The Shop Flaw

Somewhere along the way... we forgot who we were.

In this episode of The Shop Flaw, Timothy and Jasmine have an honest conversation about creativity, identity, and the pressure to have your life figured out. We explore why so many of us stop creating as we get older, how fear and perfectionism keep us stuck, and what it really takes to start building a life that feels authentic.

This isn't really an episode about starting a business. It's about remembering who you were before fear, expectations and other people's opinions got in the way. We talk about learning to trust our instincts again, embracing imperfect creativity, and why sometimes the bravest thing you can do is simply begin.

Jasmine shares why moving home gave her the space to finally pursue a creative dream she'd been putting off for years, while Timothy reflects on losing himself through work, ambition and the constant need to achieve. Together, we discuss how reconnecting with creativity has changed the way we think about success, purpose and happiness.

If you've ever felt like you've lost yourself, struggled to start something you've always wanted to do, or wondered whether it's too late to change direction, this episode is for you.

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After 18 months away... we're finally back.
A lot has changed.
In this first episode of a brand-new chapter, Timothy and Jasmine catch up on everything that's happened since we stopped recording. We talk about therapy, burnout, ADHD, heartbreak, moving home, leaving London, working behind a country pub bar, and why walking away from The Shop Flaw turned out to be exactly what we needed.
More importantly, we talk about why we're back and how this podcast is evolving with us.
If you've ever questioned your career, struggled with your mental health, or felt like you're trying to build a life that doesn't quite fit, you're in good company.
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Chapters:
00:00 – We're Back (Where the Hell Have We Been?)
03:00 – Therapy Changed Both of Us
06:03 – Leaving London & Moving Home
09:05 – Burnout, ADHD & Chasing Success
12:01 – Learning to Slow Down
15:09 – The Reality of Moving Back with Your Parents
17:57 – Toxic Positivity & Letting Yourself Feel Shit
21:00 – Life Behind the Bar
24:48 – Hospitality, Harassment & Boundaries
27:48 – Finding Your People Again
31:07 – The Tarot Reading That Brought Us Back Together
39:05 – Why We're Choosing Creativity Over Convention
42:45 – What's Coming Next