"Mommy, Why Is Your Skin So Brown?", Feeling "Other Than", and "50 New Things"; The Miraculous Messenger, Maria Leonard Olsen

Most People Don't... But You Do! · Feb 18, 2022 · 45m

I met Maria Leonard Olsen in New York City when we both were filming our TEDx Talk. Immediately I was drawn to her intellect and communication style. Relaxed, mindful, yet disarmingly intense and so very powerful! She shared her story with me on that day, and now with the world through various platforms. She overcame a tumultuous childhood to live in a place of content. Through her writings, she has enabled others to embrace their uniqueness and accept their imperfect lives. She remains non-judgmental of how others behave toward her realizing that everyone has difficulty.

She is a biracial…