How to Spark Change with Creativity

Change, Story & the Heart: Karissa Mironas on Reveal of the Royal Puppy On Books with Bridgetti, Bridgetti Lim Banda sits down with Karissa Mironas to explore creativity, change, and how truth hides in children’s stories. Karissa’s latest picture books, Reveal of the Royal Puppy and Refining of the Royal Puppy, were inspired by her beloved dog, Chai Rose—and by the lessons she learned through love and loss. In this episode, Karissa takes us behind her transition from stage actor to children’s author, shares how she handles heartbreak and transformation, and reveals how to write depth into stories for very young readers. You’ll learn her strategies for staying authentic across art forms, how she manages creative tension, and what she hopes young readers carry forward. Whether you write, teach, or dream of creating impact, this conversation will stretch how you see simple stories. Title: Reveal of the Royal Puppy (2025) Illustrator: Justin Steward Princess Charlotte receives a puppy named Chai Rose. As they bond, they discover what it means to live with kindness, gratitude, and a sense of belonging. Themes: Love and companionship, change and growth, identity, emotional authenticity Sequel / Companion: Refining of the Royal Puppy (2025), released posthumously in tribute to Chai Rose, exploring transformation and inner strength. About the Show A talk show where authors are celebrated, their stories humanized, and their books unveiled as tools for personal and collective growth.