Welcome to another episode of "Shaping Nation" with your host, Nic Torres. In our conversation, Nic shares his insights on finding your unique voice in pottery. Interestingly, Nic suggests not to focus too much on finding your own style or trying to sell your pottery right away, as these could deter your path to discovering your true pottery voice. He explains that forcing a certain style could limit your overall pottery skills and focusing on selling could distract you from making pottery you truly enjoy. In the second half of our discussion, Nic highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with other potters and artists. He believes that this exposure can significantly boost your growth and help you generate new ideas. He uses his own experiences as an example, explaining how he applied the sculpting skills he learned from one artist and the double-walled mug technique from another to create a unique product. Tune in to this episode to gather valuable tips from Nic's own pottery journey, learn how to market your pottery effectively, and find inspiration in the works of other artists.