Vulnerable Heart and Creative Stillness (with Dhayana Alejandrina)
Liberation is Lit Podcast
In this episode, we welcome writer Dhayana Alejandrina to discuss storytelling, social change, and Dhayana’s concept “Creative Stillness,” a reframe of writer’s block as a needed pause to live life and spark creativity. Dhayana shares her origins as a writer, her focus on capturing humanness, and how social media pressures and hyper-capitalism can distort creative worth, emphasizing trusting your voice and what true support looks like beyond trends.
Dhayana’s Book
Where to find Dhayana
https://dhayana-alejandrina.square.site/
Timeline
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
01:15 Dhayana Writing Origins
03:06 Creative Stillness Explained
06:21 Creating Under Pressure
11:42 Why Community Matters
16:26 Published Works and Workshops
18:53 Staying Grounded as a Writer
22:14 Advice for Community Impact
24:48 Where to Find Dhayana
25:37 Closing and Call to Action
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