The Official And Now Love Podcast: www.andnowlove.com Sparkle On with Devi Jags: www.thesparklepodcast.com In this powerful episode of And Now Love, Cynthia Marks speaks with Devi Jags, producer, writer, activist, and host of Sparkle On. Devi shares her journey from being a competitive runner whose identity was wrapped up in athletics to becoming an outspoken advocate for gender-based violence awareness and mental health. She opens up about the traumatic experiences she endured during college, how those shaped her advocacy, and how she transformed her pain into purpose. Together, Cynthia and Devi explore the meaning of “sparkle” — happiness, passion, and self-worth — and how creativity can be a vital force for healing. Devi explains how writing, storytelling, and activism became her new form of expression, and why empowering others to discover their inner sparkle is central to her mission. The conversation touches on the complexities of sexual violence, breaking generational trauma, the importance of listening to young people, and the role of creativity as resistance and renewal. Ultimately, Devi reminds us that love and self-expression are essential tools for resilience. Follow our socials: Instagram / / andnowlove.podcast Facebook / / And Now Love Podcast Youtube / / @AndNowLovePodcast TikTok / / and.now.love.podc ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 00:00 | Defining Sparkle: From Running to Self-Worth 07:00 | College Trauma, Sexual Violence, and Speaking Out 14:00 | Transforming Anger into Advocacy and Finding Voice 21:00 | Creativity, Writing, and the Power of Story 28:00 | Healing, Dreams, and Expressing Trauma Through Art 35:00 | Sex Education, Consent, and Rape Culture 42:00 | Generational Trauma, Ancestry, and Reclaiming Identity 49:00 | The Sparkle Movement, Legacy, and Love as Resistance