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AN INTERVIEW WITH VALERIE MONTEGOMERY

BTCF: As a self-published poet, you have a strong purpose and meaning behind your work.  Can you please share what that is and how you have been able to share your work? VALERIE: My calling to support the emotional well-being for all, but…

An Interview with Jaicee Partridge

“In resonance all fluid systems are united. I say that no matter where in the galaxy they may be, all fluid systems function as basically one body or organ of intelligence.”  - Emilie Conrad AN INTERVIEW WITH JAICEE PARTRIDGE BTCF:…

An Interview With Laura Barrett Larkins

"If you don't ask the answer is always 'no'" – unknown I love this quote because I think a lot of people, women in particular, were not really taught that we are allowed to ask for the things we need and want in life. Whether that be asking…

An Interview With Serena Nangia

“It is unacceptable that eating disorder recovery has become a luxury for the privileged few.” — Rebecca Eyre | Project HEAL CEO AN INTERVIEW WITH SERENA NANGIA BTCF: The work you do is inspired by your own personal story on the…

An Interview With Bailey Spinn

“Your now is not your forever” – Bailey Spinn Photo credits: Aisley Herndon @aisley , Zoe Sher Photography @zoesherphotography , Flighthouse AN INTERVIEW WITH BAILEY SPINN BTCF: You have had a unique journey within your career,…

An Interview With Mikaela Zarsky

“Be good.” AN INTERVIEW WITH MIKAELA ZARSKY BTCF: As a dancer, there are many obstacles when it comes to body image - can you share what that means to you? Mikaela: Body image is defined as the subjective picture or mental image…

An Interview With Taylor Floyd

“It is sadder to find the past again and find it inadequate to the present than it is to have it elude you and remain forever a harmonious conception of memory." ‘ F. Scott Fitzgerald AN INTERVIEW WITH TAYLOR FLOYD BTCF: What has…

An Interview With Kennedy Jean Garcia

“Don’t be a bully, be a bestie!” AN INTERVIEW WITH KENNEDY JEAN GARCIA BTCF: What drew you to become an actor, dancer, and model? KENNEDY: Dance - I always loved to dance even before I could walk. My mom said that when I was…

An Interview with Mary Basmadjian

“Laughter is the best medicine.” AN INTERVIEW WITH MARY BASMADJIAN BTCF: What motivated you to become a comedian? MARY: I always loved storytelling and making people laugh, finally decided to join the two together. I also…

An Interview with JJ Shegog

“You don’t have to be a man to fight for freedom. All you have to do is to be an intelligent human being.” -Malcolm X AN INTERVIEW WITH J.J. SHEGOG BTCF: Being a former teacher in Chicago, what were some of the challenges you…