“Claiming your own voice - your own perspective, your own experience, your own intuition, your own prophetic call to the world - is essential for art making.” - Shannon K. Evans. In this episode, author Shannon K. Evans talks with Stephen Roach about her book, The Mystics Would Like A Word. Drawing from the life stories of six revolutionary women-mystics, Shannon's book helps readers overcome imposter syndrome and find their authentic voice.

Makers & Mystics

Stephen Roach

S14 E08: Reclaiming Your Voice with author Shannon K. Evans

SEP 18, 202429 MIN
Makers & Mystics

S14 E08: Reclaiming Your Voice with author Shannon K. Evans

SEP 18, 202429 MIN

Description

<p>Our voice is one of the most uniquely defining qualities of our person.&nbsp; For artists and writers, finding our voice is a foundational and often painstaking process of search and discovery. For many, finding the courage to acknowledge, I am an artist. I am a writer. I am a musician, takes a lot of courage. Speaking it out for the first time can be an act of bravery and overcoming self doubt, imposter syndrome and fear.&nbsp;</p><p>In her book, The Mystics Would Like A Word, author <a target="_blank" href="https://www.shannonkevans.com/">Shannon K. Evans </a>says,&nbsp;</p><p>“Claiming your own voice - your own perspective, your own experience, your own intuition, your own prophetic call to the world - is essential for artmaking.”&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, Shannon talks about her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing her whole experience of balancing artistry and motherhood and how six revolutionary women mystics helped her reclaim her authentic voice.</p><p><strong>Name Drops: </strong></p><p>Margery Kempe&nbsp;</p><p>Julian of Norwich&nbsp;</p><p>Hildegard of Bingen&nbsp;</p><p>Stephen King</p><p>Rollo May</p><p><strong>Topics:</strong> <br>Imposter syndrome&nbsp;</p><p>Motherhood&nbsp;</p><p>Wonder in the mundane</p><p>Unconventional lifestyles of women mystics&nbsp;</p><p>The writer’s life</p><p>Patrons of the podcast can enjoy exclusive interview segments at <a href="HTTP://patreon.,com/makersandmystics">http://patreon.,com/makersandmystics</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.thebreathandtheclay.com/blank">Apply to attend The Breath and The Clay Writer's Retreat. Oct. 25-27, 2024 in Moravian Falls, NC.</a></p><p></p>