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Sober Saturdayz Spotlights Dora Kola (Rockstars, Exotic Dance, and Sobriety)
Sober Saturdayz Spotlights Dora Kola (Rockstars, Exotic Dance, and Sobriety)
Sober Saturdayz Spotlights Dora Kola (Rockstars, Exotic Dance, and Sobriety)
Saturday 31st July 2021
Discover how Dora Kola's sobriety transformed her creativity and personal life on 'Sober is Dope'.
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Get the buttons here!Dora Kola's Sobriety: Fueling Creativity and Defying Stigmas
Now we could create in our recovery and we don't have to get permission from our drug of choice to show up, and that's the biggest thing.
How does sobriety impact creativity, especially in the high-pressure world of entertainment? In this episode of 'Sober is Dope', POP Buchanan teams up with Sober Saturdayz to spotlight Dora Kola, a singer, songwriter, and entertainer who's making waves on the West Coast. Dora's story is anything but typical. Growing up amid bullying and slut-shaming, she found solace in heavy metal, 80s rock, and the strip club scene. But her journey took a transformative turn when she embraced sobriety.
Dora opens up about how getting sober unlocked her true artistic potential. 'I wasn't able to be fully creative until I got sober,' she shares, pointing out how substance use had clouded her abilities. It's a candid look at how sobriety can serve as a catalyst for artistic growth and personal transformation. The entertainment industry isn't exactly known for its supportive stance on sobriety. Dora discusses the pressures to drink and use drugs that come with her line of work.
Yet, with a strong support system and a focus on self-love, she navigated these challenges to maintain her sober lifestyle. She touches on the feeling of exclusion from important events and conversations in the recovery community, which can be a significant hurdle. 'What would make me want to relapse is not being included,' she admits, highlighting the importance of community. Despite these challenges, Dora's story is one of triumph.
She encourages others in recovery to embrace their creativity without relying on substances. 'We don't need permission from our drug of choice to show up,' she says, emphasizing that sobriety doesn't limit one's potential—it enhances it. This episode is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of sobriety and the critical role of community support. Tune in to hear more about Dora Kola's inspiring journey and how she's breaking stigmas while thriving in her artistry.