Acclaimed designer and event professional Valicia Evans is emphasizing the importance of everyday creativity as a tool for improving mental wellbeing, productivity, and emotional connection. In a recent interview, Evans argued that creativity should be viewed not just as a professional skill but as an accessible life skill that anyone can cultivate to enhance their daily experience.
Evans, known for her work on television productions including Family Time and Love That Girl, points to research supporting the benefits of creative engagement. According to the Journal of Positive Psychology, people who engage in small creative tasks report higher levels of positive emotion the following day. A Stanford study further found that walking—a simple form of creative stimulation—can boost creative thinking by up to 60%.
"Creativity isn't something you need special training for," Evans explained. "It's a tool that helps you think better, feel better, and enjoy life more. Even small creative choices can shift your mood." She observes these effects through her work in design and event creation, noting how simple changes in environment can transform both spaces and the people within them.
Evans shared personal habits that sustain her own creative practice, including setting aside "quiet hours" without digital distractions, periodically reworking parts of her home, and using cooking as a grounding activity. "I'll chop vegetables until my mind slows down," she said. "Cooking reminds me that creativity doesn't have to be big or fancy. It can be simple, calming, and grounding."
The timing for this message is particularly relevant given current stress trends. The American Psychological Association reports that 76% of adults experienced health impacts from stress last year, including anxiety, fatigue, and lack of motivation. Evans sees accessible creativity as a practical response to this widespread challenge. "People think they need a big plan to feel better," she noted. "But you can start with something small. Change your space. Try something new. Follow one curious idea. Those little sparks make a bigger difference than people realize."
For business and technology leaders, Evans' perspective suggests that fostering creative environments could yield tangible benefits in workplace wellbeing and innovation. She encourages individuals, families, and organizations to integrate simple creative practices into daily routines. Suggestions include rearranging one part of a space monthly, trying one new recipe weekly, walking without headphones for five minutes daily, keeping an idea notebook, and building small rituals that spark joy.
Evans' upcoming lifestyle and cooking series, V's Vittles and Vibes, premiering in 2026, will further explore connections between food, design, and storytelling. Her advocacy positions creativity not as an elite pursuit but as a democratized tool for personal and professional enhancement, with implications for how businesses approach employee wellness and how individuals manage modern stressors.
