On today’s journey, you’ll meet the multi-talented Valerie June Hockett, a Grammy-nominated artist from Tennessee. Lauded by the New York Times as a standout talent, she's a musician, singer, songwriter, poet, illustrator, and author. She's served with the President’s Committee for the Arts and Humanities, released critically acclaimed albums, and written for musical legends.  Her books include the Amazon #1 Best Selling children’s book "Maps for the Modern World" and her new book, “Light Beams, a Workbook for Being Your Badass Self”. Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode: How to align yourself with the benevolence of the Universe The power and relevance of the "badass respect mantra" The role plants have played as one of Valerie’s main awakening guides Balancing spirituality with the tumultuous world of the music industry Why it’s essential to appreciate simple pleasures as gateways to profound miracles Closing Ceremony Circle Practice: Valerie guides us in the “Light Beam Visualization Exercise” from her brand new book: “Light Beams, a Workbook for Being Your Badass Self” Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com. Learn more about Valerie June and her projects on her website, valeriejune.com, or in IG: @valeriejune This episode was made possible by KA! Enjoy their Kanna plant medicine products and other special offers using the discount code CEREMONYCIRCLE at https://kaempathogenics.com/?sca_ref=3781007.rEjaBfWJ99