In this episode we sit down with Anita Zuchtriegl, a multidisciplinary performing artist, dance teacher, and aspiring DJ, to challenge the conventional advice of "finding your niche." We dive into the beautifully chaotic world of multi-passionate creatives who refuse to choose just one path.

Anita shares her journey of embracing multiple artistic pillars—from making videos and painting to her childhood roots in music mixing and her ultimate bucket-list goal of DJing a New Year’s Eve party by the ocean. Anne and Anita also unpack the common psychological hurdles artists face, including the shame surrounding using your voice, the misconception that talent is entirely innate, and the vulnerability of sharing raw, unpolished work with the world.

Whether you are a painter who writes songs, a musician who loves to sew, or someone still trying to give yourself permission to create just for the sake of it, this episode is a warm reminder that you don't have to change who you are to be a "successful" artist. Sometimes, just starting to move is enough.

Find Anita Zuchtriegl on: Instagram and YouTube.

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Find out more about our host Anne van Damme (⁠@annevandammesongwriter⁠)
Listen to her music on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠anywhere else⁠
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Learn everything about Amie McNee (⁠@inspiredtowrite⁠)
And ⁠The Inspired Collective⁠