{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fa4a6147c-6e9f-483c-b7c6-00d3bfac874c","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"The Art of Mindfulness: How Curating Heals with Rachel Vancelette\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/a4a6147c-6e9f-483c-b7c6-00d3bfac874c\"></iframe>","title":"The Art of Mindfulness: How Curating Heals with Rachel Vancelette","description":"&lt;p&gt;In this enriching episode of &lt;em&gt;The&lt;/em&gt; &lt;em&gt;Mindful Living &lt;/em&gt;with host Sana, we explore how art, mindfulness, and technology can beautifully intersect to nurture healing and connection. Curator and art-tech entrepreneur Rachel Vancelette joins us to share the story behind &lt;em&gt;A Curator\u2019s Sketchbook&lt;/em&gt;, co-authored with actor and artist Billy Zane. The book captures the behind-the-scenes journey of their exhibition &lt;em&gt;Odyssey&lt;/em&gt; on the French Riviera, reflecting on grief, creativity, and community. Rachel opens up about how curating is not just an aesthetic act\u2014but a mindful and emotional process of presence and reflection. She also dives into her platform &lt;em&gt;Intro Expert&lt;/em&gt;, designed to foster human connection through creative virtual exchanges.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Guest:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Rachel Vancelette is a global art curator, art-tech innovator, and founder of Vancelette Global Art Acquisitions. She&amp;#39;s the co-author of &lt;em&gt;A Curator\u2019s Sketchbook&lt;/em&gt; with Billy Zane and the mind behind &lt;em&gt;Intro Expert&lt;/em&gt;, a platform that connects creatives across 40+ categories to inspire, earn, and share stories. Rachel believes deeply in the power of art to heal, empower, and build mindful communities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Art can serve as a powerful tool for mindfulness and emotional healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Curating isn\u2019t just about aesthetics\u2014it\u2019s an act of reflection and presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Intro Expert is reimagining how creatives connect, collaborate, and earn.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Digital spaces, when curated mindfully, can hold deep emotional intimacy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Journaling, sketching, and reflective creation help preserve moments and deepen intent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creativity isn\u2019t just expression\u2014it\u2019s a vital act of self-care in today\u2019s fast-paced world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Rachel:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href=&quot;https://vancelette.com/&quot;&gt;http://www.vancelette.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://shop.snap-collective.com/products/odyssee-saint-jean-cap-ferrat-a-curators-sketchbook-by-billy-zane-diane-detalle?srsltid=AfmBOopccAUqbYDrkXZ3cujEz-ZhMZPNlaocnD-PfCpf716UthNnMPRZ&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferer&quot;&gt;Book&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Platform: &lt;a href=&quot;https://introexpert.com/&quot;&gt;https://www.introxpert.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @rvancelette&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Want to be a guest on &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Mindful Living&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;DM Me Here: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik&quot;&gt;https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe To Newsletter: &lt;a href=&quot;https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/&quot;&gt;https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join Community: &lt;a href=&quot;https://nas.io/healthymind&quot;&gt;https://nas.io/healthymind&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay Tuned And Follow Us!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube - &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram - &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d4888b69-9c3a-4b6b-9fcc-7507b9b6b466/145da5e7957a722ef2dfa81854b5940c.jpg"}