Published inBlank Page·PinnedMember-onlyBreaking the Boxes of CreativityGetting back to the awe of inspiration in creating 2020 was a rough year with ups, downs, and fear and confusion in between. As a filmmaker, I have no idea what the timeline looks like for future projects in development. And as someone who loves working with others, I crave…Creativity6 min readCreativity6 min read
PinnedMember-onlyTop 3 tools Getting Lez Bomb MadeI recently taught a class to aspiring filmmakers. It was a wonderful experience that gave me time to think back on Lez Bomb’s journey and the conversations I’ve had this past year in Q&As. From the filmmaking perspective, the 2 repeat questions are: “How did you get Lez Bomb made?” …Filmmaking3 min readFilmmaking3 min read
Dec 24, 2021Member-onlyTop 3 Questions that Push the Writing ProcessHow asking specific questions keeps my writing process alive and inspired — For the holiday season, we wanted to create another Girl Night Stand. With over 19+ million views between the first two, we wanted to try and push the series. So, when I sat down to write a third, I revisited these three questions: “What am I thinking about? Why am…Creativity5 min readCreativity5 min read
Mar 26, 2021GIRL NIGHT STAND: CHAPTER TWO — Once Separated By Distance, Two Women Seek To Reconnect With Each…11Chris HadleyThank you so much for supporting Girl Night Stand!!Thank you so much for supporting Girl Night Stand!!1 min read1 min read
Jan 1, 2021Member-onlyWhy I Will Not Be Setting New Year’s ResolutionsShifting from resolutions to intentions New Years Eve has become a ritual. Every year, for the past — close to a decade — I’ve taken the day to create lists. Resolutions. Areas in my life where I want to improve. Goals. A lot of goals. Many of those goals have…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Dec 24, 2020Member-onlyThe Little Drummer BoyTaking the spirit of Christmas music into your day-to-day The discipline of having a daily spiritual practice, a sadhana, has grounded me over the years. What that sadhana entails, is personal, and held close to my heart. Like a secret. …Christmas3 min readChristmas3 min read
Dec 19, 2020Member-onlyFinding One’s VoicePushing beyond blocks to get to life’s music 2020 was a brutal year for many. It was scary. It was unpredictable. And in many ways, it’s been lonely. I’m one of those people who needs to lock myself away to write, and then re-emerge and collaborate with others. …Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Published inThe Writing Cooperative·Dec 15, 2020Member-onlyFalling In Love With The Journey, Not The DestinationDon’t miss the opportunity to ask questions and go through the ups and downs on a personal quest — For me, writing has always served as a means to get closer to the truth. The truth of what? Hard to say. But the process usually starts with a burning question that prompts a quest in search for its answer. What does the quest look like? Usually it entails rolling…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Nov 26, 2020Member-onlyThanksgiving 2020I always celebrate Thanksgiving at my childhood home with my parents, my brother and his wife, and extended family. But this year, Thanksgiving will be celebrated remotely, each household having their own celebration and connecting over Zoom, FaceTime, text messages, and maybe seeing each other’s dishes on instagram. …Thanksgiving3 min readThanksgiving3 min read
Mar 6, 2020Member-onlyEat, Pray, Loving My Way Through Los AngelesFood for the body, mind, and soul Good food makes my heart sing. This past week, I’ve had the fortune to indulge in a lot of good food across the landscape of Los Angeles. Food brings people together to converse and indulge in their senses, stimulating creativity and hopefully expanding…Food4 min readFood4 min read
