I was talking with my older brother yesterday over the phone. He asked me, “Really, what is it like to live in LA?” I love this question, because it is by far the best place I’ve ever lived. Where I’m from in the Midwest, artists are struggling. There are not a vast amount of platforms to show their work, unlike Los Angeles. In LA, there are struggling artists, but they have more opportunities to find jobs doing graffiti, fashion, film, and music. The only thing that stands in the way of people being successful in this city, is themselves. From my experience, I came to LA with 2 suitcases and a dream. No car. No job. No home. I quickly learned that all I have to do is go outside, and I will find opportunity. If I just put myself out there, and show up on time, I have half the population beat! If I show up in anything besides a tank top and flip flops, I’ve outsmarted another 10%. After one ...