Chinese singer-songwriter Miist had a top 25 Billboard AC hit, and now she has launched the Make Me Smile with Miist podcast. Her most recent episode dropped on Thursday, and it's "about the power of imagination and gratitude even in the most difficult times. The singer-songwriter and host shares what helped her heal after being abandoned at five years old, surviving terminal cancer by age 28, and discovering her musical gift at 34 years old. The Teen Cancer America Ambassador also plays her original song 'She,' bringing to life the nurturing figure she wished she had."
According to a press release, "Miist shows listeners how imagination can help us cope, heal, and foster forgiveness, as well as how a playful yet potent 15-second action can instantly boost your mood. The show feels like an inspiring TED® talk, blending personal stories, compelling insights, original music, and small yet powerful actions that could change your and someone else’s world. The premiere episode 'Could You Lend Me a Smile, Part 1' explores how small acts like offering a smile could even save a life. She remembers a young man in Tokyo who passed away alone in his apartment and was not found for weeks, a heartbreaking case of what’s become known as 'Lonely Death.'"
“I never forgot his story,” shares Miist. “I imagined him walking on the streets with the sounds of thousands of footsteps passing by and wondered if anyone had ever bothered to lend him a smile."
Hear the podcast here.
