Imagine making a living playing pretend. This is the reality for Maja Simonsen. “In many ways I try and strive to be my most authentic and honest in whatever part I play,” says The Wheel of Time actress. “But I…
Imagine making a living playing pretend. This is the reality for Maja Simonsen. “In many ways I try and strive to be my most authentic and honest in whatever part I play,” says The Wheel of Time actress. “But I…
The anxiety of being perceived is omnipresent, but acutely so during adolescence. Beauty influencer Sarah New has undergone a multitude of metamorphoses. “I think it’s definitely been a climb,” she concedes. “I had acne when I was growing up, so…
Many young girls worship their mothers. Cambell Kenneford was no different. The trans activist recalls: “When I was younger, I would watch her do her makeup and I would just idolize her and I would want to be exactly like…
Compassionate education can transform a child’s life. Tell Williams understands this truth on a deeply personal level. Though he is best known for his online presence of over 4 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, his biggest accomplishments are his…
Stephen Sol considers himself a DC artist at his core. “I was fortunate to land in an incredible community through the studios I work with, Manor Time Studios and Back House” smiles the musician, whose relaxed style evokes a sundrenched…
Fashion offers a window into who we are. Few know this better than former Fifth Harmony member and trendsetter, Ally Brooke. She’s taking notes from an icon. “My inspiration is just life,” she says. “My fiance, magazines…Jennifer Lopez has been…
Elena Sanchez may be cool under pressure, but that doesn’t mean that she isn’t a perfectionist. “When my pulse races at work, it’s right before a big stunt,” she explains. “Not so much because I’m excited, but because I want…
Amelia C. Williams describes art as simply “expression. It’s the way that I can best say how I’m feeling, freely.” When asked if part embodies contradictions, she answers: “No. I’d say the judgment of art does.” Amelia utilizes artistic expression…
If you, like me, have grown tired of Hollywood’s persistent tendency to cast non-disabled actors in disabled roles, then I have a cinematic solution for you! HELL’S COMING FOR YOU features a disabled action hero actually played by a disabled…
Every athlete faces unique challenges. Cumbersome gear shouldn’t be one of them. This truth was readily apparent to Richard Ramsay, a sports phenom with limb difference who went on to become a Senior Footwear Developer at Nike. His missing left…
Music can stitch together those it reaches into a beautiful quilt of belonging. Alya firmly believes this. “Music is my life. While it might sound cliché, it truly fuels me every day and lifts my spirits when I’m down by…
Joy Rovaris has experienced career highlights from most actors’ wildest fantasies. Few can claim that they’ve had Oprah in the room to celebrate big milestones. “I’d have to say it’s a tie between two pivotal moments,” she says. “The first…