Episode #81 of BAM BizTalk features host Angel Garcia in a deep, thought-provoking conversation with internationally acclaimed author, educator, and creative polymath Marita Lorabeike.

Marita shares her journey from early adversity to publishing 12 self-published books, including her award-winning debut The Infinidon.

This episode explores creativity, resilience, identity, self-publishing, education, and what it truly means to live authentically — without waiting for permission.

Topics & Timestamps:

00:00 – Creativity, Anxiety & Unleashing Your Voice Why anxiety is often stifled creativity — and how creation becomes healing.

01:00 – Meet Marita Lorabeike Author of 12 books, former educator, yoga instructor, and creative storyteller.

02:00 – Award-Winning Debut: The Infinidon Environmental themes, diverse characters, and challenging humanity’s ethics.

04:00 – Why She Chose Self-Publishing Creative control, representation, and the realities of traditional publishing

.09:20 – Teaching, Mentorship & Resilience 17 years in education, special needs classrooms, and lessons that shaped her empathy.

14:00 – Representation, Identity & Neurodiversity in Storytelling Why authentic characters matter and how media shapes perception.

27:00 – Education, AI & Critical Thinking How modern systems suppress curiosity — and why learning how to learn matters more than ever.

36:00 – Leaving Home at 15 & Becoming Self-Made Emancipation, survival, and learning by doing instead of waiting to be “ready.”

39:00 – Productivity, Discipline & Creative Output How Marita publishes books in months — not years.

45:00 – Authenticity, Purpose & Living Without Permission Why “if you wanted to, you would” isn’t harsh — it’s freeing.

If you’re a writer, creator, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner, this episode will challenge how you think about success, permission, and personal growth.

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