Aileene Rosales
I think it’s important to know that with success comes a lot of hard work, long nights, slow income days sometimes weeks and plenty of suffering. You’ll do it alone, you’ll do it with your loved ones but it’s most definitely inevitable. Read more>>
Khatia Pipia
The project I’m most deeply committed to, for as long as it takes, is Qvevri – Georgian & European Market. Qvevri isn’t just a business; it’s a dream that carries my family’s heart and my cultural roots. It represents everything I believe in, creativity, hospitality, community, and connection. From the very beginning, I wanted Qvevri to be more than a market. Read more>>
Codi Chen
When I was in my early teens, I had this incredible opportunity to travel through France with my grandfather, who fought in WWII, along with my mom, some of his army buddies, and their families. Read more>>
Tina Cruz
I stopped hiding my pain and started using it as power when I began creating art. Through art, I began a healing journey and discovered my calling. I see art as a form of encouragement and connection — it resonates deeply, reflecting emotions and presence. Art can speak to others without words, expressing complex emotions and experiences without uttering a single syllable. Read more>>
Antoineka Norman
If you stripped away my name and titles, what would remain is my joy and compassion. I’ve always found happiness in the simplest things and have had a heart for helping others since I was a child. We need more happy people and smiling faces showing love and compassion to others, no matter our differences— and I want to be part of that change. Read more>>
Ambur Rockell
Call me out- ha! I miss the Latino culture I grew up around. My band members I record and tour with are all Southern California based out of San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles. I had to escape the rat race though and find freedom to create independently. Read more>>
