For this episode, I interview Kayden Phoenix, who is a director, producer, writer, and graphic novelist. I can assure you that Kayden is someone whom you want to put on your rising star list.

 Although she is new to the film industry, Kayden is quickly making a name for herself. She has hit the film festivals aggressively with her film, Penance. I'm happy to say that it has been lucrative for her. Penance has helped Kayden garner 10 film festival laurels, it won "Best LGBTQ" at LA Film Awards, and it received best director nomination from Queen Palms Film Festival.

 Kayden's momentum doesn't stop there. Jalisco, which is title of her first graphic novel, is set to be released this summer. I personally can't  wait to read about a Latina superhero that represents Mexican culture.

 What first caught my attention about Kayden is her selflessness to elevate other Latina directors and cinematographers in the film industry. She wants all Latinas to to have fair representation and equal pay. Thus, she created Chicana Director's Initiative. This organization will help ensure that more Latinas get more work in the film industry.

 To end the interview, Kayden touches on a piece of advice that anyone can implement in any industry or line of work, especially for Latinos in the film industry. And that is to find your tribe. What is finding your tribe and how can that benefit you? I'll let Kayden explain during the interview.

 

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