Melissa Broder of So Sad Today

January 28, 2019 in Writer

Many of us came to know Melissa Broder through her Twitter handle, so sad today. Her online musings have often gone viral, for reasons that are obvious if you follow her (the latest tweet as of this writing says “brb, regretting major life decisions”). Her sharply funny and devastatingly relatable quips ultimately paved the way to a book of essays, also called So Sad Today and recommended to us by Passersby Lauren Nostro and Angie Venezia.

Meet Natalie Guevara

January 14, 2019 in Writer, Publicist

Nat Guevara is the head of multi-platform and communications at Genius, the music media company centered on lyrics and music knowledge. Founder of The Afterglow, a forthcoming valentine to the classic New York City institutions and local haunts that are still with us. Born and raised in the tropics, but partial to cold weather. New Yorker for almost 15 years. Film lover for all her life.

Meet Lauren Caruso

January 06, 2019 in Editor, Writer

Lauren is a writer, editor, and digital consultant living in New York City's Lower East Side. She spends her days at the helm of The Zoe Report, where she manages the site's six fantastic editors, and spends her weekends finding new brunch spots, discovering new stores, and searching for white walls to use as a background for the 'gram.

Jewelry & Accessories Designer Susan Alexandra

December 06, 2018 in Jeweler

Susan Alexandra is a jewelry and accessories designer based in New York City. Growing her label through genuine relationships and connections, Susan is someone who has turned the phrase “friends of the brand” into a literal business model, favoring honest, intimate exchanges with her customer base over calculated strategy or mass appeal.

Meet Lyz Olko

November 26, 2018 in Art Director, Producer

Meet NYC Passerby Lyz Olko, art director, producer, and designer of her own clothing line. Since conquering the creative industries in New York City since moving here, she is looking to study neuropsychology and plan new goals for the future.

Meet Kavi Moltz

November 12, 2018 in Entrepreneur

The founder of the Brooklyn-based perfume company, D.S. & Durga, along with her husband David. After a career in architecture, Kavi shares her transition into starting a business and raising her two children in the city.

Meet Alison Roman

November 04, 2018 in Writer, Chef

Alison Roman is a chef and writer, whose cookbook Dining In features over 125 recipes that highlight her unique style that has earned her a signature voice at The New York Times.

Meet Sukey Novogratz

October 30, 2018 in Writer, Philanthropist

Meet Sukey Novogratz, a philanthropist and writer, who has used meditation as a way to power through life and her career. Along with her sister-in-law Elizabeth Novogratz, Sukey is the co-author of Just Sit, a guide to meditation for beginners.

Meet Shruti Naik

October 05, 2018 in Scientist

Meet NYC passerby, Shruti Naik, a scientist who works in immunology and the way bacteria, both good and bad, impacts our bodies. Thankfully, she makes it easy enough for us to understand so that we may treat our bodies with more care, along with others.

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Meet Crystal Moselle

September 26, 2018 in Filmmaker

Crystal Moselle is a filmmaker best known for her debut, Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning documentary The Wolfpack, as well as her latest feature film Skate Kitchen. With a career defined by the unconventional and powered by social interactions, chance encounters and a dynamic editorial team, her life and travels routinely ask her to challenge her own perspective. Constantly in transit between reality and fantasy, she shares the habits and experiences that have brought her to her present.

Meet Elizabeth Novogratz

September 11, 2018 in Writer, Activist

Meet NYC passerby Elizabeth Novogratz, the co-author of "Just Sit: A Meditation Guidebook for People Who Know They Should But Don't.” While meditation is one of her passions, she advocates for animal rights along with an upcoming project, Species Unite.

Meet Sarah Eaton

September 02, 2018 in Publicist

Meet NYC passerby Sarah Eaton, the Director of Media and Public Relations at the Guggenheim Museum, who has parlayed her career from the film industry to the museum world. Based on her recommendations, art and film have had an immense influence on her work and creative inspiration.

Meet Naima Abed

August 21, 2018 in Producer

A film producer whose portfolio includes the Oscar-winning “Call Me By Your Name,” Naima Abed's work week is a meticulous balance of creativity and business. A raw passion for film is an integral part of her excellence as a producer. Here, Naima comments on the value of feedback, finding community, and personalized health and beauty routines.

Meet Fatima Jones

August 12, 2018 in Publicist

Meet NYC passerby Fatima Jones, the senior director of public relations and communications at the Apollo Theater. Growing up in New York, Fatima has grown to love and understand the power of art and culture which led to her career at prestigious and popular institutions important to this city.

Meet Adette Contreras

August 08, 2018 in Entrepreneur, Graphic Designer

Meet NYC passerby, Adette Contreras, a web and graphic designer who has become an entrepreneur, founding two companies. Her interest don’t just lie in business and creativity, but including her love for languages, throwing clay, and working on ceramics. There is much to learn about business, finance, and gratitude from this entrepreneur.

Meet Folasade Adeoso

July 24, 2018 in Web Designer

Meet NYC Passerby Folasade Adeoso, a web designer, whose creativity extends to many other forms. Whether it is through her self-care rituals of traveling to Nigeria and Senegal or designing her own clothes, there are no boundaries to making art. Folasade's next project includes a fast casual dining experience at The Africa Center in Harlem this summer.

Meet Atafeh Karimi

June 19, 2018 in A&R, Programming Associate

Meet NYC Passerby, Atafeh Karimi, who works in A&R and management at her own company. She shares how to stay motivated and driven working in the music industry, while also keeping up self-care routines and creative energy.

Meet Jasmyn Story

June 12, 2018 in Activist

Meet passerby, Jasmyn Story, an activist who works in restorative justice to create mediation among communities as an alternative form of response to crime.