63: Meki Blackwell: Exuberance in Emotion, Discipline in Knowledge; The Intersection of Dance, Theology, and Fascia

Meki Blackwell is an Orange County native and "Movement Specialist."  Passionate about vocational calling and purposeful living, Meki views her work as practitioner of Pilates, dance, choreography, and myofascial release (manual release of connective tissue) through the lens of 'thoughtful collaboration with the great Maestro of Creation'.     Despite congenital deformation, Meki enjoyed ten years of employment as a professional dancer and loves thorough, thoughtful discussions that provide insight to the human body, movement, health, the spiritual life and formation of the soul. She holds a B.A. and M.F.A. in dance, a dance specialization in Pilates, and is a published author of graduate research in fascia release, motor recruitment and movement efficiency.     Meki has lived in Asia and Europe as well as Orange County, feels somewhat certain that God is neither democrat nor republican, and cries every time she hears a good country song.  She loves expanding her community and is quite honored to deep dive with other like-minded people via the Up and Comers Show.   For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/meki     Time-Markers:   5:30 - Name Origins 8:30 - Getting to Know Meki 14:00 - Why Meki Loves Theology 18:00 - Why Theology is Important 21:15 - Our Generations Biggest Question 26:30 - Meki The Idealist 28:30 - Meki's Background 39:30 - Meki's Dance Career 49:45 - Meki's Current Life 52:30 - How Meki Became a Movement Specialist 1:00:30 - Fascial Work 1:10:00 - America and Healthcare 1:14:30 - How People Take Ownership of Their Health 1:23:00 - Meaning and Implication of Shalom 1:26:30 - Enneagram Talk 1:35:30 - Meki's Life Verse 1:36:45 - Most Predominant Question 1:38:30 - What Meki Believes That She Wishes Others Believed 1:39:30 - Best Investment She's Made 1:40:00 - Meki's Favorite Books 1:41:30 - Who Meki Would Be In Another Life 1:43:00 - Morning Text Reminder