It’s more important to understand someone than to judge them. We think the first step to understanding someone is asking them the fundamental questions about who they are and how they became the person they are today. Understanding and empathy are essential building blocks for a better, more compassionate world. We’re incredibly fortunate to be able to ask these questions each week through our interview series. Below you’ll find inspiring interviews from in and around the Valley.
JoJo Centineo
My job is to emotionally undress the artist — to pull off every layer that isn’t real so what’s left is the truth. The microphone is basically a camera that captures sound instead of images, and I want it to capture who they really are. I produce by putting a mirror in front of the artist, figuratively. I keep moving that mirror, shifting it, adjusting it — until they finally see themselves. Not the version they think they have to be, but the version that’s the most honest, the most vulnerable, the most them. That’s what I want the mic to record. Their real self. Their soul showing. Read more>>
J’ Atelier9 ™️
J’ Atelier9 ™️ is colored by impact, from merging the interconnectedness of the world through awareness, voicing society’s sensationalism of media, global discourse, planet preservation, political divide, glorification of materialism, complex emotions, parallels and facets of duplicity.. Read more>>
Erin Jhi
My mom is an artist, so I grew up watching her draw and paint. I definitely got the artistic side from her, and I always knew I wanted to do something creative. I spent most of my formative years in South Korea, but I really wanted to move to the States to pursue art more seriously. I ended up moving to Virginia for college and studied Communication Arts at VCU. Read more>>
Jasmine Irons
I felt a clear call to step away and dedicate myself fully to energy healing. Through my own experiences, I’ve come to understand my purpose: to help others navigate their grief, trauma, and pain. I became an alchemist of grief, transforming sorrow into healing, beauty, and meaning. Now, I have a tarot based wellness & healing company with my sisters and partners called 3 of Cups and I’ve never looked back. Temperance Intuitive Energy Healing, offered under 3 of Cups, provides intuitive energy-healing sessions designed to support balance and well-being. Read more>>
Cara Austine-Rademaker
After college, I moved to Los Angeles and worked in finance, but I remained obsessed with understanding haute couture construction. I collected vintage patterns from every source I could find – estate sales, antique stores, Craigslist, Facebook, eBay. What stunned me was that these couture patterns came straight from the Paris ateliers, featured in the pages of Vogue Magazine and L’Officiel, and sold to everyday women in the 1940s through the 1960s, yet there was no archive or historical record of their existence. Read more>>
David Kohner Zuckerman
As I moved into producing, I quickly learned that Hollywood rarely hands you anything easily. Projects fall apart, financing evaporates, and even great ideas can stall for reasons no one can predict. There were periods where I had to completely reinvent myself and keep pushing forward solely on belief and perseverance. Those chapters were tough, but they were also the ones that shaped my resilience and forced me to grow the most. Read more>>
Sarahlyn
Music has always been part of my life. I grew up in a very musical household, and that naturally led me into studying music more deeply in school. I actually started my journey as a trombone player before transitioning into composition, arranging, and eventually discovering my love for singing, songwriting, and vocal production. Read more>>
Winston Ashby
PARTI in Los Angeles County: A High-Energy Story of Creativity, Culture, and Youth Power For more than 25 years, the PARTI Program—founded by Winston Ashby—has empowered young people through creativity, leadership development, fashion, culture, wellness, and violence prevention. Nowhere has PARTI’s impact been more electric, more collaborative, or more transformative than in Los Angeles County. Read more>>
Ayanda Dube
I stem from this mighty, talented and hugely underrated country called South Africa. I came to LA at 17years old to pursue a career in acting. I attended New York Film Academy and have been professionally acting since 2022. Read more>>
Will Ormes
I started in 7th grade. I asked my parents for a set of turntables and a mixer for a Christmas present, from there I started doing friend’s parties for fun and eventually started getting paid for birthdays and family events. I DJ’d a little bit in high school in the house party scene and when I turned 18, I started DJing clubs in Hollywood. Read more>>
Kaity Gangolff
I was in my early 20s with a 4 year old son, Logan, when my folks supported me through Cosmetology school. I went to school 40-hrs/week, worked nights at Starbucks 32hrs/week, and took care of my boy (with my folks help, but I was still present any spare minute I had). This was the hardest year of my life. Read more>>
Tessa Benz
I started my journey in personal training back in 2011, working in the gym for about four years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. After my children were born, I became a birth doula, supporting families through the birthing process. Read more>>
