Mar 13 2020 | By: Renata O'Donnell
Today, for Women's History Month, meet this beautiful and brave young lady
Emily Hodder, 29, Artist, Fiddler, Dreamer
Emily certainly has a zest for life. Though her resume looks like that of a nomad, she has found that always searching for fulfillment in life has given her a very interesting story so far. Inspired by strong women around & before her, she is constantly striving to find that “one thing” that makes her great too. A lover of all arts, she aspires to make people feel something in her chosen career or craft, & to experience soul-fulfillment herself too.
Emily has been involved in the arts her entire life, though- surprise!- never settled into just one thing. She was involved in dance for many years, performed in musical theatre productions, & played the fiddle throughout childhood. She helped raise a baby deer one summer in her family’s veterinary clinic, wrote & hosted a comedy play in her barn with her entire sixth grade class, & started her own bluegrass band with friends in college. Emily loves gatherings of lively friends who inspire her, have passion in whatever they do, & go boldly in whatever directions their hearts lead them. After two years of college, Emily left school to explore the workforce, apprentice, & travel. At 19, she & a dear friend traveled to Europe where they backpacked for two months. Leaving her little Massachusetts cow-town to go overseas for the first time was a pivotal step toward self-empowerment, self-reliance, & self-confidence. Though she’s nearly 30 now, Emily still views this trip as one of her most important & exciting times of life.
Emily currently lives in Portland, Maine- the place that took her in when she was in her early twenties, & inspired her with its creative community & entrepreneurial spirit. Her inner spirit always seems to be grasping for life clarity & self-confidence in whatever she does, yet you will always see her persevere through this inner turmoil with theatrics & a good laugh. She’s certainly tried it all- waitress, housekeeper, receptionist, veterinary assistant, farmhand, shopkeeper, design & production assistant… what’s next? (No really, someone, please tell her what’s next.)
In spite of her nomadic resume, Emily hopes her strength shows through & she'll land somewhere that feels just right. A late bloomer perhaps, Emily is hopeful to blossom into a career that feels true to her soul. That, or she’ll join the circus. Stay-tuned.
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