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“My job is very odd. I’m an executive financial director to millionaires and billionaires. I help CEOs move their businesses to Puerto Rico. I run it all from home.  Everyone said I should be a lawyer. I was going to school back in New York City. I was barely making it. I was a bike […]

“They said she was fine. I said, test her for everything.” – Vanessa

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Participant Vanessa during her Big Talk session, image 1
Big Talk participant during a expressive seated portrait captured in a candid portrait session.

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“I’m Armenian, but I was born in Beirut, Lebanon, with my parents being so harsh. The political climate was always war. That’s how I grew up, with that fear. There’s no peace at home. There’s no peace outside. “My dad was a fundamental Christian. He killed the joy of everything. One day he caught me […]

“I wish I was that kid.” – Varoujan

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“I’ve had so many chapters in my life; it’s so strange to look back on them because I don’t see how or if [music] would ever be a part of it. I was part of a duo, sometimes trio, touring musician group for ten years. Music was a huge part of my life—songwriting—it was huge. […]

“I grieve it sometimes… but there are also a lot of other things I love putting my energy into.” – Ani

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Black and white portrait of a Big Talk participant mid-conversation during a story session
Close-up of a woman holding a blue ceramic mug during a Big Talk portrait session

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I’m excited to launch a dear-to-my-heart portrait and conversations project. I have always loved using photography as a way to tell stories, build community, and help people feel a sense of belonging and shared humanity. In collaboration with THRIVE, this project offers free 20-minute portrait and story sessions. During your session, we skip the small […]

Big Talk: A New Home for Community Conversations

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