Raechel Santos
I’m Raechel, and alongside my partner, Everet, I’m honored to share the story behind Happy Baby Social Nest, a community-rooted space inspired entirely by our son, Tyson. What began as a personal search for connection in the early days of parenthood has blossomed into a movement dedicated to supporting families through purposeful play, learning, and togetherness. Read more>>
Pavan Bhatia
Pavan Bhatia Artist, Author, Master Planner I was born in New Delhi, India. I immigrated to the United States at the age of 2. I am the youngest of three sisters. I grew-up in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. Read more>>
Sarah Eisenberg
I’ve always loved dogs, and I’ve been volunteering in the shelter and rescue community in and around Los Angeles for about 10 years. Over time, I saw how many dogs were being adopted and then returned for behaviors that were completely workable with a little guidance. Read more>>
Jordan Sanders
I act and produce. Known for and most proud of my first feature film that I was the lead in and also a producer on, Fragile Heart, now with multi-continent/language distribution, I am so honored to have people from all over the world reaching out to me saying how this story has had great impact on their lives. Read more>>
Sebastian Jones
I have always been a fan of comics and cinema, songwriting, and poetry. It is probably why I started creating the fantasy world of ASUNDA. It gave me a place to tell tall tales and conjure heroes I could root for, villains I could demonize (or identify with), and of course characters in-between, the ones in the gray area that help populate a landscape. Read more>>
Rachel Harner
I’m originally from a very rural town in Washington State on the Olympic Peninsula called Forks. It’s incredibly picturesque but also incredibly rainy, and from a young age, I gravitated towards reading and writing as my favorite things to do during a storm. I also gravitated towards TV, but not in the way that you’d think. Read more>>
Vicky Hoffman
The average income from an art career is $18K/year. Absolutely insufficient! When I was in my final semester with metal smithing and glass as my emphasis back in 1977, my instructor guided me to consider MFA at Cranbrook. I was clueless on how to pay for advanced education and was kindly told by my father that advanced degrees were on my nickel. Read more>>
Brigette Dunn-Korpela
My story begins at a wall. I’m two years old, standing on gravel at the base of a large red-brick wall in Boston. My mother is nearby — directing, painting, creating. She’s Sharon Dunn, the artist behind the iconic mural ‘Black Women’, a monumental work depicting Black women of strength, motherhood, and resilience. Read more>>
Logan Jones
I fell in love with middle eastern food while living in Los Angeles. I would eat at the restaurants as often as I could and then started incorporating middle eastern spices and flavors into my cooking. I then had the opportunity to work on the opening sous chef team of Bavel in the arts district of downtown LA. Read more>>
George Caceres
I have had a love for gaming (Board games, Video Games, Sports) since I was 10 years old. I have always wanted to open up a game store and when my wife saw the building across the street from her shop become available … we decided to open a board game cafe! Read more>>
Lauren Krieger
I was that kid who was always drawing – either on the sides of my notebook in class or in my sketchbook. Despite my obsession with art, the jump to animation took awhile to connect as a career choice. I’m originally from Minnesota and I did not know anyone who did animation, much less art as a job. Read more>>
Oscar Jordan
I’m a Chicago born Army veteran and a conservatory trained actor. I work as an on-camera actor for film, TV, commercials, and I’m also a voice over artist for animation and video games. I’ve won a few awards for screenwriting and producing film, and I’m also a novelist, a music journalist, a musician, and a music educator. Read more>>
Joseph Seif
My artistic foundation actually began with classical piano, but deep down, I always knew I wanted to tell stories visually. My career properly started in San Francisco during the mid-2000s indie music scene. I was working at a high-end camera store and rental shop, which was a blessing because it allowed me to borrow equipment I couldn’t afford. Read more>>
Doña Oxford
I was born an entertainer, always seeking applause and approval. At the age of six, a teacher entered the classroom and asked which students were enrolled in his piano lessons. “Piano Lessons?” I thought. Wow, that sounds like fun! Little did I know that they required payment. Being only six, I simply raised my hand. Read more>>
Jon Teschner
I earned a BFA degree in Painting and Sculpture from The Atlanta College of Art . In 1980 I used that accomplishment to apply to work in the news graphics dept. at CNN when they were just starting out. They had no paid positions available, but they agreed to take me on as an unpaid intern. Read more>>
Lito Velasco
I started out as a wide-eyed tyke who was fascinated not only by his father’s ability to play the piano, but also the piano itself. This started my lifelong love affair with music, art, and, specifically, performing arts. Read more>>
