What if the thing you\u2019ve always loved, that quiet, consistent thread running through your life is actually pointing you somewhere meaningful? In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Sophie Perez \u2014 fine artist, Royal College of Art graduate, former elite cyclist, studio founder, and mother of three, to explore what it really means to follow passion over prestige, and to keep redefine success – even if it different to what others may think. Sophie\u2019s pathway is anything but linear. From studying painting in London and couriering by bike, to racing at the Tour de France level, stepping away from art for a decade while raising her family, and then rebuilding her creative practice on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, her story is layered with courage, reinvention, and backing yourself. This conversation offers reassurance for parents and young people alike: success doesn\u2019t arrive all at once, and it rarely follows a straight line. Instead, it evolves and gets shaped by curiosity, community, discipline, and the willingness to begin again. If you\u2019re supporting a creative young person, navigating identity beyond school results, or questioning whether passion can truly become a pathway, this episode offers perspective and permission…because sometimes the bravest thing you can do is keep following the thread. What You\u2019ll Hear in This Episode In this conversation, Sophie shares: \u2022 Why art was never a backup plan \u2014 it was always the throughline \u2022 What studying at the Royal College of Art taught her about identity and discipline \u2022 The unexpected lessons from professional cycling and elite competition \u2022 Why stepping away from your passion doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s gone \u2022 The power of community in building creative confidence \u2022 How success shifts through motherhood and different life stages \u2022 Why \u201cdon\u2019t shut the door on yourself\u201d matters more than chasing certainty \u2022 Supporting young people who don\u2019t fit into neat academic categories Discover More About Sophie Perez and her art here \ud83d\udc47: https:\/\/www.sophieperezartist.com\/<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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