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EP029: Sammie's Story of Transformation

Jessica and Sammie talk about how their life experiences transformed them into the person they are today. They also discuss the dangers of piercing oneself. Stay tuned for the next episode! Listen in and leave your comments below! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 0:41 - Meet Sammie 1:31 - Sammie shares what got her into aesthetics 5:59 - Sammie talks about how she wants to look the way that she do since she were five 9:59 - Jessica and Sammie talk about how they confide to their sisters about their piercings 13:38 - Sammie gives advice to those who are struggling with their parents and doesn’t have the same sense of self 15:09 - “It's gonna be okay,you can always take piercings out and get them repierced and don't do it yourself.” - Sammie 16:00 - Jessica and Sammie discuss the possible outcomes if you pierce yourself 19:11 - Sammie shares the craziest thing she have ever done to her hair #iamAvanti Podcast is brought to you by iamAvanti.com. AvantiBodyJewelry.com Use promo code "PODCAST" for 10% off your next purchase of the best Body Jewelry available!

EP028: Ann's Story of Transformation

Jessica and Ann talk about how piercings and body modifications transform them as a person. Listen and learn to this fun conversation! Stay tuned for the next episode! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 1:00 - Meet Ann 2:33 - “It's nice to get to know more people and be able to help them.” - Ann 5:38 - Ann talks about her piercings 9:55 - “I actually wasn't planning on getting in on anything pierced but I kind of have this shiny ball syndrome where I see jewelry and then I want it!” - Ann 10:31 - Ann narrates how she got her first piercing 15:59 - Ann’s whole timeline of getting her piercings 19:33 - Ann shares what piercing she is looking forward to have 20:27 - “It's always fun. I see it as a collaborative art project.” - Jessica 21:20 - Ann shares how she feels with her piercings and body modifications 23:51 - Jessica and Ann talks about how piercings transformed them as a person 32:37 - Ann ends the conversation with an advice #iamAvanti Podcast is brought to you by iamAvanti.com. AvantiBodyJewelry.com Use promo code "PODCAST" for 10% off your next purchase of the best Body Jewelry available!

EP027: Sarah's Journey of Self-Expression

Jessica and Sarah talk about how Sarah went from neuroscientist to artist. Listen and learn how creativity can be expressed through body modifications! Stay tuned for the next episode! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 0:32- Meet Sarah 2:51 - “The cool thing about what is happening in the world right now is a lot of people are finding themselves with a lot of spaciousness in time.” - Sarah 4:17 - Sarah shows some of her artworks and explains the process of how she create them 12:24 - Sarah talks about how her own creativity is related to her body modifications 13:19 - “If the environment that I'm trying to go into is not conducive to my own self-expression, then I shouldn't be there.” - Sarah 18:34 - Sarah talks about her first body modification 22:51 - Sarah shares her thoughts about tattoos and piercings 26:53 - Sarah gives advice to everyone with a creative mindset 28:56 - “If someone doesn't like the piece that you've done, then they're not the ones that the piece was for.” - Jessica #iamAvanti Podcast is brought to you by iamAvanti.com. AvantiBodyJewelry.com Use promo code "PODCAST" for 10% off your next purchase of the best Body Jewelry available!

EP026: Zani's Journey of Self-Expression

Jessica and Zani talk about their piercing experiences. Zani also shares how it is like to grow up in a foster care system. Stay tuned for the next episode! Listen in and leave your comments below! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 0:44 - Meet Zani 1:33 - Zani talks about her piercings 6:46 - Zani’s advice before getting a piercing 7:56 - “I think any form of modification is a way to let your inside shine out” - Jessica 8:02 - Jessica and Zani talks about listening to one’s inner voice to express oneself 11:10 - “Piercings and tattoos helped me find myself.” - Jessica 11:39 - Zani gives advice to everyone who is nervous to make a change for themselves 13:04 - Zani’s advice to the young ones who are new to modification who are having a hard time dealing with negative comments 16:20 - Zani shares her experience growing up in foster care 20:13 - Zani talks about the misconceptions associated with people who grew up in the foster care system 25:21 - Zani shares how empowering it is to have one’s own sibling in foster care 27:34 - Zani concluded the interview by giving advice to anyone who's facing any challenges at home #iamAvanti Podcast is brought to you by iamAvanti.com. AvantiBodyJewelry.com Use promo code "PODCAST" for 10% off your next purchase of the best Body Jewelry available!

EP025: Stacy's Journey of Self-Expression

Jessica and Stacy talk about their own piercing experiences. Stacy also shares the piercing experience of her daughter. Stay tuned for the next episode! Listen in and leave your comments below! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 0:26 - Meet Stacy 2:21 - Stacy talks about her piercings 6:36 - Stacy shares how it is like to be a mother to a seven-year-old daughter 9:10 - “If you can't brush your teeth, how are you going to take care of your earrings? “- Stacy 10:18 - Stacy talks about what piercings mean to her personally 11:43 - “It makes me feel much more feminine to have earrings in which is why I really like it”- Stacy 15:06 - Stacy gives advice to parents who have kids who are wanting to get modified 19:07 - Stacy ends the conversation by giving advice to anyone who is curious about getting any sort of modifications but isn't really sure if they want to go through with it #iamAvanti Podcast is brought to you by iamAvanti.com. AvantiBodyJewelry.com Use promo code "PODCAST" for 10% off your next purchase of the best Body Jewelry available!