Episode 23 : The Art Of Saying It Out Loud with Briana Lyn & Tasha Mae
In this episode of Creative Diaries, Dimitra speaks with Briana and Tasha, the creators of The Art Piece Experiment, a year‑long commitment to showing up creatively every single week. Their conversation explores how consistency, friendship, and honest reflection can transform a creative life from the inside out. What began as two friends struggling to find time for art has evolved into a powerful practice of presence, vulnerability, and returning to one’s authentic creative self.
Briana and Tasha share how years of limiting beliefs, perfectionism, and daily responsibilities kept pushing creativity to the bottom of their to-do lists. It wasn’t until they began talking—really talking—about mental health, creative longing, and the messy intersections of life and art that something shifted. Those private conversations became a catalyst for reclaiming their creative identities. They discovered that creative work is not separate from life; it is shaped by—and deeply connected to—everything else happening internally and externally. Their podcast became a way to document that process, build accountability, and offer others the connection they once struggled to find.
Throughout the episode, they discuss how community, however small, can soften the weight of creative isolation. Being seen by one trusted person changed their entire relationship to making art. Instead of focusing on outcomes, they learned to celebrate the act of showing up—the brush in hand, the messy beginnings, the imperfect results. For the first time, creativity became a space for compassion rather than comparison. Showing up weekly for 29 episodes has built confidence, clarity, and a renewed sense of worthiness—not because someone else validated their work, but because they validated themselves.
As visual artists stepping into spoken storytelling, Briana and Tasha also describe the courage required to give their voices room to exist. Using their voices publicly was both liberating and terrifying, but it expanded their idea of creativity beyond painting. They now see creativity everywhere—in cooking, crochet, movement, music—and feel more connected to their whole selves. Their experiment reminds listeners that creativity thrives not in pressure but in softness, curiosity, and permission.
Ultimately, their message is a gentle invitation: follow delight, not perfection. Whether someone paints daily or picks up a pen once a month, the process itself holds value. Creativity doesn’t need to be monetized to matter. It doesn’t have to produce masterpieces to be worth the time. As the episode concludes, listeners are reminded that showing up creatively is not about output—it’s about alignment, presence, and reclaiming the parts of ourselves that feel most true.
🎧 To hear the full conversation and explore The Art Piece Experiment in depth, listen to Episode 23 of The Creative Diaries Podcast.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Consistency builds confidence, even when the outcome is uncertain.
Creative blocks often stem from limiting beliefs, not lack of talent.
Community and connection make the creative process less isolating.
Creativity expands beyond art—it touches every part of life.
Worthiness must be built internally, not from external validation.
Following delight over perfection leads to deeper creative alignment.
About Briana Lyn & Tasha Mae
Briana and Tasha are the creators of The Art Piece Experiment, a year-long journey dedicated to showing up weekly for creativity, connection, and self-discovery. Their podcast blends conversations about mental health, motherhood, art, and the vulnerable truths of the creative process. Through their warm, honest storytelling, they model courage, compassion, and the beauty of returning to one’s authentic creative voice.
👉 Listen to their work and follow their journey on The Art Piece Experiment podcast.