What inspired you to run for the Bloomington school board?
The first time that I ran for the school board was 11 years ago, so that was in 2011. So it's going to be 12 years since I joined the school...
How did it feel doing the podcast?
“I was really excited for it. I thought it would be a great opportunity. When I got there it was very natural. I'm already pretty good at speaking so I didn't feel...
When did you start crocheting?Â
I started crocheting recently, I would say mid-last year or towards the end of last year. I’m just now starting to make more projects so I can start selling them.Â
Why...
What is your background as a musician?Â
My dad is a producer, so I have a bunch of instruments around my house. I started playing drums when I was three and then I got into guitar a few years ago,...
What kind of art do you do?
I do a couple different types. I mostly do digital art, but I also do some traditional pen and paper or pencil and paper (artwork). I’ve also done a bit of painting. Over...
What do you do at ValleyScare?
I’m a haunt actor. I just scare all the people that come through.
Why did you choose to pursue this job?
I do circus, so I have performance experience, and I thought...
What inspired you to create the Pocket Change Foundation?
I hated seeing homeless people in the streets and people suffering because they messed up in life or (experienced) a family crisis that put...
How did you start your business and what were your inspirations?
My inspirations (came from) seeing only in the Somali community there were three sports we played, basketball, football and soccer and...
Where were you for the first few months of school?
I was in the Bahamas. I was in Eleuthera at a program called The Island School.
How would you describe what The Island School is?
It is a semester...
What is your project?
Lopez: Nietzsche Deuel and I are having a fundraiser to raise money for feminine hygiene products for the homeless in Minneapolis.
Deuel: We're trying to raise money to help...
Why did your family decide to go on a trip to Haiti?
The purpose of why we went is because we wanted to help kids (in need). I went there before in seventh grade, (my family) wanted to go back on another...
What did VocalEssence do with Josh Groban?
I sing for a company called VocalEssence. VocalEssence basically got an invite from Josh Groban’s people to pick a gospel choir of about 20 people to sing...
