Wildly Unplug
Escape the Hustle. Wildly Unplug helps you break free from the chaos and reconnect with nature and yourself. Host Lauren Connolly—artist and naturalist—shares inspiring stories and actionable tips for embracing mindfulness, outdoor adventures, and intentional living. Each episode features guests like biologists, adventurers, and creatives, offering unique ways to find balance through art and nature. Tune in discover what develops when you get outside & unplug! Stay Wild!
Wildly Unplug
If It's Not Recorded...Did It Even Happen?
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If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it… does it make a sound?
What about your art?
In this episode of Wildly Unplug, Lauren explores a question many modern creatives quietly struggle with: If it’s not recorded, shared, or posted… does it even count?
After catching herself mid-painting—ready to stop and film content—Lauren chose instead to stay in the moment. What followed was a powerful reminder about creativity, presence, and why we started making art in the first place.
In a world where artists are expected to be creators, marketers, videographers, and business owners all at once, it’s easy to lose the joy of the actual craft.
This episode dives into:
- Creative burnout and content creation pressure
- The difference between being an artist vs. a content producer
- Why constantly recording your process can pull you out of flow
- Reconnecting with creativity and making art for yourself
- The importance of unplugging from social media and expectations
- A simple challenge to help you rediscover your creative joy
If you’re an artist, creative entrepreneur, or anyone feeling overwhelmed by the need to constantly share—this episode is your permission slip to slow down, unplug, and create just because you love it.
Because your art still matters… even if no one saw you make it.
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