In no specific order:
Anne Lamott
Anne has this raw, real and compassionate way of putting words down for the reader to rest in. She has written books for writers and has also written books on all sorts of aspects of life.
12 Truths I learned from Life and Writing - Ted Talk
Maya Angelou
Maya, although passed has words that echos beyond her lifetime. I read her book “I Know Why the Cagebird Sings” at a young age. Somewhere between the ages of 14-16 and I remember clearly how it changed my perspectives of the stories of others. After that I remembered to listen deeply whenever she appeared on the Oprah show or else where in the world.
I Know Why the Cagebird Sings - Book
Morgan Harper Nicols
Morgan’s words caught my attention years ago. Somewhere online, most likely on Pinterest I was saving her words as reminders during the darker times.
Art, Creativity & the Viral Poem - Interview
All Along You Were Blooming - Book
Mari Madrid
Mari and her husband dance. They dance differently than others. They create pieces that wreck me from the inside out in the best of ways.
Ethan Hawke
Ethan has been on his own personal creative journey for years and the maturity, growth and depth of creative insight that he speaks is something I greatly admire, want to hold onto and remember. He is also very clear in his reasons for focuses on what inspires him, rather than the ‘next shiny thing’ and all the struggles of personal thoughts that come with that.
Give Yourself Permission to Be Creative - Ted Talk
Don’t Fear the Struggle - Interview
Kalyn Nicholson
A Canadian Vlogger who has worked hard to create her own brand, community and content online while also finding ways to pivot and become more real, authentic and challenge herself to stay true to where she is at in the moment. I appreciate the shifts she allows herself to take and the documenting fun she still finds along the way.
Amy Sherman Pallidino
Amy (along with her writing partner & husband Daniel) has delivered two shows that are beloved to me. Gilmore Girls & The Marvellous Mrs.Maisel. Amy is a vibrant style focused writer who has her own voice and style that creates multi-dimensional characters, worlds that are fun and finds ways to honour herself in the industry.
Don’t Be Afraid to Be Fired! - Interview
Comedy is Headed to a Very Dangerous Place - RoundTable
Brene Brown
Brene is by far one of the most impactful writers and researchers of our time. This woman takes all the aspects of what it means to be a human and helps breaks it down to show us how we can develop a healthier relationship with ourselves and with others.
The Power of Vulnerability - Brene Brown
Jonna Jinton
This Scandinavian woman caught my eye a couple of years ago and I am just in awe of her creativity, spirit and ability to press on and find ways to honour herself and her work.