New York is synonymous with crowded venues, bustling sidewalks, and just never enough space. Body politics get even messier when you are a woman with a disability for public space frankly has not been constructed with your accessibility and emotional needs in mind. As we move into Fall, I’m reflecting on my recent opportunity to … Continue reading
Author Archives: Mama Cāx
No country for boring shoes
Can we talk about how hard it is for people with shoe size 10 and up to find heels? I guess women are supposed to be delicate flowers with tiny feet. For anyone who knows the struggle all too well, I’ve made a list of brands who carry big sizes. At age 10 I was … Continue reading
Self Love meetup (1) Sponsored by Starbucks
With the arrival of fall, I’m reminiscing on the summer and how the warm weather months always prompt a resurgence of the insecurities women feel about their bodies. The pressure to have a “summer body” or “beach body” suddenly permeates the air, the feeds and the mind, as if the body you inhabit should be … Continue reading
Summer staycation using Starbucks’ new Visa card
*This post is an ad for Starbucks. All opinions are my own. New York City is undoubtedly the fastest city in the world. We walk fast, we take quick lunches, and we don’t take enough time to admire all of the beauty the city has to offer. One day I glanced at my calendar and … Continue reading
This is how you grow your inner wallflower and see it flourish.
It’s easy to feel invisible when you live in a big city. Standing out doesn’t have to be everyone’s goal but it certainly has it’s perks, regardless of the setting. As a creative I like to play around with patterns and colors, matching my prosthetic covers to my outfit while wearing colorful eyeliners and bold … Continue reading
Challenged Athletes Foundation/ Gala + Adaptive Surf Clinic
Turning 18 was one of the hardest times in my life; it was a couple of months after my amputation, studying for the SAT, still trying to grasp the english language while applying for college. What made it even harder was not being able to be as physically active. 5 years prior I was … Continue reading
#WhereTo: Interviewing creative women in NYC
Uber is dedicated to creating opportunities for women and supporting equality. I ventured uptown to interview Coco & Breezy, Founders of an eyewear company and Djs— right after I photographed them in their office, with the convenience to schedule an Uber, I headed uptown near the Lincoln Center to capture Ehlie Luna; a songwriter, singer … Continue reading