Posts tagged Asian
The Possibilities That Can Happen in Nothingness—James Song
The Possibilities That Can Happen in Nothingness—James Song

I’m Alexa Ashley and this is Eyes Wide. In this episode we get to hear from photographer, James Song. Through his work that explores contentment and coexisting with nature, James seeks to instill calmness, confidence, and curiosity. The proceeds from his artwork are channeled to support female education around the world. In this conversation, we hear about his experience growing up in three different countries (and traveling to over 60), overcoming aversion to rigid religiosity, finding a free spirituality, and about “the possibilities that can happen in nothingness.”

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Overcoming Abuse, Anger and Sexism to Pursue Joy—Caitlyn Gaurano
Overcoming Abuse, Anger and Sexism to Pursue Joy—Caitlyn Gaurano

Alexa Ashley: I'm Alexa Ashley, and this is Eyes Wide. In this episode, we get to hear from fashion, portrait and lifestyle photographer, Caitlyn Gaurano. She gives us an inside look at growing up in a sexist household and overcoming negativity to pursue joy. Caitlyn aims to create supportive, loving, and engaging communities for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists all around the world through artistry and creativity.

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StoriesAlexa AshleyCaitlyn Gaurano, Photography, Photographer, LGBTQ, BIPOC, Asian, NYC, Sanah, Abuse, Anger, Sexism, badass, you are a badass, portrait, fashion, being yourself, fashion school, college, gap year