Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jen Benitez. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Jen, thanks for joining us today. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?
I’ve worked on so many, but hands down, creating & building PINAYSPHERE Youth Arts Organization for Filipina’s all over the world.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
Hi Everyone! I’m Jen. I am a creative entrepreneur, founder of PINAYSPHERE Youth Arts Nonprofit, and founder of UMAKYAT Sacred Art & Wellness. My medicine is making sure my children understand their worth before someone else tells them, serving my community through art & sacred practices, and embodying my ancestors’ stories through everything I do.
Any resources you can share with us that might be helpful to other creatives?
Mentorship / Creative Workshops: PINAYSPHERE.org
Creative / Start Up Mentorship: Laura Fama @ HERWHY.com
Creative Grants / Artist Building Workshops: Culturalpower.org / CCIarts.org
Small Business Grants for Women: HelloAlice.com / FreelancingFemales.com
Women in Small Business: thewenetwork.org
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
To make sure I get to show up as I am is most priceless to me.
Contact Info:
- Website: pinaysphere.org | umakyat.space
- Instagram: @pinaysphere | @xjenbenitezx
Image Credits
Sharra Lou Arriola Studio XLR
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