Flourish vs Creative Hearts Community - What's the difference?
A lovely long-term client emailed this morning asking if I wouldn’t mind explaining the difference between Flourish and my new Creative Hearts Community. I was so glad she asked! I realised I’d been so excited about the new community and so wrapped up in creating it, I had missed this vital explanation.
So in case you are wondering the same thing, let me explain what the Creative Hearts Community is and how it differs from Flourish.
In Summary
Flourish: The Art of Creative Living is:
For people who are new to my work and not Flourish Alumni.
A 12 month pre-recorded course with 55+ videos (which Alumni already have access to) housed in a private members area.
The best way to learn how to paint, nurture your creativity and experience my three phase approach of Creative Renewal, Creative Practices and Creative Maps.
Paid for by 12 monthly payments or 1 yearly payment.
Online content which you can go through at your own pace with the modules released over 12 months, then lifetime access to the content (Download and keep the videos, PDFs and audios forever).
By joining Flourish in 2022, members also receive free access to 12 months inside the Creative Hearts Community
Members have the option to chose to stay in the Creative Hearts Community afterwards by paying the monthly subscription.
Please note: If you are a Flourish Alumni, you still have access to previous years of Flourish, and can access the Flourish content whenever you chose :)
Learn more and join Flourish: The Art of Creative Living here.
The Creative Hearts Community is:
Open to anyone, no matter if you have done Flourish or not.
A monthly subscription open to both new members and Flourish Alumni.
The Creative Hearts Community is where all the live events, live calls, live retreats and so much more happen.
Plus, you'll get my support and a new whizz-bang community (more details about that below!)
Learn more and join the Creative Hearts Community here.
What has changed in 2022?
In past years, I have offered an option for people who had enrolled in Flourish to come back a second, third, fourth or even fifth year to stay part of the program and have access to all our live events and private Facebook group. I called this the ‘Flourish Alumni’ option and it was priced at a 66% discount off the price of Flourish.
I have decided to stop offering the Flourish Alumni option and instead create a new community that holds all the live events and community elements we used to have in Flourish and now host them in the Creative Hearts Community.
Flourish Members Get 12 Months Free Membership in the Community
New members of Flourish will now receive 12 months of free membership in the Creative Hearts Community, so they can participate in all the live events, receive support, connect with others and go through the Flourish program together.
Creative Hearts Community is Open to Everyone
For people who don’t enroll in Flourish or have been a member of Flourish in past years, the Creative Hearts Community is open to you! Yay!
It’s where you can receive my support for your creative life, and enjoy all the other benefits that used to be reserved solely for Flourish members and alumni.
Join Our Live Events in the Creative Hearts Community
When you join the Creative Hearts Community, you will be able to join all the events happening inside the community.
You can access new teachings, along with all the live events including the Virtual Retreats, Live Creative Workshops, Community Calls, new Guest Teachers and new events I'll be adding this year - Guided Journaling Circles and Paint Alongs. The Paint Alongs will be where we can chat, drink tea and paint together in a more social gathering format. (I can't wait!)
All the events will be recorded and stored in the Creative Hearts Community.
Please note, as I mentioned, if you join Flourish in 2022, you will receive 12 months of free membership inside the Creative Hearts Community.
I want this Creative Hearts Community to be somewhere you come to feel inspired, nurtured, validated, seen, heard and encouraged in your creative life.
I’ve realised many people would benefit from having a space dedicated to nurturing their creative expression and carving out space to listen to their hearts and come home to themselves - especially in these unsettling times. I’ve seen and experienced just how supportive a values-driven community is and what a difference it makes for our wellbeing and mental health.
That is why I’m so excited about inviting everyone to join (at an affordable monthly price), instead of just Flourish members and alumni.
The Community is Housed on a User-Friendly, Ad-Free Platform
Part of the reason I’ve established the new community is I have moved away from Facebook as I don't enjoy that platform. Instead, I’ve created our own private community on Mighty Networks.
I chose Mighty Networks because I'm a member of a community on that platform and I've loved the user experience. It's a great platform where you can be in our dedicated community space and not be distracted by unrelated notifications or ads like on Facebook. With all the noise in the world at the moment, I wanted a safer space that felt nurturing and like a sanctuary away from the noise of social media.
Benefits of the New Community Platform
++ The new community platform is more user friendly than our old Facebook group and is a big reason why I’ve made the switch.
++ You can easily add the upcoming creative events to your calendar (in your timezone!) with a simple click.
++ You can connect with other members who may live close to you based on location around the world.
++ The posts and articles continue to get richer and more valuable, as the posts stay relevant and searchable, instead of disappearing down your activity feed.
Organised Threads of Topics
You can easily dive into topics that interest you. The current topics in the Creative Hearts Community include:
Recordings of Live Events
Tools for Creative Living & Growth
Conversations & Connections
Art Materials, Supplies & Tips
Books You Love
Gardening & Nature
Painting - Watercolour, Acrylics & Oils
Photography - SLR & Camera Phone
Self-Compassion & Self Care
Writing - Poetry, Fiction & Non-Fiction
Mindfulness & Meditation
Local Events Near You - Meet Ups
Artists & Creatives Who Inspire You
Flourish Program Discussions
Collective Inspiration from Fellow Creative Hearts
As well as the usual check-ins we had in the old Flourish Facebook group, there will be more posts and content to inspire your creative life and self-care. I will be writing articles and prompts throughout the year and inviting members to share their own experiences, wisdom and tips. So it will be a more dynamic space that draws from our collective experiences.
Pricing Structure
The Creative Hearts Community is a monthly subscription rather than a locked-in contract. I envision it will be open for new enrolments all year and I'll be promoting the Live Events here in my newsletter. The monthly price is essentially the same as the old Flourish Alumni pricing, but as I said, without the lock-in contract.
You can think of it as a monthly membership/subscription model. (At this time, you can also buy 12 months and receive a discount with 2 months free. I’m not sure how long I will keep this option available, so don’t delay joining if this option appeals to you.)
Be As Active As You Like
Inside the Community you can, as always, be as active and visible as you like - commenting, posting, attending the live events and sharing, or enjoy sitting back, reading the posts, other people’s comments and watching the recordings at your own pace.
I warmly invite you to join us and see for yourself!
I hope that helps to clarify things and please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions. We are going to have such a fabulous time in our new dedicated community. We have members already joining from Australia and Canada and I look forward to welcoming more members from around the world.
And like my client did, please email me if you have any questions at all :) I'm here to help!
Be kind to yourself and nurture your creativity.
PS. You can explore everything we cover and join us in Flourish: The Art of Creative Living here. And you can learn about and join the Creative Hearts Community here.
I can't wait to connect with you!
