The Power of Saying No with Rebekah Hill

Chats with Creatives

In this episode Rebekah Hill and Bronte Charlotte chat about specificity in your knowledge, choices, likes, and dislikes, which enables you to create relationships with people in your life, and even the characters you play, that are very clear and no-bullshit. We delve into the clarity of Bec’s choices and how they’ve led her to leading a life in creative circles throughout Melbourne, her training at the VCA and how the practice of receiving feedback changed her ability to continue working towards a shared vision, the power we hold in saying ‘no’ and rating ourselves worthy of making choices when it comes to the work we get involved in. We also speak about imposter syndrome and the different tools we’ve both used when self-doubt creeps in.

During this episode we discuss:

• [02:05] Becs journey into the Melbourne arts scene from Brisbane suburbia with her single mum from Eastern Europe, to visiting Melbourne at 16 and attending the VCA open day, to graduating with her bachelor degree at the Victorian College of the Arts.
• [09:31] Becs first year out of drama school, the highs and lows of being released into the industry, social media and its effect on our interpretation of others' success.
• [16:23] Specificity in life choices and character choices, having clarity in your creative choices, and relinquishing control.
• [22:01] Committing to work you are truly passionate about, the three things you want all projects to include, and the power in saying NO!
• [27:08] Imposter syndrome, the four stages of learning, and combating intrusive thoughts with FACTS and knowing that everyone has shortcomings and that you are not alone.
• [36:35] Training to view your own work objectively, having a healthy disrespect for everything, and allowing yourself to question things to keep checking in to see if you’re on the right path.
• [42:36] Cultivating a life away from your practice, learning to take direction and creative outlets.

RESOURCES

• Emily Joy: Joy Studio
• Article by Oliver Burkeman: the eight secrets to a (fairly) fulfilled life

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