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Brenda Sandquist
Mar 29, 20224 min read
“I’ve Got You”
In a world filled with chaos, violence and disrespect, there was a touching moment of honor and dignity at the 94th Academy Awards. Liza...
Kassandra Tapia
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Money Talks, but Tragedy Fuels a Movement
Recently during a conversation regarding human trafficking, someone made that statement. That statement resonated with me and it truly...
Kassandra Tapia
Jan 13, 20213 min read
What if it were your daughter?
“Human trafficking doesn’t affect me, why do I need to be aware? We don’t have human trafficking in my neighborhood, that’s only in third...
Kassandra Tapia
Mar 26, 20192 min read
Be Yourself
I came across this and it got me to do some heavy thinking. For a long time, I struggled with this. I was a young mom and quickly had to...
Kassandra Tapia
Feb 6, 20196 min read
A Warrior and A Girl
Ever since I stepped onto the blue and red martial arts mats of Carson ATA Black Belt Academy at just 9 years old, I fell in love with...
Kassandra Tapia
Jan 25, 20197 min read
Courage to Face the Struggle to become Stronger By: Kaeli Abreu
Hi, my name is Kaeli, and I'm 24 yrs. old. I was born and raised in a relatively small town where there is a common misconception that it...
Kassandra Tapia
Dec 7, 20184 min read
Wrecked By Perfection
I never expected to be a model. Some might think that modeling can be a destructive spotlight to work in. However, years prior to being...
Kassandra Tapia
Oct 22, 20186 min read
God and the Prostitute: Who’s Your Neighbor?
By: Tara Altay taraaltay.com “Gates up.” Greg’s baritone voice crackles through the walkie talkie. Like a reflex, I click open my silver...
Kassandra Tapia
Oct 10, 20183 min read
Just a girl with a story God can use
“Have a drink before I kill you, you’re just a bitch”. Not the words that should come from someone who is supposed to love and support...
Kassandra Tapia
Jul 5, 20182 min read
GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION
My mother always taught me that who I was associated with would have impact on how others perceived me. I decided early on I didn’t want...
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