In this episode, I sit down with Alexander AD: artist, designer, photographer, chef, and filmmaker whose work in Altadena has quietly shaped how the community remembers and reimagines life after the fires.

We explore:

• Alexander’s journey from corporate VP to full-time creative
• How growing up with strict expectations led him back to art
• The role of resilience, curiosity, and intention in his work
• His deep connection to Altadena and the Eaton fire recovery
• The story behind his proposed mural installation “You Are Here” 
• Why, for Alexander, the answer to “When is the meaning of life?” is simpler (and more radical) than you might think

Listen if: you’re an artist (or aspiring one) who’s craving permission to claim your creativity, or you want to hear how one person is helping a fire-impacted community rise from the ashes through art.

Connect with Alexander: 

• Website: www.alexander.co

Connect with Clarissa:

• Self-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboard
• May 11th FREE Activate Your Creative Voice Masterclass: Email ACTIVATE to [email protected] and I’ll get you registered!
• SAVE THE DATE: June 6th ALTA Arts Fair at The Fraternal Order of Eagles #719, 455 E Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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