Jocelyn Silva
Hi, my name is Jocelyn Silva and I am a sexual empowerment coach and sex educator. I am born and raised in the San Fernando Valley and was brought up in a first generation Catholic household. My mother is from El Salvador and my father is from Mexico. Read more>>
Tanjie Brewer
My story began when I was just 14, a young girl lacing up her shoes for cross-country and track. I still remember the exhilaration my body felt when it hit a goal I once thought was impossible. Even then, I noticed something powerful: the food I ate changed the way I ran. Read more>>
Chloe Renee Gillott
Hi! I am Chloe Renee Gillott. I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am currently based in Los Angeles, California. I am a graduate from AMDA College of the Performing Arts, where I received my BFA in Musical Theatre-Performing Arts. I have been performing from a young age. Read more>>
David Ung
I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area until I moved here about a year ago. Growing up, I was fond of playing video games and watching animated shows. To this day, video games particularly have been an ideal pastime and form of relaxation while keeping my imagination alive. Read more>>
Randee Kushner
I started Love and Latkes in 2019, originally creating Hanukkah-themed chocolate treats and holiday décor. It was fun and creative, but like most small businesses, it took time (and a lot of trial and error) to figure out where my true passion intersected with what my community was looking for. The turning point came in 2021 during a totally unglamorous closet clean-out in my studio. Read more>>
Isabella Mercurio
I grew up the San Francisco Bay Area in a small town called Kensington. I started acting in the second grade when my teacher put on a play rendition of the book “She’s Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head”. I was immediately hooked, and began participating in countless productions at my local theater (Contra Costa Civic Theater). Read more>>
Courtney Scarpelli
As a kid, I wanted to be an actress. I even wrote an essay about how Jim Carrey was my hero and how I wanted to be just like him. Eventually, I realized I didn’t actually want to be in front of the camera, but I was fascinated by what was happening behind it. Read more>>
Inaya Ashanti
I feel like I’ve been pursuing the arts for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Hollywood, starting my entertainment career at a young age just felt natural. I was the kid getting picked up from school and changing clothes in the car for auditions, coming home late from rehearsals, and spending my summers in performing arts programs. Read more>>
Johanna Spinks
The famous portrait artist Alice Neel said:’ I paint my time using the people as evidence.’ I have thought of this quote very often over my 25 year span painting people’s portraits, often from life, and I think it sums it all up perfectly. Read more>>
Alistair Milne
Accidental game designer How do you credit yourself for your creative success or even simple progress for that matter? Inevitably, we all want to ascribe our success to agency; vision, commitment, grit and hard work. Read more>>
DJ Cali Los
A true LA vibe curator, Cali Los brings over 17 years of experience and knows how to read a crowd. Whether it’s a packed club or a beach side bash, his sets hit just right—chill, smooth, and full of feel-good tracks. From touching his first turntable at the age of five years old, he knew what his passion for music was. Read more>>
Sara Pacheco
I spent the majority of my career as a retail manager, building and running successful teams and stores for other people. Over time, the long hours and constant pressure led to a deep sense of burnout, but not before I found myself drawn to the beauty side of retail. Read more>>
Stephen Coler
I have involved myself in an unaccredited study of cultural movements and institutions that have produced over time highly potent creative endeavors. Read more>>
Najib Dubaisi
My name is Najib Dubaisi, born and raised in Beirut Lebanon. I started listening to rap music back in 2012 and fell in love with writing lyrics but never really recorded any of it. I moved to the states (Michigan) back in 2013, then got busy with school. Read more>>
Amanda Candler
I moved out to California for college after I got accepted into the Character Animation program at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), on my second try. I’d always loved animation since Saturday morning cartoons and it just never left me. I knew when I was growing up that I wanted to be ‘an artist’, I just didn’t know what kind. Read more>>
Ally Brenowitz
I think I knew I wanted to pursue animation when I realized it was where my interests of art, storytelling, and video production all met each other. I worked tirelessly on my portfolio instead of my high school homework, and eventually it paid off. Cut to me graduating from Kennesaw State University’s brand new (at the time) digital animation program in 2024. Read more>>
Alan Powers
It all started with a dream. In 1913, Richard Milhous Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California. It would be 82 years until the next important individual of our story, Alan Powers, was born in Wixom, Michigan. A year later, Emerson Livingstone Harris was born in Rancho Mirage, California, and Casey Michael Donovan was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. Read more>>
