She went to Cairo to study pyramids and stayed to tell the stories the world wasn't hearing. When the Arab Spring broke out in the streets she once called home, she picked up her camera. What followed was a photo series, a book, and a travel company dedicated to changing how the West sees the Middle East.
He had a scholarship, a spot on the Olympic soccer team, and grad school on the horizon. He walked away from all of it.
How a boy from Havana who couldn't afford a camera became one of Cuba's most important documentary photographers.
He traded photos for free meals to build his portfolio. Now Aaron Van shoots nine venues on Disney property and he's just getting started.
Efrem Fesaha is the founder and CEO of Boon Boona Coffee, which has two locations in the Seattle area and is committed to sharing the unique coffee and coffee traditions of East Africa, as well as supporting coffee growers and the local community. With Efrem at the helm, Boon Boona has formed sustainable relationships with coffee producers, exporters, and importers in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, and other African nations, with a focus on supporting woman-owned growers. Boon Boona proudly provides an inclusive space for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized individuals.
After hitting a breaking point while working multiple jobs, Jenipher Lyn turned to drawing as a way to cope with overwhelming stress. What began as a simple nightly habit soon evolved into a vibrant illustration style and a business built on positivity, honesty, and self acceptance.
When photographer Twyla Hall’s son was diagnosed with autism, her camera became a way to rediscover purpose, capture authentic moments, and redefine what beauty in family photography truly means.
How a 10-year restaurant veteran left it all behind to build a photography business he loves.