In this episode of Maverick Mind, I’m joined by desire coach and storyteller Milica Grjic for a deeply grounded conversation on returning to your body, your truth, and the wild intelligence of your desires.
We explore what happens when you stop performing, stop packaging, and start listening.
To your signals.
To your softness.
To the truth beneath the noise.
Milica shares her perspective on self-love as an energetic frequency, not a checklist—and how desire, when deeply felt and honored, becomes a compass for creativity, love, and leadership.
This conversation is an invitation to reclaim your expression without needing to explain it. To let what moves you, move through you.
Without apology.
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What does it take to keep creating when the odds — and the world — are stacked against you?
In this episode of Maverick Mind, I sit down with Tom Kwiat, the founder of Live and Amplified , a platform that helps promote and share the stories of independent musicians.
Born with cerebral palsy, Tom has lived many lifetimes in one — from filmmaker to storyteller to creative entrepreneur. Over the past decade, he’s built Live and Amplified from a scrappy idea into a global community supporting artists through storytelling, video, and live experiences.
We talk about:
🎙️ The origin story of Live and Amplified and how it’s grown over 10 years
🧠 Why mindset and resilience are the real foundations of any creative career
💡 How to stay authentic and independent in a world obsessed with algorithms
💬 The power of sharing stories — and why creativity thrives on human connection
⚡ The future of creativity: from AI and burnout to a return to in-person connection
Tom’s story is a masterclass in staying true to your voice, embracing the messy middle, and trusting the long game of creativity. Whether you’re a musician, filmmaker, or creator of any kind, this episode will remind you that you already have everything you need to begin.
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So many creatives spend their lives filtering their truth—polishing, perfecting, and performing—hoping it will make their work land. But the very thing you’re avoiding…the part that feels too messy, too raw, too real…is often the key to the connection, success, and deeper purpose you’ve been craving.
In this solo episode, Ellie explores why your honesty, not your polish, is what makes your work magnetic. She shares a recent realisation from her own journey about doing what you can versus what you’re truly here to do, and why that distinction changes everything.
This isn’t about oversharing or baring your soul online. It’s about choosing honesty over performance, and letting your creative “mess” become your most powerful message.
If you’ve been holding back, this episode is your reminder that your truth isn’t selfish. It’s service. And it’s the missing link to creating the impact you were born to make.
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What if the odds don’t apply to you?
In this soul-led solo episode, I’m exploring what it means to defy the narratives, labels, and statistics that creatives are often handed—and instead, live and create from your own truth.
We’ll talk about:
Why so many visionary creatives unknowingly live from borrowed beliefs
The subtle self-sabotage of trusting logic over instinct
A story about a house sale during lockdown that will shift how you think about timing, “realistic” goals, and self-permission
How to respond to doubt with one quietly powerful question: “But what if?”
Whether you’re a designer, musician, writer, or multidisciplinary artist—if you’ve ever felt the pressure to shrink your vision to fit the current climate, this is your reminder that you are the climate.
This episode will help you return to your rhythm, rewrite the rules, and move forward from the one thing that’s always been yours: your internal knowing.
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Creative blocks, subconscious belief systems, energetic alignment, artistic identity, nervous system regulation, personal branding for creatives, maverick mindsets, non-linear success, intuition-led creation
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What if the clarity, success, and recognition you’re waiting for—are actually waiting for you?
In this solo episode, Ellie explores the quiet truth behind creative transformation: your desires aren’t random, and your next level isn’t something you chase—it’s something you become. If you’ve been craving momentum, deeper self-belief, or a creative breakthrough, this is your reminder that the things you want from life are often reflections of what life wants from you.
Whether you’re an artist, creative, musician, designer or simply navigating the tension between where you are and where you know you’re meant to be, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, seen, and softly activated.
We’ll explore:
The mirror principle of desire and embodiment
Why your internal world shapes what you receive externally
Letting go of “performing” and returning to self-trust
A personal reflection on navigating self-doubt and belief
A gentle invitation to move from softness, not pressure
Perfect for anyone walking the path of creativity, self-leadership, and soulful success.
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In a world where everyone has an opinion on who you should be, how you should work, and what success should look like—it’s easy to lose the sound of your own voice.
In this solo episode, Ellie explores the real meaning of self-leadership as a creative. Not the polished version we see online
—but the quiet, grounded, often unseen moments where you choose your truth over trends, your rhythm over performance, and your clarity over applause.
