Culturs contributors are a diverse lot with backgrounds worldwide. Take a gander.
A. Noel White
2 articles
A. Noel White works as a radio producer and WNBA reporter for 92.9 The Game in Atlanta, while also contributing to Athlon Sports on the sneaker industry.
Andrea Bazoin
30 articles
Culturs Technology Columnist Andrea Bazoin (say “Bah-Zwah”) is a CCK higher education professional turned entrepreneur, business consultant, wellness advocate, and writer. Her family ties stretch across the United States and beyond, including Chile, Argentina, Australia, and France. Andrea currently lives in Fort Collins, CO with her French husband and their culturally-fluid son. Learn more at www.andreabazoin.com.
abrown
8 articles
Angelica Brown is a 21 year old multiracial woman born in Kansas City, MO and raised in Colorado. She majored in interdisciplinary liberal arts with a minor in business in order to pursue a career in fashion journalism and design. With an African American father and a white mother, she has cultivated an air of experience from both cultures individually and as a collective. In addition, her time at Colorado State University surrounded her with multiple cultures and courses involved in cultural, media, and sociological studies. Culturs provides an opportunity to expand and display knowledge of a multitude of differing cultures. Demonstrating an open minded and equal outlook on what all makes these cultures unique and significant in society. Having this publication and exposure has allowed for Angelica to take differing cultures and analyze their fashion and ways of dress to bring insight to how these cultures can learn to respect each other and adapt these ways of dress respectively. Along with seeing what each culture represents and showcases within fashion. The variation from all these areas of diversity, ultimately dictates society and what is deemed acceptable. Opening up the insight and acceptance for all cultures in terms of fashion and dress.
Adam Abbasi-Sacca
2 articles
Adam Abbasi-Sacca is a proud Italian-Iranian Australian writer and commentator whose work can be found in a range of publications. Contact him on Instagram, Twitter or his website at adamabbasisacca.wordpress.com.
AissataWatt
9 articles
Aissata Watt is the daughter of two Senegalese immigrants, she is the first member of her extended family to be born in the United States. Watt has visited many different countries and has always been immersed in different cultures because of her upbringing and family ties. Watt is passionate about the stories that are told when they are viewed through the lens of race, ethnicity, and culture. She was originally interested in CULTURS magazine because of how it provided a platform and voice for those who are often forgotten and ignored which is something she has always wanted to do. Watt hopes to produce content that inspires and educates readers to view the world from a different lens and be open to new ideas, surroundings, and people.
AJohnson
0 article
Hello! If I am not here working, you can find me reading a book on the patio or playing with my tiny Yorkie! I have background in mental health and substance abuse and am currently working in the beauty industry, managing a facial bar Downtown Denver. I am a huge advocate for taking care of yourself so do a bit of self care each day!!
ANorton
3 articles
Aurora Norton is a 19-year-old Colorado State University undergrad looking to understand more about the world through different cultural lenses. When writing for Culturs, she strives to be educated, informed, and thoughtful. Aspects of Third-Culture Kids and other groups of unique cultures are important to her to maintain an open mind and expand on her passion for traveling and photography. She strives to one day use the background information she has, as well as her newfound perspective to be successful in future careers; and most importantly to be the best most authentic version of herself possible.
ARoberson
11 articles
Andy Roberson is a digital content creator and multimedia innovator who moved from his native Texas to Colorado early in his developmental years. Andy's goal is to write and create engaging content that helps demonstrate his cultural fluidity. He loves experiencing new moments in sports and presenting them through his own lens of creativity.
Allie
13 articles
Allie Ruckman is a writer, content-creator, artist, marketer and a creative in every sense of the word. She is from Boulder, Colorado, and draws inspiration for her work from the casual, outdoor environment that is unique to the western United States. She is passionate about liberal politics, environmental, social and racial justice, and loves to write in the pursuit of a better, more equal world. While she is less experienced in global travel or multiculturalism, Ruckman seeks to value, respect and represent all peoples, places and cultures.
