Melanie Camp - An Aussie Finding Her Way In The USA

Melanie Camp has gone from one big British colony to one that broke way from the Queen, but after some bumps in the road, she is finding her way nicely! Inspired by her high school counselor to become a TV host Melanie found her way to the Los Angeles and eventually Houston when she is a now part of the Houston Life, fulfilling her dream to be a TV personality! When she isn’t exploring Houston she is with her rescue dog, Stevie, or supporting the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Please read on to learn more about Melanie Camp in our exclusive interview below.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 49Jejeune MagazineJune 23, 2023actress, news, TV, animal rescue, animal adoption, domestic violenceComment

Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2023 - Heidi Drauschak, Virginia State Senate District 35

Today we are continuing our off-year elections profiles of progressive candidates! This week’s candidate is Heidi Drauschak (she/her), a millennial entrepreneur and brand new mother. During the middle of the campaign only a few weeks ago, Heidi delivered her son Atlas Wolf, 8 lb. 12 oz. on April 26, 2023. As such, most of her campaigning has been done during the late stages of her pregnancy. An alumnus of the Obama White House, Heidi is passionate about campaign finance reform, workers’ rights, gun safety, environmental issues, criminal justice reform and women’s reproductive rights.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 49Andrew FJune 14, 2023pregnancy, pregnant, girl power, politics, election, #election, Politics, entrepreneur, women entrepreneurComment

Breaking the Chains Foundation - How to Love YourSelfie Event

The Breaking the Chains Foundation recently hosted the “How to Love YourSelfie” Live event, an inspiring event aimed at decreasing the pressure to achieve a certain body ideal that is often perpetuated by social media. Created by popular actress Jillian Rose Reed, this innovative program seeks to increase media literacy, reduce perfectionism, and build resilience by increasing self-compassion and body appreciation. The Breaking the Chains Foundation’s How to Love YourSelfie Live program is a great example of the foundation’s fabulous work. By transforming research and personal stories into artistic programs, the foundation works to create a safe nurturing environment where individuals can thrive. A positive attitude toward one’s body is key in increasing self-love, self-esteem, and self-acceptance, and this program is doing an amazing job at helping individuals achieve this.

Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2023 - Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church

It’s 2023, and just in case you thought it was an “off year” for elections, there are off-year elections! This year, Virginia is having its state and local elections. Today we are kicking off our 2023 progressive candidate profiles with Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, who is the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church in Virginia. Parisa is the first Iranian-American Chief Prosecutor in United States history. Elected in 2019, Parisa ran on a platform of making the criminal justice system fairer to marginalized communities by no longer asking for cash bail, ending prosecution of marijuana possession, addressing racial disparities, not charging minors as adults, creating an independent body to review use of force by police, restoring voting rights to the formerly convicted, and creating a restorative justice process. In her first term in office, she has done all of that.

Housewife - Making Music For Change

Housewife, a Toronto- based indie rock outfit, led by 20-year-old solo artist Brighid Fry (she/they), has recently released the music video for their single, “Fuck Around Phase,” and announced a North American tour with Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini. Housewife’s songwriting intertwines timelessness with thought-provoking perspectives on AFAB experience in a male-dominated industry. Fry is also an advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and environmentalism, holding up her activism as a founding member of the Canadian chapter of Music Declares Emergency. Continue reading to learn more about Brighid Fry’s approach and passion for tackling change through her music.

Izzy Stevens - Passions & Podcasting

Izzy Stevens is a woman of multiple accolades. When we think of this Australian superstar, we can’t help but imagine a powerful force of femininity and power. Not only is she a professional filmmaker and actor, Izzy also started her own podcast, Indie Spunk, where she shares and discusses all the ins and outs of film making. When she isn’t making films she can be seen coaching people looking to get into film and even has her own scholarship program set up for new people in film. In addition to all this, one of her passions is to work with nonprofits like Polaris and Overdue. Let Jejune Magazine help you delve deeper into the life of Izzy Stevens!

zIssue 49, SWAC: InfluencerTejasvi PradeepMay 26, 2023Actor, actress, filmmaker, film industry, Podcast, podcast, Humanitarian, philosphy, philanthropyComment

Tess Elena - Songs About Sex, Life, Rock & Roll

Tess Elena is well versed in human emotions, gender, sexuality and love, and translates that beautifully into every song she writes. The singer songwriter has a unique perspective on day to day situations which she uses as inspiration for her music. Experimenting with genres, she not only writes songs for herself, but also for fundraisers like the one she did to raise money for the NYC Food Bank. Tess is also an advocate for abortion rights and has worked in support of organizations like the Yellowhammer Fund and The Lilith Fund. Let Jejune Magazine introduce you to Tess Elena and her music!

