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What This New Podcast Is & Why You Need It In Your Life.

'Here I Am' is a podcast that embraces the changes of the world and within, bringing you back to who you really are. 

In it's introductory episode, our new host Anna East introduces herself, tells us us about her wildly unusual life thus far, and why she is impassioned to be here and chat with us now. Get a sneak peek into future conversations and be a part of the conversation! "Call in, say hello, and tell me about yourself, too!"

Finn Magee of Phang Nga Elephant park discusses why we need to & how we can help elephants in Thailand during COVID-19.

Here I Am's first guest, Finn Magee, is interviewed on what it's like to work with elephants in a Thai sanctuary, how they've been affected by COVID-19, and how we can help the elephants, ourselves. 
Finn is a volunteer with Phang Nga Elephant Park in Thailand, and has a mission to spread the word about how we can help Thai elephants--today.

Both Anna and Rose have shaved their heads, and since everyone has been asking--here's why!
Grab a cup of tea and listen into stories of love, loss, freedom, and bravery. This might just be the medicine you need.  

Guest Rose Mattingly is a medicine woman, ladysmith and jeweler. As world traveler, she's found herself assisting others on their personal spiritual journey as a guide.

Finding Your Voice and Trusting It

Australian Filmmaker, Performer, and YouTube Content Creator Jess Golle joins host Anna East for a grounded conversation about their own personal journeys of finding their voice in this world. As creatives, young women, and big dreamers, they are both learning how to trust their intuition and own their ideas. 

Why it's important to embrace ourselves, exactly as we are now.

Anna East celebrates one month of broadcasting the Here I Am podcast with a down to earth chat of why it's important to pause, check in, and and embrace all of who we are, right now. Join her for a grounded conversation and what feels a refreshing deep breath.

Model, Public Speaker, and Light-worker Imari Spigner Ashcroft joins Anna East to talk about walking in  your authentic self.

We all value authenticity. But what does it mean to be authentic, ourselves? How do we find that, keep it, and live our life in a way that doesn't compromise us? Imari Spigner Ashcroft joins Anna East to talk about the journey they've both taken to walk in who they truly are, and how each step provides a lesson they haven't expected. 

If  you could re-create your world post COVID-19 lockdown, what would you do differently? Anna East and Anne Curtis discuss what they'd like to change.

Do you value people? The natural world? Health? What would you like to improve as we move forward? As an explorer, creative, and lover of both people and justice, guest Anne Curtis is joining Here I Am host Anna East to talk about what they've learned over the lockdown, and how they'd like to re-create their worlds there after. 

#BlackLivesMatter, Racial Injustice, and thoughts on America, today.

Art used in slideshow:
George Floyd Portrait by: Shirien @shirien.creates
Protester Painting by: Nikkolas Smith @nikkolas_smith

Anti-Racist Resource Guide (orgs, movies, podcasts, books & more)
goodgoodgood.co/anti-racism-resources
For Artists--No Going Back: A COVID-19 Cultural Strategy Activation Guide
https://www.culturalpower.org/stories/o-going-back-covid-19-cultural-strategy-activation/

History Repeats Itself: Or does it have to? How to disrupt historical cycles with Historian Gene Albertson.

We are faced with a tumultuous, activated time. The world is awakening to what deep wounds still need to be healed. We have the choice to change our world for the better and it might help to take a look at the past. Historian Gene Albertson chats with host Anna East to talk about why our current society runs the way it does, and how that information can influence our next steps to re-create society as we know it. 

You may also know Gene from his voice and mind on bUneke Unscripted's Thursday night show! 

How can travel and an open mind help us evolve with the current world? Listen in for fresh perspectives and to hear a new outlook from special guest Chris Pinder & host Anna East's POV!

A resilient artist, a powerful public speaker, and a high school graduate amidst the COVID-19 pandemic... Who is Kayden Hunt? Listen to this powerful, yet compassionate young woman for a fresh take on life.

Can we regenerate our broken world? How about from the ground up, literally? What is permaculture and how can you benefit from it? Host Anna East talks with expert Permanick about what permaculture is, and why today's world could use more of it.