ASanders
0 article
Allie Sanders is a mother, a partner, a friend, and a creator. She lived in four states and visited ten countries before she turned 18, earning her the classifications of Domestic Third Culture Kid and Cross-Cultural Kid. Sanders' career path has led her to hold the titles of Journalist in West Virginia, Pastry Chef in Alaska, Preschool Teacher in Texas, and School Health Care Provider in Colorado. She earned her Associates Degree in Elementary Education in Houston, Texas and is currently pursing her Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts with a Minor in Media Studies at Colorado State University. Sanders’ wide range of experiences and adventures has given her the unique ability to relate to people in all walks of life, from students to educators, children to parents, and everyone in between. Sanders is a life-long learner, a traveler, and a Cross Cultural Adult who's passionate about sharing her experiences in writing, art, and conversation.
Alexa Vujaklija
8 articles
Alexa Vujaklija is a 25-year-old Third Culture Kid and freelance writer. She was born in America to American parents, but her father was in the military and eventually became a diplomat so they moved often. She lived in Germany, The Republic of Georgia, Russia and Bulgaria. She also spent every summer of childhood in France. At 18 she moved to Rome, Italy to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. There she met her Serbian husband and they now live in Belgrade, Serbia. Vujaklija is passionate about writing and sharing with the world what it means to have grown up around the globe and what it means to be a TCK.
Antoinette Berrafato
40 articles
Antoinette Berrafato, MBA — an American Adult Cross-Cultural Kid (ACCK) and Third Culture Adult (TCA) with family ancestry in Nigeria, Ireland, Spain, and the Indigenous Arawak of Jamaica. Berrafato is a U.S. Army veteran and former Air Assault medic with 11 years of service. She hosts the New Normal Big Life Podcast, named a Top 10 Health & Fitness Podcast by PodMatch, and is the Executive Editor, Health at Culturs Magazine. Off the mic, Antoinette enjoys life in the Midwestern Northwoods with her family, tending their river homestead, and pursuing adventure sports.
Aubrey Ward Jr.
1 article
Aubrey Ward Jr. has always been driven by creativity, whether through art, sports or technology. After discovering a passion for football at age 6, Ward grew to develop a strong foundation in digital media and athletics, combining storytelling, video production, digital editing, on-air work and social media strategy to connect audiences with the world of sports. Through his work covering games, producing podcasts and highlighting behind-the-scenes stories, Ward has built a reputation for creating engaging content while collaborating with athletes, coaches and media professionals.
AWeaver
5 articles
Abigail Weaver is a Colorado native with a strong passion to hold the microphone for those that need it. Weaver enjoys exploring her own ethnic background and wishes to help others do the same. She has a passion for discussions on mental health, gender inequalities, celebrating the arts, and is committed to investigation that holds those in power responsible for their words and actions. Writing for Culturs allows her to continue with that focus by finding the topics the masses may not notice and shining a spotlight on the people involved, whether as a celebration or a call to action. Weaver believes there's a uniqueness and authenticity to every person that deserves to be honored.
BHolsombach
5 articles
Baylee Holsombach is an aspiring journalist who grew up in Texas. She strives to understand and diversify her writing through her multiculturalism classes and organizations. Holsombach is passionate about the cultivation of cultural fluidity in her workplace and personal life. Culturs serves as a creative outlet to grow in her knowledge of diversity and to spread awareness.
bbunson
8 articles
Hello multicultural friends, it's Briyana here! It is her pleasure to be apart of such an excepting community such as Culturs. Culturs is a space that brings light to those who are not accurately represented in the media or maybe not even represented at all, which is what makes it so powerful and a blessing to be a part of. Briyana's content here will compliment just that, representation of those who want to be seen or topics that need to be discussed that are commonly dismissed. There are so many different cultures and types of people who are shoved into categories by society due to the way they look or the way they act without the opportunity to just be authentically themselves and that is something Briyana is passionate about dismantling. So, strap yourself up and get ready for this rollercoaster of normalizing diversity.
bfarley
8 articles
Brook Farley majored in Journalism and Ethnic Studies white at University. She enjoys studying and emerging herself in different cultures. Her content is relevant to readers because she acknowledges the differences between cultures but also the connections they share.
