While I used to teach with other online learning platforms, gradually, I felt ready to host my own program and start my independent creative business.
I started to teach a new kind of filmmaking, one that was heart-driven and didn't depend on heavy elaborate equipment. My first class stayed on my hard drive for a year before I had the courage to publish it.
On my travels, I felt the call to record the stories of the amazing people I was meeting. I scrapped together my own filmmaking education- which led me to create a new style of minimalist filmmaking. The rejection letters, the self doubt, the inner critic, the judgment from my community, the uncertain messy middles, the sleepless nights from worrying about next month's bills...all were parts of this path that have forged who I am today.
I booked a one way flight to Japan, where I'd live in a 14th century Zen monastery. I lived with 7 old monks like Snow White living with 7 dwarfs. This kicked off a 4 year journey living in monasteries of different traditions around the world.
As my parents were both devoted scientists (my father discovered a cell), science was the only path I knew. I worked hard to make sure I'd follow in their steps.
Contemplating the meaning of life since I was a babe. I was born as a shy kid into a family of scientists, where I'd receive microscopes for birthday gifts. While I didn't speak in school, I'd come back home and twirl like a whirling dervish to my favorite Tina Turner cassette.
Guiding Others Home
Teaching
Filmmaking
Monastery Adventures
Lost, Unhappy Scientist
A Shy Kid
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I didn't always spend my days doing what I love, in deep connection with my creative core.
It did not always look like this
An ex-scientist turned contemplative creative and guide of playful personal growth journeys, living in the Italian countryside.Very into: off-the-beaten-path travel, studio ghibli films, the sound of trees, teahouses, my family, mountains!
I'm Dandan
While I used to teach with other online learning platforms, gradually, I felt ready to host my own program and start my independent creative business.
I started to teach a new kind of filmmaking, one that was heart-driven and didn't depend on heavy elaborate equipment. My first class stayed on my hard drive for a year before I had the courage to publish it.
On my travels, I felt the call to record the stories of the amazing people I was meeting. I scrapped together my own filmmaking education- which led me to create a new style of minimalist filmmaking. The rejection letters, the self doubt, the inner critic, the judgment from my community, the uncertain messy middles, the sleepless nights from worrying about next month's bills...all were parts of this path that have forged who I am today.
I booked a one way flight to Japan, where I'd live in a 14th century Zen monastery. I lived with 7 old monks like Snow White living with 7 dwarfs. This kicked off a 4 year journey living in monasteries of different traditions around the world.
As my parents were both devoted scientists (my father discovered a cell), science was the only path I knew. I worked hard to make sure I'd follow in their steps.
Contemplating the meaning of life since I was a babe. I was born as a shy kid into a family of scientists, where I'd receive microscopes for birthday gifts. While I didn't speak in school, I'd come back home and twirl like a whirling dervish to my favorite Tina Turner cassette.
Guiding Others Home
Teaching
Filmmaking
Monastery Adventures
Lost, Unhappy Scientist
A Shy Kid
From Lost Scientist to Aligned Creative journey with me >
I didn't always spend my days doing what I love, in deep connection with my creative core.
It did not always look like this
An ex-scientist turned contemplative creative and guide of playful personal growth journeys, living in the Italian countryside.
good food, music, poetry, acts of service.
Creating soulful learning experiences that awaken clarity, joy, and alignment.
Practice.
play, contribution, beauty, reliability, thoughtfulness, simplicity, integrity.
Q: your favorite word?
Q: love language?
Q: core values?
cute animal reels on instagram
ice skating, Skiing
old stationary shops
The italian dolomites
Japanese Bentos!
adventures with my mom
Chopin nocturnes
1. I Starred in a Healthy dupe oreo cookie commercial as a kid. I said they tasted like cardboard. They didn't use that take.
2. I've lived in 12 countries since I was 3 months old.
3. I played piano for 15 years.
4. I was the point guard on my middle school bball team.
5. I have a secret talent of impersonating people.
4. how do i balance the tension between wanting to hide and wanting to be seen?
3. Is motherhood a true calling for me?
5. where do I want to spend most of my year?
2. What should i grow in my new garden?
1. How can I align my business so it honors nature's rhythms?
Q: What is your ikigai?
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