Where subculture, social activism, and spirituality come together.

SONIC STORYTELLER (DJ RICKI FREE)
Dancing has always been my favorite form of medicine. As much as I love moving to music myself, I also love curating the vibe that inspires others to dance. Being a vinyl DJ is about so much more than just spinning records: it's about weaving a story through music and building a sense of community on the dance floor. I specialize in genres that represent the alternative subcultures of yesteryear, from vintage country and rockabilly to soul, RnB, funk, and disco.

HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER
As a holistic health practitioner certified through the Academy of Healing Nutrition, my guiding principle in the holistic wellness space is essentially the same as my guiding principle as a DJ: to help people find a sense of embodiment in an increasingly disembodied world, aligning their outer movements with their inner rhythms and reconnecting with the most radiant, healthy version of themselves. My approach blends the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine with the best of contemporary western nutrition science.

WRITER
I love exploring both my inner world and the outer world at large through words. My writing presents itself in a variety of forms ranging from personal narrative and food writing to lyrics and experimental poetry.

During the week, you can find me managing operations at a tech non-profit, where I use my 10+ years of experience in business administration, people operations, and project management to support an organization that's envisioning and architecting a future of healthy digital public spaces. I am not merely "based" but deeply rooted in Chicago, IL. And, while I'm often dreamin' of the desert, this city is my forever muse.

Photo by Alex Connor @viciousiris