Music As A Way Of Life: Curating a Living Soundtrack
In one of my favorite essays of his, Ralph Ellison writes, “In those days, it was either live with music or die with noise, and we chose rather desperately to live.” The idea of music as a protective...
View ArticleIt’s Good To Be A Fan: The Making of Fanatical
“I love your work!” Like any lifelong fanatic, I’ve said those words more times than I can count. I’ve mumbled them to Neil Gaiman at the head of a book signing queue; I’ve yelled them to Stephen...
View ArticleThe Bullycide Project: Ending Suicide One Stage At A Time
“The children almost broken by this world become the adults most likely to change it” -Frank Warren This quote explains the work of The Bullycide Project, a 50 minute theatre production that travels to...
View ArticleComing Full Circle: How The Bullycide Project Made Me A Better Mother
Little did I know that in 14 years, 5 months, 6 days, 1 hour and 19 minutes…a silent killer I knew nothing about would steal him away from my arms. Tammy Epling, mother to Matthew Epling who died by...
View ArticleWake Up! Making The YOUth Shift Africa Theme Song
I am so proud to present the YOUth Shift Africa theme song, “Wake Up!” and a behind-the-scenes look at how this collaborative masterpiece was created. Check out the conscious hip hop video (lyrics in...
View ArticleCan Art REALLY Change The World?
Today, I had the honor of joining Doug Foresta again on his show “Creating Change” on Empower Radio! Our topic was: Can Art REALLY Change The World? We discussed my journey to art with heart–from...
View ArticleAwesome Girls Shift Africa 2013: Recap + How To Guide
Drumroll please! I am JUMPING UP AND DOWN WITH JOY to share with you the official Awesome Girls Shift Africa 2013 recap + 20 Steps in 20 Minutes: A Guide To Creating Your Own Collaborative Workshop!...
View ArticleHow To Fight Fire With Fire: 66 Lanterns, 66 Women, Ni Una Más
This Saturday, the Ni Una Más movement took the campaign to end femicide in Chiapas to new heights–literally–in their latest urban action to stir public consciousness and demand that local authorities...
View ArticleWhat I Learned From a Pizza, a Rock, and a Pile of Leaves
It started with following my heart. I had made the decision to travel to Europe for an indefinite period of time. I had no plans other than starting in Ireland and seeing where my journey would take...
View ArticleTaking Photos (With Any Camera) That Leave a Legacy
A few months ago Rachael wrote me an email that said: Would you be interested in writing a post for regular folks on how to take more memorable photos that capture the heart of their special moments...
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