@Molly Murray thank you for holding this incredible space where creativity flows with such freedom and magic. I’m beginning to understand why I’ve felt such a pull towards you and this community, because at my core, I’ve always been a bit of a rebel, and creativity has always been my language of resistance and self-expression. For my university dissertation, I wrote a play exploring my Italian identity through the lens of classic Renaissance paintings, particularly the raw, emotional works of Caravaggio. That exploration lit a fire in me that’s never gone out. I believe sovereignty is something we reclaim through our creativity, through voice, vision, movement, and storytelling. It’s why my partner and I co-created Wesion, a platform designed to support sovereign creators in a community-owned way. Right now, I’m launching a podcast that dives into sovereignty in all its forms, and I’m on the lookout for amazing guests. I’m also in the early stages of building a new festival, a space for creatives to showcase work that speaks to the theme of sovereignty in whatever way it wants to come through. If that lights something up in you, let’s connect, I’d love to create something powerful together. 💜