1. First things first…what’s your big, scary, exciting dream?

I have this dream of using my art to build a community of people around the world who have a daily mindfulness practice of experiencing the wonder and beauty in the ordinary moments of everyday life; no matter their current circumstances. It’s called We Bloom Wild. I have so many big ideas around this concept that I want to bring into fruition, now to build the foundations and gather the courage to make it real. 

2. What is something you’d love to do if you didn’t give a f**k what anyone thought?

I would love to take off into the bush for a couple of weeks - just hiking and meditating and creating. Just experiencing nature and the journey with no particular outcome to strive for. 

3. When do you most feel like ‘you’?

When I’m by myself on a spontaneous nature adventure - exploring a new forest or going for a dip in a waterhole. It makes me feel like a kid again - just going with it with what I have in that moment. 

4. What’s your favourite card in the affirmation deck and why?

This is a tough one! I have quite a few favourites. Hmm…I think my favourite favourite one is “I am strong enough to withstand any storm. I am resilient enough to pick myself up again. I am brave enough to trust all will be OK.” There are always stormy times in life and those times where things feel out of control - it is always happening for the next best thing to reveal itself but it can be tough being in it! I love this reminder of being resilient and being brave and trusting that the rainbow is waiting on the other side. I also just love the confidence of this woman - she knows that committing to her dreams requires going through the challenges and she’s not afraid to face whatever comes at her because she has the tools to move through the uncomfortable times with grace. 

5. Do you have any practices or tools that help you connect to your intuition? 

Yes, I have so many tools that I turn to and work into my life as daily rituals to connect with my intuition. Some of the top ones I return to again and again are breathwork, yoga, journaling, hiking, essential oils and connecting with nature through my senses. I’ve been going to these incredible events regularly that my friend runs - it’s a mixture of cacao ceremony, breathwork, ice bath and sauna - these always give me  time to drop into myself and remember what’s important to be right now. I think any practice that helps the busy outer world drop away and reminds me of what I value and my intentions are so powerful. 

6. What does success feel / look like to you?

Success to me looks like…

• Getting to do all the things I love on a regular basis

• Having the time and space to enjoy my family and loved ones

• Having the time to give my body, soul and spirit the nourishment it deserves

• And getting to go on regular adventures (camping or hikes! Anything to do with nature and exploring somewhere new where I’m showered with magic moments hiding in the everyday surroundings).

Liana is a Brisbane-based animator, illustrator, designer, dreamer and explorer. Over the past decade she has enjoyed working in the creative industry on explainer videos, character design, storyboarding, animation, comic books and production management with a highlight being working on the award-winning show, Bluey (and new highlight working on this gorgeous card deck!). She is passionate about exploring the relationship between humans and nature; and creating art that brings people joy and sparks a thought. You can support and follow her work here.