I used to be really afraid to express myself creatively. I was bound by my insecurities and was appalled at the idea of breaking any rules. One of the main ways that I express myself is through fashion, and the day that I decided to dress like the people I looked up to was huge. I think that finding the courage to express yourself creatively is difficult, and that is why it is so important and beautiful.

Storytelling is important because it is a way to connect with other people. No matter the medium - art, voice, movement - storytelling allows empathy to grow between the storyteller and the audience. Through my collaboration with The Creative Process, I hope to help share other people’s stories so that I and everyone listening can learn new things, maybe shift our mindsets around certain issues, and develop an understanding and appreciation for whoever’s story is being told. I also hope to share stories significant to our current political climate and general state of the world (aka dismantle racism and bigoted ideas, spread useful, true information, and improve people’s moods). The Creative Process is a platform as well as a project, and it has potential to make an impact on a lot of people. 

If you had one wish for the future, what would it be and how do you think we could move towards achieving this goal?

My one wish for the future is to help out as many people as I can, whether that be through sharing their story when they feel they are being stifled, making someone happier, or teaching them something new.

I started my own podcast in April, mostly because I felt as if I had a lot of thoughts and nobody to tell them to. Through starting this project, I have started to develop my own voice and learn about my passions. Right now it seems to be pretty all over the place when it comes to the genre, but it seems to be about fashion, movies/ television/ books, and advice that nobody asked to hear. I have learned how fun it is to have guests because of how much the conversation can be opened up, so I would love to have guests become more of s central aspect of the podcast in th future! As for the future beyond this project, all I know is that I want to contribute to a better, safer, happier world with less misinformation. I also want to backpack through the entire Appalachian Trail.