Conversation No. 56 – Talking With Patrick

Patrick was born in Jamaica and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He was living in Alaska and serving as a member of the United States Air Force at the time of his interview.

He spent his days “[waking] up at 5 o’clock in the morning, going to work at two jobs, coming home…this winter, I want to get into doing some ice-fishing and trying snowboarding.” Continue reading “Conversation No. 56 – Talking With Patrick”

Converation No. 53 – Talking with Mimi

Quaneesha – better known to friends and fans as Mimi – is an NYC-based actor who is a member of the quartet of young Black women at the center of the new movie trilogy, She EVIL.

We sat down with Mimi a little while back, at the beginning of her acting journey. At the time, she was spending her days “just working…I work every day. And if I’m not working, I’m either in acting class or I’m at home hanging out.”

Mimi’s “Most Likely To” Is: Most Likely to Be Trying to Balance Everything Continue reading “Converation No. 53 – Talking with Mimi”

Conversation No. 51 – Talking with Bernadette

Bernadette is from Chicago, Illinois, and was living in the city’s western suburbs at the time of her interview. Her days were spent “advising college students, to build motivation in them, and to try to push them towards something greater in their lives.”

Bernadette’s Most Likely To Is: Most Likely To Be On a Mission to Save Money Continue reading “Conversation No. 51 – Talking with Bernadette”

Coffee Break (Part 2)

The second installment in a series of conversations between two friends – one from Saudi Arabia, one from the United States. You can read Part 1 here.

{5pm. The evening rush. The café is full, but not crowded. A young woman is seated at a small table next to the wall on the other side of the café. Her three-inch Jimmy Choos are crossed under her seat, the right shoe tapping nervously against the left} Continue reading “Coffee Break (Part 2)”

Conversation No. 50 – Talking with Raven

Raven is from Brooklyn, New York. She had recently completed her third year of college in Massachusetts at the time of her interview, and was spending her days “currently…getting adjusted to this 9-to-5 life. I’m interning in [New York City]. I pretty much just go to work, take naps, and try to eat.”

Raven’s Most Likely To Is: Most Likely to Pressure Herself Into Being Perfect Continue reading “Conversation No. 50 – Talking with Raven”

Conversation No. 49 – Talking with Alberto

Alberto was born in New York City, raised in Providence, Rhode Island, and spent most of his teenage years in the Dominican Republic. He was beginning his first year as a transfer student at a university in Rhode Island at the time of his interview.

Alberto’s Most Likely To Is: Most Likely to Work Hard Towards Becoming Successful Without Forgetting Exactly Where He Came From Continue reading “Conversation No. 49 – Talking with Alberto”