Bhaskins
1 article
Brooke Haskins, Journalism and Media Communications university undergrad, is an adventurous aspiring global traveler, who loves to be on the move, having traveled to many places across the Americas. She has a passion for writing, documenting her travels, and loves that it gives her the ability to connect with people.
BIsaacs
12 articles
Brooke Isaacs is a self-proclaimed pop culture nerd that can talk books, movies, TV shows, and music for hours on end. Whether she’s watching science-fiction shows and movie musicals or reading books about sociological theory, Isaacs is a binge-watching extraordinaire and an avid consumer of content. With a background in journalism and sociology, Isaacs hopes to use the power of storytelling to empower others to share their experiences and find community online. She strives to always write through a social justice-oriented lens in her work and acknowledges the privilege that allows her to do so. Isaacs hopes to use the little platform that she has to make space for others whose voices are not often heard in mainstream media.
Bailey Niccoli
3 articles
Bailey Niccoli is fiercely passionate about hockey, fashion, good books and pets of the cat variety. Her most intense desire is to travel across the globe exploring libraries and drinking as much coffee as humanly possible.
Brett Campione
1 article
Brett Campione is a BIPOC educator and researcher of Multilingualism in Literature and Social Sciences. His cultural heritages include Mexican, U.S. and Sicilian.
Cameron Maynard
1 article
Cameron Maynard is the sports and news reporter for the Coal Valley News in Madison, W.V., U.S.A. as well as a student in the online Master of Arts in Sports Journalism program at St. Bonaventure University. He loves watching and writing about sports, and some of his other hobbies include listening to music, traveling, playing video games and spending time with family and friends.
Castaneda
5 articles
Isa Castaneda is an Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Major at University. Reading CULTURS magazine, she found herself at home. Now a Third Culture Adult, Isa is passionate about bringing many cultures together through social media platforms. With her roots in Mexico, she is currently located in South Korea with hopes of helping other 1st Generation students achieve their goals of studying abroad.
CGonzales
3 articles
Gonzales has a great passion for writing, music and content development. In a world bombarded by negative information, she wishes to produce positive pieces that add uplifting experiences to her audience. Overall, she believes in the importance of community, sustainability, connection and kindness and tries to integrate her values into her work as much as possible.
charrison
4 articles
Cecelia Harrison is an intercultural woman raised in northern Wisconsin by two military B.R.A.T.s/navy veterans. Her cross-cultural upbringing is what initially developed her interest in publications like Culturs, which embodies the idea of expanding its reader’s worldview. Harrison is an aspiring cultural anthropologist who has a passion to spread the concept of cultural relativism; broadcasting traits of openness, curiosity and understanding when learning or experiencing differing cultures. She intends to share her research and knowledge about cultural elements like religion, beliefs, customs, practices, social norms and ethics, and how they interpret/relate globally to each other.
CCanales
3 articles
Chelley Canales, Domestic TCK, is an entrepreneur based in Denver, Colorado. She is the Founder and Spiritual Spark Plug of lighthouse/haven, a hub created to provide wellness resources for the soul’s human experience. She is a speaker, podcast/on-camera host, blogger, coach, author and performing artist with a firecracker spirit in a form that can hardly contain it. www.chelleycanales.com TEDx Talk: What is the World Missing Out on While You Wait for Permission?
Chris van Laak
2 articles
Chris Van Laak is a writer, editor and photographer based in Taipei, Taiwan who covers cultural topics for the website Taiwan Scene. A German citizen, Van Laak has been living in Asia (India and Taiwan) for about a decade.
