Why This Episode Matters: Sometimes the best things in our lives start with a single day and a shared belief that there's a more intentional, creative way to live and work. We introduce ourselves in this episode of Living Unscripted, share the story of finally meeting in Florence after years of online collaboration, and explore the creative spark that became Into Azure, a space for slowing down, creating freely, and feeling more alive in our work and lives. We Chat About: How years of working online led to a magical meetup together in Florence Leaving “sticky fits” to make room for creativity and spaciousness Why in-person connection still matters in an online world The beauty of non-linear, multi-passionate careers How story and the body both lead us back to aliveness Being a "jack of all trades" as a superpower, not a limitation The permission to have hobbies, interests, and creative pursuits that don't need to be monetised Threads We Followed: Collaboration that multiplies, rather than divides, energy The benefits of gentle accountability and creative containers What it means to build a creative life that actually feels alive How environment shapes your creative energy Why "all in" looks different in different seasons Lines That Landed: "Detours aren’t derailments — they’re clarity in disguise." "Environment is a creative tool. Put yourself where your energy rises." "Slowing down creates space for what actually wants to come through." "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." "You're still an entrepreneur, you're still a creative — your business is still alive and breathing even if you're not actively working on it because you have it alive within you." What's Coming Next: A creative membership for accessible connection, creative workshops, somatic work, and virtual co-working space Retreats in Italy, and other beautiful locations around the world A villa in Italy where we host retreats (a long-term dream, but we're manifesting it) Resources & Links: Follow us on Instagram Join our newsletter

Why This Episode Matters: What if the detours you're afraid to take are actually the ones leading you home? Sometimes the most aligned path forward is the one that makes the least logical sense on paper. We talk about following your intuition when the "shoulds" say otherwise, and about letting life be directional instead of destinational. From big pivots (hello, unexpected moves) to the tiny choices that build toward real change, we explore seasonality, possibility, and how to attune to what actually feels alive. What We Explore: Letting intuition reroute you off the "linear" path Direction vs. destination (and why the journey matters most) Seasonality, nature, and allowing life to shift in cycles Possibility mindset after hard seasons and reopening to what could be The importance of community and belonging—finding the people who "get" your off-script life Practices that help you tune into your intuition (journaling, movement, oracle cards) Why researching options is part of intuitive knowing (not indecision) How to recognize when something feels expansive vs. contractive in your body Threads We Followed: Spotting "shoulds" vs. aligned desires Building big change from many small, intuitive steps Why "quantum leaps" are really micro-decisions compounded Creative nervous system care: space, walking, recovery, integration The difference between controlling outcomes and trusting the process Learning to document the good moments, not just the hard ones Lines That Landed: "Let life be directional, not destinational." "Possibility returns when we stop forcing the plan." "Small, intentional steps are what add up to the leap." "The world is structured for capitalistic gain, not for humanity—we have to remember that." "Everything ends eventually, good or bad. That either allows us to let go and shift through the bad, or enjoy the fleeting good moments." Journal Prompt: Where am I focused on the destination versus the direction and how I feel? Resources & Links: Follow us on Instagram Join our newsletter

Why This Episode Matters: We're living in a world that makes caring feel embarrassing and trying feel cringe — but what if the things we can't stop thinking about are exactly what we're meant to be doing? In this episode, we explore the cultural cringe around “trying too hard,” especially in creative work, and make a case for caring whether it’s about art, ambition, and letting yourself be a beginner. From celebrity narratives to the “starving artist” myth and the urge to monetise every hobby, we unpack why showing up fully matters and how to do it with joy (not hustle). If you've ever felt like caring too much makes you uncool, this one's for you. We Chat About: Why “try-hard” has become an insult, and why we’re reclaiming it Ambition in the arts vs. business (and why creatives get viewed differently) The joy-driven pursuit of craft Money, recognition, and permission to be compensated for art The importance of messy drafts, practice, and tolerating imperfection Hobbies for pleasure vs. the pressure to monetise every creative impulse Threads We Followed: Unlearning the “starving artist” narrative and late-stage capitalism vibes Creative practice as nervous system care (space, recovery, integration) Letting story + body lead you back to what feels alive How gentle accountability and friendship make creative risks easier Lines that Landed: “Trying isn’t cringe — it means you care.” “You don’t have to monetise every spark; some things get to stay yours.” “Practice means some drafts are terrible on purpose.” “Caring is cool. Celebrate the people you love for doing what they love.” Resources & Links: Follow us on Instagram Join our newsletter