My Artist's Journey

What has driven me to share my art?

The time I knew there was no options left.

It was the height of the pandemic, mid-year 2020 where I decided to steal my talents NOT for the next ballet recital or piano concert I had to sell out for my day job, but for selfish desires. I was writing. I was designing. I was filming. All for the love of it and finally, sharing it with the world. I took an e-commerce route starting an Etsy shop to embrace more of who I was as a creator. 

I didn’t expect my sister’s giddy hug, exclaiming that she was proud of me for starting something. At that moment, I knew I was doing something real. This is it. This is the moment I knew I wanted to share my writing, my thoughts and insights with not just my closest friends, but for much broader receptivity. 

I felt dull without creating for the love of it everyday. I wanted to feel desire for myself again. I always knew I had something in me - a deeply rooted message of conscious living the world was lacking that the pandemic really held a mirror to. 

So I did the thing. Over the past 5 years, I…

Rebuilt my website and focused on poetic blogs. Shared my thoughts on life, nature, and spirituality on social media with vlogs, graphic design and poems.

I focused on building a brand for my career in content marketing and created materials to help others brand and market their small businesses.

I joined an environmental conservation group that restored my love for eco-advocacy.

I fell in love twice. I was heartbroken twice and as my heart widened for it, I fell in love with myself even more. The only witness I needed to feel magnetic was myself in the world.

I joined creative writing workshops and expanded my artistic community. I never felt more seen and content. 

In 2023, I went on another inward journey of soul and sound, inspiring my new my podcast, It’s a Vibe. This latest pursuit was scary as hell, but I always do the thing I say I’ll never do.

I’m playing the long game. My 30’s will mark my transition into my Dharmic path (starting the real work). Leading my life with more purpose and direction.

Turns out I love sharing my creative journey with others and they return the love. I have found my purpose in helping folks express themselves authentically, steward them to the sensual and restore life.

I want to bring out this idea of lucid living. To be control of my life, to live with purpose. This is what keeps me grounded, content and able to transmute any curveballs life throws my way. Your purpose defines your lifestyle, your community and what makes life beautiful. 

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I hope you pursue your pings!

Sincerely,

Ode to Mel