This episode is your invitation to stop waiting for the perfect moment, start creating and sharing your work, ideas, and dreams. I’m joined by energy medicine practitioner and founder of Modern Ritual NYC, Valerie Oula, for a conversation about visibility, intuition, and creativity.
Valerie shares how creativity is deeply connected to intuition. She believes creativity begins by listening to the nudges that keep returning and also having the courage to take action when they do. We explore what happens when inspiration meets implementation and why some ideas refuse to leave us alone until we bring them into the world.
We take you behind the scenes of how the Creative Visibility Summer Immersion was born. Spoiler: It started as a Instagram DM about showing up and quickly evolved into a container. Together, we’re co-creating a space for accountability, creative play, nervous system support, and bringing your ideas to life.
Valerie shares how Human Design, astrology, meditation, and energy work all shape her creative process. As a Manifesting Generator, she reflects on the importance of following the spark, trusting what excites her, balancing out with periods of solitude, and also being with community and human connection.
We dive into creative blocks through the lens of astrology, particularly Chiron, the wounded healer. Valerie explains how our deepest wounds can become pathways to growth, visibility, and creative expression. Sometimes the very thing we’re afraid to share is the thing we’re here to offer.
The through line of this podcast conversation is about giving yourself permission and having the courage to do the darn thing. Whether you’re dreaming of launching a Substack, writing a book, sharing your art, or starting a podcast this episode is your reminder that you are meant to be seen.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform while you cook, clean, or create. Get the full show notes & transcript here.
Resources Mentioned:
Creative Visibility Summer Immersion (we start Monday 6/29). Questions? Send us a DM and let’s chat if it’s right for you.
Valerie’s website + books
Questions to Reflect On:
Sit with these questions: Journal, take them on a walk, create a voice note, chat with a friend, or sit with a cup of tea and reflect on them.
Leave a comment below or or connect with us on Instagram @chefcarlacontreras & @valerieoula to share your takeaways from the episode.
What ideas keep returning to me that I haven’t shared yet?
How does my creativity want to play this season?
How can my content and creations reflect the season I’m currently in?
What support, structure, or community would help me bring my ideas to life?
What seeds am I planting this summer that I hope to harvest in the fall?
PS: Join us inside Creative Visibility Summer Immersion. Questions? Send us a DM and let’s chat if it’s right for you.
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