And You Will Dance Podcast
And You Will Dance is a podcast about creatives from all over the artistic spectrum who are paving their paths on their own terms. Each guest shares their creative story and discusses moments in their journey when faced with adversity and dives into the internal push and shift within themselves to overcome their obstacle(s) - a process Ariana refers to as "The Dance". "And You Will Dance" was inspired by Ariana's personal journey and her will to work past fear and self-doubt that put a temporary pause on pursuing one of her life's passions. Through connecting with other creatives and discussing their instances of grit, this podcast is intended to inspire listeners to get out of their own head, propel forward and boldly pursue their life's potential. Join in on each episode for fun and inspiring conversation and for the reminder to keep dancing. Follow us on social: IG - @andyouwilldance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andyouwilldance
Hosted by Ariana
And You Will Dance Podcast
Mindfully Moving: Creating, Healing, Mommy-ing with Sasha Lewis
Sasha Lewis is a blogger, graphic artist, dancer, mental health and well-being advocate and single mama to a two year old baby girl. Sasha didn’t always think that her creative journey would lead her to blogging. In fact, she always believed dance was going to be her way. However when she was in her teens, her world was flipped upside down when she was told after an accident that she was never going to be able to do the things she loved to do, and her struggle to understand herself and her mental health began.
Sasha attended The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles and initiated the possibility of a career in retail design, merchandising, and marketing. She silently battled her mental health hurdles when she began dealing with with anxiety, depression and OCD, but knew that it couldn't break her completely.
After years of struggling with her mental health and one beautiful baby girl on the spectrum of Autism later, Sasha created a safe space for those struggling with their mental health to turn to: The Cha-Cha blog. Her blog touches on wellness, lifestyle and even home decor as a way to serve as inspiration, and a source of information and entertainment. Most importantly the blog has created a community of positivity and open communication. The Cha Cha Blog is intended to be the outlet for others, that she wishes she had at the start of her journey.
Episode Highlights:
- The Cha Cha Blog and The Orderly Disorder about parenting and autism
- Dancing and an accident
- FIDM
- Retail design, marketing
- Dance competitions and breaking out of the validation construct
- Social Media - an artist’s new portfolio
- Full Time: Graphic Design, blogging and Single mama to baby with autism
- The How question and future kids
- Seeing life through the eyes of someone with special needs
- “Numb”
- Postpartum depression & OCD
- Feels unnatural, but normal
Where to find Sasha’s blog:
www.thechachablog.com
Instagram: @sasha___monique