to follow a dream that’s been quietly waiting for you Go check out - Daisy Chain Book Co. - https://daisychainbook.co/ [https://daisychainbook.co/] Follow Brandi: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/daisychainbookco/ [https://www.instagram.com/daisychainbookco/] Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/daisychainbookco [https://www.facebook.com/daisychainbookco] Your weekly dose of inspiration Get reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast [https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast] Let's be friends! Find me on socials Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well [https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well] Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831] Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw] Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset.  Website- https://www.connectedandwell.com [https://www.connectedandwell.com/] What kind of dreamer are you? Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams. Take it here: https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz [https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz]