The Empowered Sensitive and Creative

Our purpose is right here, before our eyes, all the time, but often, we only know it subconsciously. I believe that what you do in the first part of your adult life serves a purpose - you have to go through that in order to be the person you are now, in order to move to the next part of your life. Who knows, you might be transitioning again later in life! But being clear on your unique gifts, skil...

Born and raised in South Africa, now living in Australia, on the Gold Coast - just south of Brisbane, and have done so for 18 years.  Lauren is a graphic designer and an HSP, with a passion for guiding and supporting entrepreneurs on their journey to branding success, in the most creative way possible. Lauren believes there’s no such thing as a non-creative person, we just need to be more in tune...

Born and raised in South Africa, now living in Australia, on the Gold Coast - just south of Brisbane, and have done so for 18 years.  Lauren is a graphic designer and an HSP, with a passion for guiding and supporting entrepreneurs on their journey to branding success, in the most creative way possible. Lauren believes there’s no such thing as a non-creative person, we just need to be more in tune...

You know these times when your little voice within tells you that something doesn’t add up, somebody’s having a weird vibe, or a situation isn’t right for you, but you still go ahead with it because “now you’re herem you might as well…”? These times when you’re negotiating with yourself and choose to postpone something that’s dear to your heart, because “you don’t have time”, “it’s not reasonable”...

“I’m so lonesome I could cry. The silence of a fallen star lights up a purple sky.” Elvis Presley’s song could be about the life of an HSP. Right? I used to look for guidance, for answers everywhere but within. Same for my emotional needs. Going on solo trips or eating out on my own at restaurants would freak me out. You know what I mean? Now I revel in my solo time - it’s so precious! Because the...

Today, I’m joined by Parul Prashar, a technologist with a creative spirit, a coach with a compassionate touch, a writer who is ready to dive into choosing the right words to inspire, and an explorer of both the tangible and intangible. While her professional foundation is rooted in computer science engineering, she has seamlessly woven together a multifaceted identity that transcends the boundarie...

Today, I’m joined by Laura Chanloup, a Certified Transformational Coach, Core Wellbeing Dynamic Specialist and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner.  Not so long ago, Laura was getting higher on the corporate ladder and lower on the happiness scale. She was feeling constantly exhausted, no matter how many hours of sleep she’d get. She started to isolate herself thinking it would help her recharge...

Your intention has the power to directly influence the quality of your creative projects, your connection to yourself, your connection to others, your life. Today, I’m sharing the exact process I use to find motivation and courage to keep showing up, even when I start to doubt. And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media 🌻 Make sure to tag me @empowered.sensitive.c...

This is part 2 of my conversation with  Bianca Giulione, the host and creator of  Life Forces podcast, a podcast that discusses astrology, Human Design, transitions, balance, and so much more. Bianca is a Cosmic Clarity Coach based in Greece, helping individuals and facilitating groups to find greater self-knowledge and feel emboldened to live their purpose through the everyday integration of spir...

Today, I’m joined by Bianca Giulione, the host and creator of  Life Forces podcast, a podcast that discusses astrology, Human Design, transitions, balance, and so much more. Bianca is a Cosmic Clarity Coach based in Greece, helping individuals and facilitating groups to find greater self-knowledge and feel emboldened to live their purpose through the everyday integration of spirituality.  She take...

Life is not a long flowy river! It’s messy, it gets topsy turvy, it goes up and down, just like the intense emotions we tend to feel as a Highly Sensitive Person. It’s messy, it’s painful, it’s beautiful, it’s full of surprises ✨ And when it feels like a HOT mess, overwhelm shows up big time for us, HSPs. Remaining regulated so that our nervous system can work its wonders doesn’t have to be as co...

Irony of things - right after publishing my last podcast episode about stopping to try to appear professional , I was presented with a “test” : got a health emergency + a computer glitch that made me lose my following recording! In the past, I would have beaten myself up for falling behind my goals, but this time I chose to follow my body's energy, and decided to approach my work differently....

“Be professional” is something I heard a lot in my career and is something I see many many Highly Sensitive People are striving for. I, myself did try very hard for years and years to “be professional” until I realised it was utterly counter-productive and in fact, a big hindrance in my development as a human being. In this episode you will learn about: BEING professional means different things to...

