MEET BRITT

Activist and actress Brittany Snow has been championing conversations around mental health for more than fifteen years.She is a passionate and outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and well-being. She is the cofounder of the nonprofit movement Love is Louder with the Jed Foundation and MTV.

In 2020 she started the letter-writing and therapeutic experience September Letters with friend Jaspre Guest.

She has written, directed, and produced a movie about mental health and addiction that will be released in 2023. She is a metaphysics and science fiction fan and loves escape rooms, puzzles, and mysteries. She hopes one day to have ten more rescue dogs because Billie and Charlie are her favorite things.

5 THINGS TO KNOW

1. In this moment, I’m grateful for…

My health, my creativity, my dog Charlie and my amazing friends.

02. Was there a defining moment that shaped your life? How?
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September, 11 years ago, I made the decision that no matter what, I would not do anything harmful to my body again. No matter how hard, no matter what the excuse, no matter how much crying it took to get through… It was not an option. That decision was the hardest and best decision I have ever made and it changed everything for me.

03. What person, place, thing, quote, song or movie helped you get through a hard time and how?
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Music was incredibly healing during my hard time. I became obsessed with Sigur Rós and Mogwai, Sparta, Brand New and Bright Eyes. All of them show my age. Writing really helped me. I wrote in a journal every day. Also, my incredible friends.

04. What do you think your past self would be proud of you for, if they saw you now?
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I used to be very emotional. I am still very sensitive but I’ve learned to calmly feel my feelings without having to react. It’s always a work in progress but I have learned painful feelings can be dealt with breath and patience.

05. What small thing/things do you do for yourself or others that help you stay strong and proud of yourself?
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I love reading. Whenever I am feeling disconnected and in my own head. I open one of my many books and immerse myself in spirituality. When I feel down on myself, I try to reach out to a friend and genuinely ask how they are doing, knowing it always helps me when I help others.

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MEET JASPRE

Creative entrepreneur and activist Jaspre Guest created hercareer by shunning traditional norms. Known as the fixer, she is the founder of boutique branding and public relations agency Noise 784. Jaspre has led initiatives for a range of nonprofits including It Gets Better, Global Citizen, the International Rescue Committee, Love Is Louder, and the ASPCA. In 2020, she cofounded the letter-writing initiative September Letters with friend Brittany Snow.

Jaspre's next project, Finding Your Magic, will fulfill her desire to help people by creating a hub for metaphysical healing.

She has been featured in People, E!, Forbes, and Coveteur. Jaspre is obsessed with her fruit salad, aka her Pomeranians: Papaya, Fig, Rhubarb, and Quince.

5 THINGS TO KNOW

1. In this moment, I’m grateful for…

My parents, my dogs, my health and my strength.

02. Was there a defining moment that shaped your life? How?
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When I finally made an appointment to see my hypnotherapist. She completely changed my life by releasing my mind. I learned that I always had the power to take back control of my life. I still see her periodically to help me manage stress and aspects of life that come up.

03. What person, place, thing, quote, song or movie helped you get through a hard time and how?
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“The Warrior of the Light is a believer. Because he believes in miracles, miracles begin to happen. Because he is sure that his thoughts can change his life, his life begins to change. Because he is certain that he will find love, love appears.” —Paulo Coelho

04. What do you think your past self would be proud of you for, if they saw you now?
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That I consistently use the tools in my toolbox to heal my body and mind.

05. What small thing/things do you do for yourself or others that help you stay strong and proud of yourself?
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I am a very spiritual person and have a group of advisors I see regularly. They help remind me that the universe is there to help and provide me with what I need. I have the power to make decisions and that we are all part of a much bigger plan.