The Art of Grieving with: Preston Zeller

  Royalty's children are among a growinggroup of children who have lost a parent or sibling. A 2023 report fromJudi’s House – an organization that advocates for grieving kids and families –found that one in 12 kids will lose a parent or sibling by age 18. Since thepandemic, the rate has continued to increase.   Following the death of his 35-year-old brother and facedwith the emotional toll of grief, artist Preston Zeller delves into a year-longproject to paint every day through Intuitive and abstract painting to processgrief and share his process with others. Along the way, this opens the door tonew conversation, ultimately raising the question of why grief isn't better addressedin Western culture?  As a culmination tothis year of painting, the 365 paintings are assembled into a massive 10 ft. x20 ft image to represent a year of grief and further spur conversations overthis important subject. When I directed The Art of Grieving, I witnessedfirsthand how creative action can transform loss, and it’s reflected in my ownwalk through grief after losing my brother. As someone who’s both felt andfilmed those powerful moments, I would love to share that journey with youraudience and spark meaningful conversation around hope, healing, and faith. For over 15 years, I’ve been a believer and growth executivehelping scale businesses from zero to successful exits, while also buildinginnovative technology in the faith-tech space. My current focus is Psalmlog, anAI-powered app designed to help Christians quickly discover God’s guidance inlife’s hardest moments, a solution directly shaped by research with hundreds ofbelievers. With much of today's world rooted in real stories that connect tech,business, and the human journey, I think I’d fit right in. I’m grateful for the chance to serve nearly 7,000faith-driven leaders and entrepreneurs online, but I’m even more interested inhonest conversations.  He joined me thisweek to have a conversation about hope, healing, grief, and gratitude. For more information: https://theartofgrievingfilm.com/ Discover More: https://psalmlog.com/ Follow @PrestonZeller