Made of Memories with Alyssa Mopia

Reflections on life, creativity, and intentional living—exploring themes of self-discovery, mindfulness, and embracing the beauty in life's unfolding. Join me as I share personal stories, lessons learned, and the magic of trusting the process.

Launched 2 years ago

Recent Posts

Every Snooze Button Has Stopped Working

Confronting what I've been delaying and finally choosing myself
Published: 21 hrs ago • Alyssa Mopia

Would I Be a Good Mother?

Reflections on choosing myself before I become anyone's mother
Published: Jun 2 • Alyssa Mopia

The Courage of Arriving to the Next Version of You

A monthly reflection from the intersection of creativity, courage, and becoming
Published: May 4 • Alyssa Mopia

One Year After Getting Laid Off

What I learned about trust, multitudes, and building without proof
Published: Feb 18 • Alyssa Mopia

Producer Diaries: Entry 02

The juggling act of filming, editing, and everything in between
Published: Feb 16 • Alyssa Mopia

Producer Diaries: Entry 01

What producing actually looks like—the work you don't see and the conversations you may never hear in the final piece
Published: Feb 7 • Alyssa Mopia

How We Show Up When Everything Feels Broken

Why "keeping politics out of it" is a privilege and how we show up instead, imperfectly, messily, and together
Published: Jan 26 • Alyssa Mopia

What the Year of the Snake Taught Me About Letting Go

Lessons from 2025 from releasing control and trusting the unplanned path and what I'm taking with me in 2026
Published: Dec 31, 2025 • Alyssa Mopia

Am I Letting Myself Down or Do I Just Have High Expectations?

Torn between guilt and grace—a reflection on the goals that carried over, what I did show up for, and learning to be human in a system that demands we…
Published: Dec 16, 2025 • Alyssa Mopia

What I Learned from DOC NYC About Building a Sustainable Creative Career

Lessons on entrepreneurship, diversifying income, and why betting on yourself is the only path forward
Published: Dec 5, 2025 • Alyssa Mopia