The Cost of Not Creating with Isabel Cowles Murphy (Writer)
Release Date: 10/22/2025
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Check out Isabel's amazing work In this episode of Project Connection, Coco Plank sits down with writer and former lawyer Isabel Cowles Murphy to explore the rich, often messy intersection of creativity, motherhood, and self-expression. Together, they unpack what it means to hold space for personal ambition while raising a family, and how the act of creating itself becomes a vital measure of well-being. Isabel shares candid reflections on redefining success, letting go of societal expectations, and the courage it takes to nurture one’s creative voice amidst the noise of responsibility...
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In this episode of Project Connection, Coco Plank sits down with writer and former lawyer Isabel Cowles Murphy to explore the rich, often messy intersection of creativity, motherhood, and self-expression. Together, they unpack what it means to hold space for personal ambition while raising a family, and how the act of creating itself becomes a vital measure of well-being.
Isabel shares candid reflections on redefining success, letting go of societal expectations, and the courage it takes to nurture one’s creative voice amidst the noise of responsibility and comparison. From the challenges of marketing creative work to the deeper call for authenticity, this conversation invites listeners to reconnect with their own creative pulse and find meaning in the process—not just the outcome.
✨ Takeaways
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Creativity reflects our overall well-being.
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Balancing motherhood and ambition is a shared struggle.
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Making art matters more than talking about it.
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Unlived parental dreams can weigh on the next generation.
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Self-worth often gets tangled with external validation.
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Creativity flourishes with time, space, and community.
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Marketing and authenticity can feel at odds.
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Joy and fulfillment come from redefining success on your own terms.
Chapters
00:00 Awakening Creativity After Motherhood
02:37 The Struggle of Self-Expression
05:51 Navigating Ambition and Motherhood
08:33 The Importance of Creative Practice
11:42 Balancing Personal and Creative Life
14:26 The Role of Caregivers in Family Dynamics
17:18 Finding Value in Creative Work
20:25 The Complexity of Identity and Self-Worth
23:05 The Game of Life and Creativity
25:56 Navigating External Expectations
29:06 The Challenge of Marketing and Authenticity
31:52 The Impact of Upbringing on Self-Perception
34:24 Writing About Family and Personal Experiences
37:12 The Balance of Personal and Professional Life
39:53 Transcending Pain Through Art
43:04 Reimagining Success and Community
45:44 The Illusion of External Validation
48:45 Finding Joy in the Journey
51:33 Embracing the Complexity of Life