Parenting for Creatives with Kay Lock Kolp
Description
Lockdown threw parents into a frenzy of juggling childcare, homeschooling and work – with creativity often sidelined.
Kay Lock Kolp shows how even in crisis you can nurture your artistic spark alongside parenting demands.
‘Each of the next seven nights, take a few moments to look at yourself in the mirror.’ – hear Kay’s nightly ritual for nourishing creativity as a parent.
Episode summary
Kay Lock Kolp
Kay Lock Kolp is a coach, podcaster and author who helps creatives balance parenting and their inner lives. Through her Practical Intuition podcast and one-to-one coaching she guides parents to reclaim self-care, preserve creativity and thrive under pressure.
Big ideas in this conversation
- Creativity and parenting coexist – tiny daily acts sustain your artistic life alongside childcare.
- Self-care fuels resilience – filling your own cup enables better parenting and creative work.
- Permission frees expression – give yourself the right to create and dispel self-doubt.
Advice worth hearing in full
- Think small – even five minutes of creative focus moves you forward.
- Set micro-boundaries – use short timers to balance child care and concentrated work.
Where next?
Connect with Kay at kaylockkolp.com and subscribe to her weekly insights at kaylockkolp.com/weekly.
About The 21st Century Creative podcast
Hosted by creative coach and award-winning poet Mark McGuinness, The 21st Century Creative podcast helps you succeed as a creative professional amid the demands, distractions and opportunities of the 21st century.
Each episode features insights from Mark and interviews with outstanding creators – including artists, writers, performers, commercial creatives, directors, producers, entrepreneurs and other creative thought-leaders.
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