You’ll hear:
— The subtle ways creatives abandon their own voice
— What self-leadership actually looks like in real life
— Why it often triggers others—and why that’s okay
— A personal story behind the creation of EMBER
— A gentle invitation to anchor back into your rhythm
This episode is a mirror, a permission slip, and a call to come home to yourself—especially when the world wants you to mold.
🎧 Listen now and let this be your reminder:
Your rhythm isn’t weakness.
It’s the way through.
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Somatic Healing is a tool I use with people in a 1-1 coaching container, in order to help them better understand, process and release both present and past emotions. However, over the past 1-2 years I've developed into an experience aiming to, hopefully, help more of you in the moments you need it.
You'll be taken on a journey through a deep somatic body scan and a visualisation to help process and release feelings of overwhelm.
Designed to help you reconnect with your body’s truth and release the pressure to get it “right,” this class supports emotional spaciousness, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion.
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This isn’t a retrospective.
It’s a real-time glimpse into what it means to create something personal—before the world sees it.
In this episode, I sit down with Apneet Sandhu, the founder of AURRA London—a fragrance line rooted in tradition, designed like art, and released just days before this conversation aired.
We recorded this weeks before launch, when the vision was fully formed but the outcome still lived in the unknown.
What unfolds is a raw, powerful reflection on creativity, identity, and the quiet conviction it takes to follow something meaningful all the way through.
AURRA is more than perfume.
It’s memory. Heritage. Design. Scent as storytelling.
Rooted in centuries-old Indian rituals. Reimagined through Apneet’s modern lens.
We talk about leaving behind corporate certainty.
Honoring your lineage.
And trusting the subtle, sacred pulse that says: “This is what I came here to build.”
If you’re at the edge of your own creative beginning—this is for you.
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In creative industries, gatekeepers are everywhere—curators, labels, mentors, influencers.
We’re taught that to succeed, we need to be chosen. Co-signed. Allowed in.
This episode explores what happens when you hand over your power in the name of access—and what it means to reclaim it.
We’ll talk about:
The myth of being chosen
The spell of proximity
Why chasing influence costs more than it gives
And what it really means to lead from creative self-trust
You are the authority.
You don’t need to be chosen.
You just need to stop abandoning your own voice.
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What if branding wasn’t about picking the right fonts—but about choosing the version of yourself you’re ready to bring forward?
In this episode of Maverick Mind, I sit down with Isabel Bagsik—soulful brand designer and founder of Unconventional Bliss—to explore what it really means to build a brand from the inside out.
We dive into:
– Why burnout is often a branding issue
– Reconnecting with your inner voice before you touch strategy
– How nervous system work can transform visibility
– A powerful intuitive journaling practice you can try today
If you’ve ever felt like what you share looks fine on the outside, but doesn’t feel like you on the inside—this conversation is the shift you didn’t know you needed.
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In this solo episode, Ellie explores what it means to honour your creative self when your energy feels scattered and your voice feels filtered. From navigating life shifts and burnout to reimagining success on your own terms, this is a soulful reminder that your vision isn’t just about your work—it’s about your life. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin but still holding a big dream, this is your invitation to slow down, listen in, and come home to what’s true.
What happens when your creativity gets silenced too early—and what does it take to reclaim it later in life?
In this episode, I speak with Honorata, an artist, creative counsellor, and founder of Artlysing—a therapeutic approach to using creativity as a tool for healing, not just expression. She shares her story of leaving corporate life, rediscovering her creative voice through art journaling, and building a soulful, sustainable practice that blends art, therapy, and empowerment.
We explore:
𓂃 What creative wounding is—and how childhood experiences and societal narratives shape our inner critic
𓂃 How process-based creation can bypass perfectionism and restore creative confidence
𓂃 The myth of the starving artist—and why it’s not only untrue but deeply harmful
𓂃 Burnout, nervous system dysregulation, and how they impact your ability to create (and sell)
𓂃 Why finding your own rhythm—not someone else’s blueprint—is the real path to success
Honorata shares both practical tools and soulful insights on how to detach from outcome, reconnect with joy, and honour your own unique creative energy.
Whether you’re just returning to your art after a long pause or deep in the trenches of building your creative career—this episode is a gentle, grounded reminder:
You are allowed to thrive.
And your creativity is worth everything.
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She walked away from toxic agency life to build a creative studio rooted in purpose—and never looked back.
In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Shaller, founder of Outside Minds Creative, to explore what it really takes to build a brand that drives change. We unpack the myths around sustainable branding, why great design matters more than ever, and how creatives can lead powerful movements without selling their soul.
