QT Life was an initiative of rpya.health to promote cultural events and highlight community leaders in Southern California, including artists, CEOs, and filmmakers.
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Featured interview
Denise Silva
aka Pear Mama
2024
In this episode of QT Life, I spoke with Denise Silva —an artist, mother, and cultural storyteller whose work weaves together themes of ancestry, mysticism, and healing. Born in East Los Angeles and raised in Riverside, Denise reflects on her creative path and how motherhood, spirituality, and her indigenous heritage inform her art. This conversation, produced for rpya.health, celebrates the strength and wisdom of queer and trans community leaders whose stories embody resilience and cultural continuity.
Meet the Community
Meet the Community is an interview series I produced and hosted with rpya.health to highlight LGBTQ+ leaders, artists, and advocates.
Each conversation offers a personal window into how creativity, scholarship, and community care intersect—showing that advocacy takes many forms, from art and education to mentorship and storytelling.
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Mike Curato
Lambda Literary Award-winning Author & Illustrator
2022
In this episode, I spoke with Mike Curato, Lambda Literary Award–winning author and illustrator, about his celebrated graphic novel Flamer and picture book Bina Bear. Mike shares how art can be both personal healing and public advocacy. His reflections remind us that storytelling helps young people see themselves as worthy of love and belonging.
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture
Founded by Cheech Marin in collaboration with the Riverside Art Museum, The Cheech is the first museum dedicated entirely to Chicano art. In 2023, I produced promotional materials for Indigenous Futurism, one of the first temporary exhibits at The Cheech.
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