What does it take to stay connected to your art throughout your life? In this episode of Sōl Talk, Simone sits down with Vanessa Aldrich, an opera singer, writer, creative director and content creator, to explore this profound question.

Having been engaging with her own art for two decades, Vanessa knows firsthand the responsibilities and challenges that come with being an adult artist. Throughout this conversation, Vanessa shares the differences between an adult and child artist, as well as how we can identify our unique talents, the role of loneliness in fostering creativity, and the common misconceptions we have about chemistry in our work and relationships.

Topics Discussed:

• The journey of an adult artist and the responsibilities it entails
• Identifying and nurturing your unique talents
• How loneliness can support and enhance artistic expression
• Misunderstandings about chemistry and how to navigate them
• Strategies to honor your creative calling despite internal and external pressures

Connect with Vanessa:

· TikTok: @vanessadomslife

· Instagram: @vanessadomslife

· Website: VanessaAldrich.com and anotefromself.com