Other You featuring Lily Smith

16 year-old writer Lily Smith moved from San Diego to Berlin, Germany to pursue her craft and position herself to be a teenage author. Wise, self-aware, adventurous, daring and thoughtful, she tells stories inspired by the emotional landscapes of the parts of our lives rife with hardships, challenges and even great successes. A pragmatist who is keenly aware of and trusts in the nudges of her higher power, she marches on with a calmness in her soul and determination in her bones.

Her book “The Unwavering” is on pre-order until the end of August. You can purchase it here:

https://igg.me/at/CljEqcLw-gY/x/27168787#/

Follow her on social media @author.lily.smith on Instagram and @lilyHDsmith on Twitter. Find her on LinkedIn as Lily Smith (Authorpreneur).

Music in today’s episode is Dance of Death by XTaKeRuX. Find this song and others by them at https://freemusicarchive.org

Other You featuring Itzy Ramirez

Connecting with her indigenous roots, Itzy Ramirez, is a UX Designer and artist that utilizes the practices of her ancestors to create systems and art that connect her to us and us to each other in intimate and beautiful ways. Texas born and current New Yorker, appreciating nature in all its beauty and unpredictability motivates a lot of her decision making. She is a working artist across multiple mediums.

Find her on social media on Instagram @itzyra and @itzy_designs. Check out her shop on Society 6 at https://society6.com/itzybitsydesign and please visit her website https://itzyramirez.com

Music in today’s episode is “Nomad” by Mr Smith. Find this song and others by them at https://freemusicarchive.org

Other You featuring Henya Drescher

Author, power lifter, magna cum laude graduate, cultivator of a large garden, Henya Drescher reminisces with me about life in Israel before and after uncovering family secrets. Her response to the difficulties of life as a child was diving into literature that impressed upon her in ways that show up in her writing today. The heroines in her stories are strong, informed, motivated, well-rounded characters and her thrillers keep you guessing.

Visit her website at https://www.henyadrescher.com Follow her on IG/Twitter: @authorhenya and @henyadrescherauthor respectively, and facebook.com/Author.HenyaDrescher.

Music in today’s episode is “Miracles of Childhood” by Lobo Loco. Find this and other tracks by them at freemusicarchive.org

Other You featuring Finlay Stanley

Burgeoning visual artist Finlay Stanley (founder of Finlay Stanley Media) helps grow small business by transforming their visual presence. Inspired by classic films and 70s and 80s rock, Finlay Stanley is a walking bundle of creativity.

Music in today's episode is Sun Ride by Crowander. You can find this song and others by them at freemusicarchive.org

Other You featuring Brandy Jones

Diversely talented Indigenous Canadian artist Brandy Jones creates to unify. Her joining of cultures, heritages, expressive styles and mediums, embody a pursuit of a life of oneness. Hailing from Saskatchewan, Canada her connection to her history is beautifully and painstakingly well defined.

Trigger warning: talk of suicide and overdose due to drug use.

Follow her on Instagram, Tiktok or Facebook @brandyjonesindigenousartist

Music in today’s episode is the instrumental version of Creekside Wren by Chad Crouch. You can find this song and others by him at freemusicarchive.org

Other You featuring Jenni Button

Street art, long walks, self confidence, choosing self. Some of the qualities of a younger Jenni Button. Philanthropist, many hat wearing founder of Vine Collaborative Jenni Button joins the podcast to talk about choosing the life you want and what could have been if she didn't walk in confidence. Please follow Vine Collaborative on Instagram @vinecollaborative and please look into one of the charities of which she is a board member @infinitechance_Guatemala.

Music in today’s episode is Telepathy for Beginners by Les Hayden. You can find this song and others by him at freemusicarchive.org