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Today is about Stop Curbing Your Creative Genius – A Note to Myself

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Who is curbing your creative genius? Was it that, as a kid, you thought you needed to have a more “serious” profession? One that pays the bills?

That’s why I chose marketing—to be in a more creative industry while making money. But even then, something was missing. I spent years climbing the marketing ladder, chasing success, and doing everything I was “supposed” to do. But deep down, I knew I wasn’t expressing my full creativity.

So, I walked away. I quit my marketing career to start Unhustle. At first, I thought it was about helping people slow down and find balance—but I realized it was also about me reclaiming my creative soul. I wanted to create something meaningful, something aligned with my values and vision.

I look at my mom, who had so many creative hobbies—painting, sewing, crafting. My dad, who loved to write but never gave himself the time. When I think of my parents and ancestors, I know they’d encourage me to do the things I want to do. Not for money, not for success, but to express my soul.

So, what’s standing in the way of your creative genius?

Is it self-doubt? I have it. You have it. The man who landed on the moon had it.
Is it that you’re not seeing progress as quickly as you’d like, so you start questioning whether it’s worth it?
Is it perfectionism? That endless loop of “It’s not good enough yet”?

Here’s the truth: no one knows better than you. Not expensive consultants. Not coaches. Not marketing gurus. No one.

What stands in the way?

• Fear of failure.
• Comparisons.
• Feeling like you’re “not enough.”

Quit it. It’s all in your head.

Face the fear of failure and share your art with the world. Make it fun. People want to see your genius—however you choose to share it: words, visuals, poetry, videos. Something they can feel.

Make people cry.
Make people uncomfortable.
Make people brave.
Make people ponder.
Make people laugh.
Make people think differently about the world.

You want to tell the truth. Most people can’t handle the truth. Whatever.

It’s your idea. Your baby. Your genius. Your difference.

What do you want to do? What excites you? Don’t overthink it. Just start. People will tell you what resonates—not you, not anyone else. Got it?

Show us a different future, and we’ll follow you.

Your words. Your vision. Your genius.

Creativity matters. Express your soul. The world needs that special gift, that special DNA, that special magic only you have.

You’re unique. You’re awesome. You got this.

Now go do it. The world is waiting for your magic.

P.S. Need help getting into a creative flow? Join my Free Focus and Flow Workshop, where I’ll share tools and practices to quiet the noise, stop chasing squirrels, unleash your creativity, and release your genius into the world. Sign up here. You'll receive an invitation for our 10-day Focus & Flow Quest.

"Milena is an alchemist! Guiding me to see future scenarios, then mirroring back my own inner clarity ... dispelling a constellation of distractions, old beliefs & uncertainty. With true inner knowing, next steps revealed themselves with synchronicity & flow. Her rebellious, optimistic spirit & business expertise helped me take right action & open new conversations. Super grateful!"

— Dana Anton, Liberated Business Consultant & Creator of Better World Solutions

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Until the next time.

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-Milena

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