Spring is starting to show up here in Southern California.

Little hints - hotter temps, longer evenings, small buds appearing on branches that looked completely bare just weeks ago.

It always reminds me of something important: nature doesn’t wait for perfect conditions before it begins again.

In this episode, I share a reflection on rebuilding, not just in our communities, but within ourselves.

After a difficult year and a season of loss for many in Altadena and surrounding communities, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it actually takes to start again.

Not the polished version of starting over.

The real one.

I also share a few honest reflections from women who recently joined The Art of Becoming, and what finally moved them from waiting… to beginning.

If you’re ready to really start 2026 (March is my January!), this conversation might meet you exactly where you are.

Inside this episode, I explore:

waiting for the perfect moment
the reconnective power of creativity can
what matters more than big plans

And I’ll leave you with a question I’ve been sitting with as we move into spring.

Because sometimes the most powerful beginnings are the quiet ones.

🎧 Tune in and see what resonates.

Connect with Clarissa:

March 14 In-Person Art + Nature Mixed Media Class at Buzzworthy Beverages (Claremont, CA)
March 26th Free Virtual ArtfulRx (Paint with me session)
April 11th Women’s Retreat in Pasadena, CA. Email the word “BLOOM” to clarissa@clarissastudio.com for more details.
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Self-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboard

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Start Before You Feel Ready (A Spring Reflection on Rebuilding Your Life)