In this episode, I sit down with Alexander AD: artist, designer, photographer, chef, and filmmaker whose work in Altadena has quietly shaped how the community remembers and reimagines life after the fires.

We explore:

Alexander’s journey from corporate VP to full-time creative
How growing up with strict expectations led him back to art
The role of resilience, curiosity, and intention in his work
His deep connection to Altadena and the Eaton fire recovery
The story behind his proposed mural installation “You Are Here”
Why, for Alexander, the answer to “When is the meaning of life?” is simpler (and more radical) than you might think

Listen if: you’re an artist (or aspiring one) who’s craving permission to claim your creativity, or you want to hear how one person is helping a fire-impacted community rise from the ashes through art.

Connect with Alexander:

Website: www.alexander.co

Connect with Clarissa:

Self-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboard
May 11th FREE Activate Your Creative Voice Masterclass: Email ACTIVATE to clarissa@clarissastudio.com and I’ll get you registered!
SAVE THE DATE: June 6th ALTA Arts Fair at The Fraternal Order of Eagles #719, 455 E Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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When Is the Meaning of Life: Interview with Alexander AD