Episode Details

What does it look like to move across the country at eighteen to pursue something you love — something that isn't always celebrated, isn't always understood, and doesn't come with a guaranteed path?

In this episode, I sit down with OB — a young dancer, creator, and deeply thoughtful human being — to talk about identity, culture, belonging, and what it means to feel more sure of yourself as you grow.

We explore how OB navigates being a young Asian woman in the ballet world, what her Elemental Signature reveals about where she is right now, and how surrounding yourself with emotionally mature people changes everything.

And at the end — OB answers the question I ask every guest on this podcast.

Her answer will stay with you. 🤍

In this episode:

• Growing up between cultures and finding your own identity within both
• What it feels like to move toward the unknown with more confidence than fear
• Why being different isn't something to hide — it's something to stand in
• OB’s elemental season right now and why it makes complete sense
• The single spark that changes everything

About The Elemental Teen

The Elemental Teen is a space for teenagers and young adults to explore the deeper question of who they really are. Through the language of the four elements — fire, earth, air and water — we explore identity, self-understanding, and what it means to trust yourself in a world that is constantly telling you who to be. No overwhelm. No pressure. Just you, learning how you actually work.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

🌐 Website — www.theelementalteen.com

💻 Join the Elemental Teen Community on Skool — https://www.skool.com/the-elemental-teen-4668/about

📸 Instagram — @the_elemental_teen

🔮 Find your free birth chart — https://www.astro.com/horoscope

A Note From Micki

The Elemental Teen is an educational and self-discovery space. The content shared in this podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health support, therapy, or medical advice. If you or a teenager you know is struggling, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional or contact a crisis support line in your area.

If you're in the US, you can reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

You are not alone. 🤍

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