The ROQ Initiative Podcast
#13 - Lawrence Cortes
#12 - lvlalachi
#11 - Cali Macchia
#10 - Pia Ria
#9 - Jushin
#8 - Rashad Wright
#7 - Dakota Jane
#6 - Adam Exha
#5 - Denny Balmaceda
#4 - Nabil M aka Nvbilll
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by Diego Roque
Lawrence is a producer/director that's been working with visual media since he was a young lad. Law shares "Working in digital and analog mediums just trying to make things look as cool as possible. Trying to impress myself with my own work before trying to impress anyone else."
lvlalachi is a talented layered R&B singer/rapper based in Jersey. His first EP 'Empathy' came out this year along with his first visual. here we sat down to talk a bit about his beginnings, what he's learned about marketing and promoting himself, and more.
Cali Macchia is a cinematographer, professor at NJCU, teacher at Perth Amboy HS, & played a crucial role in teaching me the many things I know now as a director/dp/editor. Her experience in working with film & video on features, shorts, and music videos provides her with a depth of knowledge that she loves to share and discuss with her students.
Pia Ria aka Victoria is an amazing stylist based in Jersey City who has worked with brands like Vogue, Oscar de la Renta, Monse, Playboy & more. Her incredible sense of detail, combining colors, different materials, and accessories gives depth to the shoots she's apart of.
Jushin is a film + digital photographer and creative based in Jersey City with an experimental flare who enjoys working with different formats in the medium.
Rashad Wright is the author of 'Romeo's Whiskey', writer, first & former Poet Laureate of Jersey City, a SLAM Poet champ, and a great close friend. His talent for writing and performing his pieces always captivates and impresses.
Dakota Jane is a creative director who currently works in the medium of photography. Starting out in modeling, she found a stronger calling behind the scenes towards the management & execution an idea/vision, whether it's of a clients or her own. She's also hilarious.
Adam Exha is a musician, photographer, cinematographer, editor, and event coordinator. A reoccurring live event 'Free Drugs' that he throws with a team brings together different elements of live performances such as musicians and stand-up comedians.
Denny Balmaceda is an influencer and menswear blogger. He runs a vintage shop 'Double Team Vintage' and along with fashion, Denny is into the world of storytelling, acting, filmmaking, and photography.
Nabil is a creative working in graphic design, photography, and fashion with the additional talent of being a DJ. He's produced creative/relatable and sometimes humorous lines of clothing/brands such as Some Days Off, Fake Plant Club, and most recently Pasta Loves & Co.