Gaelle Jolly – letters and loss, messages and miniatures

Creativity Found: finding creativity later in life

Navigating life's ups and downs by embracing creativity.
In this episode Gaelle Jolly shares her journey from feeling unfulfilled in her job and struggling to find her place in a competitive sector, to discovering a passion for creativity that provided solace during difficult times.
Despite previously not seeing herself as creative, Gaelle has found an outlet in hobbies including photography and calligraphy, which eventually turned into a small business. We talk about Gaelle's love for paper, stationery, words and the art of bookbinding, which led to the creation of her own line of notebooks and other paper products. She touches on the therapeutic aspect of her creative work, which became a source of meaning and escape as she faced an emotionally challenging future.
We also discuss the balance between doing something for oneself and turning it into a business, and how she maintains the joy of creating while managing the pressures of entrepreneurship.
Gaelle's experiences remind us that creativity can be a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery, no matter where life takes us.
"I think a lot of what I do actually does go back to childhood in some way, and it's about getting lost in an imaginary world."
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Researched, edited and produced by Claire Waite Brown
Music: Day Trips by Ketsa Undercover / Ketsa Creative Commons License Free Music Archive - Ketsa - Day Trips
Artworks: Emily Portnoi emilyportnoi.co.uk
Photo: Ella Pallet

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Chapters

1. Gaelle Jolly – letters and loss, messages and miniatures (00:00:00)

2. Childhood Creativity and Academic Interests (00:03:46)

3. Moving to the UK and Career Journey (00:06:33)

4. Interest in Historic Landscapes and Buildings (00:08:00)

5. Development of Creative Practice with Paper (00:10:39)

6. Discovering Calligraphy and Instagram Community (00:13:32)

7. The Message in a Bottle Product Idea (00:18:17)

8. Miniature Books and the Magic of Making (00:21:56)

9. Closing Remarks and Support for the Podcast (00:32:38)