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 Jerkwenton _the Author

Never having a role model and being well aware of the low expectations of him rooted in generations of prejudice, Jerkwenton decided he was going to redefine what was expected of him, and other men like him. He initiated community programs like Cleaning Up My Hood where he and others gather and pick up trash and litter strewn about their community, and he regularly donates a portion of the proceeds from the sales of his book “Soldier Island” to Burke Industries. He has a mission to build the image of a good man up and instill it in the youth of today so the expectations can be laid at their feet and they can shoot past them as they seek to exceed them.

Follow his like page on Facebook.com/jerkwentontheauthor and on Instagram @jerkwenton_the_author and on Twitter @jerkwenton

Music in today’s show is Bed of Weeds by Derek Clegg. You can find this song and others by them at https://freemusicarchive.org

Other You featuring Ruby Peru

A woman with a million words. Some are for others, some are for herself. Some are stories, some are lessons. All of them are worth reading or hearing. Prolific ghost writer, author, teacher, Ruby Peru is obsessed with the ancient, with a good story, artificial peach flavoring and immersing herself in words. Sometimes in life we make decisions that have long lasting impacts, but today’s conversation is about how sometimes life makes decisions for you and they can be just as impactful!

Visit her website at https://www.rubyperu.com and follow her on social media @rubyperuauthor on Twitter and Instagram.

Music in today’s episode is “Dancing Trees” by Gotama. Find this song and others at www.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 Megan Coleman Part I

World traveler, comforter of refugees, drummer, percussionist, auntie, daughter, cancer survivor. The insanely talented Megan Coleman sits in and discusses motivations, life choices, detours, life in multiple countries, rules, love, and music. Today’s story is read in the form of an epic poem. Hope you enjoy!

Follow her on Instagram @megbrittcole

Music in today’s episode is Audiobinger by Amerika. Find more of their music at freemusicarchive.org

Other You featuring Adam Kushiner

Love. Marriage. Infatuation. Childhood immaturity. So many things happen in life that are forever impactful. Which of these impacted Adam? Former EMT and Cook County Sheriff hopeful Adam Kushiner and I sit down for a chat about life and love and youthful indiscretion.

Follow him on Instagram @kush_tarantino

Music in today’s episode is Studio 11 - On Wax by Kris Anderson. You can find more of their work at freemusicarchive.org