Talking and Stuff

Yaritssa and I had so much fun chatting and laughing and sharing that we didn't want it to end! We talked about school, her plan to be an Obstetric Surgeon, her family (and when she said I was part of that family my heart nearly burst from happiness!!)

I've know Yaritssa for many years, she has always been a very special young person and I am so proud and impressed with the incredible young lady she is growing into being!!

Thank you Hollywood PAL for introducing me to Yaritssa all those years ago!!

Bruce Nolan is one impressive 8 year old. Not often I meet a young person who would choose to be in school on their favorite day!! I loved learning from Bruce about his love for math and soccer and how he wishes he could speak every language to help people calm down and get on better!! I think you will love Bruce just as much as I do!!

Thanks Hollywood PAL for introducing me to Bruce Nolan

Talking with Keiry (pronounced Katie) the day after she turned 14 was such a joy!! We got to share our love for swimming and she shared all about her plans to be a pediatric nurse. She was so brave to talk about being bullied and how she wishes she could end all bullying. I love that on the one day she was in charge of the world she would also make sure everyone gets access to all the opportunities they deserve.

Thank you so much to Hollywood PAL for introducing me to Keiry!!

Yasir is one chill, cool and honest 12 year old. It was a joy to get to talk to him about the things he like to do and an honor that he shared with me some of the things that he finds hard and that make him sad. I think a lot of us can relate to that feeling of sadness when you try really hard at something but you still don't' get the grades' you want.

Thank you Hollywood PAL for introducing me to Yasir!

I loved talking to Veronica. She is a very strong young woman who has been on a big journey with her family to live here in LA. I loved learning about her love for art, and cats and carrots - two of three things that I love too!

Thank you Hollywood PAL for allowing me to share time with Veronika.

Mia is a proud member of Hollywood PAL and at 13 she has big plans and an and even bigger heart! It is a joy to listen to her talk about her love for her Mom, sister and whole family. We connected on our love of basketball and I was inspired by her goal to be an architect so that she can build safe homes for everyone. Thank you Hollywood PAL for introducing me to Mia :)

My first interview with the kids of Hollywood PAL is with the wonderful Iker! He was so brave to tell me that he was so nervous but I think you will agree he did a fabulous job of being himself, talking from his heart about his family and all he loves and sharing some v cool facts about dinosaurs!! Thanks so much Iker for being you and thank you Hollywood PAL for introducing me to this special young man!!

I had soo much fun chatting with 12 year old Bo from Cincinnati, OH. So many of his answers surprised me and made my heart fill with feels! It is clear how much Bo loves his family and cares for people and I am so excited to see how he is going use his natural charisma, and acting skills to influence the world for good one day soon! With Bo as King I think world peace might just be possible!!

Thank you to The Brogan Agency for introducing me to this special young man!!

Leo is 12 years old and has lived in Los Angeles for two years after moving down south from a small town near Santa Cruz. He has a lot of wisdom to share about change and losing people and also gets my vote for President of the world!! I can't wait to see him take over Hollywood and my money is on there being a Leo special in every pizza shop across the town in 10 years time!!

You can check out Leo on IG: Leo.brien.official

Thank you Autumn at The Brogan Agency for introducing me to my new buddy!

It was so fun getting to talk to Eva who is 9 years old and lives in San Luis Obispo. We discovered we have so much in common - we both love swimming and singing and musical theatre!! I loved Eva's way to approach performing nerves and balancing your confidence!! I cant wait to see her perform on stage and maybe one day we will even perform together! So fun!!

Thank you to The Brogan Agency for introducing me to this super star!!