Cheri Carandanis is a professional abstract artist. In 2019, a brain injury abruptly ended her 25-year career as an army nurse, turning the healer into the one in need of healing. With the logical, left side of her brain damaged, she stepped terrified into the unknown world of creativity.
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Cheri's Art Website: https://www.carandanisfineart.com/
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Kickin' It With Keener Podcast #015 - Cheri Carandanis
FULL EPISODE – Watch or Listen: https://youtu.be/stk14o5WJzo
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LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS: What part of Cheri's story hit you the hardest?
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
06:02 The Impact of Brain Injury
12:00 Tragedy and Transformation
14:55 Military Experience and 9/11
19:52 Reflections on War and Humanity
23:55 The Importance of Nature and Grounding
29:43 Mental Health and Holistic Approaches
31:16 The Power of Connection and Community
35:44 Art as a Medium for Healing and Expression
41:25 Navigating the Business of Art
50:22 Manifesting Dreams Through Mind Movies
55:51 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Creativity
01:03:25 Embracing Your Unique Style
01:05:06 The Importance of Being Ready to Learn
01:05:54 Lessons from the Dying
01:08:03 The Power of Connection in Nursing
01:09:52 Life Lessons from Critical Moments
01:11:17 The Fragility of Life and Love
01:12:50 Overcoming Barriers to Receiving Love
01:14:45 Healing the Inner Child
01:17:07 The Body Keeps the Score
01:18:05 Continuous Growth and Learning
01:20:18 Navigating the Art Business
01:23:17 Building an Email List
01:24:46 Pricing and Value in Art
01:27:55 Exploring Different Avenues in Art
01:30:44 Finding the Right Gallery Representation
01:32:06 The Role of Storytelling in Art
01:34:24 The Future of Artistic Expression
01:35:54 The Heartbeat of Street Art
01:38:44 Kinetic Energy in Painting
01:40:09 Art as Therapy and Healing
01:42:08 The Commission Process: A Personal Touch
01:44:35 The Story Behind 'Scarred'
01:49:27 Creating in Times of Grief
01:55:34 Continuous Learning and Growth
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