Symonne Harrison - Equal Parts Fun and Business

Symonne Harrison is a name you cannot miss! This young actor, singer, and songwriter has done more than just star in movies like 'A Christmas Dance’ and TV shows like ‘The Affair’, Nickelodeon’s ‘Hot Mess’, and the upcoming ‘Crown Lake’ on Brat Network. Her eponymous (with a twist!) beauty brand, ‘Ennomys’ is definitely something to look out for - it’s vegan and FDA and EU approved! The teen content creator has big dreams and ambitions which include moving into the entrepreneurial and real estate space. Her relatability and ability to translate her vision into action is what makes her a fan favourite! Read on to learn more about Symonne Harrison and her endeavours!

Julie Tolivar - Women Supporting Women

Acting has always been a passion for Julie Tolivar, from gracing the stage from a young age to being in front of the camera. But while she is excited about every role she takes on, she is especially passionate about being a mom and working with organizations like Women to the Front, which helps support and fundraise for many nonprofits that are helping to support women and voting rights. Read on as we get real about Hollywood and its treatment of women and mothers and the issues of type casting actors, in our exclusive interview with Julie Tolivar.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 48Jejeune MagazineMay 12, 2023Acting, actress, women, Women's rights, voting rights, vote, MotherhoodComment

Jaime Adler - Young Actress and Advocate for Children's Care

Jaime Adler, the Valedictorian, actress, and role model makes her presence known on and off the screen. As a recent graduate, Jaime shares her hopes for the future as well as the importance of her charity work with California Kids Belong and St. Judes Children’s Hospital. Jejune got the chance to talk with Jaime about her role in the new supernatural thriller, Karma’s A Bitch, and some insight about her character Chloe. Keep reading to learn more about how Jaime’s acting career got started and where it will take her.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 48Elizabeth ShepherdMay 1, 2023actress, charity, children, foster care, cancer research, studentComment

The Aquadolls + The Sully Band - Playing With Sound

The Aquadolls and The Sully Band pair up is a fun fresh pairing that we hope to see more of! punk meets old school big band, the live show that featured these two fun artists on April 7th is more than what meets the eye, it was done in collaboration with Team Chase in support of athletes with physical disabilities. Jejune Magazine sat down with these individual bands to learn more about their music and this fundraiser. Read on to know more!

Heidi Lynch Is All the Power

Endometriosis is serious, and the diagnosis — quite tricky. Heidi Lynch, actress, producer, and just a multi faceted human being, is someone you do not want to miss. Starting as a young actress in musicals, she has truly made a name for herself. She is quirky, sweet, and fun to know! Her performance in Avocado Toast’ s newest season is based on her own Endometriosis diagnosis story, and brings to light the importance and the problems with the disorder. She is also working on a docuseries “Get Hooked”, which covers the topics of Queer Women fishing and mental health. When Heidi isn’t creating meaningful stories, she is working with Endometriosis Network Canada, a meeting point for fellow endo warriors to support each other and get more information about doctors and more. Jejune Magazine had the pleasure to sit down with Heidi Lynch to learn more about her life as an actress, producer, and life after diagnosis. Read on to know more!

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 48Tejasvi PradeepApril 24, 2023endometriosis, Actor, actress, producer, writer, documentaries, docuseries, diagnosisComment

Jakari Fraser - The Voice Of The Hungry

Jakari Fraser is America’s upcoming child voice actor. Starting out early in the industry, Jakari’s first encounter with voice acting drew him in, where he now excels. His passion and optimism is what makes him a fan favorite. He started with voice overs for brands and moved towards shows, his latest being Spiderman in ‘Spidey and His Friends’. Apart from acting, Jakari is also very passionate about stopping hunger. He started this journey with No Kid Hungry', which aims to end poverty based hunger in America, but he has also started his own non profit Kid Kari Kares, which works towards a similar cause. Let Jejune Magazine take you through an exclusive interview with Jakari Fraser!

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 48Tejasvi PradeepApril 19, 2023acting, voice actor, voice acting, Actor, Hunger, PovertyComment

Juliana Morehouse - Making Memories Last

Crowned Miss Maine 2023, Juliana Morehouse is a twenty-something old soul, writer and philanthropist who will serve the state of Maine this year. Her intelligence, passion, and drive make her an ideal role model for young women across the state of Maine and beyond. She is a leader and an advocate for change and progress. Juliana is currently a Community Educator and writer for The Alzheimer’s Association. She travels across Maine to host presentations and share information and resources about the disease. She also helps to plan events such as walks and charity bowling tournaments. Juliana's crowning is a clear representation of how far Maine has come in terms of inclusivity and acceptance. Her grace, poise, and dedication to the cause of finding a cure for Alzheimer's make her a perfect choice to represent Maine in the Miss USA Pageant. Continue reading to find out more about her work and learn how she plans to use her platform as Miss Maine to reach a larger audience and bring about change in the fight to end Alzheimer's. We are sure that she will make Maine proud!

