Bursting at the Seams: Unpacking that Emotional Suitcase

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Kelly Anderson aka Crayon Kelly has a story that many of us will resonate with. She followed the traditional path of school, marriage and kids and then found herself depleted and realizing she had given everyone else what they needed before herself. She started in the art world in high school and even opened a business with her now ex-husband but found that her art was taking a back seat. Listen as she and Kim discuss her journey towards the realization that she needed to start focusing on herself and unpack all the emotions she had kept stuffed into her emotional "suitcase."

She talks about: 

• Divorcing her husband in 2018 and focusing on her own artwork.
• Working with crayons as a medium in her art; using the child-like attitude into her art to show that it can be impactful as an adult.
• "When feeling strong emotions, people tell you to keep it to yourself, don’t be negative or vulnerable. I was sick of hearing that."
• Unpacking the suitcase of emotions that are stored away. 
• Mindless behavior of putting things away and not sharing or dealing with them.
• Focusing on herself rather than everyone else. 
• Started her own business, new art projects, thinking about new accomplishments.
• Defining herself as a creative strategist-"My creativity doesn’t fit in a box."
• Letting go of what scares you. Everyone is creative in some way. Connecting with others who are different than you.

You can reach Kelly through the following link:

Email: [email protected]

Linked in:  Kelly Anderson CVBS

Instagram: Kellyanderson.art

Facebook: @crayonkelly

Website; www.crayonkelly.com

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Kim Benoy is a recently retired RN, wife and mother who has found a passion for inspiring other women using essential oils, blog, and podcast called Midlife with Courage. She is following her journey to be a light and lead others who are feeling stuck and even bored doing what is expected. She helps women over 40 find their courage, confidence and calm so they can live every moment!

Website: www.midlifewithcourage.com

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