Unapologetically You! 2x TEDx Speaker Steph Fonteyn on Story, Art & Owning Your Voice!

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Hey Adventurers,

In this soul-stirring episode of The Adventure Reignition Podcast, I sit down with Steph Fonteyn, British-Swiss artist, two-time TEDx speaker, and creator of Collaborative Art, a team-building experience that unites people through creativity and shared vision.

Steph is also writing her upcoming book, Unapologetically You, a guide to navigating transformation with curiosity, compassion, and courage.

This conversation is a masterclass in self-expression, aligned action, and finding the gold in your own story. Steph doesn’t just paint, she builds intersections: between art and HR, play and performance, structure and flow. And in doing so, she invites us to stop forcing life…and start following joy.

We dive deep into:

• Down the Rabbit Hole: What it really feels like to question “Is this it?” and why there’s no final “other side,” only ongoing discovery.
• Forced vs. Aligned Action: How to tell the difference (and why your results change when your soul and schedule finally dance together).
• From Hobby to Business: The birth of Collaborative Art and how creative process becomes a team’s mirror for trust, values, and performance.
• Intersections Thinking: A practical way to connect your many passions and turn them into a unique, valuable path.
• Story as Strategy: How to find your “My Story” narrative and deliver it so people actually remember.

✨ Favorite Quotes

“When you pause long enough to listen, you can feel the whisper: ‘Is this it?’ That’s not failure, it’s an invitation.”“Get your heart and the ‘have-to’s’ to collaborate. That’s the sweet spot.”

💡 What You’ll Learn

• How to shift from performance-based identity to values-led creation.
• A simple timeline journaling exercise to uncover your story (even if you’re multi-passionate).
• How to spot when you’re forcing momentum vs. moving with alignment.
• Why co-creating visuals helps teams internalize values (instead of just memorizing them).
• A playful method to make your talks unforgettable: merge unlikely worlds to create sticky metaphors.

🔥 This Episode Is For You If…

• You’ve done “everything right” and still feel a quiet emptiness.
• You’re a creator, entrepreneur, or leader craving authenticity over approval.
• You want a practical path to tell your story online without shame or perfectionism.
• You’re ready to turn your mix of passions into a coherent, magnetic identity.

Where to find Steph

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

🤝 Want to Go Deeper?

If you’re a multi-passionate creator or adventurer who’s been ghosting your voice and you want help building a magnetic, values-aligned personal brand, I’m opening spots for 1:1 coaching.

DM me “POD” on Instagram to get started.

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