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Tulsa Life…
03/29/2026

Tulsa Life…

As I board this flight from Yellowknife, I think of Wakaya lesson number one: Mahli (wind, in Choctaw). Wind is sacred—i...
08/19/2025

As I board this flight from Yellowknife, I think of Wakaya lesson number one: Mahli (wind, in Choctaw). Wind is sacred—it teaches when to move, when to pause. I’ve followed it my whole life, trusting it as Creator’s path.

Last year the wind shifted. I faced hardship, loss, and change that forced growth. It taught me accountability, balance, boundaries, and self-worth. As a creative it’s hard to separate work from self, and I felt stuck between what I thought I should be doing, what I wanted, and what I was doing.

What grounded me was my people—my best friend Chad, my softball team, sisters, friends, and parents—and reconnecting to my roots in East LA: sports, land, culture, community. Then came another opportunity at the University of Washington, where my dreams began.

This March I became program manager for a land-based healing study with the Choctaw Nation. Based now in Oklahoma/North Dallas, I work with youth, teaching lessons like Mahli, connecting outdoors, and helping them tell stories rooted in land and ancestors.

A few months ago my mentor Michelle invited me north to a healing camp with Łutsël K’é Dene elder Felix Lockhart. I didn’t know I’d be working side by side: loading boats, setting camp, gathering medicine, and absorbing his teachings in the bush.

I felt like a child, realizing how little I knew, but by the end I found growth and confidence. What I’ll remember most is the laughter—and Felix’s wisdom. Like when he told me, “not everything has to be so profound,” which of course was. At 77, he still outworked me daily.

The camp was about returning to the bush and sacred water—healing, paying respects, and planning for the future. Felix has spent his life protecting Taché and building Thaidene Nëné National Park. Nearing retirement, his focus is passing knowledge so his people and land thrive.

That’s why I was really there. With a sore back and hands, I photographed the experience, hoping these images help his project grow long after we’re gone. Please enjoy these photos, and may you follow your own wind and its lessons.

To be continued…

Disclaimer: These are not my stories—only my perspective and gratitude.

Commencing Countdown….3…2….1! I am about to unveil a series showcasing my artwork created over the past few years. Most ...
03/10/2024

Commencing Countdown….3…2….1!

I am about to unveil a series showcasing my artwork created over the past few years. Most of my pieces highlight individuals who are deeply involved in activism, education, community organizing, policy, and science. Many of these individuals are also talented artists themselves. The intelligence and creativity of these movers and shakers never fail to inspire me – they are some of the brightest minds and most innovative individuals I have ever encountered. Stay tuned for the upcoming series as I aim to shed light on significant issues, influenced by my engagement with the global social and environmental justice movement, particularly during this election year and amidst ongoing global events. I am eager to introduce you to these inspiring individuals that keep me hopeful in this fight.

The image above features the journalist and social justice champion, .He serves as the political director for Sindicato Independiente Familia and Unidas por la Justicia. I first met him in Washington state while documenting the endeavors of Unidas por la Justicia in supporting undocumented and non-unionized immigrants. His global impact and my multiple encounters with him, including our reunion at COP 27 in Egypt, have left a lasting impression on me. This photo is particularly striking as it captures the essence of his work. The camera symbolizes artistry and storytelling driving the narrative forward, while the sickle represents struggle and our connection to our cultures. His shirt, emblazoned with the words “justice for workers,” adds the final piece that ties everything together.

Stay tuned for more dopeness.

2023: As 2023 comes to a close, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for this extraordinary year. My first sprint into freelan...
12/31/2023

2023:

As 2023 comes to a close, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for this extraordinary year. My first sprint into freelancing has been an incredible whirlwind of learning, enriching experiences, and forming lasting connections with inspiring artists, academics, and leaders.

My 2023 Journey:

January: In Brazil at the organizing camp and demonstration in Brasilia with and .tv .

February/March: Back in LA, diving into the wild Indigenous Imaginarium and initiating a direct collaboration with

April: A well-deserved rest from traveling.

May: Celebrated my birthday at the (SIFF) with my family and the Homie had – a time of joy and creativity.

