I think storytelling and creativity is what defines us as humans. Since the birth of language, there has been an effort to share and preserve stories through it. I think that the goal of a lot of art and storytelling is to keep the biggest questions alive, which consequentially keeps us alive. While we're not really able to answer the mysteries explored through art, we are able to breathe through the desire to keep asking. By feeling the emotions of others distilled in stories and art, I also think it is probably the most effective movement toward empathy.

Through my collaboration with The Creative Process, I am working on interviews with filmmakers, musicians, and writers in New Orleans and St. Paul, Minnesota (where I’m from). The way art is celebrated everyday in New Orleans is a huge privilege to be around. I am interested in discussing with artists why representation is important, especially in film, and examining the depth of their creative worlds. I am passionate about celebrating the art through which we ask and experience what it means to be human.