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Step into a space where grief meets creativity in this enlightening conversation with Kat Primeau, aka the Good Grief Doula. Host Mimi Gonzalez and Kat dive into what it means to be death positive and how embracing grief can unlock creative expression and personal growth.Kat opens up about growing up in hospice and how her own experiences with loss not only shaped her as an artist but also inspired her work in helping others navigate their grief. This episode explores the vital role of creati...

Join us as Serge Nkusi, a young stand-up comedian from Rwanda, discusses how he channels his grief into creativity. Serge opens up about the loss of his brother Steve, a renowned track athlete, and how this tragedy has shaped his approach to life and mental health. He shares his journey of dealing with grief through humor, the role of authenticity in his work, and the practices that bring him peace and clarity. Serge’s story is not just about coping with loss but about using it as a spark for...

Dive into this inspiring episode where Mimi Gonzalez sits down with Gabrielle Perez, Senior Partnerships Manager at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, often described as the Oscars of the advertising and media world. This conversation explores the deep impact of experiencing serial grief at a young age and how it intertwines with pursuing creative careers. Gabrielle shares her journey from California to Cannes, detailing how her creative role and the support of her communi...

If you've ever felt like the "Death of the Party" because grief is part of your story, then this episode is for you. I had the pleasure of interviewing Melanie Wilson, the founder of Death of the Party, a community where the conversation on creating spaces for those touched by loss—especially within the LGBTQ+ community and those in solidarity—can transform the experience of grief. Melanie and I discuss how critical it is to have a community when facing grief, something that’s often overlooke...

Have you ever stopped to think about how the content you post or your online interactions, are the sum of your digital legacy? What will your friends, family members, and followers remember about the legacy you leave behind? Is it all the likes or followers you got, or will it be the impact you had on them?Kheyra and I, drawing from our backgrounds as creatives and content creators, delve into the importance of mindful storytelling and the impact our digital footprints have on the legacy we l...

In honor of International Women's Day, join us for a conversation with Anabel Vizcarra, an embodiment mentor, womb Shaman, and Curandera. She centers grief and The Divine Feminine in her work so that women can embody this as women in leadership, women in the home and overall, women in the world. Her core mission and belief is that when women heal, they are able to overflow nourishment for, not only themselves, but for their families, for our communities and for our society. Follow...