Collective Creations Podcast

Latasha “Tash” Haynes is a creator, entrepreneur, and mother of three whose story is rooted in resilience, creativity, and building a life on her own terms. After coming out of the foster care system, Tash found her passion behind the camera, falling in love with photography and turning that passion into a thriving business alongside her husband—one that continues to support their family today. Wh...

Ana Elisa Sotelo is a Peruvian photographer and educator whose work explores gender, culture, and the human relationship with the natural world. Her work often merges art with activism, creating collaborative projects that amplify collective voices and experiences. Ana was born in Lima, Peru and was raised in Bolivia, Mexico, USA, Chile and Argentina. She is currently based in Washington DC, where...

Kaelyn Thede is a chef, yoga teacher, writer, and the creator of the Loved & Fed newsletter — but more than that, she’s someone who has built a life around nourishment, community, and paying attention to the small, meaningful moments that make up a life. Through her supper clubs, private chef work, and her writing, she creates spaces where people can slow down, connect, and feel cared for. Her wor...

Ahhhhh!!! This first episode of 2026 is with our entire little CC team (Halley, Karina, & Aja) In this episode, we talk a lot about the behind the scenes of the newsletter, as well as ways we want to support artists better going into the new year. We also had the opportunity to do mini-interview with each other, so you’ll get to know more about the HUMANSSS who are doing this labor of love

Mawahib Ismail is a Somali filmmaker, writer, poet, and actor born and raised in Seattle and now based in New York City. From an early age, she saw the world through the lens of a storyteller — envisioning films in her head while listening to music, filling notebooks with poems, and seeking ways to make others feel less alone. Her filmmaking journey began with the short documentary Very Sincerely...

Becca Murphy is a writer, podcaster, and outdoor enthusiast whose life has been shaped by bold leaps into the unknown. From teaching English in Madrid, to working in a Swiss hostel, to backpacking through New Zealand, Becca spent years solo traveling in search of meaning, adventure, and connection. Along the way, she learned how to sustain herself through odd jobs, freelancing, and eventually carv...

Cly (they/she) is a farmer, caregiver, and creative grounded in land, family, and community. As the Farmer Care Coordinator at the Rainier Beach Action Coalition’s Food Hub, Cly provides farmer care and technical support to Black, Brown, immigrant, refugee, and Indigenous farmers across King County, Washington—making sure the people who feed us are cared for too. Their ancestral home is Angono, Ri...

Bringing back this original interview that aja love did with CY:D Meet CY:D (@ heartofcylver on instagram/ tiktok ) A singer/songwriter in the bay area who's message aims to shine light on the growth and endurance of a collective, what it's like to embody authenticity throughout this human experience to say the least. I had the pleasure of sitting down with CY:D and chatting it up to learn more ab...

Sarah Jane is someone who has lived so many lives in one body. At the age of 15, she started traveling the world as a model, immersed in a fast-paced, glamorous lifestyle, even making it into the Playboy mansion. After eventually stepping away from the industry, she dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her new role as a mother, and later as a caretaker for her aging parents. Her journey has been an...

Rakiah Maguire is a Tacoma-based tattoo and nail artist known for her creative eye, determination to succeed, and her hilariously real Instagram stories. As the owner of Cry Baby Ink. , Rakiah has built more than just a business—she’s built a brand rooted in authenticity, creativity, and community. A mother and multi-hyphenate creative, she’s known not only for her clean lines and bold designs, bu...

Paula Williams left Tacoma at 17 to pursue a career in Hollywood, working as a model, actress, bookkeeper for Death Row Records, and Head of Production for Larry King Live. But behind the glitz, she witnessed the industry's darker side. As one of the original silence breakers in the case against Harvey Weinstein, Paula helped spark the #MeToo movement and has since dedicated herself to advocacy. N...

Nurhaliza Mohamath, or Liza, is a food justice advocate and the Food Justice Manager at Rainier Beach Action Coalition (RBAC). Born in Saigon and raised in South Seattle, she is deeply connected to her Cham heritage and works to reclaim and preserve her culture through food. With degrees in Sociology, Economics, and Business Administration from Mills College, she brings an intersectional approach...