In Season 1, Episode 2 of the You Can Call Me Crazy podcast, host Hester Van Hooven Ward interviews Jesika Von Rabbit, a high desert cultural and creative icon. Jesika begins with her journey as a musician, reflecting on her early days as a young rabbit in Wisconsin. She shares her experiences in LA and some of the challenges she faced creatively and musically. It was not long after landing in LA, that Jesika shares she arrived upon the  decision to move to Joshua Tree and form the successful band, Gram Rabbit. Jesika touches on what Joshua Tree was like in the beginnings of a music scene as well as some of the albums and successes she made with Gram Rabbit. Eventually, Jesika stepped away from Gram Rabbit to pursue a career as Jesika Von Rabbit. Jesika Von Rabbit discusses her unrelenting passion for creating music. Jesika also shares about her commitment to being an advocate for animals and sheds some light on her feelings around animal cruelty. She highlights the need to be aware of the suffering behind the food we consume and to make choices that align with our values. Jesika emphasizes the importance of following one's passion and not worrying about the opinions of others, encouraging people to be true to themselves on a mind/body/spirit level. Jesika explains that when it comes to making art, there is no alternative. Embrace the crazy, be brave, make the art!*For more Jesika Von Rabbit videos, photos, upcoming shows, latest releases:Website : http://www.Jesikavonrabbit.comYouTube : @jesikavonrabbitInstagram : @jesikavonrabbitFacebook : @JesikaVonRabbitAnimal advocacy organizations Jesika is involved with:Morongo Basin Humane Society@rescuelyfeFor more You Can Call Me Crazy up to date content please follow and/or subscribe :Youtube : @YouCanCallMeCrazyPodcastInstagram : @youcancallmecrazypodcastFacebook : @youcancallmecrazypodcastSpotify : @youcancallmecrazyApple : @youcancallmecrazyFor more of your host, Hester Van Hooven Ward :Instagram : @hester_van_hooven_wardFacebook : @hestervanhoovenwardFor more on how you can help end the epidemic of Murdered and Missing Indigenous People:National Indigenous Women's Resource Center WEBSITE http://www.niwrc.org  INSTAGRAM @niwrcMissing and Murdered USA : http://www.mmiwusa.orgNative Hope : http://www.nativehope.orgTakeawaysJesika Von Rabbit is a high desert icon known for her musicianship, style, and continuous pursuit of pushing artistic boundaries.Jesika began with music at a young age, and followed her passion to Minneapolis and eventually, LA.After facing challenges and feeling disconnected from her dream in LA, Jesika found her place in Joshua Tree, where she formed the band Gram Rabbit. Gram Rabbit began to see the success she had hoped for in her music career.Eventually, she decided to step away from the band and pursue a solo career as Jesika Von Rabbit.Jesika embraced her creativity and talent and continued to make music, staying true to herself. Follow your passion and don't worry about the opinions of others.Jesika is a voice for the animals. She encourages us to make choices that align with our values, including being aware of the suffering behind the food we consume. Find joy in creating and pursuing your creative endeavors, as an artist there is no alternative but to create the art.Embrace your creativity and live authentically.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the You Can Call Me Crazy podcast01:05 Interviewing Jesika Von Rabbit: An Iconic Guest10:13 Moving to Los Angeles and the Challenges Faced23:18 Forming Gram Rabbit and Achieving Success26:08 Stepping Out on Her Own as Jesika Von Rabbit29:41 Staying True to Her Vision and Belief in Herself30:37 Embracing Your Passion and Uniqueness43:44 Advocating for Animals and the Environment53:18 Finding Inspiration in Other Artists