E16 Creativity and Connection with Hannah Rosenberg

In this episode of Space to Think, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the wonderfully insightful

Hannah

, writer and poetry blogger, known for her heartfelt and thought-provoking work on Instagram (@hannahrowrites).

Hannah’s words resonate with so many of us, offering clarity, connection, and a gentle push to reflect on the life we’re living. Our conversation was an exploration of creativity, self-expression, and the challenges and joys of living a creative life.

Here’s what we talked about:

• The origins of creativity: Hannah shared the story of how her creative journey began, the role writing has played in her life, and how she nurtures her creative spark.

• Redefining creativity: We explored what creativity means to her and how her relationship with it has evolved over time.

• Personal stories and universal truths: Hannah spoke about how her personal experiences shape her writing, and how she captures those universal truths that make readers think, "Yes, exactly that!"

• Navigating challenges: From writer’s block to moments of doubt, we discussed how Hannah stays motivated and finds her way back to inspiration when things feel hard.

• Self-doubt and imposter phenomenon: Like many creatives, Hannah has faced imposter feelings and shared her strategies for quieting those voices and moving forward.

• Dreaming big: Hannah gave us a glimpse into her future projects.

• A reading: To close, Hannah kindly read one of her poems - I Want My Child To Be, the perfect way to close our conversation.

It’s an open, honest, and beautifully human conversation about the joys and challenges of living a creative life. Hannah’s perspective reminds us that creativity isn’t just about producing – it’s about reflecting, connecting, and daring to dream.

Where to Find Hannah
Follow her on Instagram at @hannahrowrites or here on Substack.

Join the Conversation
If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love to hear your thoughts. What resonated with you? What do you find most challenging about creativity? Share your reflections in the comments below.

Thanks for listening to Space to Think, a podcast where I create space to think through conversations with guests exploring their knowledge, insights and stories. Each conversation holds the potential for ideas to grow wild.