In this inspiring conversation, coach and creative professional Chris Mitchell joins Jennifer to explore how creatives—especially those also working in academia—can better support and sustain their creative practices. From designing personalized structure to redefining professional identity beyond institutional roles, Chris shares her experience working with artists, performers, designers, and academics to help them create meaningful, balanced lives. Tune in to hear how small shifts in mindset, daily practices, and boundaries can have a transformative impact—and why you don’t have to choose between structure and creativity.

About Chris Mitchell:
Chris Mitchell is a Life, Career, and Professional Development Coach with over three decades of experience in leadership roles across the arts and creative industries. She is an Internationally Accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC), a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), and a practicing creative herself. Chris supports artists, creative entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders in gaining clarity, building confidence, and moving forward with purpose in their creative practices, businesses, and careers. Chris has spent her career working alongside creatives—and loves helping them thrive. She understands the real-world challenges and opportunities of building a fulfilling, sustainable life as a creative professional —and brings this insight into every coaching relationship