Cly (they/she) is a farmer, caregiver, and creative grounded in land, family, and community. As the Farmer Care Coordinator at the Rainier Beach Action Coalition’s Food Hub, Cly provides farmer care and technical support to Black, Brown, immigrant, refugee, and Indigenous farmers across King County, Washington—making sure the people who feed us are cared for too. Their ancestral home is Angono, Rizal Philippines which is the art capital of the Philippines and location of the oldest record of art in the Philippines (Angono Petroglyphs). At a young age, Cly was always told that they were an artist, no matter what they do, because their ancestors were artists. Cly sees farming as their chosen form of art.

Something really beautiful is that Cly recently started their own farm, called Malaya Farm, which translates to “free” or “liberated” in Tagalog. On their farm, Cly follows the teachings of Ari de Leña of Kamayan Farm and Lorna Velasco of Sariwa Farm. Cly is a believer in that our collective liberations are intertwined and that the most transformative way to understand each other’s struggles is through language and food. Malaya Farm reconnects the Filipino diaspora and other Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities of the Greater Seattle area back to the land and with each other through language-learning and regenerative farming.

Stepping out of the farm-world, Cly is a full-time caregiver to their mom and the proudest Tita to their two nieces. They find joy in playing guitar, getting creative with earthly materials, and film photography!

@malaya.farm

Bringing back this original interview that aja love did with CY:D

Meet CY:D (@heartofcylver on instagram/tiktok)

A singer/songwriter in the bay area who's message aims to shine light on the growth and endurance of a collective, what it's like to embody authenticity throughout this human experience to say the least.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with CY:D and chatting it up to learn more about her journey as an artist, where she draws inspiration from and her creative process! We also discussed some harder hitting topics of discussions like mental health, fame, and loss. [TW: Abortion, Mania]

CY:D is releasing her 2nd EP on December 11th titled Demo #1 and it will be available on all streaming platforms!!

*releasing time may vary due to distribution delays and the mercury retrograde!*

Spotify! — Apple Music! — Soundcloud! — Youtube!

We hope you enjoy the first of many artist interviews! Thank you CY:D for kickstarting something beautiful with Collective Creations, you have a group of forever supporters with us!

Cover Art by CY:D

(also sorry for the slight static with the mics… kinda annoying but we learn and improve!)

Cover photo by @jenaydenise

Sarah Jane is someone who has lived so many lives in one body. At the age of 15, she started traveling the world as a model, immersed in a fast-paced, glamorous lifestyle, even making it into the Playboy mansion. After eventually stepping away from the industry, she dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her new role as a mother, and later as a caretaker for her aging parents.

Her journey has been anything but linear. She survived a near-death experience and being in a coma, wrestled with identity, loss, and traumatic partnerships, and emerged on the other side with a deeper connection to intuition, spirituality, and self-trust. Now in her 50s, Sarah is in the sacred process of starting over—and doing the hard, beautiful work of breaking generational cycles.

Sarah brings tenderness, honesty, and deep wisdom to every conversation. Not to get to specific, but this episode felt like a warm hug after a coffee date.

Rakiah Maguire is a Tacoma-based tattoo and nail artist known for her creative eye, determination to succeed, and her hilariously real Instagram stories. As the owner of Cry Baby Ink., Rakiah has built more than just a business—she’s built a brand rooted in authenticity, creativity, and community. A mother and multi-hyphenate creative, she’s known not only for her clean lines and bold designs, but for the way she shows up fully in every space—whether she’s behind the tattoo gun, attaching jewels to acrylics, or sharing hilarious, unfiltered moments on Instagram.

Beyond the artistry, Rakiah uses the success of her business to pour back into her community—supporting & collaborating with other local artists, speaking out on important social issues, and contributing to local mutual projects in Tacoma.

In this episode, we talk about motherhood being the best motivation, making time for art, believing in yourself and your business, and using your success to lift others up.

Connect with Rakiah on Instagram or book an appointment with her via her Instagram @crybabyy.ink

Paula Williams left Tacoma at 17 to pursue a career in Hollywood, working as a model, actress, bookkeeper for Death Row Records, and Head of Production for Larry King Live. But behind the glitz, she witnessed the industry's darker side. As one of the original silence breakers in the case against Harvey Weinstein, Paula helped spark the #MeToo movement and has since dedicated herself to advocacy. Now back in Tacoma, she serves on the board of Rebuilding Hope, working to support survivors and create change in her hometown.

In this conversation with Paula, we talked about more than just her silence-breaking, moving from some crazy Hollywood stories into advice on recovery and rediscovering yourself in your 50s.

Listen to this hilarious and heartwarming interview now!

Find Paula on Instagram @instapaulagram

Nurhaliza Mohamath, or Liza, is a food justice advocate and the Food Justice Manager at Rainier Beach Action Coalition (RBAC). Born in Saigon and raised in South Seattle, she is deeply connected to her Cham heritage and works to reclaim and preserve her culture through food. With degrees in Sociology, Economics, and Business Administration from Mills College, she brings an intersectional approach to food sovereignty, working directly with BIPOC farmers to secure funding, policy support, and infrastructure for equitable food access.

Liza also helped relaunch her family’s restaurant, Salima Specialties, the only Cham Halal women-owned restaurant in the Pacific Northwest, creating a space for cultural representation through food. Beyond advocacy, she mentors youth in Rainier Beach, guiding them through farm work, restorative justice circles, and leadership development. For Liza, food justice is about more than just feeding people—it’s about liberation, resilience, and reclaiming narratives.

Follow Liza on Instagram: @nurhaliza.mohamath | @rainierbeach_foodhub