June: Worked on Raven’s documentary alongside and Papa Roach , meeting our favorite uncle. Launched a milestone podcast with UBC’s program.

July: In New Orleans with .virkina, sharing stories and insights with high school teachers.

August: A refreshing break from traveling.

September: At as a media fellow, creating a film in just 4 days and presenting it to industry leaders.

October: In the Amazon with , where creativity met purpose at the climate lab.

November: Time with family and break from traveling.

December: Ended the year beautifully in Mexico City with someone very special.

2023 has been a tapestry of triumphs and challenges, revealing my strengths, areas for growth, and the critical importance of self-care. I think of the impact of this work and how it is a battle every day when it comes to social and environmental justice. I feel more secure with what I bring to this fight, and what I can do as both a creative and as an activist. As I look forward to 2024, I am excited for a year filled with laughter, love, and the company of those dedicated to making a difference. Here’s to opening new doors and building a world where humanity and nature can coexist and flourish.

I've been wanting to share more from my most recent journey that took me to the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Fighting...
11/13/2023

I've been wanting to share more from my most recent journey that took me to the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Fighting alongside my friends and their communities against anti-extractivism. Where the spirit there, the determination to protect their land and culture, was a profound reminder of the beauty what a lot of my friends and communities around the world are all striving to preserve.

Nestled and honored to be in the home of my good friend of the Serena Kichwa Community. Working with the homies and .virkina standing at the frontlines from an active mining facility working to expand into the mouth of the Amazon where it meets the Andes. We are there organizing, sharing our knowledge, and advocating for a healthier Amazon, South America, and beyond. This work matters, and educating the next generation of storytellers is our way of pushing back.

But as I revel in the joy and love of these communities, my heart aches for Palestine, caught in an ongoing tragedy and genocide. Many around the world in the Indigenous and climate movement, are demanding for a ceasefire, understanding and seeing firsthand the impact of settler colonialism. Urgency courses through my veins as I play such a small part in cultivating solidarity globally, knowing that our struggles are interconnected, our stories, woven into the fabric of a shared luta.

Now, more than ever, we NEED the stories from the ground, understanding the stakes. These stories are not bought; they're the cries of people fighting for their land, their communities, and their very lives.

I am grateful for those who've come into my life recently on this journey, helping me see the interconnectedness of our fights—for liberation, for a better future for us all.

I've been wanting to share from a journey that took me to the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, fighting alongside communi...
11/13/2023

I've been wanting to share from a journey that took me to the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, fighting alongside communities against anti-extractivism. The spirit there, the determination to protect their land and culture, was a profound reminder of the beauty we're all striving to preserve.

What a wild ride . Premiered a film, met new friends, reconnected with old ones, and looking forward to establishing lif...
09/29/2023

What a wild ride . Premiered a film, met new friends, reconnected with old ones, and looking forward to establishing life long friendships and future collaborations.

That a wraps of our first production leg of Sélhonįh: Tell Me a True Story from the Land.I am super proud of my team, st...
09/17/2023

That a wraps of our first production leg of Sélhonįh: Tell Me a True Story from the Land.

I am super proud of my team, starting with my co-director and fearless leader ; the world better watch out for you. So honored to work alongside and . Y’all are freaking awesome, and I appreciate your trust in our vision. , thank you so much for your friendship, guidance (sorry I wasn’t able to see you, but the shoot was tight), and mentorship; you are literally the best. Last but not least, thank you, my guy , dude. We find ways to keep doing this thing, and I appreciate you like no other—all my love, my brother. Let’s keep going.

Next stop - heading to the sub-arctic baby.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟Hey friends! I've got some BIG news to share with you all! 🎉 I am thrilled to be part of not just one,...
08/08/2023

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Hey friends! I've got some BIG news to share with you all! 🎉 I am thrilled to be part of not just one, but TWO potential panels at South By Southwest (SXSW)! 🤩 One panel is with If Not Us Then Who and the other is with Ecotok Collective

But here's the thing – we need YOUR support to make this happen! 🙏 Voting for our panels is super easy, and it would mean the world to me! 🌎 All you need to do is click the link in my bio (LinkTree) to cast your vote for both panels! 🗳️

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