Lisa Sniderman (Aoede) “Loving Yourself Through Chronic Illness”

Lisa Sniderman, aka Aoede, is a 45-year old award-winning, quirky, folk-pop artist, playwright, teaching artist, and author from San Francisco. She’s been honored with more than 50 awards for songwriting, audiobooks, and stage plays since 2012 against a fierce obstacle-while suffering from a rare autoimmune disease: dermatomyositis, a progressive muscle weakness disease. Says Lisa: “Music and art are my lifelines, and I just cannot stop creating.” Her new book is “Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness through the Power of Art and Attitude,” a guide to help those who are struggling with or know someone who battles chronic illness, disability, or unexpected life events. Her website is www.aoedemuse.com