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Taking Your Destiny Into Your Own Hands: A Creative Journey to Flourish
What does it really mean to take your destiny into your own hands?
Not in a motivational quote kind of way.
But in a real, lived, sometimes uncertain, and deeply personal way.
In this episode of Permission to Flourish, we explore that question through the story of Waterfall Adams—a creative professional who chose to step into her own path, rather than follow the one expected of her.
From Structure to Self-Expression
Born in Paducah, Kentucky and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Waterfall’s journey began in a world that looked, on paper, very structured.
She pursued her education with intention:
An Associate of Science in General Education
A Bachelor of Arts in Art History
A minor in Dramatic Arts
Additional certifications to expand her knowledge
But like many creatives, there came a moment when education alone wasn’t the destination—it was just the foundation.
Because the real question wasn’t:
“What did you study?”
It became:
“Who are you becoming?”
The Moment You Decide It’s Your Life
There’s always a moment.
Not always dramatic.
Not always visible to others.
But internally, something shifts.
A realization:
No one is coming to build this life for me.
For Waterfall, that meant stepping into her identity as a creative—not just in theory, but in reality.
Choosing expression.
Choosing ownership.
Choosing uncertainty… over staying stuck.
And that’s the part most people don’t talk about.
Because taking your destiny into your own hands doesn’t feel powerful at first.
It feels uncomfortable.
Unclear.
And sometimes, even lonely.
What a Creative Life Actually Looks Like
We often romanticize creative careers.
Freedom. Flexibility. Passion.
But behind that is something much more real:
Discipline without external structure
Creating without guaranteed outcomes
Showing up even when inspiration doesn’t
Being a creative professional isn’t just about talent.
It’s about commitment to your voice.
And learning how to build a life around that voice—again and again.
Reinvention Is Part of the Process
One of the most powerful themes in this conversation is identity.
Because who you start as…
Is rarely who you stay as.
Waterfall Adams itself is a reflection of that evolution.
A chosen identity.
A creative expression.
A declaration of self.
And that’s something many people resist.
They think:
“I have to get it right the first time.”
But flourishing doesn’t work like that.
You evolve.
You refine.
You begin again.
Owning Your Story (Instead of Waiting for Permission)
So many people are waiting.
Waiting for clarity.
Waiting for confidence.
Waiting for the “right time.”
But what this conversation reminds us is simple:
You don’t find your path.
You decide it.
And then… you walk it.
Imperfectly.
Courageously.
On your own terms.
What Does It Mean to Flourish?
At Permission to Flourish, we talk a lot about building a life where:
Life comes first. Business comes second.
But flourishing looks different for everyone.
For some, it’s financial freedom.
For others, it’s creative expression.
For many, it’s simply breathing again.
For Waterfall, it’s about:
Living authentically
Creating intentionally
Owning her journey fully
And maybe that’s the real takeaway.
Flourishing isn’t a destination.
It’s a decision you keep making.
If You Feel Stuck Right Now
This is for you.
If you’re in between who you’ve been…
And who you know you could be…
You don’t need to have everything figured out.
You just need to make one decision:
To take your life back into your own hands.
Listen to the Full Episode
Dive deeper into Waterfall Adams’ journey, her creative work, and what it truly means to build a life on your own terms.
Final Thought
You don’t need permission to change your life.
But sometimes…
You need to hear that it’s possible.
This is your reminder.
You are allowed to flourish.
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