OFF THE WALL GRAFFITI - IMMERSED IN ART

My goodness - this kid is not even a year in remission from cancer. What a long road.

So basically, this one is all about movies. It's also got some tech issues but it's salvaged as best as we could! Chris is a shooting star.

A very personal story - WARNING CONTENTS TALK ABOUT SUICIDAL IDEATION AND ACTION. Everyone is alive and fine, just need you to know before you listen. Also, this pod recording is sanctioned by her mother. If you or anyone you know just wants to "disappear" please know this is a temporary feeling and to reach out to #988 because there is a way out of this feeling and that you are loved. 

To wonder why students "end up" at continuation high schools is to know they have a road full of obstacles they did not put in front of them, yet here we are. The road less traveled can lead to support and care. Thank you to guidance, guardians and good teachers.

Do you follow @x.kod1e on instagram? I do and if you like a level of cool that is kind and kicks ass - run go do. Cade tells us about her ride to Zane Grey and it rocks. 

Sometimes we are handed decisions we are too young to make but do it anyway because life is a weird mother of a thing. 

This kid has bars and a story to tell. He got extra time because his words flow like WATERRRR.

You never know what story someone has and how brave they have been to simply enter a school everyday. Axel is awesome and we are so grateful for his story. He is loved.

This powerhouse mama caught me on a day of tragedy and loss, like life, which tries to intervene with your best laid plans. We bring you her own story and how life intervening lead her to Stoney Point High School - thank goodness.

How do we follow our hopes and dreams even when we need to catch up? How do we stay on track with our stated goals when other things are not as on track? Listen to Oscar tell us how he's gonna do it.

Design is my favorite of the professions you can follow with art and Edgar and I share the same passion. It raises your eyes and desires for things well made. Listen to how he's transitioned from just making it to totally making it work!

These two!! They followed each other to John R. Wooden High School and beyond! Listen in to this delightful team, you might hear a little of yourself in them.

This highly focused teen decided that a diploma is the same for everyone and once he saw that, all the BS of school got way less important and he dialed into finishing early with a game plan.   So inspiring!

You know it's a good one when it ends by him saying, "Your mess will turn into a message." @juan_the_artist has some insight from his stories from the street. 

One of the fab founders of 11:11 - A Creative Collective! @1111_acc on the instagram. We have a great origin story talk and walk the last ten years of making change in the Valley and LA proper! Make some noise!!!

SO many shout outs and so much love to the local community builders of Chicago's Pilsen. Love from The Kid From Pilsen to : Chicago Bulls College Prep Socialchange.org (hey Michelle!) Chicago Reader Muralmovement.org  Healthyfood.org YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!  

Teacher of the years! Global impactor! John R. Wooden English class superstar and red leotard wearing leaper... Ms. Brenda Young everyone!

Our good good friend! ZEA!! We have been friends for years and it is a joy to catch up with him and hear about him new journey into school AGAIN!

These two young ladies travel the Valley together with a plan for success. Moving from one school to the next with intelligence, hutzpah and a pod to quarantine and study with because it's the new school idea. Lead the way ladies - onward!!

A two hour update on Paulie's life past and present! What a nice talk we had. As Co-Founders we have traveled, lived, plotted and planned together but it's been a while since we've been in action. He's up to his own things and they are continuing the mission at hand over in Florida! Listen up to hear about the changes he's gone through and what's in store for the future of Off The Wall Graffiti ov...

You know her from her chants on the court during P.E. You went to her when you needed help, "Miss J..." Now she is in charge of Stoney Point High School in Chatsworth, CA and ready to PLAY for your education. She's the first of many teachers to tell their stories from school - the flip side.   Our friend, Barb Jepson.

When your road is windy but connected. Here's more of Paul and Tricia on their way to Stoney Point High School.

How do you go from school to a killer job in design? Follow along with us to see how that worked for our mentor and master - Paul, who happens to also work at City National Bank - one of our sponsors!!

THIS TIME IT'S FOR REAL. I lost the files the last time and we had to redo this talk! He was pro retelling his trek from East LA to the Valley and back again. I can't believe he keeps going with all the strife in his life. But spoiler alert - Hans Zimmer and Christopher Nolan can be credited with some of it!