Celebrating women’s history month with a beautiful feature on a beautiful soul. We would like to introduce you all to three time Olympian, 2020 Olympic silver medalist, queer rights activist, mental health advocate, and all around history maker and boundary breaker, introducing the amazing @givemelshot_

Their fearlessness cannot only be displayed in their fun spirited celebrations on the field, but also translates over to their music, and how they choose to express themself through that medium as well. They see their song “Amber” (unreleased) as an expression of passion, beauty, and duality. It also showcases the many sides of athletes that we might not be shown “off the court” or field in their case outside of their high level achievements. This helps me pose to you, the audience the question, “What does your heart and soul want to express that your body does not?”

“Your craft is your own…” Raven says, “Cast a wide net, and demand your royalties instead of just flattery.”

Throughout our conversation, one principle rings loudly. Raven has a firm belief that the accolades they acquire, are for ALL PEOPLE. Despite their being met with crude disagreements of how they present themself in the world and their behavior they remind me that they are a great example of what freedom looks like, and their mere existence is an homage to their ancestor’s power. “I am living out their wildest dreams.” Raven states.