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#114 - Interview with Amina Lovell

Opal Island is a book series revolving around Contessa (aka Tessa) on an island with a metaphysical barrier. Her island is on the brink of Chaos, and her family, the Dusabes, are in the middle of a leadership transition and general inheritance for the youngest member (Contessa). Who for her whole life believed she would never be accepted as a non-wolf. Everything starts to change after Nanzi, the old shapeshifter on the island, predicts the date for her transformation. In parish two, the Kwadio family has decided to the island for themselves and destroy the Dusabe family at all costs.


Amina Lovell was raised on the Islands now living here in the united states for 17 years. Opal Island is five years into the making, written by a writer that understands how to keep the story direct, clear, and easy to read. The best part is that Amina uses her childhood and life experience to make Opal Island, allowing us to understand what island culture is and the importance of tradition and family. 

Be sure to pick up a copy of the Opal Island book one, available wherever books are sold, and use the link below to learn more about Amina and her story.

  • https://linktr.ee/aminalovell


We have a magical link below with all our socials and handle so you can find us on your favorite pod spot 🤟.

  • https://linktr.ee/lostinthegroove



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Lost in the Groove is my space to explore the real, raw, and unexpected. I started this podcast because I was tired of feeling like nothing ever changes. My therapist once suggested, I write letters to the government to express my frustrations. Then I thought, "Why not create a podcast instead?" Here, I can talk about what I want, with whoever I want, no matter their beliefs. For me, it's about having honest conversations,. Breaking down walls, and getting people to think beyond the surface.

I grew up in a blue-collar family in the suburbs outside New York City, raised as an Orthodox Jew. Leaving the religious community in 2017 was a pivotal moment for me. It allowed me to embrace my identity as an artist, and chart my own path. Who I am today, and what this podcast represents, is deeply tied to my journey. Leaving a community that was a cult; still is. Discovering authenticity, creativity, and independence in myself.

I’m a car enthusiast, an artist, and someone who thrives on creative expression. From old-school rap, and psychedelic rock. To vintage muscle cars and European classics. I’m all about the things that inspire passion.
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