Hi Creative. As you may have seen, last week was a very scary week for me. My Dad, who I am extremely close to, was in the ICU for a subdural hematoma. At some point, I will tell the full story, but for today, I am sharing just a little behind the scenes of what has been going on, as well as resharing one of my favorite episodes in honor of my Dad. Please keep him in your prayers and good thoughts for a full recovery. I appreciate you.

Original Description:

Ciao, Creativo🇮🇹✨! Today I'm going to take you inside my deeply joyful and emotional journey back to Sicily. On this trip I reconnected with my ancestral roots and got to introduce my parents to our long-lost relatives (first cousins) after over seven decades. Throughout the episode, you'll hear me delve into the cultural lessons gleaned from my Sicilian ancestry, the formative role family has played in shaping my creativity, why I actually love language barriers and even some funny takeaways about Sicilan food and culture. We will also explore why your ancestry is a rich resource for creative inspiration and talk through how YOU can better understand yourself through addressing familial and generational grief. Hope you love it! Strap in for a Sicilan Adventure 🍝

Chapters: 

00:04 Introduction and Ancestral Journey

00:23 The Importance of Knowing Your Roots

01:02 The Privilege of Knowing Your Ancestry

02:12 The Role of Family in Creativity

02:26 The Power of Finding YOUR Creative Topic 

04:29 My Sicilian Origin Story

06:31 The Unexpected Family ReunionS

10:04 The Emotional Impact of Meeting Family

13:31 The Trip to Sicily: A Homecoming

15:41 The Healing Power of Family Connection

25:17 The Role of Creativity in Sicilian Culture

40:53 The Grief of Losing Cultural Roots

55:09 The Miracle of Sicily Jo Ann 

59:15 Michelin Stars Are Overrated + I HATE Small Foods

01:00:37 The Uniqueness of Italian Culture

01:03:21 The Healing Power of Ancestral Connection

01:06:12 The Importance of Family in Creative Expression

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