Special Guest: Yolanda AKA: YOYO

Website/Information: https://www.instagram.com/piercing_by_yoyo/

Episode Description:
In this episode of Just Words Nobody Cares we are excited to welcome a truly inspiring guest, Yolanda, as she shares her remarkable life journey. Born and raised in Germany by her Spanish parents, Yolanda's story is one of tremendous resilience, strength, and determination.
Part 1 consists of topics from Yolanda’s early age navigating her life growing up in Germany. Yolanda shares her experiences from education, lifestyle and culture teachings between German and Jewish teachings.

Part 2 However consists of much different reality, her path took a dark turn when Yolanda faced abuse from her step-father, an experience that profoundly impacted her life. After enduring an unbearable situation, Yolanda's mother made the decision to send her to boarding school.
As an adult, Yolanda sought solace and a fresh start in the city of New York. But her journey to healing was far from easy. She battled with drug addiction, fell victim to an abusive marriage, and even experienced time behind bars. Yet, throughout all the trials and tribulations, Yolanda's spirit remained unbroken.
Yolanda opens up about her immense strength, the challenges she overcame, and the pivotal moments that led to her transformation. Through her story, we discuss themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of finding hope in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Yolanda's unwavering determination and her excitement for the future are truly awe-inspiring. Her resilience serves as a testament to the incredible capacity of the human spirit to overcome adversity.


___________TABLE OF CONTENTS_____________
00:00
00:01:29 Yolanda's Arrival to the States
00:02:08 YoYo rating her son's raps
00:02:37 Children and Careers
00:03:46 Becoming a piercing apprentice
00:05:39 Prince Albert
00:07:20 Septum specialty
00:08:05 Piercing in the 90's
00:10:33 Insecurities of working in high fashion culture
00:13:41 Crossing paths with Heroine
00:15:50 Addictive Personality
00:25:39 Resiliency
00:32:59 Waking up Wanting to escape
00:34:45 Boarding School
00:37:42 Shelter Life
00:40:17 Thoughts on addict programs
00:43:09 What’s next?
00:47:50 The work that goes along with Counseling
00:50:22 Stats of people in recovery
00:53:07 Last Call For Words


Season 2 Episode 07 | 207 | Part 2 of 2
Record date: 05.27.23
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