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The Inspiration-Sparking Rituals Of A Woodworking Artist After A Day In Her Shop

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Jenny Essig
December 16, 2019
By Jenny Essig
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Jenny Essig is a freelance video producer, content creator, and 200-hr registered yoga instructor. She is a graduate of The College of William and Mary with a B.A. in Comparative Communications. Jenny has produced television series and branded content for a variety of clients, including Netflix, Viceland, Animal Planet, and Cadillac.
December 16, 2019

"Busy" feels like a massive understatement when describing Oakland-based woodworker Aleksandra Zee’s life right now: She creates incredible wood furniture, installations, and sculptures (yes, wood sculptures!); she manages her self-owned business; and she just launched her first book. With a nonstop schedule like that, sleepless nights and a lack of inspiration are inevitable, but Aleksandra has developed an evening practice that fosters peace and restoration. In this episode of Lights Out, Aleksandra walks us through her soothing, serenity-driven evening routine.

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Jenny Essig

Jenny Essig is a freelance video producer, content creator, and 200-hr registered yoga instructor. She is a graduate of The College of William and Mary with a B.A. in Comparative Communications. Jenny has produced television series and branded content for a variety of clients, including Netflix, Viceland, Animal Planet, and Cadillac. She resides in Brooklyn with her husband and dachshund, Dude.