Episode 24 - Becoming Boundless: Grief, Creativity & the Power of Awe with Kathy Eldon
How do we move from heartbreak to boundless creativity? In this episode, Jennifer K. Hill welcomes award-winning author, filmmaker, and global changemaker Kathy Eldon to explore how profound grief can become a catalyst for transformation.
After the tragic death of her son, photojournalist Dan Eldon, Kathy sparked a global movement through her nonprofit Creative Visions, inspiring over 100 million people to activate change through art and storytelling.
Together, Jennifer and Kathy dive into the power of creative expression, intuitive guidance, and reclaiming awe in everyday life—even amidst unimaginable loss. A timely conversation for anyone seeking purpose, resilience, and a way forward in uncertain times.
Episode Highlights
- 00:00 Welcome and introduction of Kathy Eldon and her book Boundless
- 00:02 Kathy’s personal journey of loss and the early days of grief
- 00:04 Expanding the definition of grief beyond the loss of a loved one
- 00:05 Transforming grief into action and creative activism
- 00:07 Spirit energy, intuition, and listening to inner guidance
- 00:09 Jennifer’s daily practice for connecting to higher wisdom
- 00:11 Reframing challenges: How is this happening for us, not to us?
- 00:12 Flow, pivoting in crisis, and finding hidden opportunities
- 00:13 Kathy’s advice: Seek awe and wonder in daily life
- 00:14 Jennifer’s practice of recording miracles, synchronicities, and moments of awe
Conclusion
Grief, whether from personal loss or collective change, can be a powerful teacher. By embracing creativity, connection, and awe, we can transform even the darkest experiences into catalysts for growth and service. As Kathy reminds us, each of us carries a creative spark—and when we use it, we not only heal ourselves but also inspire others.
Resources Mentioned
- Boundless: A Roadmap for a Limitless Future – Amazon
- Creative Visions Foundation – https://creativevisions.org
- Kathy Eldon’s website – https://kathyeldon.com
- Jennifer K. Hill’s YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferkayhill
- Inspired Living Tools Newsletter – https://inspiredlivingtools.com
Guest Links
- Website: https://kathyeldon.com
- Creative Visions: https://creativevisions.org
About Jennifer:
Jennifer K. Hill is an Evolutionary Leader, entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcaster and TV host. She has hosted popular shows with Dr. Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, and many other leaders from around the world on her Regarding Consciousness and Superconnections podcasts.
After exiting her first company in 2018, she co-founded a new company in the technology space, OptiMatch (om.app) that utilizes their proprietary algorithm and built in AI to align and enhance trust in business relationships. She is also the Chief Connections Officer with the EPIC FIT Network. When she is not hosting, speaking or building companies she loves to give back and has built two schools in 3rd world countries.
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