WAV - We Amplify Voices

Behind every amplified voice is someone out of sight helping it all happen ✨

Go behind the scenes with our Executive Director, Stephanie, and get a glimpse into the heart and hustle that drives We Amplify Voices every single day. From the vision to the work on the ground — this is what it looks like when passion meets purpose.

We're so grateful for her leadership and everything she pours into this community. 🙌

Some songs stay with you 🎶🌈

WAV Rewind: "The Other Side" featuring Caeleigh Featherstone and Kaleidoscope Youth Center is one of those songs. Created by an inspiring group of young people who dared to be vulnerable, honest, and brave — this track is a powerful reminder of what happens when LGBTQ+ youth voices are truly amplified.

Give it a listen (or a re-listen) and share it with someone who needs to hear it. https://open.spotify.com/album/05NpSyeuTIvtkGlYWJ4VkO?si=8dff2ddf74fa4ef4

15 years. 🎉 Where do we even begin?

What started as a songwriting program for elementary students has grown into something so much bigger than we ever imagined. From classrooms to community stages, from youth to adults, from one program to a full ecosystem of creative expression—We Amplify Voices has been evolving right alongside this community.

A huge shoutout to Ben Shinaberry for planting the seed that started it all, and Nicholas D'Andrea for transforming that original plant, into a garden. 🌱 And to every participant, songwriter, producer, artist, partner, listener and supporter who has been part of this journey—this milestone belongs to all of you.

Here's to 15 years of amplifying voices, and many more to come. 💙🎶 Watch more about our journery - https://www.weamplifyvoices.org/post/draw-my-life-15-years-of-we-amplify-voices

Meet Drea — one of our incredible externs who has been making a mark at We Amplify Voices. 🌟

From facilitating the Art and the Body workshop to diving deep into the publishing world, Drea has brought curiosity, care, and creativity to everything they've touched here.

"WAV has really highlighted the importance of collaboration in the nonprofit sphere and creative industry." — Drea

We are so grateful for the energy and insight Drea has brought to our community. Thank you, Drea! 💙🙌

From the bottom of our hearts—THANK YOU. 💙🙌

The Hilltop Spring Jamboree was everything we dreamed it would be and more, and it wouldn't have happened without every single one of you. To our incredible partners, vendors, volunteers, artists, sponsors, and the amazing Westgate Farmers Market community—you showed up and showed OUT.

Every booth, every brushstroke, every smile, every song—that was community in its purest form. We are so proud of our community 🌸🎶

Thank you for amplifying our voices right back. See you next year! 🎉