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In this deeply moving episode, Kate Shepherd sits down with Gabrielle Savory Bailey for a Listener Lab conversation that explores creativity as a force for connection, healing, and resistance in difficult times. Gabrielle shares her experiences as a Quaker, an artist, and a facilitator of creative communities, weaving together insights on spirituality, vulnerability, and the power of shared creative expression.
Together, they discuss:
✨ How creativity helps combat loneliness and fosters belonging
✨ The role of spirituality in creative practices
✨ The power of creativity as resistance in a divided world
✨ How difficult conversations can lead to deeper understanding
✨ Why creativity is not frivolous—it is necessary
Through stories, laughter, and moments of deep reflection, this conversation highlights the essential role creativity plays in restoring balance and helping us navigate life’s challenges.
Takeaways:
Creativity is a form of prayer and meditation.
When we create together, we build bridges instead of walls.
Loneliness is an epidemic, and creativity can help combat it.
Difficult conversations, grounded in love, can bring people together.
Surrender is not giving up—it’s joining with something greater.
Beauty is everywhere, and noticing it is an act of resistance.
Memorable Quotes:
"Creativity is a form of prayer."
"Your existence is the resistance."
"Finding beauty is not to be ignored."
"Creating is the point, not the thing."
"We are relational beings—we need each other."
Gabrielle shares her journey through various careers and her passion for facilitating creativity in community settings, while Kate emphasizes the need for balance and connection in today's challenging world. Together, they highlight how creativity can serve as a powerful tool for resistance against loneliness and division, ultimately fostering a sense of belonging and purpose.
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that creativity is not just about making things—it’s about making meaning, nurturing connection, and that a creative practice can be a powerful form of resistance and a critical survival skill during times of upheaval.
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