Turning up the star power wattage, Courtney Santana lights up every stage she ascends. Her evolution as a singer / songwriter springs from alove for expressing herself through song. “I don’t trust anybody that says they don’t like music. That’s weird.” And her activism for survivors of intimate partner violence comes from her lived experience. “Every day that you get out of the hands of your abusive situation is another day to grow – another day tomake a change for yourself for the better.”

Patrick Gabaldon was born and raised in the Sun City of El Paso, Texas. His passion in art began after returning home to the vibrant color and vast expanse of the desert sky. His time away gave him a new perspective on the often forgotten west Texas desert.

Fearless Puertoriqueno and actor, Christian’s path from theCarribean to the Mesilla Valley helps inform his growth as a community theateractor.  “[Acting] is like role play and exposure therapy all in one. Andthis is coming from somebody, who as you know…I was appearing in my underwearon stage in front of people.”

Bodybuilder and survivor and resilience expert, Davina Licon

Infectious, charming and all around cool lady, Marina Monsisvais

Noted and awarded podcaster, story teller and all around sensitive

Singer, songwriter, and former El Pasoan living in Nashville, Blu

Cruncle Aaron and Nephew Avery get together to talk about our plan

Join us with healer and yogi Karessa, creator of the Wholistic Mercado, as she explains the lessons in her life; evolving her acceptance and understanding through facing the truth and having faith. Karessa demonstrates a kindness towards her being, her lessons, and her faith in the community she serves doing the same with a little bit of guidance.

Join us with Celia Aguilar storyteller through writing, poetry, music, and acting, as she reviews her journey of connection, strength, and  reconnecting to her indigenous heritage despite stigma. Celia continues to grow her stories pending a manuscript and by connecting to additional organizations that uplift through music.