Creatively exploring the playground of life with Kym Dakin-Neal

01/19/25 • 39 min

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In this inspiring episode of Soul-Led Creative Women, I’m joined by the incredible Kym Dakin-Neal, a creative coach, trainer, and author with nearly 30 years of experience. Kym shares her unique journey of creativity, from her early fascination with astronomy to becoming a communications coach and author of the award-winning book Head, Heart, and Hands Listening in Coach Practice.
We delve into the transformative power of creativity, the importance of play and experimentation, and how these practices help adults find clarity, confidence, and personal fulfilment. Kym also reveals how small creative rituals, like collage-making and poetry writing, have not only enriched her life but also reconnected her to joy and inner peace.
Through personal stories and insights, Kym emphasizes the importance of listening deeply, connecting with your authentic self, and allowing creativity to guide your personal and professional growth.
Takeaways:
💗 How Kym’s creative journey shaped her career and life philosophy.
💗 The power of play and its significance in adult growth and well-being.
💗 Practical tips for integrating creative rituals into your daily life.
💗 The link between creativity, mindset, and confidence.
💗 How listening deeply and connecting to your unique perspective fosters personal and collective transformation.
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Magic Medicine: Exploring the Power of Soul-Led Creative Living with Sam Horton

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Welcome back to Season 2 of the Soul Led Creative Women podcast!

In this solo episode, your host, Sam Horton, shares her take on a deeply transformative magic medicine—a unique blend of spirituality and creativity that helps heal, empower, and transform lives.

Sam opens up about her personal journey of embracing creativity, letting go of outdated identities, and stepping fully into her purpose. From her transition from the corporate world to claiming the title of "artist" to redefining her relationship with art and creativity, this episode is an inspiring dive into what it means to live a soul-led creative life.
Takeaways:
💗 The importance of discovering your creative essence and expressing it authentically.
💗 The healing and transformative power of combining art, creativity and spirituality.
💗 Why balance between feminine creativity and masculine productivity is essential.
💗 The importance of cultivating a home sanctuary as a foundation for creative and personal growth.
💗 Honest insights into the challenges of living a creative, expansive life.
Highlights:
🌟Art Beyond Identity: Sam discusses how stepping away from what she thought her art should represent allowed her to reclaim art as a soulful expression rather than a means to an end.
🌟Home as Sanctuary: How creating a nurturing home environment supports every facet of life, from creativity to relationships and professional growth.
🌟 The Role of Play: Vulnerability and play are pivotal to connecting with your true self and fostering creative breakthroughs.
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Transformation Through Integrity | Sam Horton

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In this solo episode of Soul Led Creative Women, Sam Horton delves deep into the concept of integrity, sharing its transformative power in her personal and professional life. She defines integrity as the alignment of one’s actions with their core values and true self, even when faced with challenges.
What if embracing integrity could lead you to a life of greater creativity, purpose, and empowerment?
Sam recounts how integrity guided her through significant life transitions, such as leaving an unfulfilling marriage and stepping into her identity as an artist and mentor.

Sam highlights the role of creativity in fostering integrity, describing how her art practice became a sanctuary during turbulent times. She explains how living with integrity leads to empowerment, creative growth, and spiritual alignment.
Through her reflections, Sam offers practical advice for listeners to embrace integrity, trust their intuition, and cultivate authenticity in their lives.
Key takeaways:

Definition of Integrity
Integrity in Action
Creativity as a Tool
Sam's Personal Journey
The Transformative Power of Claiming Your Integrity
Steps to Embrace Integrity
Intuition and Integrity
Benefits of Integrity
Integrity as a lifelong commitment

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Creatively exploring the playground of life with Kym Dakin Neal - 20 Jan 2025
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Welcome to soul led creative women. A podcast for women. passionate about personal growth, seeking bold, brave ways. to navigate life's ups and downs
So today I have Kym Dakin Neal with me. Kym has been a working creative coach and trainer for almost 30 years.
She utilizes theater and improv skills in high impact experiential training through her company Voice Into Learning. Kym's b