Vulnerable Heart and Creative Stillness (with Dhayana Alejandrina)

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 BookCreative StillnessAgridulceWhere to find DhayanaSubstack https://dhayana-alejandrina.square.site/InstagramTimeline00:00 Welcome and Introductions01:15 Dhayana Writing Origins03:06 Creative Stillness Explained06:21 Creating Under Pressure11:42 Why Community Matters16:26 Published Works and Workshops18:53 Staying Grounded as a Writer22:14 Advice for Community Impact24:48 Where to Find Dhayana25:37 Closing and Call to ActionThank you for being part of the Liberation is Lit podcast! If you have stories to share, want to suggest topics, or just want to connect, find us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @liberationislit or visit our website at liberationislit.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review! Remember, your voice matters, and together, through the lens of stories, we're making a difference in the world.