We hear a lot about alignment these days. But what does it mean exactly? How do you know when you are aligned with what’s meant for you?  Is that the same as intuition? What about all these complicated feelings and emotions that “get in the way”? Today, I’m joined by Cami Minerbo, the host and creator of The Blossom Experiment, a podcast that discusses authenticity, intuition, and intuitive living...

When we feel uncomfortable emotions, sometimes it’s because we tuned out of our bodies and are doing things that are not right for us. Perhaps they’re good for society or other people, but since we’re all unique, is it really possible to lead a fulfilled life as one size fits all? Today, I’m joined by Cami Minerbo, the host and creator of The Blossom Experiment, a podcast that discusses authentici...

Transitions, transformations always involve taking a leap into the unknown at some point. And that usually feels pretty scary! As I've been through a lot of transformations, I share my process from shifting my initial fear to curiosity, and thus doing, I access more easily all sorts of creative solutions. In this episode you’ll learn: What’s in the surface is seldom what is beneath How our fea...

« Just be yourself » « Just do it » « Take action » « Go for it » « Set boundaries » Ask for help, surround yourself with good friends and people you can count on. Yes, these are wonderful suggestions. BUT what does that mean exactly? And HOW to do that? If you’re an empath and a highly sensitive person, being yourself could be very different from moment to moment. Like a chameleon you change depe...

There are days like that, sometimes even weeks, when nothing seems to be working. Obstacles after obstacles. I’ve been having such a week, especially today, the day I recorded this episode. Frustration? Definitely! Anger? Yes, quite a bit. Disappointment? Also that. Yet, is that all there is to such moments? In this episode, I take you along with me in that tricky energy and how I reframed the sit...

Ah the in-between phase… like a thick, heavy cloudy sky, with no sunlight seemingly coming through… I used to see it as an ordeal, a purgatory: why wait? Why “waste time”? I wanna things to happen NOW! And yet such a necessary phase when going through change.  Like a fallow period, where the seeds of your intentions lays dormant, and is getting ready to gather strength and nutrients before bloomin...

Today I’m sharing my process for making my gratitude practice simple, natural and joyful. When things feel forced, it can quickly become like homework, and that’s a sure way to overwhelm for Highly Sensitive People! Listen to this episode if you too, you’re tired of the endless list of “things you’re supposed to do” self-development rhetoric! Surprise bonus : I recorded a short meditation towards...

“Art is restoration, the idea is to repair the damages that are inflicted in life” - Louise Bourgeois In this episode, I talk about how Highly Sensitive People tend to feel overwhelm and often bypass this feeling until they burn out. I share my experience with burnout and how I tapped into my senses to heal and recover from it. Once we bring ourselves back to a sense of safety, creative energy is...

I want to be absolutely transparent by going through my thought process because I think it can help you too. Overthinking and second-guessing oneself is quite common amongst High Sensitive People.  And that can hold you back big time, and give up following on your intuition. In this episode, I talk about how I was hesitant to follow up on a dream and how I felt stuck for a long time, until I answe...

This is part 3 of my sensitive and creative journey across the globe. After 7 years in London, I came back to Paris, only leaving again a few years later. And this time, for Shanghai. Ready to discover other sides of fashion, and more importantly, to explore the world. The dream began its unraveling, and in the process, I learned a LOT of life lessons. I also discovered a treasure much more precio...

This is part 2 of my sensitive and creative journey across the globe. I arrived in Paris at age 17, excited to finally be there! I had been waiting for that time for years! Finally, I could begin to build my dream of becoming a fashion designer ✨ Weaving the dream turned several unexpected turns, from crossing the Channel to London Fashion Week to starting my own business, and much more… Losing m...

6 months ago, I heard a voice within me whispering to me that I’ll launch that podcast 6 months later, I just have to pick a symbolic date. Well, I picked my birthday, as a symbol for renewal and rebirth.  And so we are, on my birthday, and here’s my first episode recorded and published! 🌻In a way, it’s my birthday gift to my younger self: like many HSPs and empaths, I unconsciously believed I wa...