Poets, Mavericks & Prophets

Lola & The Poets is a storytelling podcast on the magical real, exploring diverse ways the mystical & the mundane intertwine. Tracing the poetic personal, while examining the spirit of the times. Psychology, culture, art & alchemy. Solo shows, interviews. Out every odd Thursday. Hosted by Milana Vujkov.

In Episode 12, Lola & The Poets welcomes the lovely Caroline Chapple, artist, illustrator, visual storyteller, and marketing expert, from London, UK, with decades of corporate experience, and an educational background in NLP and coaching. We discussed her work as a graphic recording artist, creating micro-worlds, the origins of the craft, her experience as scribe in various working environments, and her professional path — from finance and marketing, through life-coach training, to the magic of turning a leaf midlife and embracing a lifelong passion, integrating her skill set, and living an authentic existence. Diving into mutual childhood memories of discovering our storytelling abilities, adaptability in uncomfortable environments, the blessings of diverse cultures, as well as the centrality of communication in art — we talk about creative expression as therapy, travelling as meditation, expansion & epiphany, finding one’s sweet spot, our psychological types, Caroline’s archival “Temp Bitch” series, cartoon journaling, NLP foundations, adjacent spiritual practices, freedom vs. security, the beauty of unrestricted friendships, honing one’s abilities, building a sense of self-worth as an artist — and her golden advice on making monies from one’s own creative endeavours. You can find Caroline’s details in the show notes. Hope you enjoy our lively chat. (102 mins)

AUTHOR: ©Milana Vujkov

SHOW NOTES: Caroline Chapple Cartoons on Instagram | Chapple Cartoons Website |

ABOUT LOLA & THE POETS

The topics of Lola & The Poets, in solo shows, and with our guests, include a wide range of philosophies, cosmologies, spiritual & artistic practices — the wonderful variety of storytelling across the globe, as well as transpersonal and archetypal psychology, psychology of art and creativity, transcendental states, the imaginal realms, creative explorations of the mystical, fairytales and myths, dreams and dream time, anthropology of ritual, cinema as modern magic, energy and body work, medicine cultures, animal and plant wisdom, crystal lore, paranormal and psychedelic experiences, gifts of prophecy, astrology, diverse forms of divination, psychogeography and sacred spaces, wanderlust and the holy pilgrimage, the re-emergence of the Goddess archetype, and much else. The goal is to find enchantment in simple, everyday experiences, follow our hearts and let our minds open to an unusual perspectives, nourishing a kind of talent for the peculiar, which restores in us the state of childlike awe. Standing witness to the glory of the Anima mundi, the Soul of the World, and honouring our quest for meaning, connection, beauty & joy.

My plan is to have an episode out every odd Thursday, hopefully once a month, which means that it will drop whenever there’s something to say, or a guest to talk to – but the day of the week will always be the same.

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CREDITS:

• ©Samovar Party by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com Samovar Party is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Shane Ivers of silvermansound.com
• ©Multisampled 20 inch Istanbul Mehmet ride cymbal by pjcohen – https://freesound.org/ This work is licensed under the Attribution License.
• Audio clip: Barbara Stanwyck in Meet John Doe (1941), Director: Frank Capra, public domain since 1969
• ©The hydroponics strawberry at greenhouse hydroponics farm with high technology farming in close system, by DN6, Adobe Stock Standard License

Poets, Mavericks & Prophets site image: ©Abstract colourful flame patterns on on white background, by modify260, Adobe Stock Standard Licence.

Disclaimer – This podcast follows a personal journey, as well as the journeys and life experiences of our guests, and is offered as philosophical & creative inspiration. Interviews are meant for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not equal endorsements. Although I am a psychologist by education, the material within is not therapy or substitute for therapy. However, it is dedicated as virtual temenos, in hope of being of good service to your soul in exploring the potentials of each moment in time.