Building a Creative Life with Pam Vale
Building a Creative Life with Pam Vale
Podcast Description
For those embracing midlife with curiosity and growth, ready to rediscover old passions or dive into new hobbies, seeking inspiration and community to create their own vibrant next chapter.
Through casual conversations with artists, makers, and everyday people, we share the choices, stories, and small shifts that shape our creative journeys, whether it’s a complete reinvention, a side passion, or simply adding more beauty to everyday life.
This is your reminder that creativity belongs to all of us. pamvale.substack.com
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as midlife transitions, creativity as a form of self-expression, and personal reinvention. Specific episodes cover topics like the transformative power of menopause with guest Stacy Vajta, the emotional support found in art with Leslie O'Leary, and the balance of creativity and parenting with Georgie St. Clair, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique creative paths.
For those embracing midlife with curiosity and growth, ready to rediscover old passions or dive into new hobbies, seeking inspiration and community to create their own vibrant next chapter.
Through casual conversations with artists, makers, and everyday people, we share the choices, stories, and small shifts that shape our creative journeys, whether it’s a complete reinvention, a side passion, or simply adding more beauty to everyday life.
This is your reminder that creativity belongs to all of us.
In this lively episode of Building a Creative Life, I’m joined by visual storyteller and creative wellness educator Urmila Menon, whose work bridges art, mental health, and empowerment.
From her transition out of the corporate world to founding the Creative Wellness Project, Urmila shares how journaling, mindful creativity, and community can become essential tools for navigating change.
This conversation is both practical and uplifting, filled with personal stories and grounded ways to reconnect with your creative voice – especially when life feels uncertain.
Key Takeaways:
* Creativity is essential for self-expression and emotional wellness.
* Creative journaling can serve as a powerful tool for personal reflection and healing.
* Engaging in creative play can help sustain one’s creative energy.
About Urmila:
Urmila Menon is a Hong Kong-based visual storyteller, artist, educator, and creativity coach who uses her vibrant creativity to inspire connection, awareness, and well-being. With a background spanning corporate experience, education, writing, and artistry, she blends storytelling, wellness, and advocacy to empower others. As the founder of the Creative Wellness Project, Urmila champions the transformative power of art for personal growth and mental health, while also organizing impactful art fundraisers for social causes-featured in the South China Morning Post . Her work has been exhibited globally, from London, Australia, and India to Hong Kong. Through creativity workshops, Substack articles, and YouTube content, she inspires others to be mindful, indulge in the art of noticing, and unlock their creative potential to build resilience.
Where to find her:
https://www.youtube.com/@urmilamenon21
https://substack.com/@urmilamenon
https://www.instagram.com/urmimenon/?hl=en
About Pam Vale (host):
Artist, Author & Creative Cheerleader
Pam is a seasoned artist and creative instructor with almost 40 years of professional experience. Inspired by her father, renowned singer Jerry Vale, she’s dedicated to redefining what creativity is.
Pam has spent years as a licensing artist, writer, and creative problem-solver. But the most important thing she’s learned? Creativity isn’t something you need to earn – it’s something you already have.
Her favorite work now is about helping others, especially women in midlife who think they are not creative, find their creativity.
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