Claudia Koerbler
6 articles
Claudia Körbler is an international development specialist. She hosts a YouTube Channel and Facebook Page called "Global Storytelling for Global Development." Its goal is to use storytelling as a tool to create and foster social impact globally. The TEDx speaker and Forbes expert contributor talks about measures to eradicate extreme poverty and how to drive social impact forward. She is an Austrian-born global citizen who speaks five languages including German, English and Spanish.
Crystal McDonald Lewis
8 articles
As a correspondent in CULTURS London office, Crystal McDonald-Lewis is Culturs’ Trinidad born London-dweller who hails from a multicultural family. McDonald-Lewis migrated to London in 2004 after marrying a British citizen, and after 10yrs of marriage, she currently is divorced and on a journey of self RE-discovery! Follow McDonald-Lewis as she checks out all London has to offer with new eyes, and a fresh spirit…
crhea
13 articles
Hi, Christian here. Over the course of my life, I've progressively come to understand that cultural is not necessarily set, but rather, culture is pliable and can be virtually accessible for everyone to experience. With my cross-cultural upbringing, I believe that hidden diversity has altered my view on the world. With this hidden diversity, I've been able to grow and mature tremendously. While utilizing my empowering interpersonal skills along with my keen understanding of emotional perception and positivity. I look forward to a future with not only success but happiness in every endeavor I choose to follow.
Christina Jacobson
8 articles
Christina Jacobson is a young adult who has lived in the United States her entire life and grew up in Orange County, California for the first eighteen years of her life. She has studied Communications and Journalism and Media Communication at Colorado State University. Jacobson is interested in learning about how experiencing a combination of cultures can affect someone's life. Her content is relevant to readers because it showcases the understanding of someone who has seen a lot of different cultures but has never actually gone through the struggles that a Third-Culture Kid has. Jacobson is passionate about inclusivity because she cares about other people feeling included despite their differences. In addition, she sees the value in diversity and having a group of people who may not all be alike but still hold strong relationships with one another. Jacobson acknowledges the importance and beauty of people with different life experiences coming together and flourishing due to their unique backgrounds.
croalson
8 articles
In CULTURS magazine, journalism teams up with two concepts it is separated from all too often- accessibility and inclusivity. The everlasting need to bring these notions together fuels Claire Roalson’s ambition to create media for diverse audiences, coming from all walks of life. Born and raised in Colorado, her formative years were spent hiking, skiing and wallowing in Colorado’s ‘300 days of sunshine’. It was inevitable that a deep-seated enthusiasm for the natural world would be born. To Roalson, learning to lead a sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyle should be information inclusive to all, but it is not being produced explicitly. Learning about the natural environment can be achieved with ease when the information is created in light of the unique perspectives that will be indulging in it. Roalson believes that uniting different perspectives is the best means for growth, and is eager to learn, share, and be a part of the stories of those who have not had the chance to share them.
CSawtelle
11 articles
Caroline Sawtelle is a woman native to Colorado with a passion for breaking down harmful beauty standards that exist through the understanding of concepts of beauty across a multitude of cultures. Sawtelle strives to break down these norms while spreading body positivity through content creation and promotion of nuanced ideas surrounding beauty. The deep understanding of a myriad of cultures within CULTURS magazine makes it an ideal environment and platform for the concepts presented in Sawtelle's writing. Sawtelle believes that the standards of beauty are ever changing and vary from one culture to another but they are consistently being exclusive to one look, which is what needs to change in order to create a more representative ideal of beauty.
cstine1234
7 articles
Casey Stine grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania and recently moved to Colorado last year. He has a degree in psychology and working towards a natural resource degree. He is looking to expand his view on different cultures so including everyone becomes the norm for everyone. He is passionate about this content because having everyone included and feeling welcome is a must in the world.