Marie C. Zoutomou-Quintanilla
My journey began on stage — speaking at women’s conferences, retreats, and empowerment events where I shared stories about resilience, leadership, and navigating change with purpose. Those early experiences revealed something powerful: when women feel seen, supported, and equipped with the right tools, they lead differently. They transform teams, families, and entire workplaces. Read more>>
Neil Goodman
I received my MFA from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia in 1979. Shortly thereafter I was offered a university teaching position at Indiana University Northwest in Gary Indiana. The school was just outside of Chicago, so it was a perfect place to get started, as I was able to both live and work in the city while maintaining my teaching position. Read more>>
Kelley Carrasquillo
I first started creating content in 2020. I had a video I posted on TikTok about being a Step Mom with my Step Daughter that went viral. Following that I had posted a video that was about my then husband and I’s age gap which also blew up. Read more>>
Steven Paul Leiva
The real question is how I got started several times, since I’ve had several occupations. But during these jobs, I always thought of myself as a writer, so I’ll start there. After three years of taking drama classes in high school, acting in several productions, I came out not, as one might expect, wanting to be an actor, but wanting to be a writer. Read more>>
Tricia Strong
I began my nail journey in 2020, during a time when salons were closed and the world felt like it was on pause. I was in college, studying nursing, and I started doing my own nails simply as a creative outlet. I had no idea that what began as a hobby would eventually become my career. Read more>>
Camille James Harman
I grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, as Camille Meaux. I was a horse girl, and I loved school. I went to Academy of the Sacred Heart with Salma Hayek in 8th grade. During my last year of college I began acting in the local community theatre after doing a stint as a prop mistress. Read more>>
Susan Coniglio
I was born in New Jersey and relocated to the West Coast at the age of three. Circumstances beyond my control, led me to run away from home at the age of 10 and be sent to Saudi Arabia to live with my biological father. After returning to the United States in my teens I needed to work and support myself. Read more>>
Alyssa Noelle
My name is Alyssa Noelle and I am a photographer. Years ago I started by wanting to be a model. Went out on shoots and found myself more interested in full creation of the photo vs just being the subject. I started to learn to take images using my best friend as my model. Read more>>
Dr Ren Garcia Green Dog Dental & Veterinary Center
I’m a former firefighter and emergency medical technician, and I’m also a first-generation American born to Cuban parents. My path into veterinary medicine was a little unconventional, but it shaped the way I practice today—high-intensity problem solving, calm under pressure, and a deep respect for service. Read more>>
Ellen Thompson
I started out as an actor, performing in community and regional theater while I was growing up in Central Pennsylvania. I went to New York University Tisch School of the Arts and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama, and I moved from New York to Los Angeles in 2003. Read more>>
Miguel Cespedes
*Got a B.S. in Logistics. *Joined the Marine Corps and served as a *Communications Officer (Rank of Captain) supporting Top Secret Signals Intelligence operations. *Got out and got a B.S. in Marketing. *Started making music as an artist. *Lost some money/Made some money. *Landed some song placements in television, radio and in-store background play. *Started ghost writing/song writing for others in the music industry. Read more>>
Abrieel Lewis
My journey as Abrieel has really been a mix of faith, creativity, and following the doors God opened for me. I started out simply loving music and storytelling. I grew up writing songs, singing, and expressing myself through art before I ever realized those passions could become a career. Over time, that creative spark expanded into modeling, content creation, and eventually marketing and design. Read more>>
David Krouse
My career has been 95% Film Exhibition and 4% Television 1% Film Production FIRST STEPS When I was fourteen, I read an internet rumor that in the new Indiana Jones Movie (Indiana Jones 4), Indy was going to have a son and suddenly I wanted that. Not really surprising—the earliest thing I considered for a life path was being a foreign missionary. Read more>>
Via Tan
My Journey Hi, my name is Via and I am a Nurse Anesthesiologist. I have spent 13 years taking care of people as a Critical Nurse doing bedside nursing and more than 5 years providing anesthesia for multiple outpatient surgical centers. Along the way I had my own ups and downs with beauty, confidence, and overall wellness. Read more>>
Joshua H. S. Kim
