Sarah Rowan: Visions - Decoding The Art Of Purpose

Welcome to today's episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.When we think of purpose, it is often something that we articulate. We find words and craft narrative that we can then build a story from. A story we tell ourselves, or a story we share with the world that captures the essence of our why - our contribution to the world.But what happens...when our preferred method of self-expression does not come to us in words. After-all for some of us, we learn or express ourselves visually, whereas others listen or express themselves musically. Some of us prefer to touch and feel exploring the world physically…so if your natural method of self-expression doesn’t necessarily involve words ...how can you connect with a sense of purpose in a way that feels right for you?Today's guest is one of Australia’s most prominent speed painters - Sarah Rowan. Sarah and I first met in 2015 when I launched my business, and as a part of the launch, she painted my brand purpose, at the launch party. Now it goes without saying that Sarah is an extraordinarily gifted artist, however having had first-hand first experience of Sarah’s creative magic, I can attest to the fact that she as an innate gift for translating a brand purpose into a visual masterpiece…and she can do it in less than 30 minutes!Sarah began her career graduating from Converse College in 2003 with a BFA in Studio Art and started an art business in Greenville, South Carolina, USA before moving to Sydney to expand her artistic horizons. Today she teaches art Art at a Sydney school, and as a speed painter, she has painted at over 350 events raising over $170,000 for charity. Her mission to end human trafficking.In today's conversation, Sarah and I unpacked:The process of bringing purpose to life visually - or through other creative mediums.How creatives can get creative - in making their purpose profitable.We explored the role of creativity, curiosity, and playfulness in discovering purpose.How do we embrace failure and vulnerability as a part of the creative process?In addition to everything I just mentioned I was honoured to go on a journey with Sarah through her life growing up in a highly religious environment where in her case she was unable to live openly as a gay woman, until coming out 2 years ago.Today Sarah is genuinely in love with a beautiful partner, and her life has shifted in magical ways. However, her transformation was profound and asked her to step into a new level of truth and to become someone who always existed inside, but whom she had never let be free. Purpose does ask us to step into a radical level of self-acceptance - and it is from this space we can truly spread our wings and fly but sometimes we need to let go of who we thought we were to experience that freedom of who we are.So without further delay journey with me through a world of colour, courage, and clarity with regards to what it means to live a full life. A truthful life. And a life where through painting limitless versions of our future we become who we were always meant to be - with the one and only Sarah Rowan. Welcome to the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.