Summary

In this episode of Decoding the Flow, Drica Lobo sits down with Deborah Liss, a Brazilian writer and filmmaker whose life has been shaped by creativity from an early age.

In this conversation, Deborah Liss shares her creative journey, from her early experiences with art and storytelling to her transition to the United States to pursue her dreams. She discusses the importance of authenticity in creativity, her latest projects including the book 'Baby Seeker' and her latest short-film 'Broken', addressing domestic violence, and the rituals that nurture her creative process. Deborah emphasizes the transformative power of art in processing pain and trauma, and the legacy that artists can create through their work.

Key Takeaways

• Creativity has been a guiding force in Deborah's life since childhood

• Living a creative life requires courage, presence, and vulnerability

• Moving countries can be part of answering a creative calling

• Authenticity is essential for meaningful artistic expression

• Creative rituals help sustain long-term inspiration

• Art can transform life experiences into purpose and connection

• Creating is also about building a legacy beyond ourselves

Sound Bites

• "Creativity saves lives."

• "Be really true to yourself."

• "Art allows us to turn experience into meaning."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Deborah Liss 02:47 The Early Creative Journey 11:45 Transition to the United States 15:25 Living a Creative Life 19:00 Domestic Violence 22:20 The Birth of The Baby Seeker 23:00 Cycles of Domestic Violence 25:21 Storytelling Through Film 28:00 Creative Rituals 39:00 Future Projects

About the Guest

Deborah Liss is a writer and filmmaker whose work explores creativity as a pathway to truth, healing, and self-expression. Rooted in storytelling from an early age, Deborah has spent her life transforming lived experience into meaningful creative work.

She is the author of The Baby Seeker and is known for her thoughtful, courageous approach to writing and filmmaking. Through her work, Deborah invites audiences to reflect on authenticity, creative courage, and the power of art to shape both personal and collective legacy.

DeborahLiss.com | INSTAGRAM: @deborahliss

About the Host

Drica Lobo is a visual artist, author, and creative mentor based in California. She is the creator and host of Decoding the Flow, a podcast exploring creative consciousness, flow states, and what it means to live from creation rather than reaction.

Through her art, writing, and conversations with creatives from around the world, Drica guides artists and seekers back to their innate creative power — blending intuition, discipline, and soulful presence. Her work invites people to see creativity not just as a practice, but as a way of life.

DricaLobo.com | INSTAGRAM: @dricaloboart

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