I was invited to a movie premiere in London for George Baron's latest film, the Blue Rose...  The Blue Rose (2023)  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15262900/  2023 Bio: "George Baron is a young queer writer, actor and director. George made his writing and directorial debut at 8 years old in a full length production of an original musical at The Whitefire Theatre. In 2019 George conceived and directed a well-received, teen-helmed production of Spring Awakening at the Stella Adler Theatre....

Sway Kun, born in Boston in 1990, but raised outside of America since the age of 3-6, has a collection of cherished memories from his early years in Malaysia. From ages 6 to 19, he resided in his homeland, Jerusalem, Palestine, before eventually relocating to the United States. In Palestine, he experienced being seen as the "American," whereas in America, he identifies as Palestinian, always feeling like an outsider throughout his life. The journey of self-discovery for Sway Kun has been...

Meet Joel Olivas, an interactive multimedia designer from El Paso, Texas. We discuss technology, music, and art, as well as themes surrounding the future of society and our experience growing up in the church!   2023 Bio:    "Joel Olivas is an interactive multimedia designer from El Paso, Texas. Joel’s passion for technology, music, and art has led him into a creative niche in the performing arts. Throughout 8 years of audio visual production experience, his visual work has been exhibited at...

Meet Ashton Edminster, a singer/songwriter in Dallas, TX. She shares captivating stories of relationships and self-discovery through her R&B-influenced music, weaving her delusions and daydreams into songs for the everyday hopeless romantic. Check our her latest single 'Headin Out' on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4tZ8ynZwVtgDbZq3tg6dy7?si=3e5fdd43ba734a05  2023 Bio:  "Ashton Edminster is a singer/songwriter from Dallas, TX who transforms her delusions and daydreams into songs...

Meet Steph Tran, also known as STETRA, the incredibly talented artist and DJ who knows how to make you feel the music. As the co-founder of Technorotica, she's on a mission to nurture the underground dance music culture in Dallas, creating unforgettable experiences where art, music, and community blend together. 2023 Bio: "Growing up, STETRA (Steph Tran) gravitated towards creating art in various mediums. Heavily influenced by her family's love for all music spanning from Disco, New Wave,...

Meet Katie Collins, a celebrity stylist and creative director based out of New York City and Los Angeles. She is launching her creative direction company and plans take her life internationally soon. 2023 Bio: "Katie is a creative director and stylist based in Los Angeles and New York City. Drawing inspiration from art, design and travel, Katie creates work that not only inspires, but uplifts and authenticity transforms narratives. She’s committed to fostering an environment of inclusion,...

Meet Simone Seinrea Webb, also known as "The Sensual Sage", a tarot reader, meditation teacher, sensual dance instructor, vibe specialist and creator of Sensual Sage Apothecary. 2023 Bio: "Introducing Simone - a versatile spiritual practitioner based in Fort Worth, TX. With a range of talents and a passion for helping others, Simone is known as a Tarot Reader, Meditation Teacher, Sensual Dance Instructor, Vibe Specialist, and the creative mind behind Sensual Sage Apothecary. Simone has...

Meet Juston Case, a Film Director based in Dallas, TX.  2023 Bio:  "Juston Case is a 23 year old Director based in Dallas, Texas, originally from Germany. Juston's work is focused on visual storytelling, using style and visuals to progress stories predominantly on love and heartbreak. Most of Juston's work is centered on process, which includes shooting on film and approaching the creative process with passion, love, and intent. Juston has worked with brands such as Converse and Paco...

Meet Micah J. Moore, also known as "Mic Most", an award-nominated producer & DJ in Dallas, TX. 2023 Bio:   "At twelve years of age, a young version of Mic Most was just venturing into the world of music, discovering the skills of his own on a Casio keyboard, a karaoke machine and a set of headphones he already figured out could be used as a microphone. Realizing quickly how much he enjoyed making music as he grew up in Orange Co., CA – he made a commitment to continue his path into...

Meet Bryon Lloyd, an editorial hairstylist in Dallas, TX. 2023 Bio: "Bryon is a Versatile Hair Artist who specializes in all aspects of hair including Cut, Color, and Styling. Within the last year, Bryon has tapped into the Editorial and Runway scene while also continuing his practice in the field of Photography, allowing him to expand in his craft while strengthening his role as a Visual Creative Director. You can find Bryon doing hair at Hair+Industry in Dallas, TX." Events: 'Fashion...

 Meet Wanz Dover, a DJ, Producer & Musician in Dallas, TX.  2023 Bio:  As a musician, promoter, DJ, Rock Singer, and music journalist Wanz Dover has been a constant presence in the Dallas music scene for three decades. Moving to Denton in the early 90s and paying in Post-Punk and Shoegaze bands. Started DJ in 2000 and by 2010 was honing his DJ craft full time playing Funk and soul for a living. He created his Blixaboy alias in 2006 to explore the crossroads of dub, electro, Detroit...

Meet Phillip Washington, also known as Cygnus, a Producer & Artist living in Dallas, TX.   "Cygnus (USA) is an electronic musician based in Texas. His influences include electro (to the tune of Man Parrish, Drexciya, ERP, and DMX Krew), IDM and experimental hardcore bass, and more. His 2015 tour with legendary Manchester act Autechre took him around the United States for 30 days. In 2016 he toured Europe, playing alongside the likes of Gerald Donald, DJ Stingray, DMX Krew, Team Doyobi,...

Meet Dora Zeneth Reynosa, a Muralist & Painter residing in Dallas, TX.  2023 Bio:  "For Dora Reynosa, artistically known as Zeneth, art is more than color, technique and visual expression. It is hope, connection, and the chance to communicate with our inner child. The multidisciplinary visual artist and muralist was born and raised in Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico, before moving to Dallas. Her art contains a child-like frankness inspired by Modernist compositions, Mesoamerican glyphs, and...

Meet Bartosz Beda, a Contemporary Artist and Painter in Dallas, TX. 2023 Bio: "Born in Poland in 1984, Bartosz Beda relocated to the UK in 2008 to study at the Manchester School of Art. After graduating in 2012 with an MA in Fine Art, Beda was selected for the 2012 Catlin Art Guide as the most promising emerging artist in the UK. Short-listed for the Title Art Prize, the Door Prize, and selected for The Saatchi New Sensations 2012, group exhibition in London for most exciting graduate...

Meet Luis R, a Fashion Designer and the Founder of Petra Stellam Clothing in Houston, TX.  2023 Bio: "Luis R. is a Fashion Designer and owner of Petra Stellam located in Houston, Texas. Petra Stellam was founded in 2019 which specializes in Contemporary collections that are cut and sewn incorporating couture elements within conceptual designs. Petra Stellam is an independent label with goals and ideologies to produce off calendar." Instagram: @Petrastellam_ Website:...

Meet Melissa Taylor, a Fashion Designer & Pattern Maker in Dallas, Texas.  2022 Bio:   "Melissa Taylor is an artist and fashion designer currently based in Dallas, Texas.   She sculpts and hand dyes carefully sourced fabric into dreamy, brooding clothing with a powerful physical presence. In addition to designing and producing her clothing line, Taylor has worked in the fashion industry as a pattern maker, model, runway show producer, production seamstress, and teacher.  Before landing...