“I’m working on some webisodes call “Legend of the Uber Rapper”. I’m a Lyft/Uber driving and I videotape people in the car while I do intuitive readings for people. And/or people can pick up a topic and style of music and I make up a song on the spot. I also do interviews with thought leaders and… Read More

“We just passed a new point in our development as a human species. Now it’s all about letting go of the past and moving forward. I really follow astrology a lot and this whole year is about hard work and putting in the effort into what you’re trying to create for your future. In a sense we just passed a check-point to see where we’re… Read More

“What’s your greatest source of strength when you’re feeling low?” “It’s hard to say because when I’m trying to do something I don’t find myself getting low. If something bad were to happen I know something positive is going to happen because I’m making it happen, or I have the opportunity to make it happen, or I have the… Read More

“What’s one of your dreams?” “One of my dreams is to inspire and enable people to reconnect with nature. Pretty much the root of every issue in society is disconnection from the natural world.” “Have you always felt that way or was there something specific that inspired you to have that awareness?” “I think I’ve always been programmed… Read More

“I’m ready to embrace Heaven on Earth now. We live in a society that’s so externally driven. We sometimes cover up the need to be fulfilled and experience joy with the newest technology, the next car, or clothes. We have to get back to being happy and content. The only way to do that is to be at peace with one’s self. I… Read More

“What brings you joy?” “How I feel when I get to love others. When you open yourself completely, just like this, and you’re just there in that moment with them and for them, and you tell them you love them, and you mean it, and they don’t know what to do with it so they just take a moment to feel… Read More

“I’m from Nigeria. I came to Hive because I needed a break to retrospect and find out if where I am is really where I want to be and if not where it is that I really want to be.” “Where do you want to be?” “Well, I’m at a stage in my life where… Read More

“What are your greatest strengths?” “I think my greatest strengths are my willingness to face and learn and understand all the deepest, darkest parts of myself. The deeper I go within, the deeper I can go without. The more I learn about myself, the more I overcome within myself, the more I can understand and help others.” “So what do… Read More

ABOUT THE FILM: On the surface, Dijon Bowden is a talented street photographer who has told thousands of people’s stories. But anyone who has stood in front of his lens or who has gazed deeply into one of his photographs can tell you that there’s something bigger going on. IGNITION: Souls Of San Francisco is the story of a movement that’s caught fire in San Francisco and has started… Read More

“Who’s been the greatest source of inspiration in your life?” “Buckminster Fuller. And my mother. I had a mother from another planet.” “What planet was she from?” “She was from a beautiful planet from the dimensions of love and light. She is this extraordinary human being that has really taught me some of the most powerful basics that… Read More

“Who’s been the biggest source of inspiration in your life and what have you learned from them?” “My father has been the biggest source of inspiration. He has always supported every decision that I take, good and bad, and that really showed me a kind of leadership that is a companionship leadership. He’s a very renowned and successful professional in his… Read More

“8 years ago doctors told me I had 7 brain tumors, so I diligently followed Western treatment plans and I did all I could on my own to add the most amount of value to the LIFE I had. After 5 years of intense trial and error with synthetic drugs; they found no more options and gave me a one year prognosis, so… Read More

“I’m from Vietnam. I run an education business focused on emotional intelligence. We help young entrepreneurs and students. The people I serve need leadership, so I need to improve myself first. I came to Hive to connect with people and learn leadership skills so I can build a better organization.” “What’s your favorite way to have fun?”… Read More

“I started a non-profit called Ever Forward during my first year as a teacher. I wasn’t planning on starting a non-profit. It’s a mentoring and youth development program for young men, grades 6-12. We help young men develop in their social and emotional work that they usually don’t get a chance to deal with. Most young men, especially… Read More

“After being a nanny for 20 years my brother asked me if I’d want to take care of my two nieces so I said yeah and moved across the country to help out. My nieces and I had a blast dancing, playing make believe,  and using our imagination, but unfortunately, his wife and I didn’t really seem… Read More

“I’m born and raised in San Francisco. I had been coming downtown trying to sell cupcakes with my wife with our cupcake business and was having a hard time, so my friend asked me if I wanted to come to Downtown Streets to get some help getting a job. So I did and the second week I was… Read More

“I’m born and raised in Hayward. Pretty much never left.” “How’d you get connected with Downtown Streets?” “A buddy came over to my house one day and was talking about DST getting homeless people housing for working, and I wasn’t on the streets, but my 4 walls was the garage. I just wanted… Read More

  “I’m from northern California. Born in Redwood City. Moved a lot, but all in northern California.” “What’s one of your favorite things about yourself?” “Being a mom. I have 3 children. Twin 18’s and a 17. All girls. 2 in college, one a senior in high school.” “How did you come… Read More

“We’ve known each other 10 years and we’ve been together a little over 2 years.” “Do you remember the first moment you knew you loved her?” “I had this moment all of the sudden when I realized I was free in my life for a relationship and she came to my mind right away. Read More

“In my mid 30’s I was feeling existential angst. I had 2 young kids, was happily married with the great career…but in the end, there was something missing. I had achieved everything I wanted to but something didn’t seem right. I started searching for truth every place I could. I had been exploring all these paths and the… Read More

“I’m from everywhere. My mom’s heritage is pretty strictly European. She’s Swedish, and Finnish, and German. We’re pretty sure there’s some other things thrown in there. Both of her parents were adopted. On my dad’s side, his dad is English and Scottish. His mom is Spanish, and Portuguese. I was born in San Francisco. I was a tiny human in Marin. Read More

“What are your gifts?” “I love relating. I’m a good listener. I’m empathic and my hard expands even when it’s hard. I contract a little bit but then am able to expand from all the lessons. I’m a love bug.” “What else is present in your life now?” “I’m learning to practice better communication with everyone in my life. Read More

“I am beyond grateful for this beautiful man and my sweet child. They are my biggest teachers and the greatest gifts of my life. From the moment Craig and I met, there was an instant soul connection and a sense that we had known each other before, a deep heart and soul resonance that felt like home. Since then, we’ve shared countless sunrises… Read More

“What’s one of your greatest strengths?” “I’m always working on that so I don’t know if I’d say anything…maybe communication and the art of storytelling.” “What’s one of your greatest challenges?” “Learning to fit in. That can be with society, or understanding what I’m good at. Learning how to walk my path.” “Who do you love most in the world?”… Read More