Having been born into a musical family, Michael Eddy’s destiny was in many ways inevitable. “I got drawn into music at a young age because my family is very musically inclined,” he says. Growing up, music has been such a…
Having been born into a musical family, Michael Eddy’s destiny was in many ways inevitable. “I got drawn into music at a young age because my family is very musically inclined,” he says. Growing up, music has been such a…
It takes just a spark for an artist to change the world. Sharar Ali-Speakes finds the deepest nourishment in both treasuring herself and advocating for others. “Multiple things light your soul on fire as an artist,” she says. “The majority…
Drag goes beyond entertainment. For both performers and audiences, drag is a powerful therapy and glowing declaration of freedom. Tracey Erin Smith has witnessed this phenomenon firsthand. “I have seen the deep healing and medicinal power of bringing forth a…
Looking back, Michael Yewdell wishes he had his priorities in order. “Before 2017, I was prioritizing building my first business and making as much money as possible,” he admits. “I would say with hindsight that I should have focused more…
Sarah Palmyra first became enraptured with makeup from observing her grandmother’s routine. “I always remember her having this really beautiful vanity. She had this ritual of always taking care of her skin,” she says. “I remember just even being as…
Shomari Love lives for the spontaneity of performance. “I love The ability to truly live in the moments created during a scene,” he says. He goes the extra mile to truly understand each role. “I do a lot of research…
Wholesome British television convinced Max Miller to give baking his best shot. “One of the first things that really made the connection [between food and history] for me and actually what got me into cooking was The Great British Bake…
An unexpected injury compelled Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott to contemplate her next move. “Initially, the pivot was from ballet to music,” she explains. “I played the piano and the violin; in fact, I was First Violin in the Kingston Youth Orchestra.…
To Maisy Kay, music is the ultimate form of shared humanity. “I think there’s no stronger way to connect to other people from all over the world,” she says. “It transcends language and distance and I think that’s something very…
Telvin Griffin’s passion for acting dovetails with his passion for music. “It’s interesting because, being a musician, I do use musicality in my work,” he reflects. “Especially with comedy and anytime I’m doing a play. Certain roles and scripts have…
Fantastic projects really speak to Ben Lawson. He prefers that the words jump off the page and grab him. “If a script is enjoyable to read, then it’s probably going to be enjoyable to work on and enjoyable to watch,”…
Cat Hostick’s unconventional approach to directing was born out of an equally unique perspective. “I think my approach and perspective as a director might be different than most and is probably because I was an actress first,” she muses. “It’s…
