If you want a glimpse into the mind of Frankie Rodriguez, look no further than the arts. He was nourished by creativity. “The arts have definitely shaped me into the person I am today,” he says. “I always had an…
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If you want a glimpse into the mind of Frankie Rodriguez, look no further than the arts. He was nourished by creativity. “The arts have definitely shaped me into the person I am today,” he says. “I always had an…
Young girls have plenty to navigate through, as anyone who has been or loved a teenager can attest. But what if you had to work twice as hard just to fit into your passion? Nia Faith had experienced the unnecessary…
We all remember how time throughout lockdown seemed to crawl. Simultaneously, it allowed many people to explore interests that they had never considered. Jillian Shea Spaeder discovered a love of filmmaking. “During the pandemic, I got super bored of not…
Any wheelchair user knows it’s quite the odyssey to get new equipment. Anna Pakman decided to capture this saga in her latest entry for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, in which participants are tasked to make a five-minute short film…
Niki Nihachu turned to streaming at a time of isolation. Gaming filled in the doldrums of boredom.”When I was 17, I had leg surgery on both of my legs, so I couldn’t walk for about a year,” she explains. “Right…
With her jet black lipstick and electric blue hair, Kris Davidson doesn’t look like the typical patron at a country bar. You’d better check your assumptions at the door and don your cowboy boots because Kris (best known as @countrydancekris)…
Despite distance from loved ones, Aysha Harun is feeling grateful this Ramadan. Holiday customs can change, but what’s important is the sense of joy. “My husband and I are celebrating Ramadan on our own here in LA this year, as…
Alessandra Conti was born with a natural affinity for romance. While other kids were playing tag, she was playing Cupid. “I have been a matchmaker since I was a little girl,” she smiles. “My sister and I would always set…
The blissful ignorance that comes with youth sometimes translates into a lack of awareness of the people around us.That same attitude can carry over to our elders. Lucy Walsh was determined to rectify this mistake. “As a child, I adored…
Like a river, musical genres can ebb and flow together. Artist Matt B delights in this confluence. “I actually didn’t realize just how much my roots impacted my creativity musically until I went on a journey of self discovery with…
As a child, Brandon Delsid’s young heart raced for art. Though some may have envisioned greatness for him on the field, he knew his true calling involved performance. And luckily, his grandmother shared his vision! “I grew up a little…
Ashley Versher lives for the strength of a powerful narrative, both as an actress and as a filmmaker. Everything is a culmination of heart.”Being in front of the camera, you get to experience these really truthful moments for your character…