Finding My Voice - Crystal Hurley

In this episode, Mandy discusses the power of childlike wonder and how embracing curiosity, playfulness, and open-mindedness fuels creativity. Then Crystal Hurley shares her powerful journey of overcoming dyslexia, rediscovering her artistic voice, and turning personal struggles into a mission to help others through therapeutic art.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

🔹 The Importance of Childlike Wonder – Mandy explores how curiosity, play, and imagination are essential for creativity. While society often pressures adults to be serious and practical, creatives and neurodivergent individuals thrive when they embrace their inner child.

🔹 Why Playfulness Fuels Creativity – By approaching life with a sense of wonder, we can think outside the box, find joy in simple things, and stay open to new possibilities. Mandy highlights how this mindset leads to greater innovation, resilience, and artistic expression.

🔹 Crystal Hurley’s Journey: From Dyslexia to Self-Discovery – Crystal opens up about the challenges of growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia, struggling in school, and facing academic setbacks. She shares how a teacher’s support changed everything, helping her recognize her learning differences and find new ways to succeed.

🔹 Turning Struggles into Strengths – Crystal’s story is one of perseverance and resilience. She battled educational obstacles, personal hardships, and even an abusive relationship but never gave up. Instead, she found healing through art, creativity, and self-expression.

🔹 The Power of Therapeutic Art – After a life-changing car accident worsened her dyslexia symptoms, Crystal rediscovered the healing power of art. She now helps others through therapeutic art coaching, guiding them to process trauma, rebuild confidence, and use creativity as a tool for self-healing and empowerment.

Memorable Quotes from This Episode:

🗨️ "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." – Pablo Picasso

🗨️ "Through adversity, I have learned the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and the power of human connection."– Crystal Hurley

Why You Should Listen:

This episode is a must-listen for creatives, educators, and anyone who has ever struggled with learning differences, self-doubt, or societal expectations. Mandy and Crystal’s insights show that embracing your uniqueness, finding creative outlets, and holding onto childlike wonder can transform your life.

Tune in now to hear this inspiring journey!

Episodes were recorded in the authors own homes on various devices.
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