E17: Life Art: The Business of Authentic Storytelling - a podcast by Andrea Catherine, Yoga Health Coach
from 2018-03-16T06:00
When life hands us lemons, we make lemonade. Or in Upasna Kakroo’s case, use storytelling and art to make life’s difficulties a little bit sweeter. Our stories are important and they create connection between us and our consumers. Being fearless and authentic in our life, art, and business requires self-love and compassion toward the truth of our lives and experiences. Join me as I interview doodler, creative, and business leader, Upasna Kakroo, who shares how art inspires her life and helps her solve problems. Grab a cup of tea, a pencil, and a pad since you might just become more inspired with your life and find answers to the questions living within you.
- Why self-love requires you to prioritize your time and values
- How to use your life story in business and art
- Why creating always involves being your authentic self
Links Mentioned
Upasna’s Blog/Personal Website
Brandanew, Upasna’s Company Website
Gretchen Rubin’s The Four Tendencies (book)
Show Highlights
5:30 Show starts
9:32 Paradox of connection in social media. Responsibility of our action
12:55 The life doodles of Upasna
16:25 Bringing authenticity to social media
18:45 Balancing our time to reflect our values
22:50 Rubin’s Four Tendencies: How we uphold our expectations
24:35 The importance of the company you keep and saying “yes” to opportunities
29:05 Cultivating self-care when there's no model
33:43 Traveling as a means to self-discovery
36:05 Process of creating authentically and how it creates connection
43:00 Upasna's life reflected in art
49:58 Connect with Upasna and view her work
Favorite Quotes
“Stress doesn't solve problems.” - Upasna Kakroo
“The world doesn't exist so that it can be uploaded.” - Unknown
“I pay very close attention to what I say yes to.” - Upasna Kakroo
“Sometimes we tend to know ourselves better when we get away from where we're from.” - Upasna Kakroo
“...to create for the sake of creating.” - Upasna Kakroo
“When I draw, it simplifies the problem for me.” - Upasna Kakroo
“All art is personal.” - Upasna Kakroo
“...to see and admire our own skill set based on the life we've had.” - Andrea Catherine
Meet Upasna
Upasna Krakoo is a business owner, creator, and leader in brand marketing, storytelling, and art. Growing up through displacement and instability, she's found a way to embrace and share her life through art and business. She’s also the author of a children’s book and inspirational calendar, that you can order through the website listed above. Connect with her via Instagram for business content @brandanewco and her doodles at @upasnakakroo.
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