The side saga continues in the Philippines as Mike goes through a mini-repatriation nightmare with some surprising lessons revisited (00:00). Rajni and Mike talk dance (4:00). Mike opens up about his missed opportunity growing up. Rajni says that many in the industry forget the real joys of the art. “It might be as tiring as being a TCK and explaining where you are from?” (8:00) Their discussion transitions into what she is doing now with the hoop and her painful journey (11:30). “Don’t suffocate the child within.” (14:00) Rajni talks about her interaction with her family regarding her choice to dance (17:30). She talks about the critical voices around her in her art and her aspirations to support others in the community (20:00). Of course, Mike has to talk about his book (20:30) and the double-edged sword of technology. Meditation comes back into the picture again as well (24:00). The podcast ends with a story from her father about Indian society (27:00). Reach out to Mike Sullivan: https://sullyworks.com/

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