Jacen Bowman: Leading with Love and Pride

Jacen Bowman knows what it means to fight for love—beginning with himself. The lessons he has learned about self-love are the foundation for how he loves others today.
This activist, leader, and advocate channels his awareness into his work on behalf of intentionally marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQIA+ individuals, to ensure their visibility, amplify their voices, and validate their experiences.

From Pain to Prosperity: How to Overcome Money Trauma

As with all traumas, money trauma runs deep, and we are often unaware that we
have it. We might say that we have money problems, but not money trauma, which forms when we take on the beliefs that others have about money. We might have heard from others that money is evil or that you must work hard for money, and that becomes our belief (often, a belief that goes unchecked).

Bunmi Samuel Rewrites Resilience 

Bunmi Samuel wants you to know that he is doing just fine. Ten years after a 15,000 ft skydiving fall, he is certain that this moment is his: “I am who I say I am. What I said I was going to do, I’ve done. Something tragic didn’t destroy me. I’m better than I’ve ever been.”

Love Now Live: A Night of Healing

This night not only highlighted the magazine’s theme of ‘Healing’ but also served as a reminder of the weight of nurturing our mental and emotional wellness. As Ayana and Ayinké harmonized to the digital scene of a strikingly orange moon, we reflected and reckoned with the challenges and triumphs of this past year.

Embrace Healing at Love Now Live!

Every artist gracing the Fringe stage is featured in Love Now Magazine’s Winter 2024 issue, with the theme: HEALING. Every story in the issue is an account of transformation and wellness from some of the city’s most inspiring figures: Taj Murdock, Victoria Best, and Vashti Dubois, to name a few. You’ll receive a complimentary copy with your ticket so that you can take the inspiration home with you.