Show Notes
This week we have the gift of being joined by one of our best friends, Dakota Adan. A poet, author, and artist, Dakota provides such a beautiful lens on life and how to discover meaning in our every day. In this conversation we talk about his journey of navigating the world as an artist, meeting the love of his life, and the moments that defined our friendship. He shares the ins and outs of being a 'professional' creator - from staying grounded in Hollywood to monetizing your passions. He also shares the lessons he's learned from love and overcoming adversity.
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0:00 Intro
1:45 How we All Met
5:28 Healing Through Dance
10:24 Attracting Your Dream Opportunities with Ease
16:46 Trying & Failing at Something New
20:17 The Drawback of Monetizing Your Passions
24:29 Staying Grounded in Hollywood
27:04 Life Lessons from Traveling
33:57 Meeting the Love of My Life
49:00 Getting Deported: “We Came so Close to the Fire”
57:45 How to Always Find Hope
1:04:00 Love & Marriage Advice
1:09:05 How Different Enneagrams Communicate
1:18:40 Conclusion
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Cited as a modern-day mystic, Dakota Adan is a poet, author, and artist. His work touches on the deep human need for belonging and awakens our most precious of instincts: the ability to feel. Through books, classes, commissioned work and speaking events, Dakota restores meaning to its proper place in our lives.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dakotaadan/
Website: https://www.dakotaadan.com
Dakota's Poetry Book: https://a.co/d/228VRYn
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