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The path of an artist to inner discovery, confidence in the self, and courage to pursue varies from one to another. Here, we explore the life of a young painter.
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The path of an artist to inner discovery, confidence in the self, and courage to pursue varies from one to another. Here, we explore the life of a young painter.
Author and entrepreneur Christine Weimer shares her story of overcoming heartbreak through poetry in honor of her daughter and the surprising way her journey allowed her to quit her 9-5 job and empower other women.
Writer Nikki Frias is the self-proclaimed Judy Blume for bitches. She’s the creator of Girltellme.com, a platform that empowers women by giving them a space to share their writing. Her book, inspired by her divorce, will be available for pre-order on November 1.
Through a studio space and the healing power of plants, as well as the experience of motherhood, Kielle Relles dedicates her life to empowering the Black and Brown community around her.
Multidisciplinary artists Angela Townsend talks about her journey creating Sexpecations.
A short curated list of eco-friendly small businesses from around the world, sorted by region.
Indie actress Callie Gilbert discusses her journey to acting and, now that she’s here, picking roles that matter for humanity.
Chicago rapper Jay Wood doesn’t ride waves, he makes them. Like countless others across the globe, he graduated college, University of Missouri, into a pandemic. But COVID-19, for him, is perhaps a blessing.
Bulgarian-American writer Ellie Bozmarova touches on her personal journey to writing her memoir.
Chicago photographer Allie on self-expression through capturing striking images of people.
Chicago dancer Teh’Ray “HayWyre” Hale Jr. talks dance, creating opportunities, and why being just a dancer isn’t enough.
San Fernando Valley raised Elizabeth Woolf shares the inspiration behind her latest song, her journey as a singer on the rise, and how you can support her fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital in LA.
Tapu Hanapi shares the importance of recognizing art as an extension of oneself, embracing both traditional and modern artforms, and practicing self-care as a creative. As the founder of Native Arts Hawaii, a studio creating wearable kapa and feather art, she hopes to see an emergence of Native Hawaiians contributing to the beautiful growth of contemporary Hawaiian art.
This female entrepreneur is helping artists and charities struggling in the time of a global pandemic.
Kapa, a beautiful and versatile fabric derived from the wauke plant or ulu tree, remains an integral part of Hawaiian society. Kekai shares her take on kapa art, on transforming its use, and pushing the boundaries of kapa as an art form.
Journalistic storyteller Kristi Eaton, whose work has been published by the New York Times, the Washington Post, Associated Press, among others, discusses the ups and downs of being freelance.
Amelia Butler, founder of Learn Māori Abroad, discusses her experience growing her business and shares ways for people to engage ethically and meaningfully with the Māori culture.
Creative founder of Fabric Narcotics, one of the fastest growing Chicago-based fashion brands, talks All Star Weekend collab, managing business growth as a 1-person team, and being a creative entrepreneur.
Full-time writer, artist and creator of Māori Mermaid, Jessica Thompson Carr, shares how her creative process is driven by instinct and the ongoing discovery of her complex identity as a Māori and Pākehā (European descent) woman living in Aotearoa (the Māori name for New Zealand). Her art, created for and by someone part of two worlds, is a reminder of the emotional yet healing process of learning and decolonizing one’s understanding of the world.
Filmmaker turned entrepreneur Arthur Swidzinski skateboarded across the U.S. with a camera. His movie, Shred America, is set to release Spring 2020. Here, he shares the secret to doing what you love.
Creating bright and fierce illustrations of brown women was Shar Tuiasoa’s vision when launching Punky Aloha, her multi-disciplinary design and illustration studio. Shar’s representations of brown women has resonated with her growing online community, and she is establishing herself as an iconic visual storyteller of today’s Pacific generation.
Set aside intentional time to evaluate your year and identify your next batch of exciting goals. Here are 5 good goal setting steps.
Artist, Texan, and former undocumented immigrant Manuela Gonzalez calls her journey one of “literally just trying to exist.” Here, she shares her migration story and opens up about anxieties regarding productivity and survival.
Brought into existence by the artist Bird Milk in early 2017, the figure and its creator’s unquestionable rise to recognition over the last couple of years has served as a significant contribution to Chicago’s art scene
With just a handful of releases to date, this 20-year old designer’s creations are already being picked up by boutiques and recognized in streetwear events. Find out what makes Henry Yenter, founder of Ambrose Chicago, unique.
With an impressive resume and no plans to stop anytime soon, Steven Nunez at just nineteen years old is already taking over Chicago’s concert photography scene.
Gallery owner, artist, teacher Rachel Lechocki creates a space where home and the arts intersect.
We interviewed the co-creators of Dust + Grit, an intimate and new Boulder-based photography business that takes an editorial and photojournalistic approach to relatable human and brand stories. Their goal: Capturing the grit, raw relationships and beautiful unheard stories of everyday life.
Casandra Chesser is a freelance reporter who recently published her debut novel, Rising Water.