Rachel Stark Location: Ojai, CA Occupation: Student I often refer to our generation as The Bridge Generation. We know in our hearts what is necessary to evolve and sustain, though there is no proven template or path to get there. Sure one could argue that every generation has dealt with this in their own way, […]
She/Folk Location: Brooklyn Occupation: Arianne Keegan- writer/non-profit development Nico Mazza- artist/hair stylist She/Folk is a women’s creative collective that celebrates the feminine through art, culture, and story-telling founded by Arianne Keegan and Nico Mazza. She/Folk’s mission is to connect powerful and inventive women, encourage collaboration, and fuel women’s empowerment through constructive dialogue. They offer female […]
Brandon Elliott Location: Los Angeles, CA Occupation: Poet, Hip Hop Artist, Community Organizer The first time I met Brandon was on an acre of land in the middle of an orchard in Ojai. He, along with a group of ferociously spirited and talented men of Street Poets, made the trip from LA to partake in […]
Raye Location: New York City Occupation: Singer-Songwriter Singing and songwriting are some of the most rightful forms of musical expression. Whether it’s a solo performance with nothing but a voice and a guitar or backed with a full band, Raye finds this sort of expression as natural as drinking a glass of water or breathing […]
Jahnna Lee Randall Location: Los Angeles Occupation: Actress / Filmmaker Jahnna Lee Randall is a fun loving Actress / Filmmaker who started her own film company called Why Wait Productions in 2012. She caught my attention two years ago during a BBQ where she arrived with her dog, Gizmo the Chihuahua, who also happens to be a […]
Ron Russell Location: Los Angeles, CA Occupation: Owner of Sun Cafe, Writer, Painter It’s this writer’s fire-felt opinion that art can literally save the world – and Sun Cafe owner, Ron Russell, is proving this point. I have met a myriad of wonderful people throughout my life, and it goes without saying that Ron is […]
Dace Vaivade Location – Sweden (Originally from Latvia) Occupation – Writer / Poet Dace told We Choose Art: “Life is a mystery with the magic of creating the journey to different dimensions. Where the path will lead me, I never know. I have to be courageous enough to follow the sound of my soul singing the melody […]
