Sarayu Blue Is Raising Awareness for Multiple Myeloma

Sarayu Blue has played many roles on the screen, but in real life she is health conscious, fit, and has a heart of gold as she helps to raise awareness for Multiple Myeloma. Click here to learn more.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 19Jejune ContributorJanuary 22, 2020music, female power, Dance, fitness, #healh, self care, health care, #fitness, #fit, actress, #holistichealth, cancerComment

SONIA On Romance, Reflection, And The Refugee Crisis

On “I Don’t Know,” a single off her eponymous debut EP, we bear witness to SONIA’s display of raw unperturbed emotion. The setting: a room inside a large daunting medieval European style castle in Belgium. SONIA destroys her room and its furnishings, smashing plates and glass, presumably in anguish from the aftermath of heartache.

The theme of romance, relationships, and the emotions associated with love are a constant in SONIA’s music. She divulges her personal journey towards maturity and adult love. SONIA also lends her voice for refugees displaced by war and poverty via Everyday Refugees Foundation. To learn more about SONIA and her work, please read our exclusive interview here.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 18, Most PopularJejune ContributorDecember 30, 2019refugee, music, musician, singer, #singer, #song, singer song writerComment

Kimberly-Sue Murray Is An Unapologetic Environmentalist

On Netflix’s V-WARS, Kimberly-Sue Murray plays an aggressive Vampire with chaotic origins. Her character, Danika Dubov exudes power and feminine strength - especially when she gives into her vampiric instincts. Comparatively so, Murray displays her strength and passion through her advocacy and works in support of environmentalism.

V-WARS overarching plot tackles heavy real world issues, metaphorically, such as climate change in the form of a vampire apocalypse. Coincidentally, Murray is a huge climate change and wild life preservation advocate. She works with organizations such as CN Tower Climb for Nature and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) every year.

Please click here to learn more about Kimberly-Sue Murray and her work.

Valery Ortiz: The Language And Heritage Of The Puerto Rican Experience

Fresh off the back of her new Disney Channel show, “Gabby Duran and the Unsittables”, Valery Ortiz released her new children’s book ‘COQUÍ’. COQUÍ explores and celebrates themes of diversity and inclusion; conflating concepts of her real life experiences personified.

With Valery’s Puerto Rican heritage at the forefront, she promotes the celebration of individualism and self love. Varley’s notable works don’t stop there. She is also active with the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital and Special Needs Network, Inc. for Autistic Kids. To learn more about Valery Ortiz and her work, please read our exclusive interview here.

Shame On You

If you don’t know about Jordan Power’s podcast, then Shame On You! Shame On You is a raw, honest, hilarious, and very gay, podcast that Jordan co-hosts with his best friend Brad Price. You can expect to hear about all the fun drama in their lives, don’t worry there is a plethora, but also feel empowered about embracing yourself as these two have learned to do. To learn more, please read our exclusive interview here.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 18Jejeune MagazineDecember 20, 2019podcast, radio, LGBTQ+, love is love, lgbtq, LGBTQ, LGBTQ rights, love yourself, #loveyourselfComment

Karen Strassman Is A Voice For The Homeless and Trafficked

Actress and voice actress, Karen Strassman, uses her voice for good and evil on the screen, but entirely for good offscreen, as she works with and advocates for homeless and human trafficked youth in Los Angeles. To learn more about this passionate woman and her powerful work, please read our exclusive interview here.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 17Jejune ContributorDecember 11, 2019actress, #actress, homeless, activist, activism, Actor, human rights, socially aware, Art, art, artist, #artistComment

Haven Is Healing Through Music

Pop artist Haven defies the constraints of her struggle with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), as she creates music embracing those moments of weakness, strength, and the often times chaotic emotions associated with love and heartbreak. In addition to Haven being a potent singer, she is heavily involved organizations making strides in childhood cancer research. Please read our exclusive interview here to learn about Haven’s music journey and upcoming projects.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 17Jejune ContributorDecember 9, 2019music, musician, cancer, cancer survivor, #cancer, singer, singer song writer, #singerComment

PI3RCE Is More Than Just About Pink

Meet PI3RCE: artist, fashion blogger AND charity donor to patients suffering brain cancer. When I first came across PI3RCE, I was initially surprised by her cheery obsessions with pink and kawaii-inspired styles. But her inspirations and creativity penetrate deeper. As a survivor of brain injury herself, Pi3rce opens up about her personal experiences, style inspirations as well as her perspective on the influence of social media today. To learn more, please read our exclusive interview here!

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 17, Most PopularJejune ContributorNovember 25, 2019music, singer song writer, Give back, pink, trauma, fashion, vintageComment

Jenny JAM Transforms Negativity into Positivity

Tough times are always difficult to get through, but that does not stop singer-songwriter Jenny JAM from focusing on the positives. Whether dealing with personal struggles or helping to tackle third-world problems of health and poverty internationally and domestically, Jenny is motivated to overcome obstacles and take on the challenges at the heart. Rejecting negativity and adversity, she looks to empower the community and make positive changes across the globe through both her music and volunteer work. Please read our exclusive interview here to learn more!

