My favorite people to talk to are the ones that “make it happen “ regardless of fear and what challenges and obstacles are ahead of them . Kayla Cruz is just that type of person I say that because In the middle of a successful career in real estate and design she decides to follow her heart’s passion for art by quitting her job one day and going all in on HERSELF the next day as a full time professional artist . If that’s not following passion idk what is since then she has continued to thrive through art all on her own by committing herself to commissions and growing her skill base. This episode is her story in her own words.

The best part about being a writer from the street and curator in a gallery is the network I have to choose from. When I challenge graff writers to make gallery quality work and they deliver it’s a different kind of special. DYOS is a prime example of that already a dope and talented artist but to see the gallery work he produced is amazing. No lie I’m a bit jealous lol this is DYOS story in his own words

my favorite thing about this podcast is the people I talk to . The story of who they are and what they do . Sometimes I get a similar story from two different people . When that happens I try my best to get them in the same room and see if they are willing to work together.This is exactly what happened with Celina & Alexi not only did they know of one another they were fans of one another. Hanging art in the same room quickly lead to conversation about an installation and five days later it was all a reality . You will have to show up to the opening of -ARTIST MAKE THE CITY- January 20th 4-9 pm at the gallery by we are Sacramento to see exactly what I’m talking about!

Special people have always been a result of the graff game in Sacramento California but once in a while you meet someone that is truly extraordinarily special. The story of friendship and fellowship is a big part of Joshua’s story in this first episode with me hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did .

It’s so dope to sit down and have a conversation with other podcasts host that I’m a fan of and get the behind the scenes story of how their podcast started. Sheilah and sierra started the blue blocks podcast to highlight the businesses and special people on the Del Paso Blvd . I personally know how rewarding and challenging it is to highlight people from our community and maintain a high quality podcast and juggle all the regular life stuff and because of that I wanted to give them their flowers on air and remind them that the work they do has value.

Ever since I was a young warthog I would see “Aztec dancers “ and b amazed by the regalia and the collective movement to the beat of a live drum . In this episode Natalia breaks down the purpose and a bit of history on the ceremony and brings us up to date with her involvement in the Washington center.

I didn’t prep like normal for with this artist because I was already a big fan of and a member of her journey I ask only one question “why do you make art” her response was honest and without hesitation . I love that we could just talk without the fear of judgement or repercussions and that lead to a very productive conversation for this episode that I hope you can all appreciate.

Kiley secoy is definitely a one of a kind person. So much compassion and kindness and wisdom wrap up in tattoos and muscle’s I definitely didn’t think “business coach “ when I seen her lol. After talking to her for 60 seconds I thought OHHH this is a one of a kind business coach my bad lol. I would describe her as a rockstar logistic manager and a true leader that practices what she preaches about healing and growth from the inside out . This is her story in her own words

Joshua’s story is truly one of a kind growing up in California writing graffiti with his friends and experiencing everything that comes along with that life style. To opening a gallery space for artists to come and make their dreams come true . Many solo show and sales later he has mastered his creative process and continues to push his own ideas and theories in his work.

YoloArts is the designated State-Local Partner with the California Arts Council. Confirmed each year by the Yolo County Board of Supervisors, YoloArts serves as the central agency for the arts in Yolo County. Working to collaborate with and support strategic partners, both public and private, to provide the community with resources and access to the creation, exhibition, and preservation of the diverse arts and culture of Yolo County.