MUSICIAN | PRODUCER | QI GONG INSTRUCTOR | HAIR STYLIST

Where nature and spirituality intersect, Steven finds his creative spark. Through the introspective winters, and the outward energy of summer, he follows the flow of his creative practice wherever it leads him. Music has been a common thread through all seasons of his life. From finding his roots playing bass in a metal band to studying classical and contemporary piano, he’s explored the depths of expression through music. Steven draws inspiration from the simple moments of life to weave together his music and meditative practice.

CREATIVE | LYRICIST | EDUCATOR

Jesse Gardner AKA Jesse the Imaginer  (I'M Awakening Genius IN Every Rap, Room and Ritual) explores life through the art forms of Hip Hop and contemplation. He was born in a cabin in Zig Zag, Oregon, a stone’s throw from the Sandy river. Growing up in the boondocks, he was drawn to the rhythmic ways of Hip Hop from a young age. Freestyling taught him a vital life lesson early on: mistakes are a necessary part of growth. He now holds space for others to find liberation through verbal expressions of cyphering, poetry and writing bars. As an educator at McDaniel High School, he teaches Hip Hop Literature, English Language Arts and Yoga to create opportunities for students to express their voice and build community.