“Being musically inclined felt like it made me stick out more than I already did looking different from everyone around me. I […] tried molding myself into whoever I needed to be to assimilate…”

“Finding balance is a creative challenge […] life will throw you curveballs that’ll knock you on your butt […] but I always strive to find it again…”

“I’ve always been a creative little being […] but it just means I re-sign a mental agreement with myself every day to really say “yes” and lean into it…”

“Let’s just say my brain loves to balance ingredient ratios but despises bookkeeping…”

“Meeting new people keeps me inspired and motivated. There are so many creatives in the [Detroit] area to learn from…”

“It’s important to understand that putting something down and coming back later with a fresh head isn’t failure or giving up…”