Our Stories Woven — Ep. 2 | Youth Futures, Hope, and Imagination

Our Stories Woven is a youth-led series by REdefine celebrating rangatahi voices, lived experiences and stories shared through creativity, identity and community.In this episode of Our Stories Woven, we are joined by Lexie from Auckland, a writer and mental health advocate who shares her personal writing and the story behind her creative journey.We talk about writing as a form of self-expression, healing, and advocacy, exploring how creativity can help us process emotions, navigate mental health, and connect with others. Lexie opens up about her relationship with writing, the challenges of self-doubt, and how her understanding of creativity and originality has evolved.This conversation reflects on the importance of honest storytelling, the impact of social media on creative work, and how writing can become a space for both personal growth and community connection.