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10. Vanessa Turner: Where Art and Structural Engineering Intersect
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Vanessa Turner, a creative and multi-passionate individual, shares her journey of overcoming fear and pursuing her passions.
She discusses her love for art and the challenges she faces in sharing her work.
Vanessa also talks about leaving full-time employment to focus on her art and the importance of scheduling time for creativity. She shares a heartwarming story of coaching a teacher to rediscover her passion for art.
Vanessa emphasizes the importance of compassion, belief, and listening in making a difference in someone's life. She also discusses the intersection of her career as a structural engineer and her passion for art. Vanessa encourages others to take the first step towards their goals and not let fear hold them back.
Takeaways
Don't be afraid to pursue multiple passions and be multi-passionate.
Overcoming fear is essential for personal growth and success.
Scheduling time for creativity is important, even when you have more freedom and control over your time.
Compassion, belief, and listening are key qualities in making a difference in someone's life.
Art and engineering can intersect, and both require attention to detail and creativity.
Taking the first step towards your goals is crucial, even if you don't know the entire path.
Fear is a constant companion, but it shouldn't hold you back from pursuing your dreams.
Self-care should be a part of your daily routine, and scheduling it can help prioritize it.
Recommended books: 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup and Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Sound Bites
"I love the process of creating. I love the journey of it. The final product, I don't like sharing."
"I left full-time employment, having been employed by either an entity or a person for most of my working life."
"I worked with her and over the course of a year, she went from never creating to by the time we finished having a full portfolio."
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