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In this episode of Create! Podcast, host Ekaterina Popova sits down with Colombian artist and designer Leslie Braginsky to talk about gratitude, harmony, and the beauty of bringing art into communities.

Leslie shares her inspiring journey from Colombia to the U.S., how gratitude shaped her perspective as an artist and mother, and how she began creating inclusive, meditative coloring books that celebrate women of all backgrounds and body types.

Together, Kat and Leslie discuss how to reconnect with creativity for joy—not just productivity—and how to create harmony between art, business, and life. Leslie also shares how she's using art to build connection in her local community through collaborative coloring gatherings.

Before the interview, Kat reflects on balance and alignment and invites artists to submit their work to Create! Magazine's Winter Solstice 2026 Print Issue, curated by Sarah Potter, celebrating transformation, renewal, and light through the dark.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How gratitude can transform your creative practice

• Finding beauty and self-acceptance through art

• The importance of making art for joy, not just results

• How to bring art into your community and create meaningful connections

• Leslie's story of healing, motherhood, and creative flow

Links Mentioned:

✨ Submit to the Winter Solstice 2026 Issue: https://www.createmagazine.co/call-for-art

🎨 Explore Create! Magazine: https://www.createmagazine.co

💖 Learn More About Leslie Braginsky: Website: https://www.the-pistils.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie.braginsky/ Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/lesliebraginsky

🖌️ Connect with Kat: Website: https://www.katerinapopova.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katerinaspopova