Big Talk

I remember I was with my camp counselor and I was so young. It was such a stupid little thing, but I remember it. We were at Riverside and she said, “Oh, Emma, did you want ice cream?” And I was like, “I want ice cream.” I was a little kid. She gave me a […]

“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 […]

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

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 […]