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Mar 2023
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Lisa Olivera on Why Making Art is Great ...

Amie McNee and James Winestock
About this episode

Today Amie had the pleasure of interviewing the author of Already Enough, creator of Human Stuff on substack, and one of our instagram heroes, Lisa Olivera.


Topics Discussed by Lisa and Amie: 

The magic of being introverted and quiet as a creative.

How to create when it feels like the world is burning

Why creativity and art is revolutionary

Creating when it isn't 'of value' to other people

How to promote your art when it feels really icky

And so much more.


You can find Lisa on instagram, substack, or her website where you can find links to buy her book!


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