Episode 177: Little Bird - Deena Goldstein's Creative Journey from Stand-Up Comedy to Writing a Memoir

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If you're looking for a way to unlock your potential for self-expression, meaningful connections, and emotional growth, then this episode is for you! Here, you'll discover the keys to unlocking creativity, connection, and healing.

Award-winning artist and former stand up comedian Deena Goldstein pens her debut memoir, OK, Little Bird. Deena's artwork has been featured in solo

and collective exhibitions, receiving numerous honors for her original acrylics. Now, "Little Bird" shares the unique, irreverent and touching relationship she had

with her cowboy father. Deena's flair for humor, unconditional love and all things offbeat make this book a memorable debut. Shelf Unbound Magazine 2022 Recommended Must Read.

Deena Goldstein and I also cover:

1. How Deena Goldstein used comedy to connect with her father and grieve his passing, as told in her book, Okay Little Bird.
2. The creative exercise of turning a reference image upside down to draw it and how this can help unleash creative energy.
3. The unique story of how Deena Goldstein went from majoring in art to a career in marketing and PR, and eventually a fall prevention home safety company.

You can find Deena on LinkedIn and check out her Website and her Book.

Remarkable Quote:

“My mom was always an amazing artist. She did pen and inks and things like that. And I think I was just kind of exposed to her doing it. It's not that she did it often, but it was enough where I was like, wow, that's really cool. So she would sit with me at the kitchen table and set out a coffee mug and have me draw it and draw it again, draw it again and again."

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