Cozy with Calinnah

<p>This episode explores how something small can turn into something meaningful.</p><p>In this conversation, Calinnah sits down with FERG.JP, founder of White Durag, to talk about culture-building, identity...

<p>It’s still the beginning of January — and not everything needs to be fixed right away.</p><p>In this solo episode, Calinnah reflects on self-sabotage, perfectionism, and the pressure we put on ourselves to have a...

<p>One year ago, I set a simple goal: post one video a week for an entire year.</p><p>In this episode, I reflect on what it really took to stay consistent — the late-night edits, editing on lunch breaks, getting sick...

<p>Christmas looks different for me these days.</p><p>My family is still loving and close — they just live in another country — and over time, the holidays have taken on a quieter, more reflective meaning. In this solo...

<p>In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, I sit down with Kimberly, aka Dandy Eats, to talk about food, healing, nostalgia, and how her journey as a food blogger evolved alongside social media itself.</p><p>Dandy opens...

<p>Gigi Torres spent years navigating an industry with impossible standards — from body image expectations to pressure to fit a specific mold. Instead of shrinking herself, she chose to build her own lane.</p><p>In this...

<p>In this episode, multidisciplinary artist Kiyomi Fukui Nannery opens up about her printmaking process, the natural pigments she creates from plants, and how growing up in Japan shaped her relationship with identity...

<p>This special episode was filmed at the Butterfly Effect event — a gathering focused on how tiny actions can create massive transformation. I interviewed 7 attendees and artists, each with their own intention for...

<p>Dr. Arnel Calvario Ripkens has been a cornerstone of the dance community for over 30 years. From founding Kaba Modern to leading Culture Shock, managing iconic crews, and bridging artistry with occupational therapy...

<p>In this episode, Calinnah sits down with professional skateboarder @kwamiadzitso — a Ghanaian American creative using his platform to represent his roots, inspire the next generation, and give back through...

<p>In this episode, I sit with Dr. Deen Anbar to talk about what it means to show up — both in music and in life. We get into the art of being a supportive bandmate, knowing when to lead vs. when to step back, and how...

<p>She made 90s nostalgia cool again 💿</p><p> From viral skits to music lessons with her son, Maria Bone built a career out of pure personality — blending humor, motherhood, and culture into something completely her...

<p>What does it really take to look like an artist? 👀</p><p>In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, I sit down with my stylist and creative collaborator Suzi Romero (@susyjromero) — the woman behind almost every look...

<p>How do you make a film under $1,000 and get it screened at AMC? 🎥</p><p>In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, I sit down with Kyle Waters Geller (aka @elprimobrand), a Long Beach filmmaker redefining what it means...

<p>What does it really mean to start over — to rebuild your life, heal from trauma, and find your creative spark again?</p><p>In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, designer and entrepreneur Liz Garibaldi opens up about...