My family has practiced Eastern Medicine for over 120 years, spanning five generations. Our roots trace back to Wonsan—now part of North Korea—where my ancestors treated their community until the Korean War forced them to flee. After resettling in the United States, my grandfather re-established our tradition in Los Angeles, becoming the first in our lineage to offer acupuncture care in America. Read more>>
Gavin Alton-James Bailey
I didn’t grow up in a place where acting felt like a real career. In my hometown, pursuing something like this sounded unrealistic, almost like a dream you weren’t supposed to say out loud. So when I finally stepped into my first acting school, I came in later than most, surrounded by people who already knew the craft and had years of experience behind them. Read more>>
Kyle Selby
I was raised in a very small town about 75 miles from Los Angeles called Nuevo, California. My dad also grew up in Nuevo, and my mom immigrated from Guayaquil, Ecuador to California when she was a teenager. They met each other working at the local supermarket, and continued working in the grocery industry until they retired. Read more>>
Alaya Manzella
I was 13 years old and my cousin signed me up to model dresses for a prom and pageant store in Alabama. The second my mom and I left the shoot, I told her that I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. Read more>>
Joanne Chase-Mattillo
I began my journey into photography in 1990. What inspired me to pursue photography was the beautiful natural settings that surround Los Angeles; including, the over 40 miles of the Santa Monica Mountains, beaches, and many locals trails and parks. Read more>>
Amanda Westlake
I started in Hong Kong, where I was born and raised to a Filipina accountant mother and English journalist father. At 4 years old I got into ballet and tap dance for many years, then added in choir and singing lessons, and eventually plays and musical theater in school and with the HK Youth Arts Foundation. Read more>>
Victor Dunn Jr.
I was born in Oklahoma City, but moving to Southern California when I was 12 opened doors I didn’t even know existed yet. Being surrounded by the entertainment world pushed me to think bigger and inspired me to start pursuing modeling, acting, music, and fashion at a young age. My family has always inspired me to go after what I really want in life. Read more>>
Niya Butler
Hi y’all, I’m Niya! I’m currently working at NBCUniversal/Bravo TV as a Production Coordinator on the Marketing Production team. Outside of my 9-5, I write and direct! I’m originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and have been living in Los Angeles, California for over two years. I graduated with a BA in Film Production from Louisiana State University. Read more>>
Tanasha Allwood
Tanasha Allwood is a dynamic media personality, executive producer, founder of the inspirational project Grateful 4 Heels and she’s a Soon to Be Published Author. Currently working on her 200 page manuscript expected to be released in early Spring of 2026. Tanasha has over 2 decades of Human Resources experience, public speaking and coaching. Read more>>
Alisa Luera
I was born in Seattle to a Japanese mother and a Mexican-American father, and music has been part of my identity for as long as I can remember. My mom was a piano teacher, so my childhood looked a lot like an informal conservatory — sitting next to her students, learning by proximity, and eventually playing alongside her at community events. Read more>>
Mayte Valdes Carlos Barrionuevo
We met in Buenos Aires Argentina in a dance company. a year later we got married and moved to US. We Performers, Actors, Dancers, Choreographers, Storytellers. Carlos & Mayte became partners in Buenos Aires Argentina and started working for some of the most prestigious tango shows in the world. Read more>>
Mikhael Bassilli
Hi, I’m Mikhael Bassilli, Founder of Scriptmatix. My background is as a story developer, entrepreneur, and filmmaker. I was born and raised in Los Angeles to immigrant parents, and, like many kids from that kind of upbringing, I learned independence early. My childhood was a bit chaotic; two parents, both working hard to make ends meet, both living on opposite sides of the city. Read more>>
Suzanne Bank
It’s been an organic journey! It started when I was about ten years old. My mom decorated everything in beige, and I’d look around and say, “Okay… but where’s the color?” The funny twist is that I use plenty of neutrals now too — I balance them with energy, personality, and life. That early curiosity definitely planted the seed. Read more>>
Sharon Volner
I wanted to be a therapist as a means of caring and advocating for those struggling with mental illness and addiction. I initially fell in love with the law; I found it to be a strong place for advocacy. Read more>>
Dawn Stillo
I realize now how much I take after my late father. I embodied his spirit of ‘this body has to move!’ Movement has always been my way to express inner creativity, the best and only therapy I instinctively engaged in. Ice skating, diving, softball, volleyball, settling on dance, and alot of tennis. Read more>>
Lisa Elliot
I began my career many years ago in retail at Saks Fifth Ave. and Barneys NY in Ca. I then moved to New York in the 90’s to expand and did PR for Patrick Cox and Wholesalesfor Richard Tyler. I moved back to Los Angeles and worked in-house for Michelle Mason and at a PR Company. Read more>>
