Transform your pain into purpose through beauty and creative expression, with Kerra Bolton

We met up on the Yucatan peninsula during a vacation gone all kinds of wrong that I had attempted with my then teenage sons, many years ago. 

Disoriented by grief, having lost both of her parents in a short time, Kerra Bolton, an award-winning writer and journalist, had moved to Mexico for a mid-life do-over and to restart her life. 

Join us on this episode of The Robyn Ivy Podcast as Kerra shares her journey of how she transformed her pain into purpose through learning to shift perspective, seek out beauty, connect more deeply with her ancestors and express herself in new creative ways.

Kerra talks about the impact of losing her true north as an adult and opens up about some of her own powerful challenging experiences, including a traumatic surgery and the struggles faced as a freelancer. 

Inspired by the incredible women she knows, Kerra expresses her ambition to make changes in her own life, believing that empowering oneself can lead to collective progress. She reflects on her journey towards personal and collective liberation. 

We explore the power of metaphor, the freedom found in visual imagery, and the transformative journey towards embracing one's femininity and personal growth. Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Kerra Bolton!

Join us as we explore:

• How to deal with life circumstances when you feel disoriented as an adult
• The liberating and transformative nature of seeing through different perspectives
• Trusting the healing that comes from immersing yourself in nature 
• Why collaboration and recognizing one's resourcefulness is imperative in achieving goals.
• The impact of joy and gratitude on your overall health and the necessity of dealing with personal issues rather than ignoring them.
• And so much more

Connect with Kerra Bolton

• Website:: https://kerrabolton.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrabolton/
• Substack:: https://waterinmybones.substack.com/ 

Quick note, I just want to say thank you for listening to this episode. I know it means a lot to myself and my guests. 

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Episode #36: Judith Braun: Creative Freedom Through Discipline

Episode #46: Mary Jo Hoffman: Everyday Stillness

MORE ABOUT KERRA BOLTON:

Kerra Bolton is an award-winning writer and independent filmmaker. Transforming pain into purpose she uses the shame and trauma she has of swimming and open water to produce art and share stories that create healing art and spaces for Black families. 

For 25 years, she has collaborated with industry giants across many sectors and the globe to increase brand awareness, generate revenue and change lives. A versatile storyteller across media and social platforms, she won the New York Times Award for Outstanding Journalism. 

In her "spare" time, she is filming a feature documentary and writing a book about learning to swim, dive, and map sunken slave ships called “Return of the Black Madonna” (Director, Writer, Producer). Her work inspires courage, shifts societal narratives, and illuminates beauty. As seen in her film, Detroit Rising: How a Motor City Becomes a Restorative City (Producer and Writer).

She has been featured on CNN, Ebony and beyond. My first job was in the world-renowned Photography Department in National Geographic Magazine.

https://www.kerrabolton.com