The MOST Creative Story: She Taught Her Dog to 'Talk' & Wrote a Book About It w/ Alexis Devine aka @WhatAboutBunny

This week on Unleash, you'll hear from artist, author and internet sensation, Alexis Devine, who shares her journey of teaching her dog, Bunny, to communicate via the use of talking buttons. The unique approach to pet communication garnered Alexis viral fame on TikTok, with her page 'whataboutbunny'. We delve into Alexis' book, 'I Am Bunny', that details her experiences and revelations about herself and her creativity through teaching Bunny. The conversation also touches on the interesting overlap of creativity and science, Alexis' autism diagnosis, navigating life's unexpected turns, and cultivating patience during the creative process. Timestamps/Chapters: 00:04 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:38 Interview begins 03:02 Alexis's Artistic Journey/Life before Bunny 06:02 Impact of the Pandemic and Bunny's Arrival 06:16 Teaching Bunny to Communicate 07:58 Alexis's Unexpected Internet Fame 08:21 Reflections on Alexis's Artistic Career 09:46 Transitioning to a New Creative Path 19:24 The Role of Empathy in Communication 22:37 Advice for Teaching Dogs to Communicate. 26:37 The Journey to Writing a Book 27:26 The Process of Writing and Overcoming Challenge 29:01 Releasing the Book and Dealing with Vulnerability 30:12 Sharing Personal Trauma in the Book 31:47 Balancing Light and Deep Moments in the Book 39:34 The Intersection of Art and Science 41:19 Participation in a Canine Cognition Study 42:30 Discovering Autism diagnosis Through Bunny & repairing childhood hurts 46:07 Reflecting on the Journey with Bunny 47:37 Closing Remarks and GratitudeHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.