I’ve encountered a whirlwind of changes since I graduated college. In just over a year, I moved to Washington, DC, started living with my partner, and changed jobs multiple times (while not always knowing what was next). Through each transition I faced, I had to bridge a wide gap between one thing to another. Although daunting at the moment, I found that building bridges is much easier when you look for common ground, even in unlikely places.
Read moreNAVIGATING: Navigating the Post-Graduation World Mid-Pandemic
The whole world has been in a state of constant-navigation in the wake of COVID-19. New variants, changing safety protocols, and the countless unknowns of a global pandemic have forced us all to re-calibrate time and time again. Quite frankly, it’s been exhausting.
Read moreLearning Unlearning: Unlearning Not Asking Questions
Asking questions can be tough for some people, and I was one of them. I used to think that by asking questions I would be conceived as incapable and lacking knowledge. I don’t know where I picked this notion up. It certainly wasn’t from life at home growing up, where my parents constantly encouraged us to ask questions. Maybe it was daycare? School? Work? Regardless, I had to unlearn my bad habit of not asking questions.
Read moreMODERN MENTORSHIP: From Mentee to Mentor as a Young Creative
As a young creative, I’ve naturally found myself as the mentee in most experiences, both educational and professional. I continue to eagerly look for those willing to share their experiences and wisdom so I can grow as an arts worker and human being. This summer, I suddenly found myself in the position of the mentor rather than the mentee.
Read moreSupporting Youth Artists at The Old Globe
The Old Globe in San Diego, CA, has established a strong reputation for its high quality, professional productions, some of which have made it all the way to Broadway. However, that is not the only focus of the prominent regional theatre company.
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