Welcome back to Fall! Jonni and Maria candidly share the history of their unique names and how that helped shape their identity. We talk about how we named our kids, why pronouncing someone's name the right way is a sign of respect, and how names bear family and cultural history. You'll learn the secret behind Jonni's name, why Maria's unique maiden name was fist a curse and then a blessing, and how asking about the origin of a name with empathy and curiosity can lead to great connections and inclusivity.

Plus, our crazy summers, COVID aftermath,the myth of the "suffering creative", sinus infections Neti pots, and more tomfoolery.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Big Magic: Creative Living Without Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

Harvard Business Review article: "Why Getting Someone's Name Right Matter"

Dyymond Whipper-Young, artist on Instagram @dyymondwy

Jonni and Maria Go There episode on creativity:  Improv, Acting, and Creative Side Hustles

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