In this episode, Daisy sits down with Robert De Sena to talk about his book Chrysallia: The Princess of Possibility, a modern fairy tale where a young princess faces darkness not with a sword, but with intuition, love, and compassion.
Robert shares how criticism of his earlier book The Dragon Slayer, which accidentally turned the princess into a prize, which pushed him to write a story that actually empowers women.

They explore the meaning behind Chrysallia's name, her rite of passage, and the idea that the most dangerous dragon is the one we carry inside us: ego, fear, and self-doubt.

They also discuss interfaith unity and symbols from the book, like what the prism-colored flower represents, the meaning of the black-and-white leopard, and a mountain epiphany that challenges the idea that any one religion has a monopoly on truth.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to lead with courage and compassion, this conversation is for you.

00:53 Why Write Chrysallia
00:57 From Dragon Slayer to Empowerment
02:19 Meaning of Chrysallia
03:24 Mythology and Spiritual Awakening
06:02 Campbell and the Masks
07:01 Her Powers and Hero Journey
08:30 Three Trials to Enlightenment
10:54 Facing the Inner Dragon
12:38 Prism Flower and Unity
14:09 Mountain Epiphany of Faiths
15:42 Totems Leopard and Tree
17:17 Duality Men Women and Healing
19:28 Closing Thanks and Book

Robert's Socials:
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Daisy's Socials:
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