Julie Brannen on burlesque, shewolf and liberation through performance

<p>In this conversation, I am speaking with Julie Brannen. &nbsp;Julie's mission is to <strong>restore, rewild, + reunite</strong> humanity with nature via the avenues of creativity, community, education, health + wellness.</p> <p>Her greatest joy comes from guiding folks into an organic + compassionate practice of fiercely approaching vulnerability + embodying whole-hearted living.&nbsp; Her goal is to create brave, inclusive spaces in order to allow for radiant expression, courageous liberation, + uplifting connection.</p> <p>Currently, as a performing artist, she shares her self-love journey in the form of burlesque + erotic dance as persona <em>Frann Fatale</em>. As a somatic counselor + dance/movement therapist, she is the Founder of her own private practice <em>Hues of Wholeness</em>. As a trained birth doula, she supports mothers + families during pregnancy + childbirth. She also facilitates transformative festivals in the Chicago // Midwest area + hosts retreats, trainings, + immersions internationally.</p> <p>Additionally, she is the Founder + “Mama Wolf” of <em><strong>SheWolf </strong></em><strong>Sacred</strong>, an intersectional, socially responsive, artistic comm<em>unity</em> dedicated to honoring the embodied Divine Feminine.</p> <p>She is a Certified Reiki Master Teacher (Usui + Holy Fire), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Registered Dance/Movement Therapist, with a Master of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy + Counseling, + Graduate Laban Certificate in Movement Analysis from <em>Columbia College Chicago</em>.</p> <p>Julie's all encompassing link : <a href="http://linktr.ee/onbeingjulie/" target="_blank">linktr.ee/onbeingjulie/</a></p> <p>Julie's Parkinson's performance video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nHBX3C9cBw" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nHBX3C9cBw</a></p> <p>Uptown Rhythm Festival : <a href="http://linktr.ee/uptownrhythmfestival/" target="_blank">linktr.ee/uptownrhythmfestival/</a>&nbsp;</p>