Miller McCoy
My story really starts in Iowa, long before Limitless ever existed. I grew up in a place where people build things with their hands, where work ethic matters, and where creativity usually isn’t the obvious career path. But I always had this obsession with design, clothing, and creating brands that actually meant something. Read more>>
Susan Karhroody
I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember—it has always been my way of processing the world, its beauty, and its injustices. Over time, my practice grew from simple drawings into painting, sculpture, installation, and calligraphy, shaped deeply by my travels, my surroundings, and social issues, especially women’s rights and environmental concerns. Read more>>
Fatell
Fatell is a Los Angeles hip-hop artist and radio personality on syndicated After Party Radio Show Fatell is an uplifting performer with a positive vibe, high energy and can’t miss smile. Fatell is from Lancaster, California. Where he began his radio hosting career as the face for the Antelope Valley’s 100.9FM (The Heat) He is in partnership with Willie Norwood Sr. Read more>>
Katy Lopes
My journey with Halu—and really, my personal journey—began long before the business existed. I was born and raised in Brazil, deeply connected to nature, spirituality, and the simple magic of community. When I moved to California, that longing for connection and purpose only grew stronger. Read more>>
Anthony Lauletta
I grew up in the punk scene in the midwest, and moved out to Southern California years ago where I developed a deep appreciation and love for the American West. From a young age, I’ve been obsessed with with music and fashion, and have taken every opportunity I’ve found to work in those worlds over the years. Read more>>
Elias Posada
Growing up I always knew that I wanted to take a semi untraditional path. My biggest passions as a teen were music and making fun videos with friends, and although they were a constant presence in my life I never really thought they could turn into a career. Read more>>
Carla Waddles
I moved from Detroit to California specifically to write for television. The only way I knew how to make that transition, learn the craft of screenwriting and network was to go to grad school. I got accepted to the Graduate Screenwriting Program at USC and while I was there for two years, I also did an unpaid internship for a half-hour comedy (‘For Your Love’). Read more>>
Shining Rae
Some people call me a multifaceted “unicorn” and ‘Rae of Sunshine’ who brings light and ‘joie de vivre’ (French for joy of living) to everyone around me. My faith in God and deep love for humankind has taken me from a small town of 10,000 people in Arkansas to life-changing experiences that shaped me into a brilliant, resilient, and innovative black woman. Read more>>
Angel Mejia
I started my photography journey back in 2010 when my sister gave me my first Canon DSLR. I spent a lot of time taking pictures at church events and music practices. I didn’t realize it then, but I was falling in love with music photography—just didn’t know it was a thing yet. Read more>>
Jonny Maia
Jonathan “Jonny” Maia is a Latin Grammy–awarded Brazilian music producer, recording engineer, and live sound engineer recognized for his work with leading global and Brazilian artists. With more than 15 years of experience across studio, broadcast, and touring environments, Jonny has built a career defined by versatility, musical sensitivity, and technical excellence. Read more>>
Josh Jimenez
My story begins when I was in the 4th grade. This was when I became interested in art, and drawing the characters I would consume through the various outlets of entertainment. I played a lot of video games, watched cartoons, and read a lot of books; most of which contained some form of imagery and were sometimes comics. Read more>>
Jimmy Thompson
I grew up in Southern California, specifically in Ventura Country. Like so many kids, I did a lot of art and drawing. But at a certain point it was clear that i was doing it much more than others. It came so naturally and I really loved it, not to mention all the positive attention i received didn’t hurt. Read more>>
Laurie Johnson
ALLWAYZ ON STAGE is an inclusive theatre company based in Conejo Valley, CA. Established to address the pressing need for greater inclusivity in theatrical productions and musicals, AOS provides more opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Founder Laurie Johnson recognized this need when her daughter, Brianna (aka Breezy), and friends would audition for community productions and wouldn’t be cast. Read more>>
Cameron Mitchell
I really don’t remember a time in my life where I wasn’t writing. Read more>>
Jacqueline Reyes
I was born and raised in LA. From a young age I enjoyed the arts through singing, dancing, and acting. My first professional job was being a background dancer in middle school for an old show called ‘Big Love’ but when people ask, I often mention my first real job as a parade dancer as Disneyland during my college years. Read more>>
Leah Haggard
During my experience training pre-professionally in ballet and an 11 year career dancing professionally around the country, I reflected on the lack of support I had in supporting my body nutritionally to perform at my best. Read more>>
