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The MOST Creative Story: She Taught Her Dog to 'Talk' & Wrote a Book About It w/ Alexis Devine aka @WhatAboutBunny
This week on Unleash, you'll hear from artist, author and internet sensation, Alexis Devine, who shares her journey of teaching her dog, Bunny, to communicate via the use of talking buttons. The unique approach to pet communication garnered Alexis viral fame on TikTok, with her page 'whataboutbunny'. We delve into Alexis' book, 'I Am Bunny', that details her experiences and revelations about herself and her creativity through teaching Bunny. The conversation also touches on the interesting overlap of creativity and science, Alexis' autism diagnosis, navigating life's unexpected turns, and cultivating patience during the creative process.
Timestamps/Chapters:
00:04 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:38 Interview begins
03:02 Alexis's Artistic Journey/Life before Bunny
06:02 Impact of the Pandemic and Bunny's Arrival
06:16 Teaching Bunny to Communicate
07:58 Alexis's Unexpected Internet Fame
08:21 Reflections on Alexis's Artistic Career
09:46 Transitioning to a New Creative Path
19:24 The Role of Empathy in Communication
22:37 Advice for Teaching Dogs to Communicate.
26:37 The Journey to Writing a Book
27:26 The Process of Writing and Overcoming Challenge
29:01 Releasing the Book and Dealing with Vulnerability
30:12 Sharing Personal Trauma in the Book
31:47 Balancing Light and Deep Moments in the Book
39:34 The Intersection of Art and Science
41:19 Participation in a Canine Cognition Study
42:30 Discovering Autism diagnosis Through Bunny & repairing childhood hurts
46:07 Reflecting on the Journey with Bunny
47:37 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
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