Sasha Bogosian of LA on Life, Lessons & Legacy

Sasha Bogosian shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Good morning Sasha , we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What is a normal day like for you right now?
A normal day for me is pretty simple.
I’m a junior in high school, so I wake up, get ready, and head to school. I work hard in my classes and take things one step at a time.

After school, I usually do something active like pickleball, and I always try to make time to paint or design. Creating is my favorite part of the day—it’s where I feel the most calm and like myself.

At night, I hang out with my family, unwind, and get ready to do it all again the next day.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Sasha. I’m a high school junior and the founder of The Sasha Project LA. I live with cerebral palsy and started painting denim as a form of art therapy. What began as painting for family and friends slowly turned into creating pieces for donations.

I’ve been a Junior Ambassador for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles since 2016, and in 2018 I was honored to be selected as a National Champion Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. With my mom’s support, that work grew into a nonprofit called The Sasha Project LA, focused on raising funds and awareness for the art therapy program at CHLA, which has meant so much to me.

Along the way, I’ve been lucky to collaborate with brands like Billy Footwear, paint denim items for celebrities, and receive support from Levi’s and Blick Art Materials. I’m really grateful for those opportunities.

I’m also working on an adaptive clothing line called The Edit by Sasha, launching this year, that combines fashion with accessibility.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My mom did. She saw me clearly before I saw myself. From a very young age, she watched me work through physical therapy and recover from surgeries, and she always believed in me. She’s seen my resilience and also my compassion, even when I didn’t realize it yet.

When you were sad or scared as a child, what helped?
Yes, definitely. There were times when I felt scared or sad, especially during hospital stays. Art therapy at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles really helped me through things like week-long sleep studies and surgery recoveries. Painting gave me something to focus on and helped me forget about the discomfort, pain, and how scary being in a hospital can feel. It became a safe and calming space for me when things felt overwhelming.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My friends would probably say that compassion and kindness really matter to me. I care a lot about how people feel and always try to be understanding and supportive, especially when someone is going through something hard.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m painting or designing. Creating helps me slow down, focus, and feel calm. It’s when I feel the most like myself.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Www.TheSashaProjectLA.org
• Instagram: @TheSashaProjectLA
• Facebook: @TheSashaProjectLa

Image Credits
Myself