A Thought I Kept
A Thought I Kept is a podcast about the ideas that stay with us, long after we’ve forgotten the rest. In each episode, a guest shares the one thought that shaped their life — the one they couldn’t let go of, and maybe you won’t either.
A Thought I Kept
Embracing What's Meant For Us: A Conversation with Sarah Robertson
In this episode of 'A Thought I Kept' hosted by Claire Fitzsimmons, brand designer and creative mentor Sarah Robertson discusses the lasting impact of a saying from her Scottish grandmother. Sarah shares how this phrase has been an anchor throughout various personal and professional challenges, offering comfort and encouragement. She reflects on the insights gained from creating and launching her design studio, balancing creative pursuits with client work, and the importance of both stretching oneself and returning to zones of comfort. The conversation emphasizes trust, resilience, and the delicate balance between striving and acceptance in creative endeavors.
00:29 Meet Sarah Robertson: Brand Designer and Creative Mentor
00:50 The Wisdom: What's for You Won't Go By You
01:36 Applying this in Life and Business
10:53 The Creative Process and Overcoming Self-Doubt
15:18 Launching the Brand Seasons Play Deck
21:17 Reflections and Future Aspirations
27:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Sarah is the writer behind Brand Seasons and a brand designer and creative mentor at These Are The Days, where she collaborates with clients to define their vision, craft beautiful visuals and discover their voices.
Claire is a writer, certified emotions coach practitioner, and co-founder of wellbeing company If Lost Start Here, and is on a mission to help get people who are lost, lonely, disconnected or simply curious to a better place. You can subscribe to Claire's substack at MoreGoodDays.
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About Claire Fitzsimmons
Claire is the host of A Thought I Kept, a wellbeing writer and the co-founder of If Lost Start Here, a company on a mission to get people to a better place, sometimes literally. As an ICF Associate Certified Coach and a certified Emotions Coach Practitioner, Claire helps women navigate the everyday lost moments of their lives and all their feelings, from anxiety to grief, overwhelm to joy. Claire writes on Substack at MoreGoodDays. For personal coaching, reach out to Claire here.
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