Striking a Chord: Sara Kays on Her Creative Process and the Stories That Resonate
Sara Kays opens up about her musical journey, revealing the intricacies of her songwriting process and the joy she finds in sharing her deeply personal music with others. From the evolution of her sound to the impact of social media, Sara offers insights into her creative world, reflecting on the authenticity embedded in her lyrics and the meaningful experiences that shape her evolving musical narrative.
Jonny Sun: On Exploding Small Things into Big Ideas and Exploring Feelings
Screenwriter and author of the New York Times best-seller Goodbye, Again Jonny Sun shares his path to his current explorations at the intersection of technology and the humanities.
Sherry Cola: The Actress and Comedian on Working Towards a Dream That Feels Out of Reach
Actress/comedian Sherry Cola chats with us about her journey into acting, her character on Good Trouble, and the impact of representation on her work.
Budjerah: The Australian Artist on His Influences and New EP ‘Conversations’
The Aboriginal singer from New South Wales gives listeners a window into his teenage years and transition into adulthood through his new EP Conversations.
Kiara Nirghin: A Young Innovator Reimagining What a Scientist Looks Like
At 16, Kiara Nirghin used science to find a solution for the food insecurity issue of her hometown. Today, she continues pushing the boundaries for women in STEM through educational initiatives and fashion projects.
Nick Lee: The Grammy Nominated Producer Behind Hit Songs on the Radio and TV
Nick Lee is a Grammy-nominated record producer, songwriter, and composer who has worked with artists like Demi Lovato and Lil Nas X. He has been instrumental in the creation of many hit songs including the wildly popular “Industry Baby.” Nick shares with us his journey to music production and his advice for those looking to join the music industry without connections.
ROSIE: A Singer-Songwriter Championing Honesty Online and Through Her Music
ROSIE shares her journey creating her debut EP, 20mg of Happiness, and how she embraces a “no filters, no Facetune, no VSCO, no bullshit” attitude.
Miko Fogarty: A Dancer and Medical Student Hoping To Heal Others
Miko Fogarty is a medical student whose experience with dance made her realize and advocate for the importance of taking care of your body.
Lennon Torres: A Dancer Making the Industry More Gender Inclusive
Dancer Lennon Torres is changing the industry through Continuum Community, a resource hub for incorporating more gender-inclusive practices.
Valerie Weisler: An Educator and Activist Who Channeled Her Experience With Bullying Into a Global Youth Empowerment Organization
23-year-old Valerie Weisler is helping young people across the US and abroad by taking her own experiences with bullying and the college application process to create diverse, accessible learning opportunities for others.
Amira Yahyaoui: A Human Rights Activist And Entrepreneur Championing Financial Aid Literacy
Amira Yahyaoui is a Tunisian activist who led protests that helped bring democracy back to her country. She is now tackling the financial aid crisis in the United States with her new venture Mos.
Talia Hibbert: An Author Diversifying The Romance Genre On Their Own Terms
25-year-old Talia Hibbert is a New York Times bestselling author of 17 diverse romance novels, with narratives that further inclusivity and representation in the world of literature.
A Chat Between Two Writers: Mallika Chennupaty and Anjana Iyer on Breaking Into the Entertainment Industry as Women of Color
Pulse Spikes writer Mallika Chennupaty chats about her debut book, Greenlight: Making it in Entertainment, with her friend and fellow entertainment industry lover Anjana Iyer.
Lee Rodriguez: The ‘Never Have I Ever’ Star Shares Her Love For Sustainable Fashion, Acting, and Music
Lee chats with us about her ever-evolving character, the importance of diversity on screen, her love for sustainable fashion, and her debut EP in the works.
Snapshot: Summering on Jeju Island
Eda Selin Maner reflects on her time on Jeju Island, giving us a personal glimpse into her experience on one of Korea's most famous islands.
Devshi Mehrotra: An Entrepreneur Using Technology to Revolutionize the Public Defense System
Devshi Mehrotra is a co-founder of the company JusticeText, which creates evidence management software to help public defenders. Devshi discusses her interests in technology and racial justice, solutions to uplift minorities in STEM, and her path to becoming an entrepreneur.
Kyoko Takenaka: An Artist Expressing Their Experiences in the Spaces Between Binaries
Kyoko Takenaka is a non-binary, Japanese American creator whose practice spans music, photography, and film.
Lauren Patel: An Actress Who Believes That Stories on Screen Can Show Us the Power of Listening, Learning, and Understanding
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie actress Lauren Patel talks to us about her debut in the entertainment industry and South Asian representation on screen.
Laura Gao: A Comic Artist Tackling Misconceptions and Unrepresentative Histories
Artist, writer, entrepreneur, and researcher Laura Gao is using unconventional storytelling techniques to represent the Asian American community.
Battement Tendu
Photographer Stacie Buhler describes her editorial, “Battement Tendu is the commencing portion and ending portion of a grand battement and is an exercise to force the insteps well outward. A ballerina is strong, resilient, and represents the beauty of a strong woman. When we work on our inner selves, it creates tangible beauty.”