This is a conversation about redefining success, owning your creative vision, and using your work to spark something bigger.
If you’ve ever questioned whether your values and your visuals can coexist—you’ll want to listen to this one.
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“Be daring, be decisive, be different.” That was the mantra that shaped my creative journey, passed down from my dad—a lifelong artist and visionary. And today, I’m sharing an episode that embodies that message in a way I’ve never done before.
I’m joined by Frank King, a stand-up comedian turned 12-time TEDx speaker on mental health and suicide prevention. With a background in comedy, writing for The Tonight Show, and sharing the stage with legends like Jerry Seinfeld and Ellen DeGeneres, Frank now dedicates his life to breaking the silence around mental health—using humor as his bridge.
In this raw, powerful conversation, we explore:
This is a conversation about legacy, reinvention, and why your story matters more than you think.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your creative path, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered if it’s time for a bold shift—this episode is for you.
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If you’re a visionary creative — an artist, designer, musician, writer, or performer — who feels stuck in cycles of overwhelming thoughts, self-doubt, or creative anxiety, this guided meditation is your reset button.
Inside this powerful 15-minute practice, you’ll be guided to gently release the limiting beliefs, inner criticism, and mental noise that have been clouding your creative vision.
Using mindfulness techniques, breathwork, and intentional visualization, this meditation helps you return to the creative confidence and clarity that already exists within you.
Whether you’re feeling the weight of comparison, battling imposter syndrome, or struggling to trust your own instincts, this meditation brings you back to center — where your authentic creative voice becomes clear again.
Press play whenever you need to release the pressure, ground into your power, and reconnect with the creative clarity and self-belief you need to thrive.
Perfect for:
Your art, your voice, your success — it all begins within you. When your mind is clear, your creative genius can finally take center stage.
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Sustainability isn’t just about what you create—it’s about the movement you lead. How do you build a brand that aligns with your values and drives real change?
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Smith, founder of Revivre, a sustainable swimwear brand, to talk about:
🎧 Tune in and learn how to build a brand that aligns with your values and leaves a lasting impact.
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What if the key to your creative mastery was already within you—waiting to be unlocked?
In this deeply transformative conversation, I’m joined by Rimsha Warda, a sex and relationship coach whose work is rooted in tantric philosophy and ancestral healing. We explore the powerful intersection between creative energy and sexual energy, revealing how understanding and harnessing this force can elevate your art, your business, and your life.
Rimsha shares her remarkable journey—from growing up in Pakistan to rediscovering her creative and sexual power through somatic healing, mysticism, and deep self-intimacy.
We dive into:
If you’ve ever felt creatively blocked, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered why your success feels just out of reach, this episode is your invitation to explore a whole new paradigm of creative freedom.
Tune in, and let’s redefine what it means to be a Maverick Mind.
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This week I'm joined by Shaylnn Lavelle: a former exotic dancer turned digital nomad and empowerment coach for women.
Shay’s life has been a testament to the power of reinvention; she walked away from a life of addiction and got sober at 19 with no safety net, later she entered the underground worlds of money, sex, and power as a stripper, where she earned a B.A. in Business by day, while dancing at night.
She now guides others through the death and rebirth process, teaching identity work, embodiment, creative self-expression and business. Her work helps people shed old versions of themselves and step into the lives they’re truly meant to live.
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…and loads more as always!
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I’ve felt it too; that pang of nausea the moment you’re about hit ‘post’ or share a piece of work for the first time.
What we do as creative requires quite an astronomical amount of bravery.
Sharingyour heart and your creations with people you may never meet rrequiresvulnerability, which is a dance in itself…. Throw in the idea of sharing it online, or being up there on stage,and it multiplies that feeling tenfold
In today’s show, I’m here to share my story of dancing with vulnerability and showing up bravely, and share three key to share your work with confidence.
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Rachel is a creative writer and artist with over 20 years of experience crafting mandalas as a meditative art practice.
Balancing her passion for creativity with a busy professional life, she developed the Focus Flow Formula, a mindful productivity system designed to help creatives prioritize what truly matters. This system allowed her to carve out time for her passion projects, including authoring books, creating art, and teaching others how to live with greater purpose and joy. Rachel’s mission is to inspire others to overcome overwhelm and reconnect with their creative pursuits through intentional planning and mindful living.
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Rachel’s passion for mandalas and writing Tips to cut through overwhelm Staying on track with your intentions, projects or goals and how not to get waylaid by shiny object syndrome. Rachel’s journey publishing her books Mindful tools to create more, whilst staying in harmony with the other areas of life
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