Open Heart with Lu Leslan
Join musician and filmmaker Lu as she shares intimate stories about finding unexpected connections in life. From exploring identity through names to navigating between cultures, from creative breakthroughs to encounters with nature - each episode digs into moments of genuine human experience. Through vulnerable storytelling and reflection, Lu invites listeners to discover their own surprising connections in everyday life. Send your questions and stories - let's explore these connections together.
Open Heart with Lu Leslan
What's in a Name? | Finding Freedom through Identity
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What’s in a name—and how does it shape who we are? In this episode, Lu shares her journey through four different names and the freedom in choosing her true identity.
Show notes:
- The story behind Lu’s birth name, Kai-Li Teng, inspired by Grace Kelly
- Challenges of adapting and mispronouncing names as an immigrant
- Name changes through marriage and personal transformation
- Becoming Lu Leslan: the choice of a name that feels authentic and whole
- Reflection on what names mean to us and their power to define or free us
Connect with Lu:
Have a story about your name? Want to share your journey? Email Lu at lu@leslancreativestudio.com
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Lu's first documentary: Take a Bow: The Ingrid Clarfield Story (2011)