A Deep Dive Interview With NYTimes Bestselling Author Kimberly McCreight
What does it mean to chase a dream relentlessly and when is quitting your dream a good choice? These are some of the topics I explore with New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight during our interview. We go deep as she talks about her writing career and the journey that preceded her first published…
Everything You Need To Know About House Sitting By Sam And Veren
Sam and Veren are leading and trusted voices in the world of house sitting. Sam and Veren in Galicia, Spain/Daniel Schwartz Could house sitting be the ideal lifestyle for creative people, digital nomads, or those who feel stuck where they are? Sam and Veren are full-time world-traveling house sitters who also run a vegan lifestyle…
Aaron Jean – Not Your Everyday Photographer
Known for his distinct black and white aesthetic and unique play with shadows and colors, Aaron regularly transforms the people he photographs into art. With a just-released photography zine, a robust portfolio, a long list of clients and a recent exhibition Without Context (Sin Contexto) in Madrid Spain, Aaron's talent like his is bound to…
“Get a Life, Chloe Brown”- An Interview With Author Talia Hibbert
Chloe Brown has a stable but boring life. Triggered by a near-death experience, she decides to change up her life and spice it up a little. She comes up with a to-do list that contains the following: Move out Enjoy a drunken night out. Ride a motorcycle. Go camping. Have meaningless but thoroughly enjoyable sex.…
Natalie Danza Discusses Adult Ballet And Being An Entrepreneur
Photo: Natalie Danza Natalie Danza is the founder of Adult Ballet Community, a community that caters to adult ballet dancers. As a professional dancer with an MA in Dance Anthropology, Natalie Danza started on a bold new path when she decided to get back into ballet at the age of 26. Since then, she has become…
“I’m Learning To Be Creatively Satisfied”-An Interview With Brotha CJ
On a warm summer morning, CJ walked into the tiny cafe on a cute little street in the center of Madrid, Spain. Sporting a sharp fade with dreadlocks falling freely to his face and a gym bag in hand, for many reasons, it's easy to see that CJ is American. He spoke to me in…
Evoking Connections Through Photos with James Omorodion
Full-time software engineer and a part-time photographer, James’s photography pursuits kicked off only two years ago but have grown tremendously in that time. His photos have a texture, depth, and sentient flow akin to that of a renaissance painting. So it came as no surprise during our interview when he mentioned his desire to evoke…
Deltino Guerreiro On Having Love And Passion For What You Do
Doing what you love is an act of courage and bravery. More often than not, it means leading with your heart instead of your brain. It means paving your own path despite all the odds and uncertainties. Sometimes, it even means committing to your vision when no one else may see it. With a surname…
Shaping The Future Of Co-working With Croissant Co-founder Nisha Garigarn
The Croissant app fulfills a need that most freelancers and creatives have in enabling them to work out of different co-working locations, meet like-minded people, and engage with a creative community. I got to interview one of the co-founders Nisha Garigarn to get a glimpse into her world as it's co-founder and learn how the…
Jared Brady Is Shaping His Music To Constantly Evolve
As Jared Brady says so well, the gift of an artist is to be able to be in tune with himself enough to hear the music in his head. Some say that the curse of the struggle to find that sound but interviewing Brady, he has taught me that the sound is always in constant…
A Deep Dive with Rio Summers of America’s Next Top Model
On cycle 24 of America’s Next Top Model, Rio Summers quickly stood out as season favorite with a unique look and a captivating presence that kept the judges on their toes. Since exiting the show on the top 4 spot, Summers remains a season and show favorite and continues to make a name for herself…
The Beamish Brothers on Staying True to their Acoustic Roots and Songwriting
Ben and Jeremy Beamish// Photo Credit: The Beamish Brothers It’s was on a beautiful spring evening in the South of Spain that I first heard the music of The Beamish Brothers. Their performance had parked a considerable crowd and getting to the front to see the faces behind the ambient acoustic music was no small…
Gabriel Lewis On His Masterchef Journey, Creating Beautiful Food And His Love For Cooking
As a former Masterchef contestant, Gabriel Lewis under the tactful mentorship of Chef Gordon Ramsey went on to be top 7 of his season. Since leaving Masterchef, Gabriel’s culinary career has been checkered with innovation, authenticity, and of course beautifully crafted dishes. In this interview, he talks about his journey as a young and innovative…
Cee Cee’s Closet Founders Talk Entrepreneurship, Diversity, and Following a Dream
Cee Cee’s Closet is a New York-based company that specializes in unique, artisan, and handmade Headwraps and accessories. In this interview, the creators Chioma and Uchenna Ngwudo, talk about the company's founding, what keeps them inspired, and how they use their voices and creativity to empower women of color around the globe. Chioma and Uchenna Ngwudo…
Tola Ajibade: “I Treat My Creative Projects as an Outlet for Me”
Writer, photographer, and self-proclaimed renaissance man, Tola Ajibade is a creative and intellectual who loves to capture beautiful moments with his photography and enlighten through his eloquent storytelling. In this interview, he talks about how his background has influenced his multifaceted creative endeavors, his photo book project, and he balances it all while pursuing a…
Rachel Hosie on Writing for the Independent and Empowering Her Audience
As a writer and Assistant Lifestyle Editor at the well-known newspaper The Independent, Rachel Hosie is constantly in forward momentum in her creative career. In this interview, Rachel talks about her writing, finding inspiration, maintaining creative integrity, and using her platform to empower her audience. She also talks about her podcast Millennial Love - a candid…
On Finding and Growing a Creative Outlet with Daniela Pimentel
Daniela Pimentel is making the most of her twenties by not sitting idle. In addition to her 9-5 job, she runs a dessert blog where she shares her favorite recipes and inspiration. Starting the blog initially as a space to share healthy dessert recipes, Dulce Y Natural Blog has grown to be more than that…
Mr. Wentz – Pictures are Forever
I first came across Mr Wentz's photography when his work was featured on CNNAfrica's Instagram page and I was captivated. His photography captures Lagos, Nigeria with precision and gentleness as each photo simultaneously shows the strength and vulnerability of the city. The authenticity and rawness of his pictures are what makes them so special. As…
Lindiebeth – Capturing Beauty and the Realness Within
Lindie and I have known each other for almost three years and our relationship exists within the beautiful space of sister-friend. After Lindie and I met, our friendship quickly grew as we bonded over cups of coffee, brunches and spontaneous visits to Target. I’ve always admired her strength, productivity, and willingness to help people around…