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00:00 Meet Anna Nyakana: Artist & Author
02:47 Owning Your Journey & Early Influences
05:04 Childhood in Berlin and Moving to the US
07:45 Adapting to a New Culture & Learning English
10:54 Finding Beauty & Unity in Challenging Environments
12:31 Early Music Journey & Using Creativity
14:45 Music's Healing Power & Artistic Growth
18:08 Building the Nia Zuri Universe
21:09 From Music Industry to Children's Books
24:39 Nia Zuri Books & Changing Education
28:18 Entrepreneurship, Recognition, and Representation
32:45 Balancing Creative Work & Personal Life
36:15 Challenges of Delegation & Keeping Organized
38:55 Integrity in the Music Industry
42:09 Growing Through Setbacks & Success
46:00 Defining Purpose & Chasing Impact
49:19 Youth Activism and Humanitarian Work
52:22 Life-Changing Car Accident & New Perspective
55:32 Breaking Barriers: Connecticut Magazine Cover
01:00:00 Leaving a Legacy & Upcoming Projects
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