Meet Arica Nyamsi

We were lucky to catch up with Arica Nyamsi recently and have shared our conversation below.

Arica, so excited to have you with us today. So much we can chat about, but one of the questions we are most interested in is how you have managed to keep your creativity alive.

I keep my creativity alive by listening to inspiring podcasts. The Ted Radio Hour, This American Life, The Moth and On Being are a few of my favorites.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I am a movement artist, choreographer and countercultural guide. I’m only interested in utilizing technology in the ways that it actually simplifies our lives, and I am vehemently against the automation of everything. I’m a passionate minimalist and believe that the fewer possessions we have, the fewer chores we have. Owning just what you need and use regularly creates more space for happiness, joy and focus in your life. Material things and addictive technology keeps us away from the things that make healthy humans; community, sunlight, fresh food and creativity. I’m a lover of nature and all that is natural. I teach adult Contemporary dance classes, stretch and flexibility classes and a unique creative “mommy and me” style class called Co-Choreographers where children age 0 – 3 can move and create with their caregivers. I run a Contemporary dance company that produces concerts focused on themes of social and environmental justice. I am in my mom era, and hope to inspire other parents to adopt more healthy lifestyles so our children can thrive in a polluted world taken over by AI.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Honestly, we are in the era of self employment. That can be a good or a bad thing. We need to have enough consumers to keep everyone’s personal business alive. When I started my company, it was rare for a woman, especially a young woman, to found and run a business that could create a real income for her. Nowadays, you can get rich off of social media, which is not something I ever want to do, because I try to limit my engagement with technology as much as possible for my eye, brain and mental health. The things that helped me get to where I am are tools which are no longer relevant to my industry, nor would they serve as good advice for new generations. All I can say is lead with your passion and your purpose. If you don’t know what that is yet, explore the world until it reveals itself to you. You will only be happy if you’re truly doing something you love, and that’s what matters the most.

How would you spend the next decade if you somehow knew that it was your last?

If I only had a decade left, I would travel the world with my family.

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Wilfried Nyamsi

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