Join creative visionaries Karina Kampe and Maria Wronski-Ellis as they navigate the delicate balance between pursuing bold aspirations while mastering the everyday habits that lead to success. This podcast connects ambitious individuals with practical accountability strategies and soulful inspiration—whether you're running a business or simply seeking to live with more purpose and fulfillment.
Based between Sweden's picturesque Gotland Island and the sun-drenched Portuguese countryside, these two songwriters, artists, and educators bring their diverse creative backgrounds to conversations that matter. From conquering imposter syndrome to crafting powerful morning rituals, each episode delivers actionable insights for those who feel stuck yet know they're meant for more.
As creators of the innovative ECtA model, Karina and Maria don't just share theories—they provide practical tools for transformation. Each episode includes challenges and exercises designed to enhance your experience and create lasting change in your personal and professional life.
Big Dreams & Little Things isn't just talk—it's your invitation to join a community of like-minded individuals ready to transform obstacles into opportunities. Whether you're struggling with time management, clarity of purpose, or simply need the encouragement to start "scrappy" instead of perfect, Karina and Maria offer the gentle accountability and creative wisdom to help you thrive on your unique path.
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Join creative visionaries Karina Kampe and Maria Wronski-Ellis as they navigate the delicate balance between pursuing bold aspirations while mastering the everyday habits that lead to success. This podcast connects ambitious individuals with practical accountability strategies and soulful inspiration—whether you're running a business or simply seeking to live with more purpose and fulfillment.
Based between Sweden's picturesque Gotland Island and the sun-drenched Portuguese countryside, these two songwriters, artists, and educators bring their diverse creative backgrounds to conversations that matter. From conquering imposter syndrome to crafting powerful morning rituals, each episode delivers actionable insights for those who feel stuck yet know they're meant for more.
As creators of the innovative ECtA model, Karina and Maria don't just share theories—they provide practical tools for transformation. Each episode includes challenges and exercises designed to enhance your experience and create lasting change in your personal and professional life.
Big Dreams & Little Things isn't just talk—it's your invitation to join a community of like-minded individuals ready to transform obstacles into opportunities. Whether you're struggling with time management, clarity of purpose, or simply need the encouragement to start "scrappy" instead of perfect, Karina and Maria offer the gentle accountability and creative wisdom to help you thrive on your unique path.
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Can you be authentic and still belong — or does honesty always come at a cost?
In this reflection episode of Big Dreams & Little Things, hosts Karina Kampe and Maria Wronski-Ellis explore the tension between truth and belonging, courage and restraint — a must-listen for creative entrepreneurs and solopreneurswho care about authentic leadership and real connection.
Maria admits she’s skeptical — “Are politicians even real people anymore?” — while Karina reflects on her own time “on the barricades,” standing up for what mattered but paying the price in bruises and burnout. Together, they ask: How much truth can we carry before it starts to hurt?
The conversation expands on Episode 18’s story of Malala Yousafzai, whose courage to speak up changed her life — and the world. What does she have in common with Jane Austen? And how does authenticity unfold through art, leadership, and literature? Karina also shares her honest (and slightly conflicted) thoughts on Liz Gilbert’s At the Way to the River.
And one of our listeners shares her story and gives us this week's Tiny Experiment!
This week’s practice:
Notice when you start to shrink your words or ideas.
Instead of saying, “Just a small thought…”, try saying,
“I have something to say.”
Observe what changes in your tone, posture, and confidence.
• Authenticity doesn’t mean exposure — it means alignment.
• Cherish your truth and protect your process.
• Body language can shape how authentic you feel — stand center-stage, breathe, and claim your space.
• Courage can be quiet. Sometimes it’s knowing when to pause, not when to speak.
• I Am Malala – Malala Yousafzai
• At the Way to the River – Elizabeth Gilbert
• Big Magic – Elizabeth Gilbert
The ECtA Method (Empower Change through Accountability) helps self-led creatives and solopreneurs stay in motion through structure, reflection, and community support.
Next up:
🗓 October 23rd — Strategic Focus: Doing the right things, not just more things
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We’ll explore Mindfulness and Creativity — diving into the mind of George Lucas, blending science, storytelling, and a few Tiny Experiments from Maria’s upcoming book The Mindful Songwriter.
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