Episode 027: Heather Prall - resilience, reinvention, creativity

Welcome to Episode 27 of the LilyList Podcast! Today, we have the incredible Heather Prall joining us - a talented artist whose work speaks to the balance of structure and chaos, much like her life journey. From an early adoption story to a structured upbringing, from a corporate career in HR to taking a leap into a creative life, Heather's path is anything but conventional.

In this episode, Heather shares the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her artistic passion, the deep personal challenges she and her family have faced, and the bold decisions that redefined her life—including selling everything to travel in an RV. We also discuss the importance of legacy, how she’s guiding her daughter toward a life of creativity and independence, and the lessons learned from breaking free of societal expectations.

Get ready for an inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the power of creativity in shaping our lives.

To learn more about Heather and her work:

Website: https://heatherprall.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherprallart/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/heatherprallart/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherprall

 

Here are some highlights that you can look forward to in this  episode:

1. Adoption and Identity – Heather shares her journey of being adopted as a baby, reconnecting with her birth mother, and navigating questions of nature vs. nurture.

2. Corporate Burnout & Reinvention – After years in HR, Heather realized it wasn’t the path for her. She walked away from a structured corporate career to pursue her passion for art.

3. The Power of Unstructured Living – Twice, Heather and her family sold everything to travel in an RV, embracing a freer way of life while rethinking what success looks like.

4. Art as a Reflection of Life – Her artwork mirrors the contrast between structure and fluidity, much like her personal journey from rigid systems to creative freedom.

5. Legacy & Life Lessons for Her Daughter – Heather is raising her daughter with the belief that success isn’t about conformity—it’s about following passion and embracing life’s possibilities.

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Outro music: Denouement by Sift - https://siftmusic.com