Amikaeyla Gaston, Finding Forgiveness and Love Through Music
Art Heals All Wounds
09/07/22
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Today, I’m joined by Amikaeyla Gaston, a public keynote speaker, performer, educator, and author. She’s the founder and executive director of the International Cultural Arts & Healing Sciences Institute and a cultural ambassador for the US State Department. Amikaeyla leads corporations, universities, and other organizations through cultural competency, restorative justice, and racial equity training. In our conversation, we explore the concept of music as medicine, and how she has used the power of song in her own healing journey, as well as in her career.
Topics Covered:
● How the power of music ties into the power of letting go of hatred and trauma
● The connection between art, advocacy, and healing
● Powerful stories about her work with refugee communities
● Details about the workshops that she hosts about discovering your truth and embracing authentic expression
● Amikaeyla’s inspiring perspective on karmic energy
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