In this episode of The Art of Lost & Found podcast, I invite Veronica Lichter to explore her transformative journey through the Aligned x Design program. Veronica shares how she transitioned from a stable job to a path of self-expression, emphasizing the importance of showing up fully and trusting the process.
Veronica recounts her early years, marked by frequent family changes and a sense of disconnection from her true passions. She explains how societal expectations led her to suppress her authentic self and how she eventually found the importance of stillness and introspection. This realization was particularly significant after having her daughter, prompting her to create a space for presence and creativity. Veronica also discusses the impact of significant life changes during the COVID-19 pandemic and how these events catalyzed her commitment to authenticity and truth-telling.
Episode Highlights
- Navigating Childhood Creativity: Veronica shares her introspective childhood and the struggle to maintain her creative expressions amid frequent family changes.
- Societal Expectations and Authenticity: The conversation highlights how societal pressures led Veronica to suppress her true self and the journey to reclaim her passions.
- The Importance of Stillness: Veronica explains how creating a space for stillness and introspection helped her reconnect with her creativity and intuition.
- Impact of Life Changes During the Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic and personal challenges pushed Veronica towards greater self-acceptance and authenticity.
- Understanding Unmet Childhood Needs: Brooke and Veronica discuss how addressing unmet needs from childhood shapes adult behavior and self-perception.
- Creative Process and Embodiment: Veronica emphasizes the importance of being present and embodying one’s creative process, drawing from her experiences teaching art to children.
- Gratitude for Aligned x Design: Veronica expresses gratitude for the structure and support provided by the Aligned x Design program, which has been crucial in her ongoing journey of growth and creativity.
Our conversation provides valuable insights into personal growth, creativity, and authenticity. Veronica’s transformative journey through the Aligned x Design program serves as an inspiring example of the power of showing up fully and trusting the process.
Listeners can engage with Veronica’s work through her website, RumpusArt.com, where she offers epic portraits, live painting sessions for events, and various art collections.
Follow her on Instagram @rumpus.art for updates and new collections.
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