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LISA HAMILTON

LISA HAMILTON

by Noemi Capote "Mimi"

Creative Soul, Lisa Hamilton, shares the nectar of her illustrious heart in various artistic expressions. She’s the beholder of Nature’s essence, caring deeply for the well-being of all species and the planet, and she’s tinkering with the light that bonds us to nature, so we can remember what we are made of.

Lisa is a Herbalist, Energetic Healer, Professional Photographer, and Aerialist from Bonita Springs, Florida. Lisa has studied energy healing, EMF protection, and astro-herbalism, ever-growing her wisdom to offer effective remedies and services through The Apothefaery. “We have our medicine in our backyards,” declares Lisa, who carefully formulates natural remedies to improve our health. 

Lisa grew up doing artistic sports such as gymnastics, dance, and cheerleading. Later in life, encouraged by her friend Laura, Lisa discovered the art of aerial silks, learning acrobatic movements on a long strip of fabric attached to the ceiling. Lisa reconnected with the gymnast within, and together with Laura and other talented local performers, they brought their passion to life through captivating shows and inspiring classes.

During her college days, Lisa was driven mainly by the 3D perception. She graduated with a BA in Biology from Florida Gulf Coast University. “If I can’t see it, then it’s not real,” Lisa recalls how she wouldn’t accept anything that didn’t have physical proof. It wasn’t until she was introduced to the practice of Yoga, that she realized the depth found in the realities within herself and the physical world.

As she progressed in her journey, Lisa transmuted her life, focusing not only on the physical but also the ethereal and the magic found in nature spirits. “Faeries bring me back to nature,” Lisa shares how much she feels connected to the fae realm, where she has activated important knowledge to create elixirs that can assure a long-lasting remembrance of the body’s capability to self-heal. 

Lisa’s purpose expands into educating us on “how to connect to the nature around us and realize that we are nature.” She’s also formulating herbal remedies for animals, including frequency and energy healing for our furry friends.

Photography found its way to Lisa’s arms through her college soulmate, Eddie Kopp. He encouraged her to snap pics of the artists performing at Sugarshack Sessions for their social media, discovering she had a natural eye for it. “Sugarshack has been the ride of a lifetime. It’s been pretty great, meeting so many wonderful people.” Lisa shares how amazing it’s been to be part of Bonita Springs’s landmark music venue and how much it’s helped her expand her career as a photographer. 

“Photography is a great creative source. It winds you up in so many places,” explains Lisa, who joined the Sugarshack Media team to shoot for the Trevor Hall concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. Lisa also joined her friend, Renee’s business (Love Letters Co.), shooting for weddings, and solidifying her skills as a photographer. Lisa specializes in brand, lifestyle, and home-birth photography. In 2024, Lisa released her series, Swamp Girl Summer, a fantasy shoot with her soul sisters, floating in the mystical wetlands of Florida.

We can catch Lisa every week in the podcast, Celestial Curiosities, with her podcast sisters, Meli and Maggie, where they share insightful topics on astrology, herbal remedies, and much more.

This planet counts with the assistance of whimsical Faeries like Lisa, alchemizing our consciousness to enjoy the abundance of benefits Gaia offers and realize that we are the medicine.

“Look to nature to find your answers. Go outside. Be with nature. We are nature. We are the stars. We are the earth. Finding that connection is so important.” -Lisa Hamilton, The Apothefaery

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JAHNOI R. SMITH

JAHNOI R. SMITH

by Noemi Capote "Mimi"
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The camera is the pen used to write stories through pictures, and Creative Soul, Jahnoi R. Smith, writes inspiring messages with the lights and shadows beyond the lens. Jahnoi’s photographs surpass the limits abound in colors and speak louder than words.

Born in Jamaica and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Jahnoi is a professional photographer, writer, and artist. His inclination for photography was a mere curiosity in his early days, roaming the streets of Brooklyn, snapping pictures of the crowd. However, he didn’t get serious with photography until years later, making Portraits his specialty. 

In 2001, Jahn was diagnosed with kidney failure and moved to Boynton Beach, Florida, to get on the waiting list for a donor. After he got the call to receive his second chance, due to the delicate procedure, and extensive and excruciating recovery care, Jahnoi made Florida his permanent residence. He currently works for the City of West Palm Beach Parks Administration. 

After his successful recovery, Jahnoi would go wherever the lens took him. He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Studio Art from Florida Atlantic University and started working on creative projects. “I like to take the idea of everyday people, showing the world how people live no matter where they are,” explains Jahn, who takes inspiration from photographers from the 20th century such as Gordon Parks, Peter Lindberg, and Daido Moriyama, narrating stories with pictures.

Jahnoi collaborates with models and artists looking for self-expression, going to venues that suit the story, and evolving through the photo shoot process. He creates characters that portray meaningful concepts, such as “Cammy” and “Agent #6” made with model Sunny Strange. 

He has worked with organizations like No More Starving Artists, and the City of West Palm Beach, and you may find him at local art events capturing the magic of the moment. One snap at a time, Jahn reminds us that nothing can take away our unique perspective in life. We just need to use it for something greater and better. 

A picture can be interpreted in a million ways, yet the person holding the camera knows the meaning behind the flash and the story they want to tell. Jahnoi’s photography storytelling is a must-read.

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“Be more creative. Just do it. Pick up a pen and write. Have a story to tell? Write it down. Pick up your phone and take pictures. Just be more creative.” – Jahnoi Smith