Culturs Press Appearances
4 articles
Media appearances regarding the Culturs global multicultural lifestyle network.
Carri Wilbanks
2 articles
CULTURS travel specialist, Carri Wilbanks is a freelance TV host, producer and writer for USA Today, Gannett Newspapers, AOL Travel, Trip Television, Boston.com, Huffington Post, Xfinity Comcast and AAA Encompass. Check out her online multimedia magazine at www.catchcarri.com
DAnderson
3 articles
Dustin Anderson is a journalism and writing enthusiast. He has taken many classes that cover all kinds of different cultural, racial, social, and many more issues. As a Colorado native, coming from a smaller town he is constantly looking to grow his knowledge and understand the world and society better day by day. With many different hobbies that range from sports to music/media, there are many different areas Dustin is able to connect with. As a writer on CULTURS he is able to share his thought to a wide audience. Allowing him to not only express his own opinions to strangers, but connect and listen to other writers thoughts and stories as well.
danielhobbs
8 articles
Daniel Hobbs is a blogger, photographer and travel enthusiast who writes about authentic travel, cultural immersion, and tips to making travelling more fun. He is from Wellington, New Zealand and draws inspiration for his work through exploring the outdoors and the world. He is passionate about landscape photography, digital marketing, and aspires to improve his storytelling and writing through real world experiences. Despite having traveled a lot he is still learning with every trip and gaining new knowledge across vastly different cultures. He is using this growth to improve his writing accuracy and ensure he writes about people from around the world in a respectful manner.
Della Cassia
1 article
Della Cassia is a writer, educator, and journalist who immigrated to Michigan from Lebanon at 16 to pursue her American Dream. After two decades as a journalist and communications professional, she decided to pursue a career as a teacher and freelance writer. Her work has appeared in various publications, including Literary Mama, Grown and Flown, Her View From Home, The Observer and Eccentric Newspaper, Arabica, and others. Her writing focuses on her experience growing up during a war and navigating life and motherhood from a multicultural perspective. Check out her website at www.dellacassia.com.
deller99
1 article
N. Deller's experience spans over 20 years in marketing and advertising. She began at J. Walter Thompson working on the Kraft Foods Equity business. From there she went on to work on more integrated brand equity campaigns for Philip Morris, Bayer. P&G, HP and ABSOLUT. Multicultural marketing efforts have been a heavy focus for Deller as marketers have struggled with the demographic shifts occurring in our society with non-white minorities and how to best engage them into action. Deller’s aim is to crystallize the nuance of personalized messaging for minoritized groups so that marketers can capture the power of why people stop to pay attention, act on a whim and inspire others to follow their lead when they are spoken to in a manner that acknowledges their value, buying power and influence.
Deneen L. Garrett
6 articles
Deneen L. Garrett is an art curator and advocate for black art. She is also the founder of Deneen L. Garrett LLC. She empowers Women of Color through consulting, podcasting and coaching. Garrett is the creator and host of "Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation," a podcast amplifying stories of resilience and empowerment, inspiring listeners to live a “Dream Lifestyle NOW.”
Destinations with Doni
108 articles
Welcome to the DESTINATIONS PODCAST: Where we Explore your Cultural Passions so you can embrace your cultural identity as we bring you tools to Live in Full Color. Destinations with Doni Segments include: Destination home—or CultursCASA Destination cuisine-Including CultursCELEBRATIONS! Destination community—Cultures. Connection with others, and Negra Como Soy (I am Afro-Latina) segments Destination relationships—Including self-care Destination passion — Business
Doris Fullgrabe
10 articles
Doris Fullgrabe is a German-born multi-national expat. She's a serial solo-preneur running a freelance lettering and design studio, teaching calligraphy on Skillshare and in local workshops. She hopes to educate, inspire, and bring together lettering and calligraphy enthusiasts with her blog, www.justpickupapen.com. She has over 10 years experience in leadership development, culture, and personality type coaching for expats and international teams, and currently lives in Brooklyn with her Spanish husband.
