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A Weekly Essay Series inspired by my life as a writer/director, arts entrepreneur, and professor.
For those of you creating your own lives from scratch.
Inspired by Letters To A Young Poet by Rilke.

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About Olivia Lilley

I am a Chicago based writer/director of film, live events, social media, and theatre. I am the CEO of The Debate, a film development, financing, and distribution company. I'm host at The Future of Art In America, A New Models Podcast and Live Show.

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