The Power of Art: How Creativity Fuels Resilience & Success
Art is more than just a creative outlet (although this is already a crucial benefit.)
It’s also about resilience, passion, and finding your purpose.
In this episode of Smart Growth Rocket, host Francesca Cadhit interviews award-winning artist and educator Sylvia Chan, who shares her incredible journey from struggling student to thriving entrepreneur and art teacher.
She reveals how great mentors shaped her path, why art matters for mental health, and the three key ingredients for success.
Whether you're a parent of an aspiring student artist or a young artist/art enthusiast just looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with insights.
👉 About Sylvia Chan and Creative Genius Academy
Sylvia is an Ontario Certified Teacher and an award-winning artist who has created over 300 pieces of artwork. She creates art pieces that bring beauty and positivity into homes and business spaces. She has received several awards during her career, including the Top 150 Canadian Chinese Artists in Canada (2017) and the Aspire Award (2016), among many others.
She is motivated to create art that inspires others and aims to nurture the creative genius inside all of her students.
Besides running art works for the York Region District School Board in various elementary and high schools in the board, she also runs an art school in Downtown Markham called Creative Genius Art Academy. She currently works along with York Region District School board, helping to bring more arts-focused workshops into schools, as well as educating teachers on the benefits of art for students' overall well-being and health.
Sylvia Chan: https://www.instagram.com/sylviachanart/
Creative Genius Academy: https://www.instagram.com/creativegeniusacademy/
🎧 ▶ Here’s some of what you'll learn:
✅ The Power of a Great Teacher
✅ Resilience & Overcoming Obstacles
✅ The Role of Art in Personal Growth & Mental Health
✅ Breaking the ‘Starving Artist’ Myth
✅ The Success Formula: Focus, Action, and Passion
🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀
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