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Harmonizing Healing & Activism: The Amikaeyla Gaston Odyssey
Season 3 · Episode 42

Harmonizing Healing & Activism: The Amikaeyla Gaston Odyssey

Discover the transformative power of music as therapy, with the acclaimed Amikaeyla Gaston. Dive deep into her journey of healing, activism, and diplomacy across cultures. From her life-altering experiences to her recognition by the United Nations, Amikaeyla reveals how she's leveraging the arts to champion global change and wellness.

RISE Urban Nation: Own Your Story. Scale Your Impact. · Amikaeyla Gaston, Taryell Simmons

October 21, 20231h 4m

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Show Notes

  • Guest: Amikaeyla Gaston, renowned for her voice recognized by NPR, and as a global influencer in healing through the arts.
  • Topics Discussed: The role of music in therapy, diplomacy through cultural engagements, and global initiatives fostering change.
  • Highlights:
    • Amikaeyla's journey as the Founder of the International Cultural Arts and Healing Sciences Institute and co-Executive Director for World Trust Educational Services Organization.
    • Her international work as a Cultural Arts Ambassador for the State Department.
    • Amikaeyla's groundbreaking program fostering dialogue across traditions and nationalities, acknowledged by institutions like USAID and the United Nations.
  • Achievements:
    • A twelve-time WAMMY Award recipient.
    • Winner of the United Nations Global Woman Award, Voss Foundation Emerging Women Leaders Award, and more.
  • Connect with Amikaeyla:

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