Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Asia Raine. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Asia , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Let’s talk legacy – what sort of legacy do you hope to build?

I desire to leave a legacy that stimulates society to mature spiritually in unique and diverse ways authentic to each soul. Where unworthy rulers and critical voices are refused access and the rightful place of instinctual growth is valued and nurtured. I recognize my place in this world as one of its most determined guardians, assertively engaging with life, knowing we are strongest as we call forward recruits when in need and stand fiercely alone if required, to hold sacred space for self and others. I’ve come to realize that chaos and questions are the playground of initiation, and have moved from the territory of self-doubt and mistrust to the wild wilderness of creation – a land that is ever changing and often requires radical surrender to the Unseen as my guide.

My story is one of curiosity, creativity and courage and as I continue to follow my inner compass. And if I can inspire others to trust in their sense of wonder and magic and invite them along as travel companions, I believe we can step beyond ourselves into the grandeur of dreams yet to be lived.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

I am a visionary, a mentor, a mother, a business owner, a silversmith, artisan, mediator, survivor, a podcast host, teacher, and lover. I am a truth bringer. I’ve been known as a catalyst, been called a troublemaker, and have befriended discernment. I’ve learned that peace exists in balance between dark and light.

I’m known mainly for my work as a silversmith and jewelry instructor. That journey didn’t begin until 2012 when I was inspired while in Ireland to re-awaken my own creative spark through art mediums I had not yet explored. I found myself diving into two unrelated worlds; that of metal work and the other being fiber arts. Each had important components for where I am now and became foundational in how I chose to say ‘yes’ to the unknown. As I asked more questions and followed my curiosity and desires, I found the wave of exploration was taking me directly into entrepreneurship, instructing and jewelry making.

Eventually, the art became the craft, which became the discipline and practice, which gave me the ability to pass it along and teach others. I make artisan crafted jewelry from precious metals such as silver, gold and copper, utilizing semi-precious stones and other materials. Each piece is hand crafted and commands my full attention. Sharing these skills through teaching workshops and classes came naturally and I currently hold workshops in my studio in Helper, Utah. I also travel to Moab a few times each year and offer the community the chance to play with fire, metal and stones. I’ve been an instructor at Sundance Mountain resort, the University of Utah’s Lifelong Living program, BGolden Jewelry School and have been a guest instructor in other studios in Utah and other states.

The thing that makes me most proud is the journey that has surprised even me. I began by following a desire and a curiosity and have been rewarded in numerous ways. My life has been colorful and diverse, and I am truly excited by the energy and influence my jewelry has on those who wear it. Each piece has a life of its own and I don’t take my part for granted. I have come to see how my role of creator is sacred and that spirit is carried within each piece I make. When someone loves what they do, you can feel it. And, as an instructor, it is my privilege to work closely with people who want to experience what it is like to hold a torch, sit with metal and stone designs and see that vision come to life. In the world of alchemy, I get a front row seat as I watch people change and elements dance with them. It’s truly delightful.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

In 2015 I made a decision to accept an offer to move to Colorado with the intention to build a business partnership that featured my jewelry and my business partner’s handmade natural skincare line. Within two months everything dissolved, and my investments of time, money, relocating and energy were gone or greatly stressed. I was still desirous to stay in the area and rebuild slowly, so I took a job at Whole Foods Market and looked for a place to live. Unfortunately, a series of events created a situation where I found myself homeless in an unfamiliar area. By divine grace, a woman (who became a dear friend) let me sleep on her couch for a few months. That experience was one of the most difficult times for me on many levels. I went to sleep each night grateful for a bed and gas in my car. Family dynamics were not going smoothly and I honestly felt I had no resources.

And then I received a call to be part of a makers mission to Hyderabad, India to teach women and girls in the slums how to sew and make jewelry. That 5 week experience echoed some of what I had just been living, and yet the light that grew within me and the joy of the women we worked with in India deeply affected me. I moved back to Utah after that trip, determined to continue sharing and teaching and connecting with people because the human spirit is truly the compass that leads us to the holy grail of love. And we have the privilege of walking and sharing that journey with each other. It’s honestly up to us how well we travel that path.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

I had to learn what true poverty is and unlearn the westernized definition of it. When I was in Guatemala, helping a non profit group (Cultiva) help indigenous residents learn how to plant gardens and grow food, I learned that what I thought was poverty was not the true definition. Poverty resides in the mind, not in your state of being. What we live internally is directly reflected externally, and how we live, when we live well, the richness of our lived experience is what abolishes the mental poverty. People can be money wealthy, and still mentally impoverished, depressed, self-depreciating, and hopeless. I saw how my own inner destitution was the driving factor in my external reality and by changing my internal lens, the realms of possibility and fruitfulness became the fuel to my fire.

Contact Info:

• Website: asiaraine.com
• Instagram: asia_raine_designs
• Facebook: Asia Raine https://www.facebook.com/asia.dutson
• Youtube: Asia Raine @asiaraine3213 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoJ-IhMqmjE86z8gUCyybuA

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