Season 3, Episode 34 – Season FinaleChasing Dreams: How Your Creative Dreams Change as You Do
Dreams rarely stay the same.
The dream you had at twenty may not be the dream you carry today—and that's not failure. It's growth.
In this Season 3 finale, Maria and Karina reflect on how our creative dreams evolve as life changes. Parenthood, travel, career shifts, unexpected detours, and simply becoming who we're meant to be all shape the dreams we pursue.
Together, they explore why dreams matter, how they give our creativity direction, and why letting a dream change can be one of the healthiest things we ever do.
The episode also looks back on an incredible third season of conversations about creativity, courage, purpose, community, and showing up—one small step at a time.
In this episode
- Why dreams give our creativity direction
- How creative dreams change as we grow
- The difference between dreams and goals
- Knowing when you've outgrown a dream
- Protecting your dreams—or sharing them with the world
- Why success often looks different than we imagined
- How creativity becomes a lifelong relationship rather than a destination
Story Spotlight
This week's creative story features Louise Bourgeois.
From repairing tapestries as a child in Paris to becoming one of the world's most celebrated artists decades later, Louise Bourgeois reminds us that meaningful creative work isn't about overnight success.
She spent over seventy years following her curiosity, making the work, and returning to the studio long before the world took notice.
Her story is a powerful reminder that the dream isn't waiting for recognition.
The dream is the work itself.
The Science Behind Dreams
Research in psychology suggests that humans are future-oriented by nature.
Having a meaningful dream gives us purpose, builds resilience, and helps us navigate setbacks. Imagining a meaningful future also activates dopamine—the brain chemical involved in motivation and pursuing goals.
We also explore the concept of adaptive persistence—the ability to stay true to your deeper purpose while allowing the shape of your dream to evolve as you grow.
Sometimes the dream changes.
The calling doesn't.
This Week's Backstage Community Guest
We're delighted to feature Belinda Robles—a musician, songwriter, producer, and music director with more than 30 years of experience in the music industry, including music supervision and sync for film and television.
Summer Break
We'll be taking a short break over the summer, but we're not disappearing.
Throughout the coming weeks we'll be revisiting some of our favourite episodes from previous seasons, with fresh introductions and reflections on why these conversations still matter today.
Whether you're listening for the first time or returning to an old favourite, we hope they'll keep you inspired all summer long.
We'll be back after the break with a brand-new season of Big Dreams & Little Things.
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Join the Conversation
What's your creative dream today?
Has it changed over the years?
And what's your win this week—even the tiniest one?
Share it with us on Instagram @bigdreamsandlittlethings.
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Until next season—
Keep dreaming big. Remember the little things.
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