What if the secret to a life you love isn't perfection, but curiosity? Welcome to the Creative and Curious Club. Hosted by Leanne Foley, this podcast is on a mission to help you do what you love and love what you do. Follow Leanne’s journey as a new mum navigating a major "creative rebuild", transitioning from a corporate career to her dream of illustration and beyond. Stick around for honest conversations with guests from all spheres of life who dare to be beginners, sharing the science and the…
Why does a song sometimes make us cry? Why can a simple sketch, journal entry, or creative project help us process feelings we didn't even realise we were carrying? In this episode of The Creative & Curious Podcast , Leanne explores the connection between creativity, identity, and emotional wellbeing. Drawing on research into the psychology of creativity and her own experience of motherhood,…
In this episode of the Creative & Curious Club podcast, Leanne Foley shares a gentle update on her mission to rebuild creativity in small, realistic ways, even during busy and overwhelming seasons of life. From working on her children’s book in tiny pockets of time to sketching a turtle after a trip to Bristol Aquarium, this episode explores what creativity can look like beyond productivity,…
Welcome back to the Creative and Curious Club podcast! This week, I share a personal revelation about the pressures of constant content creation and the creative process. I discuss feeling the need to always deliver amazing content and know my direction, realising this might not be the focus for my current creative season. This episode offers some reflections on how to podcast and navigate these…
Have you ever found yourself in the "Netflix trap" when trying to foster your creativity? This video explores the common experience of artist block and the struggle to find inspiration, even after hours of browsing. I share my insights on how to be creative and overcome procrastination, encouraging you to step away from the endless scroll and embrace your own creative process. Join me for more…
The Creative and Curious Club Podcast | With Leanne Foley Welcome to the Creative and Curious Club, a sanctuary for seekers, sketchers, and anyone reclaiming their creative spark. Hosted by artist and illustrator Leanne Foley, this podcast is a deep dive into the joy of not knowing everything and the courage it takes to choose curiosity over the stress of being perfect.
As the seasons shift and autumn invites us to slow down, this gentle reflection explores what it really means to go gently as a creative. In this episode, Leanne shares thoughts on releasing the pressure to always produce, embracing rest as part of the process, and noticing beauty in small, everyday moments. Whether you’re sketching, journaling, or simply pausing with a cup of tea, this is your…
In this episode of The Creative & Curious Club , illustrator and storyteller Leanne Foley shares how her latest Venice canal art print was inspired by sketching on location, and why you don’t need a trip abroad to feel creative. Discover how travel sparks creativity , how your everyday environment can fuel new ideas, and practical tips you can use today to bring more curiosity and creativity into…
Perfection is not the goal, progress is. In this episode of the Creative and Curious Club podcast, I talk about why good is good enough when it comes to your creative journey and how embracing imperfection can help you grow faster. I also share my experience with The Rejection Challenge, a simple but powerful way to build resilience, push past fear, and open up new opportunities as a creative.…
Feeling uninspired or stuck in a creative rut? In this episode of the Creative and Curious Club podcast, Leanne Foley shares how to find inspiration in everyday life from simple walks and noticing the small details, to turning ordinary moments into sparks of creativity. Discover easy practices to help you slow down, pay attention, and spot creativity in the little things around you. Whether you’re…
What happens when motivation fades… but your mission hasn’t changed? In this gentle, honest episode of the Creative & Curious Club Podcast , host Leanne Foley reflects on a recent creative pause and how realignment can be a powerful part of your journey. Whether you're navigating burnout, shifting your focus, or simply in a season of change, this 10-minute episode is for you. You’ll learn how to…