Amanda Michelle is a direct descendant of the Guarani Nation in Paraguay and currently resides in Southern California. Her work with Activated Living focuses on bridging both worlds of our contemporary times and traditional Indigenous ways through media, storytelling, art, consulting/ guidance and writing.Amanda currently works in assisting those who seek guidance in integrating from post-plant medicine and entheogenic journeys and ceremonies. What sets Amanda apart from most practitioners is she offers a sacred container and guidance from an Indigenous perspective and offers applications to create meaning through an animistic lens. With over a decade of experience in the creative field and holding several leadership positions within the Art and Production / Entertainment world, Amanda has found that the best way to help activate change and sharing a message is through art. With an extensive background in several formats such as film photography, mixed media, alternative processes, new media and film/ video, Amanda aims to express in creative forms the contemporary 21st century struggle of Indigenous People and honoring traditional ways.