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 48Jessica MoraApril 10, 2023beautypageants, pageant, missmaine, alzheimer's, writer, elderly, MaineComment

Levina - Creating a Safe Space with Music

London-based musician Levina talks about mental health, her latest single Battleground, and how important it is to celebrate uniqueness in music. She tells Jejune how she overcame her own struggles with mental heath through the support she received from Help Musicians. Her story inspires people to seek the help they need, instead of keeping it all bottled in. Levina’s music is her way of expressing her emotions and helping others in their mental health journey. Please read on.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 48Disha GuptaMarch 15, 2023mental health advocate, music artist, singer song writer, therapy, stress, anxiety, singerComment

Elliot Frances Flynn - Making an Impact on the Film Industry

Elliot Frances Flynn is an actress, an artist, and a passionate advocate for storytelling. With her feature film debut in 2021 and her work with Collective Focus, Flynn has established herself as a multifaceted artist and a voice for positive change. She’s an inspiration to aspiring artists and a role model for young women. Her breakout performance in the film earned her praise from critics and fans alike. She is also set to appear in two feature films coming soon to theaters — “Linoleum” and “Confession.” But Flynn’s work goes beyond acting. She’s an artist, a philanthropist, and a passionate advocate for storytelling. Flynn is a founding member of Collective Focus, a donation-run artist collective operating a Resource Hub in Bushwick, NY. The Collective Focus Resource Hub provides space for artist-driven projects, workshops, and events that help foster collaboration, foster creativity, and create positive change. Continue reading as we explore the journey that has led Flynn to the forefront of the acting world and her work off-screen.

Marta Hobbs’ Journey to Healing and Self-Discovery

Marta Hobbs is a success story of courage and resilience. Born in Szczecin, Poland, she immigrated to the United States at the age of 13 as a political refugee. After a successful career in television production in New York City, Marta co-founded a multi-billion dollar business, CheapCaribbean.com, with her husband Jim. But the true success of her life came after a personal crisis that led her to embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Marta’s new memoir ‘Unraveling’ details her riveting life’s journey, from overcoming hardships as a refugee to paving her new life in the United States where she ultimately finds her spiritual path and freedom. Today, Marta's mission is to help others on their own journey of healing and self-discovery. Through her spiritual practice, SoulCare, she leads people to practice self-love, forgiveness, and acceptance. Marta's story is an example of how we can all overcome our obstacles and find fulfillment in life. Continue reading to learn more about Marta and her journey to finding lasting happiness, love, health, fulfillment, and purpose in life.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 48Jessica MoraMarch 8, 2023Author, entrepreneur, Wellness, mental wellness, refugeeComment

Alt Pop Artist Cat Janice - Fighting Cancer Through Music

Alt Pop artist, Cat Janice’s story is truly inspiring. Between her battle with Cancer and passion for music, she has been able to tell her story through an artistic lens. Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Cat’s love for music began at the ripe age of six and just kept on growing as she got involved in playing instruments and joining different musical groups. After being diagnosed with cancer, she felt like her life was completely falling apart and she began to lose focus on what she loves most, music. However, she realized that music was her outlet and decided to use it to raise awareness and express her self. Her new single, ‘Chill the fck out’ represents her way of relieving stress after her cancer diagnosis and sending the positive message of normalizing anxiety and finding ways to work through it. Besides music, Cat is involved in several nonprofits that focus on a variety of different, important causes. Keep reading to learn more about Cat Janice’s encouraging story and positive outlook on life!

Seth Maxwell - Saving the Planet One Drop at a Time

Seth Maxwell started his career on stage, but soon left acting for activism. He began the Thirst Project as a way to raise awareness about the global water crisis, but never imagined the successful organization it turned out to be. With over 3,000 projects the Thirst Project has helped over 500,000 people around the world gain access to clean drinking water. Seth also created Legacy Youth Leadership which is a non-profit organization that provides students with the tools to reach their academic and philanthropic goals. Jejune got a chance to chat with Seth about his inspiration and hopes for the future generation.

Sammy Jaye - Get Ready To Be Real

Sammy Jaye, the change-making host of Let’s Be Real, is all about having powerful and candid conversations with celebrities, activists, athletes, and influencers while discussing real-life issues – from mental health and political activism to pop culture. This highly acclaimed podcast has been recognized by some fantastic people & publications, from the Ryan Seacrest show and 17 Magazine to Variety, Refinery 29 and so many more. Sammy Jaye, at 19, is the youngest to host her own podcast on iHeartRadio and was recently named to PopSugar’s 20-under-20 list. Season 4 will be exciting, revealing, and empowering and hopefully make you feel good when we’re all going through so many changes in the world today. Continue reading to find out more about this exciting time in Sammy’s career, future projects, and her passion for mental health and political activism.