My passion for storytelling ignited in childhood, sparked by watching High School Musical 2 at age 4 and Bridge to Terabithia later on. I was keenly aware of feeling emotions I never had noticed before. Family traditions, like attending Merlefest Bluegrass Festival at a young age, introduced me to artists like The Avett Brothers who shaped my understanding of narrative through music. My parents' eclectic taste in music and film, from Tracey Chapman to Star Wars, influenced my appreciation for diverse storytelling. Discovering Good Will Hunting at age 15 and later Garden State expanded my love for cinema, each offering beautiful insights to life.

Today, artists like Taylor Swift, The 1975, Ella FitzGerald, The Mamas and Papas and films like Goodfellas and Past Lives continue to inspire my creative journey. They enrich my understanding of storytelling's power to evoke emotion and have fueled my desire to keep creating with deep feelings. My journey through films like Cinema Paradiso and Get Out has broadened my perspective of diverse narratives that shape not only my artistic tastes but also my understanding of the human experience. With every story absorbed, I am reminded of the profound impact storytelling can have on our lives.