Deidre Hardin
0 article
Deidre Hardin is a T.C.K. As an Air Force dependent living in Europe, she was afforded a rich visual education in the arts. It lead her to major in Art, teaching art for fifteen years and now as a freelance visual artist creating sculpture and jewelry designs. Hardin's pieces begin with a copper wirework base structure which has a natural healing property and a warm tone that she forges into intricate scrolled designs. She then weaves a "gumbo mix" of beads and natural elements in selected colors, shapes, and textures to form wearable work of art. Art continues to be a major source of healing for Hardin through many health issues. "It reminds me to seek out positive possibilities, because beauty can come from chaos in one afternoon. As a teacher, I provide examples. As a mother I am an example; but now as a survivor of Lupus and a heart transplant; I Live By Example."
Elleyne Aldine
40 articles
Elleyne Aldine is recognized by FOLIO as a TOP Women in Media Honoree. A globally mobile Afro-Latina and first-generation North American who, by age 19, lived in & identified with seven cultures on five continents, she Is passionate about creating community for cross-cultural populations. Culturs reaches more than 100K daily in email, mobile, digital and print editions that featured internationally in major grocers, major booksellers and university and independent bookstores. Aldine developed university curricula for global culture identity and founded Culturs global multicultural lifestyle network — a team of seasoned professionals in 17 countries, using media, products and experiences to activate 21st Century Cultural diversity — because everyone should feel like they matter. She presents around the globe as a Keynote, at conferences, universities & in media as a lifestyle expert focused on media, marketing and multiculturalism, specifically cross-cultural identity and hidden diversity.
Donald Hobson
1 article
Donald Hobson is a versatile content writer with a passion for crafting engaging blogs across various niches. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, he brings fresh perspectives and valuable insights to every piece. When not writing, Donald enjoys exploring new topics and staying updated on industry trends.
drodriguez
0 article
As a CCK, Diana Rodriguez has been traveling back and forth from the United States to Mexico since she was just a few months old. Her love for traveling as well as meeting new people grew ever since then. Experiencing life in two different countries has made her see the world in a different way. With this space Rodriguez is able to share stories of the people she has met. Through her writing, she hopes readers will understand and appreciate other cultures.
Diana Vega
1 article
Born and raised in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. I studied architecture in Merida at the Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan. I created my own startup BioFractal with some friends. I studied my MBA at Colorado State University and worked at the marketing department of the Lory Student Center. I have a passion for design and I am a self-thought artist. My dream is to become a professional illustrator. Besides drawing, I love traveling and my next destination I want it to be Japan.
edalire
0 article
Hi I am Ed! Raised and born in the Philippines. I love performing and listening to broadway songs which leads to one of my bucket list and that is to see a live show in Broadway. I play Volleyball in my spare time. Nicholas Sparks and Ransom Riggs are my hero.
EGreen
7 articles
Ellie Green is the only child of a Chinese immigrant (mother) and a parent of English and Russian descent (father). As a result, she has been immersed in several cultures and languages throughout her upbringing. Green moved to Colorado to pursue business administration and journalism at Colorado State University. It’s a fresh start from where she grew up in Kansas City, which reminds her so much of her parents. About a year and a half ago, Green’s mother disappeared and her whereabouts are part of an ongoing investigation. Her dad has not only been absent in the search, but went so far as to tell Green her mother died. Her journey to find the truth and fight for her mom without her dad has inspired many, as depicted by Dr. Phil and Dateline NBC productions. Green’s unfortunate circumstances and journey through grief to better mental health has far from discouraged her. She is passionate about helping others share their voice when they otherwise might not be heard, whether due to unfortunate circumstances, race, or ethnicity. Green was interested in Culturs because of the opportunity to share stories from many different backgrounds and experiences. She hopes to continue to inspire and talk about issues that may be unconvention