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 16, zIssue16Jejune ContributorNovember 20, 2019musician, music, activist, homeless, Humanitarian, Give back, Africa, singer, singer song writer, overcomingComment

Brooke Lewis Is The Scream Queen And So Much More!

It is rare when you meet someone who does all the things and with so much passion. Brooke Lewis is one of these people. Not only is she an amazing actress, put together her own show, was a dating coach, wrote a book, but she is very active in a ton of different humanitarian causes! Please click here to learn about this incredible woman!

Penelope Robin Sings for Mother Nature

Amassing over 11 million views on YouTube and a combined following of over 100,000 across Instagram and TicTok, it is safe to say singer-songwriter Penelope Robin is making her name known throughout the internet. Despite her young age and early rise to fame, Penelope exudes an aura of maturity and poise while discussing her role in spreading awareness to social and environmental issues. Penelope is a passionate animal rights activist and autism awareness advocate - just to name a few. To learn more about Penelope and her work, please read further in our exclusive interview here.

Mystie Smith Talks About The Wrongfully Accused

The American Justice System needs work. We are constantly arresting and wrongfully accusing individuals for crimes they never committed. What is worse is this is much more common for people of color. This is why it is important that movies like Brain Banks helps bring this to light so that we can be more aware and work towards a more fair system. We spoke with the talented actress Mystie Smith about her role as Marilyn in Brian Banks and her experience as an African American female in Hollywood. Please read our exclusive interview here!

Sharon Blynn is Bold, Bald, and Beautiful!

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which is important because ovarian cancer is often known as the silent killer. To be diagnosed is to have around a 30% survival rate, as it is only diagnosed when it is late term cancer. At 28 years old, Sharon Blynn was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Not only did she survive, but she is stronger than ever! She has become an actress, credits include being in Captain Marvel, and started Bald is Beautiful for other women going through cancer, especially ovarian cancer, to give them a resource and inspiration. To let them know that to be Bald is to be Beautiful!

SWAC: Influencer, Reviewed, zIssue 14Jejeune MagazineSeptember 9, 2019cancer survivor, cancer, actress, super hero, Give back, community, empowering women, empoweringComment

Jennifer Cheon Garcia Wants To Change The World

Humans are creatures of habit. Ergo, when they see something that is different than what they are use to, sadly, many respond in fear rather than love and curiosity. This is what Jennifer Cheon Garcia learned growing up in a small town in Canada. Learn how Jennifer overcame the impact that bully had on her life, and her thoughts on bullying nowadays, in Jejune’s exclusive interview here.

Reviewed, SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 13Jejeune MagazineAugust 5, 2019bullying, actress, Asian, model, wellness, fitness, tattoosComment

Lisa Linke Says Her Period Piece

After interviewing Lisa Linke, I knew I needed to have a new best friend. She is talented, passionate, hilarious, and tells it how it is. There were more than five times I found myself wanting to shout “hells yeah!” to her comments about women’s rights, equality, voting, and getting to know one’s period. Please read Jejune’s exclusive interview here. I know you will love her as much as I do!

Jenn Lyon Is Pro-...Women!

The new abortion laws that are rapidly being passed and proposed across our country are easily on the mind of most women in the US, but I know one southern belle who is speaking out! Jenn Lyon’s does more than take on passionate characters, but she is using her voice to speak out against the restrictions that are being put on women’s bodies and fighting for women’s rights. To learn more about Jenn and what she stands for, please read further in our exclusive interview here.

Isabella Nicole Sings Her Way Into Your Heart

Isabella Nicole maybe young, but she is already thinking about the future of our world. She can often be found signing at charity events that support mental health and fighting climate change. To learn more about Isabella and her new single, Headphones, please read our exclusive interview here!

SWAC: Influencer, Reviewed, zIssue 12Jejeune MagazineJuly 18, 2019musician, music, singer, youth, our future, mental health, climate change, Give backComment

Karimah Westbrook Gives Back

Karimah Westbrook not only plays a passionate mother on CW’s All American, but she gives back to South Central Los Angeles’s youth through an amazing organization call A Place Called Home. To learn more about Karimah and A Place Called Home, please read further in Jejune’s exclusive interview here.

Shakira Ja'nai Paye Gets Serious

Shakira Ja'nai Paye is an up and coming comedian that you don’t want to miss! To learn more about her, her comedic group Obama’s Other Daughters, her thoughts on prison reform, and who she feels should have been on the Iron Throne, please read Jejune’s exclusive interview here.

Malynda Hale - Does All The Things

From singer to activist Malynda Hale does it all! At a time when there is so much going on it is very refreshing to see more musicians tackling the hard issues through music. But Malynda doesn’t stop there! She also co-hosts a very interesting socially aware podcast called #WeNeedToTalk, acts, and is a vegan! To learn more about this incredibly intelligent and inspiring woman, please click here!