Publications

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Purchase i understand: pain, love, and healing after suicide here! 

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Purchase The Power of Sharing here! 

Podcasts 2020

Women’s Lifestyle Magazine 2019

https://www.womenslifestyle.com/2019/06/06/311646/ebony-road-players-offers-multiple-opportunities-to-celebrate-loving-day-throughout-june

https://womenslifestyle.com/free-mom-hugs-michigan-offers-support-to-lgbtq-individuals-at-grand-rapids-pride/

https://womenslifestyle.com/grand-rapids-first-ever-african-festival-takes-place-this-month/

Wear, Care, Share Campaign 2017

i understand is a nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that works to eliminate the stigma around mental health and suicide. I had the opportunity to create and direct a photoshoot in order to promote their “Wear, Care, Share” campaign. I had never done anything like this prior to this experience, but it was amazing to have an idea and watch it unfold into reality.

I hired a local photographer, Camron Nelson, and asked volunteers to  model. I styled each model, along with setting up the props and settings for each locations we shot at. The final product was a brochure that featured the photoshoot I directed that was given to each attendee of i understand’s annual gala in 2017.

Here are a few of my favorite shots…

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