Going Beyond Our Faith And Listening To Others To Enact Positive Change With Micaela Ezra

Going Beyond with Randi Zinn

Today we are talking to my friend, the immensely talented, Micaela Ezra. Micaela is an illustrator, designer, writer and founder of AHYIN, a boutique collection of contemporary Judaica objects, designed and created with holistic, spiritual intentions.

We start our conversation diving into Micaela's journey and heritage which plays a tremendous role in the passion and inspiration for her work. An Australian native, Micaela immigrated to New York City to have the “Sex and the City” life that always fascinated her. She arrived with a handbag full of samples and knocked on doors until securing a position with leading fashion designer Cynthia Steffe (5:04).

While inspired by the beauty and creativity of the fashion industry, Micaela was searching for something more and was drawn towards a career path from a place of service. She began attending classes and reestablishing her connection with her Jewish beliefs on a deeper level which led to opportunities that planted the seed into what would become AHYIN (10:02). She even formed a connection with Gabby Bernstein, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Speaker, which led to their collaboration with the “Super Attractor” and “The Universe Has Your Back” 52 inspirational card decks.

We then discuss the role faith plays in dealing with the daily stresses of this unprecedented time of civil unrest and the critical part Jewish people can play in creating connections and driving the conversation forward in support of ending racial and social injustice (35:32).