Posts tagged special needs
Hailey Nicole Ralston: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Hailey Nicole Ralston: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

To all the people that say teens are too young to know their passion, Hailey Nicole Ralston is here to prove you wrong. She knew her goals since just over two years old and is currently embarking on an exciting journey to get there, with no plans to slow down. At just the age of 17, Ralston has been in numerous films and TV series with Nickelodeon, HBO, and Fox Searchlight Pictures. Not only that, she is presently producing her own short film, The Creature, on top of her existing lineup of several creative projects. When she’s off-screen, she spends her time doing humanitarian work. A star not only with talents but with a huge heart. Check out our interview with Ralston as we go in-depth to find out more about her talents, as well as, the inspiration behind her creative and humanitarian endeavors.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 36Rachel Laiactress, #actress, influencer, #influencer, singer song writer, songwriter, song writer, #song, film, Film, filmmaker, filmmaking, films, film industry, #film, short film, short films, active, acting, traditional acting, advocacy work, advocacy, advocate, adoption, advociate, animal adoption, animalshelter, animal, animal rescue, animal sanctuary, animal rights, save the animals, #charity, nonprofit, #nonprofit, special needs, sisters, #sisters, big sister, directorComment
Mermaid, Beach Babe, Musician, AND Surfer- Gedina
Mermaid, Beach Babe, Musician, AND Surfer- Gedina

Gedina is making waves for MermaidPop, a genre that is the essence of bubbly, feel good music. As the CEO of 4th Door Records, Inc., Gedina has big dreams for creating new and transformational spaces in music, starting with MermaidPop, of course. In August, Gedina released her new single, “Messy,” which celebrates the beauty found in the no-make-up, messy-bun days that are all the more frequent during shelter in place. Alongside her love for music, she has a passion for surfing. She frequently volunteers with organizations like Best Day Foundation and Ride-A-Wave, which give children with special needs the opportunity to learn to surf. We spoke with Gedina about writing “Messy”, the connection between music and surfing, and the impactful memories of her volunteer work. Dive into our exclusive interview with Gedina below.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 26Forrest Johnsonmermaid, surfer, musician, music, oceans, water, kids, singer song writer, feminist, down syndrome, special needs, surf, fitness, #fitComment