Reclaiming Your Creative Genius with Founder, Author & Coach, Pia Mailhot-Leichter #129
Have you ever felt limited by the belief that you’re simply not a creative person?
On this week’s episode of Extrology, Lee Cooper interviews Pia Mailhot-Leichter, author of “Welcome to the Creative Club”, Founder of Kollektiv Studio and a truly bold creative voice.
Pia challenges the conventional definition of creativity, arguing it’s not just for artists but an inherent part of being human - a birthright we often forget.
They delve into Pia's unconventional journey - from working as a journalist in Sri Lanka, to producing an economic documentary in Bahrain, then building award winning creative campaigns for global brands. Now Pia helps visionaries and founders bring wild ideas to life.
Discover how to dismantle the limiting beliefs holding you back, embrace creativity as an identity, navigate creative blocks, and make your life your biggest, most fulfilling art project.
In this episode of extrology you will:
Learn how fear and self-doubt limit your creative expression
Discover why curiosity is the secret ingredient to unlocking creativity.
Understand creativity as a way of being
Explore how to design your life as a creative act of self-expression.
Links & references
Pia Mailhot-Leichter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pialeichter/
BOOK: Welcome to the Creative Club:
https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Creative-Club-Biggest-Project-ebook/dp/B0DPJ644PZ/ref=sr_1_1
Kollektic Studio:
Extrology:
https://www.instagram.com/extrologypodcast/
https://www.tiktok.com/@extrology
https://substack.com/@extrology
https://www.youtube.com/@extrology
Lee Cooper:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecooperrecruiter/
Get in touch: lee@extrology.com
Episode highlights:
“The closer I get to who I am, when I feel really good in my skin, when I don't change shape to accommodate, to fit in - I'm at home.” - 13:02 - Pia Mailhot-Leichter
“Creativity is not just something I do. It's a way of being in the world. Creativity is part of what makes us human. Our ability to creatively and innovatively solve problems is how we survived as a species.” - 17:44 - Pia Mailhot-Leichter
“Creativity is related to a host of different fields. From science to art to crime, these are all creative endeavors.” - 19:57 - Pia Mailhot-Leichter
“Creativity without curiosity is empty.” - 57:07 - Pia Mailhot-Leichter
“Let's stop the hustle. Let's start passionate, focused work.” - 1:04:04 - Pia Mailhot-Leichter
“You don't have to do anything to prove that your existence is worthwhile. Your existence is you're here.” - 1:05:38 - Pia Mailhot-Leichter
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